October 14, 1998

To:East York Community Council

From:Andrew Koropeski, Director, Transportation Services District 1

Subject:Overnight Permit Parking on Westbrook Avenue

Purpose:

To report to the November 12, 1998, meeting of the East York Community Council on a request for the implementation of overnight permit parking on Westbrook Avenue

Financial Implications:

There are no financial implications.

Recommendations:

"It is recommended that:

(1)the Clerks Department conduct a formal poll of the residents of Westbrook Avenue, between Westlake Avenue and Chisholm Avenue, to determine support for the implementation of overnight permit parking, and;

(2)the appropriate City Officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto."

Background:

The Works and Emergency Services Department received a petition dated September 3, 1998, from the residents of 16 of the 32 affected properties on Westbrook Avenue, between Westlake Avenue and Chisholm Avenue, requesting the implementation of overnight permit parking on their street block. This petition meets the minimum requirement of 25 percent support from the residents of the street block.

Comments:

Westbrook Avenue, between Westlake Avenue and Chisholm Avenue, is a 7.3 metre (24.0 feet) wide local street that is presently regulated by the unsigned three-hour parking restriction on both sides of the street. The location of this street block in relation to other blocks regulated by overnight permit parking is illustrated in Appendix 'A'.

Should overnight permit parking be considered on this street block, it is standard practice to concurrently implement the alternate-side parking regulation, where parking rotates side-to-side, typically on a monthly basis. Alternate side parking aids in street maintenance, cleaning and snow removal operations. Furthermore, since Westbrook Avenue is a two-way street, maintaining parking on one side of the street only would benefit traffic operations.

A study conducted by staff revealed that a total of 17 overnight parking permits can be issued for this street block.

Conclusion:

A petition received by the Works and Emergency Services Department dated September 3, 1998, from residents of Westbrook Avenue, between Westlake Avenue and Chisholm Avenue, requesting the implementation of overnight permit parking satisfies the minimum of 25 percent support required for staff to investigate their request.

In accordance with By-law No. 20-96, it is recommended that a formal poll be conducted of all the residences of this block of Westbrook Avenue to ascertain support for the implementation of overnight permit parking.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Bryan Muir, Transportation Technologist

778-2227

bmuir@borough.eastyork.on.ca

Director

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