December 9, 1998
To:Etobicoke Community Council
From:John W. Thomas, P. Eng., Director, Transportation Services - District 2
Subject:Introduction of On-Street Parking Permits:
Channing Place
(Rexdale-Thistletown)
Purpose:
To propose the introduction of the On-Street Permit Parking Programme on Channing Place between Countryman Circle
and Brownridge Crescent.
Funding Sources:
The funds associated with the installation of the appropriate regulatory signage are allocated in the 1998 Transportation
Services Division's Operating Budget.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)the On-Street Parking Permit Programme be introduced on the west side of Channing Place between Countryman
Circle and Brownridge Crescent; and
(2)the appropriate by-law (Attachment Nos. 1 and 2) be amended accordingly.
Background:
Councillor Elizabeth Brown contacted the Transportation and Engineering Planning Division, (AttachmentNos. 3, 4, and
5) on behalf of the residents of WoolenscoteCircle, Countryman Circle, and Channing Place (Attachment Nos. 6 and 7)
requesting the introduction of permit parking on to Woolenscote Circle, Countryman Circle and Channing Place. A map
of the area is Attachment No. 8.
Discussion:
Frequently, the Transportation Services Division - District 2 (Etobicoke) and the local Councillors receive requests from
the residents of Woolenscote Circle, Countryman Circle and Channing Place inquiring about the feasibility of parking
permits for these streets.
In response to these requests, staff polled the affected residents of these streets to solicit public opinion (Attachment Nos.
9, 10. and 11). The following chart summarizes the results of these polls.
|
STREET |
LETTERS
DELIVERED |
LETTERS
RETURNED |
IN FAVOUR |
OPPOSED |
| Channing Place |
24 |
6 |
5 (83.3%) |
1 (16.7%) |
| Countryman Circle |
32 |
7 |
2 (28.6%) |
5 (71.4%) |
| Woolenscote Circle |
59 |
15 |
7 (46.7%) |
8 (53.3%) |
Conclusion:
The On-Street Parking Programme provides an excellent alternative source of parking for those residents who do not have
or cannot provide adequate parking facilities on their property. This programme continues to meet with the approval of
those residents directly affected by it and it should continue to be introduced through the public consultative process.
Based on the staff investigation of this matter and the favourable consensus of the affected residents of Canning Place,
Council's endorsement of the recommendations contained herein would be appropriate.
Contact Name:
Karen Kirk, C.E.T., Parking Co-Ordinator, Transportation Services Division - District 2
(416) 394-8419; Fax 394-8942
John W. Thomas, P.Eng.
Director, Transportation Services - District 2
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Attachments
ccStreet File: Canning Place
T-61
