Item - 2020.EY13.20
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on February 26, 2020 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Etobicoke York Community Council on February 5, 2020 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on February 26, 2020.
EY13.20 - Proposed Dogs Off-Leash Area in Bisset Park
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
City Council Decision
City Council on February 26, 2020, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to proceed with planning a new Dogs Off-Leash Area in Bisset Park.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-144587.pdf
EY13.20 - Proposed Dogs Off-Leash Area in Bisset Park
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
Community Council Recommendations
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to proceed with planning a new Dogs Off-Leash Area in Bisset Park.
Origin
Summary
Through my community, an urgent need has been identified for a Dogs Off-Leash Area (DOLA) in the Alderwood/Sherway area of Ward 3.
In 2019, in partnership with my office, the Alderwood Dog Owners' Association submitted a request for Bisset Park and Alderwood Memorial Park to be considered for a DOLA. A preliminary review of the locations by Parks, Forestry and Recreation identified some issues with these locations.
At this time, I believe the location that would best serve both communities is Bisset Park. There is only one home fronting the park, and all other homes are across a municipal road and either back or side onto the park. The other issues can be addressed by reducing the size of the DOLA and potentially reconfiguring the existing pathway.
This motion directs Parks, Forestry and Recreation to proceed with planning for a DOLA in Bisset Park.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-144587.pdf