Introduction of On-Street Parking Permits: Elma Street
Ward 2, Lakeshore-Queensway
The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report
(December9,1998) from the Director of Transportation Services, District 2:
Purpose:
To propose the introduction of the On-Street Permit Parking Programme on Elma Street
between RoyalYork Road and Dwight Avenue.
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 Permit Parking Programme be introduced on the north side of Elma Street
between Royal York Road and Dwight Avenue;
(2)the appropriate by-law (Attachment No. 1) be amended accordingly.
Background:
Frequently, the Transportation Services Division - District 2 (Etobicoke) receives requests
from the residents of VaneveryStreet, MacDonald Street, Albani Street, Elma Street, Murrie
Street, LakeCrescent, Symons Street, StruthersStreet, 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
HillsideAvenue between Royal York Road and Dwight Avenue were in favour and therefore,
the On-Street Permit Parking Programme was implemented on Hillside Avenue only.
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,
LakeCrescent, 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). At this time, the residents of MacDonald
Street, LakeCrescent, and HemanStreet were in favour of the introduction of the On-Street
Permit Parking Programme and therefore, the On-Street Permit Parking Programme was
implemented on these streets.
In November 1998, Transportation Services Division, received a petition from the residents of
ElmaStreet (Attachment No.5) regarding the introduction of the On-Street Permit Parking
Programme onto this street. The following chart summarizes the results of the petition.
|
No. of Homes |
No. of
Homeowners
Interviewed |
In Favour |
Opposed |
|
76 |
58 |
47 (81.0%) |
11 (19.0%) |
There are 76 homes on Elma Street; 58 homes signed the petition; 47 (81.0%) were in favour
of the permit parking programme and 11 (19.0%) were opposed.
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 Elma Street between RoyalYorkRoad and DwightAvenue, 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. 1-5, 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.)
