Item - 2017.PW22.5
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2017 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on June 8, 2017 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on July 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2017.
- See also MM34.37
- See also By-law 842-2017
PW22.5 - Front Yard Parking Regulations
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2017, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend Chapter 918 to add a new subsection 918-21C substantially as follows:
C. Despite 918-21A, in addition to any other appeal requirement and/or right under this chapter, no appeal shall be accepted for a front yard parking application or boulevard parking application unless the grounds for that appeal is:
i. a refusal of the application on the basis of a negative poll result; and/or
ii. a refusal of the application on the basis of 918-8C(3) (the permit parking subscription threshold requirement).
Public Notice Given
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-104233.pdf
(June 1, 2017) Public Notice - Proposed Amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-104849.pdf
(June 8, 2017) Presentation from the Senior Strategic Director, Business Operations and Improvements, Transportation Services on Front Yard Parking Regulations
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-104838.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-105514.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pw/comm/communicationfile-69847.pdf
(June 1, 2017) E-mail from David S. Crawford (PW.Supp.PW22.5.2)
(June 6, 2017) E-mail from Todd Anderson (PW.New.PW22.5.3)
(June 7, 2017) Letter from Robert Bowers, Director of Engineering, Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (PW.New.PW22.5.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pw/comm/communicationfile-70176.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services to undertake a review to identify a mechanism to bring unauthorized parking pad locations with existing legal ramps into compliance.
That Councillor McMahon be permitted to withdraw her motion 1.
Vote (Adopt Item) Jul-05-2017 6:50 PM
Result: Carried | Majority Required - PW22.5 - Adopt the item |
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Total members that voted Yes: 31 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Jim Hart, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson |
Total members that voted No: 4 | Members that voted No are Gary Crawford, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Josh Matlow |
Total members that were Absent: 10 | Members that were absent are Josh Colle, Justin J. Di Ciano, Michelle Holland, Jim Karygiannis, Pam McConnell, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
PW22.5 - Front Yard Parking Regulations
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Public Notice Given
Committee Recommendations
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:
1. City Council amend Chapter 918 to add a new subsection 918-21C substantially as follows:
a. C. Despite 918-21A, in addition to any other appeal requirement and/or right under this chapter, no appeal shall be accepted for a front yard parking application or boulevard parking application unless the grounds for that appeal is:
i. a refusal of the application on the basis of a negative poll result; and/or
ii. a refusal of the application on the basis of 918-8C(3) (the permit parking subscription threshold requirement).
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee:
1. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to provide to City Council a copy of all addresses with licensed parking pads.
2. Requested the General Manager, Transportation Services to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on:
a. a process or regulatory change which will assist bringing unlicensed parking pads into compliance, including an option where meeting certain conditions could result in a non-transferrable permit which may be granted and restricted to only the current homeowner so long as they live in the home.
b. explore the ability to place the parking pad licence fee onto the tax or utility bill.
The Senior Strategic Director, Business Operations and Improvements, Transportation Services gave a presentation on Front Yard Parking Regulations.
Origin
Summary
The provision of a parking area on the boulevard and/or front yard originated in the area of the former City of Toronto to provide parking for residents where no parking was available on-site in the form of a garage or driveway. It was later expanded and introduced to a number of other areas in the former municipalities of York and East York as the City grew and demand for parking continued to increase.
The purpose of this report is to respond to a request from Public Works and Infrastructure Committee to:
- provide information on the current front yard parking regulations;
- the general impact of parking pads on the natural environment, storm-water operations and property values;
- the current challenges of implementing the policy; and
- identify a mechanism to bring unauthorized parking pad locations with existing legal ramps into compliance.
