July 9, 1998

 TO:North York Community Council

FROM:Stan Bertoia, P. Eng.

Director of Engineering

SUBJECT:Sidewalks included with Local Improvement Initiatives in the Approved 1998 Capital Budget

York Downs Dr., Almore Ave. to Yeomans Rd. - Ward 8 - North York Spadina

Wimpole Dr., Bayview Ave. to Forest Heights Blvd. - Ward 9 - North York Centre South

Stafford Rd., Betty Ann Dr. to Ellerslie Ave. - Ward 10- North York Centre

Alfred Ave., Dudley Ave. to 80m West - Ward 10 - North York Centre

Maplehurst Ave., Willowdale Ave. to West End - Ward 10 - North York Centre

Greenfield Ave., Dudley Ave. to 80m West - Ward 10 - N orth York Centre

Fenn Avenue, York Road to South limit - Ward 9 - North York Centre South

Purpose:

To obtain direction on the construction of sidewalks included in the 1998 Capital Budget, Local Improvement Initiatives.

Source of Funds:

From the 1998 Capital Budget Item for Local Improvements (North York)

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

1.North York Community Council give direction on the construction of sidewalks on Local Improvement Initiative projects on York Downs Drive from Almore Avenue to Yeomans Road, Wimpole Drive from Bayview Avenue to Forest Heights Boulevard, Stafford Road from Betty Ann Drive to Ellerslie Avenue, Alfred Avenue from Dudley Avenue to 80m West, Maplehurst Avenue from Willowdale Avenue to West End, Greenfield Avenue from Dudley Avenue to 80m West and Fenn Avenue from York Road to South limit (subject to approval of the projects by residents through the Local Improvement Act process).

2.That any funds made available by the cancellation of sidewalks be made available for other sidewalk works to be built in 1998 construction year under the North York Transportation Project Line 604, Sidewalks and Walkways.

3.The appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary actions to give effect thereto.

Background:

The following roads were included in the approved 1998 Capital Works Budget under the item for Local Improvements Initiatives.

The former City of North York Council Policy (Works Committee Report 19, Clause 8 of 1988, Resolution No. 188-18) requires that:

(a)Road improvements done under the Local Improvement Act be conditional upon a sidewalk being installed in accordance with the approved City's standards and that the wording on a Local Improvement notice or petition indicate that a sidewalk "is recommended" for construction on one side of the street;

(b)Each request for deletion of a sidewalk be considered by The Works Committee in terms of the relative Hazard Exposure Index reading as available and provided by the Commissioner of Traffic;

(c)Where objections to a proposed sidewalk have been received, the local Councillor may request the Works Committee, in writing, to conduct a poll of the affected property owners.

Hazard Exposure Index (H.E.I.) Studies have been performed by North York Transportation and the appropriate H.E.I. category is also listed below:

Estimated Cost of

StreetSidewalkCategory

 York Downs Rd.3

(from Almore Ave. to Yeomans Rd.)$11,000(lowest priority)

 Wimpole Drive$42,0003

(from Bayview Ave.to Forest Heights Blvd)(lowest priority)

 StreetSidewalkCategory

 Stafford Road$12,0003

(from Betty Ann Dr. to Ellerslie Ave.)(lowest priority)

 Alfred Avenue $ 7,0003

(from Dudley Ave. to West End)(lowest priority)

 Greenfield Avenue$ 5,0003

(from Dudley Ave. to 80m West)(lowest priority)

 Maplehurst Avenue$ 20,0002

(from Willowdale Ave. to West End)(middle priority)

 Fenn Avenue$ 3,000(N/A)

(fromYork Road to South limit)

In accordance with the former City of North York Council Policy, sidewalks have been included with the Initiatives for Local Improvements.

Conclusion:

As per the former City of North York's Council Policy, sidewalks have been included with the Local Improvement projects. Hazard Exposure Index (H.E.I.) Studies performed indicate a low priority for sidewalk construction. Direction from North York Community Council is required to determine whether these sidewalks are to be included with the road work.

Contact Name and Address:

Stan Bertoia, P. Eng.

Director of Engineering

Tel. No. 416-395-6235

Fax.No. 416-395-0349

E-Mail: sbertoia@city.north-york.on.ca