4 May 1998

To:Chairman and Members of the North York Community Council

From:Jim Kinrade

Commissioner of Transportation

North York Civic Centre

Subject:Proposed Parking Prohibitions: Kingsdale Avenue

Purpose:To amend the existing three hour parking limit on the north side of Kingsdale Avenue, between Willowdale Avenue and Longmore Street, to "No Parking, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday@.

Source of funds:

All costs associated with the installation of the parking restrictions are included within the 1998 operating budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that Schedule VIII of By-Law #31001 be amended to prohibit parking on the north side of Kingsdale Avenue, from the easterly limit of Willowdale Avenue to the westerly limit of Longmore Street.

Council Reference/Background/History:

Currently, parking is prohibited between 8:30 a. m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from John McKenzie Gate to Willowdale Avenue. East of Willowdale Avenue, parking is permitted for up to a maximum of three hours.

Discussion:

This department has been advised by local residents that when vehicles are parked on both sides of the roadway, two way traffic cannot be maintained. Numerous requests to the Metropolitan Toronto Police for enforcement of illegal parking activities have proven ineffective. Also, the majority of residents on this section of the road are in favour of the proposed parking restrictions.

Conclusions:

In view of the above, this department supports amending the current parking regulations, as requested by the residents.

Contact Name:

Michael Frederick, Director of Operations, 395-7484

Commissioner

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