Introduction of a Parking Restriction:
Belvedere Boulevard (Kingsway-Humber)
The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report
(March30, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 2:
Purpose:
To restrict parking to a maximum of 60 minutes from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to
Friday, between Brentwood Road North and Royal 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)parking be restricted from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday on both sides of
BelvedereBoulevard between Brentwood Road North and Royal York Road (AttachmentNo.
1); and
(2)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:
In November 1998, the Transportation Services Division received correspondence from
CouncillorGloriaLindsay Luby on behalf of Pat Reid, Etobicoke, regarding the number of
vehicles that park on Belvedere Boulevard, and requesting a one hour parking limitation on
parking (Attachment No. 2).
Comments:
Staff polled the 57 affected residents of Belvedere Boulevard between Montgomery Road and
RoyalYorkRoad (Attachment No. 3). The following chart summarizes the results of this poll.
A map of the area is Attachment No. 4.
| BLOCK |
LETTERS
DELIVERED |
LETTERS
RETURNED |
IN
FAVOUR |
OPPOSED |
| Montgomery Rd. - Upland
Rd. |
22 |
12 |
3
(25.0%) |
9 (75.0%) |
| Upland Rd. - Brentwood Rd.
N. |
15 |
9 |
2
(22.2%) |
7 (77.8%) |
| Brentwood Rd. N. - Royal
York Rd. |
20 |
17 |
10 (58.9) |
7 (41.1%) |
Belvedere Boulevard 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.
The primary factor contributing to the high incidence of on-street parking on Belvedere
Boulevard is the close proximity of this street to the Kingsway Business District and the
commuter traffic utilizing the TTC. At most times, any weekday, there are vehicles parked on
Belvedere Boulevard between Brentwood Road North and Royal York Road, normally in
excess of the three hour maximum limitation.
Periodic police enforcement has had little effect in rendering a long-term solution to this
problem.
Conclusion:
Based on the staff examination of this matter and the favourable consensus of the affected
residents of Belvedere Boulevard between Brentwood Road North and Royal York Road,
Council's endorsement of the recommendation contained herein would be appropriate.
Contact Name:
Karen Kirk, C.E.T., Parking Coordinator, Transportation Services Division - District 2
Tel: (416)394-8419; Fax (416) 394-8942
(Copies of Attachments 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 March
30, 1999, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)
