Item - 2019.TE7.103
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on June 25, 2019 and was adopted with amendments. 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 1263-2019
TE7.103 - Traffic Calming - Speed Humps - Wells Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Directed the Acting Director of Traffic Management, Transportation Services, request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Wells Street, between Bathurst Street and Kendal Avenue, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy.
2. Subject to favourable results of the poll:
a. The installation of speed humps on Wells Street, between Bathurst Street and Kendal Avenue be authorized; and
b. The City Solicitor be directed to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on Wells Street, between Bathurst Street and Kendal Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing Nos. 421G-3417 dated May 2019, attached to the report (June 5, 2019) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Origin
Summary
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws.
Transportation Services staff have reviewed the need for traffic calming on Wells Street, between Bathurst Street and Kendal Avenue, to address residents' concerns regarding the speed of vehicles. 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 Wells Street, between Bathurst Street and Kendal Avenue.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-134213.pdf
Motions
That the Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Direct the Acting Director of Traffic Management, Transportation Services, request the City Clerk to poll eligible householders on Wells Street, between Bathurst Street and Kendal Avenue, to determine whether residents support the installation of traffic calming, in accordance with the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy.
2. Subject to favourable results of the poll:
a. The installation of speed humps on Wells Street, between Bathurst Street and Kendal Avenue be authorized; and
b. The City Solicitor be directed to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway on Wells Street, between Bathurst Street and Kendal Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing Nos. 421G-3417 dated May 2019, attached to the report entitled 'Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) – Wells Street' from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.