Item - 2016.NY15.58
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 12, 2016 with amendments.
- This item was considered by the North York Community Council on June 14, 2016 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 12, 2016.
NY15.58 - Request to Establish a Cross-Divisional Staff Table on York-Beltline Issues & Initiatives
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 15 - Eglinton-Lawrence
City Council Decision
City Council on July 12, 13, 14 and 15, 2016, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the City Manager to establish a cross-divisional table with staff from appropriate divisions in City Planning, Transportation Services, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Toronto Community Housing Corporation to jointly develop a plan to implement previously identified and funded initiatives related to the York-Beltline Trail including, but not limited to:
a. extending of the trail from Walter Saunders Park to Marlee Avenue;
b. extending of the trail from Marlee Avenue to Allen Road;
c. constructing a new accessible gateway trail entrance off Castlefield Avenue;
d. implementing heritage, cycling, and general trail signage;
e. refurbishing of the Dufferin Street overpass; and
f. potentially relocating community gardens at 855 Roselawn Avenue (Toronto Community Housing Corporation).
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-94276.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council amend North York Community Council Recommendation 1 by adding the words "develop a plan to" so that it now reads as follows:
1. City Council direct the City Manager to establish a cross-divisional table with staff from appropriate divisions in City Planning, Transportation Services, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Toronto Community Housing Corporation to jointly develop a plan to implement previously identified and funded initiatives related to the York-Beltline Trail including, but not limited to:
a. extending of the trail from Walter Saunders Park to Marlee Avenue;
b. extending of the trail from Marlee Avenue to Allen Road;
c. constructing a new accessible gateway trail entrance off Castlefield Avenue;
d. implementing heritage, cycling, and general trail signage;
e. refurbishing of the Dufferin Street overpass; and
f. potentially relocating community gardens at 855 Roselawn Avenue (Toronto Community Housing Corporation).
NY15.58 - Request to Establish a Cross-Divisional Staff Table on York-Beltline Issues & Initiatives
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 15 - Eglinton-Lawrence
Community Council Recommendations
North York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council direct the City Manager to establish a cross-divisional table with staff from appropriate divisions in City Planning, Transportation Services, Parks, Forestry & Recreation, and the Toronto Community Housing Corporation to jointly implement previously identified and funded initiatives related to the York-Beltline Trail including, but not limited to:
a. extending of the trail from Walter Saunders Park to Marlee Avenue;
b. extending of the trail from Marlee Avenue to Allen Road;
c. constructing a new accessible gateway trail entrance off Castlefield Avenue;
d. implementing heritage, cycling, and general trail signage;
e. refurbishing of the Dufferin Street overpass; and
f. potentially relocating community gardens at 855 Roselawn Avenue (Toronto Community Housing Corporation).
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this motion is to coordinate City departments' and agency's efforts to revitalize the York-Beltline Trail utilising existing resources.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-94276.pdf