May 13, 1998

 To:Toronto Community Council

From:Andrew Koropeski, Director, Infrastructure Planning and Transportation Division, City Works Services

Subject:Curb realignment at the south-west corner of Spring Road and Parkside Drive (High Park)

Purpose:

To authorize the realignment of the curb at the south-west corner of Spring Road and Parkside Drive.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Funds to cover the cost of the curb realignment in the estimated amount of $10,000 are available under Capital Fund Code No. 292810.

Recommendations:

1.That approval be given to realign the existing curb at the south-west corner of the SPRING ROAD/PARKSIDE DRIVE intersection as shown on the attached print of Drawing No. SK-2193, dated May, 1998; and

 2.That the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take whatever action is necessary to give effect thereto including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.

Comments:

The former Metropolitan Council at its meeting of September 24 and 25, 1997 in considering Clause 44 in Planning and Transportation Committee Report No. 19 authorized, among other things, the installation of traffic signals at Parkside Drive and Spring Road. During the detailed design stage of the signal installation, staff have established that it would be advisable to realign the curb at the south west corner of the Spring Road/Parkside Drive intersection, and have suggested the paving of the boulevard area created by the curb realignment to facilitate pedestrian crossings and improve pedestrian access into the park. Staff of Parks and Recreation have been consulted on this matter and concur with the proposed work.

The realignment of the curb as shown on the attached print of Drawing No. SK-2193 dated May, 1998, will also improve the channelization of vehicular traffic and will not adversely affect the functioning of the intersection.

The proposed curb realignment constitutes an alteration to a public highway pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Act.

This work is pre-approved in accordance with Schedule A of the Class Environmental Assessment for Municipal Road Project.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

J. Niedra, Manager

Programmes, 392-7711

Director

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