Proposed Parking Prohibitions - Kingsdale Avenue

North York Centre

 The North York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (April 23, 1998) from the Commissioner of Transportation, North York Civic Centre:

 Purpose:

 To amend the existing three hour parking limit on the north side of Kingsdale Avenue, between Willowdale Avenue and Longmore Street, to "No Parking, 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday@.

 Source of funds:

 All costs associated with the installation of the parking restrictions are included within the 1998 operating budget.

 Recommendation:

 It is recommended that Schedule VIII of By-Law No. 31001 be amended to prohibit parking on the north side of Kingsdale Avenue, from the easterly limit of Willowdale Avenue to the westerly limit of Longmore Street.

 Council Reference/Background/History:

 Currently, parking is prohibited between 8:30 a. m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, from John McKenzie Gate to Willowdale Avenue. East of Willowdale Avenue, parking is permitted for up to a maximum of three hours.

 Discussion:

 This department has been advised by local residents that when vehicles are parked on both sides of the roadway, two way traffic cannot be maintained. Numerous requests to the Metropolitan Toronto Police for enforcement of illegal parking activities have proven ineffective. Also, the majority of residents on this section of the road are in favour of the proposed parking restrictions.

 Conclusions:

 In view of the above, this department supports amending the current parking regulations, as requested by the residents.

 Contact Name:

 Michael Frederick, Director of Operations, 395-7484