Item - 2020.TE19.50
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on October 15, 2020 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
- See also By-law 887-2020
TE19.50 - Request to Re-open Item TE18.70- Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Spruce Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 13 - Toronto Centre
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Re-opened Item TE18.70, entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) – Spruce Street".
2. Amended Item TE18.70 by adding the following new Recommendation:
"Toronto and East York Community Council waive the petition and polling requirements of the Traffic Calming Policy."
Origin
Summary
At its meeting on September 16, 2020, Toronto and East York Community Council adopted Item TE18.70, entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) – Spruce Street".
Transportation Services staff reviewed the need for the installation of additional speed humps on Spruce Street, between Parliament Street and Sackville Street, to address residents' concerns regarding vehicle speeds. Their assessment indicated it is feasible to install two additional speed humps on this section of Spruce Street, and recommended their installation.
Community Council authorized the installation of two additional speed humps on Spruce Street, between Parliament Street and Sackville Street. In order to process this approval, formally waiving the petition and polling requirements is also required. As such the item requires re-opening and waiving of the poll requirements.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-157514.pdf