City of Kingston Information Report to the Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee Report Number EITP

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1 To: From: City of Kingston Information Report to the Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee Report Number EITP Chair and Members of the Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee Jim Keech, President & CEO, Utilities Kingston Resource Staff: Sheila Kidd, Director, Transportation Services Date of Meeting: April 11, 2017 Subject: On-Street Residential Parking Program Implementation for Inner Harbour and Williamsville Executive Summary: An On-Street Parking Program (OSPP) was developed in 2013, to address the long history of commuter vehicles parking on residential streets in areas that are located near institutions and major employers. This spillover of parking into the residential areas can occur because commuters are seeking free parking and/or because there is no long-term parking available. Since the program was introduced, it has been implemented in two areas, primarily addressing spillover parking, in the neighbourhoods surrounding Hotel Dieu Hospital, Queen s University, and Kingston General Hospital. In June 2016, Council approved an updated timeline to review five other residential areas to gauge parking spillover and to determine if the OSPP would be appropriate. Staff has completed the analysis, mapping, and public consultation for an area of the Inner Harbour neighbourhood (Area C) and the Williamsville neighbourhood (Area F). Maps of the study areas are included as Exhibit B and Exhibit C of this report for reference. This report recommends that the OSPP be implemented in both Area C and Area F starting in fall 2017, with the introduction of weekday time-of-day parking restrictions and on-street permits. Similar to other OSPP areas, the limited time-of-day restrictions will dissuade all-day parking by weekday commuters, while still allowing the majority of residents, their visitors, parents completing school pick-up/drop-off and other short-term parkers the ability to use the street without restriction. These particular time periods also allow for consistent and efficient enforcement of the areas to ensure that the desired parking behaviour is achieved. Residents may request exemptions from these weekday time restrictions for visitors, meetings, or other special events if they have a one-time or infrequent need to park during these periods.

2 Report to the Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee April 11, 2017 Page 2 of 26 Report Number: EITP Residents of Area C and F, who need the flexibility to regularly park their vehicles during these limited one-hour restricted times on weekdays, may obtain a residential parking permit for a monthly fee. On-street commuter parking permits will also be available in a limited quantity to support the employees of existing institutions and businesses that do not have access to on-site parking. It is recommended that the commuter permit rate correspond to the rate charged in the surface parking lots within the Area C and F neighbourhoods, which is rate category ML-2 and is priced at $83.25 per month for Specific to Area C, this report recommends that the OSPP be implemented in a phased approach with time-of-day restrictions added to unmetered streets east of Montreal Street and from Raglan Road south to Queen Street in fall The northwest portion of Area C will be monitored for parking spillover with future regulations identified for implementation as warranted. Providence Manor, located at 275 Sydenham Street, is an institution that provides nursing and long-term care in Area C. The site does not have any parking available and relies primarily on the surrounding streets to accommodate patient visitors. Providence Manor noted that many residents of their facility have spouses, partners, and other visitors that stay with the resident for the full day. Given the unique circumstances of the Providence Manor site and the reliance on the adjacent parking for long-term visitor parking, it is recommended that a group permit arrangement, similar to other organizations in existing on-street parking areas, be explored with Providence Manor. This agreement will allow Providence Manor to continue to operate with minimal impact on their residents and visitors while also managing the neighbourhood on-street parking supply. To expedite this process, it is recommended that Council provide delegated authority to staff to enter into this group permit agreement with a fee structure similar to other group permit arrangements currently in place in other OSPP areas. To address high demand for short-term parking attributed to Artillery Park Aquatic Centre at 382 Bagot Street and Providence Manor, metered parking will be added on Ordnance Street from Sydenham to Rideau Streets and on the east side of Bagot Street from Queen to Barrack Streets. A new accessible parking space will be added in proximity to the Providence Manor site. Specific to Area F, this report recommends that the OSPP be implemented in a phased approach with time-of-day restrictions added to unmetered streets south of and including York and Pine Streets and for the streets west of and including Nelson Street in fall The northeast portion of Area F will be monitored for parking spillover with future regulations identified for implementation as warranted. On-street metered parking areas in Area F will remain the same with the exception of an additional on-street accessible parking space added on Nelson Street adjacent to St. Luke s Church and an additional accessible space and pick-up/drop-off space added on Frontenac Street adjacent to St-François d'assise Church.

3 Report to the Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee April 11, 2017 Page 3 of 26 Report Number: EITP As part of this work, staff has also completed a review of the monthly residential parking permit fee and exemption process that applies in all OSPP area. Based on this review, it is recommended that the existing $30/month residential parking permit fee be reduced to $25/month and that a new $12/month residential parking permit fee is introduced for those residents that do not have a driveway or on-site parking. This fee change would apply to residents in all existing and proposed on-street parking areas and will be effective in fall 2017 to correspond to the expansion of the program areas. No changes are proposed to the parking exemption process at this time however methods to streamline the request process are being investigated as part of the parking technology review that is being conducted in Recommendation: That the Environment, Transportation and Infrastructure Policies Committee recommend that Council approve the implementation of the on-street parking program for the Inner Harbour neighbourhood (Area C) as outlined in Report EITP and; That the Environment, Transportation and Infrastructure Policies Committee recommend that Council approve the implementation of the on-street parking program for the Williamsville neighbourhood (Area F) as outlined in Report EITP and; That the Environment, Transportation and Infrastructure Policies Committee recommend that Council direct staff to prepare the required by-law amendments to By-law , A By-law to Regulate Parking to implement the Inner Harbour neighbourhood (Area C) and the Williamsville neighbourhood (Area F) and; That the Environment, Transportation and Infrastructure Policies Committee recommend that Council reduce the fee charged for a monthly residential parking permit from $30 to $25 (HST included) and direct staff to prepare the required by-law amendments to By-law , A Bylaw to Establish Fees and Charges to be Collected by the Corporation of the City of Kingston and; That the Environment, Transportation and Infrastructure Policies Committee recommend that Council establish a new on-street residential permit fee of $12 per month (HST included) for residents of an on-street parking program area whose property does not have on-site parking, and direct staff to prepare the required by-law amendments to By-law , A By-law to Establish Fees and Charges to be Collected by the Corporation of the City of Kingston and; That the Environment, Transportation and Infrastructure Policies Committee recommend that Council provide delegated authority to staff to enter into a group parking permit agreement with Providence Manor to meet their specific needs in a fee structure similar to other group permit arrangements.

4 Report to the Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee Report Number: EITP April 11, 2017 Page 4 of 26 Authorizing Signatures: Jim Keech, President & CEO, Utilities Kingston Gerard Hunt, Chief Administrative Officer Consultation with the following Members of the Corporate Management Team: Lanie Hurdle, Commissioner, Community Services Desirée Kennedy, Chief Financial Officer & City Treasurer Denis Leger, Commissioner, Corporate & Emergency Services Not required Not required

5 Report to the Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee Options/Discussion: April 11, 2017 Page 5 of 26 Report Number: EITP When major activity centres or trip generators, such as healthcare and educational institutions, are located adjacent to residential neighbourhoods, commuters often park on nearby streets. The extent that on-street parking is taken up by commuters is directly related to the cost and availability of parking options in the area. On-street parking in residential neighbourhoods that is unregulated and free, and within a reasonable walking distance ( metres representing a minute walk) of a major trip generator, can become congested with commuter parkers, creating parking concerns for residents. Referred to as the spillover effect, this problem is typically addressed by applying time-of-use parking restrictions that discourage all-day parking. While it is preferable that trip generators provide adequate parking supply to meet the parking demand they create, businesses and institutions often rely on the City s parking supply - both on and off-street - to help meet demand. To address the spillover problem, while maintaining the ability to rely on the on-street spaces as part of the City parking supply, staff developed an On-Street Parking Program (OSPP). The OSPP is designed to optimize and balance the use of on-street parking on residential streets near major activity centres and was first introduced in 2013 following a pilot program that began in The OSPP has two main components: 1. The first component involves adding time-of-day restrictions to unregulated streets and modifying existing regulations so that the regulations are uniform across the area. These regulations restrict parking for a period of time in the morning and afternoon (such as no parking between 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and between 1:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m., Monday to Friday) to disallow all-day parking; 2. The second component of the program involves issuing a limited number of permits to exempt parkers from these restrictions, thereby controlling the number and type of parker that can use the spaces. These two components are supported with an increase in parking by-law enforcement. The increased enforcement presence ensures compliance to the new parking regulations and that all permit users are respecting the program requirements. By-law officers also monitor parking occupancy, report operational issues back to the Parking Services team, and educate permit holders, parkers, and residents on the intent of the program. Residents or their visitors do not need to purchase a permit if they are able to abide by the timeof-day parking restrictions in the permit zone. The time-of-day restrictions are designed so that the majority of residential parkers should not need to change their on-street parking behaviours. Unrestricted, free parking is still available to residents in the early morning, during the lunch hour, late afternoon, evening, overnight (unless prohibited by winter parking restrictions) and at all times on the weekend and statutory holidays. Daily exemptions for visitors, meetings, and special events are also available.

6 Report to the Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee April 11, 2017 Page 6 of 26 Report Number: EITP For residents that require ongoing parking during these limited restricted times, a monthly parking permit can be obtained for a fee from the City. For organizations such as schools and clubs that require regular on-street parking that cannot be accommodated on their site, the City enters into group permit arrangements that allow for flexibility in dispersing a limited number of permits over a broader group of parkers. The program also includes the option to sell a controlled number of commuter permits on residential streets. The volume of commuter permits issued is limited to ensure that sufficient parking remains for residents and short-term parkers and is generally directed towards employers and institutions that do not have adequate existing parking on their sites. Existing and Potential OSPP Areas The City has identified seven residential areas where parking spillover may be impacting the onstreet parking supply. Of these areas, identified in Exhibit A, the City has implemented the program in the Sydenham (Area A) and Queen s/kgh (Area B) neighbourhoods and adopted an updated timeline in June 2016 for the review of the remaining areas. There is a significant amount of planning work required to implement the program in each area. This includes a review of existing parking regulations, street block measurements, and block-byblock observations to gain a better understanding of the current parking supply, occupancy and patterns, and consultation with the area residents and stakeholders. Staff has completed the planning work for the next two areas, the Inner Harbour neighbourhood (Area C) and the Williamsville neighbourhood (Area F). An extensive consultation process was held with the residents and stakeholders in each area. An overview of each area and a summary of the consultation is included in the next two sections. Inner Harbour Neighbourhood (Area C) The study area for the Inner Harbour neighbourhood is generally contained within the bounds of Division Street on the west, Stephen/James Streets on the north, Rideau/Wellington Streets on the east, and Queen/Barrack Streets on the south. A map of the study area is provided as Exhibit B. This neighbourhood is an older part of the City with homes, especially those in the southern section of this neighbourhood, which may have no on-site parking option or a shared/off-site arrangement. Observations within this area show that the unregulated streets south of Raglan Road and east of Montreal Street can fill to capacity during the weekday periods. As expected, streets that have existing time-of-day restrictions do not appear to have a parking capacity issue although the existing varying patchwork of restrictions are difficult to enforce in an efficient manner. Parking spillover onto the unregulated streets in this area is primarily attributed to the staff and users of Providence Manor, Central Public School, Artillery Park, Rideaucrest Home and to commuters who may be walking to employers in the North Block and Downtown areas.

7 Report to the Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee April 11, 2017 Page 7 of 26 Report Number: EITP Providence Manor has no on-site parking supply and the on-site parking supply available to both Central Public School and Artillery Park is limited and in high demand by a range of users. As such, the on-street parking around these locations can be highly utilized and this can leave parking unavailable to the residents and their visitors. Rideaucrest Home provides on-site parking that is available to commuters, residents, and visitors but as there is a payment required for these on-site spaces, some parkers seek free parking on the surrounding side streets. A similar desire for free parking likely motivates the parkers who are walking to their downtown employer to use this area. Williamsville Neighbourhood (Area F) The study area for the Williamsville neighbourhood is generally contained within the bounds of Division Street on the east, Concession Street on the north, MacDonnell Street on the west, and Princess Street on the south. A map of the study area is provided as Exhibit C. This neighbourhood is an older part of the City that has been experiencing increased parking congestion in residential areas adjacent to the Princess Street corridor primarily due to redevelopment and the influx of commuters that shifted to this area when the Queen s/kgh (Area B) OSPP was implemented. These pressures are expected to continue to increase in the future as the Williamsville area continues to redevelop. Observations within this area show that the unregulated streets south of York and Pine Streets along with sections of Victoria Street south of Concession Street can become congested with long-term parkers. As expected, streets that have existing time-of-day restrictions do not appear to have a parking capacity issue although the existing varying patchwork of restrictions are difficult to enforce in an efficient manner. The primary parking demand generators within this neighbourhood are the businesses and residences located along Princess Street. A portion of the on-street metered parking along Princess Street was recently shifted to the side streets to allow for on-street cycling facilities. Additional parking spaces along these side streets have been identified for future metered, short-term parking as demand increases. All-day commuter parking has also been observed on sections of Albert, Frontenac, and Alfred Streets, closest to Princess Street. The Memorial Centre appears to have adequate on-site and adjacent on-street parking to accommodate the typical weekday uses at the site. Consultation with Inner Harbour and Williamsville Residents and Stakeholders As part of the planning process for the on-street parking program for the Inner Harbour and Williamsville areas, the following consultation has occurred:

8 Report to the Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee Report Number: EITP April 11, 2017 Page 8 of 26 Type Method Date Area C Public Information Session Overview of Study Program Overview Report EITP Area F Public Information Session Overview of Study Resident Questionnaire Stakeholder Feedback (institutions, employers, schools, etc.) Area C Public Information Session Presentation of Findings Area F Public Information Session Presentation of Findings Consultation Summary and Information Report Meeting open to public at Rideaucrest Manor June 6, 2016 EITP Committee June 14, 2016 Meeting open to public at St. Luke s Church Online through the City s Website , phone, and in person Meeting open to public at Providence Manor and Artillery Park Aquatic Centre Meeting open to public at Princess Street United Church Provided by and online through the project website to residents and stakeholders June 15, 2016 August September 2016 August 2016 February 2017 January 11, 2017 January 12, 2017 March 3, 2017 Public Information Session Resident Comments Received (June August 2016) Staff held an initial public information session on June 6, 2016 for the Inner Harbour and a similar meeting on June 15, 2016 for Williamsville. At these sessions, the residents that attended raised a variety of concerns including: the requirement for and associated cost of the residential parking permit; the size of the study area; the need for this type of program; a desire for the provision of overnight parking in the winter; a desire for feedback from a broader segment of the residents in the neighbourhood; observations about parkers from multi-unit residential buildings that were parking illegally. To address these concerns, the City: Created a website where ongoing information about the project is posted; Developed a mailing list of interested residents, organizations and other stakeholders to keep them informed of the project s progress; Used an online questionnaire geared to residents to gather more input;

9 Report to the Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee Report Number: EITP April 11, 2017 Page 9 of 26 Committed to a review of the residential parking permit fee in conjunction with the work planned for this neighbourhood; Committed to having a follow up information session once the mapping of the areas was complete and to present recommendations. Resident Questionnaire Summary (August September 2016) To gather further input from the neighbourhood residents, an online questionnaire was conducted in August and September The questionnaire asked a number of questions about the way that residents are using on-street parking, concerns over the supply of on-street parking available on their street and surrounding blocks, and sought comment on the need/make-up of the potential OSPP for their neighbourhood. The questionnaire was completed by 110 Inner Harbour residents where it was noted that: 62% had access to a parking space at their residence; 28% identified on-street parking as their only option for their vehicle; 44% noted that they have issues finding on-street parking when needed; 50% supported the general concept of the program with many comments indicating that the monthly residential permit rate was too high or should be free; 40% felt they might need to obtain an on-street residential permit. The questionnaire was completed by 41 residents of Williamsville where it was noted that: 84% had access to a parking space at their residence; 16% identified on-street parking as their only option for their vehicle; 58% noted that they have issues finding on-street parking when they need it; 56% supported the general concept of the program with many comments indicating that the monthly residential permit rate was too high or should be free; 24% felt they might need to obtain an on-street residential permit. General concerns raised in the questionnaire included: Concern that parking restrictions will limit visitors, guests, meetings, and special events; The study area was too broad and some areas in both Inner Harbour and Williamsville were not experiencing parking issues; Observations of additional commuter parking shifting into the Williamsville neighbourhood; Concern that families visiting residents at Providence Manor and Rideaucrest Home would not be able to do so without access to parking; More accessible parking on-street for community centres and places of worship; Additional enforcement needs to be added to the area.

