Introduction of a Stopping Prohibition

City View Drive

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (May 27, 1998) from the Commissioner of Works, Etobicoke District:

Purpose:

To propose the introduction of a stopping prohibition on both sides of City View Drive between the north limit of Dixon Road and a point 211.5 metres north thereof.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the installation of the appropriate regulatory signage are contained in the 1998 Transportation Department=s Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)the ANo Parking Anytime@ prohibition on both sides of City View Drive be changed to a ANo Stopping Anytime@ prohibition between the north limit of Dixon Road and a point 211.5 metres north thereof; and

(2)the appropriate by-laws (Attachment Nos.1 and 2 ) be amended accordingly.

Background:

The Transportation and Engineering Planning Division is in receipt of correspondence from Mr. Alain K. Sutton, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Congress Centre (Attachment No. 3) requesting a change to the existing parking by-laws. Trucks parked on City View Drive are unsightly and block the view of the centre from the street. A map of the area is Attachment No. 4.

Discussion:

The Toronto Congress Centre opened in 1995 and has now become one of the leading trade and convention centres in the country. In 1994 the developers of the centre invested a significant amount of money to widen City View Drive in front of the centre from two to four lanes to accommodate projected traffic volumes. The trucks parking on City View Drive effectively reduce the roadway to two lanes negating the impact of the improvement and, as Mr. Sutton states in his letter, they are unsightly and block the view of the centre from the street. Parking enforcement has had little effect in discouraging this practice.

Conclusions:

Based on the staff examination of this matter, 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. 1-4, referred to in the foregoing report were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting May 27, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)