9 June 1998

 To:Chairman and Members of the North York Community Council

 From:Jim S. Kinrade

Commissioner of Transportation

North York Civic Centre

 Subject:Amendment of Parking Prohibitions: Stratford Crescent

North York Centre South

 Purpose:To amend the existing parking prohibitions on Stratford Crescent from Mildenhall Road to Blythwood Road.

  Source of funds:

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

 Recommendations:

 To amend Schedule VIII of By-Law #31001, of the former City of North York, to prohibit parking between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., on both sides of Stratford Crescent, from the westerly limit of Mildenhall Road to the northerly limit of Blythwood Road.

 Council Reference/Background/History:

 Currently, parking is prohibited between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, on various sections of Stratford Crescent.

 Discussion:

 As a result of our investigation, staff have confirmed the residents' concern that vehicles are being parked for extended periods of time outside of the prohibited zones and after 4:30 p.m. on all portions of the roadway. A review of our location files indicates that there have been and continue to be requests for enforcement. Based upon our numerous requests to the Toronto Police Services, Parking Enforcement Unit, to provide enforcement for the parking restrictions and the three hour limit, it would appear that enforcement alone is not effective in reducing the number of vehicles parked on Stratford Crescent.

 Conclusions:

 As the proposed parking restrictions are favoured by the majority of the residents of this roadway, as indicated by a petition forwarded through Councillor Joanne Flint's office, it is recommended that the parking restrictions be implemented.

 Contact Name:

 Mr. Michael Frederick, Director of Traffic Operations, 395-7484.

 Commissioner