10 Report to the Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee April 11, 2017 Page 10 of 26 Stakeholder Feedback Summary (August 2016 March 2017) Report Number: EITP Staff consulted with stakeholders at the local schools, institutions, and businesses to determine how parking was being utilized on-street, particularly for customers and clients that may require short-term parking to access their facility. General comments included: Designing the time restrictions such that it does not interfere with the pick-up and drop-off times for the local schools, daycare, places of worship, and Boys and Girls Club site; Ensuring that exemptions for special events pertaining to school events could continue; Ensuring that exemptions for the on-street parking required for funeral services could continue for the Colborne Street site; Providing limited term or metered parking options for customers and clients where possible; Requesting exemptions/free permits for volunteers; Requesting exemptions for short-term programs that run at schools in the morning and afternoon where parents/caregivers park on-street; Requests for additional on-street accessible parking and passenger loading zones; Providence Manor expressed a number of unique concerns about the current on-street parking situation for its residents, families, visitors, and staff that included: The need for at least one additional on-street accessible parking space; Additional short-term parking on the blocks surrounding Providence Manor to allow visitors easier access to make frequent, short visits to the residents of the site; Options for family members, particularly spouses and partners, of the residents who may come to visit for longer periods of time to park without restrictions or concern about being ticketed; Options for staff members to allow parking during the daytime period without restriction or concern about being ticketed. Public Information Session Comments Received (January March 2017) Staff held a second public information session on January 11, 2017 for the Inner Harbour area and on January 12, 2017 for the Williamsville area to present the findings of the residential permit fee review and outline the proposed details for implementing the on-street parking program. At these sessions, the residents that attended provided comments around the following themes: The need for and goals of the program; A desire for an on-street parking option to be available, especially by residents who do not have a parking option or live on a street that currently has restrictions; The requirement for and associated cost of the residential parking permit; The impact of a residential permit fee on low-income residents; The impact of time-of-day restrictions on volunteers and volunteer organizations; The requirement for uniform time restrictions rather than alternate side parking; the need for additional accessible parking spaces.

11 Report to the Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee April 11, 2017 Page 11 of 26 Report Number: EITP The City received a number of questions at this session and from follow up correspondence with residents of the Inner Harbour and Williamsville. A summary of these questions and the answers was created under the following categories: Needs/Goals of the Program; Implementation in the Inner Harbour and Williamsville Neighbourhood; Residential Permits and Permit Fees; Commuter Permits, Permit Fees, and On-Street Metered Parking; Parking Exemption Process and Eligibility; Program Costs and Revenue; Institution, Commercial, Schools and Daycare Parking Needs; Monitoring and Enforcement; Comparisons with Other Municipalities. This information has been provided to all parties on the project mailing list, on the project website, and is included as Exhibit D in this report. Recommended On-Street Program Changes for the Inner Harbour Neighbourhood: Based on the analysis of the area and the comments received through the consultation with residents and stakeholders, staff is recommending that the OSPP be implemented in phases, beginning in fall 2017, for the Inner Harbour neighbourhood. Details of the implementation and recommended phasing are outlined below: 1. Proposed changes to parking regulations across the Inner Harbour study area To address spillover parking that has contributed to congestion on a number of unregulated streets, it is recommended that a time-of-day parking restriction be put in place. This requires the current parking regulations on unmetered streets to be standardized to a uniform regulation that prohibits parking for one hour in the morning (9 a.m. to 10 a.m. or 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.) and one hour in the afternoon (1 p.m. to 2 p.m. or 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.) on weekdays. The addition of new No Parking areas are also proposed to remove alternate side parking arrangements and address streets that are too narrow to accommodate parking on both sides but presently allow it. In instances where one side of the street needed to be chosen for parking, consideration has been given to the side that provided the greatest number of on-street spaces and the co-location of short-term demand generators such as schools or daycare facilities. Adjustments of a housekeeping nature are also proposed to add, adjust, or eliminate limitedterm parking zones, and pick-up/drop-off areas for schools and daycare facilities. A high-level summary of the proposed changes to the streets within the study area is as follows: Uniform weekday time restrictions added on all unmetered streets including sections of Prime, Chestnut, Main, Barrie, John, Quebec, Pine, St. Catherine, Patrick, Raglan, Barrie, Main, Alma, Bay, Ordnance, Rideau, Redan, James, Charles, John, Markland, Bagot, Dufferin, and Corrigan Streets where no regulations currently exist;

12 Report to the Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee Report Number: EITP April 11, 2017 Page 12 of 26 No parking added to the following streets to eliminate alternate side parking and/or address streets that are too narrow to accommodate parking on both sides: o west side of Cherry Street north of Pine Street; o east side of Main Street between Raglan Road and Ann Street; o both sides of Montreal Street to accommodate cycling lanes; o south side of Markland Street and Charles Street; o east side of Bagot Street between Raglan Road and Corrigan Street; o east side of Redan Street; Limited-time parking zone removed on west side of Cherry Street south of Pine Street; Limited-time parking zone removed on Main Street at Division Street; Minor changes around Frontenac School and St. Patrick School sites to reflect upcoming changes of use; Limited-time zone removed on west side of Barrie Street south of York Street; Adjustment to limited-term parking zone on Chapman Street to accommodate day pickup/drop-off; Bus loading and pick-up zones provided for Central and King s Town schools; Limited-term parking zone added in front of the Street Health Clinic on Barrack Street. Detailed mapping of these proposed regulations can be viewed at: +Proposed+On+Street+Regulations/ebb87c65-7d56-42d4-bd0a-423e0c2a Accommodating resident and short-term parking within the restrictions Similar to other areas of the City where this program has been implemented, the limited time-ofday restrictions will dissuade all-day parking by weekday commuters while still allowing the majority of residents, their visitors, parents completing school pick-up/drop-off and other shortterm parkers the ability to use the street without restriction. These particular time periods also allow for consistent and efficient enforcement of the areas to ensure that the desired parking behaviour is achieved. Residents may also request exemptions from these weekday time restrictions for visitors, meetings, or other special events if they have a one-time or infrequent need to park during these periods. Ongoing exemptions are also available to homecare providers that are visiting their patients in their home. For residents that need the flexibility to regularly park their vehicle during these limited one-hour restricted times on weekdays, a residential parking permit can be obtained for a monthly fee. Similar to other OSPP area in the City, 40% of the parking spaces will be allocated for resident permit holders and 20% will be allocated for short-term parkers such as visitors. The remaining 40% will initially be allocated for commuter parking permits, however this supply can be reduced if demand from the residential permit holders exceeds the allocated supply. Providence Manor, located at 275 Sydenham Street, is an institution that provides nursing and long-term care. The site does not have any parking available and relies primarily on the surrounding streets to accommodate patient visitors. Providence Manor noted that many

13 Report to the Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee April 11, 2017 Page 13 of 26 Report Number: EITP residents of their facility have spouses, partners, and other family members that come each day and stay with the resident for the full day. Concerns were raised that the visitors would need to shorten their visit, rely on short-term parking in a metered area, or purchase a commuter parking permit. Given the unique circumstances of the Providence Manor site and the reliance on the adjacent parking for visitors, the City s Parking Services division will work with Providence Manor to understand the ongoing on-street parking needs for visitors, family members and volunteers to the site. A group permit arrangement, similar to other organizations in existing on-street parking areas, will allow Providence Manor to continue to operate with minimal impact on their residents and visitors. To expedite this process, it is recommended that Council provide delegated authority to staff to enter into this group permit agreement with a fee structure similar to other group permit arrangements currently in place in other OSPP areas. Providence Manor staff will be eligible for a commuter parking permit which is discussed below. Parking Services will reduce the number of commuter parking permits as required for the streets adjacent to Providence Manor to ensure that sufficient residential parking and short-term parking remains in this area. 3. Phased implementation of signage and residential parking permit system Experiences from other areas of the City suggest that changes in one part of the neighbourhood can shift spillover parking to further areas. The boundary for this study has been set to balance the desire to address the spillover parking occurring in the south and eastern sections of the Inner Harbour area while ensuring all-day parkers do not simply shift to an adjacent block in the north and west. Staff observations and comments from residents indicate that some of the streets within the study area, particularly those street blocks north of Raglan Road and west of Montreal Street, are not currently experiencing parking congestion. Based on this information and in response to resident concerns, staff recommend that the program be phased to first implement the changes to the on-street parking regulations for the streets south of and including Raglan Road and the streets east of and including Montreal Street. This implementation would be scheduled for fall The remaining north-west section of the study area will be monitored for future implementation based on observed weekday occupancy of more than 60% of on-street spaces coupled with concerns from neighbourhood residents, stakeholders, and the ability for the City to maintain the streets. A map depicting this phased implementation is included as Exhibit E. Based on experience in other OSPP areas, it is recommended that the by-laws be amended to reflect the time-of-day restrictions for the entirety of the study area such that the City can address any parking spillover that occurs in a more expeditious manner. The parking regulation changes for the future OSPP areas will not be in effect until the signage is installed.

14 Report to the Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee April 11, 2017 Page 14 of 26 Report Number: EITP Provide limited commuter permits to provide an option for non-resident all-day parkers Within the Inner Harbour neighbourhood there are a number of institutions and businesses that have historically relied on on-street parking for their clients, visitors, and staff. In the absence of parking regulations, staff parking can lead to congestion, particularly on the street blocks closest to the parking demand generator. This OSPP recognizes that a measure of commuter parking will need to be supported in this area to continue to support the existing institutions and businesses, provided their existing onsite parking is at capacity. As noted in the section above, 40% of the on-street parking spaces are typically made available to commuter parking through a paid permit system, however this number can be reduced to accommodate residential and short-term parking requirements as needed. The commuter permit system also allows the City to better distribute the all-day parkers throughout the study area to minimize on-street congestion and protect short-term and residential parking on streets that are closer to the demand generator. It is recommended that the commuter permit rate correspond to the rate charged in the Ordnance surface parking lot which is rate category ML-2 and is priced at $83.25 per month for Employees of Rideaucrest Home are expected to first utilize the existing parking supply within the Rideaucrest parking lot, as the monthly fee is lower than the proposed on-street rate and provides a more convenient parking option. Similar to the implementation rules developed for Area B, the City will not provide on-street commuter parking passes to Rideaucrest employees until such time as their on-site employee parking supply is fully utilized. Some additional permits may also be required for group permits to support various schools and volunteer organizations in the community. These permits would come from the spaces allocated for commuter parking. As part of the stakeholder discussions with Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Home, located at 49 Colborne Street, it was noted that weekday visitation and funeral services may require additional short-term parking within the time restrictions. The City already provides a parking exemption for funeral services that will remain unchanged and will monitor and reduce the number of commuter permits provided within this area to ensure that additional short-term parking remains available to accommodate the existing conditions. 5. Additional on-street short-term metered parking to support high-demand areas Both Providence Manor and Artillery Park Aquatic Centre require short-term parking for clients and visitors throughout the weekday period. The existing short-term parking can reach capacity, and it was noted in discussions with both of these stakeholders that additional short-term parking may be needed.

15 Report to the Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee April 11, 2017 Page 15 of 26 Report Number: EITP Parking Services staff has reviewed the occupancy of the short-term parking areas surrounding these sites and recommend that Ordnance Street between Sydenham Street and Rideau Street be converted to metered parking with a time limit of 3 hours. Recent changes to the intersection of Queen Street and Bagot Street have created an opportunity for additional on-street parking areas on the east side of Bagot Street adjacent to 105 Queen Street (Staples). Staff recommends that this area, currently regulated as No Parking, be converted to metered parking with a time limit of 3 hours. The Street Health Clinic recently relocated to a new location at 115 Barrack Street. To accommodate the change in use at this site, a limited-term parking space for pick-up/drop-off and metered parking will be added to the north side of Barrack Street adjacent to this site. 6. Additional on-street accessible parking at Providence Manor Consultation with Providence Manor staff and residents indicated a need for additional on-street accessible parking outside of the main entrance to the site at 275 Sydenham Street. Members of the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee (MAAC) parking project team were also circulated for comments on appropriate accessible parking locations. The Providence Manor site presently has two on-street accessible parking spaces that are well utilized. Staff reviewed the built conditions within this block and recommend that an additional on-street accessible parking space be added on Sydenham Street, co-located with the curb ramp at the Ordnance Street intersection. No additional requests for on-street accessible parking were received within this area. Recommended On-Street Program Changes for the Williamsville Neighbourhood: Based on the analysis of the area and the comments received through the consultation with residents and stakeholders, staff is recommending that the OSPP be implemented in phases in fall 2017 for the Williamsville neighbourhood. Details of the recommended components of this implementation and the phasing are outlined below: 1. Proposed changes to parking regulations across the study area To address spillover parking that has contributed to congestion on a number of unregulated streets, it is recommended that a time-of-day parking restriction be put in place. This requires the current parking regulations on unmetered streets to be standardized to a uniform regulation that prohibits parking for one hour in the morning (9 a.m. to 10 a.m. or 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.) and one hour in the afternoon (1 p.m. to 2 p.m. or 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.) on weekdays. The addition of new No Parking areas are also proposed to remove alternate side parking arrangements and address streets that are too narrow to accommodate parking on both sides but presently allow it. In instances where one side of the street needed to be chosen for parking, consideration has been given to the side that provided the greatest number of on-street

16 Report to the Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee April 11, 2017 Page 16 of 26 Report Number: EITP spaces and the co-location of short-term demand generators such as schools or daycare facilities. Adjustments of a housekeeping nature are also proposed to add, adjust, or eliminate limitedterm parking zones, and pick-up/drop-off areas for schools and daycare facilities. A high level summary of the proposed changes to the streets within the study area is as follows: Uniform weekday time restrictions added on all unmetered streets including sections of Smith, Nelson, Albert, Frontenac, Alfred, Jenkins, York, Creighton, Elm, Linton, Stanley, Adelaide, Chatham, and Lansdowne Streets where no regulations currently exist; No parking added to the following streets to eliminate alternate side parking and/or address streets that are too narrow to accommodate parking on both sides: o west side of Victoria Street; o south side of York Street from Chatham to Division Streets; o south side of Pine Street from Alfred to Division Streets; Limited-time zone removed on Adelaide Street west of Division Street to reflect changes in land use; Limited-term parking space added on the west side of Victoria Street to accommodate a daycare pick-up/drop-off; Unregulated parking on York Street and Alfred Street adjacent to the Memorial Centre replaced with three-hour term limit to accommodate weekday uses at the site. Detailed mapping of these proposed regulations can be viewed at: +Proposed+On+Street+Regulations/e50ca167-e979-4e13-91e4-5e5558f3c Accommodating resident and short-term parking within the restrictions Similar to other areas of the City where this program has been implemented, these limited timeof-day restrictions will dissuade all-day parking by weekday commuters while still allowing the majority of residents, their visitors, parents completing school pick-up/drop-off and other shortterm parkers the ability to use the street without restriction. These particular time periods also allow for consistent and efficient enforcement of the areas to ensure that the desired parking behaviour is achieved. Residents may also request exemptions from these weekday time restrictions for visitors, meetings, or other special events if they have a one-time or infrequent need to park during these periods. Ongoing exemptions are also available to homecare providers that are visiting their patients in their home. For residents that need the flexibility to regularly park their vehicle during these limited one-hour restricted times on weekdays, a residential parking permit can be obtained for a monthly fee. Similar to other OSPP areas in the City, 40% of the parking spaces will be allocated for resident permit holders and 20% will be allocated for short-term parkers such as visitors. The remaining

17 Report to the Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee April 11, 2017 Page 17 of 26 Report Number: EITP % will initially be allocated for commuter parking permits, however this supply can be reduced if demand from the residential permit holders exceeds the allocated supply. The OSPP program limits the number of residential permits available to a multi-residential unit to a maximum of three. This limitation is in place to ensure that large residential developments cannot utilize the on-street residential permit as a means to offset the required on-site parking. 3. Phased implementation of signage and residential parking permit system Experiences from other areas of the City suggest that changes in one part of the neighbourhood can shift spillover parking to further areas. The boundary for this study has been set to balance the desire to address the spillover parking occurring in the southern and western sections of the Williamsville area while ensuring all-day parkers do not simply shift to an adjacent block in the north and east. Staff observations and comments from residents indicate that some of the streets within the study area, particularly those street blocks north of York and Pine Streets and east of Alfred Street, are not currently experiencing parking congestion. Based on this information, staff recommend that the program s implementation be phased to first address changes to the onstreet parking regulations for the streets south of and including York and Pine Streets and for the streets west of and including Nelson Street. This initial implementation would be scheduled for fall The remaining north-east study area will be monitored for future implementation based on observed weekday occupancy of more than 60% of on-street spaces coupled with concerns from neighbourhood residents, stakeholders, and the ability for the City to maintain the streets. A map depicting this phased implementation is included as Exhibit F. Based on experience in other OSPP areas, it is recommended that the by-laws be amended to reflect the time-of-day restrictions for the entirety of the study area such that the City can address any parking spillover that occurs in a more expeditious manner. The parking regulation changes for the future OSPP areas will not be in effect until the signage is installed. 4. Provide limited commuter permits as an option for non-resident all-day parkers Within and along the periphery of the Williamsville neighbourhood, there are a number of businesses that have historically relied on on-street parking for their clients, visitors, and staff. In the absence of parking regulations, staff parking can lead to congestion, particularly on the street blocks closest to the parking demand generator. This OSPP recognizes that a measure of commuter parking will need to be supported in this area to continue to support the existing institutions and businesses, provided their existing onsite parking is at capacity.

