The North York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (March 30, 1998) from the Commissioner of Transportation, North York Civic Centre:

Purpose:

To temporarily close Brookfield Road to allow the York Mills Valley Association to conduct their annual Valley Fair.

Source of funds:

With the exception of a $50.00 application fee, all costs associated with the temporary closure are included within the 1998 operating budget.

Recommendations:

That permission for the temporary closure of Brookfield Road be granted and that the appropriate By-law be enacted by Council.

Council Reference/Background/History:

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

Discussions:

A request has been received from Mr. Grant Warfield, on behalf of the York Mills Valley Association Setup Committee, to temporarily close Brookfield Road to vehicle traffic. This closure is required to accommodate their annual Valley Fair.

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 condition:

- 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 Brookfield Road is closed to vehicle traffic on Saturday, June 6, 1998, from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.

Contact Name:

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