Sidewalks - Local Improvement Initiatives in the Approved 1999

Capital Budget - North York Centre and North York Centre South

The North York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April14, 1999) from the Director, Engineering Services, Districts 3 and 4, subject to deferring consideration of the construction of sidewalks on Whitman Street in order to allow the Ward Councillors an opportunity to consult with residents:

The North York Community Council also reports having requested the Director, Engineering Services, Districts 3 and 4, to meet with the Ward Councillors for the purpose of establishing an inclusive process for dealing with local initiatives as a result of petitions and City initiatives.

The North York Community Council submits the following report (April 14, 1999) from the Director, Engineering Services, Districts 3 and 4:

Purpose:

To obtain direction on the construction of sidewalks included with road improvement projects in the 1999 Capital Budget, Local Improvement Initiatives.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Funding for the sidewalks is included in the 1999 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 included on Local Improvement Initiative road improvement projects on Frontenac Ave. from Chicoutimi Ave. to West limit, Arjay Cr. from Bayview Ave. to Bayview Ave., Lytton Blvd. from Bathurst St. to East limit and Whitman St. from Nipigon Ave. to South limit (subject to approval of the road improvement projects by residents through the Local Improvement Act process);

(2)any funds made available by the cancellation of sidewalks be made available for other sidewalk works to be built in the 1999 construction year under the North York Transportation Project Line TR604, Sidewalks and Walkways; and

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

Council Reference/Background/History:

The former City of North York Council Policy (Works Committee Report 9, Clause 8 of 1988, Resolution No. 88-18) states as follows:

1.road improvements done under the Local Improvement Act be conditional upon a sidewalk being installed in accordance with the approved City's standards;

2.wording on Local Improvement notices or petitions shall indicate that a sidewalk "is recommended" for construction on one side of the street;

3.requests for deletion of a sidewalk be considered by the Works Committee in terms of the relative Hazard Exposure Index (HEI) as available and provided by the Commissioner of Transportation; and

4.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.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

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

SidewalkH.E.I.

StreetLimitsEstimated CostCategory

Frontenac Ave.Chicoutimi Ave. to West Limit$ 5,000.003 (lowest priority)

Arjay Cr. Bayview Ave. to Bayview Ave.$40,000.003 (lowest priority)

Lytton Blvd. Bathurst St., to East Limit$13,000.003 (lowest priority)

Whitman St. Nipigon Ave. to South Limit$ 8,000.003 (lowest priority)

As information, the attached facsimile from Mr. Armand Scaini concerning the Local Improvement and sidewalk on Whitman St., was received by this Department on April 14, 1999. The Finance Department has advised that the residents have not yet been notified.

Conclusion:

As per the former City of North York Council Policy, sidewalks have been included on the Local Improvement projects. The Hazard Exposure Index Studies 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:

Gord MacMillan. P.Eng.

Manager, Design & Construction, District 3

Tel. No. 395-6359

Fax. No. 395-0349

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