Vote on adopting the item as amended:
5/27/2009 3:03:36 PM “PW24.6 - Adopt the item as amended, except 5D” 31 yea+0 nay,2/3 maj,quorum
YES Ashton YES Bussin [Chair] YES Carroll YES Cho YES Davis YES De Baeremaeker YES Del Grande YES Di Giorgio YES Feldman YES Fletcher YES Grimes YES Heaps YES Holyday YES Kelly YES Lee YES Mammoliti YES McConnell YES Mihevc YES Milczyn YES Miller YES Minnan-Wong YES Moscoe YES Nunziata YES Ootes YES Parker YES Perks YES Rae YES Saundercook YES Thompson YES Vaughan YES Walker
5/27/2009 3:04:39 PM “PW24.6 - Adopt items as it pertains to Rec 5D as amnded” 21 yea+11 nay,carried,quorum
YES Ashton YES Bussin [Chair] YES Carroll YES Cho YES Davis YES De Baeremaeker YES Di Giorgio YES Fletcher YES Heaps YES Lee YES Mammoliti YES McConnell YES Mihevc YES Milczyn YES Miller YES Moscoe YES Perks YES Rae YES Saundercook YES Vaughan YES Walker NO Del Grande NO Feldman NO Grimes NO Holyday NO Kelly NO Minnan-Wong NO Nunziata NO Ootes NO Parker NO Stintz NO Thompson
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Motions by Councill Davis on Toronto Walking Strategy
Councillor Janet Davis has moved the following motion:
That the recommendations of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee be amended as follows:
1. Amend recommendation 2. to include representation by the following City Division: Diversity Management and Community Engagement.
2. Amend recommendation 5.c. to read “develop a program for creating accessible walking routes…”
3. Amend recommendation 5. d. to read “: the relocation of bicycle parking racks and other barriers from narrow sidewalks/boulevards to alternative locations….”
4. Amend Appendix 1 – Toronto Walking Strategy Actions, Designing Streets for Pedestrians section 4-5 to read “Develop a pilot project to install and evaluate different design options for relocating bicycle parking racks and other barriers from narrow sidewalks/boulevards to alternative locations….
5. Amend Appendix 1 – Toronto Walking Strategy Actions, Give Priority to the Needs of Pedestrians in All Planning Decisions section 4-10 to read “Develop a reference manual of pedestrian-related design standards and guidelines, including the City’s Accessibility Design Guidelines, to be consistently applied in appropriate studies and processes…
That the recommendations of the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee be amended as follows:
1. Amend recommendation 2. to include representation by the following City Division: Diversity Management and Community Engagement.
2. Amend recommendation 5.c. to read “develop a program for creating accessible walking routes…”
3. Amend recommendation 5. d. to read “: the relocation of bicycle parking racks and other barriers from narrow sidewalks/boulevards to alternative locations….”
4. Amend Appendix 1 – Toronto Walking Strategy Actions, Designing Streets for Pedestrians section 4-5 to read “Develop a pilot project to install and evaluate different design options for relocating bicycle parking racks and other barriers from narrow sidewalks/boulevards to alternative locations….
5. Amend Appendix 1 – Toronto Walking Strategy Actions, Give Priority to the Needs of Pedestrians in All Planning Decisions section 4-10 to read “Develop a reference manual of pedestrian-related design standards and guidelines, including the City’s Accessibility Design Guidelines, to be consistently applied in appropriate studies and processes…
Motion by Councillor Kelly
Councillor Norm Kelly has moved the following on the Toronto Walking Strategy
That Motion 1c by Councillor Moscoe be referred to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, for a report to the Planning and Growth Management Committee.
That Motion 1c by Councillor Moscoe be referred to the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, for a report to the Planning and Growth Management Committee.
Motion by Councillor Nunziata on the Toronto Walking Strategy
Councillor Frances Nunziata has moved the following motion:
That Recommendation 5d be amended by adding the words "and consider the use of advance green signals" so that Recommendation 5d now reads as follows:
d. develop pilot projects to install and evaluate different measures and design options to improve the pedestrian environment including: the relocation of bicycle parking racks from narrow sidewalks/boulevards to alternative locations, and implement 10 locations in 2009 and 2010; and the introduction of “No Right and Turn on Red” restrictions at strategic intersections beginning with 10 locations in 2010; and consider the use of advance green signals.
