Item - 2013.SC23.27

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on April 9, 2013 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Scarborough Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.

SC23.27 - Installation of Sidewalks for the Catchment Area of Cliffside Public School

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
36 - Scarborough Southwest

Community Council Decision

Scarborough Community Council requested the Director of Transportation Services to complete an analysis and provide recommendations on the feasibility of installing sidewalks for the catchment area of Cliffside Public School.

Origin

(April 8, 2013) Letter from Councillor Gary Crawford, Ward 36 - Scarborough Southwest

Summary

Five year old Kayleigh Callaghan-Belanger, a kindergarten student at Cliffside Public School, died in a tragic accident involving a City of Toronto solid waste collection vehicle on March 7, 2013 at Cliffside Drive and East Haven Drive in Ward 36.

 

There are many streets in this community that do not presently have sidewalks. This accident highlights the need for sidewalks to ensure the safety of pedestrians and children that walk to and from Cliffside Public School.

Background Information

(April 8, 2013) Letter from Councillor Gary Crawford requesting the installation of sidewalks for the catchment area of Cliffside Public School
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-57405.pdf
Attachment 1 - Location Map - Cliffside Public School catchment area
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-57406.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Councillor Gary Crawford (Carried)

2 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Gary Crawford (Carried)

That Scarborough Community Council request the Director of Transportation Services to complete an analysis and provide recommendations on the feasibility of installing sidewalks for the catchment area of Cliffside Public School.

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council