Item - 2026.TE34.111

The Toronto and East York Community Council:  

1. Authorized the closure of the south sidewalk and a 2.3 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on Camden Street, between a point 29 metres east of Brant Street and a point 35 metres further east, and provision of a temporary pedestrian walkway within the closed portion of the westbound curb lane, from August 1, 2026 to January 1, 2030, inclusive.

2. Rescinded the existing parking machine regulation in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday.; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, at a rate of $4.50 per hour for maximum period of 3 hours maximum, on the north side of Camden Street, between Brant Street and a point 130 metres east.

3. Rescinded the existing permit parking regulation in effect at all times from 12:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. on the even (north) side of Camden Street, from Brant Street and a point 130 metres east.

4. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Camden Street, between Brant Street and a point 130 metres east.

5. Rescinded the existing passenger loading zone regulation on the east side of Brant Street, between a point 15 metres north of Camden Street and a point 9 metres south of Camden Street.

6. Rescinded the existing no standing anytime regulation on the east side of Brant Street, between a point 15 metres north of Camden Street and a point 9 metres south of Camden Street.

7. Prohibited stopping at all times on the east side of Brant Street, between a point 15 metres north of Camden Street and a point 9 metres south of Camden Street.

8. Directed 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.

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 maintain all sightlines 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 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.

19. Directed that Camden Street and Brant 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.

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

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

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

47 Camden Inc. is constructing a 17-storey condominium building at 35-47 Camden Street. The site is located on the south side of Camden Street, approximately 40 metres east of Brant Street.

Transportation Services is requesting authorization to temporarily close the south sidewalk and a 2.3 metre wide portion of the westbound curb lane on the south side of Camden Street for a period of 41 months, from July 6, 2026 to December 6, 2029, in order to facilitate construction staging operations for the development. Pedestrians on the south sidewalk will be redirected to a 2.1 metre wide covered and protected walkway located within the closed portion of the south curb lane.