Installation of Flagpole Fronting

438 University Avenue (Downtown)

The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (September 13, 1999) from the Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1:

Purpose:

To report on a request from the Portuguese Consulate to install a flagpole on the sidewalk, within the public right of way fronting 438 University Avenue. As there is no specific provision for this type of installation in Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, I am required to report to your Committee.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Not applicable.

Recommendation:

That City Council approve the installation of a flagpole on the sidewalk, within the public right of way fronting 438 University Avenue, subject to the applicant entering into an encroachment agreement with the City of Toronto as prescribed under Chapter 313 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code.

Comments:

On September 8, 1999, Mr. Bernard Soares of BGS Designs Inc. submitted an application on behalf of Mr. C. Ferreira, Vice-Consul de Portugal of the Portuguese Consulate, for permission to install a 10.6 metre (35 feet) high flagpole, on the sidewalk at curbside, in line with the existing street furnishing.

Staff have inspected the area in the immediate vicinity of this property and have determined that the flagpole will not negatively impact the public right of way. Approval will be subject to the applicant obtaining clearances from the various utility companies and a letter of consent from the abutting owner of 438 University Avenue. The applicant has requested to install the flagpole prior to the Consul General's visit to Toronto on September 21, 1999.

Details of the flagpole are on file with my Department.

Conclusions:

As the flagpole will not negatively impact the public right of way, it should be permitted.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Ken McGuire, 392-7894