Item - 2019.SC6.8
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on May 22, 2019 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Scarborough Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
- See also By-laws 1024-2019, 282-2020
SC6.8 - Traffic Calming - Brookmill Boulevard, between Bridletowne Circle and La Peer Boulevard
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 22 - Scarborough - Agincourt
Community Council Decision
Scarborough Community Council:
1. Waived the petition and polling requirements of the Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming/one speed hump on Brookmill Boulevard, between Bridletowne Circle and La Peer Boulevard.
2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadways of Brookmill Boulevard between Bridletowne Circle and La Peer Boulevard, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the Location Plan in Attachment 2, entitled, "Location Plan: Traffic Calming Review - Brookmill Boulevard", attached to the report (April 30, 2019) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
3. Directed Transportation Services to take the necessary actions to reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Brookmill Boulevard between Bridletowne Circle and La Peer Boulevard.
4. Prohibited eastbound and westbound U-turn movements at all times on Brookmill Boulevard between Bridletowne Circle and La Peer Boulevard.
Origin
Summary
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision.
Transportation staff have reviewed the need for traffic calming on Brookmill Boulevard, between Bridletowne Circle and La Peer Boulevard. The request is as a result of the Councillor and residents' concerns regarding the speed of vehicles on Brookmill Boulevard. Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore traffic calming should not be installed on Brookmill Boulevard in the vicinity of Brookmill Boulevard Junior Public School.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-132623.pdf
Motions
That Scarborough Community Council delete Recommendation 1 in the report (April 30, 2019) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services:
Recommendation to be deleted:
1. Scarborough Community Council not authorize the installation of traffic calming measures on Brookmill Boulevard, between Bridletowne Circle and La Peer Boulevard.
and replace it with the following new recommendations:
1. Waive the petition and polling requirements of the Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming/one speed hump on Brookmill Boulevard, between Bridletowne Circle and La Peer Boulevard.
2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadways of Brookmill Boulevard between Bridletowne Circle and La Peer Boulevard, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the Location Plan in Attachment 2, entitled, "Location Plan: Traffic Calming Review - Brookmill Boulevard", attached to the report (April 30, 2019) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
3. Direct Transportation Services to take the necessary actions to reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Brookmill Boulevard between Bridletowne Circle and La Peer Boulevard.
Vote (Amend Item) May-22-2019
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 4 | Members that voted Yes are Gary Crawford, Jim Karygiannis (Chair), Cynthia Lai, Jennifer McKelvie |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie |
That Scarborough Community Council:
1. Prohibit eastbound and westbound U-turn movements at all times on Brookmill Boulevard between Bridletowne Circle and La Peer Boulevard.