Item - 2023.TE4.58
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on April 12, 2023 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 1048-2023, 1049-2023
TE4.58 - Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) - Butternut Street
- 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 under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Butternut Street; and
a. authorized the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Butternut Street, between Jackman Avenue and Ellerbeck Street; and
b. directed the City Solicitor to prepare a By-law to alter sections of the roadway to install three speed humps on Butternut Street, between Jackman Avenue and Ellerbeck Street, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing TC-123 dated March 2023, to the report (March 23, 2023) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.
Origin
Summary
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
Transportation Services has reviewed the need for traffic calming (speed humps) on Butternut Street, between Jackman Avenue and Ellerbeck Street. The assessment indicates the warrant criteria as set out in the City of Toronto's Traffic Calming Policy has not been satisfied. Therefore, staff do not recommend the installation of speed humps on Butternut Street.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-235353.pdf
Motions
That the Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Waive the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Butternut Street; and
a. authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Butternut Street, between Jackman Avenue and Ellerbeck Street.
b. direct the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway to install three speed humps on Butternut Street, between Jackman Avenue and Ellerbeck Street, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Attachment 2, Drawing No. TC-123, dated March 2023 and attached to the report entitled "Traffic Calming (Speed Humps) – Butternut Street", (March 23, 2023) from the Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services.