Item - 2016.PW17.18
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on November 21, 2016. The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee has referred this item to an official or other body without making a decision. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the referral.
PW17.18 - Extending the Parking Pad Moratorium to Areas Outside of the Former City of Toronto
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Referred
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee referred the Item to the General Manager of Transportation Services with the request that she report on February 28, 2017 on:
a. the current City of Toronto policy on parking pads as per Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards and current challenges implementing the policy;
b. the general impact of parking pads on the City, including the impact on the City of Toronto's natural environment and stormwater operations as well as the property values of residential homes; and
c. a mechanism to bring unauthorized parking pad locations with existing legal ramps into compliance.
Origin
Summary
At its meeting on October 18, 2016, the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee deferred this item indefinitely.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-98520.pdf
(December 16, 2015) Member Motion from Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong on Extending the Parking Pad Moratorium to Areas Outside of the Former City of Toronto
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-98478.pdf
Communications
(December 9, 2015) E-mail from Barbara Perko (PW.Main.PW17.18.2)
(January 4, 2016) E-mail from Barbara Perko (PW.Main.PW17.18.3)
(January 19, 2016) E-mail from David Crawford (PW.Main.PW17.18.4)
(September 1, 2016) E-mail from Barbara Perko (PW.Main.PW17.18.5)
(October 14, 2016) E-mail from Melissa and Patrick McEnroe (PW.Main.PW17.18.6)
Motions
That the Committee refer the Item to the General Manager of Transportation Services with the request that she report on February 28, 2017 on:
a. the current City of Toronto policy on parking pads as per Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards and current challenges implementing the policy;
b. the general impact of parking pads on the City, including the impact on the City of Toronto's natural environment and stormwater operations as well as the property values of residential homes; and
c. a mechanism to bring unauthorized parking pad locations with existing legal ramps into compliance.
Vote (Refer Item) Nov-21-2016
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 3 | Members that voted Yes are Stephen Holyday, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Jaye Robinson (Chair) |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Anthony Perruzza |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Chin Lee, Ron Moeser |
18a - Extending the Parking Pad Moratorium to Areas Outside of the Former City of Toronto - Interim Status Update
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to provide an interim status update on the work completed to date to respond to Council's request of January 21, 2016 for a report from the General Manager, Transportation Services regarding the feasibility of "Extending the Parking Pad Moratorium to areas outside of the former City of Toronto."
In order to fully address the scope and complexity of the issues surrounding Front Yard Parking (FYP) in the City of Toronto, staff require additional time to ensure a comprehensive review of the matter.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-98514.pdf