January 5, 1999
To:East York Community Council
From:Novina Wong
City Clerk
Subject:Traffic Poll Results:Removal of the existing "No Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m." restriction on Randolph Road
between McRae Drive and Markham Avenue; and
Implementation of Alternate Side Overnight Permit Parking on Randolph Road between McRae Drive and Markham
Avenue.
Purpose:
To report the results of a traffic poll conducted on Randolph Road between McRae Drive and Markham Avenue with
respect to the removal of the existing "No Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m." restriction and also regarding the
implementation of alternate side overnight permit parking in this area.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The proposed changes can be accommodated from within the existing Operating Budget.
Recommendation:
That the report of the City Clerk be received for information.
Council Reference/Background/History:
The East York Community Council at its meeting held on October 14, 1998, requested the City Clerk to poll the residents
on Randolph Road between McRae Drive and Markham Avenue with respect to the removal of the existing "No Parking,
8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m." restriction and also regarding the implementation of alternate side overnight permit parking in this
area.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
The results of the poll are as follows:
With respect to the removal of the existing "No Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m." restriction:
Number of residents polled 68
Number of responses27
Spoiled1
Number in favour9
Number opposed18
No opinion0
With respect to the implementation of Alternate Side Overnight Permit Parking:
Number of residents polled 68
Number of responses28
Spoiled0
Number in favour17
Number opposed10
No opinion1
Comments returned with the poll have been provided to the Councillors representing East York, Ward One.
Conclusions:
The East York Community Council be requested to consider the poll results in determination of the proposal with respect to
the removal of the existing "No Parking, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m." restriction and also the implementation of alternate side
overnight permit parking on Randolph Road between McRae Drive and Markham Avenue.
Contact Name:
Janette McCusker
East York Office
Clerk's Division
397-4888
Novina Wong
City Clerk
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