Item - 2019.MM9.23
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019 without amendments.
MM9.23 - Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area Victoria Street Parklet - by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on July 16 and 17, 2019 adopted the following:
1. City Council approve an exemption from Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks to permit within the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area, parklets in the northbound, east curb lane of Victoria Street, within existing street parking spaces in front of 249 and 251 Victoria Street, between the dates of July 25, 2019 and October 31, 2019, including set-up and take-down.
2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to issue a street occupation permit from July 25, 2019 to October 31, 2019 in the northbound, east curb lane of Victoria Street in front of 249 and 251 Victoria Street to facilitate the implementation of parklets and a complimentary greening strategy subject to terms and conditions to the satisfaction of the General Manager, Transportation Services.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM9.23 be referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.