(Report dated June 11, 1998, addressed to North York Community Council, from the Commissioner of Transportation,
North York Civic Centre.)
Subject:Temporary Road Closure: Grenadine Court, North York Humber
Purpose:Neighbourhood Street Party
Source of funds:
With the exception of the $50.00 application fee, all costs associated with the temporary road closure are included within
the1998 operating budget.
Recommendations:
- By enactment of a confirmatory By-law adopting this report, Grenadine Court be temporarily closed from 8:00 a.m. on
Saturday, August 29 to 12:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 30, for the purpose of conducting a neighbourhood street party,
subject to the applicants compliance with By-law No. 27433 of the former City of North York; and
- During this temporary closure, there shall be no use of the closed road for vehicle traffic except under the authority of a
permit issued by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services.
Council Reference/Background/History:
Similar events have occurred for the past four years, without incident.
Discussion:
A review of the area has determined that the closure would not adversely affect the surrounding road system. The
organizers have obtained the approval from the affected residents. The Fire Department has indicated that they have no
objection to the road closure, subject to the applicant ensuring that the areas to be barricaded off are kept clear of parked
vehicles and obstacles that could interfere with emergency services and that in the event of an emergency, personnel be
available to remove the barricades.
Conclusions:
That permission be granted for the temporary closure of Grenadine Court to accommodate the local street party.
Contact Name:
Mike Frederick, Director of Operations (395-7484)
(Copy of attached map, is on file in the office of the City Clerk.)
