Item - 2013.LS19.8

The Licensing and Standards Committee requested the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to report to a future Licensing and Standards Committee meeting on:

1.         the process, guidelines and criteria that staff use to report to the Toronto Licensing Tribunal and any changes that will improve consumer protection; the health, safety and well-being of passengers and the general public; and the economic, social and environmental well-being of the City.

2.         a review of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 545, Licensing, Appendix K, Business Licence Thresholds, and any changes that will improve consumer protection; the health, safety and well-being of passengers and the general public; and the economic, social and environmental well-being of the City.

3.         the screening requirements, protocols, or guidelines in place to ensure the health and safety of the riding public; include a review of the requirement for more frequent (such as 2 years) Police background checks when Taxi Cab Drivers renew their licence.

4.         the roles and responsibilities of City Council, The Licensing Tribunal and City Staff in reviewing applications for licences or licence holders where criminal convictions are involved