Item - 2018.TE29.54

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council approve the closure of the sidewalk and the a 2.8 metre wide portion of the northbound curb lane on the east side of Bay Street, between Lake Shore Boulevard West and a point 129 metres north and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the northbound curb lane, from February 7, 2018 to February 7, 2019.

2. City Council rescind the existing stopping prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the east side of Bay Street, between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Front Street West.

3. City Council prohibit stopping in effect at all times on the east side of Bay Street, between Lake Shore Boulevard West and a point 129 metres north.

4. City Council rescind the existing standing prohibition in effect at all times between Lake Shore Boulevard West and a point 129 metres north.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. City Council direct that Bay Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete.

8.  City Council direct that the construction site daily and nightly, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

9.  City Council direct 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.

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

11.  In areas where no cycling lanes exist, City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to install sharrow markings onto the roadway and display appropriate signage on the hoarding board to inform motorists and cyclist to safely share the road.

12.  City Council direct the applicant to ensure that the existing sidewalks or the proposed pedestrian walkway have proper lighting to ensure safety and visibility at all times of the day and night.

13.  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.

14.  City Council direct the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.

15.  City Council direct the applicant to establish a construction management working group that meets monthly and invite local stakeholders including Transportation Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Buildings, adjacent neighbours, local resident groups, and local BIAs.

16.  City Council direct the applicant to create a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the site.

As the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) operates a transit service on Bay Street, City Council approval of this report is required.

EllisDon Corporation is constructing a 48-storey office building at 81 Bay Street (also known as 45 Bay Street). The site is bounded by the Metrolinx Union Station Rail Corridor tracks to the north, an existing residential building (18 Yonge Street) to the east, Lake Shore Boulevard West to the south and Bay Street to the west.

Transportation Services is requesting approval to close the sidewalk and a portion of the northbound lane on the east side of Bay Street for a covered pedestrian walkway for a period of 12 months to accommodate construction staging operations for the development. The developer originally requested a closure for 30 months but Transportation Services is seeking authority for 12 months at this time.  Staff will review the need to extend the duration of the construction staging area and seek authority from City Council if necessary.

All of the existing traffic lanes on Bay Street and Lake Shore Boulevard West will be maintained during construction.