Item - 2022.SC33.60
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on June 30, 2022 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Scarborough Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
SC33.60 - Speed Calming - Portsdown Road
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 21 - Scarborough Centre
Community Council Decision
Scarborough Community Council:
1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Portsdown Road, between Ellendale Drive and Cornwallis Drive.
2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Portsdown Road, between Ellendale Drive and Cornwallis Drive to install ten speed humps, generally as shown on the copy of 'Drawings 421G-4076 and 421G-4077 dated June 2022 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services, found in Attachments 1 and 2 to the letter (June 14, 2022) from Councillor Michael Thompson, Ward 21, Scarborough Centre.
Origin
Summary
Speeding and not stopping at the Stop sign has created a dangerous situation on Portsdown Road. Toronto Police have regularly enforced both offences. Numerous tickets have been issued but speeding and not stopping at the stop sign continue.
I am very concerned for the safety of residents specifically children and seniors.
I hosted a community consultation meeting, TPS reported that numerous tickets were issued, and residents expressed their concerns relating to community safety. The installation of speed humps is one of the tools to assist with discouraging speeding.
Based on the numerous tickets issued and community safety concerns, I am requesting an expedited installation of speed humps on Portsdown Road.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-227546.pdf
(June 24, 2022) Attachment 1: Drawing 421G-4076
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-227944.pdf
(June 24, 2022) Attachment 2: Drawing 421G-4077
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-227945.pdf
Motions
Vote (Adopt Item) Jun-30-2022
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 6 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Gary Crawford, Cynthia Lai, Nick Mantas, Jennifer McKelvie (Chair), Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |