Item - 2022.MM42.11
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on April 6, 2022 without amendments.
MM42.11 - Establishing a Framework to Address Abandoned Boats - by Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on April 6 and 7, 2022 adopted the following:
1. City Council request the City Manager and all relevant City Divisions, to develop a framework to quickly address abandoned boats at public boat launches, public docks, or attached to City of Toronto property.
2. City Council request the City Manager and all relevant City Divisions, to establish a process for reporting abandoned vessels, and undertake an educational campaign to inform the public about the process for reporting abandoned vessels, including placing signage at City of Toronto boat launches.
3. City Council request the City Manager to assess the feasibility of entering into discussions with the relevant Federal authorities to explore opportunities for the City to intervene and expedite the removal of abandoned vessels from public boat launches, public docks, or attached to City of Toronto property.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM42.11 be referred to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.