Item - 2020.TE21.34
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 16, 2020 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on December 2, 2020 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on December 16, 2020.
- See also By-law 189-2021
TE21.34 - Honda Indy Toronto Race 2021-2023 - Temporary Street Closures
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
City Council Decision
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the entering into of a new three-year agreement with Green Savoree Toronto ULC, to permit the holding of the Honda Indy Toronto events in the years 2021, 2022 and 2023 on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
2. City Council amend Section 937-3.1 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, subject to the City's execution of the agreement between the City and Green Savoree Toronto ULC described in Part 1 above, to delegate authority to the General Manager, Transportation Services to temporarily close to vehicular and pedestrian traffic any highway or portion of a highway for such periods as required for the purposes of the Honda Indy Toronto automobile race in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
3. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to the Parts above, including the introduction in City Council of any Bills that may be required.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-158689.pdf
(December 2, 2020) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services - Honda Indy Toronto Race 2021-2023 - Temporary Street Closures
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-158564.pdf
TE21.34 - Honda Indy Toronto Race 2021-2023 - Temporary Street Closures
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council grant authority to enter into a new three-year agreement with Green Savoree Toronto ULC, to permit the holding of the Honda Indy Toronto events in the years 2021, 2022 and 2023 on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Transportation Services, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
2. City Council amend Section 937-3.1 of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways, subject to the City's execution of the agreement between the City and Green Savoree Toronto ULC described in Recommendation 1 above, to delegate authority to the General Manager, Transportation Services to temporarily close to vehicular and pedestrian traffic any highway or portion of a highway for such periods as required for the purposes of the Honda Indy Toronto automobile race in 2021, 2022 and 2023.
3. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to the recommendations above, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.
Origin
Summary
Transportation Services is requesting approval to temporarily close and amend the necessary traffic regulations on Lake Shore Boulevard West, between Strachan Avenue and Ontario Drive and on Strachan Avenue, between Fleet Street and Lake Shore Boulevard West from July 8, 2021 to July 11, 2021 and July 14, 2022 to July 17, 2022 and July 13, 2023 to July 16, 2023. In the event of a delay or cancellation of the Sunday event, the final race will be held on Monday, July 12, 2021, July 18, 2022 or July 17, 2023. This temporary closure to vehicular traffic is required to facilitate the Honda Indy Toronto hosted by Green Savoree Toronto, ULC.
The proposed street event does not meet the requirements of the City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 937, Temporary Closing of Highways.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-158689.pdf
(December 2, 2020) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Permits and Enforcement, Transportation Services - Honda Indy Toronto Race 2021-2023 - Temporary Street Closures
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-158564.pdf