That Recommendation 5d be amended by adding the words "and consider the use of advance green signals" so that Recommendation 5d now reads as follows:
d. develop pilot projects to install and evaluate different measures and design options to improve the pedestrian environment including: the relocation of bicycle parking racks from narrow sidewalks/boulevards to alternative locations, and implement 10 locations in 2009 and 2010; and the introduction of “No Right and Turn on Red” restrictions at strategic intersections beginning with 10 locations in 2010; and consider the use of advance green signals.
Motion by Councillor Minnan-Wong on the Toronto Walking Strategy
Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong has moved the following motion on the Toronto Walking Strategy.
That Recommendation 5d be amended by deleting the words "and implement 10 locations in 2009 and 2010; and the introduction of “No Right Turn on Red” restrictions at strategic intersections beginning with 10 locations in 2010" so the recommendation now reads:
That Recommendation 5d be amended by deleting the words "and implement 10 locations in 2009 and 2010; and the introduction of “No Right Turn on Red” restrictions at strategic intersections beginning with 10 locations in 2010" so the recommendation now reads:
d. develop pilot projects to install and evaluate different measures and design options to improve the pedestrian environment including: the relocation of bicycle parking racks from narrow sidewalks/boulevards to alternative locations;
Motions by Councillor Moscoe on the Toronto Walking Strategy
Councillor Howard Moscoe has made the following motions on the Toronto Walking Strategy.
Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Howard Moscoe (Final)
City Council forward a copy of the Toronto Walking Strategy to the City’s Disabilities Issues Committee and the Toronto Transit Commission’s Advisory Committee on Accessible Transportation (ACAT) for recommended additions and adjustments to accommodate the disabled.
Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Howard Moscoe (Final)
That Section 4-3 of Appendix 1 be amended by adding the words "especially in suburban neighbourhoods (walkway lighting)", so that Section 4-3 now reads as follows:
4-3 Document sidewalk zones on city streets, based on the Vibrant Streets Guidelines, to guide a multi-year program to reorganize and de-clutter sidewalks and boulevards to achieve optimal pedestrian clearways, especially in suburban neighbourhoods (walkway lighting).
Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Howard Moscoe (Final)
The Toronto Walking Strategy be applied to all Official Plan and Rezoning applications and all subdivision agreements.
Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Howard Moscoe (Final)
The General Manager, Transportation Services, be requested to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on a maintenance standard for suburban walkways.
Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Howard Moscoe (Final)
The Executive Director and Chief Planner and the General Manager, Transportation Services, have regard for the Toronto Walking Strategy in the implementation of the York University Secondary Plan including the update currently before Council (NY26.39).
Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Howard Moscoe (Final)
The General Manager, Transportation Services, be requested to:
1. identify the criteria to be used to evaluate "No Right Turn on Red" restrictions which will be used in selecting the new locations and evaluating the viability of existing locations;
2. consider the feasibility of having some "No Right Turn on Red" restrictions apply only during periods of significant pedestrian activity; and
3. submit a report thereon to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee.
Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Howard Moscoe (Final)
City Council forward a copy of the Toronto Walking Strategy to the City’s Disabilities Issues Committee and the Toronto Transit Commission’s Advisory Committee on Accessible Transportation (ACAT) for recommended additions and adjustments to accommodate the disabled.
Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Howard Moscoe (Final)
That Section 4-3 of Appendix 1 be amended by adding the words "especially in suburban neighbourhoods (walkway lighting)", so that Section 4-3 now reads as follows:
4-3 Document sidewalk zones on city streets, based on the Vibrant Streets Guidelines, to guide a multi-year program to reorganize and de-clutter sidewalks and boulevards to achieve optimal pedestrian clearways, especially in suburban neighbourhoods (walkway lighting).
Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Howard Moscoe (Final)
The Toronto Walking Strategy be applied to all Official Plan and Rezoning applications and all subdivision agreements.
Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Howard Moscoe (Final)
The General Manager, Transportation Services, be requested to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on a maintenance standard for suburban walkways.
Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Howard Moscoe (Final)
The Executive Director and Chief Planner and the General Manager, Transportation Services, have regard for the Toronto Walking Strategy in the implementation of the York University Secondary Plan including the update currently before Council (NY26.39).
Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Howard Moscoe (Final)
The General Manager, Transportation Services, be requested to:
1. identify the criteria to be used to evaluate "No Right Turn on Red" restrictions which will be used in selecting the new locations and evaluating the viability of existing locations;
2. consider the feasibility of having some "No Right Turn on Red" restrictions apply only during periods of significant pedestrian activity; and
3. submit a report thereon to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee.
Votes and Motions on Roncesvalles Avenue Streetscape Improvements
Motion to Adopt the Item as Amended (Carried)
5/27/2009 11:18:17 AM “PW24.5 - Adopt the item as amended” 34 yea+5 nay,2/3 maj,quorum
YES Ashton YES Augimeri YES Bussin [Chair] YES Carroll YES Cho YES Davis YES De Baeremaeker YES Del Grande YES Di Giorgio YES Filion YES Fletcher YES Giambrone YES Grimes YES Hall YES Jenkins YES Kelly YES Lee YES McConnell YES Mihevc YES Milczyn YES Miller YES Moscoe YES Nunziata YES Palacio YES Pantalone YES Parker YES Perks YES Perruzza YES Rae YES Saundercook YES Stintz YES Thompson YES Vaughan YES Walker
NO Ford NO Holyday NO Minnan-Wong NO Ootes NO Shiner
Motion by Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong (lost)
Vote
5/27/2009 11:16:07 AM “PW24.5 - Minnan-Wong - Motion 1” 8 yea+31 nay,failed,quorum
YES Del Grande YES Ford YES Holyday YES Minnan-Wong YES Ootes YES Shiner YES Stintz YES Thompson
NO Ashton NO Augimeri NO Bussin [Chair] NO Carroll NO Cho NO Davis NO De Baeremaeker NO Di Giorgio NO Filion NO Fletcher NO Giambrone NO Grimes NO Hall NO Jenkins NO Kelly NO Lee NO McConnell NO Mihevc NO Milczyn NO Miller NO Moscoe NO Nunziata NO Palacio NO Pantalone NO Parker NO Perks NO Perruzza NO Rae NO Saundercook NO Vaughan NO Walker
Motion by Councillor Bill Saundercook (Recommendation 1 carried; Recommendation 2 lost)
Recommendation 1 carried on a show of hands.
Rcommendation 2 lost as follows:
5/27/2009 11:17:14 AM “PW24.5 - Saundercook - Part 2” 8 yea+31 nay,failed,quorum
YES Di Giorgio YES Jenkins YES Minnan-Wong YES Palacio YES Parker YES Perruzza YES Shiner YES Thompson
NO Ashton NO Augimeri NO Bussin [Chair] NO Carroll NO Cho NO Davis NO De Baeremaeker NO Del Grande NO Filion NO Fletcher NO Ford NO Giambrone NO Grimes NO Hall NO Holyday NO Kelly NO Lee NO McConnell NO Mihevc NO Milczyn NO Miller NO Moscoe NO Nunziata NO Ootes NO Pantalone NO Perks NO Rae NO Saundercook NO Stintz NO Vaughan NO Walker
Original Committee Recommendations
5/27/2009 11:18:17 AM “PW24.5 - Adopt the item as amended” 34 yea+5 nay,2/3 maj,quorum
YES Ashton YES Augimeri YES Bussin [Chair] YES Carroll YES Cho YES Davis YES De Baeremaeker YES Del Grande YES Di Giorgio YES Filion YES Fletcher YES Giambrone YES Grimes YES Hall YES Jenkins YES Kelly YES Lee YES McConnell YES Mihevc YES Milczyn YES Miller YES Moscoe YES Nunziata YES Palacio YES Pantalone YES Parker YES Perks YES Perruzza YES Rae YES Saundercook YES Stintz YES Thompson YES Vaughan YES Walker
NO Ford NO Holyday NO Minnan-Wong NO Ootes NO Shiner
Motion by Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong (lost)
That a new Recommendation 1 be added to read as follows, and the remaining
recommendations be numbered accordingly:
"1. The Roncesvalles Avenue
Streetscape Improvements Class Environmental Study recommend that 4 lanes of
traffic be retained."
