Item - 2014.EY34.47
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 8, 2014 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Etobicoke York Community Council on June 17, 2014 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 8, 2014.
EY34.47 - St. Clair Gardens Business Improvement Area - Proactive Enforcement Measures
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 17 - Davenport
City Council Decision
City Council on July 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2014, adopted the following:
1. City Council request Toronto Police Service 11 and 12 Divisions to proactively inspect the following locations, and to patrol the area more often, given the level of complaints regarding drug trafficking, loud noise, and illegal activities:
- 1675, 1708, 1776, 1828 (basement unit) St. Clair Avenue West
- 360 Old Weston Road.
2. City Council request the Alcohol and Gaming Commission (AGCO) to proactively inspect the above-noted locations and take whatever action is deemed necessary.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-70663.pdf
EY34.47 - St. Clair Gardens Business Improvement Area - Proactive Enforcement Measures
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 17 - Davenport
Community Council Recommendations
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council request Toronto Police Services 11 and 12 Division to proactively inspect the following locations, and to patrol the area more often, given the level of complaints regarding drug trafficking, loud noise, and illegal activities:
- 1675, 1708, 1776, 1828 (basement unit) St. Clair Avenue West
- 360 Old Weston Road.
2. City Council request the Alcohol and Gaming Commission (AGCO) to proactively inspect the above-noted locations and take whatever action is deemed necessary.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Etobicoke York Community Council requested Municipal Licensing and Standards, and Toronto Fire Services to proactively inspect the following locations, and report to the Etobicoke York Community Council by the fall of 2014 on their findings:
- 1675, 1708, 1776, 1828 (basement unit) St. Clair Avenue West
- 360 Old Weston Road.
Origin
Summary
St. Clair Ave West, between McRoberts Avenue and Old Weston Road, is a commercial strip that is struggling to survive. This community is fortunate to have attracted businesses that serve the diverse needs of the area, including restaurants, salons, boutiques, cafes, and medical offices. In order to establish a safer and healthier neighbourhood, it is important that the uses and activities along this commercial strip live in harmony with residents in the surrounding area.
Unfortunately, the bar culture on St. Clair Avenue West is a serious concern, as it has evolved to become an ongoing issue that is deflating this area’s sense of community and safety. Drug dealing, intimidating behaviour, public drunkenness, and excessive loud noise have all compromised the local residents’ quality of life.
On behalf of local residents, the St. Clair Gardens BIA, and the Police Community Partnership Committee for 11/12 Division (PCP11/12), we are respectfully requesting that proactive measures be taken by Municipal Licensing & Standards, in partnership with Toronto Police Services of 11 and 12 Division, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission (AGCO), and Toronto Fire Services at the following problematic locations on St. Clair Ave West: 1675, 1708, 1776, 1828 (basement unit), and 360 Old Weston Road. These problem addresses are well known by Toronto Police Services, the AGCO, Toronto Fire Services and Municipal Licensing and Standards, given the lengthy history of ongoing illegal activities at these locations.
I cannot stress how important it is that we have police patrol this area at night. As you know, the bars along this strip are problematic locations that have become regular scenes of illegal activities. We need to take a proactive approach that includes regular police presence in the area to avert such activities and to establish a safer environment for the local residents.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-70663.pdf