Traffic Poll Results:
Poll Conducted on Fairside Avenue
between Mortimer Avenue and Barker Avenue
The East York Community Council recommends:
(1)implementation of alternate-side parking on Fairside Avenue to provide for a "No Parking Anytime"
restriction on the west side of Fairside Avenue from November to April and alternate-side parking from May to
October on a month by month basis; and
(2)that the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect to the
foregoing, including the introduction of the necessary Bill in Council.
The East York Community Council submits the following report (August 25, 1999) from the City Clerk:
Purpose:
To report on the results of a traffic poll conducted on Fairside Avenue between Mortimer Avenue and Barker Avenue
regarding:
(a)implementation of extending the hours of the existing "No Parking" restrictions on Fairside Avenue between Mortimer
Avenue and Barker Avenue to 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and
(b)implementation of alternate-side parking on Fairside Avenue to provide for a "No Parking Anytime" restriction on the
west side of Fairside Avenue from November to April and alternate-side parking from May to October on a month by
month basis.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The proposed changes can be accommodated from within the existing Operating Budget.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that this report be received for information.
Council Reference/Background/History:
The East York Community Council at its meeting held on May 26 and 27, 1999, requested the City Clerk to poll the
residents of Fairside Avenue between Mortimer Avenue and Barker Avenue as to their support in connection with the
following:
(a)implementation of extending the hours of the existing "No Parking" restrictions on Fairside Avenue between Mortimer
Avenue and Barker Avenue to 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and
(b)implementation of alternate-side parking on Fairside Avenue to provide for a "No Parking Anytime" restriction on the
west side of Fairside Avenue from November to April and alternate-side parking from May to October on a month by
month basis.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
Implementation of extending the hours of the existing "No Parking" restrictions on Fairside Avenue between Mortimer
Avenue and Barker Avenue to 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m..
The results of the poll are as follows:
Number of residents polled 29
Number of responses22
Spoiled 0
Number in favour 8
Number opposed12
No opinion 2
Implementation of alternate-side parking on Fairside Avenue to provide for a "No Parking Anytime" restriction on the west
side of Fairside Avenue from November to April and alternate-side parking from May to October on a month by month
basis.
The results of the poll are as follows:
Number of residents polled 29
Number of responses22
Spoiled 0
Number in favour12
Number opposed 8
No opinion 2
Comments returned with the poll have been provided to the Councillors representing East York, Ward One.
Conclusion:
The East York Community Council is requested to consider the poll results in determination of the aforementioned
proposals.
Contact Name:
Janette McCusker
East York Office
Clerk's Division
397-4888