Decisions
Licensing and Standards Committee
- Meeting No.:
- 21
- Contact:
- Candy Davidovits, Committee Administrator
- Meeting Date:
- Monday, May 27, 2013
- Phone:
- 416-392-8032
- Start Time:
- 9:30 AM
- E-mail:
- lsc@toronto.ca
- Location:
- Committee Room 1, City Hall
- Chair:
- Councillor Cesar Palacio
LS21.1 - Over Expenditure - Contract No. 47015041 - Removal and Disposal of Waste from Private and Public Properties
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Decision
The Licensing and Standards Committee received the item for information.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to advise on the over expenditures of Contract 47015041 awarded to Stan Johnson and Son Mtce. (the "Vendor") for the supply of skilled labour, tools and equipment, materials, supplies, insurance, transportation, fuel and any and all other incidentals necessary for the collection, removal and disposal of garbage, junk, litter and debris from various private and public properties as authorized by the Municipal Licensing and Standards Division.
The City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 71, Financial Control, Section 71-11.1 requires that if costs for a commitment exceed the original funding by more than $500,000.00 excluding all taxes, approval must be obtained from the appropriate Standing Committee. Overspending in the amount of $30,161.12 resulted in the commitment exceeding the $500,000.00 threshold. Contract 47015041, which expired at the end of 2011, has been reconciled to reflect the actual spending and the Vendor has been paid.
Expenditures for work completed under this contract were recovered by applying the costs to the applicable property tax roll as authorized in Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 548, Litter and Dumping of Refuse and in Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 629, Property Standards.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-58303.pdf
LS21.2 - Amendments to Municipal Code, Chapter 349, Animals
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Public Notice Given
Committee Recommendations
The Licensing and Standards Committee recommends that:
1. City Council amend Attachment 1 of the report (May 10, 2013) from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, by deleting Article 1X, Rabbits, which reads as follows:
“§349-25. Rabbits to be kept on owner’s property.
A. No person keeping rabbits shall permit the rabbits to be at large.”
2. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 349, Animals as described in Attachment 1 of the report (May 10, 2013) from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, as amended by Recommendation 1 above.
3. City Council amend Attachment 2 of the report (May 10, 2013) from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, so that:
a. the proposed fee charged when the pet owner surrenders the animal to Toronto Animal Services is reduced from $100.00 to $50.00 (Reference No. 101); and
b. the proposed fee charged to pick up and deliver an animal from a resident is reduced from $72.00 to $40.00 to encourage a proper transition of pets into the City's care (Reference No. 107).
4. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C - Schedule 12, Municipal Licensing and Standards, as described in Attachment 2 of the report (May 10, 2013) from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, as amended by Recommendation 3 above.
5. City Council amend Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 442, Fees and Charges, Administration of, to expand the delegated authority to the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to reduce or waive adoption fees, spay fees and neuter fees at any time during the year based on existing criteria.
6. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to develop and implement a no cost spay/neuter program funded by donations received by Toronto Animal Services.
7. City Council direct that the proposed changes come into force on August 1, 2013.
8. City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare the necessary bill(s) to make such by-law amendments as may be required to give effect to the recommendations in this report.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Licensing and Standards Committee referred the letter (May 27, 2013) from Councillor De Baeremaeker, and all other submissions filed at the meeting, to the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, for a report back to the September 19, 2013 Licensing and Standards Committee meeting on:
a. policies that could be codified and adopted immediately;
b. policies that require further research and consultation; and
c. adding flamingos to Schedule A of Chapter 349, Prohibited Animals.
Origin
Summary
This report recommends amendments to Municipal Code, Chapter 349, Animals to strengthen the provisions for the care and well-being of animals and identify opportunities for service efficiencies.
The changes to the by-law include: introducing new definitions, amending current definitions, amending limits to the permitted number of animals per household, expanding responsibilities for the care and well-being of animals, amending fees and expanding the authority of the Executive Director to reduce or waive fees.
The amendments and efficiencies will improve the care and well-being of animals in the City of Toronto and are based on the findings of the Core Service Review, Auditor General's review and public consultations.
