Item - 2021.MM34.47
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 8 and 9, 2021 without amendments.
MM34.47 - Addressing urgent community pressures around Woodbine Beach and the eastern Beaches - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Mayor John Tory
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 19 - Beaches - East York
City Council Decision
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, working with the Toronto Police Service’s Parking Enforcement Unit, to initiate a towing pilot program to remove illegally parked vehicles on public streets South Queen Street East from Kingston Road to Victoria Park Avenue starting as soon as possible and running at least until Fall 2021.
2. City Council request the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, working with the Toronto Police Service, to increase by-law enforcement to the maximum possible extent, with particular focus on gatherings, littering and noise violation at Woodbine Beach and the eastern beaches after 10:00 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until Fall 2021.
3. City Council request the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to work together to increase litter pick-up and emptying of garbage bins at Woodbine Beach and the eastern beaches to at least three-times per day on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays until Fall 2021.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
That Councillor Brad Bradford be permitted to add to the agenda of today's meeting an urgent Motion without Notice concerning:
Addressing urgent community pressures around Woodbine Beach and the eastern Beaches
Reason for Urgency:
This Motion is urgent given the increasing, ongoing pressure on local communities around Woodbine Beach and the eastern beaches.