Item - 2019.TE5.76
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on April 24, 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.
- See also By-law 670-2019
TE5.76 - Removal of Taxi Stand - Portland Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Rescinded the existing taxi stand for four taxis operating at all times on the east side of Portland Street, between a point 15 metres north of King Street West and a point 24 metres further north.
2. Rescinded the existing No Standing prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Portland Street, between a point 15 metres north of King Street West and a point 24 metres further north.
Origin
Summary
Toronto and East York Community Council, at its meeting of October 17, 2017 adopted Item TE27.56 entitled, "Installation/Removal of On-Street Parking Restrictions – Various Streets in Wards 20 and 28" and in so doing authorized taxi stands on Portland Street, Brant Street, Wellington Street, and Widmer Street. This was to accommodate additional taxi stand spaces in the vicinity of the King Street Transit Pilot.
Based on field observations and in consultation with the Toronto Police Service and the Councillor's Office, Transportation Services recommends that the taxi stand that was introduced on Portland Street be removed.
This staff report concerns a matter for which the Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City policy or by-laws.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-131686.pdf