18 Report to the Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee April 11, 2017 Page 18 of 26 Report Number: EITP As noted in the section above, 40% of the on-street parking spaces are typically made available to commuter parking through a paid permit system, however this number can be reduced to accommodate residential and short-term parking requirements as needed. The commuter permit system also allows the City to better distribute the all-day parkers throughout the study area to minimize on-street congestion and protect short-term and residential parking on streets that are closer to the demand generator. It is recommended that the commuter permit rate correspond to the rate charged in the Gorsline surface parking lot which is rate category ML-2 and is $83.25 per month for Some additional permits may also be required for group permits to support various schools and volunteer organizations in the community. These permits would come from the spaces allocated for commuter parking. 5. Maintain current on-street short-term metered parking and monitor utilization A number of side streets adjacent to Princess Street include short-term metered parking to accommodate the clients and customers of the businesses located through this corridor. Additional sections of these side streets have previously been identified for future on-street metered parking as required. Observations of short-term parking utilization in these side street areas that have been identified for future meters indicate that sufficient short-term parking supply is available and that no conversions are required at this time. Congested areas on these side streets are observed to be in the unregulated area which will be addressed with time-of-day restrictions as noted above. Staff will monitor the short-term parking supply utilization once the time-of-day restrictions are in place to better assess the need for additional metered areas in the future. Detailed mapping of the future on-street metered areas can be reviewed at the following link: 9-d016-4f2b-bd5d-34cf Additional on-street accessible parking within the neighbourhood Consultation with residents and stakeholders identified the need for additional on-street accessible parking adjacent to places of worship, notably St-François d'assise Church at 531 Frontenac Street and St. Luke s Church at 236 Nelson Street. Members of the Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committee (MAAC) parking project team were also circulated for comments on appropriate accessible parking locations. Staff reviewed the built conditions within the street blocks of these two sites and recommend that an additional on-street accessible parking space be added on Nelson Street adjacent to St. Luke s Church and an additional accessible space and pick-up/drop-off space be added on Frontenac Street adjacent to St-François d'assise Church. No additional requests for on-street accessible parking were received within this area.

19 Report to the Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee Residential Parking Permit Fee Overview April 11, 2017 Page 19 of 26 Report Number: EITP As noted in earlier sections of this report, the City has been using the OSPP in areas where non-resident parkers, typically commuters, have begun to spillover onto the residential streets and are not leaving sufficient on-street parking supply for residents or their visitors. During the consultation process in both the Inner Harbour and Williamsville neighbourhood areas, many comments were received about the existing monthly on-street residential permit fee that is a component of the other OSPP areas. The residential parking permit is a relatively new component of the way that the City manages the public parking supply on the street in residential neighbourhoods. Prior to the introduction of the residential permit, if a street became congested with parkers, restrictions were put in place that applied to all parkers, regardless of their need or considering why they may require or desire on-street parking. Approximately 50% of the Inner Harbour streets and 30% of the Williamsville streets presently have parking regulations in place that do not allow residents an unrestricted on-street parking option. On-street parking is a limited resource and is primarily intended for short-term parking. The City also recognizes that some residents, especially in older areas of the City, may require or desire to have longer-term use of the street spaces. In areas where there is a high demand for onstreet parking, a fee is charged to ensure that the public parking supply is used efficiently and available for those who require it. The residential permit began as a pilot program in 2009 in the Sydenham neighbourhood at the request of residents who wanted a way to park in their area but still ensure controls for parking spillover. The permit allows the City to ensure that an area has a safe, manageable number of parkers on the street while also protecting sufficient on-street space for visitors. The permit also allows the City to more efficiently communicate with the parkers in any given area to ensure the ratio of parkers, maintenance, compliance, and safety issues can be addressed quickly. The residential parking permit fee recognizes that the on-street parking supply is finite and there is insufficient supply to guarantee every residential unit a free parking pass. Attaching a fee to the residential permit helps ensure that the parking permit has a value, helps ensure the onstreet space is used in the most efficient manner possible and that parking remains available to the short-term parkers (visitors, guests, etc.). The residential permit fee revenue also contributes to the cost of the on-street program. Residential Permit Fees in Other Ontario Municipalities Recognizing that this residential permit fee had not been reviewed since 2009, staff undertook an external review of comparable on-street permit programs in other Ontario municipalities and an internal analysis of the costs associated with offering this on-street program. A review of other Ontario municipalities that charge a permit fee for on-street residential parking was completed. Direct comparisons between programs can be difficult as each program can have different parking management objectives, restrictions and eligibility criteria, and would be based on the parking supply/demand experienced by that municipality.

20 Report to the Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee April 11, 2017 Page 20 of 26 Report Number: EITP With these limitations considered, the following table summarizes the various program characteristics and associated monthly fees for other municipalities in Ontario that allow onstreet parking with a permit program. A chart showing the range of residential parking permit fees charged in Ontario is included as Exhibit G. Municipality Kingston Burlington Hamilton London Niagara Falls Oakville Ottawa St. Catharines Toronto Program Details $30.00/month residential vehicles On-street residential parking permit available in high-demand residential areas Permit allows for parking up to 72 hours on-street except during winter restriction Otherwise max time parking on streets without permit is 12 hours $30.00/month residential vehicles Residential on-street parking program for certain streets implemented in 2016 Permit allows vehicles to park for up to 24 hours at a time Max time on streets for any other vehicle is 5 hours. $7.91/month residential vehicles On-Street parking permit for residential properties Permit only allows parking for up to 12 hours Front yard parking program in place and widely used. $67.80/month residential vehicles On-street residential parking available in three areas. No overnight parking. Otherwise max time on streets is 12 hours and no overnight parking is permitted $7.06/month residential vehicles On-street residential parking permit available Resident must demonstrate a need for the permit (no driveway or parking) Max time on street is 12 hours with no overnight parking (2am to 6am) Separate overnight parking permit available $50.00/month residential vehicles On-street residential parking permit available on selected streets Permit allows overnight on neighbourhood streets Max time on streets during all other times is 3 hours $33.90/month residents that do not have off-street parking On-street permit for residential properties that allows parking up to 48 hours Limited to those that do not have any off-street parking Max time on streets for any other vehicle is 3 hours $3.33/month residential vehicles On-street residential permit available in areas of the City that have restrictions Max time on streets for any vehicle is 12 hours $17.02/month first permit for resident with no driveway $42.60/month second permit for resident with no driveway $59.64/month permit for resident with driveway On-street residential permit program available on designated streets Time restrictions (1, 2, and 3 hour) in place across Toronto on most residential streets for all other vehicles

21 Report to the Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee Report Number: EITP April 11, 2017 Page 21 of 26 Municipality Vaughan Program Details $56.50/month residential vehicles On-street residential parking program on 4 streets Max time on streets for all other vehicles is 3 hours from 6am to 6pm Note: Oshawa provides residential permits at no charge for their residents. This program is not comparable to the OSPP in the City of Kingston program as the Oshawa program only allows for up to 3 hours. This length of stay is not comparable to Kingston s current 72-hour length of stay provided with the residential permit. As such this program was not considered in this analysis. Note: The municipalities of Barrie, Brampton, Guelph, Kitchener, Peterborough, Waterloo, and Whitby were also reviewed. These municipalities do not provide an on-street permit option for residents. Residents must abide by time-of-day and length-of-stay restrictions on street. With the exception of Guelph, the maximum length of stay allowed on a street is 3 hours. The City of Kingston s maximum length of stay without a permit on any street is 12 hours. Based on this external review of Ontario municipalities that have a comparable on-street parking permit program, the average monthly fee is $34 (HST included). The current $30 monthly fee in Kingston places the City below this average while providing the longest option for length of stay. Review of Residential Parking Permit Fee Staff has also completed an internal review of the expected costs and estimated revenue that would be generated by the expansion of the OSPP into the Inner Harbour and Williamsville neighbourhoods. The OSPP fees and fines are set to ensure that, at a minimum, the annual administration and enforcement costs of the program are recovered. Revenue associated with the residential permit typically accounts for approximately 15%-17% of the ongoing program costs. The remaining program costs are covered by the commuter permit (50%-55%) and fine revenue (30%-35%). Details of the current OSPP revenue and costs are outlined below: Year Residential Permit ($30/month) Commuter Permit (variable monthly fees) Program Costs Revenue % of Cost Revenue % of Cost 2015 $29K 15% $110K 55% $200K 2016 $34K 17% $99K 50% $200K The annual cost for the expanded program is expected to rise to approximately $360K, which is primarily attributed to the enforcement requirements for the expanded program area. At the current $30 monthly fee, the proportion of the program costs covered by the residential permit revenues is estimated to rise to between 23-26%.

22 Report to the Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee April 11, 2017 Page 22 of 26 Report Number: EITP Through the resident consultation process, there was a strong desire to see the residential permit fee eliminated, particularly for those that do not have access to any on-site parking. For the reasons noted in the overview of the residential parking permit fee, staff do not recommend eliminating the residential permit fee. However, to maintain the proportion of program costs covered by the residential permit revenue to the current range of 15-17%, staff explored two options: Reducing the fee for all residential permit holders to $20/month Reducing the fee for residential permit holders that have on-site parking to $25/month and introducing a new fee of $12/month for residents that do not have on-site parking Both options bring the proportion of the costs covered by the residential permit within the existing 15-17% range. Staff presented the $20/month fee as part of the public information sessions held in January and received feedback from the residents that additional consideration should be given to reducing the fee for those that do not have on-site parking. Residents in the Inner Harbour area expressed concern about the affordability of the residential parking fee for low-income individuals. A lower fee for residents that do not have a driveway recognizes the limited options that may be available, especially in the older, established areas of the City and provides greater affordability for low-income residents that do not have on-site parking. This second option that introduces the two-tiered pricing for residents is expected to maintain the proportion of revenue attributed to the program costs and can be verified with existing mapping/survey information. Based on this analysis and the consultation with the public, staff recommend that the current monthly fee of $30/month be reduced to $25/month and that a new fee of $12/month be created for residents that do not have access to on-site parking. All fees are inclusive of HST. Review of On-Street Exemption Process Within the OSPP areas, the City provides daily exemptions to the time-of-day restrictions for residents, short-term parkers, contractors, businesses, institutions and others that require shortterm parking during the restricted times. This policy recognizes that there may be instances where a vehicle needs to park on-street during the restricted times, but if it is a one-time event or occurs infrequently, the purchase of a permit is not warranted. The exemption is typically used to accommodate visitors, special events at schools, meetings, and home repairs. The City also provides ongoing exemptions for homecare workers that are attending a resident in their home. The existing process requires the parker to contact the City s customer service centre by or phone to request the exemption. It is preferred that exemption requests are received at least 24 hours ahead of time, especially for large events, however same-day requests are also regularly granted. As part of the consultation process, residents noted that the exemption process was onerous and suggested that the request process be streamlined and that free ongoing exemptions be granted to volunteers and attendees of local school programs.

23 Report to the Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee April 11, 2017 Page 23 of 26 Report Number: EITP In assessing these requests, staff completed a review of various exemption programs in other Ontario municipalities. Municipality Resident Parking Exemptions Other Parking Exemptions Barrie Brampton Burlington Guelph Hamilton Residents can request an on-street parking exemption 3 times per year Exemption for up to 14 days a year provided to each residence. Residents can request an on-street parking exemption 15 times per calendar year per license plate. Exemptions available for residents and overnight guests on a case-by-case basis Paid exemption available on a case-by-case basis through the Parking Office Exemption for Home Healthcare worker for a twohour period Kitchener London Niagara Falls Oakville Oshawa Ottawa Overnight parking pass available for 15 nights a year between Labour Day and Victoria Day Exemptions provided on a case-by-case basis for short-term requirements. Temporary permit for driveway construction Exemption for up to 5 vehicles at a time on 15 days per year for overnight parking Exemption on a case by case basis for more than 5 vehicles at a time Parking in excess of the 3 hour maximum is allowed 10 times per year per license plate Paid temporary monthly permits Paid visitor parking permits (2 week max) Exemption for Home Healthcare Worker Peterborough St. Catharines Toronto Visitor permits available for purchase

24 Report to the Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee April 11, 2017 Page 24 of 26 Report Number: EITP Municipality Resident Parking Exemptions Other Parking Exemptions Vaughan Waterloo Resident can request to park on street to facilitate home construction for up to 9 days, once per year. Visitor passes granted 5 times per license plate per month Temporary on-street permits available to residents displaced by home construction Exemption for overnight parking available 15 times per year per license plate Whitby On-street exemption for up to 12 times a year for up to 7 days at a time per residence. Note: On-street exemption policies differ a great deal across municipalities, likely due to parking/supply demand, transportation policies, and historic parking practices. Direct comparisons of exemption policies are difficult as each municipality s on-street parking policies may be informed by zoning and development policies and practices that change the way that the on-street parking may be used. Based on this review of existing exemption processes, there were no instances found where volunteers or school program attendees were granted regular ongoing exemptions to the onstreet restrictions. At other locations in the City where volunteers require parking, the City has worked with the site to provide group permits that the site/volunteer organization manages. The City has already had discussions with Providence Manor about providing group permits and will work with other organizations as needed to develop an approach for their volunteers. Parking permits would be available to the volunteers at the commuter rate if a group permit arrangement is not in place with their volunteer organization. Volunteers requiring short-term parking on an infrequent basis would be eligible for the City s existing exemption process. A similar approach is recommended for the school program attendees. Staff is exploring options to streamline the exemption process and will be including this scope as part of the parking technology review that is being completed in No other changes to the exemption process are recommended at this time. Existing Policy/By-Law: By-law , A By-law to Regulate Fees and Charges By-law , A By-law to Regulate Parking

25 Report to the Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee Notice Provisions: Not Applicable Accessibility Considerations: April 11, 2017 Page 25 of 26 Report Number: EITP The provision of accessible on-street parking was considered as part of the overall review of the on-street areas in the Inner Harbour and Williamsville neighbourhoods. This report recommends adding three new accessible on-street parking spaces to the existing on-street supply. In accordance with the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation, Regulation No. 191/11, Section under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, (AODA), members of the public and MAAC were consulted on the need, location, and design of on-street accessible parking within the reconstruction area. Comments received as part of this consultation were used to inform the recommendations contained in this report. Financial Considerations: Ongoing operation of the OSPP that includes areas A, B, C, and F will be funded from the commuter, residential, and group permit fees charged to the parking users, along with the fine revenue associated with the enforcement of these areas. The expansion of the program will require the addition of one parking enforcement officer. Implementation of the on-street parking programs in the Inner Harbour neighbourhood (Area C) and the Williamsville neighbourhood (Area F) will be funded from the existing parking operations budget. Contacts Sheila Kidd, Director, Transportation Services , Extension 2221 Ian Semple, Manager, Service Development, , Extension 2306 Other City of Kingston Staff Consulted: Kim Brown, Manager Infrastructure and Development Deanna Green, Manager Traffic Division Kim Leonard, Manager Parking Operations Bill Linnen, Operations Manager Public Works Greg McLean, Policy & Program Coordinator Adam McCluskey, Manager Recreation Facilities Deb Skeaff, Director Residential Long-Term Care Brandi Timpson, Supervisor Enforcement

26 Report to the Environment, Infrastructure and Transportation Policies Committee Exhibits Attached: April 11, 2017 Page 26 of 26 Report Number: EITP Exhibit A On-Street Parking Program Areas Exhibit B On-Street Parking Area for the Inner Harbour Neighbourhood (Area C) Exhibit C On-Street Parking Area for the Williamsville Neighbourhood (Area F) Exhibit D Consultation Summary for Inner Harbour (Area C) and Williamsville (Area F) OSPP Exhibit E Inner Harbour Neighbourhood (Area C) Phased Implementation Exhibit F Williamsville Neighbourhood (Area F) Phased Implementation Exhibit G Chart Comparing Monthly Residential Parking Permit Fee by Ontario Municipality

27 Exhibit A to Report EITP

28 Exhibit B to Report EITP

29 Exhibit C to Report EITP

30 On-Street Parking Program Consultation Summary (Area C) This document contains a summary of the consultation process, feedback, and information provided to residents, stakeholders, and other interested parties pertaining to the implementation of an on-street parking program for a portion of the Inner Harbour neighbourhood. More information about the general on-street parking program along with supporting information for the Inner Harbour (Area C) neighbourhood can be found at the project website at the following link: On-Street Parking Program - City of Kingston Consultation Methods and Timeline: As part of the implementation process for the on-street parking program (OSPP) for the Inner Harbour, the following consultation has occurred: Location/Method Date Public Information Session Meeting open to public at June 6, 2016 Overview of Study Rideaucrest Manor Program Overview Report EITP Committee June 14, 2016 Resident Questionnaire Online through City s August September 2016 Website Stakeholder Feedback (institutions, employers, , phone, and inperson August 2016 February 2017 schools, etc.) Public Information Session Meeting open to public at January 11, Presentation of Findings Public Information Session - Presentation of Findings Providence Manor Meeting open to public at Artillery Park Aquatic Centre January 11, 2017 Public Information Session / Resident Comments Received (June August 2016) Staff held an initial public information session on June 6, The presentation from this meeting can be found at the following link: Public Information Session Presentation - June 6, 2016 At this session, the residents that attended raised a number of concerns including: the requirement for and associated cost of the residential parking permit; the size of the study area; the need for this type of program; a desire for the provision of overnight parking in the winter; a desire for feedback from a broader segment of the residents in the neighbourhood.

