Realignment of Permit Parking Area Boundary -

- Areas 3L and 5A (Davenport and Midtown)

The Toronto Community Council recommends that holders of valid residential permits in Areas 3L and 5A be allowed to park on either the east or west side of Christie Street (where parking is permitted), between the CP Rail Corridor and Bloor Street West, and the appropriate City officials be authorized to take the necessary action to give effect thereto, including the introduction in Council of any Bills that may be required.

The Toronto Community Council reports, for the information of Council, having requested the Commissioner of Works and Emergency Services to resolve the issues raised in the communication (March 23, 1999) from Xiao Hong Chen.

The Toronto Community Council submits the following report (March 15, 1999) from the Manager of Right of Way Management, Transportation Services, District 1, Works and Emergency Services:

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, ten 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:

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

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The Toronto Community Council reports, for the information of Council, having also had before it during consideration of the foregoing matter, the communication (March 23, 1999) from Xiao Hong Chen, in support of the application, and a copy thereof is on file in the office of the City Clerk.