Item - 2020.TE13.35

During construction until February 28, 2022, the Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturday and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday on the east side of Redpath Avenue, between Soudan Avenue and a point 56.5 metres north.

2. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sunday on the west side of Brownlow Avenue, between Soudan Avenue and a point 41 metres north.

3. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays on the east side of Redpath Avenue, between Soudan Avenue and a point 56.5 metres north.

4. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Redpath Avenue, between Soudan Avenue and a point 56.5 metres north.

5. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Brownlow Avenue, between Soudan Avenue and a point 41 metres north.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Directed the applicant to install appropriate signage and converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.

10. 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.

11. 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.

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

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. Directed that Redpath Avenue and Brownlow Avenue 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 to make a final decision, provided that it is not amended so that it varies with City Policy or by-laws.

Malen Capital Corp., is constructing a 21-storey rental condominium building at 71-73 Redpath Avenue. The site is bounded by existing residential uses to the north, Brownlow Avenue to the east, Soudan Avenue to the south and Redpath Avenue to the west.

This development site is within the Construction Hub Coordination Pilot program and has been reviewed by staff to ensure compliance with the pilot program. This entails a coordinated review that includes construction coordination, community support, business support and communication and engagement with area residents to address safety, equity, vibrancy, innovation and engagement--the five guiding principles of the Construction Hub pilot.

Transportation Services is recommending amendments to the existing parking regulations on the east side of Redpath Avenue and the west side of Brownlow Avenue, abutting the site, in order to facilitate safe and efficient inbound and outbound manoeuvres of heavy vehicles at the site access/egress points.