Temporary Road Closure - Cortleigh Boulevard -
North York Centre South
The North York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April 23, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Transportation, North York Civic Centre:
Purpose:
To temporary close a portion of Cortleigh Boulevard in order to conduct their annual Victoria Day Street Party and
fireworks display.
Source of funds:
With the exception of a fifty dollar application fee received from the applicant, all costs associated with the temporary
closure are included within the 1998 operating budget.
Recommendation:
That permission for the temporary road closure of Cortleigh Boulevard on May 18, 1998 be granted, subject to the
applicant=s compliance with procedural By-law No. 27433, and that the appropriate By-law be enacted by Council to
temporary close Cortleigh Boulevard.
Council Reference/Background/History:
Similar events have been conducted at this location for the past five years, without incident.
Discussion:
Our investigations have determined that the proposed closure would not adversely affect the surrounding road system. The
Toronto Police Services and the local Councillors have no objections to the temporary road closure of Cortleigh Boulevard.
Furthermore, local home owners and/or tenants, by virtue of their signatures affixed to the application form, have indicated
their support of this event.
In accordance with the Procedural By-law No. 24733, I have requested comments from the Toronto Fire Chief and he
advises that he would not object to this closure provided the following conditions are adhered to:
- that the fireworks display set-up area be located 30 metres (100 ft) from property and people;
- that the fireworks display set-up area is not located near overhead wires; and
- the temporary road closure policy requires that 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
organizers be made aware that should an emergency arise, it could well interrupt the event as planned.
Conclusions:
In view of the above, this department recommends that the appropriate By-law be enacted to ensure that Cortleigh
Boulevard from Alexandra Wood to Proudfoot Avenue be closed temporary on Monday May 18, 1998, from 5:00 p.m. to
10:00 p.m..
Contact Name:
Mr. Michael Frederick, 395-7484
