Item - 2016.EY13.31
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Etobicoke York Community Council on April 5, 2016 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Etobicoke York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
- See also By-laws 785-2016, 806-2016
EY13.31 - Traffic Calming - Ballacaine Drive, between Bethnal Avenue and Bernice Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 5 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore
Community Council Decision
That Etobicoke York Community Council:
1. Authorized the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District to request the City Clerk to survey eligible householders in English or any other language specified by Community Council, on Ballacaine Drive, between Bethnal Avenue and Bernice Avenue, to determine if property owners/occupants support the installation, according to the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy.
2. Subject to favourable results of the poll:
a. Requested the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Ballacaine Drive, between Bethnal Avenue and Bernice Avenue for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Drawing EY16-44, dated March 2016, and circulate to residents during the polling process.
b. Directed Transportation Services to take the necessary actions to reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Ballacaine Drive, between Bethnal Avenue and Bernice Avenue, when the speed humps are installed.
Origin
Summary
This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
This report outlines the results of our investigation into installing speed humps on Ballacaine Drive, between Bethnal Avenue and Bernice Avenue. The results indicate that the criteria to justify installing speed humps are not satisfied.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-91310.pdf
Attachment 1: Speed Hump Location Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-91311.pdf
Motions
That Etobicoke York Community Council:
1. Authorize the Director, Transportation Services, Etobicoke York District to request the City Clerk to survey eligible householders in English or any other language specified by Community Council, on Ballacaine Drive, between Bethnal Avenue and Bernice Avenue, to determine if property owners/occupants support the installation, according to the City of Toronto Traffic Calming Policy.
2. Subject to favourable results of the poll:
a. Request the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Ballacaine Drive, between Bethnal Avenue and Bernice Avenue for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on Drawing EY16-44, dated March 2016, and circulate to residents during the polling process.
b. Direct Transportation Services to take the necessary actions to reduce the speed limit from 40 km/h to 30 km/h on Ballacaine Drive, between Bethnal Avenue and Bernice Avenue, when the speed humps are installed.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Apr-05-2016
Result: Carried | Majority Required - EY13.31 - Nunziata - Motion 1 |
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Total members that voted Yes: 5 | Members that voted Yes are Vincent Crisanti, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Mark Grimes (Chair), Frances Nunziata |
Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are John Campbell, Stephen Holyday |
Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Justin J. Di Ciano, Giorgio Mammoliti, Cesar Palacio |