Item - 2025.EY22.16

The Etobicoke York Community Council:

1. Authorized the closure of the north sidewalk and a 3.7 metre wide portion of the westbound curb vehicle traffic lane on Locust Street, between a point 62 metres east of Weston Road and a point 70 metres further east, from April 9, 2025 to April 30, 2028.

2. Rescinded the existing 1 hour parking in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on south side of Locust Street, between a point 61 metres northeast of Weston Road and the northeast end of Locust Street from April 9, 2025 to April 30, 2028.

3. Prohibited stopping at all times on the south side of Locust Street, between a point 61 metres east of Weston Road and the northeast end of Locust Street from April 9, 2025 to April 30, 2028.

4. 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.

5. 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 City engineer and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. Directed the applicant to provide 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 provide 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 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.

11. 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 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.

12. Directed that Locust Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

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

Pomerleau Inc is constructing a 37-storey residential condominium building at 8-16 Locust Street. The site is located on the north side Locust Street and 62 metres east of Weston Road.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the north sidewalk and a portion of the westbound curb lane on Locust Street for a period of 36 months, from April 9, 2025 to April 30, 2028, in order to facilitate construction staging operations. Pedestrian movements on the north side of Locust Street abutting the site will be restricted and pedestrians will be directed to the south side sidewalk of Locust Street. Two-way traffic flow will be maintained on Locust Street at all times.

At its meeting on April 2, 2025, Etobicoke York Community Council deferred consideration of the item and requested the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building, the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the City Solicitor to coordinate a supplementary report addressing a number of items and report directly to the April 30, 2025, meeting of Etobicoke York Community Council. The items for consideration are as follows:

a. The potential to enhance safety measures to protect current residents and   children living on Locust Street while heavy construction takes place;

b. The creation of an alternate staging area through the applicant’s acquisition and acceptable relocation of the owners and tenants living at 6 Locust Street;

c. The potential city liability should the city approve the demolition of half of the semi-detached home at 8 Locust Street;

d. Any additional due diligence to be required of the applicant by the city, such as pre-construction inspections of homes in the vicinity of the site that may be impacted by heavy construction activity; and

e. Any additional matters relevant to Etobicoke York Community Council’s consideration of the Construction Staging application for 8-16 Locust Street.