Item - 2024.EC14.5
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 24 and 25, 2024 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Economic and Community Development Committee on July 4, 2024 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024.
EC14.5 - Intention to Designate the Upper Avenue Business Improvement Area
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 8 - Eglinton - Lawrence
City Council Decision
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following:
1. City Council state its intention to designate the area described by Attachment 1 to the report (June 7, 2024) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, as the Upper Avenue Business Improvement Area under Chapter 19 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.
2. City Council direct the City Clerk to send out a notice of City Council’s intention to pass a by-law designating the area described by Attachment 1 to the report (June 7, 2024) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, as a Business Improvement Area, in accordance with Chapter 19 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.
3. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to prepare designation by-law maps of the area as described by Attachment 1 to the report (June 7, 2024) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and submit them to the City Solicitor.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-246439.pdf
EC14.5 - Intention to Designate the Upper Avenue Business Improvement Area
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 8 - Eglinton - Lawrence
Committee Recommendations
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:
1. City Council state its intention to designate the area described by Attachment 1 to the report (June 7, 2024) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, as the Upper Avenue Business Improvement Area under Chapter 19 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.
2. City Council direct the City Clerk to send out a notice of City Council’s intention to pass a by-law designating the area described by Attachment 1 to the report (June 7, 2024) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, as a Business Improvement Area, in accordance with Chapter 19 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.
3. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to prepare designation by-law maps of the area as described by Attachment 1 to the report (June 7, 2024) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and submit them to the City Solicitor.
Origin
Summary
This report recommends that the City Clerk conduct a poll to determine if there is sufficient support to designate the area along Avenue Road from Lawrence Avenue West to Joicey Boulevard and connecting side streets as the Upper Avenue Business Improvement Area.
Upon completion of the poll, the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture will report on the results to City Council through the Economic and Community Development Committee. Subject to a positive poll result, staff shall prepare the necessary by-laws and bills to give effect thereto.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-246439.pdf