January 18, 2000
To: Etobicoke Community Council
From: John W. Thomas, P. Eng., MBA
Director, Transportation Services-District 2
Works and Emergency Services
Subject: Introduction of Two-Hour Parking Restriction on both sides of Hay Avenue
Lakeshore-Queensway
Purpose:
To propose the introduction of a two hour parking restriction on both sides of Hay Avenue between Royal York Road and
a point 36.5 metres west thereof.
Funding Sources:
The funds associated with the introduction of the appropriate regulatory signage are contained in the Transportation
Services Division Operating Budget.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1) parking be restricted to two hours on both sides of Hay Avenue between Royal York Road and a point 36.5 metres west
thereof; and
(2) the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
Background:
City Council, at its meeting held on April 16, 1998, adopted Clause No. 7 (Attachment No. 1) contained in Report No.4 of
the Etobicoke Community Council, headed, "Introduction of One-our Parking Restriction - Hay Avenue." This clause
recommended in part that "this matter be reviewed in six months to ensure that the introduction of this regulation has not
had a negative impact on the residential community to the west of Royal York Road in the vicinity of this business
district." In November of 1999, staff of the District 2 Transportation Services had a request forwarded by Councillor Jones'
Office (Attachment No. 2), from the Mimico Village BIA, to have the one-hour restriction changed to two hours. A map of
the area is Attachment No. 3.
Comments:
To date, staff have not received any complaints from the residential community to the west of Royal York Road in the
vicinity of this business district relating to long-term parking by employees of the businesses in the area. The Mimico
Village BIA made arrangements in 1998 for staff of the businesses to park on private property at the local church.
An introduction of a two-hour parking restriction will still not have any negative effects on the adjacent residential area;
and, will be of greater benefit to customers of the local businesses.
Conclusions:
Based on the staff review of this matter and the support of the Mimico Village BIA, the introduction of a two-hour parking
restriction on Hay Avenue would be appropriate.
Contact:
Mark Hargot, Supervisor, Traffic Engineering - District 2
Tel.: (416) 394-8453; Fax: (416) 394-8942
E-mail:mahargot@toronto.ca
John W. Thomas, P. Eng., MBA
Director, Transportation Services-District 2
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List of Attachments:
Attachments 1, 2, 3
