Item - 2017.SC22.14
Tracking Status
- This item was withdrawn from the agenda of City Council on May 24, 2017. No further action will be taken on this item.
- This item was considered by the Scarborough Community Council on May 2, 2017 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on May 24, 2017.
SC22.14 - Community Sign Installation - Guildwood Village Community
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Withdrawn
- Ward:
- 43 - Scarborough East
City Council Decision
Item SC22.14 was ruled out of order on May 24, 25 and 26, 2017.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
During the review of the Order Paper, Speaker Nunziata ruled Item SC22.14 out of order as the matter is delegated. Speaker Nunziata advised that last year, City Council delegated to the General Manager of Transportation Services, final decisions and approvals for neighbourhood and business area identification signage and encroachments on City highways pursuant to the Neighbourhood and Business Area Identification Sign Policy. Speaker Nunziata further advised that the General Manager has the sole discretion to refer any application for neighbourhood and business area identification signage to Community Council for consideration and final decision on questions of sign copy, and that the Council's Procedures have been amended to reflect this delegation.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-102891.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/sc/comm/communicationfile-68708.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Councillor Ainslie, rising on a Point of Order, stated that Transportation Services staff had advised him that Item SC22.14 should be considered by Scarborough Community Council and he wished to understand whether he should consult with staff about this Item again.
Rulings (City Council)
Members of Council, before I take additional holds, I wish to rule on Scarborough Community Council Item 22.14 regarding a community sign installation in Guildwood Village.
Last year, City Council delegated to the General Manager of Transportation Services, final decisions and approvals for neighbourhood and business area identification signage and encroachments on City highways pursuant to the Neighbourhood and Business Area Identification Sign Policy. The General Manager has the sole discretion to refer any application for neighbourhood and business area identification signage to Community Council for consideration and final decision on questions of sign copy. Council's Procedures have been amended to reflect this delegation.
Accordingly, as this matter is delegated, I am ruling Item SC22.14 out of order and not properly before City Council. I invite the Ward Councillor to consult with the General Manager of Transportation Services to seek a resolution to this matter.
SC22.14 - Community Sign Installation - Guildwood Village Community
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 43 - Scarborough East
Community Council Recommendations
Scarborough Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager of Transportation Services to design and install community signs within the public road allowance to identify the Guildwood Village Community.
2. City Council direct that the Public Realm Section in Transportation Services be responsible for maintenance of the installed signs, including removal of graffiti and keeping the signs in a state of good repair.
Origin
Summary
The Guildwood Village is a beautiful community off of the Scarborough Bluffs on Lake Ontario. The community is flourishing with local business, community involvement and with the Guild Park and Gardens renewal inclusive of the historical Guild Inn restoration which is a significant achievement for the City of Toronto and entire Scarborough Community.
Residents are very proud to live in Guildwood Village and have requested through the Guildwood Village Community Association that I put forward this request for the design and installation of a series of community signs to identify and promote the neighbourhood of Guildwood Village.
Similar community signs have been installed across the City enriching local pride, attracting visitors and having positive economic benefits to local business.
By virtue of my submission of this recommendation, I advise that I support this request from my constituents and commit to working with them and Transportation Services staff to ensure the design of the signs meet the criteria for the Installation of Neighbourhood and Community Signs within City of Toronto Road Allowances.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-102891.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/sc/comm/communicationfile-68708.pdf
Speakers
Motions
That Scarborough Community Council recommend that:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager of Transportation Services to design and install community signs within the public road allowance to identify the Guildwood Village Community.
2. City Council direct that the Public Realm Section in Transportation Services be responsible for maintenance of the installed signs, including removal of graffiti and keeping the signs in a state of good repair.