Item No. 8.5

Council Report: S 106/2020

Subject: CQ 5-2020 Additional Metered Parking Spaces in the Wyandotte Street West Business Area - Ward: 2

Reference:

Date to Council: August 26, 2020
Author: Bill Kralovensky
Coordinator, Parking Services
519-255-6247 x6103
bkralovensky@citywindsor.ca
Public Works - Operations
Report Date: August 7, 2020
Clerk’s File #: ST2020

To: Mayor and Members of City Council

Recommendation:

THAT the report addressing CQ5-2020 additional metered parking spaces in the Wyandotte Street West business area BE RECEIVED for information.

Executive Summary:

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Background:

CQ 5-2020 Asks that administration investigate and report back on the possibility of increasing the number of on-street Paid for Parking spots in the Wyandotte West business area, particularly in the first areas north and south of Wyandotte in place of residential permitted locations. The report shall include an analysis on projected revenues and the effects of lost residential permitted parking spots. Clerk’s File: S T2020 March 2, 2020

Discussion:

A number of Wyandotte West business owners have approached the ward Councillor with questions and suggestions in regards to gaining a few extra parking spots to enhance their businesses. The area is mostly bound by residential parking permitted areas, areas 2 thru 6 inclusively. The boundaries for this area include Bridge Ave. to the east and California Ave to the west.

Generally this area has a high volume of on-street parking during the school year, removing spaces to accommodate businesses and meters, will create even more of an issue for residents. This area was developed as a residential parking area because of