Parking Restrictions on Randolph Road

between McRae Drive and Markham Avenue

The East York Community Council recommends:

(a)the implementation of Alternate Side Overnight Permit Parking on Randolph Road between McRae Drive and Markham Avenue; and

(b)the introduction of the necessary Bill in Council to give effect thereto.

The East York Community Council submits the following report (January 5, 1999) from the City Clerk:

Purpose:

To report on 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:

It is recommended 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