Item - 2016.EX13.23

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Executive Committee on March 9, 2016 and was deferred indefinitely. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.

EX13.23 - Expanding the Designated Waterfront Area to include Etobicoke Creek, Don River and Humber River

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Deferred Indefinitely

Wards:: All

Committee Decision

The Executive Committee deferred the item indefinitely.

Origin

(February 5, 2016) Member Motion from Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Justin J. Di Ciano

Summary

City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, referred Motion MM12.3 to the Executive Committee.

The "designated waterfront area" in the Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation Act includes some of Toronto's river systems and their tributaries that flow into Lake Ontario, but not all. Currently only Mimico Creek, Highland Creek and Rouge River are part of the designated waterfront area.

By including all of Toronto's river systems and their tributaries that flow into Lake Ontario, Waterfront Toronto would be provided with the opportunity for further revitalization opportunities in these vital City areas. It would also further demonstrate the City of Toronto's commitment to building a sustainable, resilient city with a focus on connectivity through the City's vast network of trails and paths.

Background Information

(February 8, 2016) Member Motion from Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Justin J. Di Ciano on Expanding the Designated Waterfront Area to include Etobicoke Creek, Don River and Humber River
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-90415.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Defer Item Indefinitely moved by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong (Carried)