Item - 2020.TE14.68

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized the General Manager of Transportation Services to temporarily close Bremner Boulevard between Lake Shore Boulevard West to a point east of the parking garage accesses servicing 15 and 25 York Street respectively, from Sunday April 5, 2020 to Tuesday June 23, 2020, to facilitate Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment's viewing area during the Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors 2020 playoff season and to amend the necessary traffic regulations; and

2. Authorized and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to the Community Council decision, including the introduction of any Bills that may be required.

The General Manager of Transportation Services requires authority to temporarily close to vehicular traffic any highway or portion of a highway beyond four consecutive days for social, recreational, community, athletic or cinematographic purposes in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 937-3, Temporary Closing of Highways. Approval to temporarily close a portion of Bremner Blvd for 79 days is a delegated authority to

Toronto and East York Community Council.

Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) will be hosting viewing parties on Bremner Blvd outside of Scotiabank Arena’s Gate 6 during the 2020 Toronto Maple Leafs and Toronto Raptors playoff season. MLSE has hosted viewing parties in this area for a number of years during home opener and playoff events.

The requested temporary road closure is located on a portion of Bremner Blvd between Lake Shore Blvd and a point east of the parking garages servicing the buildings at 15 and 25 York St. The road closure area will be maintained for the full duration of the playoffs with barricades installed at either end. The viewing area consists of four large viewing screens and other small activations and programming, all located along the perimeter of this portion of Bremner Blvd in order to maintain emergency access on the roadway.

Adjacent neighbours and the surrounding community have been advised of the plans for 2020 by MLSE. There is an ongoing commitment from MLSE to communicate with neighbours and respond to any local issues that may arise.

Location:

• Bremner Blvd from Lakeshore Blvd West to the east side of the parking garage servicing 15 & 25 York St and Telus) – they are requesting that this area be closed for the full duration of the playoffs.

• Two north bound lanes of Bremner Blvd from the east of York St to the west side of the parking garages – this portion of the street will be closed from 7:00 am to 11:59 pm daily for events only, and open at other times.