11 September 1998

To:Chairman and Members of the North York Community Council

From:Roberto Stopnicki,

Director, Transportation Services - District 3

Subject:Proposed Parking Prohibitions: Old Orchard Grove

North York Centre South

Purpose:

To prohibit parking from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Old Orchard Grove, between Barse Street and Falkirk Street.

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, of the former City of North York, be amended to prohibit parking from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on the north side of Old Orchard Grove, between Barse Street and Falkirk Street.

Council Reference/Background/History:

Currently, parking is permitted for up to a maximum of three hours on both sides of Old Orchard Grove, between Barse Street and Falkirk Street.

Discussion:

Staff of the Transportation Division of the Works and Emergency Services Department received a request from Mr Richard Frankel, 585 Old Orchard Grove, to prohibit parking on the north side of Old Orchard Grove, between Barse Street and Falkirk Street.

Mr. Frankel is of the opinion that vehicles parked on Old Orchard Grove are generated by employees of the Baycrest Centre. Despite numerous requests to the Toronto Police Services for the enforcement of the three hour parking limit, motorists continue to park daily on both sides of the street. Staff have verified Mr. Frankel's concern.

Conclusions:

In order to maintain two way traffic, this department supports amending the current parking regulations on Old Orchard Grove.

Contact Name:

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

Roberto Stopnicki,

Director, Transportation Services - District 3

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