31 To address these concerns, the City: Created a website, located at the following link: On-Street Parking Program - City of Kingston, where ongoing information about the project is posted; Developed a mailing list of interested residents, organizations and other stakeholders to keep them informed of the project s progress; Used an online questionnaire geared to residents to gather more input; Committed to a review of the residential parking permit fee in conjunction with the work planned for this neighbourhood; Committed to having a follow up information session once the mapping of the area was complete and to present recommendations. Resident Questionnaire Summary (August September 2016) To gather further input from the neighbourhood residents, an online questionnaire was conducted in August and September The questionnaire asked a number of questions about the way that residents are using on-street parking, concerns over the supply of on-street parking available on their street and surrounding blocks, and sought comment on the need/make-up of the potential OSPP for their neighbourhood. The questionnaire was completed by 110 residents where it was noted that: 62% had access to a parking space at their residence; 28% identified on-street parking as their only option for their vehicle; 44% noted that they have issue finding on-street parking when needed. When provided details of the potential OSPP for their neighbourhood: 50% supported the general concept of the program with many comments indicating that the monthly residential permit rate was too high or should be free; 40% felt they might need to obtain an on-street residential permit. General concerns raised in the questionnaire included: The study area was too broad. Residents of the north-western portion of the study area are currently not experiencing parking issues; Concern that the program would limit visitors, guests, meetings, and special events; Concern that families visiting residents at Providence Manor and Rideaucrest Home would not be able to do so without access to parking; Additional enforcement needs to be added to the area.

32 Stakeholder Feedback Summary (August 2016 March 2017) Staff consulted with stakeholders at the local schools, institutions, and businesses to determine how parking was being utilized on-street, particularly for customers and clients that may require short term parking to access their facility. General comments included: Designing the time restrictions such that it does not interfere with the pick-up and drop-off times for the local schools, day-care, and Boys and Girls Club site; Ensuring that exemptions for special events pertaining to school events could continue; Ensuring that exemptions for the on-street parking required for funeral services could continue for the Colborne Street site; Providing limited term or metered parking options for customers and clients where possible; Requesting exemptions/free permits for volunteers; Requesting exemptions for short term programs that run at schools in the morning and afternoon where parents/caregivers park on-street. Providence Manor expressed a number of concerns about the current on-street parking situation for its residents, families, visitors, and staff that included: The need for at least one additional on-street accessible parking space; Additional short term parking on the blocks surrounding Providence Manor to allow visitors easier access to make frequent, short visits to the residents of the site; Options for family members, particularly spouses and partners, of the residents who may come to visit for longer periods of time to park without restrictions or concern about being ticketed; Options for staff members to allow parking during the daytime period without restriction or concern about being ticketed. Public Information Session Comments Received (January March 2017) Staff held a second public information session on January 11, 2017 to present the findings of the residential permit fee review and outline the proposed details for implementing the on-street parking program for the Inner Harbour neighbourhood. A session was also held at Providence Manor on the same day to allow input from the residents at that location. The presentation from these sessions can be found at the following link: Public Information Session Presentation - January 11, 2017

33 At these sessions, the residents that attended provided comments around the following themes: the need for and goals of the program; a desire for an on-street parking option to be available, especially by residents who do not have a parking option or live on a street that currently has restrictions; the requirement for and associated cost of the residential parking permit; the impact of a residential permit fee on low income residents; the impact of time of day restrictions on volunteers and volunteer organizations. The City received a number of questions at this session and from follow up correspondence with residents of the Inner Harbour. A summary of these questions and the answers provided is included below under the following categories: Needs/Goals of the Program; Implementation in the Inner Harbour Neighbourhood; Residential Permits and Permit Fees; Commuter Permits, Permit Fees, and On-Street Metered Parking; Parking Exemption Process and Eligibility; Program Costs and Revenue; Institution, Commercial, Schools and Daycare Parking Needs; Monitoring and Enforcement; Comparisons with Other Municipalities. This information has been provided to all parties on the project mailing list and has been posted to the project website (On-Street Parking Program - City of Kingston).

34 Need / Goals of the Program 1. Why is this City making changes to the on-street parking in my neighbourhood? On-street parking is dynamic. Demand for parking increases and decreases depending on the housing, commercial areas, and institutions that are in the neighbouring area. When parking in a neighbourhood is unregulated (first come, first served, free) then parkers from outside the neighbourhood may start to use these spaces if it is convenient to shopping, appointments, or their place of work. The City refers to this practice as spillover parking. A certain amount of spillover parking is generally manageable within a neighbourhood, especially if this parking is short term in nature. When longer term parkers, such as commuters, start to utilize too much of the on-street parking, then it begins to affect the ability of the residents, visitors, and short term parkers to access the convenient onstreet parking for their needs. This problem is particularly enhanced when some streets in the neighborhood have parking restrictions and other streets remain unregulated. Long term parkers will seek parking on the unregulated streets creating significant congestion and potential safety concerns on the unregulated blocks. Conversely residents who live on the streets that are regulated may not have access to on-street parking they need or desire. This mix of regulated and unregulated streets is prevalent in the Inner Harbour study area with approximately 50% of the on-street areas already subject to some form of parking restriction. Based on comments received from residents and monitoring of how the on-street supply is being used, the City implements uniform on-street parking regulations to ensure the correct balance of parkers is maintained. Coupled with the on-street regulations the City also provides a variety of permit and exemption options to help facilitate desired parking. 2. What are the goals of the changes that the City is proposing to make to onstreet parking regulations? When managing the on-street parking areas on residential streets, the City wants to ensure that spaces are available to residents, their visitors, and others that want to park for a short period of time. The City manages the use of on-street parking with regulations that may limit the time of day or length of time that a vehicle can be parked. These regulations apply to all vehicles including residents who live in the area. City streets are a public asset however the City recognizes that residents consider their street and the parking on it to be part of their neighbourhood. For this reason, the program gives priority to residents and their visitors. Based on the program guidelines, a minimum of 60% of the parking on any given street segment is

35 reserved for residents and visitors. The time of day restrictions are designed to minimize the impact on residents and a variety of exemptions and permit options are available to facilitate the parking that residents require or desire to have available. The remaining parking spaces allow the City to take into account existing long standing institutions and commercial areas (such as Providence Manor) that do not have adequate on-site parking available for their needs. To accommodate these needs the City may add pick-up and drop-off areas, loading zones, and provide for a limited number of commuter parking permits. These needs are accommodated within the spaces that are not already allocated for residents and short term parking. Once new parking regulations are in place the City monitors the occupancy on the street and issues warnings and fines to ensure parkers are abiding by the new regulations. This monitoring occurs regularly and adjustments to the parking regulations are made to address any issues that occur. 3. Is this program being considered primarily because commuters are taking up too much on-street parking from residents? Certain streets within the area are congested with commuter parkers and the program will address this concern. Other concerns that have been raised will be addressed with the proposed changes including: Lack of short term parking on-street for visitors to schools, Artillery Park, and Providence Manor; Confusion about some existing parking regulations that are currently in place; Illegal parking in No Parking areas that create safety concerns; A desire by some residents to be able to park on streets that currently have some form of time restriction. 4. What is the City doing to encourage commuters to use the transit system? Will there be a park and ride option? The City is making major investments in transit in the Inner Harbour Neighbourhood. There are existing local routes that run along Division, Bagot, and Montreal Streets and an express route was recently added along Division Street. A new express route is planned for Montreal Street in 2018 that will connect to the Park and Ride location at Highway 401. In addition to the routes, the City is upgrading bus stops to include accessible waiting areas with shelters and benches.

36 Implementation in the Inner Harbour Neighbourhood 5. What kind of restrictions will be put in place on my street? In residential parking areas, the City uses time of day restrictions that prohibits parking for one hour in the morning (usually 9am-10am or 10am-11am) and for one hour in the afternoon (usually 1pm-2pm or 2pm-3pm). These restrictions are designed to prohibit all day parkers. Generally once the parking regulations are put in place, the on-street parking areas on a typical street would have the following mix: resident vehicles that are parked short term or long term; other vehicles (such as visitors, home care workers, contractors, etc.) parked for a short term visit; a limited number of all-day parkers that have a parking permit; available parking spaces. 6. How will parking change on my street after implementation? It will depend on the street you live on and the current parking regulations that are in place, but generally: If you live in an area that is congested with all day parkers more parking spaces will be available for you and visitors to use during the weekday on the streets around your home; If you live in an area that does not have an issue with congestion you may notice some additional legal parking in your area but enough spaces will be protected that residents and short term parking will be available. A map has been provided showing the proposed on-street parking regulations which can be found at this link: Proposed On-Street Parking Regulations - Inner Harbour (Area C) 7. Why does the City use time of day restrictions (1 hour in the morning and 1 hour in the afternoon)? Why doesn t the City use a time limit instead (2 or 3 hour limit)? A time of day restriction is generally more effective in achieving the goal of removing the all-day parkers from streets in residential areas, while maintaining the greatest amount of flexibility for residents and visitors. Time limits are also more difficult to enforce without the addition of a parking meter. 8. Will I still be able to park on my street when I need to? Yes and there should more parking available for you and your visitors on the streets in the area of your home during the congested weekday parking periods.

37 No new restrictions are being added to the evening, overnight, weekend, or holiday parking. Outside of the 1 hour morning and 1 hour afternoon weekday restrictions, residents can continue to park in legal parking spaces on their street. The time of day restrictions are not intended to restrict deliveries or loading/unloading of your vehicles. As an example, you can still stop in front of your house during the time restrictions to pick-up/drop-off people or to bring in groceries. If you need to regularly park your vehicle on the street during the time restricted periods, then you will need a residential on-street parking permit. 9. Will I still be able to have visitors/overnight guests/contractors at my house? Yes. Parking without a permit is still available during most times including on the weekend, holidays, overnight, evenings and in the early morning. If you have a visitor that needs to park during the weekday restricted times, the City provides exemptions for vehicles that do not require regular, on-going parking. This exemption can be requested for visitors or others that need access to parking on-street near your home by calling or ing the City. The City also has a variety of contractor permit options that can be made available to contractors completing work on your home. 10. How many on-street parking spaces will be available? Within the study area, there are estimated to be approximately 1060 parking spaces available, excluding those spaces allocated for metered parking. The number of parking spaces available on your street will depend on the width of the street, the number of existing driveways, and other municipal uses such as bus stops and fire hydrants. As part of this study, City staff are reviewing the available parking on all of the streets and may be recommending some areas of your street be made No Parking to address safety or maintenance issues. Details of the proposed parking can be found here: Proposed On-Street Parking Regulations - Inner Harbour (Area C) 11. Why is the study area so large? I do not have problems with parking on my street right now. Is the proposal to put the restricted daytime parking hours throughout the entirety of the Inner Harbour study area or just the parts of the area that suffer from parking spillover? The study area is based on areas that are currently experiencing parking spillover and also on the adjacent areas that these parkers will likely move into if parking regulations are added onto the congested streets.

38 To ensure that adding regulations in one area does not shift the issue to the adjacent streets, the City looks at areas in a holistic fashion. Experience in previous areas of the City has shown that some parkers may walk upwards of 1.5km from a parking space to their destination if the parking is free. Creating a plan for the entire area allows the City to more quickly address any problematic parking that occurs in adjacent areas and is a best practice that has been developed from previous experience. That being said, the City is proposing to phase in the changes to the parking regulations, with the initial changes on the streets south of Raglan Road and east of Montreal Street (shown in green on the map below). Adjacent streets (shown in red on the map below) will be monitored and if concerns are raised, the regulations can be installed.

39 Residential Permits and Permit Fees 12. Why does the City have an on-street parking permit for residents? Why can t residents be exempt from these restrictions? The residential parking permit is a relatively new component of the way that the City manages the public parking supply on the street in residential neighbourhoods. Prior to the introduction of the residential permit if a street became congested with parkers restrictions were put in place that applied to all parkers, regardless of their need or considering why they may require or desire on-street parking. Residents could not seek an on-going exemption from these restrictions. Within the Inner Harbour neighbourhood study area approximately 50% of the streets already have parking regulations in place that do not allow residents an unrestricted on-street parking option. The residential permit began as a pilot program in 2009 in the Sydenham neighbourhood at the request of residents who wanted a way to park in their area but still ensure controls for parking spillover. The permit allows the City to ensure that an area has a safe, manageable number of parkers on the street while also protecting sufficient on-street space for visitors. The permit also allows the City to more efficiently communicate with the parkers in any given area to ensure the ratio of parkers, maintenance, compliance, and safety issues can be addressed quickly. 13. How does the residential parking permit work? Who needs a residential parking permit? Most residents do not need a residential parking permit, as they have a driveway or only require parking in the evenings, overnight, holidays, and on the weekend. If you live in the area and would like to park on the street during the weekday time restrictions, then you will need a permit. 14. Why does the City need to charge for on-street residential parking permits? On-street parking is a limited resource and is primarily intended for short term parking. The City also recognizes that some residents, especially in older areas of the City, may require or desire to have longer term use of the street spaces. There is an insufficient supply of on-street parking spaces to provide a parking permit to every resident in the City. In areas where there is a high demand for on-street parking, a fee is charged to ensure that the public parking supply is used efficiently and available for those who require it. It is a transportation policy best practice to charge a fee to the user of the parking space, especially if that parking space is in an area where there is a high demand. For context, an on-street parking space in an urban area has been estimated to have a

40 value of $83 - $167 per month which translates to $ $2000 per year (Source ITE 2000). The current residential parking permit fee of $30/month is significantly less than this and staff is prepared to recommend a further reduction to this fee. This discount applied to the residential permit fee recognizes the hierarchy of desired parker type on the residential streets. The proposed commuter parking permit fee for this neighbourhood is set at approximately 100% of the lower end of the value range for an urban parking space. In accordance with City policy, commuter permit rates increase annually and are subject to change based on demand. The residential and commuter parking permit fees also support a portion of the increased enforcement and administration costs associated with providing on-street parking in high demand residential parking areas. 15. How many residential permits are sold in other areas where the on-street parking program is in place? Experience in other areas of the City suggests that the residential permit is used primarily by those who do not have off-street parking or those that are seeking the convenience of an additional parking space on their street during the weekday. In the Sydenham Ward neighbourhood (Area A) an average of 75 permits are sold per month out of approximately 400 available parking spaces. There are approximately 105 properties in this area that do not have a driveway. In the Queen s/kgh neighbourhood (Area B) an average of 25 permits are sold per month out of approximately 1050 available parking spaces. There are approximately 139 properties that do not have a driveway. These numbers indicate that each area is somewhat different and that the need for a permit appears to be based on the resident versus the presence of a parking space at their home. 16. How many residential permits are available in my neighbourhood? Approximately 450 residential permits would be available in the entire Inner Harbour study area when the program is fully implemented. This number is subject to change as the mapping and on-street regulations are finalized. This number may also change over time as the use of the public parking areas on the streets changes to accommodate other uses such as cycling lanes or pedestrian areas. 17. How many residential permits do you expect to sell? Assuming a similar percentage of residents require permits in this area as in other areas, the City expects that an average of 134 permits would be purchased each

41 month. This is based the utilization rate that has been observed in Area A and B, the proposed fee structure, and that approximately 124 properties in the Inner Harbour neighbourhood do not have a driveway. 18. What is the commitment on permits? Can they be purchased month to month? Can the permits be purchased during the summer months only? Yes. Permits can be purchased on a month to month basis with no long term commitment. Permits can also be purchased for multiples months at a time. 19. Am I guaranteed a residential permit within my area? Yes, assuming demand is similar to other areas of the City. The initial supply of residential permits can also be increased if needed by using some of the spaces reserved for other types of parkers. 20. How many residential permits am I eligible for? Only one residential parking permit will be issued per residential unit, with a maximum of three per multi-residential property. 21. Can you use a residential permit in a metered space or parking lot? No. Residential parking permits are only valid for the assigned streets in your area. The City does allow residential parking permit holders to park overnight in surface parking lots, provided vehicles are moved before the posted times in the parking lots. 22. What is the current monthly permit fee? Can this fee be reduced? Would you consider a subsidized or free (exception) pass for residents without driveways? Yes. Staff will recommend to Council that the current monthly fee for a residential parking permit be reduced from $30 to $25. Staff will further recommend that a reduced residential parking permit fee of $12 per month be created for those residents that live at an address with no on-site parking or driveway. All values include the HST. Staff will not recommend that the residential permit be free based on the finite nature of the on-street parking supply and the need to ensure that this supply can be available to those that require it while also protecting the short term parking supply. 23. Can the program be subsidized for low income residents? Staff do not recommend that a subsidy be provided based on income. Low income residents without a driveway will be eligible for the reduced residential permit fee of $12. The City offers a variety of fee subsidies on public transit for low income riders.

