Item - 2021.TE27.91
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on September 9, 2021 and was adopted without amendment. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
- See also By-laws 714-2022, 715-2022
TE27.91 - Speed Hump Installation on Bowmore Road from Gerrard Street East to Wrenson Road
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 19 - Beaches - East York
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Waived the polling requirement under the City's Traffic Calming Policy and authorize the installation of traffic calming (speed humps) on Bowmore Road from Gerrard Street East to Wrenson Road; and
2. Directed the City Solicitor to prepare a by-law to alter sections of the roadway on Bowmore Road from Gerrard Street East to Wrenson Road, for traffic calming purposes, generally as shown on the copy of Drawing No. 421G3932, dated August 2021, from the Acting Director, Transportation Services, Toronto and East York District.
Origin
Summary
Residents have reached out to my office with concerns about speeding along their street and requested that traffic calming measures (speed humps) be installed on the street as a method of addressing these concerns. My office polled the homes and there was strong support from the residents for making this change.
I am requesting that speed humps be installed on Bowmore Road from Gerrard Street East to Wrenson Road.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-170459.pdf
(September 9, 2021) Drawing No. 421G3932
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-170460.pdf
Motions
Vote (Adopt Item) Sep-09-2021
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 7 | Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Joe Cressy, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Gord Perks (Chair), Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Paula Fletcher |
Declared Interests
Councillor Paula Fletcher - as the proposed speed humps are in close proximity to my home address.
Written Declaration: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/declared-interest-file.do?id=10156