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Subject: Petition to Cancel External Parking Enforcement & amend article 3.5
Dear Board of Directors at BCECC 106,
We, the undersigned residents of 80 Willow street, express our concern and opposition to the proposal of hiring an outside agency for the enforcement of parking regulations in visitor parking spots. While we understand the importance of maintaining order and fairness in our community, we believe that relying on an external agency may not be the most effective or community-oriented solution. Additionally costing unnecessary funds to hire and maintain this enforcement.
As engaged members of this community, we request that the Condo Board reconsider this decision and explore alternative approaches that involve input from residents. We believe that a collaborative effort, perhaps through the establishment of increased communication channels, would better serve our collective interests.
Maintaining a sense of community is crucial, and we fear that outsourcing parking enforcement may result in a loss of the personal touch that our community has always valued. We propose an open dialogue to discuss viable alternatives that address the parking issues while keeping decision-making processes within the hands of the residents.
As many members have discussed privately there does not seem to be a collective need for enforcement of visitor spots. In addition to canceling planned enforcement a request for the removal of sections 3.5 (b) and (c) from the Condominium's parking regulations is warranted. Section 3.5 (b) prohibits owners of Dwellings from parking in designated visitor parking areas, while section 3.5 (c) outlines specific parking guidelines for visitors. The removal of these sections would provide greater flexibility for residents, allowing them to use visitor parking spaces responsibly when necessary. This adjustment aims to enhance the convenience and practicality of parking arrangements within the Condominium, while still maintaining a focus on considerate use of shared spaces.
We appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to working together to find a solution that benefits all members of our community.
Sincerely,
Member of 80 Willow community
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January 1, 2024
Reaching this level of agreement among our neighbors confirms that we all value our community culture over cold, automated enforcement. This momentum shows that the board needs to listen to our preference for collaborative solutions instead of outside oversight.
15 Comments
I’m always amazed how residents of 80 Willow Street are made aware of decisions made ‘after the fact’. I request that a meeting be arranged wherein residents have the opportunity to present their Condo concerns in a personal open form. I would also be very interested in knowing the percentage of residents who are actively and continuously complaining about the parking. Please withhold names I think percentage would suffice.I have lived here since the beginning and I have never; in nine years, had a problem with visitor parking.
Additionally, it is inequitable to expect those with single car garages and driveways to always be able to use their own spaces all the time, since they are very small and often don’t fit many regular sized vehicles. Plus there is an abundance of other options for visitors to park if all of our spaces are full, such as Willow Street itself, the small plaza parking lot at the corner or Willow and William, and the Syl Apps Community Center.
The fact that we would have to pay for parking enforcement is dumb
No need to spend that money.
There's never been a time a guest can't get a parking spot.
OG 2015
Unit 37
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
Subject: Petition to Cancel External Parking Enforcement & amend article 3.5
Dear Board of Directors at BCECC 106,
We, the undersigned residents of 80 Willow street, express our concern and opposition to the proposal of hiring an outside agency for the enforcement of parking regulations in visitor parking spots. While we understand the importance of maintaining order and fairness in our community, we believe that relying on an external agency may not be the most effective or community-oriented solution. Additionally costing unnecessary funds to hire and maintain this enforcement.
As engaged members of this community, we request that the Condo Board reconsider this decision and explore alternative approaches that involve input from residents. We believe that a collaborative effort, perhaps through the establishment of increased communication channels, would better serve our collective interests.
Maintaining a sense of community is crucial, and we fear that outsourcing parking enforcement may result in a loss of the personal touch that our community has always valued. We propose an open dialogue to discuss viable alternatives that address the parking issues while keeping decision-making processes within the hands of the residents.
As many members have discussed privately there does not seem to be a collective need for enforcement of visitor spots. In addition to canceling planned enforcement a request for the removal of sections 3.5 (b) and (c) from the Condominium's parking regulations is warranted. Section 3.5 (b) prohibits owners of Dwellings from parking in designated visitor parking areas, while section 3.5 (c) outlines specific parking guidelines for visitors. The removal of these sections would provide greater flexibility for residents, allowing them to use visitor parking spaces responsibly when necessary. This adjustment aims to enhance the convenience and practicality of parking arrangements within the Condominium, while still maintaining a focus on considerate use of shared spaces.
We appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to working together to find a solution that benefits all members of our community.
Sincerely,
Member of 80 Willow community
Updates
January 1, 2024
Reaching this level of agreement among our neighbors confirms that we all value our community culture over cold, automated enforcement. This momentum shows that the board needs to listen to our preference for collaborative solutions instead of outside oversight.
15 Comments
We had already decided last year that we don’t want to pay for parking enforcement. It is not equitable for those who couldn’t afford the larger units, since our driveways only fit one car, and the garages are too small for a sedan (aka Honda civic). So there is nowhere else to park. Plus guests can park on Willow street itself or at Syl Apps - there are plenty of options. Finally, our guests have never had an issue finding a visitor spot in our neighbourhood since we purchased and moved in Feb 2016.
I’m always amazed how residents of 80 Willow Street are made aware of decisions made ‘after the fact’. I request that a meeting be arranged wherein residents have the opportunity to present their Condo concerns in a personal open form. I would also be very interested in knowing the percentage of residents who are actively and continuously complaining about the parking. Please withhold names I think percentage would suffice.I have lived here since the beginning and I have never; in nine years, had a problem with visitor parking.
Additionally, it is inequitable to expect those with single car garages and driveways to always be able to use their own spaces all the time, since they are very small and often don’t fit many regular sized vehicles. Plus there is an abundance of other options for visitors to park if all of our spaces are full, such as Willow Street itself, the small plaza parking lot at the corner or Willow and William, and the Syl Apps Community Center.
The fact that we would have to pay for parking enforcement is dumb
No need to spend that money.
There's never been a time a guest can't get a parking spot.
OG 2015
Unit 37
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We had already decided last year that we don’t want to pay for parking enforcement. It is not equitable for those who couldn’t afford the larger units, since our driveways only fit one car, and the garages are too small for a sedan (aka Honda civic). So there is nowhere else to park. Plus guests can park on Willow street itself or at Syl Apps - there are plenty of options. Finally, our guests have never had an issue finding a visitor spot in our neighbourhood since we purchased and moved in Feb 2016.