42 24. Is fine revenue factored into the on-street residential program and could this reduce the monthly fee? The fine revenue generated from tickets issued to vehicles that park during restricted times covers a portion of the costs of the on-street program areas. When time of day restrictions have been instituted in other residential areas, it has been observed that there is an initial increase in tickets issued as parkers adjust to the new restrictions in place. Within a short period of time (several weeks to a few months), parking behaviour typically changes to comply with the time restrictions and the number of tickets is reduced. As many parts of the Inner Harbour neighbourhood have some manner of parking restriction on their street already, it is expected that the increase in ticket revenue from this area over the long term will be minimal and may actually decline if a legal parking option is available to those that require it. The primary reason that the City issues tickets for parking is to ensure that the parking is utilized in the desired manner and to educate and achieve compliance from parkers that park illegally. Further, the monthly fee associated with the residential parking permit is intended to manage the supply and ensure sufficient parking remains for residents, visitors, and other short term parkers. Reduction of this fee below the reduced level that is being recommended would limit the City s ability to manage the supply. 25. Why do residents living in the downtown core have to pay for on-street parking outside their homes while those who live outside the core but commute into the core will be able to park free at their homes? The on-street parking supply on any street is by its nature limited. In areas where there is a high demand for on-street parking, the supply must be managed with fees to ensure that sufficient supply is available for short term parking and residents. In other areas of the City, the demand for on-street parking may be lower, especially if there are no institutions or businesses in the area and the residences and surrounding uses have adequate on-site parking. In these instances the streets may presently have sufficient supply to accommodate the short term parking required and regulations are not needed. These streets would be covered by the City wide by-law that prohibits parking of a vehicle on a street for more than 12 hours and prohibits overnight parking in the winter. This does not preclude parking regulations and fees from being introduced in these areas in the future as the parking utilization changes. Commuters that choose to park a vehicle in areas where parking is regulated are required to purchase a commuter parking permit (if available) for a significantly higher monthly cost. Within the Inner Harbour neighbourhood the recommended cost would be $83.25 per month.

43 Commuter Permits, Permit Fees, and On-Street Meters 26. What options will be available to the commuters who are currently parking in this area? A limited number of commuter permits will be available. Commuters are assigned to a parking zone by the City and will be distributed across the neighbourhood so that onstreet parking is more uniformly used. 27. Why does the City want to provide any parking for commuters in this area? There are a number of existing institutions and businesses, notably Providence Manor, that have no or very limited on-site parking. Employees of these sites traditionally rely on on-street parking and this use is expected to continue. 28. How many commuter permits do you expect to sell? There are presently 25 individuals on a wait list for the Ordnance parking lot that would likely seek an on-street permit. The City expects that approximately commuter permits may be required in the short term. Employees of Rideaucrest Home are expected to first utilize the existing parking supply with the Rideaucrest parking lot as the monthly fee is lower than the proposed on-street rate and provides a more convenient parking option. Some additional permits may also be required for group permits to support various schools and volunteer organizations in the community. These permits would come from the spaces allocated for commuter parking. 29. What is the cost for commuter permits? How was this fee determined? The recommended cost of a commuter permit in Area C will be $83.25 per month. This fee is based on the monthly fee that is charged in comparable lots and locations across the City. The City conducts regular reviews of its parking fees and recommends increases based on these reviews. For context an on-street parking space in an urban area has been estimated to have a value of $83 - $167 per month which translates to $ $2000 per year (Source ITE 2000). The proposed commuter parking permit fee for this neighbourhood is set at approximately 100% of the lower end of the value range for an urban parking space. In accordance with City policy, commuter permit rates increase annually and are subject to change based on demand.

44 30. Why does the commuter permit for the Inner Harbour cost less than parking in the downtown core or in the Sydenham neighbourhood (Area A)? The commuter permit cost for the Inner Harbour is based on the comparable parking fees charged in parking lots that border the Inner Harbour, notably the Ordnance Lot. The Sydenham neighbourhood commuter permits are more expensive based on the demand and cost of the neighbouring parking supply in that area. 31. Are employers being made to create parking for their staff? The commuter parking permit is intended for those existing employers that do not have enough parking supply available to provide to their employees. As an example the commuter permit program around KGH/Queen s (Area B) does not currently provide permits to KGH and Queen s employees as there is still on-site parking available at these locations. The City s zoning by-law prescribes employee parking requirements for new developments. 32. What other efforts are being made to create commuter parking spaces other than creating a system whereby residents in Kingston are offsetting and paying for commuters? The City s parking system is not funded by the taxpayer but instead is supported by the parking fees and fines that are paid by the parkers, both on-street and off-street. The City regularly reviews the available parking supply both in on-street and off-street locations. Studies are currently underway on several sites within the City as to where parking may be created, however the public on-street parking supply remains an important component of the way the City will manage parking demand in the future. 33. Could commuter pass costs go up and residential passes go down or be eliminated? The commuter parking pass fee is linked to the market price of parking within the neighbourhood and the City. This fee will likely continue to rise in accordance with the City s regular reviews of parking fees and the level of demand required for these spaces. The fees gathered from the commuter permit program are utilized to maintain the City s public parking supply, both on-street and off-street. It is appropriate for a residential permit to have a fee so that demand for that type of parking can be managed; as such, staff will not recommend that the fee for a residential parking permit be eliminated. Staff will recommend a reduction of this fee based on the review of the program and current residential permit utilization.

45 34. If I have an existing parking permit in a lot, does this affect me? No. 35. Has anyone thought about creating an online program for commuters to use private parking in homes/businesses to stay off the street? The City manages the public on-street and off-street parking supply. The City does not sanction private parking arrangements but there are many websites and online advertising sites that facilitate this arrangement. 36. Why is there metered parking in my neighbourhood? Metered parking is used on-street where there is very high demand for parking created by short term users. Areas around Providence Manor and Artillery Park Aquatic Centre have a high demand for on-street parking that necessitates the use of meters to ensure more frequent turnover. 37. Are more on-street meters/zones being added? Metered parking is being added on three blocks of Ordnance Street from Sydenham Street to Rideau Street. These metered spaces are being added to address the high demand for short term parking created by the Providence Manor and Artillery Park Aquatic Centre locations. 38. Are the rates for the on-street meters changing? No, this program will not result in fee changes for metered parking. 39. Are more spaces being added for those that have accessibility needs? Yes. An additional accessible parking space is being added in front of Providence Manor.

46 Parking Exemption Process and Eligibility 40. How does the exemption system work? If you or a guest need to park in a time restricted area on a particular day, you can contact the City ( or contactus@cityofkingston.ca) with the request and it will be passed along to the by-law officer enforcing in that area. The by-law officer will not ticket the vehicle for being parked in an on-street parking space if it is exempted. 41. Is there an exemption for volunteers? No, however the City will work with organizations if they wish to enter into a group permit arrangement. This is the process that is currently used in other areas of the City including various departments at both hospitals. 42. The website says 24 hours notice is required to guarantee an exemption for a visitor. City staff has stated that there is flexibility with this window. Can this be clarified? The 24 hour notice ensures that the information is processed and provided to the by-law enforcement officers at the start of their shift. If same day exemptions are received by phone by the City s customer service department, this information can often be relayed to the officer but cannot be guaranteed. 43. Is an online exemption pass in the process of being created instead of residents phoning into the city for each exemption? The City s Parking Services department is currently updating the parking technology plan. On-line options for temporary passes and exemptions will be explored as part of that technology plan. 44. I regularly have home care people come to my home for 1/2 day visits that overlap with the times where parking is not permitted. Where will my home care provider park? Home care workers that need to visit your home can be granted an ongoing exemption. A process is currently in place with the various home care workers that would also apply to this area. Your home care worker, if not already aware of this program, can contact the City s Parking Services department for further information by calling or sending an to contactus@cityofkingston.ca.

47 Program Costs and Revenue 45. How much does it cost to implement the on-street parking program in a neighbourhood? What are the initial costs and what are the on-going costs? Costs for an on-street program can be broken down into implementation costs related to planning and signage and the on-going costs of administration and enforcement. Planning and sign installation are typically concentrated as a one-time cost. The implementation of Area B in 2015 cost approximately $60K. These costs are expected to be similar for the combined Inner Harbour neighbourhood (Area C) and Williamsville North neighbourhood (Area F) based on overall area size. On-going costs for the on-street programs are attributed to the increased enforcement resources and program administration. These costs were approximately $200K in What revenue is generated by the fees and fines associated within the existing on-street program areas? The revenue generated by the permit fees and fines in the existing on-street parking areas for 2015 and 2016 are summarized below: Year 2016 (Area A and B) 2015 (Area A, midyear startup of Area B) Residential Permit Commuter Permits $34K $99K $29K $110K Fine Revenue Remaining costs of program Remaining costs of program Parking enforcement is not geographically aligned to on-street program boundaries and the City s parking enforcement technology does not identify the type of motorist that receives a parking fine. Therefore it is not possible to identify exact fine revenues for each area. The remaining program costs are covered from a portion of the fine revenues generated from tickets issued to vehicles that park during restricted times.

48 47. How may passes, commuter and residential, are currently sold in the existing on-street program areas? The number of passes currently sold in the existing on-street parking areas for February 2017 is shown below: Residential Permit Commuter Permit Sydenham Neighbourhood (Area A) Queen s/kgh (Area B) 16 5 The commuter permit number remains relatively stable through the year, while the number of residential permit users tends to increase during the summer months. In 2016, an average of 75 residential permits were sold per month in Area A and an average of 25 permits were sold per month in Area B. 48. Why is the City putting the cost of this program onto the residents? Are there any other models? The City s parking system is funded by the parking fees and fines that are paid by the parkers, both on-street and off-street; it is not funded by the taxpayer. The City places the cost of parking on the users of that parking. It is the City s policy to ensure that the costs associated with providing and maintaining the public parking supply is covered by the users of that supply. User supported models of parking supply management are an industry best practice that is summarized in the article Innovative Solutions to Parking Problems (Todd Litman, Victoria Transport Policy Institute), which can be accessed in the following report: Innovative Solutions to Parking Problems - T. Litman, VTPI This model is consistent with the broader goals of the City s Transportation Master Plan. More information about this policy can be found in section of the Transportation Master Plan: Kingston Transportation Master Plan Pertaining to managing spillover parking in residential areas, Council has approved the policies outlining the methods that the City will use to address these concerns on public streets. Further details of this approach can be found in the following report from June On-Street Parking Program - EITP - June 2016 There are alternative models used in other municipalities where parking is funded completely by the tax base or hybrid versions where the tax base funds some types of parking and not others.

49 Institution, Commercial, Schools and Daycare Parking Needs 49. Are there any exemptions or special parking available for schools or daycares that require pick-up and drop-off during the restricted times? Yes. When implementing changes to parking regulations, the City consults with stakeholders including schools, daycares, and others to determine the way that they utilize the street for short term parkers and the times of day that this parking typically occurs. Bus loading, pick-up/drop-off zones, and crossing areas are included in all of this analysis. Changes can be made as the needs of the institutions change. Where possible, the City adjusts the time restrictions to minimize the impact on these programs. When it is not possible to accommodate the needs of the school or daycare around the time restriction windows, the City can use time limits and group permits to facilitate this type of parking. Exemptions for special events that occur on an irregular basis are available by contacting the City. 50. How is parking provided for commercial businesses that may operate in areas of the neighbourhood that do not have metered parking? Are exemptions available? When implementing changes to parking regulations, the City consults with stakeholders including businesses to determine the way that they utilize the street for short term parking and the times of day that parking typically occurs. In most cases, a limited term area of parking can be provided to suit the commercial business need. This has been included for a number of businesses identified within the Inner Harbour. Exemptions are typically only required for infrequent or special events. 51. Are parking permits available for volunteers? Is there a cost for these permits? The City does not provide free permits for volunteers. A review of municipalities across Ontario has not found any formal program where volunteers are granted free permits. At other locations where volunteers require parking, the City has worked with the site to provide group permits that the site/volunteer organization manages. The City has already had discussions with Providence Manor about providing group permits and will work with other organizations as needed to develop an approach for their volunteers. Commuter parking permits would be available to the volunteers at the standard monthly cost if a group permit arrangement is not in place with their volunteer organization.

50 52. Can parking permits be shared amongst part time staff? No. Parking permits are assigned to a specific license plate. 53. Will more than three residential permits be made available for Providence Manor? Yes. The City recognizes the unique nature of the Providence Manor site and will work with the administration of the Manor to provide group permits for family members at the residential permit rate. 54. Where can staff of Providence Manor park when the program is implemented? Staff of Providence Manor will be eligible to purchase an on-street parking permit as this site does not have any on-site parking available. 55. Who has priority for the closest parking spaces to Providence Manor? Parking meters are used for the on-street parking closest to Providence Manor to ensure that there are spaces available for short term parkers, not employees. Three accessible parking spaces will be provided on Sydenham Street, an increase of one space, when the changes are implemented. 56. Can the City require Rideaucrest staff to park in the Rideaucrest parking lot and provide these employees with a free or reduced fee pass? The monthly parking pass at Rideaucrest parking lot is less expensive than the proposed commuter rate for the Inner Harbour ($83.25 versus approximately $50.00). It is expected that the Rideaucrest parking supply will be better utilized by commuters once this program is in place and will free up spaces on the residential streets. The City will not provide commuter parking passes to Rideaucrest employees until such time as their on-site parking supply is fully utilized.

51 Monitoring and Enforcement 57. Once the program is implemented, how will the parking be monitored? The area will be monitored by the City s Parking Enforcement officers. An officer will monitor for vehicles parked on the streets during the time restrictions, the display of valid permits, vehicles parked too close to an intersection or in No Parking areas, and the time limits at meters. 58. How are the parking regulations for the on-street parking program enforced? An officer issues a ticket for Park at restricted times. The fine is $25 with a reduced fee of $20 if the fine is paid within 7 days. 59. Are parking ticket fines going up? The parking fine for Park at restricted times is not being increased at this time. 60. Why is parking enforcement so vigilant in this area? Parking Enforcement monitors many neighbourhoods for illegal parking daily. Officers also respond to complaints received from residents. 61. What happens if I get a ticket by mistake? Is there any leniency? Yes. If you receive a ticket that you feel was a mistake, you can contact the City s customer service department to discuss it. This information is included on the back of the ticket and includes a variety of options.

