STAFF REPORT
February 22, 2000
To: North York Community Council
From: Roberto Stopnicki, Director, Transportation Services, District 3
Subject:Temporary Road Closure: Baycrest Avenue
(North York Centre South)
Purpose:
To temporarily close a portion of Baycrest Avenue to accomodate the 20th Annual Baycrest Challenge Fun Run.
Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
All costs associated with the temporary closure of a portion of Baycrest Avenue, excluding the application fee, are included
within the Division's Operating Budget.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)by enactment of a confirmatory By-law adopting this report, Baycrest Avenue be closed temporarily on Sunday, May
14, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., subject to the applicant's compliance with procedural By-law No. 27433 of the former
City of North York; and
(2)during the temporary closure, there shall be no use of the closed road for vehicular traffic except under the authority of
a permit issued by the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services Department. The permit will identify any
conditions imposed by the Toronto Police, Fire and Ambulance Services.
Background:
Similar events have been conducted at this location for the proceeding 19 years, without incident.
Comments:
The Transportation Services Division of the Works and Emergency Services Department has received no objections from
any affected Departments, Divisions or agencies, subject to the following condition from Fire Services:
l The applicant shall insure that the area to be barricaded off is clear of parked vehicles and obstacles that would
interfere with the movement of Fire Services vehicles, in the event of an emergency, and that personnel be readily available
to remove the barricades in order not to impede the movement of the Fire Services vehicles should an emergency occur.
Further, the organizers of the event are aware that should an emergency arise within the involved area, it could well
interrupt the program as planned.
Conclusion:
The Transportation Services Division supports the temporary closure of a portion of Baycrest Avenue as requested by the
applicant.
Contact:
Allen Pinkerton
Manager, Traffic Operations, District 3
Telephone: 395-7463
Facsimile: 395-7482
E-mail: ajpinker@toronto.ca
Roberto Stopnicki
Director
PC/bcb
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List of Attachments:
Attachment 1: Map - Baycrest Avenue, Bathurst Street to Ameer Avenue, Temporary Road Closure
