Item - 2017.TE27.63
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on November 7, 8 and 9, 2017 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on October 17, 2017 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on November 7, 8 and 9, 2017.
- See also By-law 1313-2018
TE27.63 - Traffic Control Signals - Jones Avenue and Boultbee Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 30 - Toronto-Danforth
City Council Decision
City Council on November 7, 8 and 9, 2017, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Boultbee Avenue and Jones Avenue.
2. City Council authorize the removal of the existing pedestrian crossover at Boultbee Avenue and Jones Avenue, coincident with the installation of traffic control signals at that intersection.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-105055.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
(October 11, 2017) E-mail from Susan McMurray (TE.Supp.TE27.63.2)
(October 12, 2017) E-mail from Sue Yahoda (TE.Supp.TE27.63.3)
(October 12, 2017) E-mail from Alan Lyons (TE.Supp.TE27.63.4)
(October 13, 2017) E-mail from David Langille (TE.Supp.TE27.63.5)
(October 13, 2017) E-mail from Derrick Gray (TE.Supp.TE27.63.6)
(October 15, 2017) E-mail from Sonja Hood (TE.Supp.TE27.63.7)
(October 16, 2017) Letter from Gerry Brown (TE.Supp.TE27.63.8)
(October 15, 2017) E-mail from Carla Peacock (TE.Supp.TE27.63.9)
(October 16, 2017) E-mail from Emma Richardson (TE.Supp.TE27.63.10)
(October 16, 2017) E-mail from Colin Berman (TE.Supp.TE27.63.11)
(October 16, 2017) Letter from Michael Holloway, Outreach Coordinator (TE.Supp.TE27.63.12)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/te/comm/communicationfile-72902.pdf
(October 16, 2017) Petition from Richard Brooks (TE.New.TE27.63.13)
(October 16, 2017) E-mail from Colin Berman (TE.Supp.TE27.63.14)
Communications (City Council)
(November 7, 2017) Petition from Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 30, Toronto-Danforth, headed "Make the Boultbee/Jones intersection safer with a 4-way traffic light", containing the names of approximately 684 persons, filed during the Routine Matters portion of the meeting (CC.New)
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Nov-09-2017 7:46 PM
Result: Carried | Majority Required - TE27.63 - Adopt the item |
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Total members that voted Yes: 26 | Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, Christin Carmichael Greb, Josh Colle, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Jim Hart, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Joe Mihevc, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
Total members that voted No: 4 | Members that voted No are John Campbell, Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday, Denzil Minnan-Wong |
Total members that were Absent: 15 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Justin J. Di Ciano, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Michelle Holland, Giorgio Mammoliti, Mary-Margaret McMahon, James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson |
TE27.63 - Traffic Control Signals - Jones Avenue and Boultbee Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 30 - Toronto-Danforth
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Boultbee Avenue and Jones Avenue.
2. Subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above, City Council authorize the removal of the existing pedestrian crossover at Boultbee Avenue and Jones Avenue, coincident with the installation of traffic control signals at that intersection.
Origin
Summary
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Jones Avenue, City Council approval of this report is required.
Transportation Services is requesting approval to deny the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Jones Avenue and Boultbee Avenue. The technical justification for the installation of traffic control signals is not satisfied. Therefore, the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Jones Avenue and Boultbee Avenue is not recommended.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-105055.pdf
Communications
(October 11, 2017) E-mail from Susan McMurray (TE.Supp.TE27.63.2)
(October 12, 2017) E-mail from Sue Yahoda (TE.Supp.TE27.63.3)
(October 12, 2017) E-mail from Alan Lyons (TE.Supp.TE27.63.4)
(October 13, 2017) E-mail from David Langille (TE.Supp.TE27.63.5)
(October 13, 2017) E-mail from Derrick Gray (TE.Supp.TE27.63.6)
(October 15, 2017) E-mail from Sonja Hood (TE.Supp.TE27.63.7)
(October 16, 2017) Letter from Gerry Brown (TE.Supp.TE27.63.8)
(October 15, 2017) E-mail from Carla Peacock (TE.Supp.TE27.63.9)
(October 16, 2017) E-mail from Emma Richardson (TE.Supp.TE27.63.10)
(October 16, 2017) E-mail from Colin Berman (TE.Supp.TE27.63.11)
(October 16, 2017) Letter from Michael Holloway, Outreach Coordinator (TE.Supp.TE27.63.12)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/te/comm/communicationfile-72902.pdf
(October 16, 2017) Petition from Richard Brooks (TE.New.TE27.63.13)
(October 16, 2017) E-mail from Colin Berman (TE.Supp.TE27.63.14)
Speakers
Andrea Macecek
Gillian Kolla
Motions
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the installation of traffic control signals at the intersection of Boultbee Avenue and Jones Avenue.
2. Subject to approval of Recommendation 1 above, City Council authorize the removal of the existing pedestrian crossover at Boultbee Avenue and Jones Avenue, coincident with the installation of traffic control signals at that intersection.
Vote (Amend Item) Oct-17-2017
Result: Carried | Majority Required |
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Total members that voted Yes: 7 | Members that voted Yes are Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Gord Perks, Kristyn Wong-Tam (Chair) |
Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Ana Bailão, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Joe Mihevc |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Oct-17-2017
Result: Carried | Majority Required |
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Total members that voted Yes: 7 | Members that voted Yes are Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Gord Perks, Kristyn Wong-Tam (Chair) |
Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Ana Bailão, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Joe Mihevc |