(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
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 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.