Item - 2021.TE29.67

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and all of Linnsmore Crescent, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 29.8 metres north, from November 15, 2021 to February 23, 2022.

2. City Council to authorize the closure of the north side pedestrian crossing space and north sidewalk on Strathmore Boulevard, between the east side of Linnsmore Crescent and a point 20 metres west, from November 15, 2021 to February 23, 2022.

3. City Council authorize the closure of both sidewalks and all of Strathmore Boulevard, between Linnsmore Crescent and a point 27 metres west, from February 24, 2022 to April 20, 2023.

4. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and the southbound lane on Linnsmore Crescent, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 24 metres north, from February 24, 2022 to April 20, 2023.

5. City Council designate Linnsmore Crescent, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 24 metres north as one-way northbound.

6. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the east side of Linnsmore Crescent, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 24 metres north.

7. City Council prohibit stopping at all times, on the east side of Linnsmore Crescent, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 24 metres north.

8. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

9. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.

10. City 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.

11. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.

12. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic 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.

13. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic 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.

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

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. City Council direct that Strathmore Boulevard and Linnsmore Crescent be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

18. City Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect from the 16th day to the last day of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the north side of Wolverleigh Boulevard, between Linnsmore Crescent and Woodington Avenue, to be in effect from Monarch Park Avenue to Woodington Avenue.

19. City Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect at anytime, December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, on the north side of Wolverleigh Boulevard, between Linnsmore Crescent and Woodington Avenue, to be in effect from Monarch Park Avenue to Woodington Avenue.

20. City Council amend the existing permit parking regulation in effect 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., except no parking from the 16th day to the last day of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive and no parking anytime from December 1 of one year to March 31 of the next following year, inclusive, on the even (north) side of Wolverleigh Boulevard, between Linnsmore Crescent and Coxwell Avenue, to be in effect from Monarch Park Avenue to Coxwell Avenue.

21. City Council enact permit parking in effect 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., on the even (north) side of Wolverleigh Boulevard, between Linnsmore Crescent and Monarch Park Avenue.

22. City Council amend the existing parking prohibition in effect from the first day to the 15th day of each month, from April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the south side of Wolverleigh Boulevard, between Linnsmore Crescent and Woodington Avenue, to be in effect from Monarch Park Avenue to Woodington Avenue.

23. City Council amend the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., except no parking from the 1st day to the 15th day of each month, April 1 to November 30, inclusive, on the odd (south) side of Wolverleigh Boulevard, between Linnsmore Crescent and Coxwell Avenue, to be in effect from Monarch Park Avenue to Coxwell Avenue.

24. City Council enact permit parking in effect 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., on the odd (south) side of Wolverleigh Boulevard, between Linnsmore Crescent and Monarch Park Avenue.

25. City Council require a written commitment from the TTC to the resident at 21 Linsmore for the creation of a designated spot and the provision of electric vehicle charging equipment before work commences on Phase 2, and this commitment to be placed on file with City Staff and the local Councillor.

26. City Council direct Transportation to affix per permit parking on Strathmore between Oakdene and Linsmore to North side and authorize the General Manger, Transportation Services to bring forward any bills to make that change prior Phase 2 work commencing.

27. City Council direct the TTC to obtain parking spots for residents who are losing access to parking in a nearby off-street lot, particularly 1275 Danforth Avenue and to provide written confirmation to the City before the Phase 2 work commences.  

28. City Council direct Transportation Services to move parking on the  west wide of Linsmore Crescent, north of Strathmore Blvd one space north to bring forward any bills to make that change prior Phase 2 work commencing.

City Council on November 9, 10 and 12, 2021, referred Item TE28.31, headed "Construction Staging Area - TTC Easier Access Program - Greenwood Station (Stages 2 to 4)", back to Toronto and East York Community Council for further consideration.

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The report (September 23, 2021) from the Acting Director, Traffic Management, Transportation Services recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and all of Linnsmore Crescent, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 29.8 metres north, from November 15, 2021 to February 23, 2022.

2. City Council to authorize the closure of the north side pedestrian crossing space and north sidewalk on Strathmore Boulevard, between the east side of Linnsmore Crescent and a point 20 metres west, from November 15, 2021 to February 23, 2022.

3. City Council authorize the closure of both sidewalks and all of Strathmore Boulevard, between Linnsmore Crescent and a point 27 metres west, from February 24, 2022 to April 20, 2023.

4. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and the southbound lane on Linnsmore Crescent, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 24 metres north, from February 24, 2022 to April 20, 2023.

5. City Council designate Linnsmore Crescent, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 24 metres north as one-way northbound.

6. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times, on the east side of Linnsmore Crescent, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 24 metres north.

7. City Council prohibit stopping at all times, on the east side of Linnsmore Crescent, between Strathmore Boulevard and a point 24 metres north.

8. City Council direct the applicant to pressure wash the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways weekly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

9. City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper enhanced lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.

10. City 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.

11. City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.

12. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Traffic 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.

13. City Council direct the applicant to provide a sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Traffic 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.

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

15. 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.

16. 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.

17. City Council direct that Strathmore Boulevard and Linnsmore Crescent be returned to pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.