Item - 2022.MM43.19
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 11 and 12, 2022 without amendments.
MM43.19 - Enhancing Winter Accessibility to Toronto Island Park For All - by Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
City Council Decision
City Council on May 11 and 12, 2022, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation to convene a Winter Island Access Working Group, in consultation with the Ward 10 Councillor Office and including Technology Services and other appropriate divisions to provide recommendations for implementation prior to the 2022-2023 Island winter season including:
a. improvements to communication for visitor experience in the off-season with respect to available amenities, shelter, and ferry service;
b. improvements to alternative bus transport when ferry service is diverted, including coordination with the Toronto Transit Commission on provision of fully accessible service; and
c. a review of winter conditions at Wards Island dock and planning of mitigation measures to address disruptions due to ice accumulation.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM43.19 be referred to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.