Item - 2026.TE28.25

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Authorized the continuation of the closure of the north sidewalk and a 4 metre wide portion of the westbound north curb lane on Maitland Street, between a point 78 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 90 metres further east, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of Maitland Street, from February 2, 2026 to September 30, 2026.

2. Directed the applicant to continue to pressure wash or 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.

3. Directed the applicant to continue to 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.

4. Directed the applicant to continue 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.

5. Directed the applicant to continue 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.

6. Directed the applicant to continue to maintain appropriate signage and request the applicant to maintain converging mirrors to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and motorists safety is considered at all times.

7. Directed the applicant to continue to provide a 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.

8. Directed the applicant to continue to provide a 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.

9. Directed the applicant to continue to maintain cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

10. Directed the applicant to continue 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.

11. Directed the applicant to continue 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.

12. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation on the south side of Maitland Street, between a point 91.4 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 36 metres further east, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday and from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $5.50 per hour.

13. Directed that Maitland Street 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.

14. Directed the applicant to continue to cooperate with and provide all necessary assistance to the City Engineers, staff and representatives carrying out operation, maintenance and construction activities to municipal infrastructure with the vicinity of the construction staging area, and at no cost to the City to remove any staging to accommodate the necessary municipal infrastructure work.

15. Directed 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.

16. Directed 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.

17. Directed 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.

18. Directed the applicant to email monthly construction progress reports to the local Councillor, local residents’ association and Business Improvement Area Board of Management.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

TMG Builders has undertaken the construction of a 40-storey residential building at 20-26 Maitland Street. The site is located on the north side of Maitland Street between Yonge Street and Church Street.

Toronto and East York Community Council, at its meeting on January 14, 2025, authorized the temporary closure of the north curb lane on Maitland Street and sidewalk closure on Maitland Street from February 1, 2025 to February 1, 2026. At the time, the developer indicated they would require the staging area for a total of 36 months, from January 25, 2024 to December 31, 2026, however, the occupation was only approved for a 12 month period.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to extend the time duration of the construction staging area on Maitland Street for an additional eight months, from February 2, 2026 to September 30, 2026, to allow for the construction of the development to be completed.