Item - 2019.EC10.15
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 17, 2019 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Economic and Community Development Committee on December 4, 2019 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on December 17, 2019.
EC10.15 - Intention to Designate the Lawrence Ingram Keele Business Improvement Area
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 5 - York South - Weston
City Council Decision
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council state its intention to designate the area described by Attachment 1 to the report (November 14, 2019) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, as the Lawrence Ingram Keele Business Improvement Area under Chapter 19 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.
2. City Council direct the City Clerk to send out a notice of City Council’s intention to pass a By-law designating the area described by Attachment 1 to the report (November 14, 2019) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, as a Business Improvement Area, in accordance with Chapter 19 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.
3. City Council direct the Chief Information Officer to prepare designation By-law maps of the area as described by Attachment 1 to the report (November 14, 2019) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and submit them to the City Solicitor.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-140410.pdf
EC10.15 - Intention to Designate the Lawrence Ingram Keele Business Improvement Area
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 5 - York South - Weston
Committee Recommendations
The Economic and Community Development Committee recommends that:
1. City Council state its intention to designate the area described by Attachment 1 to the report (November 14, 2019) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, as the Lawrence Ingram Keele Business Improvement Area (BIA) under Chapter 19 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.
2. City Council direct the City Clerk to send out a notice of City Council’s intention to pass a By-law designating the area described by Attachment 1 to the report (November 14, 2019) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, as a Business Improvement Area (BIA), in accordance with Chapter 19 of the City of Toronto Municipal Code.
3. City Council direct the Chief Information Officer to prepare designation By-law maps of the area as described by Attachment 1 to the report (November 14, 2019) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, and submit them to the City Solicitor.
Origin
Summary
This report recommends that the City Clerk conduct a poll to determine if there is sufficient support to designate the area generally bounded by Lawrence Avenue to the north, Keele Street to the west, Strathain Avenue/Woodborough Avenue to the south and the rail track to the east, as the Lawrence Ingram Keele Business Improvement Area (BIA).
Upon completion of the poll, the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture will report on the results to City Council through the Economic and Community Development Committee. Subject to a positive poll result, staff shall prepare the necessary by-laws and bills to give effect thereto.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/ec/bgrd/backgroundfile-140410.pdf