Item - 2019.TE2.75

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on January 15, 2019 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

TE2.75 - Verral and Busy St - Planter

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 14 - Toronto - Danforth

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Approved the removal of the planter box on the south side of Busy Street, west of Verral Avenue.

2. Directed Transportation Services to investigate modifying the corner of Verral and Busy using flexible posts and line painting.

Origin

(January 14, 2019) Letter from Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth

Summary

At its meeting on November 14, 2017, Toronto and East York Community Council adopted Item TE28.63, approving the installation of a planter box on the south side of Busy Street, west of Verral Avenue.

However, residents have reported that the planter is not working as anticipated and has attracted litter and graffiti. They have requested that the planter be removed and alternate solutions considered.

Background Information

(January 14, 2019) Letter from Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth - Verral and Busy St - Planter
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-123586.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Councillor Joe Cressy (Carried)

2 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Paula Fletcher (Carried)