Item - 2019.EY7.34
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Etobicoke York Community Council on June 25, 2019 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019.
EY7.34 - Request to Redesign Traffic Island on Evans Avenue at The East Mall
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
City Council Decision
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District and the Director, Public Realm Section, Transportation Services to remove the grass from the island boulevard on Evans Avenue east of The East Mall, and to prepare and implement a new design for the island, in consultation with the local Councillor.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-135359.pdf
EY7.34 - Request to Redesign Traffic Island on Evans Avenue at The East Mall
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
Community Council Recommendations
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council request the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District and the Director, Public Realm Section, Transportation Services remove the grass from the island boulevard on Evans Avenue east of The East Mall, and prepare and implement a new design for the island, in consultation with the local Councillor.
Origin
Summary
The island boulevard in the centre of Evans Avenue east of The East Mall, is under the jurisdiction of Transportation Services for maintenance. Currently the island is planted with grass.
City staff have advised that the frequency of summer maintenance activities provides for seven visits per year. It takes roughly two weeks to attend to all locations in a service area and there is a one-week gap before undertaking the next round. This means approximately 3-4 weeks between maintenance. The result is overgrown, unsightly grass for many weeks of the year and results in numerous complaints to my office.
This motion requests the grass be removed from the island and a new design be prepared and installed as soon as possible.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-135359.pdf