Item - 2022.NY33.31

North York Community Council:

1. Amended the existing parking prohibition in effect at all times on the north side of Cassandra Boulevard, between Underhill Drive (south intersection) and a point 135 metres west of Underhill Drive (south intersection), to be in effect from 1st day of July to the last day of August, inclusive between Underhill Drive (south intersection) and a point 135 metres west.

2. Prohibited parking from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. the next following day, Monday to Friday and all day Saturday and Sunday on the north side of Cassandra Boulevard, between Underhill Drive (south intersection) and a point 135 metres west, from the 1st day of September to the last day of June the following year, inclusive.

3. Authorized parking for a maximum period of 10 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, September to June, on the north side of Cassandra Boulevard, between Underhill Drive (south intersection) and a point 135 metres west.

4. Prohibited parking from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, September to June, on the south side of Cassandra Boulevard, between Underhill Drive (south intersection) and Redwillow Drive.

This staff report is about a matter that Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.

Transportation Services is recommending that parking be allowed for a maximum of 10 minutes from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, September to June, on the north side of Cassandra Boulevard, between the south intersection with Underhill Drive and a point 135 metres west. The existing parking prohibition in effect at all times in this area will remain outside the times of the proposed 10 minute parking limit. We also recommend a parking prohibition on the south side of Cassandra Boulevard, between Underhill Drive and Redwillow Drive, in effect during the times of the 10 minute parking limit.

The proposed changes will provide short-term parking in front of Cassandra Public School for parents/guardians to accompany students to/from the school. Currently parents/guardians must cross the street to access the school. There are more parking spaces on the north side as it is along Underhill Park and there are no driveways to properties. The 10 minute parking limit will promote parking turnover. The proposed parking prohibition on the south side of the street will allow for safe and efficient two-way traffic on Cassandra Boulevard.