Conversion of Hallam Street, between Dufferin Street
and Shaw Street, from 'Area Based Permit Parking' to
'Street Name Based Permit Parking (Davenport)
The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report
(September 2, 1998) from the Acting Assistant Director, By-law Administration and
Enforcement, City Works Services:
Purpose:
To report on the conversion of permit parking on Hallam Street, between Dufferin Street
and Shaw Street, from 'Area Based Permit Parking' to 'Street Name Based Permit Parking',
with the current operating hours of 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Not applicable.
Recommendations:
The Toronto Community Council may recommend that:
(1)permit parking on Hallam Street, between Dufferin Street and Shaw Street, be converted
from 'Area Based Permit Parking' to 'Street Name Based Permit Parking'; and
(2)the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to
give effect thereto, including the introduction of all necessary bills.
Background:
A request was received from Councillor Betty Disero, on behalf of the residents, to have
permit parking on Hallam Street, between Dufferin Street and Shaw Street, converted from
'Area Based Permit Parking' to 'Street Name Based Permit Parking'.
Comments:
Hallam Street, between Dufferin Street and Shaw Street, is authorized for permit parking on
an area basis, within permit parking areas 3G and 3L, and the hours of operation are 12:01
a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a week. Hallam Street, between Dufferin Street and Shaw Street,
has a total of 104 permits issued against 151 on-street parking spaces.
The conversion of permit parking on Hallam Street, between Dufferin Street and Shaw
Street, is a "deprivation" to permit holders. Under the procedures adopted by the former
Toronto City Council, we are required to notify all affected permit holders by posting a
notice in the newspaper. A notice on the deprivation of permit parking was placed in the
Toronto Star on May 6, 1998 and no objections were received.
Conclusions:
Given that there were no objections received, it is recommended that the permit parking on
Hallam Street, between Dufferin Street and Shaw Street, be amended to indicate 'Street
Name Based Permit Parking', with the operating hours of 12:01 a.m. to 7:00 a.m., 7 days a
weeks.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Bob Bonner, 392-7876