Item - 2026.EY31.24

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on April 29, 2026 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Etobicoke York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
  • See also By-law 420-2026

EY31.24 - 135, 135A, 137,139 Wendell Avenue - Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes

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

Community Council Decision

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

 

1. Designated that part or those parts of the private road or roads shown on the site plans filed with the Fire Chief in respect of the municipal addresses set out below, as a fire route pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 880 - Fire Routes - 135, 135A, 137,139 Wendell Avenue.

 

2. Authorized the Fire Chief and City Solicitor to take the appropriate action to make a designated Fire Route.

Origin

(March 16, 2026) Report from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services

Summary

To obtain Etobicoke York Community Council approval for the amendment of the Fire Route By-law to designate certain locations as fire routes within the meaning of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 880, as amended.

 

Fire Services uses designated fire routes as a key mechanism in regulating fire prevention, including the prevention of spreading of fires and the delivery of fire protection services.

Background Information

(March 16, 2026) Report from the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services on 135, 135A, 137,139 Wendell Avenue - Designation of Fire Routes and amendment to Chapter 880 - Fire Routes
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-285479.pdf
Attachment 1: Amendment of Chapter 880 Fire Routes
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-285480.pdf

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Frances Nunziata (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council