Item - 2020.NY15.12

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by North York Community Council on June 16, 2020 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the North York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
  • See also By-law 421-2020

NY15.12 - Designation of Taxicab Stand - Dufferin Street, north of Sheppard Avenue West

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
6 - York Centre

Community Council Decision

The North York Community Council:

 

1.  Designated a taxicab stand for two taxis to operate at all times on the west side of Dufferin Street, between a point 13 metres north of Sheppard Avenue West and a point 18 metres further north.

 

2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on the west side of Dufferin Street, between Sheppard Avenue West and a point 31 metres north.

Origin

(April 22, 2020) Report from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

This staff report is about a matter for which 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 is recommending that a temporary taxicab stand for two taxis be designated on the west side of Dufferin Street, from a point 13 metres north of Sheppard Avenue West to a point 18 metres further north.  The proposed taxicab stand will facilitate safe and efficient pick-up/drop-off activity for passengers during reconstruction work at the Sheppard West Transit Station.

Background Information

(April 22, 2020) Report and Attachment 1 from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Designation of Taxicab Stand - Dufferin Street, north of Sheppard Avenue West
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-147639.pdf

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor James Pasternak (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council