52 Comparison with Other Municipalities 62. Do other cities provide on-street parking for residents? On-street parking policies differ a great deal across municipalities, depending on a number of factors including parking/supply demand, transportation policies, historic parking practices, and the type of development. As such, direct comparisons of onstreet parking policies can be difficult, as each municipality s on-street parking policies may be informed by zoning and development policies and practices that change the way that the on-street parking may be used. To illustrate the range of policies in place, a table that summarizes the residential onstreet parking policies and programs for a number of Ontario municipalities is provided below:

53 Municipality Resident On-Street Parking Policies Resident Parking Exemptions Parking Exemptions for Others Kingston On-street residential parking permit available in high demand residential areas Permit allows for parking up to 72 hours on-street except during winter overnight restriction Max time on streets for non-permit holders is 12 hours Exemptions provided on a case by case basis for short term requirements. Exemption for Home Healthcare Worker at no cost Exemptions provided on a case by case basis for funerals, wedding, school events, etc. Contractor exemption available for varying periods of time/fees Barrie No residential on-street permit program. Residents are provided complimentary passes to some of the City lots. Residents can request an on-street parking exemption 3 times per year Brampton No residential on-street parking program. Max time on streets for any vehicle is 3 hours. No overnight parking permitted Exemption for up to 14 days a year provided to each residence. Burlington Residential on-street parking program for certain streets implemented in July 2016 Permit allows vehicles to park for up to 24 hours at a time with a maximum of 48 hours on the same street Max time on streets for any other vehicle is 5 hours. Residents can request an on-street parking exemption 15 times per calendar year per license plate. Allows parking for more than five hours or overnight Guelph No residential parking program option. Residential parking lot option in some areas. Max stay on streets for any vehicle is 48 hours. Currently implementing a new parking master plan that will reintroduce paid parking on streets and permit parking in downtown neighbourhoods. Exemptions available for residents and overnight guests on a case by case basis Hamilton On-Street parking permit for residential properties Permit only allows parking for up to 12 hours Front yard parking program in place and widely used. Paid exemption available on a case by case basis through the Parking Office Exemption for Home Healthcare worker for a two hour period Kitchener No residential on-street parking program. Max time on streets for any vehicle is 3 hours during the daytime Overnight parking permitted (April to November) from 11pm to 6am London On-street residential parking available in three areas. No overnight parking is permitted. Otherwise max time on streets is 12 hours and no overnight parking is permitted Overnight parking pass available for 15 nights a year between Labour Day and Victoria Day Niagara Falls On-street residential parking permit available Resident must demonstrate a need for the permit (no driveway or parking) Max time on street is 12 hours with no overnight parking (2am to 6am) Separate overnight parking permit available Exemptions provided on a case by case basis for short term requirements.

54 Municipality Resident On-Street Parking Policies Resident Parking Exemptions Parking Exemptions for Others Oakville On-street residential parking permit available in new communities on selected streets Permit allows overnight on neighbourhood streets Max time on streets during all other times is 3 hours Temporary permit for residents if driveway under construction Exemption for up to 5 vehicles at a time on 15 days per year for overnight parking Exemption on a case by case basis for more than 5 vehicles at a time Oshawa On-street residential parking permit available on selected streets where parking is restricted Permit allows residents to park for up to 3 hours on the selected streets All other streets allow a maximum of 3 hour parking Parking in excess of the 3 hour maximum is allowed 10 times per year per license plate Exemption for Home Healthcare Worker at no cost Ottawa On-street parking permit for residential properties that allows parking for up to 48 hours Limited to those that do not have any off-street parking Max time on streets for any other vehicle is 3 hours Paid temporary monthly permits only resident option Paid visitor parking permits (two week max) Peterborough No residential on-street parking program. Max time on streets for any vehicle is 3 hours. St. Catharines On-street residential parking program available in areas of the City that have time restrictions Max time on streets for any vehicle is 12 hours Toronto Vaughan Waterloo On-street residential permit program available on designated streets Time restrictions (1, 2, and 3 hour) in place across Toronto on most residential streets for all other vehicles On-street residential parking program on four streets Max time on streets for all other vehicles is 3 hours from 6am to 6pm No residential on-street parking program. Max time on streets for any vehicle is 3 hours. Visitor permits available for purchase Resident can request to park on street to facilitate home construction for up to 9 days, once per year. Visitor passes granted 5 times per license plate per month Temporary on-street permits available to residents displaced by home construction Exemption for overnight parking available 15 times per year per license plate Whitby No residential on-street parking program. Max time on streets for any vehicle is 3 hours. On-street exemption for up to 12 times a year for up to 7 days at a time per residence.

55 63. How does the type of program that Kingston provides and the cost of its residential parking permit compare to other cities that allow long-term onstreet residential parking? Direct comparisons between programs can be difficult as each program can have different restrictions and eligibility criteria, and would be based on the parking supply/demand experienced by that municipality. That being said, below is a chart outlining the residential parking permit fee in Kingston (current and proposed) compared to other municipalities in Ontario that allow on-street parking, along with a table summarizing the characteristics of the programs and bylaws.

56 $70.00 Monthly Residential Parking Permit Fee by Ontario Municipality $67.80 Residential Permit Cost Per Month (HST Included) $60.00 $50.00 $40.00 $30.00 $20.00 $10.00 $7.06 $7.91 $12.00 $17.02 $25.00 $30.00 $30.00 $33.90 $42.60 $50.00 $56.50 $59.64 $3.33 $0.00 St. Catherines Niagara Falls Hamilton Kingston (proposed no driveway) Toronto First Permit Kingston (proposed driveway) Kingston (current) Burlington Ottawa Summer Permit Toronto Second Permit Oakville Vaughan Toronto Permit with driveway London

57 Municipality Kingston Burlington Hamilton London Niagara Falls Oakville Resident On-Street Parking Program On-street residential parking permit available in high demand residential areas Permit allows for parking up to 72 hours on-street except during winter overnight restriction Otherwise max time parking on streets without permit is 12 hours Residential on-street parking program for certain streets implemented in July 2016 Permit allows vehicles to park for up to 24 hours at a time with a maximum of 48 hours on the same street Max time on streets for any vehicle is 5 hours. On-Street parking permit for residential properties Permit only allows parking for up to 12 hours Front yard parking program in place and widely used. On-street residential parking available in three areas. No overnight parking is permitted. Otherwise max time on streets is 12 hours and no overnight parking is permitted On-street residential parking permit available Resident must demonstrate a need for the permit (no driveway or parking) Max time on street is 12 hours with no overnight parking (2am to 6am) Separate overnight parking permit available On-street residential parking permit available in new communities on selected streets Permit allows overnight on neighbourhood streets Max time on streets during all other times is 3 hours Oshawa Ottawa St. Catharines Toronto Vaughan On-street residential parking permit available on selected streets where parking is restricted Permit allows residents to park for up to 3 hours on the selected streets All other streets allow a maximum of 3 hour parking On-street parking permit for residential properties that allows parking for up to 48 hours Limited to those that do not have any off-street parking Max time on streets for any other vehicle is 3 hours On-street residential parking program available in areas of the City that have time restrictions Max time on streets for any vehicle is 12 hours On-street residential permit program available on designated streets Time restrictions (1, 2, and 3 hour) in place across Toronto on most residential streets for all other vehicles On-street residential parking program on four streets Max time on streets for all other vehicles is 3 hours from 6am to 6pm

58 64. Why do some municipalities not charge for on-street parking? Municipal parking pricing policies depend on many variables including available parking supply, parking demand, and broader transportation policies. It is a best practice in transportation policy and parking supply management to charge a fee for all parking, especially if there is a high demand for that parking. A summary of best practices in parking supply management can be found in the article Innovative Solutions to Parking Problems (Todd Litman, Victoria Transport Policy Institute) which can be accessed in the following report: Innovative Solutions to Parking Problems - T. Litman, VTPI 65. How much do commuters pay for monthly permits in other cities? Monthly parking permit fees for non-residents are very dependent on the market prices that exist in different municipalities. The City of Kingston recently completed a review of all parking fines and fees and has set the monthly permit fees according to this review. The report on the review of these parking fees and fines can be found at the following link: Parking Fee and Fine Review Report - September EITP. The on-street parking permit fees vary depending on the neighbourhood the permit is offered in, but the fees are always the same or higher than the fee required for a neighbouring off-street surface lot.

59 On-Street Parking Program Consultation Summary (Area F) This document contains a summary of the consultation process, feedback, and information provided to residents, stakeholders, and other interested parties pertaining to the implementation of an on-street parking program for a portion of the Williamsville neighbourhood. More information about the general on-street parking program along with supporting information for the Williamsville (Area F) neighbourhood can be found at the project website at the following link: On-Street Parking Program - City of Kingston Consultation Methods and Timeline: As part of the implementation process for the on-street parking program (OSPP) for the Williamsville North, the following consultation has occurred: Location/Method Date Program Overview Report EITP Committee June 14, 2016 Public Information Session Meeting open to public at June 15, 2016 Overview of Study Rideaucrest Manor Resident Questionnaire Online through City s August September 2016 Website Stakeholder Feedback (institutions, employers, schools, etc.) , phone, and inperson August 2016 February 2017 Public Information Session - Presentation of Findings Meeting open to public at Princess Street United Church January 12, 2017 Public Information Session / Resident Comments Received (June August 2016) Staff held an initial public information session on June 15, The presentation from this meeting can be found at the following link: Public Information Session Presentation - June 15, 2016 At this session the residents raised a number of concerns related to the requirement for and associated cost of the residential parking permit and observations about parkers from multi-unit residential buildings that were parking illegally. As a follow up to this initial public information session, the City: Created a website, located at the following link: On-Street Parking Program - City of Kingston, where ongoing information about the project is posted; Developed a mailing list of interested residents, organizations and other stakeholders to keep them informed of the project s progress; Used an online questionnaire geared to residents to gather more input;

60 Committed to a review of the residential parking permit fee in conjunction with the work planned for this neighbourhood; Committed to having a follow up information session once the mapping of the area was complete and to present recommendations. Resident Questionnaire Summary (August September 2016) To gather further input from the community an online questionnaire was conducted in August and September The questionnaire asked a number of questions about the way that residents are using on-street parking, concerns over the supply of on-street parking available on their street and surrounding blocks, and sought comment on the need/make-up of the potential OSPP for their neighbourhood. The questionnaire was completed by 41 residents where it was noted that: 84% had access to a parking space at their residence 16% identified on-street parking as their only option for their vehicle 58% noted that they have issue finding on-street parking when they need it When provided details of the potential OSPP for their neighbourhood: 56% supported the general concept of the program with many comments indicating that the monthly residential permit rate was too high or should be free 24% felt they might need to obtain an on-street residential permit General concerns raised in the questionnaire included: Varying comments in support and against alternate side parking Observations that parking not currently an issue and no changes needed Observations of commuter parking shifting into the neighbourhood Concern that parking restrictions will limit visitors, guests, meetings More accessible parking on-street for Community Centres and Places of Worship Stakeholder Feedback Summary (August 2016 March 2017) Staff consulted with stakeholders at the local schools, institutions, and businesses to determine how parking was being utilized on-street particularly for customers and clients that may require short term parking to access their facility. General comments included: Designing the time restrictions such that it does not interfere with the pick-up and drop-off times for the local schools, day-care, and places of worship; Requests for additional on-street accessible parking and passenger loading zones; Ensuring that exemptions for special events pertaining to school events could continue.

61 Public Information Session Comments Received (January March 2017) Staff held a second public information session on January 12, 2017 to present the findings of the residential permit fee review and outline the proposed details for implementing the on-street parking program for the Williamsville neighbourhood. The presentation from this session can be found at the following link: Public Information Session Presentation - January 12, 2017 At this session, the residents that attended provided comments around the following themes: the need for and goals of the program; a desire for an on-street parking option to be available, especially by residents who do not have a parking option or live on a street that currently has restrictions; the requirement for and associated cost of the residential parking permit; the requirement for uniform time restrictions rather than alternate side parking; the need for additional accessible parking spaces; the impact of time of day restrictions on daycare operations. The City received a number of questions at this session and from follow up correspondence with residents of the Williamsville neighbourhood. A summary of these questions and the answers provided is included below under the following categories: Needs/Goals of the Program; Implementation in the Williamsville Neighbourhood; Residential Permits and Permit Fees; Commuter Permits, Permit Fees, and On-Street Metered Parking; Parking Exemption Process and Eligibility; Program Costs and Revenue; Institution, Commercial, Schools and Daycare Parking Needs; Monitoring and Enforcement; Comparisons with Other Municipalities. This information has been provided to all parties on the project mailing list and has been posted to the project website (On-Street Parking Program - City of Kingston).

62 Need / Goals of the Program 1. Why is this City making changes to the on-street parking in my neighbourhood? On-street parking is dynamic. Demand for parking increases and decreases depending on the housing, commercial areas, and institutions that are in the neighbouring area. When parking in a neighbourhood is unregulated (first come, first served, free) then parkers from outside the neighbourhood may start to use these spaces if it is convenient to shopping, appointments, or their place of work. The City refers to this practice as spillover parking. A certain amount of spillover parking is generally manageable within a neighbourhood, especially if this parking is short term in nature. When longer term parkers, such as commuters, start to utilize too much of the on-street parking, then it begins to affect the ability of the residents, visitors, and short term parkers to access the convenient onstreet parking for their needs. This problem is particularly enhanced when some streets in the neighborhood have parking restrictions and other streets remain unregulated. Long term parkers will seek parking on the unregulated streets creating significant congestion and potential safety concerns on the unregulated blocks. Conversely residents who live on the streets that are regulated may not have access to on-street parking they need or desire. This mix of regulated and unregulated streets is somewhat prevalent in the Williamsville study area with approximately 30% of the on-street areas already subject to some form of parking restriction. Based on comments received from residents and monitoring of how the on-street supply is being used, the City implements uniform on-street parking regulations to ensure the correct balance of parkers is maintained. Coupled with the on-street regulations the City also provides a variety of permit and exemption options to help facilitate desired parking. 2. What are the goals of the changes that the City is proposing to make to onstreet parking regulations? When managing the on-street parking areas on residential streets, the City wants to ensure that spaces are available to residents, their visitors, and others that want to park for a short period of time. The City manages the use of on-street parking with regulations that may limit the time of day or length of time that a vehicle can be parked. These regulations apply to all vehicles including residents who live in the area. City streets are a public asset however the City recognizes that residents consider their street and the parking on it to be part of their neighbourhood. For this reason, the program gives priority to residents and their visitors. Based on the program guidelines, a minimum of 60% of the parking on any given street segment is

63 reserved for residents and visitors. The time of day restrictions are designed to minimize the impact on residents and a variety of exemptions and permit options are available to facilitate the parking that residents require or desire to have available. The remaining parking spaces allow the City to take into account existing long standing institutions and commercial areas that do not have adequate on-site parking available for their needs. To accommodate these needs the City may add pick-up and drop-off areas, loading zones, and provide for a limited number of commuter parking permits. These needs are accommodated within the spaces that are not already allocated for residents and short term parking. Once new parking regulations are in place the City monitors the occupancy on the street and issues warnings and fines to ensure parkers are abiding by the new regulations. This monitoring occurs regularly and adjustments to the parking regulations are made to address any issues that occur. 3. Is this program being considered primarily because commuters are taking up too much on-street parking from residents? Certain streets within the area are congested with commuter parkers and the program will address this concern. Other concerns that have been raised will be addressed with the proposed changes including: Overflow of parking by residents from multi-residential unit buildings seeking free parking; Confusion about some existing parking regulations that are currently in place; Illegal parking in No Parking areas that create safety concerns; A desire by some residents to be able to park on streets that currently have some form of time restriction. 4. What is the City doing to encourage commuters to use the transit system? Will there be a park and ride option? The City is making major investments in transit in the Williamsville neighbourhood. There are existing local routes that run along Princess, Division, and Concession Streets and express routes on Princess and Division Streets.

