Item - 2012.TE16.52
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 6, 2012 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on May 15, 2012 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on June 6, 2012.
TE16.52 - Celebrate Yonge - Street Event
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on June 6, 7 and 8, 2012, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the two lane closure on Yonge Street, between Gerrard Street East/West and Richmond Street East/West, and the closure of Walton Street from Yonge Street to the west dead end, from Tuesday, August 14, 2012 to Wednesday, September 19, 2012 to facilitate the "Celebrate Yonge" street event.
2. City Council authorize the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services to temporarily close a portion of a highway as required for the duration of the event and amend the necessary traffic regulations.
3. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect to Council’s decision, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-46859.pdf
Attachment - Celebrate Yonge - Street Event
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-46860.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council amend Toronto and East York Community Council Recommendation 1 by adding the words "and the closure of Walton Street from Yonge Street to the west dead end," so that the Recommendation now reads:
1. City Council approve the two lane closure on Yonge Street, between Gerrard Street East/West and Richmond Street East/West, and the closure of Walton Street from Yonge Street to the west dead end, from Tuesday, August 14, 2012 to Wednesday, September 19, 2012 to facilitate the "Celebrate Yonge" street event.
Vote (Amend Item) Jun-07-2012 5:58 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - TE16.52 - Wong-Tam - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 32 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 13 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Michelle Berardinetti, Gary Crawford, Mike Del Grande, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Ron Moeser, John Parker, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Jun-07-2012 5:59 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - TE16.52 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 32 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 13 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Michelle Berardinetti, Gary Crawford, Mike Del Grande, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Ron Moeser, John Parker, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner |
TE16.52 - Celebrate Yonge - Street Event
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council approve the two lane closure on Yonge Street, between Gerrard Street East/West and Richmond Street East/West, from Tuesday, August 14, 2012 to Wednesday, September 19, 2012 to facilitate the "Celebrate Yonge" street event.
2. City Council authorize the General Manager of Transportation Services to temporarily close a portion of a highway as required for the duration of the event and amend the necessary traffic regulations.
3. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City Officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.
Origin
Summary
This report is to seek authority to temporarily close two lanes of traffic on Yonge Street, between Gerrard Street East/West and Richmond Street East/West, from Friday August 17, 2012 to Sunday September 16, 2012 to facilitate the "Celebrate Yonge" street event hosted by the Downtown Yonge Business Improvement Area (DYBIA) and amend the necessary traffic regulations.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-46859.pdf
Attachment - Celebrate Yonge - Street Event
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-46860.pdf
Speakers
Motions
That the Toronto and East York Community Council adopt the recommendations in the report (April 27, 2012) from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District, subject to amending Recommendation 1 to read as follows:
1. City Council approve the two lane closure on Yonge Street, between Gerrard Street East/West and Richmond Street East/West, from Tuesday, August 14, 2012 to Wednesday, September 19, 2012 to facilitate the "Celebrate Yonge" street event.