February 17, 1999
To:Etobicoke Community Council
From:John W. Thomas, P. Eng., MBA, Director, Transportation Services - District 2
Subject:Introduction of On-Street Parking Permits
Hartismere Court
(Rexdale-Thistletown)
Purpose:
To propose the introduction of On-street Parking Permits on Hartismere Court, between its
east and west intersections with Collingdale Road.
Funding Sources:
The funds associated with the installation of the appropriate regulatory signage are allocated
in the Transportation Services Division's Operating Budget.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)the On-street Parking Permit program be introduced on the south side of Hartismere
Court, between its east and west intersections with Collingdale Road;
(2)parking be prohibited on the north side of Hartismere Court, between its east and west
intersections with Collingdale Road (Attachment No. 1); and
(3)the appropriate by-laws (Attachment No's. 2 and 3) be introduced.
Background:
The Transportation Services Division received correspondence dated September 11, 1998,
from Mr.PatriqueMalaise of 15 Hartismere Court, and a petition submitted on behalf of the
residents of HartismereCourt, requesting on-street parking permits for residents of Hartismere
Court (Attachment No. 4). Mr. Malaise repeated his request for permit parking in
correspondence dated August 31, 1998, to CouncillorBruce Sinclair (Attachment No. 5).
Discussion:
We responded to these requests by polling the residents of the eleven existing homes on
HartismereCourt (Attachment No. 6). There were three (3) residents who responded to our
survey questionnaire, and two (2) favoured our proposal for on-street parking permits on the
south side of Hartismere Court, between the east and west limits of the road.
Hartismere Court is a two-lane local road. Single-family residential properties abut both sides
of the street. We currently allow parking on both sides of Hartismere Court for a maximum of
three hours; however, many residents complain of inadequate on-site parking, and there has
been a history of overtime parking by nonresidents that periodic police enforcement of the
three-hour limit has been unable to correct.
In addition to parking permits and the prohibition of vehicle parking on the north side of
HartismereCourt, parking must also be prohibited around the perimeter of the centre island at
the west end of Hartismere Court. This will be done under Section 240-7(B)(8) of the
EtobicokeMunicipalCode, and does not require the preparation of a separate by-law.
Conclusion:
The On-street Parking Permit program described in Section 183 of the Etobicoke Municipal
Code provides alternative parking for residents who do not have, or cannot provide, adequate
parking on their property. The program has met with the approval of those residents that it
directly affects, and should continue to be introduced through a process of public consultation.
Based on the staff investigation of this matter, and the favourable consensus to the petition
submitted by residents of Hartismere Court, Council's endorsement of the recommendations
contained in this report would be appropriate.
Contact Name:
Karen Kirk, CET, Parking Co-Ordinator, Transportation Services Division - District 2.
(416) 394-8419; Fax (416) 394-8942
John W. Thomas, P.Eng., MBA
Director, Transportation Services - District 2
KK/AS
Attachments
cc:Street File: Hartismere Court
T-61
