Item - 2013.TE26.59
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 8, 2013 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on September 10, 2013 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on October 8, 2013.
TE26.59 - Lower Sherbourne Street Pedestrian Promenade Plan, Front Street East to Queens Quay East
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on October 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2013, adopted the following:
1. City Council endorse the Lower Sherbourne Street Pedestrian Promenade Plan, Front Street East to Queens Quay East as identified in Attachment 3 to the report (August 16, 2013) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, and the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
2. City Council direct Transportation Services staff to report by February 2014 on proposed changes to the intersection of Lower Sherbourne Street and Lake Shore Boulevard East, generally as shown in the print of Drawing No. T973-3, dated February 2010, in Attachment 4 to the report (August 16, 2013) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, and the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
3. City Council direct City staff to implement the Action Items for Plan Implementation in Attachment 5 to the report (August 16, 2013) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, and the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-61110.pdf
Attachment 3: Lower Sherbourne Street Pedestrian Promenade Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-61184.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
TE26.59 - Lower Sherbourne Street Pedestrian Promenade Plan, Front Street East to Queens Quay East
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council endorse the Lower Sherbourne Street Pedestrian Promenade Plan, Front Street East to Queens Quay East as identified in Attachment 3 to the report (August 16, 2013) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, and the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
2. City Council direct Transportation Services staff to report by February 2014 on proposed changes to the intersection of Lower Sherbourne Street and Lake Shore Boulevard East, generally as shown in the print of Drawing No. T973-3, dated February 2010, in Attachment 4 to the report (August 16, 2013) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, and the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
3. City Council direct City staff to implement the Action Items for Plan Implementation in Attachment 5 to the report (August 16, 2013) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, and the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
Origin
Summary
City Council’s endorsement is sought for the proposed pedestrian improvements on Lower Sherbourne Street from Front Street East to Queens Quay East, to substantially enhance the pedestrian environment and safety in this rapidly urbanizing corridor linking the downtown and waterfront.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-61110.pdf
Attachment 3: Lower Sherbourne Street Pedestrian Promenade Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-61184.pdf
Communications
Motions
That the Toronto and East York Community Council recommend that City Council adopt the recommendations in the report (August 16, 2013) from the Director, Community Planning, and Director, Transportation Services, subject to amending Recommendation 2 to read as follows:
"2. City Council direct Transportation Services staff to report by February 2014 on proposed changes to the intersection of Lower Sherbourne Street and Lake Shore Boulevard East, generally as shown in the print of Drawing No. T973-3, dated February 2010, in Attachment 4 to the report (August 16, 2013) from the Director, Community Planning, Toronto and East York District, and the Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District."