March 30, 1999
To:Etobicoke Community Council
From:John W. Thomas, P.Eng., MBA, Director, Transportation Services - District 2
Subject:Introduction of Parking Prohibition:
St. Georges Boulevard
(Kingsway-Humber)
Purpose:
To propose the introduction of a "No Parking Anytime" prohibition for both sides of St.
Georges Boulevard between Islington Avenue and York Road.
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)the "No Parking, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday" prohibition on both sides of
St.GeorgesBoulevard between Islington Avenue and York Road, be rescinded;
(2)parking be prohibited at all times on both sides of St. Georges Boulevard between
Islington Avenue and YorkRoad (Attachment No. 1); and
(3)the appropriate City Officials be requested to take whatever action is necessary to give
effect to the foregoing, including the introduction in Council of any bills that may be
required.
Council Reference:
At its meeting held on January 20, 1999, Etobicoke Community Council deferred
consideration of the following report (Attachment No. 2) pending further consultation with the
affected residents.
This further consultation was requested as a result of additional input received by the Ward
Councillor from his constituents, to the effect that prohibiting parking at all times may be too
onerous a regulation, to the detriment of visitor parking.
Comments:
To address the Council directive, a further survey was conducted by staff; staff polled the
twenty-two (22) affected residents of St. Georges Boulevard between IslingtonAvenue and
York Road, to further consult with them on the proposal outlined in the petition (Attachment
No. 3). There were 15 respondents to the poll: 14 were in favour of prohibiting parking at all
times, 5 were in favour of prohibiting parking between the hours of 12:00am to 6:00 pm, and
3 were in favour of retaining the current parking prohibitions. A map of the area is
Attachment No. 4.
St. Georges Boulevard between Islington Avenue and York Road is a two-lane roadway;
parking is prohibited on both sides of the street between 8:00 am. to 6:00 pm., Monday to
Friday between Islington Avenue and York Road. Parking is permitted at all other times for a
maximum period of three hours. Land use in the immediate vicinity is predominantly
residential.
The primary factor contributing to the high incidence of on-street parking on St. Georges
Boulevard is the close proximity of this street to the high density housing complexes located
on the east side of Islington Avenue. The residents of these buildings are parking on St.
Georges Boulevard rather than using the parking facilities on site. At many times, both sides
of St. Georges Boulevard between Islington Avenue and York Road are being utilized,
normally in excess of the three hour maximum limitation. A staff review of the parking supply
at these buildings clearly indicates that adequate parking facilities have been provided on-site
at 2085/2101 Islington Avenue. Periodic police enforcement has had little effect 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: St. Georges Boulevard
