Change In Regulations on Scott Road

at Cameron Avenue

Ward 27, York Humber

The York Community Council recommends that:

(1)the current 'No Parking' prohibition on the east side of Scott Road from Cameron Avenue to approximately 15 metres south, be changed to a 'No Standing' prohibition;

(2)the Uniform Traffic By-law Nos. 196-84 and 2958-94 be amended accordingly; and

(3)the appropriate City officials be authorized and directed to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.

The York Community Council, reports for the information of Council, having requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 1, to submit a report to Council for consideration at its October 26, 1999 meeting, on the proposed change from a 'No Parking' to a 'No Standing' prohibition on the east side of Scott Road from Cameron Avenue to approximately 15 metres south.

The York Community Council submits the following communication (September 21, 1999) from Councillor Nunziata:

As a result of a community meeting on September 20th regarding parking issues in the Scott Road and Cameron Avenue area, please attach the following motion for consideration on the agenda of the next York Community Council meeting:

"That the 'No Parking' prohibition on the east side of Scott Road from Cameron Avenue to approximately 15 metres south be changed to a 'No Standing' prohibition."

The York Community Council also submits the following communication (October 10, 1999) from Mr. Fred Lindsay, Vice-President, Silverthorn Ratepayers' Association:

I would like to thank Councillor Nunziata for chairing the Safety and Parking Meeting on September 20, 1999 that reviewed by recommendations for the dangerous intersection of Scott Road and Cameron Avenue. It was a progressive and positive step forward for traffic and safety in our local area. It came to my attention on October 12, 1999. I understand that the item is No. 21 and No. 22 on the agenda.

There appears to be an oversight, however, regarding this item that needs clarification. The item, that requests a by-law for signage from 'No Parking' to 'Standing Zone Only' refers incorrectly to the area directly in front of the structure at 277 Scott Road. Carl Dillon of Parking Enforcement West suggested that change instead for the area on the south side of Cameron Avenue between Scott Road and the east end of 277 Scott Road and not on Scott Road. He suggested that it was more effective to implement 'Standing Zone Only' signs on Cameron Avenue. This item was given serious consideration due to the high incidence of double parking to unload passengers for services at 277 Scott Road. Double parking continues to force passengers to walk in between vehicles or directly out into the thoroughfare to reach the curb. We also discussed the double parking of vehicles during the weekday evening school for children and the dangerous nature of this activity for children and drivers alike. You should know that the narrow secondary streets, Cameron Avenue and Scott Road, have already been declared a dangerous intersection due to hidden sight lines by Parking Enforcement. Thus, it is imperative that the City reduce its liability and find the right solution to the double parking problem in general at this intersection.

As Scott Road presently stands, the large yellow striper lines across Scott Road denote the northern end of the one way northbound street at Cameron Avenue. These lines were also implemented on the west side to prohibit drivers from inadvertently driving the wrong way on a one-way street and possibly avoid a head-on collision. If vehicles are standing or parking directly in front of the property at 277 Scott Road for whatever reason, it is obvious that ALL northbound traffic are forced over the striper lines in violation of traffic laws and an even more dangerous problem is created. This is unsafe and it is paramount that Council ensure that the east side of Scott Road directly in front of 277 Scott Road, is clear at all times. The only way to ensure this is to change the signage from 'No Parking Anytime' to 'No Stopping Anytime'. This change would ensure that the entire community adheres to the safety stipulation, not exclusively those related to 277 Scott Road. Ultimately, a sign indicating 'No Stopping Anytime' benefits all parties and even reduces the liability risk for the City.

I hope that this letter helps correct that was discussed with respect to signage directly in front of 277 Scott Road. I would welcome the opportunity to personally present this letter to Community Council but, due to my wife's illness, I must go to the hospital on the afternoon of October 12th. If a morning hearing can be arranged on the agenda however, I could attend. Thank you for considering this matter.

-Mr. Fred Lindsay, Vice President, Silverthorn Ratepayers' Association, appeared before the Community Council in connectin with the foregoing matter.