Item - 2024.TE13.22

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the closure of the east sidewalk and the northbound curb side traffic lane on Bathurst Street, between Nassau Street and a point 85 metres south and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the northbound curb lane, from May 31, 2024 to December 1, 2027 inclusive.

2. City Council authorize the closure of the south sidewalk and a 2.8 metre wide portion of the eastbound curb side traffic lane on Nassau Street, between Bathurst Street and a point 69 metres east and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the eastbound curb lane, from May 31, 2024 to December 1, 2027 inclusive.

3. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, on the east side of Bathurst Street, between a point 50 metres north of Nassau Street and a point 135 metres south of Nassau Street.

4. City Council rescind the existing designated on-street loading zone regulation in effect at all times except 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, on the east side of Bathurst Street between a point 41 metres south of Nassau Street and a point 11 metres further south.

5. City Council rescind the existing no standing regulation in effect at all times on the west side of Leonard Avenue, between a point 20.6 metres south of Nassau Street and a point 11 metres further south.

6. City Council designate an accessible on-street loading zone to be in effect at all times on the west side of Leonard Avenue, between a point 20.6 metres south of Nassau Street and a point 11 metres further south.

7. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the east side of Bathurst Street, between a point 50 metres north of Nassau Street and a point 135 metres south of Nassau Street.

8. City Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the east side of Bathurst Street, between a point 50 metres north of Nassau Street and a point 135 metres south of Nassau Street.

9. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday except public holidays, on the east side of Bathurst Street, between a point 50 metres north of Nassau Street and a point 135 metres south of Nassau Street.

10. City Council prohibit standing at all times on the east side of Bathurst Street, between Nassau Street and a point 50 metres north.

11. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Bathurst Street, between Nassau Street and a point 85 metres south.

12. City Council designate a passenger loading zone to be in effect at all times on the east side of Bathurst Street, between a point 85 metres south of Nassau Street and a point 50 metres further south.

13. City Council rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Nassau Street, between Bathurst Street and a point 69 metres east.

14. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the south side of Nassau Street, between Bathurst Street and a point 69 metres east.

15. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Nassau Street, between Bathurst Street and Lippincott Street.

16. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Nassau Street, between Bathurst Street and Lippincott Street.

17. 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.

18. 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.

19. 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.

20. 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.

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

22. 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.

23. 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.

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

25. 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.

26. 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.

27. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to maintain any bicycle lanes, and install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the cycling lanes.

28. City Council direct the applicant 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.

29. City Council direct that Bathurst Street, Leonard Avenue and Nassau Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

30. 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 Bathurst Street, City Council approval of this report is required.

EllisDon Corporation has undertaken the constructing of a new tower addition for the Toronto Western Hospital at 399 Bathurst Street. The site is located on the southeast corner of Bathurst Street and Nassau Street.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the east sidewalk and the northbound curb lane on Bathurst Street for a period of 42 months, from May 31, 2024 to December 1, 2027 to facilitate construction staging operations. Pedestrian movements on the east side of Bathurst Street, abutting the site, will be maintained in a 2.1 metre-wide covered and protected walkway.

Additionally, authorization is being requested to close the south sidewalk and a 2.8 metre wide portion of the eastbound curb lane on Nassau Street for a period of 42 months, from May 31, 2024 to December 1, 2027. Pedestrian movements on the south side of Nassau 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 10 on-street parking machine spaces on the east side of Bathurst Street.