Strengthening Compliance and Closing Loopholes in Parking Permit and Enforcement Systems - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside

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2024-03-20 · Toronto City Council · adopted

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City Council on March 20 and 21, 2024, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee by the end of the third quarter of 2024 with amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 903, Parking for Persons with Disabilities, that bring the by-law in line with Municipal Code Chapter 925, Permit Parking 925-4, in an effort to close any loopholes in the policy, including but not limited to large recreational vehicles, and ensure fair compliance with the intention of the policy.

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2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to consult with the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee at their meeting on June 24, 2024 to seek feedback on the proposed draft amendments and any additional recommendations the advisory committee may have to improve Municipal Code Chapter 903, Parking for Persons with Disabilities.

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Our city thrives on the principles of engagement, responsibility, and fairness. Yet, our streets have become obstructed, both physically and metaphorically. Numerous complaints have come into my office and have been written about in the media about a large recreational vehicle persistently obstructing our streets and impeding visibility, all under the protection of an accessible parking permit. I have liaised with Transportation

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Services, Revenue Services, and Toronto Police Parking Enforcement and have crafted these recommendations with their guidance and support.

Staff recommended

Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside that: 1. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report back to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee by the end of the third quarter of 2024 with amendments to Chapter 903 - Parking For Persons With Disabilities that bring the by-law in line with Chapter 925 - Permit Parking 925-4, in an effort to close any loopholes in the policy, including but not limited to large recreational vehicles, and ensure fair compliance with the intention of the policy.

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2. City Council direct the General Manager, Transportation Services to consult with the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee at their meeting on June 24, 2024 to seek feedback on the proposed draft amendments and any additional recommendations the advisory committee may have to improve Chapter 903.

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