March 18, 1999
To:Toronto Community Council
From:Angie Antoniou, Manager, Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1
Subject:Realignment of Permit Parking Area Boundary - Areas 3L and 5A (Davenport and Midtown)
Purpose:
To report on a proposal to establish the centerline of Christie Street as the boundary between permit parking areas 3L and
5A, Davenport and Midtown. As this matter is of public interest, it is scheduled as a deputation item.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Not applicable.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
1.The boundary of permit parking areas 3L and 5A be amended as follows:
(a)Area 3L to be bounded on the west by the east side of Ossington Avenue, on the north by the CPR Corridor; on the
east by the west side of Christie Street, and on the south by the north side of Bloor Street West; and
(b)Area 5A to be bounded on the west by the east side of Christie Street, on the north by the CPR Corridor; on the east by
the west side of Bathurst Street, and on the south by the north side of Bloor Street West;
2.Municipal Code Chapter 400, Traffic and Parking, of the former City of Toronto, be amended to incorporate the
attached revised "District Map 5-1"; and
3.The appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
Background:
City Council, at its meeting of March 2, 3 and 4, 1999, adopted without amendment Clause 36 of Toronto Community
Council Report No. 4, respecting refinements to approved roadway narrowing plan at Christie Street, which in part,
permitted the realignment of permit parking areas 3L and 5A on Christie Street, from Bloor Street West to Dupont Street
Comments:
Christie Street, between Bloor Street West and Dupont Street, is authorized for permit parking on the west side within
permit parking area 5A. Within this portion of Christie Street, there are 76 legal on-street parking spaces for which as of to
date 27 permits have been issued to residents of this street. Specifically, 10 on-street parking permits issued to residents on
the west side of Christie Street and 17 on-street parking permits to residents on the east side of the street.
Christie Street is also the boundary street for areas 3L and 5A (Davenport and Midtown boundaries).
Permit Parking area 5A is bounded on the north by the Canadian Pacific Railway, on the east by the west side of Bathurst
Street, on the south by the north side of Bloor Street West and on the west by the west street line of Christie Street (all of
Christie Street falls within permit parking area 5A).
Permit Parking area 3L is bounded on the north by the Canadian Pacific Railway, on the east by the west street line of
Christie Street, on the south by the north side of Bloor Street West and on the west by the east side of Ossington Avenue.
Permit Parking area 5A has a total of 953 on-street permit parking spaces for which a total of 949 permits have been issued
to date. Permit Parking area 3L has a total of 626 on-street parking spaces for which a total of 559 permits have been issued
to date.
City Council, at its meeting of March 2, 3 and 4, 1999, among other things, approved the realignment of permit parking
regulations on Christie Street, between Bloor and Dupont Streets as follows:
Christie Street From |
To |
Authorized side for permit parking |
Bloor Street West |
Barton Avenue |
west side |
Barton Avenue |
Follis Avenue |
east side |
Essex Street |
Garnet Avenue |
west side |
Garnet Avenue |
Yarmouth Avenue |
east side |
Yarmouth Avenue |
Dupont Street |
odd side |
These parking regulations would permit resident permit holders of Christie Street, living on the east side of the street to
park on the east side and residents of the west side park on the west side of the street. In addition, permit holders, regardless
of which side of the street they reside, would be able to park on either side of Christie Street, within the authorized permit
parking areas.
Conclusions:
Given that the realignment of the area boundaries of permit parking areas 5A and 3L will not negatively impact the
available spaces and the distribution of parking permits, it is recommended that the proposal be approved.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Bob Bonner, 392-7876
Manager
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