Item - 2019.MM11.15
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 29 and 30, 2019 without amendments.
MM11.15 - Implementing Road Safety Measures at Lake Shore Boulevard East and Woodbine Avenue - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 19 - Beaches - East York
City Council Decision
City Council on October 29 and 30, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to report in the first quarter of 2020 to the Toronto and East York Community Council with recommended options for measures to improve road safety at Lake Shore Boulevard East and Woodbine Avenue such as:
a. automated speed enforcement equipment;
b. installation of speed humps or rumble strips;
c. additional signage identifying the curve in the road;
d. narrowing traffic lanes to reduce speed;
e. reducing speed limits;
f. roadway reconfiguration;
g. barriers or other measures to protect pedestrians and homes in the event of an accident; and
h. any other options to calm traffic and reduce accidents.
2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Transportation Services to conduct any necessary community consultation to prepare the report requested in Part 1 above.
3. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to include an implementation timeline and any necessary budget required to install the measures identified in the report requested in Part 1 above.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-139262.pdf
Attachment 1 - Damage Caused at Lake Shore Boulevard East and Woodbine Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-139216.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Frances Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM11.15 be referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.
Vote (Waive Referral) Oct-30-2019 2:33 PM
| Result: Carried | Two-Thirds Required - MM11.15 - Waive referral |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 22 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Jaye Robinson, John Tory |
Vote (Adopt Item) Oct-30-2019 2:34 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM11.15 - Adopt the Item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 24 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Jaye Robinson, John Tory |