Item - 2020.EY19.8
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on November 25 and 26, 2020 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Etobicoke York Community Council on November 3, 2020 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on November 25 and 26, 2020.
EY19.8 - Traffic Calming - Church Street, between Elm Street and Pine Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 5 - York South - Weston
City Council Decision
City Council on November 25 and 26, 2020, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the City Clerk (Polling Registry Services) to poll eligible householders in English or any other language specified by Community Council, on Church Street, between Elm Street and Pine Street, to determine if property owners/occupants support the installation of traffic calming islands, according to the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy.
2. Subject to favourable results of the poll, City Council;
a. authorize the installation of five traffic calming islands on Church Street, between Elm Street and Pine Street; and
b. direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Church Street for traffic calming enhancement, generally as shown on Drawings EY20-040A and EY20-040B, dated October 2020 and circulated to residents during the polling process.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-157582.pdf
EY19.8 - Traffic Calming - Church Street, between Elm Street and Pine Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 5 - York South - Weston
Community Council Recommendations
The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council request the City Clerk (Polling Registry Services) to poll eligible householders in English or any other language specified by Community Council, on Church Street, between Elm Street and Pine Street, to determine if property owners/occupants support the installation of traffic calming islands, according to the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy.
2. Subject to favourable results of the poll;
a. City Council authorize the installation of five traffic calming islands on Church Street, between Elm Street and Pine Street.
b. City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Church Street for traffic calming enhancement, generally as shown on Drawings EY20-040A and EY20-040B, dated October 2020 and circulated to residents during the polling process.
Origin
Summary
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates bus service on Church Street, City Council approval of this report is required.
Transportation Services is requesting approval to install traffic calming islands on Church Street, between Elm Street and Pine Street. Staff's assessment indicates that the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has been satisfied. Therefore, traffic calming islands can be installed on this section of Church Street, subject to positive results of the traffic calming poll.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-157582.pdf