Item - 2019.EY7.25
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on June 25, 2019 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019.
- See also EY4.19 (2019)
- See also EY23.36 (2017)
EY7.25 - Re-opening of the Public Walkway between Acme Crescent and 1735 Kipling Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 2 - Etobicoke Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to reopen the Acme Crescent lane, thereby restoring it to its original and intended function, and:
- repair and/or replace the surface, fence and anti-vehicle protections;
- consider adding pedestrian lighting;
- in co-operation with adjacent property owners, remove and/or prune all brush, overgrowth, weeds, shrubs; and
- establish a schedule to clean and clear litter and report the completion of maintenance activity for the balance of 2019 to the local Councillor.
2. City Council request the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards to investigate and monitor the property standards of the laneway and adjacent properties.
3. City Council request Toronto Police Services Board to request the Toronto Police Service to monitor the laneway and adjacent properties and report any concerns to the local Councillor.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-134232.pdf
EY7.25 - Re-opening of the Public Walkway between Acme Crescent and 1735 Kipling Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 2 - Etobicoke Centre
Community Council Recommendations
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to re-open the Acme Crescent lane, thereby restoring it to its original and intended function and:
- Repair and/or replace the surface, fence and anti-vehicle protections.
- Consider adding pedestrian lighting.
- In co-operation with adjacent property owners, remove and/or prune all brush, overgrowth, weeds, shrubs
.
- Establish a schedule to clean and clear litter and report the completion of maintenance activity for the balance of 2019 to the local Councillor.
2. City Council request the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards to investigate and monitor the property standards of the laneway and adjacent properties.
3. City Council request Toronto Police Services to monitor the laneway and adjacent properties and report any concerns to the local Councillor.
Origin
Summary
At its June 13, 2017 meeting, Etobicoke York Community Council adopted Item No. EY23.36, to temporarily close the pedestrian walkway between Acme Crescent and 1735 Kipling Avenue. The walkway was subsequently closed to pedestrian traffic through installation of chain link fencing.
The current Councillor is considering re-opening the walkway. Signs were posted on either side of the walkway on May 22, 2019 to solicit comments from area residents and stakeholders regarding its potential re-opening. As noted on the posted signs, comments must be provided to the Councillor by June 24, 2019.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-134232.pdf
Motions
That Etobicoke York Community Council recommend that:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to re-open the Acme Crescent lane, thereby restoring it to its original and intended function and:
- Repair and/or replace the surface, fence and anti-vehicle protections.
- Consider adding pedestrian lighting.
- In cooperation with adjacent property owners, remove and/or prune all brush, overgrowth, weeds, shrubs.
- Establish a schedule to clean and clear litter and report the completion of maintenance activity for the balance of 2019 to the local Councillor.
2. City Council request the District Manager, Municipal Licensing and Standards to investigate and monitor the property standards of the laneway and adjacent properties
3. City Council request Toronto Police Services to monitor the laneway and adjacent properties and report any concerns to the local Councillor.