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:
Elma Street
(Lakeshore-Queensway)
Purpose:
To propose the introduction of the On-Street Permit Parking Programme on Elma Street between RoyalYork Road and
Dwight Avenue.
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 Permit Parking Programme be introduced on the north side of Elma Street between Royal York Road
and Dwight Avenue;
(2)the appropriate by-law (Attachment No. 1) be amended accordingly.
Background:
Frequently, the Transportation Services Division - District 2 (Etobicoke) receives requests from the residents of
VaneveryStreet, MacDonald Street, Albani Street, Elma Street, Murrie Street, Lake Crescent, Symons Street,
StruthersStreet, and Heman Street, between Royal York Road and Dwight Avenue, inquiring about the feasibility of
parking permits for these streets. A map of the area is Attachment No. 2.
Discussion:
In 1995, the City of Etobicoke, Transportation and Engineering Planning Division, polled the residents of these streets to
solicit public opinion (Attachment No. 3) regarding the introduction of the On-Street Permit Parking Programme. At that
time, only the residents of HillsideAvenue between Royal York Road and Dwight Avenue were in favour and therefore,
the On-Street Permit Parking Programme was implemented on Hillside Avenue only.
In March 1998, the Transportation and Engineering Planning Division again received several requests from the residents
of Vanevery Street, MacDonald Street, Elma Street, Murrie Street, LakeCrescent, Symons Street, Struthers Street, Heman
Street and Albani Street regarding the introduction of the programme. Staff polled the affected residents of these streets to
solicit public opinion on this matter (Attachment No. 4). At this time, the residents of MacDonald Street, LakeCrescent,
and Heman Street were in favour of the introduction of the On-Street Permit Parking Programme and therefore, the
On-Street Permit Parking Programme was implemented on these streets.
In November 1998, Transportation Services Division, received a petition from the residents of Elma Street (Attachment
No.5) regarding the introduction of the On-Street Permit Parking Programme onto this street. The following chart
summarizes the results of the petition.
|
No. of Homes |
No. of Homeowners
Interviewed |
In Favour |
Opposed |
|
76 |
58 |
47 (81.0%) |
11 (19.0%) |
There are 76 homes on Elma Street; 58 homes signed the petition; 47 (81.0%) were in favour of the permit parking
programme and 11 (19.0%) were opposed.
Conclusions:
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 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 who reside on Elma
Street between RoyalYorkRoad and DwightAvenue, Council's endorsement of the recommendations contained herein
would be appropriate.
Contact Name:
Karen Kirk, C.E.T., Parking Co-Ordinator, Transportation and Engineering Planning
(416) 394-8419, Fax 394-8942
John W. Thomas, P.Eng.
Director, Transportation Services Division - District 2
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Attachments
ccStreet File: Elma Street
