October 22, 1998
To:Etobicoke Community Council
From:John Thomas, Director, Transportation Services - District 2
Subject:Introduction of a Parking Prohibition
Iron Street
(Rexdale-Thistledown)
Purpose:
To propose the introduction of a parking prohibition on both sides of Iron Street from Belfield
Road to a point 152.5 metres north thereof.
Funding Sources:
The funds associated with the installation of the appropriate regulatory signage are contained
in the Transportation Services Division's Operating Budget.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)parking be prohibited on both sides of Iron Street between Belfield Road and a point
152.5metres north thereof; and
(2)the appropriate by-law (Attachment No. 1) be amended accordingly.
Background:
The Transportation Services Division is in receipt of correspondence from CKF Inc, 30 Iron
Street forwarded on behalf of the businesses on Iron Street who are directly affected by the
number of vehicles that park on both sides of Iron Street north of Belfield Road (Attachment
No. 2). These businesses are requesting the introduction of a parking prohibition on both sides
of Iron Street between Belfield Road and a point 152.5 metres north thereof.
There are four businesses on this section of Iron Street. Three are in favour of prohibiting
parking on this section of Iron Street, while one is opposed to the proposal.
Currently long-term parking is occurring on both sides of Iron Street. A map of the area is
AttachmentNo. 3.
Discussion:
Iron Street is a two-lane roadway; parking is permitted on both sides of the street for a
maximum of threehours. Land use in the immediate vicinity is zoned Industrial, Class 2.
A staff review has found that excessive long-term parking occurs on both sides of Iron Street
between Belfield Road and a point 152.5 metre thereof, many without license plates.
Periodic police enforcement has had little effect in rendering a long-term solution to this
problem.
Conclusions:
Based on the staff examination of this matter, 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.
John Thomas, P.Eng.
Director, Transportation Services - District 2
Attachments
ccStreet File: Iron Street
