Item - 2011.NY7.34

Tracking Status

This item was considered by North York Community Council on May 25, 2011 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the North York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

NY7.34 - Temporary Closure of Public Road - Orchard View Boulevard and Yonge Street

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Adopted

Schedule Type:: Delegated

Ward:: 16 - Eglinton-Lawrence

Community Council Decision

North York Community Council:

1. Approved the temporary closure of Orchard View Boulevard between Yonge Street and to the nearest driveway entrance.

2. Directed that the farmers market located at Eglinton Park be permitted to relocate to the area that is temporarily closed.

3. Directed that the community be invited to participate in a working group to design the temporary urban park in order to maximize community involvement and participation.

4. Directed that the traffic and parking impacts be monitored and reported to North York Community Council once the road re-opens in October, 2011.

Origin

(May 25, 2011) Member Motion from Councillor Stintz

Summary

There is an opportunity to create a safer pedestrian environment and an urban park using a portion of the public road at Orchard View Boulevard and Yonge Street. The temporary closure of the road will be a pilot project from June to Thanksgiving weekend. The road closure will include the installation of planters and benches to prevent vehicle access into Orchard View from Yonge Street.

The local residents association has approved the pilot project unanimously. The local farmers market that is currently located at Eglinton Park has also expressed an interest in relocating to the urban park.

During the pilot project, parking and traffic impacts will be assessed.

Background Information

(May 25, 2011) Motion from Councillor Stintz on Temporary Closure of Public Road at Orchard View Boulevard and Yonge Street
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-38304.pdf

Communications

(May 24, 2011) E-mail from Lesley Stoyan, Owner, Daily Apple and Apple Tree Markets, submitted by Councillor Stintz (NY.New.NY7.34.1)

Motions

Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong (Carried)

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Karen Stintz (Carried)

That North York Community Council:

1. Approve the temporary closure of Orchard View between Yonge Street and to the nearest driveway entrance.

2. Direct that the farmers market located at Eglinton Park be permitted to relocate to the area that is temporarily closed.

3. Direct that the community be invited to participate in a working group to design the temporary urban park in order to maximize community involvement and participation.

4. Direct that the traffic and parking impacts be monitored and reported to North York Community Council once the road re-opens in October, 2011.

Vote (Adopt Item) May-25-2011

Result: Carried	Majority Required
Total members that voted Yes: 11	Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri (Chair), Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, John Filion, Denzil Minnan-Wong, John Parker, James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz
Total members that voted No: 0	Members that voted No are
Total members that were Absent: 0	Members that were absent are