Item - 2026.TE29.28

The Toronto and East York Community Council:  

1. Authorized the closure of the north sidewalk and a 2.7 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Merton Street, between a point 343 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 58 metres further east, and a provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the westbound curb lane, from March 1, 2026 to May 31, 2029 inclusive.

2. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday at a rate of $4.25 per hour and for a maximum of 3 hours, on the north side of Merton Street, between a point 343 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 58 metres further east.

3. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Merton Street, between a point 343 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 58 metres further east.

4. Rescinded the existing on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the north side of Merton Street, between a point 361 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 16 metres further east.

5. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; and 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday at a rate of $4.25 per hour and for a maximum of 3 hours, on the north side of Merton Street, between a point 328 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 16 metres further east.

6. Designated an on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the north side of Merton Street, between a point 328 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 16 metres further east.

7. Directed that the on-street accessible parking space in effect at all times on the north side of Merton Street, between a point 328 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 16 metres further east be reinstated to the north side of Merton Street, between a point 361 metres east of Yonge Street and a point 16 metres further east when the project is complete.

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 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.

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

13. 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.

14. 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.

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

16. 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.

17. 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.

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

19. 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 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.

20. Directed that Merton 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.

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

EllisDon Community Builders is constructing a 29-storey residential building at 140 Merton Street. The site is located on the north side of Merton Street, between Yonge Street and Mount Pleasant Road.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close a portion of the westbound curb lane and the north sidewalk on Merton Street for a period of 39 months, from March 1, 2026 to May 31, 2029, in order to enable 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 curb lane.