Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Motions by Councillor Wong-Tam

Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam has moved the following motions on item PW5.1:

7a - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam (Final)

That City Council delete Recommendation 11 of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee and adopt the following instead:

"11. That the Jarvis Street bicycle lanes be retained and the traffic signal improvements to accommodate left turns for the Gerrard Street East intersection be implemented no later than July 31, 2011, as recommended by Toronto Transportation Services."

7b - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam (Final)

In the event that Part A of the motion by Councillor Wong-Tam does not carry City Council amend Recommendation 11 of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee by adding the words "only after implementation of the proposed separation of bike lanes on Sherbourne Street from Bloor Street to Lake Shore Boulevard as an alternative", so that Recommendation 11 now reads"

11. City Council rescind its decision related to the bicycle lanes on Jarvis Street, only after implementation of the proposed separation of bike lanes on Sherbourne Street from Bloor Street to Lake Shore Boulevard as an alternative.

7c - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam (Final)

In the event that Part A and B of the motion by Councillor Wong-Tam does not carry that City Council:

1. Refer Recommendation 11 of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee to the General Manager, of Transportation Services to report to City Council through the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on a consultation with the community, including resident and ratepayer groups, bike user groups, school groups, churches, businesses, BIAs and the local Councillor , not later than the January, 2012 meeting.

Debate continues...