Animal Alliance of Canada, Animal Justice Canada, No Kill Advocacy Centre, Organization for the Rescue of Animals, South Stanley Dog Owners Group, the Toronto Association of Business Improvement Areas, the Toronto Feral Cat Coalition and their membership, the Toronto Humane Society and the public were consulted on the proposed changes to the by-law through public consultation sessions, surveys and written submissions.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-58309.pdf
(May 10, 2013) Attachment 1 - Amendments to Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 349, Animals
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-58310.pdf
(May 10, 2013) Attachment 2 - Amendments to Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, Appendix C - Schedule 12, Municipal Licensing and Standards
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-58311.pdf
(May 10, 2013) Attachment 3 - Public Consultation
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-58312.pdf
(May 27, 2013) Presentation from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, on Amendments to Municipal Code, Chapter 349, Animals
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-58600.pdf
Communications
(May 26, 2013) Letter from Claudia Vecchio, Chair of ORA-Organization for the Rescue of Animals (LS.New.LS21.2.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ls/comm/communicationfile-37640.pdf
(May 27, 2013) E-mail from Doug Dixon (LS.New.LS21.2.3)
(May 27, 2013) Letter from Barry MacKay and Liz White, Animal Alliance of Canada (LS.New.LS21.2.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ls/comm/communicationfile-37664.pdf
(May 27, 2013) Letter from Councillor Glenn De Baeremaeker, Ward 38 - Scarborough Centre (LS.New.LS21.2.5)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ls/comm/communicationfile-37665.pdf
Speakers
Nicholas dePencier Wright
Ashley Hamp-Gonsalves
Penny Cookson, Toronto Feral Cat Project
Roxanne St. Germain, Director, Toronto Feral Cat Project
Liz White, Director, Animal Alliance of Canada (Submission Filed)
Rob Laidlaw, Zoocheck
Suzana Gartner, Feral Cat Coalition
LS21.3 - Graffiti Management Plan - StreetARToronto (StART) Partnership Programs 2013 Grant Allocation Recommendations
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Licensing and Standards Committee recommends that:
1. City Council approve the list of grant applications for the StART Partnership Program and StART Diversion and Education program, as outlined in Appendix A of the report (May 9, 2013) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to allocate StART funding in 2014 equitably by district as reasonably as possible.
Origin
Summary
StreetARToronto (StART) was launched in 2012 as a public/private partnership program and a central feature of Council's new Graffiti Management Plan, a proactive approach to eliminating graffiti vandalism while supporting street art that adds character and visual interest to city streets. StART is funded as a Community Partnership and Investment Program (CPIP) grant of $375,890.00 from the former Graffiti Transformation Program and is administered by the Public Realm Section in Transportation Services, which also has carriage of coordination and implementation of many parts of the Graffiti Management Plan. StART is part of the City's Clean Toronto Together Campaign, which links citizens with city government to keep Toronto streets clean and free of posters and graffiti vandalism. In 2012, StART provided funding to 20 organizations resulting in the installation of 48 pieces of mural art.
Two programs have been developed under the StART umbrella. The StART Partnership program provides up to $30,000.00 per application for non-profit arts organizations to create street art. The StART Diversion and Education program provides up to $20,000.00 per application for programs that engage at-risk youth who have been arrested for graffiti vandalism and diverted through the court system. The parameters for these programs were established by Council in the Graffiti Management Plan.
This report recommends funding for 26 community-based groups in the above-noted categories.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-58318.pdf
(May 27, 2013) Presentation from the Director, Public Realm Section, on Graffiti Management Plan - StreetARToronto (StART) Partnership Programs 2013 Grant Allocation Recommendations
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-58599.pdf
Speakers
Meeting Sessions
| Session Date | Session Type | Start Time | End Time | Public or Closed Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-27 | Morning | 9:45 AM | 12:15 PM | Public |
Attendance
| Date and Time | Quorum | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2013-05-27 9:45 AM - 12:15 PM (Public Session) |
Present |
Present: Glenn De Baeremaeker, Paula Fletcher, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio (Chair), Anthony Perruzza Not Present: Gloria Lindsay Luby |