2 February 1998
To: Chairman and Members of the North York Community Council
From: Jim Kinrade
Commissioner of Transportation
North York Civic Centre
Subject: Parking Prohibitions: Garnier Court
Purpose: To prohibit daytime parking on Garnier Court
Source of funds:
The funds associated with changes to the parking regulations and signing are contained within this department's 1998 current budget.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that Schedule VIII of the North York Traffic By-Law #31001 be amended to prohibit parking at any time on the north side of Garnier Court, from a point 199 metres west of the westerly limit of Ballyconnor Court to a point 286 metres east of the easterly limit of Ballyconnor Court, and on the south side between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from a point 199 metres west of the westerly limit of Ballyconnor Court to a point 288.5 metres east of the easterly limit of Ballyconnor Court.
Council Reference/Background/History:
Parking is currently permitted for up to a maximum of three hours on both sides of Garnier Court. On Ballyconnor Court, which provides accesses the Ontario Bible College (OBC), parking is prohibited at any time on the east side and between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side.
Discussions
For the past several years, residents of Garnier and Ballyconnor Courts have identified their concern with students of the OBC parking on the roadways. This parking problem was exacerbated during special events and the completion of the pay-parking facility at the OBC.
Despite numerous requests to the Toronto Police for enforcement, it would appear that parking enforcement will not change the students parking behaviours.
Conclusions:
In view of the above, this department supports amending the current parking regulations, as requested by the residents of Garnier Court.
Contact Name:
Mr. Michael Frederick, Director of Operations, 395-7484
Jim S. Kinrade,
Commissioner of Transportation
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