Item - 2020.EY17.22

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on September 9, 2020 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Etobicoke York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
  • See also By-laws 701-2020, 145-2021

EY17.22 - Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 4 Superior Avenue, 105 Norseman Street, 137 Norseman Street, 195 Norseman Street, 311 The West Mall, 620 Martin Grove Road, 4345 Bloor Street West, 2270 Weston Road, 25 and 35 Fontenay Court

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Wards:
1 - Etobicoke North, 2 - Etobicoke Centre, 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore, 5 - York South - Weston

Community Council Decision

Etobicoke York Community Council:  

 

1.  Designated part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plan filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes:

 

- 105 Norseman Street

- 137 Norseman Street

- 195 Norseman Street

- 311 The West Mall

- 620 Martin Grove Road

- 4345 Bloor Street West

- 2270 Weston Road

- 25 and 35 Fontenay Court

 

2.  Authorized the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

Origin

(July 20, 2020) Report from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services

Summary

To obtain Etobicoke York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

 

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

Background Information

(July 20, 2020) Report from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services regarding the Designation of Fire Routes and Amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 4 Superior Avenue, 105 Norseman Street, 137 Norseman Street, 195 Norseman Street, 311 The West Mall, 620 Martin Grove Road, 4345 Bloor Street West, 2270 Weston Road, 25 and 35 Fontenay Court
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-155034.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Mark Grimes (Carried)

That Etobicoke York Community Council adopt the recommendations contained in the report (July 20, 2020) from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, with Recommendation 1 amended by deleting the address 4 Superior Avenue.

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council