64 Need / Goals of the Program 5. Why is this City making changes to the on-street parking in my neighbourhood? On-street parking is dynamic. Demand for parking increases and decreases depending on the housing, commercial areas, and institutions that are in the neighbouring area. When parking in a neighbourhood is unregulated (first come, first served, free) then parkers from outside the neighbourhood may start to use these spaces if it is convenient to shopping, appointments, or their place of work. The City refers to this practice as spillover parking. A certain amount of spillover parking is generally manageable within a neighbourhood, especially if this parking is short term in nature. When longer term parkers, such as commuters, start to utilize too much of the on-street parking, then it begins to affect the ability of the residents, visitors, and short term parkers to access the convenient onstreet parking for their needs. This problem is particularly enhanced when some streets in the neighborhood have parking restrictions and other streets remain unregulated. Long term parkers will seek parking on the unregulated streets creating significant congestion and potential safety concerns on the unregulated blocks. Conversely residents who live on the streets that are regulated may not have access to on-street parking they need or desire. This mix of regulated and unregulated streets is somewhat prevalent in the Williamsville study area with approximately 30% of the on-street areas already subject to some form of parking restriction. Based on comments received from residents and monitoring of how the on-street supply is being used, the City implements uniform on-street parking regulations to ensure the correct balance of parkers is maintained. Coupled with the on-street regulations the City also provides a variety of permit and exemption options to help facilitate desired parking. 6. What are the goals of the changes that the City is proposing to make to onstreet parking regulations? When managing the on-street parking areas on residential streets, the City wants to ensure that spaces are available to residents, their visitors, and others that want to park for a short period of time. The City manages the use of on-street parking with regulations that may limit the time of day or length of time that a vehicle can be parked. These regulations apply to all vehicles including residents who live in the area. City streets are a public asset however the City recognizes that residents consider their street and the parking on it to be part of their neighbourhood. For this reason, the program gives priority to residents and their visitors. Based on the program guidelines, a minimum of 60% of the parking on any given street segment is

65 reserved for residents and visitors. The time of day restrictions are designed to minimize the impact on residents and a variety of exemptions and permit options are available to facilitate the parking that residents require or desire to have available. The remaining parking spaces allow the City to take into account existing long standing institutions and commercial areas that do not have adequate on-site parking available for their needs. To accommodate these needs the City may add pick-up and drop-off areas, loading zones, and provide for a limited number of commuter parking permits. These needs are accommodated within the spaces that are not already allocated for residents and short term parking. Once new parking regulations are in place the City monitors the occupancy on the street and issues warnings and fines to ensure parkers are abiding by the new regulations. This monitoring occurs regularly and adjustments to the parking regulations are made to address any issues that occur. 7. Is this program being considered primarily because commuters are taking up too much on-street parking from residents? Certain streets within the area are congested with commuter parkers and the program will address this concern. Other concerns that have been raised will be addressed with the proposed changes including: Overflow of parking by residents from multi-residential unit buildings seeking free parking; Confusion about some existing parking regulations that are currently in place; Illegal parking in No Parking areas that create safety concerns; A desire by some residents to be able to park on streets that currently have some form of time restriction. 8. What is the City doing to encourage commuters to use the transit system? Will there be a park and ride option? The City is making major investments in transit in the Williamsville neighbourhood. There are existing local routes that run along Princess, Division, and Concession Streets and express routes on Princess and Division Streets.

66 Implementation in the Williamsville Neighbourhood 9. What kind of restrictions will be put in place on my street? In residential parking areas, the City uses time of day restrictions that prohibits parking for one hour in the morning (usually 9am-10am or 10am-11am) and for one hour in the afternoon (usually 1pm-2pm or 2pm-3pm). These restrictions are designed to prohibit all day parkers. Generally once the parking regulations are put in place, the on-street parking areas on a typical street would have the following mix: resident vehicles that are parked short term or long term; other vehicles (such as visitors, home care workers, contractors, etc.) parked for a short term visit; a limited number of all-day parkers that have a parking permit; available parking spaces. 10. How will parking change on my street after implementation? It will depend on the street you live on and the current parking regulations that are in place, but generally: If you live in an area that is congested with all day parkers more parking spaces will be available for you and visitors to use during the weekday on the streets around your home; If you live in an area that does not have an issue with congestion you may notice some additional legal parking in your area but enough spaces will be protected that residents and short term parking will be available. A map has been provided showing the proposed on-street parking regulations which can be found at this link: Proposed On-Street Parking Regulations - Williamsville (Area F) 11. Why does the City use time of day restrictions (1 hour in the morning and 1 hour in the afternoon)? Why doesn t the City use a time limit instead (2 or 3 hour limit) or alternate side parking? A time of day restriction is generally more effective in achieving the goal of removing the all-day parkers from streets in residential areas, while maintaining the greatest amount of flexibility for residents and visitors. Time limits are also more difficult to enforce without the addition of a parking meter. 12. Will I still be able to park on my street when I need to? Yes and there should more parking available for you and your visitors on the streets in the area of your home during the congested weekday parking periods.

67 No new restrictions are being added to the evening, overnight, weekend, or holiday parking. Outside of the 1 hour morning and 1 hour afternoon weekday restrictions, residents can continue to park in legal parking spaces on their street. The time of day restrictions are not intended to restrict deliveries or loading/unloading of your vehicles. As an example, you can still stop in front of your house during the time restrictions to pick-up/drop-off people or to bring in groceries. If you need to regularly park your vehicle on the street during the time restricted periods, then you will need a residential on-street parking permit. 13. Will I still be able to have visitors/overnight guests/contractors at my house? Yes. Parking without a permit is still available during most times including on the weekend, holidays, overnight, evenings and in the early morning. If you have a visitor that needs to park during the weekday restricted times, the City provides exemptions for vehicles that do not require regular, on-going parking. This exemption can be requested for visitors or others that need access to parking on-street near your home by calling or ing the City. The City also has a variety of contractor permit options that can be made available to contractors completing work on your home. 14. How many on-street parking spaces will be available? Within the study area, there are estimated to be approximately 650 parking spaces available, excluding those spaces allocated for metered parking. The number of parking spaces available on your street will depend on the width of the street, the number of existing driveways, and other municipal uses such as bus stops and fire hydrants. As part of this study, City staff are reviewing the available parking on all of the streets and may be recommending some areas of your street be made No Parking to address safety or maintenance issues. Details of the proposed parking can be found here: Proposed On-Street Parking Regulations - Williamsville (Area F) 15. Why is the study area so large? I do not have problems with parking on my street right now. Is the proposal to put the restricted daytime parking hours throughout the entirety of the Williamsville study area or just the parts of the area that suffer from parking spillover? The study area is based on areas that are currently experiencing parking spillover and also on the adjacent areas that these parkers will likely move into if parking regulations are added onto the congested streets.

68 To ensure that adding regulations in one area does not shift the issue to the adjacent streets, the City looks at areas in a holistic fashion. Experience in previous areas of the City has shown that some parkers may walk upwards of 1.5km from a parking space to their destination if the parking is free. Creating a plan for the entire area allows the City to more quickly address any problematic parking that occurs in adjacent areas and is a best practice that has been developed from previous experience. That being said, the City is proposing to phase in the changes to the parking regulations, with the initial changes on the streets south of York Street and west of Nelson Street (shown in green on the map below). Adjacent streets in the north eastern section of Williamsville (shown in red on the map below) will be monitored and if concerns are raised, the regulations can be installed.

69 Residential Permits and Permit Fees 16. Why does the City have an on-street parking permit for residents? Why can t residents be exempt from these restrictions? The residential parking permit is a relatively new component of the way that the City manages the public parking supply on the street in residential neighbourhoods. Prior to the introduction of the residential permit if a street became congested with parkers restrictions were put in place that applied to all parkers, regardless of their need or considering why they may require or desire on-street parking. Residents Williamsville neighbourhood study area approximately 30% of the streets already have parking regulations in place that do not allow residents an unrestricted on-street parking option. The residential permit began as a pilot program in 2009 in the Sydenham neighbourhood at the request of residents who wanted a way to park in their area but still ensure controls for parking spillover. The permit allows the City to ensure that an area has a safe, manageable number of parkers on the street while also protecting sufficient on-street space for visitors. The permit also allows the City to more efficiently communicate with the parkers in any given area to ensure the ratio of parkers, maintenance, compliance, and safety issues can be addressed quickly. 17. How does the residential parking permit work? Who needs a residential parking permit? Most residents do not need a residential parking permit, as they have a driveway or only require parking in the evenings, overnight, holidays, and on the weekend. If you live in the area and would like to park on the street during the weekday time restrictions, then you will need a permit. 18. Why does the City need to charge for on-street residential parking permits? On-street parking is a limited resource and is primarily intended for short term parking. The City also recognizes that some residents, especially in older areas of the City, may require or desire to have longer term use of the street spaces. There is an insufficient supply of on-street parking spaces to provide a parking permit to every resident in the City. In areas where there is a high demand for on-street parking, a fee is charged to ensure that the public parking supply is used efficiently and available for those who require it. It is a transportation policy best practice to charge a fee to the user of the parking space, especially if that parking space is in an area where there is a high demand. For context, an on-street parking space in an urban area has been estimated to have a

70 value of $83 - $167 per month which translates to $ $2000 per year (Source ITE 2000). The current residential parking permit fee of $30/month is significantly less than this and staff is prepared to recommend a further reduction to this fee. This discount applied to the residential permit fee recognizes the hierarchy of desired parker type on the residential streets. The proposed commuter parking permit fee for this neighbourhood is set at approximately 100% of the lower end of the value range for an urban parking space. In accordance with City policy, commuter permit rates increase annually and are subject to change based on demand. The residential and commuter parking permit fees also support a portion of the increased enforcement and administration costs associated with providing on-street parking in high demand residential parking areas. 19. How many residential permits are sold in other areas where the on-street parking program is in place? Experience in other areas of the City suggests that the residential permit is used primarily by those who do not have off-street parking or those that are seeking the convenience of an additional parking space on their street during the weekday. In the Sydenham Ward neighbourhood (Area A) an average of 75 permits are sold per month out of approximately 400 available parking spaces. There are approximately 105 properties in this area that do not have a driveway. In the Queen s/kgh neighbourhood (Area B) an average of 25 permits are sold per month out of approximately 1050 available parking spaces. There are approximately 139 properties that do not have a driveway. These numbers indicate that each area is somewhat different and that the need for a permit appears to be based on the resident versus the presence of a parking space at their home. 20. How many residential permits are available in my neighbourhood? Approximately 264 residential permits would be available in the entire Williamsville study area when the program is fully implemented. This number is subject to change as the mapping and on-street regulations are finalized. This number may also change over time as the use of the public parking areas on the streets changes to accommodate other uses such as cycling lanes or pedestrian areas. 21. How many residential permits do you expect to sell? Assuming a similar percentage of residents require permits in this area as in other areas, the City expects that an average of 79 permits would be purchased each month.

71 This is based the utilization rate that has been observed in Area A and B, the proposed fee structure, and that approximately 42 properties in the Williamsville neighbourhood that do not have a driveway. 22. What is the commitment on permits? Can they be purchased month to month? Can the permits be purchased during the summer months only? Yes. Permits can be purchased on a month to month basis with no long term commitment. Permits can also be purchased for multiple months at a time. 23. Am I guaranteed a residential permit within my area? Yes, assuming demand is similar to other areas of the City. The initial supply of residential permits can also be increased if needed by using some of the spaces reserved for other types of parkers. 24. How many residential permits am I eligible for? Only one residential parking permit will be issued per residential unit, with a maximum of three per multi-residential property. 25. Can you use a residential permit in a metered space or parking lot? No. Residential parking permits are only valid for the assigned streets in your area. The City does allow residential parking permit holders to park overnight in surface parking lots, provided vehicles are moved before the posted times in the parking lots. 26. What is the current monthly permit fee? Can this fee be reduced? Would you consider a subsidized or free (exception) pass for residents without driveways? Yes. Staff will recommend to Council that the current monthly fee for a residential parking permit be reduced from $30 to $25. Staff will further recommend that a reduced residential parking permit fee of $12 per month be created for those residents that live at an address with no on-site parking or driveway. All values include the HST. Staff will not recommend that the residential permit be free based on the finite nature of the on-street parking supply and the need to ensure that this supply can be available to those that require it while also protecting the short term parking supply. 27. Can the program be subsidized for low income residents? Staff do not recommend that a subsidy be provided based on income. Low income residents without a driveway will be eligible for the reduced residential permit fee of $12. The City offers a variety of fee subsidies on public transit for low income riders.

72 28. Is fine revenue factored into the on-street residential program and could this reduce the monthly fee? The fine revenue generated from tickets issued to vehicles that park during restricted times covers a portion of the costs of the on-street program areas. When time of day restrictions have been instituted in other residential areas, it has been observed that there is an initial increase in tickets issued as parkers adjust to the new restrictions in place. Within a short period of time (several weeks to a few months), parking behaviour typically changes to comply with the time restrictions and the number of tickets is reduced. As parts of the Williamswille neighbourhood have some manner of parking restriction on their street already, it is expected that the increase in ticket revenue from this area over the long term will be minimal and may actually decline if a legal parking option is available to those that require it. The primary reason that the City issues tickets for parking is to ensure that the parking is utilized in the desired manner and to educate and achieve compliance from parkers that park illegally. Further, the monthly fee associated with the residential parking permit is intended to manage the supply and ensure sufficient parking remains for residents, visitors, and other short term parkers. Reduction of this fee below the reduced level that is being recommended would limit the City s ability to manage the supply. 29. Why do residents living in the downtown core have to pay for on-street parking outside their homes while those who live outside the core but commute into the core will be able to park free at their homes? The on-street parking supply on any street is by its nature limited. In areas where there is a high demand for on-street parking, the supply must be managed with fees to ensure that sufficient supply is available for short term parking and residents. In other areas of the City, the demand for on-street parking may be lower, especially if there are no institutions or businesses in the area and the residences and surrounding uses have adequate on-site parking. In these instances the streets may presently have sufficient supply to accommodate the short term parking required and regulations are not needed. These streets would be covered by the City wide by-law that prohibits parking of a vehicle on a street for more than 12 hours and prohibits overnight parking in the winter. This does not preclude parking regulations and fees from being introduced in these areas in the future as the parking utilization changes. Commuters that choose to park a vehicle in regulated areas are required to purchase a commuter parking permit (if available) for a significantly higher monthly cost. Within the Williamsville neighbourhood the recommended cost would be $83.25 per month.

73 Commuter Permits, Permit Fees, and On-Street Meters 30. What options will be available to the commuters who are currently parking in this area? A limited number of commuter permits will be available. Commuters are assigned to a parking zone by the City and will be distributed across the neighbourhood so that onstreet parking is more uniformly used. 31. Why does the City want to provide any parking for commuters in this area? There are a number of existing businesses along Princess Street, which have no or very limited on-site parking. Employees of these sites traditionally rely on on-street parking and this use is expected to continue. 32. How many commuter permits do you expect to sell? There are presently 2 individuals on a wait list for the Ordnance parking lot that would likely seek an on-street permit. The City expects that approximately permits may be required in the short term when free parking is removed on the neighbourhood streets. Some additional permits may also be required for group permits to support various schools and volunteer organizations in the community. These permits would come from the spaces allocated for commuter parking. 33. What is the cost for commuter permits? How was this fee determined? The recommended cost of a commuter permit in Area F will be $83.25 per month. This fee is based on the monthly fee that is charged in comparable lots and locations across the City. The City conducts regular reviews of its parking fees and recommends increases based on these reviews. For context an on-street parking space in an urban area has been estimated to have a value of $83 - $167 per month which translates to $ $2000 per year (Source ITE 2000). The proposed commuter parking permit fee for this neighbourhood is set at approximately 100% of the lower end of the value range for an urban parking space. In accordance with City policy, commuter permit rates increase annually and are subject to change based on demand.

74 34. Why does the commuter permit for the Williamsville area cost less than parking in the downtown core or in the Sydenham neighbourhood (Area A)? The commuter permit cost for Williamsville is based on the comparable parking fees charged in parking lots that border the neighbourhood, notably the Gorsline Lot. The Sydenham neighbourhood commuter permits are more expensive based on the demand and cost of the neighbouring parking supply in that area. 35. Are employers being made to create parking for their staff? The commuter parking permit is intended for those existing employers that do not have enough parking supply available to provide to their employees. As an example the commuter permit program around KGH/Queen s (Area B) does not currently provide permits to KGH and Queen s employees as there is still on-site parking available at these locations. The City s zoning by-law prescribes employee parking requirements for new developments. 36. What other efforts are being made to create commuter parking spaces other than creating a system whereby residents in Kingston are offsetting and paying for commuters? The City s parking system is not funded by the taxpayer but instead is supported by the parking fees and fines that are paid by the parkers, both on-street and off-street. The City regularly reviews the available parking supply both in on-street and off-street locations. Studies are currently underway on several sites within the City as to where parking may be created, however the public on-street parking supply remains an important component of the way the City will manage parking demand in the future. 37. Could commuter pass costs go up and residential passes go down or be eliminated? The commuter parking pass fee is linked to the market price of parking within the neighbourhood and the City. This fee will likely continue to rise in accordance with the City s regular reviews of parking fees and the level of demand required for these spaces. The fees gathered from the commuter permit program are utilized to maintain the City s public parking supply, both on-street and off-street. It is appropriate for a residential permit to have a fee so that demand for that type of parking can be managed; as such, staff will not recommend that the fee for a residential parking permit be eliminated. Staff will recommend a reduction of this fee based on the review of the program and current residential permit utilization.

