Agenda
Licensing and Standards Committee
- Meeting No.:
- 10
- Contact:
- Kelly McCarthy, Committee Administrator
- Meeting Date:
- Monday, November 14, 2011
- Phone:
- 416-397-7796
- Start Time:
- 9:30 AM
- E-mail:
- lsc@toronto.ca
- Location:
- Committee Room 1, City Hall
- Chair:
- Councillor Cesar Palacio
Licensing and Standards Committee | ||
Councillor Cesar Palacio, Chair Councillor Chin Lee, Vice Chair | Councillor Glen De Baeremaeker Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby | Councillor Frances Nunziata Councillor Anthony Perruzza |
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Declarations of Interest under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act
Confirmation of Minutes: October 13, 2011
Speakers/Presentations: A complete list will be distributed at the meeting
Communications/Reports
LS10.1 - Clothing Drop Boxes
- Consideration Type:
- Information
- Wards:
- All
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to update the Licensing and Standards Committee on the effectiveness of existing by-laws governing the licensing and maintenance of clothing drop boxes as well as the effectiveness of the City's enforcement practices.
On January 1, 2007 the City of Toronto enacted by-laws regarding the licensing of clothing drop box operators (Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 545), and the standards to which these clothing drop boxes and the surrounding area are to be maintained (Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 629).
Municipal Licensing and Standards (MLS) enforces the regulations surrounding clothing drop boxes used by both for-profit and non-profit organizations for the purpose of collecting clothing donated by the public on an on-going basis.
It is the intention of the Division to consider changes to the Clothing Drop Box By-law within the parameters of reviewing the Licensing By-law in 2012.
Financial Impact
There are no financial impacts as a result of this report beyond what has already been approved in the current year’s budget. To date $21,709.88 of the 2011 Operating Budget for MLS has been dedicated towards the enforcement of clothing drop boxes.
The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-42118.pdf
LS10.2 - Review of Fees for Accident Tows and Tows from Private Property
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Wards:
- All
Public Notice Given
Origin
Recommendations
The Acting Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, recommends that City Council:
1. 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. 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. Increase private property tow rates be increased 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;
4. Adopt a maximum rate of $107.00 if winching is required to recover a vehicle at an accident scene; and
5. 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.
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.
Financial Impact
The additional revenue generated by the increase in the rates will be collected by tow truck operators and will go to cover their higher costs. As such, there is no financial impact to the City as a result of the recommendation in this report.
The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-42111.pdf
Communications
(November 14, 2011) E-mail from Carol Paar (LS.New.LS10.2.2)
LS10.3 - Distance Requirements Between Ice Cream Truck Vendors on City of Toronto Road Allowances
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Wards:
- All
Origin
Recommendations
1. That the Licensing and Standards Committee direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in conjunction with the General Manager of Transportation Services and other relevant City staff, to report back to committee on distance requirements (space allocations) between Ice Cream Truck vendors within the City of Toronto's road allowance.
2. That the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards report on regulations in other jurisdictions surrounding distance requirements (space allocations) for Ice Cream Vendors who operate on road allowances, including an analysis of New York City and the City of Montreal.
Summary
I had the opportunity to speak to many constituents over the course of the summer, some who are entrepreneurs, owning and operating ice cream trucks. One constant theme of our discussions led to why the City of Toronto does not have distance requirements in place for ice cream vendors to deter them from parking close to one another. This situation can set the stage for a static relationship between the two vendors breeding a negative environment.
The City of Toronto's Municipal Code Chapter 315 Street Vending, § 315-19 vending of ice cream products, has provisions for distance from school grounds, public parks, public docks, places of worship and existing designated areas for a food vending vehicle or a portable display unit. The by-law does not address the distance between two ice cream vendors as these trucks are not deemed designated food areas as they utilize the City Street to temporarily park and serve their customers.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-42110.pdf
LS10.4 - Towing of Unplated Vehicles Illegally Parked on City Streets
- Consideration Type:
- ACTION
- Wards:
- All
Origin
Recommendations
1. Request that the General Manager, Transportation Services consult with the Toronto Police Service, on the feasibility of enabling the Toronto Police Service Parking Enforcement to automatically tow unplated vehicles illegally parked/stored on City streets, including amendments to the appropriate bylaws.
Summary
Report request on the feasibility of enabling the Toronto Police Service Parking Enforcement to automatically tow unplated vehicles illegally parked/stored on City streets.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-42279.pdf
(June 6, 2011) E-mail from Councillor Cesar Palacio, Ward 17 Davenport on Unplated Vehicles