Item - 2019.MM7.15
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 14 and 15, 2019 with amendments.
MM7.15 - Preserving the Cycle Track on Richmond Street - by Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
City Council Decision
City Council on May 14 and 15, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate all options to ensure safety of cyclists along Richmond Street from John Street to Bathurst Street for the duration of the watermain reconstruction including but not limited to reductions to posted speed through the construction zone, signage and pavement markings alerting cyclists and motor vehicles to ride in single file, paid-duty police and/or traffic wardens on site during daytime hours, and investigation of all possible safe detour routes and improving alternate parallel cycling routes, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and to report back as required.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, need to be waived to permit introduction of Motion MM7.15. A two-thirds vote of Council Members present is required to waive notice.
Vote (Waive Notice) May-15-2019 3:24 PM
| Result: Carried | Two-Thirds Required - MM7.15 - Waive notice |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 21 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Michael Ford, Jim Karygiannis, Michael Thompson |
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM7.15 be referred to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.
Vote (Waive Referral) May-15-2019 3:24 PM
| Result: Carried | Two-Thirds Required - MM7.15 - 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, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Michael Ford, Jim Karygiannis |
That City Council amend MM7.15 by deleting the Recommendations:
Recommendations to be deleted:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to preserve the dedicated cycle track along Richmond Street from John Street to Bathurst Street for the duration of the watermain reconstruction.
2. If the General Manager, Transportation Services deems it is not possible to preserve the dedicated cycle track, City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to provide an alternative westbound protected route as a detour from John Street to Bathurst Street, for the duration of the watermain reconstruction.
and, adopt instead, the following new Recommendation:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to investigate all options to ensure safety of cyclists along Richmond Street from John Street to Bathurst Street for the duration of the watermain reconstruction including but not limited to reductions to posted speed through the construction zone, signage and pavement markings alerting cyclists and motor vehicles to ride in single file, paid-duty police and/or traffic wardens on site during daytime hours, and investigation of all possible safe detour routes and improving alternate parallel cycling routes, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and to report back as required.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) May-15-2019 4:17 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM7.15 - Cressy - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 21 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 5 | Members that were absent are Ana Bailão, Mark Grimes, Jim Karygiannis, James Pasternak, Michael Thompson |