Item - 2026.TE29.27

The Toronto and East York Community Council:  

1. Authorized the closure of the east sidewalk, and a 0.4 metre wide portion of the northbound traffic lane on Tecumseth Street, between Queen Street West and the public laneway to the south, from April 1, 2026 to December 1, 2027, inclusive.

2. Authorized the closure of the easterly northbound and westerly southbound bicycle lane on Tecumseth Street, between Queen Street West and Richmond Street West, from April 1, 2026 to December 1, 2027, inclusive.  

3. Rescinded the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the east side of Tecumseth Street, between a point 37 metres south of Queen Street West and Richmond Street West.  

4. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Monday to Saturday.; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $4.25 per hour and for a maximum period of 3 hours, on the west side of Tecumseth Street, between Queen Street West and Richmond Street West.

5. Rescinded the existing permit parking regulation in effect from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., on the even (west) side of Tecumseth Street, from a point 37 metres south of Queen Street West to Richmond Street West.   

6. Prohibited stopping at all times on the west side of Tecumseth Street, between the public laneway south of Queen Street West and Richmond Street West.

7. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Tecumseth Street, between the public laneway south of Queen Street West and Richmond Street West.

8. Directed the applicant 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.

9. Directed the applicant to construct and maintain a fully covered, protected, unobstructed and fully Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act compliant walkway for all pedestrians, including for those with mobility devices for the entire duration of the construction staging area permit.

10. Directed 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.

11. Directed 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.

12. Directed the applicant 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.

13. Directed the applicant 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.

14. Directed the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

15. Directed 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.

16. Directed 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.

17. Directed the applicant 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 within 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.

18. Directed that Tecumseth 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.

19. Directed the applicant to provide monthly community meetings, to discuss any concerns raised by the community.

20. Directed that the occupation permit for construction staging on Tecumseth Street be conditional, subject to there being no conflicts with Metrolinx transit project construction.

21. Directed the General Manager, Transportation Services to work with the applicant and local Councillor to request the applicant communicate closure dates and impacts well with the local community, and seek opportunities wherever possible to reopen local streets as able during the broader closure period.

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

BDA Inc. has undertaken the construction of a 4-storey shelter building at 723 Queen Street West. The site is located on the southeast corner of Queen Street West and Tecumseth Street.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to close the east sidewalk, the northbound and southbound bicycle lane, and a 0.4 metre wide portion of the northbound traffic lane on Tecumseth Street, between Queen Street West and the public laneway further south, for a period of 20 months, from April 1, 2026 to Dec 1, 2027. The temporary closure is required to facilitate construction staging operations.