Item - 2026.TE33.39

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1. City Council authorize the closure of the west sidewalk and the west side southbound lane on Bathurst Street, between Barton Street and a point 50 metres north, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the southbound curb lane, from July 21, 2026 to February 28, 2029, inclusive.

2. City Council authorize the closure of the north sidewalk on Barton Avenue, between Bathurst Street and a point 45 metres west, from July 21, 2026 to February 28, 2029, inclusive.

3. City Council rescind the existing southbound left-turns prohibition in effect 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Barton Street.

4. City Council prohibit southbound left-turns at all times at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Barton Street.

5. City Council rescind the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday to Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $2.00 dollars per hour for maximum period of 3 hours maximum, on the west side of Bathurst Street, between Barton Avenue and a point 62 metres north.

6. City Council rescind the existing no stopping regulation in effect 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Bathurst Street, between Barton Avenue and a point 62 metres north.

7. City Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Bathurst Street, between Barton Avenue and a point 62 metres north.

8. City Council rescind the existing maximum one-hour parking regulation in effect 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, except public holidays, on the west side of Bathurst Street, between Barton Avenue and a point 62 metres north.

9. City Council rescind the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Barton Street, between a point 44 metres east of Markham Street and a point 9.8 metres further east.

10. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on the north side of Barton Street, between Bathurst Street and a point 47 metres west.

11. City Council prohibit stopping at all times on both sides of Old Crookshank Laneway, between Barton Street and a point 46 metres north.

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

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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.

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

17. 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.

18. 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 large scale material deliveries to control vehicle access and egress to and from the site and maintain a safe environment for the public.

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

20. 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.

21. 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.

22. 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 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.

23. City Council direct that Bathurst Street and Barton Avenue 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.

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

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

SD BATHURST INC is constructing a 12-storey condominium building at 914 Bathurst Street. The site is located on the northwest corner of Bathurst Street and Barton Avenue.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close the west sidewalk and the southbound curb lane on Bathurst Street, between Barton Street and a point 50 metres north. Authorization is also being requested to close the north sidewalk on Barton Avenue, between Bathurst Street and a point 45 metres west. These closures are required for a period of 30 months, from May 31, 2026 to November 30, 2028, to support construction staging operations.