Introduction of a Parking Prohibition: King Georges Road

 The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (July 22, 1998) from the Director, Transportation and Engineering Planning:

 Purpose:

 To propose the introduction of a parking prohibition on the south side of King Georges Road between Prince Edward Drive and Kings Lynn Road.

 Funding Sources:

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

 Recommendations:

 It is recommended that:

(1)parking be prohibited on the south side of King Georges Road between Prince Edward Drive and Kings Lynn Road; and

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

 Background:

 The Transportation and Engineering Planning Division is in receipt of a petition from the residents on the south side of King Georges Road between Prince Edward Drive and Kings Lynn Road (Attachment No. 2) requesting the introduction of a parking prohibition on the south side of King Georges Road to eliminate a continuous over-time parking problem.

 The nine (9) affected homeowners who reside on both sides of King Georges Road were polled by letter to obtain their views on this proposal (Attachment No. 3). There were eight (8) respondents to the poll: six (6) were in favour of the proposal and two (2) opposed. A map of the area is Attachment No. 4.

 Discussion:

 King Georges Road is a two lane roadway; parking is permitted on the south side of the street for a maximum period of three hours. Land use in the immediate area is predominately residential. Periodic police enforcement initiatives have been ineffective in rendering a long-term solution to this problem.

 Conclusions:

 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.

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 The Etobicoke Community Council reports having had before it the following communication:

-(June 12, 1998) from Mr. L. De Francesco, in opposition to the parking prohibition on King Georges Road.

 (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 of July 22, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)