Item - 2016.TE18.56
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 13, 2016 with amendments.
- City Council considered this item on November 8, 2016 and postponed its consideration to a later date. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.
- City Council considered this item on October 5, 2016 and postponed its consideration to a later date. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on September 7, 2016 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on October 5, 2016.
- See also By-laws 1268-2016, 1269-2016, 909-2021
TE18.56 - Construction Staging Area - 25 Richmond Street East
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on December 13,14 and 15, 2016, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the closure of the sidewalk on the south side of Richmond Street East, from Victoria Street and a point 57.7 metres east of Victoria Street, from May 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019.
2. City Council rescind the existing "Pay and Display" regulation on the south side of Richmond Street East, from a point 37 metres east of Victoria Street to a point 20.7 metres further east.
3. City Council rescind the existing "Commercial Loading Zone" regulation on the south side of Richmond Street East, between a point 61 metres east of Victoria Street and a point 25 metres further east.
4. City Council enact a "No Stopping Anytime" regulation on south side of Richmond Street East, between Victoria Street and a point 90.8 metres east of Victoria Street.
5. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently displayed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.
6. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, on every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.
7. City Council direct that Richmond Street East be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-95695.pdf
Drawing No. 421G-2211 - Construction Staging Area - 25 Richmond Street East
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-95696.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-98732.pdf
(December 12, 2016) Supplementary report from the Acting Deputy General Manager, Transportation Services on Construction Staging - 25 Richmond Street East (TE18.56b)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-99174.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council delete the Toronto and East York Community Council recommendations and adopt instead the following recommendations contained in the supplementary report (December 12, 2016) from the General Manager, Transportation Services:
1. City Council approve the closure of the sidewalk on the south side of Richmond Street East, from Victoria Street and a point 57.7 metres east of Victoria Street, from May 1, 2017 to December 31, 2019.
2. City Council rescind the existing "Pay & Display" regulation on the south side of Richmond Street East, from a point 37 metres east of Victoria Street to a point 20.7 metres further east.
3. City Council rescind the existing "Commercial Loading Zone" regulation on the south side of Richmond Street East, between a point 61 metres east of Victoria Street and a point 25 metres further east.
4. City Council enact a "No Stopping Anytime" regulation on south side of Richmond Street East, between Victoria Street and a point 90.8 metres east of Victoria Street.
5. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently displayed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.
6. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, on every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.
7. City Council direct that Richmond Street East be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Dec-13-2016 9:12 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - TE18.56 - McConnell - motion 1 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 38 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Michelle Holland, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Denzil Minnan-Wong, David Shiner |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll, Jim Karygiannis, Giorgio Mammoliti, Ron Moeser |
TE18.56 - Construction Staging Area - 25 Richmond Street East
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Deferred
- Ward:
- 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on November 8 and 9, 2016, deferred consideration of Item TE18.56 until the December 13 and 14, 2016 City Council meeting.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-95695.pdf
Drawing No. 421G-2211 - Construction Staging Area - 25 Richmond Street East
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-95696.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-98144.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council defer consideration of the Item until the December 13 and 14, 2016 meeting of City Council as recommended in the supplementary report (November 4, 2016) from the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services.
TE18.56 - Construction Staging Area - 25 Richmond Street East
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Deferred
- Ward:
- 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, deferred consideration of Item TE18.56 until the November 8 and 9, 2016 City Council meeting to permit the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services to report directly to Council on:
a. a revised construction staging proposal from the developer which eliminates the arterial lane closures; and
b. a full analysis of the transportation impacts of any proposed arterial lane closures, in both directions, by time of day, of the lane closure requested in this Item, for all modes of transportation including pedestrians, cyclists, transit and vehicles.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-95695.pdf
Drawing No. 421G-2211 - Construction Staging Area - 25 Richmond Street East
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-95696.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council defer the Item to the November 8 and 9, 2016 meeting of City Council to permit the Acting General Manager, Transportation Services to report directly to Council on:
a. a revised construction staging proposal from the developer which eliminates the arterial lane closures; and
b. a full analysis of the transportation impacts of any proposed arterial lane closures, in both directions, by time of day, of the lane closure requested in this Item, for all modes of transportation including pedestrians, cyclists, transit and vehicles.
That City Council amend Toronto and East York Community Council Recommendation 2 by deleting the words "from a point 37 metres east of Victoria Street and a point 20.7 metres further east" and inserting the words " from Victoria Street to a point 101 metres east" so that it now reads:
2. City Council rescind the existing "Pay & Display" regulation on the south side of Richmond Street East, from Victoria Street to a point 101 metres east.
TE18.56 - Construction Staging Area - 25 Richmond Street East
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council approve the closure of the sidewalk and a portion of the street on the South side of Richmond Street East, from Victoria Street and a point 57.7 metres east of Victoria Street, from November 1, 2016 to December 31, 2019.
2. City Council rescind the existing "Pay & Display" regulation on the south side of Richmond Street East, from a point 37 metres east of Victoria Street and a point 20.7 metres further east.
3. City Council rescind the existing "No Parking Anytime" regulation on the south side of Richmond Street East, between Victoria Street and a point 101 metres east of Victoria Street.
4. City Council enact a "No Stopping Anytime" regulation on south side of Richmond Street East, between Victoria Street and a point 101 metres east of Victoria Street.
5. City Council direct the applicant to post a 24-hour monitored construction hotline number on the hoarding board, which must be prominently places and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.
6. City Council direct the applicant to provide and install public art, including mural artwork, on every elevation of the hoarding board with adequate spotlighting for night-time illumination, at their sole cost, to the satisfaction of the Ward Councillor.
7. City Council direct that Richmond Street East be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.
Origin
Summary
As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Richmond Street East, City Council approval of this report is required.
Tucker HiRise Construction Inc. is constructing a 45-storey residential building at 25 Richmond Street East, on the southeast corner of Richmond Street East and Victoria Street. They need to close the south side sidewalk and a south side curb lane of Richmond Street East to accommodate their construction staging area.
Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the south side sidewalk and the south side curb lane of Richmond Street East, from Victoria Street to a point 57.7 metres east of Victoria Street, to accommodate the construction staging area.
Tucker HiRise Construction Inc. also needs to close the south sidewalk and curb lane on Lombard Street. This matter is being dealt with in a companion report "Construction Staging Area – Lombard Street" that will be considered at Toronto and East York Community Council.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-95695.pdf
Drawing No. 421G-2211 - Construction Staging Area - 25 Richmond Street East
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-95696.pdf