Introduction of Parking Prohibition - Woolenscote Circle.

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April  1,  1998)  from the Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke:

Purpose:

To propose the introduction of a parking prohibition on both sides of Woolenscote Circle between Norbrook Crescent (south intersection) and Woolenscote Circle (west intersection).

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the installation of the appropriate regulatory signage are allocated in the Transportation Department's Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1) parking be prohibited on both sides of Woolenscote Circle between Norbrook Crescent (south intersection) and Woolenscote Circle (west intersection) between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; and

(2) the appropriate by-law (Attachment No. 1) be amended accordingly.

Background:

The Transportation Department is in receipt of a petition from the residents of Woolenscote Circle (Attachment No. 2) requesting the introduction of a daytime parking prohibition for both sides of Woolenscote Circle between Norbrook Crescent (south intersection) and Woolenscote Circle (west intersection). A map of the area is Attachment No. 3.

Discussion:

Woolenscote Circle is a two-lane roadway; parking is permitted on both sides of the street for a maximum period of three hours. Land use in the immediate vicinity is predominantly residential.

There are a number of factors that contribute to the high incidence of on-street parking in this area. Approximately ten years ago, daytime parking regulations were introduced on the residential streets on the west side of Highway 27, in the immediate area around Humber College, North Campus. Students of the college parked their vehicles on these streets throughout the day to avoid paying parking fees on campus. The problem has now moved to the residential streets on the east side of Highway 27, compounding an ongoing parking problem in the area caused by patients and visitors to Etobicoke General Hospital and the Medical Centre that also park on Woolenscote Circle to avoid paying for parking at these facilities. A staff review of this issue clearly indicates that daytime parking on Woolenscote Circle is a problem. Periodic police enforcement initiatives have been ineffective in rendering a long-term solution.

Conclusion:

Based on the staff examination of this matter and the favourable consensus of the affected residents, Council's endorsement of the recommendations contained herein would be appropriate.

Contact Name:

Karen Kirk, C.E.T., Parking Co-Ordinator, Transportation and Engineering Planning.

(416) 394-8419; Fax 394-8942.

(Copies of Attachment Nos. 1-3, referred to in the foregoing report, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of April 1, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)