Item - 2018.PW29.2
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 22, 2018 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on May 8, 2018. It is being forwarded to City Council without recommendations. It will be considered by City Council on May 22, 2018.
- See also By-law 647-2018
PW29.2 - Permanent Closure of a Portion of the North Side of Steeles Avenue West, between Islington Avenue and the Humber River
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 7 - York West
City Council Decision
City Council on May 22, 23 and 24, 2018, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of the portion of public highway known as Steeles Avenue West, shown as Part 1 on Sketch PS-2015-040 attached to the report (April 24, 2018) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.
2. City Council enact a by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-laws attached to the report (April 24, 2018) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.
Public Notice Given
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-114748.pdf
(May 1, 2018) - Public Notice
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-114515.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council adopt the recommendations in the report (April 24, 2018) from the General Manager, Transportation Services as follows:
1. City Council authorize the permanent closure of the portion of public highway known as Steeles Avenue West, shown as Part 1 on Sketch PS-2015-040 (the "Highway"), attached to the report (April 24, 2018) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.
2. City Council enact a by-law substantially in the form of the draft by-laws attached to the report (April 24, 2018) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) May-23-2018 12:16 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PW29.2 - Perks - motion 1 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 31 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Christin Carmichael Greb, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Stephen Holyday, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Lucy Troisi, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 4 | Members that voted No are John Campbell, Vincent Crisanti, Giorgio Mammoliti, Cesar Palacio |
| Total members that were Absent: 9 | Members that were absent are Jon Burnside, Michelle Holland, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Anthony Perruzza, John Tory, Jonathan Tsao |
PW29.2 - Permanent Closure of a Portion of the North Side of Steeles Avenue West, between Islington Avenue and the Humber River
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Without Recs
- Ward:
- 7 - York West
Public Notice Given
Committee Recommendations
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee submits the item to City Council without recommendation as all motions lost.
Origin
Summary
Transportation Services recommends a portion of the north side of Steeles Avenue West be permanently closed and sold to The Regional Municipality of York ("York Region"), for the construction of a Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Tower and upgrading to the Humber Pumping Station. York Region will be providing the City with a financial consideration of $46,000 for the land.
A bus loop that services both York Region Transit and Toronto Transit Commission, as well as an additional portion of public highway, will be retained by the City for public highway purposes.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-114748.pdf
(May 1, 2018) - Public Notice
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-114515.pdf
Speakers
Motions
That consideration of the item be deferred until the June 12, 2018 meeting until discussions have taken place with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA).