14.REQUEST FOR BY-LAW PROHIBITING GARBAGE, WASTE , AND RECYCLING MATERIAL BEING PLACED ON ARTERIAL ROADS FOR COLLECTION ON NON-COLLECTION DAYS.

Councillor Frances Nunziata, Ward 27, York-Humber

(October 27, 1998)

Moved by Councillor Nunziata

Seconded by Councillor Mihevc

WHEREAS local residents and members of the York-Humber business community are working hard to improve the appearance and safety of Weston Road and Eglinton Avenue; and

WHEREAS the proliferation of garbage and debris scattered around the area of these two arterial roads can be directly attributed to some residents and businesses putting their garbage out on non-collection days; and

WHEREAS this garbage is not only an eyesore for the community, but requires more staff to clean up the area and can also present a traffic hazard to motorists;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the York Community Council indicate to the Works and Utilities Committee and the Urban Environment and Development Committee, that it supports the drafting of a by-law that would prohibit garbage, waste, and recycling material from being put out on arterial roads for collection on non-collection days, and that the municipality be empowered to fine those property owners and businesses who fail to comply with this by-law.