2 June 1998
To:Chairman and Members of the North York Community Council
From:Jim Kinrade
Commissioner of Transportation
North York Civic Centre
Subject:Stopping Prohibitions: Oscar Court
Seneca Heights
Purpose:To prohibit stopping on both sides of Oscar Court, from September 1 to June 30, between 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 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 IX of By-Law #31001, of the former City of North York, be amended to prohibit
stopping, from September 1 to June 30, between 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m., and 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on
both sides of Oscar Court.
Council Reference/Background/History:
Currently, parking is permitted for up to a maximum of three hours on both sides of the roadway.
The Transportation Section of the Works and Emergency Services Department received the concerns of a parent of a
student at the North Toronto Christian School, regarding conflicts between individuals associated with the school and
residents of Oscar Court, during the times associated with student drop off and pick up. In addition, a petition was received
from the residents of Oscar Court requesting that stopping restrictions be installed during arrival and dismissal times for the
Toronto Christian School.
In an effort to reduce the parking activities on Oscar Court, parking/stopping restrictions were amended on Page Avenue,
where the main access to the school is located. It was our opinion that should parents be permitted to stop on the side of
Page Avenue which is adjacent to the school, parents would no longer utilize Oscar Court. Although it would appear to
have improved, vehicles were still stopped/parked on Oscar Court.
The Toronto Police Services, Parking Enforcement Unit has been requested to provide continued enforcement of the
parking/stopping restrictions on Page Avenue, adjacent tot he school.
Discussion:
The installation of the No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, prohibitions on
both sides of Oscar Court, from September 1 to June 30, should reduce conflicts between students, parents and residents,
while maintaining some level of convenience for the local residents.
Conclusions:
In view of the above, this department would support the recommendation to prohibit stopping on Oscar Court, during the
specified times and dates.
Contact Name:
Mr. Michael Frederick, Director of Operations, at 395-7484.
Jim S. Kinrade
Commissioner of Transportation
