4 May 1998
To:Chairman and Members of the North York Community Council
From:Jim Kinrade,
Commissioner of Transportation
North York Civic Centre
Subject:Temporary Road Closure: Mildenhall Road and Cheltenham Avenue
Purpose:To temporarily close Mildenhall Road, between Rochester and Buckingham Avenues, and Cheltenham Avenue
from St. Ives Crescent to Mildenhall Road to permit the Lawrence Park Community Athletic Association to conduct their
annual Community Picnic on Saturday June 6, 1998.
Source of funds:
With the exception of a $50.00 application fee, all costs associated with the temporary closure are included within the 1998
operating budget.
Recommendations:
That permission for the temporary closure of Mildenhall Road and Cheltenham Avenue be granted and that the appropriate
By-Law be enacted by Council.
Council Reference/Background/History:
It should be noted that the above event has been conducted at this location for the past 19 years, without any serious
incidents.
Discussions:
A request has been received from Mr. William Best, on behalf of the Lawrence Park Community Athletic Association, to
temporarily close Mildenhall Road, between Rochester and Buckingham Avenues, and Cheltenham Avenue from St. Ives
Crescent to Mildenhall Road to vehicle traffic. This closure is required to accommodate their annual Community Picnic.
In accordance with the former City of North York Procedural By-Law #24733, the appropriate agencies and departments
have been contacted for comments. There have been no objections to the closure, subject to the applicant adhering to the
following conditions .
The applicant shall ensure that the area to be barricaded off is clear of parked vehicles and any obstacles that would
interfere with the movement of emergency vehicles.
Further, that the organizer be made aware that should an emergency arise, it could interrupt the program as planned.
Conclusions:
This department recommends that the appropriate By-Law be enacted to ensure that Mildenhall Road and Cheltenham
Avenue be closed to vehicular traffic on Saturday, June 6, 1998, from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Contact Name:
Mr. Michael Frederick, Director of Operations, at 395-7484.
Commissioner
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