Introduction of One Hour Parking Restriction:

Royal York Court (Kingsway-Humber)

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the report (February17,1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 2.

The Etobicoke Community Council reports, for the information of Council, having requested the Director, Transportation Services, District 2, to report back to the Etobicoke Community Council in six months, with respect to the effect of the parking prohibition on Royal York Court.

The Etobicoke Community Council submits the following report (February 17, 1999) from the Director, Transportation Services, District 2:

Purpose:

To propose the introduction of a one hour parking restriction on the south side of RoyalYorkCourt between Royal York Road and the east limit of the road.

Funding Sources:

The funds associated with the installation of the appropriate regulatory signage are contained in the 1999Transportation Services Division's Operating Budget.

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)parking be restricted to one hour on the south side of Royal York Court between RoyalYorkRoad and the east limit of the road; and

(2)the appropriate by-laws (Attachments Nos. 1 and 2) be amended accordingly.

Council Reference:

At its meeting held on May 27, 1998, Etobicoke Community Council received correspondence addressed to Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby (Attachment No. 3) inquiring about the feasibility of a short-term parking prohibition on Royal York Court. A map of the area is Attachment No.4.

A report was submitted to the September 16, 1998 meeting of the Etobicoke Community Council (Attachment No. 5) to propose the introduction of a one hour parking restriction on the north side of Royal York Court between Royal York Road and the east limit of the road. Staff had determined that parking on one side of the road would not impede emergency vehicles and that it would not obstruct traffic flow. This report was deferred pending further consultation with the residents.

At its meeting held on October 14, 1998, Etobicoke Community Council requested that staff poll the residents to obtain their views on this matter.

Comments:

In response to the Council directive, staff polled the 302 affected residents of Royal YorkCourt to obtain their opinion on this proposal (Attachment No. 6). There were 150 respondents to the poll: 78 were in favour of a one-hour parking allowance on Royal York Court while 72 respondents were opposed to the proposed one-hour parking allowance on Royal York Court. Of those in favour of a parking limitation on Royal York Court, 61 respondents favoured the introduction of a one-hour limitation on the south side of Royal York Court, while 17 respondents preferred the north side of Royal York Court.

Royal York Court is a two-lane roadway; parking is prohibited on both sides of the street between Royal York Road and the east limit of the road. Land use in the immediate area is high density residential. Residents and visitors of 1137/1139/1141 Royal York Road must use RoyalYorkCourt to access their parking facilities. The parking facilities for these apartment buildings are located on the south side of Royal York Court. This poses a great inconvenience when loading or unloading elderly passengers, groceries or heavy items.

The implementation of this parking restriction on Royal York Court would allow for short-term parking when loading or unloading goods and passengers.

Conclusions:

Based on the staff review of this matter, the introduction of a one hour parking restriction on the south side of Royal York Court would not impede emergency vehicles, nor would it affect traffic flow on the roadway or compromise traffic safety.

Contact Name:

Karen Kirk, CET, Parking Co-ordinator,

Transportation Services Division - District 2

(416)394-8419; Fax (416)394-8942.

(Copies of Attachments Nos. 1-6, referred to in the foregoing report, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of February17, 1999, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)