11 September 1998

To:Chairman and Members of the Community Council

From:Roberto Stopnicki

Director, Transportation Services - District 3

Subject:Temporary Road Closure Application: Edinburgh Drive

North York Centre South

Purpose:

To temporarily close a portion of Edinburgh Drive for the purpose of conducting a religious Sukkos celebration.

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:

1.By enactment of a confirmatory By-law adopting this report, Edinburgh Drive, from Bathurst Street to a point 40 metres east of Bathurst Street, be temporarily closed from 8:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., on Tuesday, October 6, for the purpose of conducting a religious Sukkos celebration, subject to the applicant's compliance with By-law No. 27433, of the former City of North York; and

2.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 the Works and Emergency Services Department.

Council Reference/Background/History:

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

Discussion:

The Transportation Division of the Works and Emergency Services Department has received no objections, subject 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 organizers be made aware that should an emergency arise, it could well interrupt the event as planned;

• All activities are subject to the City's Noise By-law;

• All parking restrictions/prohibitions, on the portion of Edinburgh Drive not affected by the temporary closure, must be strictly adhered to; and

• A representative for the Synagogue be accessible to the residents of Edinburgh Drive to ensure that the above conditions are abided by.

Conclusions:

In view of the above, this department recommends that the appropriate By-law be enacted to ensure that Edinburgh Drive between Bathurst Street and the laneway 40 metres east of Bathurst Street, be closed temporary on Tuesday October 6, 1998, from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m..

Contact Name:

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

Roberto Stopnicki

Director, Transportation Services - District 3

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