Item - 2023.TE8.24

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:  

1. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk and a 3.9 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Elm Street, between Yonge Street and a point 64 metres west, and provision of a temporary 2.1 metre-wide pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the westbound curb lane, from November 30, 2023 to November 30, 2027.

2. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and a 3.2 metre wide portion of the southbound curb lane on Yonge Street, between Elm Street and a point 40 metres north, and provision of a temporary 2.1 metre-wide pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the southbound curb lane, from November 30, 2023 to November 30, 2027.

3. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, at a rate of $5.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the north side of Elm Street, between Yonge Street and a point 64 metres west.

4. City Council rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Elm Street, between Yonge Street and a point 20 metres west.

5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Elm Street, between Yonge Street and a point 64 metres west.

6. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday, 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, at a rate of $5.00 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the south side of Elm Street, between a point 45 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 34 metres further west.

7. City Council rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Elm Street, between Yonge Street and a point 45 metres west.

8. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Elm Street, between Yonge Street and a point 79 metres west.

9. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the west side of Yonge Street, between a point 19 metres south of Elm Street and a point 48 metres north of Elm Street.

10. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Monday to Friday except Public Holidays, on the west side of Yonge between, a point 19 metres south of Elm Street and a point 48 metres north of Elm Street.

11. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the west side of Yonge Street, between, a point 19 metres south of Elm Street and a point 48 metres north of Elm Street.

12. City Council direct the applicant to sweep the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

13. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

14. 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.

15. 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.

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

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

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

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

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. City Council direct that Elm Street and Yonge Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

23. City Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Yonge Street, City Council approval of this report is required.

8Elm Development Limited Partnership is constructing a 69-storey condominium building at 8 Elm Street. The site is located on the north-west corner of Elm Street and Yonge Street.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the north sidewalk and a portion of the westbound curb lane on Elm Street for a period of 48 months, from November 30, 2023 to November 30, 2027 to facilitate construction staging operations. Pedestrian movements on the north side of Elm Street, abutting the site, will be maintained in a 2.1 metre-wide covered and protected walkway. The construction staging area will result in the loss of eight on-street parking machine spaces on Elm Street.

Additionally, approval is being requested to close the west sidewalk, and southbound curb lane on Yonge Street for a period of 48 months, from November 30, 2023 to November 30, 2027. Pedestrian movements on the west side of Yonge Street, abutting the site, will be maintained in a 2.1 metre-wide covered and protected walkway.