Item - 2024.TE13.26

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized the closure of the north sidewalk and a 6.23 metre wide portion of the westbound north curb lane on Lombard Street, between Church Street and a point 47.3 metres west, from May 8, 2024 to May 31, 2026, inclusive.

2. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Lombard Street, between a point 152 metres east of Victoria Street and Church Street

3. Rescinded the existing maximum 20 minute delivery vehicle parking zone on the south side of Lombard Street, between a point 9 metres west of Church Street and a point 12 metres further west.

4. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the south side of Lombard Street, between a point 138 metres east of Victoria Street and a point 25 metres further east.

5. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation on the north side of Lombard Street, between a point 146 metres east of Victoria Street and a point 6 metres further east, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $6.50 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours.

6. Rescinded the existing maximum 20 minute delivery vehicle parking zone on the south side of Lombard Street, between a point 9 metres west of Church Street and a point 9 metres further west.

7. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Lombard Street, between Church Street and a point 47.3 metres west.

8. Rescinded the existing stopping prohibition on the south side of Richmond Street East, between Church Street and a point 29.4 metres west from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays.

9. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation on the south side of Richmond Street East, between Church Street and a point 43 metres west, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday and from 1:00 p.m.to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, at a rate of $6.50 per hour and for a maximum period of three hours.

10. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation on the south side of Richmond Street East, between Church Street and a point 43 metres west, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, at a rate of $6.50 per hour and for a maximum period of 2.5 hours.

11. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Richmond Street East, between Church Street and a point 29.4 metres west.

12. Directed 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. Directed 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. Directed 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. Directed 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. Directed 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. Directed 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. Directed 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. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

20. Directed 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. Directed 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. Directed 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.

23. Directed that Church Street, Lombard Street and Richmond Street East be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

24. Directed 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 with 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.

25. Directed the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.

26. Directed that the occupation permit for construction staging on Church Street, Lombard Street and Richmond Street East be conditional subject to there being no conflicts with Metrolinx transit project construction.

27. Directed the applicant to create a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the construction site hoarding, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

28. Directed 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.

29. Directed the applicant to mitigate light pollution by installing a shield/barrier on any lighting standards in close proximity to adjacent residential properties, such as cranes.

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

Madison Church Richmond Limited is constructing a 45-storey residential condominium with ground floor retail at 114-120 Church Street and 59 Richmond Street East.  The site is located on the west side of Church Street between Lombard Street and Richmond Street East.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close a portion of the westbound curb lane on Lombard Street for a period of 25 months, from May 8, 2024 to May 31, 2026 to accommodate a construction staging area.  It should be noted that the construction staging area has been installed and is operating under monthly street Occupation permit.  The sidewalk on the north side of Lombard Street is closed daily during construction hours.  Pedestrian operations on the south side of Lombard Street is maintained at all times.