Item - 2022.MM42.12
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on April 6, 2022 without amendments.
MM42.12 - Addressing Nuisance Watercraft - by Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie
- 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 to report back on opportunities to enhance safety along the waterfront from the Rouge River to the Etobicoke Creek, including the installation of in-water speed signage, educational campaigns, and coordination on enforcement with the Toronto Police Marine Unit.
2. City Council request the City Manager and all relevant City Divisions to work with the Toronto Police Service to create an action plan to address nuisance watercraft within their jurisdiction.
3. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to work with the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to identify ways to protect our environmentally sensitive areas from intrusion by motorized personal watercraft.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM42.12 be referred to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.