Item - 2017.EX21.16
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on January 31, 2017 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Executive Committee on January 19, 2017 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on January 31, 2017.
- See also By-law 233-2017
EX21.16 - Transit Fare Inspection and Enforcement Model Update - Toronto Transit Commission
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on January 31, 2017, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend Chapter 150, Article IV of the Toronto Municipal Code to allow members of the Toronto Transit Commission Transit Enforcement Unit to tag and tow vehicles that disrupt service.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-99747.pdf
(December 20, 2016) Report and Appendices A to C from the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission on Transit Fare Inspection and Enforcement Model Update
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-99748.pdf
EX21.16 - Transit Fare Inspection and Enforcement Model Update - Toronto Transit Commission
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council amend Chapter 150, Article IV of the Toronto Municipal Code to allow members of the Toronto Transit Commission Transit Enforcement Unit to tag and tow vehicles that disrupt service.
Origin
Summary
At its meeting on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 the Toronto Transit Commission Board considered the attached report entitled "Transit Fare Inspection and Enforcement Model Update".
The Board adopted the recommendations in the staff report, as follows:
"It is recommended that the Toronto Transit Commission Board:
1. Approve the modified customer friendly uniform without batons or handcuffs for Transit Fare Inspectors.
2. Direct staff to continue the search for third party oversight of Transit Enforcement Officers and Transit Fare Inspectors.
3. Direct staff to report back on efforts at recruitment outreach to attract a diverse Workforce.
4. Seek an amendment to Chapter 150, Article IV of the Toronto Municipal Code to allow members of the Toronto Transit Commission Transit Enforcement Unit to tag and tow vehicles that disrupt service.
5. Endorse enhanced authorities, as approved by the Toronto Police Service and the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, under the Highway Traffic Act to allow Transit Enforcement Unit Special Constables to direct traffic around planned and unplanned closures, and service disruptions.
6. Direct staff to report back to the Board when more meaningful data is available regarding Presto inspections.
The foregoing is submitted for your further handling.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-99747.pdf
(December 20, 2016) Report and Appendices A to C from the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission on Transit Fare Inspection and Enforcement Model Update
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-99748.pdf