Item - 2012.LS12.2
Tracking Status
- City Council considered this item on April 10, 2012 and referred this item to an official or another committee or body. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the referral.
- This item was considered by Licensing and Standards Committee on March 29, 2012 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on April 10, 2012.
LS12.2 - Review of Fees for Accident Tows and Tows from Private Property
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Referred
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on April 10 and 11, 2012, referred Item LS12.2 to the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards for review and consultation with the tow truck industry, insurance companies and brokers, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) and other interested stakeholders; and directed the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report to the Licensing and Standards Committee meeting on May 25, 2012, such report to include the review criteria for assessing and/or recommending any fee changes.
Public Notice Given
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-45994.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(November 14, 2011) E-mail from Carol Paar (LS.Main.LS12.2.2)
(March 29, 2012) Submission from Chris Korwin-Kuczynski (LS.New.LS12.2.3)
Motions (City Council)
That City Council refer the Item to the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards for review and consultation with the tow truck industry, insurance companies and brokers, the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) and other interested stakeholders; and direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report to the Licensing and Standards Committee meeting on May 25, 2012 such report to include the review criteria for assessing and/or recommending any fee changes.
Vote (Refer Item) Apr-10-2012 5:55 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - LS12.2 - Palacio - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 30 | Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Janet Davis, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Doug Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 15 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Michelle Berardinetti, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Ron Moeser, John Parker, James Pasternak, David Shiner |
2a - Tow Truck Industry Review
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-46002.pdf
LS12.2 - Review of Fees for Accident Tows and Tows from Private Property
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Public Notice Given
Committee Recommendations
The Licensing and Standards Committee recommends that:
1. City Council increase accident scene tow rates on major highways from $188.00 to $229.00, to cover the cost of operating a tow truck in Toronto, as reflected by the increase in the index.
2. City Council increase accident scene tow rates on city streets from $166.00 to $229.00 to match the fee for accident tows on major highways, thereby eliminating the distinction between highway and non-highway accident rates.
3. City Council increase private property tow rates from $88.00 to $107.00 to cover the cost of operating a tow truck in Toronto, as reflected by the increase in the index.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Licensing and Standards Committee referred the following recommendations to the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report back as part of the industry review:
1. Adopt a maximum rate of $107.00 if winching is required to recover a vehicle at an accident scene.
2. Repeal the provision in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545 that prohibits tow truck owners or drivers from charging for the removal or conveyance of a vehicle from a Collision Reporting Centre.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this staff-initiated report is to review the fees charged for accident tows and tows from private property, and to provide recommendations. Other types of tow rates are not covered by the amendments. The last review of fees was conducted in 2006.
Municipal Licensing and Standards (MLS) is recommending an increase of fees for accident tows and tows from private property. Stakeholder meetings were held with the industry, insurance, and Toronto Police representatives, to discuss issues affecting the tow truck industry.
This report was prepared in consultation with Corporate Finance.
Public notice was given on the City's web site no fewer than five business days prior to the Committee meeting, and in a manner otherwise prescribed in Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 162, Notice, Public.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-45994.pdf
Communications
(November 14, 2011) E-mail from Carol Paar (LS.Main.LS12.2.2)
(March 29, 2012) Submission from Chris Korwin-Kuczynski (LS.New.LS12.2.3)
Motions
That the Licensing and Standards Committee:
1. Adopt recommendations 1-3.
2. Refer recommendations 4-5 to the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to report back as part of the industry review.
2a - Tow Truck Industry Review
Origin
Summary
Municipal Licensing and Standards will complete a comprehensive review of the tow truck industry, as well as review the tow truck provisions of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545, to address industry issues and strengthen consumer protection provisions. In the fourth quarter of 2012, the industry review work plan will be presented to the Licensing and Standards Committee, with the review to take place in 2013.
A thorough industry review, which ensures all stakeholders issues are addressed is what has been identified as necessary. To conduct this type of review, detailed planning and dedicated resources will be necessary. Due to the current volume of work related to other significant matters and the challenge of resources available to carry out the work, this report is putting forward the timelines needed to conduct this review of the industry comprehensively.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-46002.pdf