4 May 1998

To:Chairman and Members of the Community Council

From:Jim Kinrade, Commissioner of Transportation

North York Civic Centre

Subject:Temporary Road Closure Application: Cortleigh Boulevard

Purpose:To temporary close a portion of Cortleigh Boulevard in order to conduct their annual Victoria Day Street Party and fireworks display.

Source of funds:

With the exception of a fifty dollar application fee received from the applicant, all costs associated with the temporary closure are included within the 1998 operating budget.

Recommendations:

That permission for the temporary road closure of Cortleigh Boulevard on May 18, 1998 be granted, subject to the applicant=s compliance with procedural By-law #27433, and that the appropriate By-law be enacted by Council to temporary close Cortleigh Boulevard.

Council Reference/Background/History:

Similar events have been conducted at this location for the past five years, without incident.

Discussion:

Our investigations have determined that the proposed closure would not adversely affect the surrounding road system. The Toronto Police Services and the local Councillors have no objections to the temporary road closure of Cortleigh Boulevard. Furthermore, local home owners and/or tenants, by virtue of their signatures affixed to the application form, have indicated their support of this event.

In accordance with the Procedural By-law #24733, I have requested comments from the Toronto Fire Chief and he advises that he would not object to this closure provided the following conditions are adhered to:

1. That the fireworks display set-up area be located 30 metres (100 ft) from property and people;

2. That the fireworks display set-up area is not located near overhead wires; and

3. The temporary road closure policy requires that 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 organizers be made aware that should an emergency arise, it could well interrupt the event as planned.

Conclusions:

In view of the above, this department recommends that the appropriate By-law be enacted to ensure that Cortleigh Boulevard from Alexandra Wood to Proudfoot Avenue be closed temporary on Monday May 18, 1998, from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m..

Contact Name:

Mr. Michael Frederick, 395-7484

Commissioner

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