Item - 2024.NY19.28

North York Community Council:  

1. Authorized the continuation of the closure of the south sidewalk, the south side parking lane, and a 2.5 metre wide portion of the eastbound traffic lane on Harlandale Avenue, between a point 17 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 22.5 metres further west, from December 4, 2024 to May 31, 2025, inclusive.

2. Authorized the continuation of the closure of the south sidewalk, the south side parking lane, the north side parking lane, and a 2.5 metre wide portion of the eastbound traffic lane on Harlandale Avenue, between a point 70 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 37 metres further west, from December 4, 2024 to May 31, 2025, inclusive.

3. Directed the applicant to continue to pressure wash or sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

4. Directed the applicant to continue constructing and maintaining 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 City engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

5. Directed the applicant to continue ensuring 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.

6. Directed the applicant to continue 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.

7. Directed the applicant to continue installing appropriate signage and request the applicant to install converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.

8. Directed the applicant to continue providing 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.

9. Directed the applicant to continue providing 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.

10. Directed the applicant to continue installing cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

11. Directed the applicant to continue posting 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.

12. Directed the applicant to continue providing 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.

13. Directed the applicant to continue to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance, and construction activities to municipal infrastructure within the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work.

14. Directed that Harlandale Avenue be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

15. Directed the applicant to continue providing monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

The Toronto Transit Commission has undertaken the installation of a duct bank and pavement rehabilitation on the south side of Harlandale Avenue, between Yonge Street and Beecroft Road.

At its meeting of February 22, 2024, North York Community Council authorized the temporary closure of the south sidewalk, eastbound traffic lane and the on-street parking spaces on both sides of Harlandale Avenue, from February 29, 2024 to September 30, 2024.

Toronto Transit Commission has requested an extension of the duration of the construction staging area on Harlandale Avenue, as the site has experienced a number of construction delays due to multiple conflicts with underground utilities.

In view of the above, Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the duration of the above noted closures, for an additional six months, from December 4, 2024 to May 31, 2025.