Introduction of On-Street Parking Permits: MacDonald Street,
Lake Crescent, Heman Street
The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (June 24, 1998) from the
Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke District:
Purpose:
To propose the introduction of the On-Street Permit Parking Programme on MacDonald Street, Lake Crescent and Heman
Street, between Royal York Road and Dwight Avenue.
Funding Sources:
The funds associated with the installation of the appropriate regulatory signage are allocated in the 1998 Transportation
Department's Operating Budget.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)the On-Street Permit Parking Programme be introduced on the south side of MacDonald Street between Royal York
Road and Dwight Avenue;
(2)the On-Street Permit Parking Programme be introduced on the south side of Lake Crescent between Royal York Road
and Dwight Avenue;
(3)the On-Street Permit Parking Programme be introduced on the south side of Heman Street between Royal York Road
and Dwight Avenue; and
(4)the appropriate by-law (Attachment No. 1) be amended accordingly.
Background:
Frequently, the Transportation Department receives requests from the residents of Vanevery Street, MacDonald Street,
Albani Street, Elma Street, Murrie Street, Lake Crescent, Symons Street, Struthers Street, and Heman Street, between
Royal York Road and Dwight Avenue, inquiring about the feasibility of parking permits for these streets. A map of the area
is Attachment No. 2.
Discussion:
In 1995, the City of Etobicoke, Transportation and Engineering Planning Division, polled the residents of these streets to
solicit public opinion (Attachment No. 3) regarding the introduction of the On-Street Permit Parking Programme. At that
time, only the residents of Hillside Avenue between Royal York Road and Dwight Avenue were in favour.
In March 1998, the Transportation and Engineering Planning Division again received several requests from the residents
of Vanevery Street, MacDonald Street, Elma Street, Murrie Street, Lake Crescent, Symons Street, Struthers Street, Heman
Street and Albani Street regarding the introduction of the programme. Staff polled the affected residents of these streets to
solicit public opinion on this matter (Attachment No. 4). The following chart summarizes the results of these polls.
| STREET |
LETTERS
DELIVERED |
LETTERS
RETURNED |
IN FAVOUR |
OPPOSED |
| Vanevery Street |
83 |
21 |
8 (38.1%) |
13 (61.9%) |
| MacDonald Street |
79 |
25 |
13 (52.0%) |
12 (48.0%) |
| Elma Street |
80 |
26 |
10 (38.4%) |
16 (61.5%) |
| Murrie Street |
75 |
34 |
3 (8.8%) |
31 (91.1%) |
| Lake Crescent |
92 |
27 |
16 (59.3%) |
11 (40.7%) |
| Symons Street |
91 |
29 |
13 (44.8%) |
16 (55.2%) |
| Struthers Street |
76 |
30 |
4 (13.3%) |
26 (86.7%) |
| Heman Street |
85 |
23 |
14 (60.9%) |
9 (39.1%) |
| Albani Street |
75 |
27 |
8 (29.6%) |
19 (70.3%) |
The results indicate that the residents of MacDonald Street, Lake Crescent and Heman Street are now in favour of the
introduction of the On-Street Permit Parking Programme.
Conclusions:
The On-Street Parking Programme provides an excellent alternative source of parking for those residents who do not have
or cannot provide adequate parking facilities on their property. This programme continues to meet with the approval of
those residents directly affected by it and should continue to be introduced through the public consultative process.
Based on the staff investigation of this matter and the favourable consensus of the affected residents who reside on
MacDonald Street, Lake Crescent, and Heman Street between Royal York Road and Dwight Avenue, Council's
endorsement of the recommendations contained herein would be appropriate.
Contact Name:
Karen Kirk, C.E.T.,
Parking Co-Ordinator, Transportation and Engineering Planning
(416) 394-8419, Fax 394-8942
(Copies of Attachment Nos. 1-4, referred to in the foregoing report were forwarded to all Members of Council with the
agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting June 24, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City
Clerk.)
