Introduction of On-Street Parking Permits

Second Street

 The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (May 27, 1998) from the Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke District:

 Purpose:

 To propose the introduction of the On-Street Permit Parking Programme on Second Street between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Lakeshore Drive.

 Funding Sources:

 The funds associated with the installation of the appropriate regulatory signage are allocated in the 1998 Transportation Department=s Operating Budget.

 Recommendations:

 It is recommended that:

 (1)the On-Street Parking Permit Programme be introduced on the west side of Second Street between Lake Shore Boulevard West and Lakeshore Drive; and

 (2)the appropriate by-law (Attachment No. 1) be amended accordingly.

 Background:

 In September 1997 and March 1998, the Transportation and Engineering Planning Division received correspondence from Hazaros Surmeyan, 24 Second Street (Attachment No. 2), and Debbie Wilson, 24 Second Street (Attachment No. 3), requesting the introduction of permit parking onto Second Street south of Lake Shore Boulevard West. A map of the area is Attachment No. 4.

 Discussion:

 In 1995, the Transportation and Engineering Planning Division received requests for the introduction of on-street parking permits from the residents of a number of streets in the New Toronto area, including Second Street. In response, staff polled the affected residents of these streets to solicit public opinion (Attachment No. 5). At that time, the residents of Second Street south of Lake Shore Boulevard West were opposed to the permit programme.

 In evaluating these most recent requests, the forty-nine (49) affected residents were polled by letter to obtain their views on this proposal (Attachment No. 6). There were thirty (30) respondents to the poll: two (2) were opposed; twenty-eight (28) were in favour. The apartment building at 24 Second Street has 23 units. It was built in 1957, predating the introduction of Etobicoke=s current parking standards for residential development. As a result, when current parking standards are applied, there is a shortfall of 18 parking spaces on site. Consequently, the residents who do not have parking available to them have no alternative but to leave their vehicles on the street.

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 who reside on Second Street south of Lake Shore Boulevard West, 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

 (Copies of Attachment Nos. 1-6, referred to in the foregoing report were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting May 27, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)