75 38. If I have an existing parking permit in a lot, does this affect me? No. 39. Has anyone thought about creating an online program for commuters to use private parking in homes/businesses to stay off the street? The City manages the public on-street and off-street parking supply. The City does not sanction private parking arrangements but there are many websites and online advertising sites that facilitate this arrangement. 40. Why is there metered parking in my neighbourhood? Metered parking is used on-street where there is very high demand for parking created by short term users. Areas adjacent to Princess Street can have a high demand for onstreet parking that necessitates the use of meters to ensure more frequent turnover. 41. Are more on-street meters/zones being added? Not at this time. Several areas have previously been identified for metered parking in the future but the demand does not warrant installation at this time. 42. Are the rates for the on-street meters changing? No, this program will not result in fee changes for metered parking. 43. Are more spaces being added for those that have accessibility needs? Yes. An additional accessible parking space is being added in front of St. Luke s Church on Nelson Street and St-François d'assise on Frontenac Street.

76 Parking Exemption Process and Eligibility 44. How does the exemption system work? If you or a guest need to park in a time restricted area on a particular day, you can contact the City ( or contactus@cityofkingston.ca) with the request and it will be passed along to the by-law officer enforcing in that area. The by-law officer will not ticket the vehicle for being parked in an on-street parking space if it is exempted. 45. Is there an exemption for volunteers? No, however the City will work with organizations if they wish to enter into a group permit arrangement. This is the process that is currently used in other areas of the City including various departments at both hospitals. 46. The website says 24 hours notice is required to guarantee an exemption for a visitor. City staff has stated that there is flexibility with this window. Can this be clarified? The 24 hour notice ensures that the information is processed and provided to the by-law enforcement officers at the start of their shift. If same day exemptions are received by phone by the City s customer service department, this information can often be relayed to the officer but cannot be guaranteed. 47. Is an online exemption pass in the process of being created instead of residents phoning into the city for each exemption? The City s Parking Services department is currently updating the parking technology plan. On-line options for temporary passes and exemptions will be explored as part of that technology plan. 48. I regularly have home care people come to my home for 1/2 day visits that overlap with the times where parking is not permitted. Where will my home care provider park? Home care workers that need to visit your home can be granted an ongoing exemption. A process is currently in place with the various home care workers that would also apply to this area. Your home care worker, if not already aware of this program, can contact the City s Parking Services department for further information by calling or sending an to contactus@cityofkingston.ca.

77 Program Costs and Revenue 49. How much does it cost to implement the on-street parking program in a neighbourhood? What are the initial costs and what are the on-going costs? Costs for an on-street program can be broken down into implementation costs related to planning and signage and the on-going costs of administration and enforcement. Planning and sign installation are typically concentrated as a one-time cost. The implementation of Area B in 2015 cost approximately $60K. These costs are expected to be similar for the combined Inner Harbour neighbourhood (Area C) and Williamsville North neighbourhood (Area F) based on overall area size. On-going costs for the on-street programs are attributed to the increased enforcement resources and program administration. These costs were approximately $200K in What revenue is generated by the fees and fines associated within the existing on-street program areas? The revenue generated by the permit fees and fines in the existing on-street parking areas for 2015 and 2016 are summarized below: Year 2016 (Area A and B) 2015 (Area A, midyear startup of Area B) Residential Permit Commuter Permits $34K $99K $29K $110K Fine Revenue Remaining costs of program Remaining costs of program Parking enforcement is not geographically aligned to on-street program boundaries and the City s parking enforcement technology does not identify the type of motorist that receives a parking fine. Therefore it is not possible to identify exact fine revenues for each area. The remaining program costs are covered from a portion of the fine revenues generated from tickets issued to vehicles that park during restricted times.

78 51. How may passes, commuter and residential, are currently sold in the existing on-street program areas? The number of passes currently sold in the existing on-street parking areas for February 2017 is shown below: Residential Permit Commuter Permit Sydenham Neighbourhood (Area A) Queen s/kgh (Area B) 16 5 The commuter permit number remains relatively stable through the year, while the number of residential permit users tends to increase during the summer months. In 2016, an average of 75 residential permits were sold per month in Area A and an average of 25 permits were sold per month in Area B. 52. Why is the City putting the cost of this program onto the residents? Are there any other models? The City s parking system is funded by the parking fees and fines that are paid by the parkers, both on-street and off-street; it is not funded by the taxpayer. The City places the cost of parking on the users of that parking. It is the City s policy to ensure that the costs associated with providing and maintaining the public parking supply is covered by the users of that supply. User supported models of parking supply management are an industry best practice that is summarized in the article Innovative Solutions to Parking Problems (Todd Litman, Victoria Transport Policy Institute), which can be accessed in the following report: Innovative Solutions to Parking Problems - T. Litman, VTPI This model is consistent with the broader goals of the City s Transportation Master Plan. More information about this policy can be found in section of the Transportation Master Plan: Kingston Transportation Master Plan Pertaining to managing spillover parking in residential areas, Council has approved the policies outlining the methods that the City will use to address these concerns on public streets. Further details of this approach can be found in the following report from June 2016: On-Street Parking Program - EITP - June 2016 There are alternative models used in other municipalities where parking is funded completely by the tax base or hybrid versions where the tax base funds some types of parking and not others.

79 Institution, Commercial, Schools and Daycare Parking Needs 53. Are there any exemptions or special parking available for schools or daycares that require pick-up and drop-off during the restricted times? Yes. When implementing changes to parking regulations, the City consults with stakeholders including schools, daycares, and others to determine the way that they utilize the street for short term parkers and the times of day that this parking typically occurs. Where possible, the City adjusts the time restrictions to minimize the impact on these programs. When it is not possible to accommodate the needs of the school or daycare around the time restriction windows, the City can use time limits and group permits to facilitate this type of parking. Exemptions for special events that occur on an irregular basis are available by contacting the City. 54. How is parking provided for commercial businesses that may operate in areas of the neighbourhood that do not have metered parking? Are exemptions available? When implementing changes to parking regulations, the City consults with stakeholders including businesses to determine the way that they utilize the street for short term parking and the times of day that parking typically occurs. In most cases, a limited term area of parking can be provided to suit the commercial business need. This has been included for a number of businesses identified within the Williamsville area. Exemptions are typically only required for infrequent or special events. 55. Are parking permits available for volunteers? Is there a cost for these permits? The City does not provide free permits for volunteers. A review of municipalities across Ontario has not found any formal program where volunteers are granted free permits. At other locations where volunteers require parking, the City has worked with the site to provide group permits that the site/volunteer organization manages. Commuter parking permits would be available to the volunteers at the standard monthly cost if a group permit arrangement is not in place with their volunteer organization. 56. Can parking permits be shared amongst part time staff? No. Parking permits are assigned to a specific license plate.

80 Monitoring and Enforcement 57. Once the program is implemented, how will the parking be monitored? The area will be monitored by the City s Parking Enforcement officers. An officer will monitor for vehicles parked on the streets during the time restrictions, the display of valid permits, vehicles parked too close to an intersection or in No Parking areas, and the time limits at meters. 58. How are the parking regulations for the on-street parking program enforced? An officer issues a ticket for Park at restricted times. The fine is $25 with a reduced fee of $20 if the fine is paid within 7 days. 59. Are parking ticket fines going up? The parking fine for Park at restricted times is not being increased at this time. 60. Why is parking enforcement so vigilant in this area? Parking Enforcement monitors many neighbourhoods for illegal parking daily. Officers also respond to complaints received from residents. 61. What happens if I get a ticket by mistake? Is there any leniency? Yes. If you receive a ticket that you feel was a mistake, you can contact the City s customer service department to discuss it. This information is included on the back of the ticket and includes a variety of options.

81 Comparison with Other Municipalities 62. Do other cities provide on-street parking for residents? On-street parking policies differ a great deal across municipalities, depending on a number of factors including parking/supply demand, transportation policies, historic parking practices, and the type of development. As such, direct comparisons of onstreet parking policies can be difficult, as each municipality s on-street parking policies may be informed by zoning and development policies and practices that change the way that the on-street parking may be used. To illustrate the range of policies in place, a table that summarizes the residential onstreet parking policies and programs for a number of Ontario municipalities is provided below:

82 Municipality Resident On-Street Parking Policies Resident Parking Exemptions Parking Exemptions for Others Kingston On-street residential parking permit available in high demand residential areas Permit allows for parking up to 72 hours on-street except during winter overnight restriction Max time on streets for non-permit holders is 12 hours Exemptions provided on a case by case basis for short term requirements. Exemption for Home Healthcare Worker at no cost Exemptions provided on a case by case basis for funerals, wedding, school events, etc. Contractor exemption available for varying periods of time/fees Barrie No residential on-street permit program. Residents are provided complimentary passes to some of the City lots. Residents can request an on-street parking exemption 3 times per year Brampton No residential on-street parking program. Max time on streets for any vehicle is 3 hours. No overnight parking permitted Exemption for up to 14 days a year provided to each residence. Burlington Residential on-street parking program for certain streets implemented in July 2016 Permit allows vehicles to park for up to 24 hours at a time with a maximum of 48 hours on the same street Max time on streets for any other vehicle is 5 hours. Residents can request an on-street parking exemption 15 times per calendar year per license plate. Allows parking for more than five hours or overnight Guelph No residential parking program option. Residential parking lot option in some areas. Max stay on streets for any vehicle is 48 hours. Currently implementing a new parking master plan that will reintroduce paid parking on streets and permit parking in downtown neighbourhoods. Exemptions available for residents and overnight guests on a case by case basis Hamilton On-Street parking permit for residential properties Permit only allows parking for up to 12 hours Front yard parking program in place and widely used. Paid exemption available on a case by case basis through the Parking Office Exemption for Home Healthcare worker for a two hour period Kitchener No residential on-street parking program. Max time on streets for any vehicle is 3 hours during the daytime Overnight parking permitted (April to November) from 11pm to 6am London On-street residential parking available in three areas. No overnight parking is permitted. Otherwise max time on streets is 12 hours and no overnight parking is permitted Overnight parking pass available for 15 nights a year between Labour Day and Victoria Day Niagara Falls On-street residential parking permit available Resident must demonstrate a need for the permit (no driveway or parking) Max time on street is 12 hours with no overnight parking (2am to 6am) Separate overnight parking permit available Exemptions provided on a case by case basis for short term requirements.

83 Municipality Resident On-Street Parking Policies Resident Parking Exemptions Parking Exemptions for Others Oakville On-street residential parking permit available in new communities on selected streets Permit allows overnight on neighbourhood streets Max time on streets during all other times is 3 hours Temporary permit for residents if driveway under construction Exemption for up to 5 vehicles at a time on 15 days per year for overnight parking Exemption on a case by case basis for more than 5 vehicles at a time Oshawa On-street residential parking permit available on selected streets where parking is restricted Permit allows residents to park for up to 3 hours on the selected streets All other streets allow a maximum of 3 hour parking Parking in excess of the 3 hour maximum is allowed 10 times per year per license plate Exemption for Home Healthcare Worker at no cost Ottawa On-street parking permit for residential properties that allows parking for up to 48 hours Limited to those that do not have any off-street parking Max time on streets for any other vehicle is 3 hours Paid temporary monthly permits only resident option Paid visitor parking permits (two week max) Peterborough No residential on-street parking program. Max time on streets for any vehicle is 3 hours. St. Catharines On-street residential parking program available in areas of the City that have time restrictions Max time on streets for any vehicle is 12 hours Toronto Vaughan Waterloo On-street residential permit program available on designated streets Time restrictions (1, 2, and 3 hour) in place across Toronto on most residential streets for all other vehicles On-street residential parking program on four streets Max time on streets for all other vehicles is 3 hours from 6am to 6pm No residential on-street parking program. Max time on streets for any vehicle is 3 hours. Visitor permits available for purchase Resident can request to park on street to facilitate home construction for up to 9 days, once per year. Visitor passes granted 5 times per license plate per month Temporary on-street permits available to residents displaced by home construction Exemption for overnight parking available 15 times per year per license plate Whitby No residential on-street parking program. Max time on streets for any vehicle is 3 hours. On-street exemption for up to 12 times a year for up to 7 days at a time per residence.

84 63. How does the type of program that Kingston provides and the cost of its residential parking permit compare to other cities that allow long-term onstreet residential parking? Direct comparisons between programs can be difficult as each program can have different restrictions and eligibility criteria, and would be based on the parking supply/demand experienced by that municipality. That being said, below is a chart outlining the residential parking permit fee in Kingston (current and proposed) compared to other municipalities in Ontario that allow on-street parking, along with a table summarizing the characteristics of the programs and bylaws.

85 $70.00 Monthly Residential Parking Permit Fee by Ontario Municipality $67.80 Residential Permit Cost Per Month (HST Included) $60.00 $50.00 $40.00 $30.00 $20.00 $10.00 $7.06 $7.91 $12.00 $17.02 $25.00 $30.00 $30.00 $33.90 $42.60 $50.00 $56.50 $59.64 $3.33 $0.00 St. Catherines Niagara Falls Hamilton Kingston (proposed no driveway) Toronto First Permit Kingston (proposed driveway) Kingston (current) Burlington Ottawa Summer Permit Toronto Second Permit Oakville Vaughan Toronto Permit with driveway London

86 Municipality Kingston Burlington Hamilton London Niagara Falls Oakville Resident On-Street Parking Program On-street residential parking permit available in high demand residential areas Permit allows for parking up to 72 hours on-street except during winter overnight restriction Otherwise max time parking on streets without permit is 12 hours Residential on-street parking program for certain streets implemented in July 2016 Permit allows vehicles to park for up to 24 hours at a time with a maximum of 48 hours on the same street Max time on streets for any vehicle is 5 hours. On-Street parking permit for residential properties Permit only allows parking for up to 12 hours Front yard parking program in place and widely used. On-street residential parking available in three areas. No overnight parking is permitted. Otherwise max time on streets is 12 hours and no overnight parking is permitted On-street residential parking permit available Resident must demonstrate a need for the permit (no driveway or parking) Max time on street is 12 hours with no overnight parking (2am to 6am) Separate overnight parking permit available On-street residential parking permit available in new communities on selected streets Permit allows overnight on neighbourhood streets Max time on streets during all other times is 3 hours Oshawa Ottawa St. Catharines Toronto Vaughan On-street residential parking permit available on selected streets where parking is restricted Permit allows residents to park for up to 3 hours on the selected streets All other streets allow a maximum of 3 hour parking On-street parking permit for residential properties that allows parking for up to 48 hours Limited to those that do not have any off-street parking Max time on streets for any other vehicle is 3 hours On-street residential parking program available in areas of the City that have time restrictions Max time on streets for any vehicle is 12 hours On-street residential permit program available on designated streets Time restrictions (1, 2, and 3 hour) in place across Toronto on most residential streets for all other vehicles On-street residential parking program on four streets Max time on streets for all other vehicles is 3 hours from 6am to 6pm

87 64. Why do some municipalities not charge for on-street parking? Municipal parking pricing policies depend on many variables including available parking supply, parking demand, and broader transportation policies. It is a best practice in transportation policy and parking supply management to charge a fee for all parking, especially if there is a high demand for that parking. A summary of best practices in parking supply management can be found in the article Innovative Solutions to Parking Problems (Todd Litman, Victoria Transport Policy Institute) which can be accessed in the following report: Innovative Solutions to Parking Problems - T. Litman, VTPI 65. How much do commuters pay for monthly permits in other cities? Monthly parking permit fees for non-residents are very dependent on the market prices that exist in different municipalities. The City of Kingston recently completed a review of all parking fines and fees and has set the monthly permit fees according to this review. The report on the review of these parking fees and fines can be found at the following link: Parking Fee and Fine Review Report - September EITP. The on-street parking permit fees vary depending on the neighbourhood the permit is offered in, but the fees are always the same or higher than the fee required for a neighbouring off-street surface lot.

88 Exhibit E to Report EITP

89 Exhibit F to Report EITP