Item - 2025.TE24.42

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk and a 4.6 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Front Street West, between a point 63 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 53 metres further west, and the provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the westbound curb lane, from August 1, 2025 to August 1, 2026, inclusive.

2. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Front Street West, between a point 30 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 86 metres further west.

3. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Front Street West, between a point 30 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 86 metres further west.

4. City Council rescind 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 at a rate of $5.00 per hour and for a maximum of 3 hours, on the north side of Front Street West, between a point 63 metres west of Yonge Street and a point 18.5 metres further west.

5. City Council direct the applicant to sweep (weather permitting) the construction site and adjacent sidewalks and roadways daily, or more frequently as needed to be cleared of any construction debris and made safe.

6. City Council direct the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected and unobstructed walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices, for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit to the satisfaction of the Chief Engineer and Executive Director, Engineering and Construction Services and ensure it is compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

7. City Council direct 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. 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.

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

10. City Council direct the applicant to provide sufficient number of traffic control persons as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the 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. City Council direct the applicant to provide sufficient number of pay-duty Police Officers as determined by the Work Zone Coordinator and the 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. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. City Council direct the applicant to provide monthly community meetings to discuss any concerns raised by the community.

16. City Council direct that Front Street West be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations (except with parking rates and hours of operation being consistent to the rates and hours of operation at the time of completion) when the project is complete.

17. City Council direct the applicant to suspend truck movements including deliveries to the site between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. weekdays.

18. City Council direct the applicant that any construction vehicle damages to the centre median on Front Street West, fronting the site, be reconstructed when the project is complete.

19. City Council direct the applicant to create a publicly accessible website with regular construction updates and post the website address on the construction site hoarding, which must be prominently placed and legible from 20 metres and on all elevations from the construction site.

20. City Council direct the applicant to mitigate light pollution by installing a shield/barrier on any lighting standards in close proximity to adjacent residential properties, such as cranes.

21. City Council direct the applicant to establish a Construction Management Working Group that meets monthly and invite local stakeholders including Municipal Licensing and Standards, Toronto Buildings, adjacent neighbours, local resident groups, local Business Improvement Areas and local school administration.

22. City Council direct the applicant to email monthly construction progress reports to the local Councillor and local residents’ associations.

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

Multiplex Construction Canada Limited is constructing a 51-storey residential rental building at 20-22 Front Street West. The site is located on north side of Front Street West, between Bay Street and Yonge Street.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close a portion of the westbound curb lane and the north sidewalk on Front Street West for a period of 65 months, from August 1, 2025 to December 31, 2030, in order to facilitate construction staging operations for the development. Pedestrians will be redirected into a 2.1 metre wide covered and protected walkway within the closed portion of the westbound lane on the north side of Front Street West.