Prohibition of Parking - Pote Avenue,

West Side from St. Leonard's Avenue

to Dinnick Crescent (North Toronto)

The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (December8, 1998) from the Director, Transportation Services District 1, Works and Emergency Services:

Purpose:

To reduce the occurrence of long term daytime non-resident parking on the west side of Pote Avenue, from St. Leonard's Avenue to Dinnick Crescent.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Funds to undertake the necessary signage adjustments in the estimated amount of $800.00 are contained in the Transportation Services Division 1998 Current Budget.

Recommendations:

(1)That parking be prohibited from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday, on the west side of Pote Avenue from St. Leonard's Avenue to Dinnick Crescent; and

(2)That 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.

Comments:

Councillor Michael Walker has forwarded a petition from area residents who support the introduction of a "No parking 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Monday to Friday" prohibition on the west side of Pote Avenue from St. Leonard's Avenue to Dinnick Crescent.

Pote Avenue operates two-way on a pavement width of 8.5 metres with a maximum speed limit of 40 kilometres per hour. Parking is currently permitted for a maximum period of three hours on both sides of Pote Avenue.

Works staff had received complaints in the past regarding long term non-resident weekday parking on Pote Avenue. A recently conducted site inspection revealed that there were numerous vehicles parked on both sides of the subject street. A check of neighbouring streets revealed that there are parking restrictions in effect that prevent long term non-resident parking.

In this regard, the introduction of the above-noted parking regulation, in combination with regular parking enforcement, would effectively reduce the occurrence of long term weekday non-resident parking.

Accordingly, it is recommended that parking be prohibited as described in Recommendation No. 1, above.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Teresa Carmichael, Traffic Investigator, 392-7771