19 May 1998

 To:Chairman and Members of the North York Community Council

 From:Jim Kinrade

Commissioner of Transportation

North York Civic Center

 Subject:Temporary Road Closure: Logandale Road

 Purpose:To temporarily close Logandale Road, to accommodate an annual street party.

 Source of funds:

 All costs associated with the temporary closure of Logandale Road, excluding the $50.00 application fee, are included within the 1998 operating budget.

 Recommendations:

 That the appropriate by-law be enacted to grant permission for the temporary road closure of Logandale Road, on Wednesday, July 1, 1998, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., subject to the applicant's compliance with procedural By-Law #27433 of the former City of North York.

 Council Reference/Background/History:

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

 Discussions:

 This department has received no objections from any affected Departments and agencies, subject to the following condition from the Fire Department:

• The applicant shall insure that the area to be barricaded off is clear of parked vehicles and obstacles that would interfere with the movement of fire department vehicles, in the event of an emergency, and that personnel be readily available to remove the barricades in order not to impede the movement of the fire department vehicles should an emergency occur. Further, the organizers of the event be made aware that should an emergency arise within the involved area, it could well interrupt the program as planned.

 Conclusions:

 In view of the foregoing, this department supports the temporary closure of Logandale Road as requested by the applicant.

 Contact Name:

 Mr. Michael Frederick, Director of Operations, 395-7484.

 Jim S. Kinrade,

Commissioner of Transportation