Vote
5/27/2009 11:16:07 AM “PW24.5 - Minnan-Wong - Motion 1” 8 yea+31 nay,failed,quorum
YES Del Grande YES Ford YES Holyday YES Minnan-Wong YES Ootes YES Shiner YES Stintz YES Thompson
NO Ashton NO Augimeri NO Bussin [Chair] NO Carroll NO Cho NO Davis NO De Baeremaeker NO Di Giorgio NO Filion NO Fletcher NO Giambrone NO Grimes NO Hall NO Jenkins NO Kelly NO Lee NO McConnell NO Mihevc NO Milczyn NO Miller NO Moscoe NO Nunziata NO Palacio NO Pantalone NO Parker NO Perks NO Perruzza NO Rae NO Saundercook NO Vaughan NO Walker
Motion by Councillor Bill Saundercook (Recommendation 1 carried; Recommendation 2 lost)
VoteThat Council adopt the following recommendations of the Toronto Pedestrian Committee, contained in the letter (April 28, 2009) from the Committee
[PW24.5a]:
1. The Toronto Pedestrian Committee be included in the review of future road projects, particularly those with streetcar stop alterations.
2. Given that the parking supply in the recommended alternative is greater than the observed peak demand, the next phase of design work investigate the possibility of removing additional parking spaces in low demand areas in order to widen sidewalks or provide bicycle parking.
Recommendation 1 carried on a show of hands.
Rcommendation 2 lost as follows:
5/27/2009 11:17:14 AM “PW24.5 - Saundercook - Part 2” 8 yea+31 nay,failed,quorum
YES Di Giorgio YES Jenkins YES Minnan-Wong YES Palacio YES Parker YES Perruzza YES Shiner YES Thompson
NO Ashton NO Augimeri NO Bussin [Chair] NO Carroll NO Cho NO Davis NO De Baeremaeker NO Del Grande NO Filion NO Fletcher NO Ford NO Giambrone NO Grimes NO Hall NO Holyday NO Kelly NO Lee NO McConnell NO Mihevc NO Milczyn NO Miller NO Moscoe NO Nunziata NO Ootes NO Pantalone NO Perks NO Rae NO Saundercook NO Stintz NO Vaughan NO Walker
Original Committee Recommendations
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:
1. City Council grant authority to the General Manager of Transportation Services to
issue a Notice of Study Completion and to file the Project File for the
Roncesvalles Avenue Streetscape Improvements Class Environmental Assessment
Study in the public record for 30 days in accordance with the requirements of
the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment.
2. The appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
Motion by Councillor Saundercook
Councillor Bill Saundercook has moved the following motion on the Roncesvalles Avenue Streetscape Study:
That Council adopt the following recommendations of the Toronto Pedestrian Committee, contained in the letter (April 28, 2009) from the Committee [PW24.5a]:
1. The Toronto Pedestrian Committee be included in the review of future road projects, particularly those with streetcar stop alterations.
2. Given that the parking supply in the recommended alternative is greater than the observed peak demand, the next phase of design work investigate the possibility of removing additional parking spaces in low demand areas in order to widen sidewalks or provide bicycle parking.
That Council adopt the following recommendations of the Toronto Pedestrian Committee, contained in the letter (April 28, 2009) from the Committee [PW24.5a]:
1. The Toronto Pedestrian Committee be included in the review of future road projects, particularly those with streetcar stop alterations.
2. Given that the parking supply in the recommended alternative is greater than the observed peak demand, the next phase of design work investigate the possibility of removing additional parking spaces in low demand areas in order to widen sidewalks or provide bicycle parking.
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