Introduction of Parking Prohibition:

Mattari Court (Rexdale-Thistletown)

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

Purpose:

To propose the introduction of a parking prohibition for both sides of Mattari Court.

Funding Sources:

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

Recommendations:

It is recommended that:

(1)parking be prohibited on both sides of Mattari Court between Humber CollegeBoulevard and the north limit of the road, between 8:00 a.m., to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; and

(2)the appropriate by-law (Attachment No.1) be amended accordingly.

Background:

The Transportation Services Division is in receipt of a petition from the residents of MattariCourt (Attachment No. 2) requesting the introduction of a daytime parking prohibition onto this street.

At the community meeting held on November 3, 1998, staff explained the necessity for implementing a "No Parking Anytime" prohibition at the entrance to Mattari Court at HumberCollege Boulevard and at the terminus for reasons of emergency access.

In response to this request, staff polled the 46 affected residents of Mattari Court, to obtain their opinion on the proposal outlined in the petition (Attachment No. 3). There were 24 respondents to the poll: 17 respondents were in favour of the proposal and 7 opposed. A map of the area is Attachment No. 4.

Comments:

Mattari Court is a two-lane roadway. Parking is currently permitted on both sides of the street for a maximum period of three hours. Land use in the immediate vicinity is predominantly residential.

There are many factors contributing to the high incidence of on-street parking in this area. Approximately ten years ago, daytime parking regulations were introduced on the residential streets on the west side of Highway No. 27, in the immediate area around Humber College, North Campus. Students of the college parked their vehicles on these streets throughout the day to avoid paying parking fees on campus. A staff review of this issues clearly indicates that daytime parking on Mattari Court is a problem. Periodic police enforcement initiatives have been ineffective in rendering a long-term solution to this problem.

Conclusions:

Based on the staff examination of this matter and the favourable consensus of the affected residents, Council's endorsement of the recommendation contained herein would be appropriate.

Contact Name:

Karen Kirk, CET, Parking Co-ordinator,

Transportation Services Division - District 2

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

(Copies of Attachments Nos. 1-4, 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.)