Motion by CouncillorWon-Tam on item PW5.4

Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam has moved the following motion on item PW5.4 headed "Amendments to Chapter 743, "Use of Streets and Sidewalks", of the Toronto Municipal Code - Consultation Plan".

Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam (Final)

City Council direct the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services, the Chief Building Official, and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and interested Members of Council to consult with representatives of the development industry with the goal of developing Municipal Code policies or provisions for occupancy of public space to minimize and reduce construction staging on public sidewalks and streets, taking into account other potential mechanisms to reduce impacts such as zoning setbacks and construction methods, all with a view to providing pedestrian facilities of an appropriate dimension and beautiful aesthetics both during and after construction, and to report back to Public Works and Infrastructure Committee by no later than March 31, 2012.