February 17, 1999
To:Etobicoke Community Council
From:John W. Thomas, P.Eng., MBA, Director, Transportation Services - District 2
Subject:Introduction of Parking Prohibition:
Mattari Court
(Rexdale-Thistletown)
Purpose:
To propose the introduction of a parking prohibition for both sides of Mattari Court.
Funding Sources:
The funds associated with the introduction of the appropriate regulatory signage are contained
in the Transportation Services Division's Operating Budget.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)parking be prohibited on both sides of Mattari Court between Humber College Boulevard
and the north limit of the road, between 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 Services Division is in receipt of a petition from the residents of Mattari
Court (Attachment No. 2) requesting the introduction of a daytime parking prohibition onto
this street.
At the community meeting held on November 3, 1998, staff explained the necessity for
implementing a
"No Parking Anytime" prohibition at the entrance to Mattari Court at Humber College
Boulevard and at the terminus for reasons of emergency access.
In response to this request, staff polled the forty-six (46) affected residents of Mattari Court,
to obtain their opinion on the proposal outlined in the petition (Attachment No. 3). There were
twenty-four (24) respondents to the poll: seventeen (17) respondents were in favour of the
proposal and seven (7) opposed. A map of the area is Attachment No. 4.
Comments:
Mattari Court is a two-lane roadway. Parking is currently 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 many factors contributing 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. A staff review of this issues clearly indicates that
daytime parking on Mattari Court is a problem. 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 recommendation contained herein would be
appropriate.
Contact Name:
Karen Kirk, C.E.T., Parking Co-ordinator, Transportation Services Division - District 2.
(416)394-8419; Fax 394-8942.
John W. Thomas, P.Eng., MBA
Director, Transportation Services - District 2
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Attachments
cc:Street File Mattari Court
