October 8, 1998
URBAN ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE:
City Council, at its meeting held on October 1 and 2, 1998, had before it Clause No.3 of Report No.10 of The York
Community Council, headed "(1) Removal of Parking Restrictions on Residential Side Streets in the Cedarvale Area; and
(2) Request for Re-installation of Parking Meters on the South Side of Eglinton Avenue West, Ward 28, York Eglinton".
Council amended the foregoing Clause to provide that the portion thereof pertaining to parking meters on Eglinton
Avenue West be struck out and referred to the Urban Environment and Development Committee for comment insofar as it
relates to the City-wide implications only.
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CITY CLERK
Clause embodied in Report No. 10 of the York Community Council, as adopted by the Council of the
City of Toronto at its meeting held on October 1 and 2, 1998.
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(1) Removal of Parking Restrictions on Residential
Side Streets in the Cedarvale Area; and
(2) Request for Re-installation of Parking Meters on
the South side of Eglinton Avenue West
Ward 28, York Eglinton
(City Council on October 1 and 2, 1998, amended this Clause to provide that the portion thereof pertaining to parking
meters on Eglinton Avenue West be struck out and referred to the Urban Environment and Development Committee for
comment insofar as it relates to the City-wide implications.)
The York Community Council recommends that:
(1)the newly implemented parking restrictions on the residential side streets in the Cedarvale area be removed;
and that the regulations which were in place prior to August1998 be reinstated; and
(2)the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
The York Community Council reports, for the information of Council, having:
(1)requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to direct the York Manager of Traffic/Parking, to
report on the installation of a No Right Turn from Strathearn Road on to Gloucester Grove; and
(2)requested the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, to direct the York Director of
Economic Development, to undertake a study of the Cedarvale area to determine the economic impact on local businesses
as a result of the installation or removal of traffic control measures.
The York Community Council also reports, for the information of Council, having had before it the following
communications:
(September 10, 1998) from Councillor Rob Davis requesting that the York Community Council reconsider its decision of
June 25, 1997, to remove the parking meters on Eglinton Avenue West between Rostrevor Road and Menin Road;
advising that several conditions have arisen, which if known at that time, could have had an impact on the original
decision; that many of the business owners in the area have contacted his office regarding their concerns and requesting
that deputations be made before the York Community Council.
(September 2, 1998) from Councillor Joe Mihevc advising that several residents have complained regarding the No
Parking from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., seven days a week by-law and signs which have been implemented
on Cedarvale streets between Eglinton Avenue West and Dewbourne Avenue; and requesting that the above restrictions
be removed in that the two-hour parking by-law allows for sufficient control of parking on these streets.
(September 11, 1998) from Councillor Joe Mihevc advising that in view of the turn restrictions on Eglinton Avenue West
on to Strathearn Road from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., and the possibility of
traffic infiltration from Strathearn Road on to GloucesterGrove; and requesting that staff be requested to report on the
appropriateness of installing a No Right Turn restriction from Strathearn Road on to Gloucester Grove.
(September 10, 1998) from Mr. Richard R. Kent, 989 Eglinton Avenue West, #322, Toronto, to Councillor Rob Davis,
advising that the elimination of the parking and stopping on the south side of Eglinton Avenue West and the removal of
the parking meters, will have a severe adverse impact on the seniors who reside in the building of up to 144 units; many of
the residents are in wheelchairs, need assistance to taxicabs, Wheel-Trans and other services; the adjacent streets are
one-way running south to north which means that vehicles are unable to access these streets from EglintonAvenue West.
(Undated) from Mr. Bryan G. Levman, President, Guidelines Advertising Ltd., 1063 Eglinton Avenue West, objecting to
the turn restrictions in the area.
Petitions signed by approximately 38 residents of 989 Eglinton Avenue West, objecting to the removal of the stopping
regulation and parking meters in front of their building.
Petitions signed by approximately 209 owners/operators of businesses in the Cedarvale area, opposing the removal of the
parking meters which would have a negative effect on the business and residential community; and requesting that the
Community Council reconsider this matter immediately.
Petition signed by approximately 122 Forest Hill students who patronize the restaurants in the area, objecting to the
removal of parking on the south side of Eglinton Avenue West.
The following persons appeared before the York Community Council in connection with the foregoing matter:
-Dr. George Milne, Chiropractor, and Chair of the Upper Village BIA;
-Mr. George Calabrese, Treasurer, Upper Village BIA;
-Coordinator, Upper Village BIA;
-Dr. Goldstein, 152 Strathearn Road;
-Owner/oprerator, La Lucciola Pizzeria, 965 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto;
-Resident on Strathearn Road, Toronto;
-Mr. Brian Levman, President, Guidelines Advertising Ltd., 1063 Eglinton Avenue West;
-Mr. Phil Hutchinson, Property Manager, 989 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto.
-B. Joffe, 24 Rostrevor Road, Toronto;
-Dale Brattney, Menin Road, Toronto;
-Mr. Gil Kezwer, Winnett Avenue, Toronto;
-Mr. Robert Marcovitz, Westover Hill Road, Toronto; and
-Other residents and businesses owners/operators.
