Stopping Prohibitions - Oscar Court - Seneca Heights

 The North York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (June 2, 1998) from the Commissioner of Transportation, North York Civic Centre:

 Purpose:

 To prohibit stopping on both sides of Oscar Court, from September 1 to June 30, between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 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 IX of By-Law No. 31001, of the former City of North York, be amended to prohibit stopping, from September 1 to June 30, between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., and 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, on both sides of Oscar Court.

 Council Reference/Background/History:

 Currently, parking is permitted for up to a maximum of three hours on both sides of the roadway.

The Transportation Section of the Works and Emergency Services Department received the concerns of a parent of a student at the North Toronto Christian School, regarding conflicts between individuals associated with the school and residents of Oscar Court, during the times associated with student drop off and pick up. In addition, a petition was received from the residents of Oscar Court requesting that stopping restrictions be installed during arrival and dismissal times for the Toronto Christian School.

 In an effort to reduce the parking activities on Oscar Court, parking/stopping restrictions were amended on Page Avenue, where the main access to the school is located. It was our opinion that should parents be permitted to stop on the side of Page Avenue which is adjacent to the school, parents would no longer utilize Oscar Court. Although it would appear to have improved, vehicles were still stopped/parked on Oscar Court.

 The Toronto Police Services, Parking Enforcement Unit, has been requested to provide continued enforcement of the parking/stopping restrictions on Page Avenue, adjacent to the school.

 Discussion:

 The installation of the No Stopping, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, prohibitions on both sides of Oscar Court, from September 1 to June 30, should reduce conflicts between students, parents and residents, while maintaining some level of convenience for the local residents.

 Conclusions:

 In view of the above, this department would support the recommendation to prohibit stopping on Oscar Court, during the specified times and dates.

 Contact Name:

 Mr. Michael Frederick, Director of Operations, at 395-7484.