Temporary Road Closure -
Ridley Boulevard between Bombay Avenue and Sandringham Drive
North York Centre
The North York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report
(January 30, 1998) from the Commissioner of Transportation, North York Civic Centre:
Purpose:
To temporarily close a portion of Ridley Boulevard in order to conduct their annual Victoria Day
Street Party and fireworks display.
Source of funds:
A $50.00 application fee has been received from the applicant All other costs are included within
this department's 1998 operating budget.
Recommendation:
That permission for the temporary closure of Ridley Boulevard, Bombay Avenue to Sandringham
Drive, be granted and that the appropriate By-law be enacted by Council.
Council Reference/Background/History:
Similar events have been conducted at this location for the past three years, without incident.
Discussions:
A request has been received from Mr. Peter Seligman, on behalf of the residents of Ridley Boulevard
to temporarily close Ridley Boulevard to vehicular traffic. This closure is required to accommodate
their annual Victoria Day Street Party and fireworks display.
In accordance with the former City of North York Procedural By-law No. 24733, the appropriate
agencies and departments have been contacted for comments. There have been no objections to the
closure, subject to the applicant adhering to the following conditions:
- •that the fireworks display set up area not be closer than 30 metres to property or people, or
near overhead wires; and
- •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
organizer be made aware that should an emergency arise, it could well interrupt the program
as planned.
Conclusions:
This department recommends that the appropriate by-law be enacted to ensure that Ridley
Boulevard, from Bombay Avenue to Sandringham Drive, is closed to vehicle traffic on Monday,
May 18, 1998, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m..
Contact Name:
Mr. Michael Frederick, Director of Operations, at 395-7484
