Item - 2019.TE8.35
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 2 and 3, 2019 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on September 16, 2019 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on October 2 and 3, 2019.
- See also By-laws 1524-2019, 1525-2019
TE8.35 - Temporary Adjustments to Traffic and Parking Regulations for 2019 Toronto Christmas Market - Non-delegated
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York, 13 - Toronto Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on October 2 and 3, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the temporary traffic and parking regulations on streets in the vicinity of Distillery District that are impacted during the Toronto Christmas Market, identified in Appendix A to the report (September 13, 2019) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services; the temporary parking regulations will override all existing regulations for the duration of this event, from November 14, 2019 to December 22, 2019.
2. City Council authorize the temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the eastbound curb lane on Mill Street, between Trinity Street and Cherry Street, from November 14, 2019 to December 22, 2019, inclusive, to facilitate pedestrian traffic at the Toronto Christmas Market event.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-137847.pdf
(August 27, 2019) Report from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services - Temporary Adjustments to Traffic and Parking Regulations for 2019 Toronto Christmas Market - Non-delegated - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-137027.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
TE8.35 - Temporary Adjustments to Traffic and Parking Regulations for 2019 Toronto Christmas Market - Non-delegated
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York, 13 - Toronto Centre
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the temporary traffic and parking regulations on streets in the vicinity of Distillery District that are impacted during the Toronto Christmas Market, identified in Appendix A attached to the report (August 27, 2019) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, subject to Toronto and East York Community Council adoption of Item TE8.34 The temporary parking regulations will override all existing regulations for the duration of this event (November 14, 2019 to December 22, 2019).
2. City Council authorize the temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the eastbound curb lane on Mill Street, between Trinity Street and Cherry Street, from November 14, 2019 to December 22, 2019, inclusive, to facilitate pedestrian traffic at the Toronto Christmas Market event.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to seek City Council's authority to enact temporary traffic and parking amendments required to enhance traffic operations and pedestrian safety during the annual Toronto Christmas Market (TCM), which takes place from November 14, 2019 to December 22, 2019, inclusive. As this staff report concerns roadways with regular TTC service, City Council approval is required.
A companion report, "Temporary Adjustments to Parking Regulations for 2019 Toronto Christmas Market (Delegated)" outlines the required delegated temporary parking amendments for locations without TTC Service.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-137847.pdf
(August 27, 2019) Report from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services - Temporary Adjustments to Traffic and Parking Regulations for 2019 Toronto Christmas Market - Non-delegated - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-137027.pdf
Communications
Motions
That Recommendation 2 be amended to read as follows:
"2. City Council authorize the temporary closure to vehicular traffic of the eastbound curb lane on Mill Street, between Trinity Street and Cherry Street, from November 14, 2019 to December 22, 2019, inclusive, to facilitate pedestrian traffic at the Toronto Christmas Market event."