Item - 2021.EY28.18

That City Council adopt the following recommendations in the report (November 3, 2021) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services:

1. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk on The East Mall, between Bloor Street West and Gibbs Road, from December 16, 2021 to November 30, 2024.

2. City Council authorize the closure of the south sidewalk on Gibbs Road, between The East Mall and a point approximately 134 metres west, from December 16, 2021 to November 30, 2024.

3. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on both sides of Gibbs Street, between The East Mall and Highway 427 northbound ramp.

4. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Gibbs Street, between The East Mall and a point 61 metres west.

5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Gibbs Street, between The East Mall and Highway 427 northbound ramp.

6. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed, to keep clear of any construction debris and made safe.

7. City Council direct the applicant to clearly consult and communicate all construction, parking and road occupancy impacts with local business improvement areas and resident associations in advance of any physical road modifications.

8. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrian, cyclist and motorist safety is considered at all times.

9. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, on a daily basis to control construction vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

10. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and Toronto Police Construction Liaison Officer, during large scale concrete pours and large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

11. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

12. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

13. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, onto every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.

That the Etobicoke York Community Council: 

1. Forward the item to City Council without recommendations.

2. Request that the appropriate staff meet with the applicant, representatives from Bloorlea Middle School, and with the Ward Councillor to resolve concerns regarding dust emissions from the site.