Item - 2026.TE31.38

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk and the northerly eastbound cycle track on Adelaide Street East, between Ontario Street and Berkeley Street, and a provision of a temporary bicycle lane within the eastbound lane, from April 23, 2026, to September 30, 2027, inclusive.

2 City Council authorize the closure of a 5.5 metre wide portion of the east sidewalk and east boulevard allowance on Ontario Street, between a point 31.5 metres north of Adelaide Street East and a point 32.5 metres further north, from April 23, 2026, to September 30, 2027, inclusive.

3. 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 $4.25 per hour and for a maximum of 3 hours, on the east side of Ontario Street, between a point 31.5 metres north of Adelaide Street and a point 89 metre south of Richmond Street East.

4. City Council rescind the existing permit parking on the odd side of Ontario Street, between a point 31.5 metres north of Adelaide Street East and a point 55 metres further north, from 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., at all times.

5. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the east side of Ontario Street, between a point 31.5 metres north of Adelaide Street East and a point 58 metres further north.

6. City Council direct 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. City Council direct 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.

12. City Council direct 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 material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

13. City Council direct the applicant to install cane detection within the covered and protected walkway to guide pedestrians who are visually impaired.

14. 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.

15. City Council direct the applicant to include a minimum of 75 percent of advertisement surface area on the construction hoarding to be allocated to artwork with adequate spotlighting at their sole cost; design is to be reviewed and approved by the local Ward Councillor.

16. City Council direct the applicant, in consultation with Transportation Services, to install appropriate signage to inform drivers and cyclists of any changes to the bicycle lanes.

17. City Council direct 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. Construction staging is not permitted on Berkeley Street until the City watermain replacement project is completed.

18. City Council direct that the occupation permit for construction staging on Ontario Street, Adelaide Street East and Berkeley Street be conditional, subject to there being no conflicts with Metrolinx transit project construction.

19. City Council direct that Ontario Street, Adelaide Street East and Berkeley Street be returned to its pre-construction traffic and parking regulations when the project is complete (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.

20. City Council authorize the temporary installation of a Pedestrian Crossover Level 2 Type C on Ontario Street, at a point approximately 71 metres north of Adelaide Street East, to be in operation from April 23, 2026, to September 30, 2027, which the issuance of the construction staging permit must be conditional on the Pedestrian Crossover being operational.

21. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to temporarily install a Pedestrian Crossover Level 2 Type C on Ontario Street, approximately 71 metres north of Adelaide Street East, to be in operation until September 30, 2027 or completion of the 49 Ontario Street Project.

22. 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.

23. 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.

24. 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.

25. City Council direct the applicant to email monthly construction progress reports to the local Councillor, local residents’ association and Business Improvement Area Board of Management.

As Adelaide Street East is classified as a major arterial street, City Council approval of this report is required.

DCC 49 Ontario Inc. is constructing two rental towers including affordable housing at 49 Ontario Street. The site is located on the north side of Adelaide Street East, between Ontario Street and Berkeley Street.

Construction will be undertaken in two phases with varying degrees of sidewalk and lane closures taking place on Ontario Street, Adelaide Street East, and Berkeley Street. This report deals with the matters related to Phase 1 (below grade construction). Phase 2 (above grade construction) will be discussed in a future staff report.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close the following:

- The north sidewalk and the northerly eastbound cycle track on Adelaide Street East, for a period of 18 months from April 23, 2026 to September 30, 2027; and

- The east boulevard allowance and full sidewalk closure on Ontario Street.

Pedestrians on the north side of Adelaide Street East will be redirected to cross to the south side at the traffic control signals located at the intersections of Adelaide Street East with Ontario Street and Berkeley Street. Advance warning signage will be installed upstream at the intersection of Richmond Street East and Berkeley Street. Due to the density of residential buildings and businesses on Ontario Street, a temporary pedestrian crossover will be installed to facilitate safe pedestrian crossings.