Item - 2023.EY3.11

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on February 27, 2023 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Etobicoke York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
  • See also By-laws 990-2023, 991-2023

EY3.11 - Clouston Avenue - Traffic Calming Poll Results

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
5 - York South - Weston

Community Council Decision

That the Etobicoke York Community Council:


1. Authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Clouston Avenue, between Denison Road West and Weston Road, despite poll results that did not satisfy the polling criteria for the installation of speed humps pursuant to the City's Traffic Calming Policy.


2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install four speed humps on Clouston Avenue, between Denison Road West and Weston Road, generally as shown on Attachment 1, dated April 2022 attached to the report titled "Traffic Calming Poll Results - Clouston Avenue" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

Origin

(February 8, 2023) Report from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services

Summary

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

 

Transportation Services is reporting on the results of the traffic calming poll undertaken on Clouston Avenue, between Denison Road West and Weston Road. Polling ballots were mailed to the affected residents to determine the level of support in the community for the proposed installation of speed humps. The minimum response rate of 50% plus 1 votes needed to proceed with the installation was not achieved. Therefore, staff do not recommend the installation of speed humps on Clouston Avenue.

Background Information

(February 8, 2023) Report and Attachment 1 from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services on Clouston Avenue - Traffic Calming Poll Results
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-234467.pdf

Motions

Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Frances Nunziata (Carried)

That the Etobicoke York Community Council:


1. Authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Clouston Avenue, between Denison Road West and Weston Road, despite poll results that did not satisfy the polling criteria for the installation of speed humps pursuant to the City's Traffic Calming Policy.


2. Direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter the roadway to install four speed humps on Clouston Avenue, between Denison Road West and Weston Road, generally as shown on Attachment 1, dated April 2022 attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming Poll Results - Clouston Avenue" from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council