Item - 2020.TE21.45
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on December 2, 2020 and was adopted with amendments. 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-laws 979-2021, 996-2021
TE21.45 - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Gillard Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Waived the polling requirement and approved the installation of traffic calming on Gillard Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and Felstead Avenue.
2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install six speed humps on Gillard Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and Felstead Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of 'Drawing 421G-3772, dated August 2020', attached to the report (September 18, 2020) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Origin
Summary
This staff report is about a matter that 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 staff have reviewed the need for traffic calming, specifically the installation of speed humps on Gillard Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and Felstead Avenue, in response to a resident petition requesting their installation. Our assessment indicates the criteria as set out in the Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, traffic calming should not be installed on the subject section of Gillard Avenue.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-158511.pdf
Motions
That the Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Waive the polling requirement and approve the installation of traffic calming on Gillard Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and Felstead Avenue.
2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install six speed humps on Gillard Avenue, between Danforth Avenue and Felstead Avenue, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of 'Drawing 421G-3772, dated August 2020', attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Gillard Avenue" from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.