Request for Direction

Street Lighting on Queensgrove Road

Ward 13 - Scarborough Bluffs

The Scarborough Community Council recommends the adoption of Option A in the following report (November 4, 1998) from Councillor Brian Ashton:

Purpose:

To report to Scarborough Community Council on the results of a petition for street lighting on Queensgrove Road.

Financial Implications:

If approved, the type of construction, costs and timing will have to be determined.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that Scarborough Community Council approve one of the following options:

Option A:that street lighting on Queensgrove Road between Viewbank Road and Crescentwood Road not be approved;

Option B:that street lighting on Queensgrove Road between Viewbank Road and Crescentwood Road be approved; or

Option C:that this report and petition be referred to staff for evaluation and report thereon to Community Council.

Background:

My office is in receipt of a request for street lighting on Queensgrove Road between Viewbank Road and Crescentwood Road in the Warden Avenue/Kingston Road area of the Birchcliff Community.

Queensgrove Road is a residential road of single-family residences. This is one of the last remaining streets in Scarborough that has no street lighting.

The rationale for the installation of street lighting from a resident was based primarily on the issue of public safety, both pedestrian and automobile.

In accordance with previous policy of the former City of Scarborough, a petition was initiated in my office to determine the level of support for street lighting on Queensgrove Road. Each residence was provided with a petition permitting the opportunity to indicate their support or opposition. The principle of one vote per household was applied.

Out of 30 properties, including 24 Crescentwood Road that has driveway frontage on Queensgrove Road, 10 are in favour, 18 opposed, and 2 could not be contacted. Of the 10 in favour, 3 were conditional on underground wiring.

Conclusion:

A majority of households do not support the installation of street lighting on Queensgrove Road.

Contact Name:

Councillor Brian Ashton

Scarborough Bluffs

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The Scarborough Community Council received a communication from Mr. Kirk Ryan, Queensgrove Road resident, in support of street lighting on Queensgrove Road, a copy of which was provided to all Members of the Community Council, and a copy thereof is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.