As a consequence of this review, staff recommend that the current Front Yard Parking program be brought to a close, and that no further Front Yard Parking pads be approved in the City of Toronto. This recommendation is based on:
- a belief that based on the length of the program, that the majority of those parking pads that can be legally permitted have been;
- the cumulative environmental impacts of parking pads, specifically as it pertains to stormwater runoff; and
- administrative challenges arising from an inconsistent and frequently modified by-law.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-104233.pdf
(June 1, 2017) Public Notice - Proposed Amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 918, Parking on Residential Front Yards and Boulevards
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-104849.pdf
(June 8, 2017) Presentation from the Senior Strategic Director, Business Operations and Improvements, Transportation Services on Front Yard Parking Regulations
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-104838.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pw/comm/communicationfile-69847.pdf
(June 1, 2017) E-mail from David S. Crawford (PW.Supp.PW22.5.2)
(June 6, 2017) E-mail from Todd Anderson (PW.New.PW22.5.3)
(June 7, 2017) Letter from Robert Bowers, Director of Engineering, Interlocking Concrete Pavement Institute (PW.New.PW22.5.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/pw/comm/communicationfile-70176.pdf
Speakers
Derek Moran
Emily Daigle
Councillor Shelley Carroll
Councillor Cesar Palacio
Councillor Jim Karygiannis
Councillor Frances Nunziata
Councillor Gord Perks
Councillor Frank Di Giorgio
Councillor Janet Davis
Motions
Vote (Defer Item Indefinitely) Jun-08-2017
Result: Lost (tie) | Majority Required |
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Total members that voted Yes: 3 | Members that voted Yes are Christin Carmichael Greb, Giorgio Mammoliti, Anthony Perruzza |
Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday, Chin Lee, Jaye Robinson (Chair) |
Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |
Vote (Adopt Item) Jun-08-2017
Result: Lost | Majority Required |
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Total members that voted Yes: 1 | Members that voted Yes are Jaye Robinson (Chair) |
Total members that voted No: 5 | Members that voted No are Christin Carmichael Greb, Stephen Holyday, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Anthony Perruzza |
Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |
That the General Manager, Transportation Services be requested to provide to City Council a copy of all addresses with licensed parking pads.
That:
1. City Council amend Chapter 918 to add a new subsection 918-21C substantially as follows:
a. C. Despite 918-21A, in addition to any other appeal requirement and/or right under this chapter, no appeal shall be accepted for a front yard parking application or boulevard parking application unless the grounds for that appeal is:
i. a refusal of the application on the basis of a negative poll result; and/or
ii. a refusal of the application on the basis of 918-8C(3) (the permit parking subscription threshold requirement).
2. The General Manager, Transportation Services be requested to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on:
a. a process or regulatory change which will assist bringing unlicensed parking pads into compliance, including an option where meeting certain conditions could result in a non-transferrable permit which may be granted and restricted to only the current homeowner so long as they live in the home.
b. explore the ability to place the parking pad licence fee onto the tax or utility bill.
Vote (Amend Item) Jun-08-2017 12:30 PM
Result: Carried | Majority Required - Part 1. a. ii. of motion 4 by Councillor Holyday |
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Total members that voted Yes: 4 | Members that voted Yes are Christin Carmichael Greb, Stephen Holyday, Chin Lee, Jaye Robinson (Chair) |
Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Giorgio Mammoliti, Anthony Perruzza |
Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |
Vote (Amend Item) Jun-08-2017 12:31 PM
Result: Carried | Majority Required - Parts 1. a. i. and 2 of motion 4 by Councillor Holyday |
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Total members that voted Yes: 5 | Members that voted Yes are Christin Carmichael Greb, Stephen Holyday, Chin Lee, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson (Chair) |
Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Giorgio Mammoliti |
Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |
Councillor Mammoliti, rising on a Point of Order, stated that the item was not properly before the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee.
Councillor Mammoliti, rising on a Point of Order, stated that he wanted to challenge the Chair on her ruling.
Councillor Mammoliti, rising on a Point of Order, asked if an individual promoting a product is allowed to make a public presentation on items before a Committee.