Item - 2009.PW26.3
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on September 30, 2009 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on September 14, 2009 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on September 30, 2009.
- See also By-laws 130-2010, 203-2010, 369-2010
PW26.3 - Reserved On-Street Parking Spaces for Use by Car-Share Vehicles - Pilot Program in the Downtown Area (Sustainable Transportation Initiative)
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- 20 - Trinity-Spadina, 27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale, 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on September 30 and October 1, 2009, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager of Transportation Services to establish a new class of car-sharing parking permit and to issue such permits to car-share organization(s)/company(ies) at an annual cost of $200.00 plus applicable taxes for each such permit, on the terms and conditions generally as set out in this report.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the General Manager of Transportation Services, to make application to the Senior Regional Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice for set fines with respect to the offences created by the pilot program.
3. City Council request the General Manager of Transportation Services to evaluate the pilot program and report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee within one year after its implementation with his findings.
4. City Council request the General Manager of Transportation Services to work with Zipcar and AutoShare throughout the pilot project period to identify other potential on-street parking opportunities throughout the City and include their findings in his report at the conclusion of the pilot project period.
5. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to ensure that up to three car sharing parking locations in the North York Centre are included in the pilot program.
Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-23243.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That the General Manager, Transportation Services, in association with the Toronto Parking Authority, be requested to evaluate the foregone revenue associated with the new on-street parking spaces allocated for this pilot project and include their findings in the report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee within one year after implementation.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Sep-30-2009 5:21 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - PW26.3 - Del Grande - Motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 17 | Members that voted Yes are Raymond Cho, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Mike Feldman, Doug Holyday, Cliff Jenkins, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Cesar Palacio, Joe Pantalone, John Parker, Anthony Perruzza, Kyle Rae, Bill Saundercook, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 18 | Members that voted No are Brian Ashton, Maria Augimeri, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Shelley Carroll, Glenn De Baeremaeker, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Suzan Hall, A.A. Heaps, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Joe Mihevc, Ron Moeser, Howard Moscoe, Gord Perks, Adam Vaughan |
| Total members that were Absent: 10 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Janet Davis, Rob Ford, Adam Giambrone, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, David Miller, Frances Nunziata, Case Ootes, Michael Walker |
That City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to ensure that up to three car sharing parking locations in the North York Centre are included in the pilot program.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Sep-30-2009 5:22 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PW26.3 - Adopt the Item, as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 33 | Members that voted Yes are Brian Ashton, Maria Augimeri, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Raymond Cho, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Mike Feldman, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Suzan Hall, A.A. Heaps, Cliff Jenkins, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Ron Moeser, Howard Moscoe, Cesar Palacio, Joe Pantalone, John Parker, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Kyle Rae, Bill Saundercook, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan |
| Total members that voted No: 4 | Members that voted No are Shelley Carroll, Mike Del Grande, Doug Holyday, Denzil Minnan-Wong |
| Total members that were Absent: 8 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Rob Ford, Adam Giambrone, Mark Grimes, David Miller, Frances Nunziata, Case Ootes, Michael Walker |
PW26.3 - Reserved On-Street Parking Spaces for Use by Car-Share Vehicles - Pilot Program in the Downtown Area (Sustainable Transportation Initiative)
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- 20 - Trinity-Spadina, 27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale, 28 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006
Committee Recommendations
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager of Transportation Services to establish a new class of car-sharing parking permit and to issue such permits to car-share organization(s)/company(ies) at an annual cost of $200.00 plus applicable taxes for each such permit, on the terms and conditions generally as set out in this report.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor, in consultation with the General Manager of Transportation Services, to make application to the Senior Regional Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice for set fines with respect to the offences created by the pilot program.
3. City Council request the General Manager of Transportation Services to evaluate the pilot program and report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee within one year after its implementation with his findings.
4. City Council request the General Manager of Transportation Services to work with Zipcar and AutoShare throughout the pilot project period to identify other potential on-street parking opportunities throughout the City and include their findings in his report at the conclusion of the pilot project period.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee held a public meeting on September 14, 2009, in accordance with City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, and notice of the proposed amendments to the City of Toronto Municipal Code to set a fee for a car-share parking permit in the amount of $200.00 annually plus applicable taxes for the duration of the one-year pilot program was posted on the City's website for a minimum of 5 days.
Origin
Summary
Supporting the provision of on-street, reserved parking spaces for car-share vehicles in selected locations is one of the Sustainable Transportation Initiatives: Short-term Proposals adopted by City Council at its meeting on October 22 and 23, 2007 (Item PW9.2). This report is requesting approval of a pilot program that will allow Transportation Services to identify on-street parking areas exclusively for use by car-share vehicles. Use of the parking areas will be administered by means of a new class of car-sharing permit issued by Transportation Services to a car-share company/organization at an annual cost of $200.00 for each permit plus applicable taxes (for the duration of the pilot program). The fee will cover the cost of implementing the pilot program (signs, pavement markings, bicycle rings where necessary). The pilot program is intended to be revenue neutral.
Subject to approval of this pilot program by the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee, a separate report will be submitted to Toronto and East York Community Council for approval to delineate a total of 6 car-share parking areas dispersed over 5 streets (Emily Street, Ed Mirvish Way, Jordan Street, Gould Street, and Mutual Street) in the downtown area, providing a total of 20 parking spaces.
If this proposal is approved, staff will monitor the pilot program over the ensuing year and report back to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee within one year after its implementation with their findings.
Financial Impact
Approval of the pilot program has no financial impact. Implementation of car-share vehicle parking areas is intended to be revenue neutral. The installation costs of delineating each car-share vehicle parking area will be recovered through the cost of each car-share parking permit issued to a car-share organization/company for a car-share vehicle.
The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer have reviewed this report and agree with the financial impact information.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-23243.pdf
Speakers
Kevin McLaughlin, President, AutoShare
Councillor Michael Del Grande, Ward 39 - Scarborough-Agincourt
Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ward 34 - Don Valley East