Item - 2023.TE7.75

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Rescinded the existing parking machines on the north side of Grange Avenue, between Spadina Avenue and Huron Street, in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $3.00 per hour.

2. Authorized the installation of parking machines on the north side of Grange Avenue, between Larch Street and Huron Street, to be in effect from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday to Saturday; 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, for a maximum period of three hours and at a rate of $3.00 per hour.

3. Prohibited stopping at all times on the north side of Grange Avenue, between Spadina Avenue and a point 45 metres east.

4. Prohibited standing at all times on the north side of Grange Avenue, between a point 45 metres east of Spadina Avenue and Larch Street.

I am writing to you today to request your support in amending the parking by-laws on Grange Avenue, specifically fronting Toronto Community Housing building at 76 Grange Avenue in order deter parking and ensure a safe pick-up and drop-off space for residents with accessibility needs.  In recent conversation with residents of 76 Grange Avenue, my office learned of an issue regarding trucks parking in front this property, conducting loading/unloading activities, and blocking access for those with accessible needs.

Transportation Services, in consultation with my office and staff at 76 Grange Avenue, is recommending that the existing parking prohibition on the north side of Grange Avenue, between Spadina Avenue and Larch Street, be changed to a standing prohibition. The proposed amendment will deter parking at this location and improve unobstructed access to/from this property, particularly for with accessibility needs.