Introduction of On-Street Parking Permits: Channing Place

Ward 5, Rexdale-Thistletown

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (December 9, 1998) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 2:

Purpose:

To propose the introduction of the On-Street Permit Parking Programme on Channing Place between Countryman Circle and Brownridge Crescent.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the installation of the appropriate regulatory signage are allocated in the 1998 Transportation Services Division's Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)the On-Street Parking Permit Programme be introduced on the west side of Channing Place between Countryman Circle and Brownridge Crescent; and

(2)the appropriate by-law (Attachment Nos. 1 and 2) be amended accordingly.

Background:

Councillor Elizabeth Brown contacted the Transportation and Engineering Planning Division, (AttachmentNos. 3, 4, and 5) on behalf of the residents of WoolenscoteCircle, Countryman Circle, and Channing Place (Attachment Nos. 6 and 7) requesting the introduction of permit parking on to Woolenscote Circle, Countryman Circle and Channing Place. A map of the area is Attachment No.8.

Discussion:

Frequently, the Transportation Services Division - District 2 (Etobicoke) and the local Councillors receive requests from the residents of Woolenscote Circle, Countryman Circle and Channing Place inquiring about the feasibility of parking permits for these streets.

In response to these requests, staff polled the affected residents of these streets to solicit public opinion (Attachment Nos. 9, 10. and 11). The following chart summarizes the results of these polls.

Conclusion:

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 it 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 of Canning Place, Council's endorsement of the recommendations contained herein would be appropriate.

Contact Name:

Karen Kirk, C.E.T., Parking Co-Ordinator,

Transportation Services Division - District 2

(416) 394-8419; Fax 394-8942

(Copies of Attachment Nos. 1-11, referred to in the foregoing report were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of December 9, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)