Item - 2026.MM39.49
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 25 and 26, 2026 without amendments.
MM39.49 - Closing Roads for Watermain Work Requires Proper Notice - by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 9 - Davenport
City Council Decision
City Council on March 25 and 26, 2026, adopted the following:
1.City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Services to work with the Chief Congestion Officer and the Executive Director, Strategic Capital Coordination Office, the General Manager, Toronto Water, the General Manager, Transportation Services and the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services to develop and implement a clear accountability framework to ensure that going forward all Standard Conditions of any permits issued are fully complied with by any contracted parties; and that for any major road or intersection closures, this framework should establish a single point of contact for coordinating communications with the local Councillors’ offices and the public regarding these works; and to report back through the Annual Strategic Capital Coordination Report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee at the appropriate meeting, outlining the details of the accountability framework and its implementation.
Background Information (City Council)
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM39.49 be referred to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.