Item - 2010.HL30.2
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 8 and 9, 2010 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Board of Health on May 3, 2010 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010.
- See also By-law 775-2010
HL30.2 - Improving Toronto's Idling Control By-law: Update
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
City Council Decision
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2010, adopted the following:
1. City Council grant authority to submit any bills required to amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 517, Idling of Vehicles and Boats, generally in accordance with Attachment 1 to the report (April 22, 2010) from the Medical Officer of Health, and with the amending by-law in Attachment 1 amended by eliminating the exemption for transit vehicles while at a layover or stopover location, and subject to any necessary refinements as may be identified by the Medical Officer of Health, the General Manager of Transportation Services and the City Solicitor.
2. City Council request the Province of Ontario to amend either the Provincial Offences Act or the Highway Traffic Act to designate idling as a Part II Offence.
3. City Council request that the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Toronto Police Services Board, in addition to any enforcement blitzes they may presently conduct, also conduct enforcement blitzes on Smog Days.
4. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to enter into discussions with the Chief of Police to develop a plan that would see enforcement of this by-law by parking control officers, subject to a change in provincial regulations.
5. City Council request the City Manager’s Strategic Communications Office to work with Toronto Public Health and to report to the Board of Health on possible idling messages prior to roll out.
6. City Council request the City Manger, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health, to report annually to the Board of Health on the number of tickets for idling that are issued bi-annually by:
a. transportation officers; and
b. police officers.
7. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to review the Idling Control By-law in two-year's time.
8. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services to promote the benefit of an investment in the installation of auxiliary power sources, where technically feasible, among vehicle operators that require their vehicle engines to run as part of essential operational functions.
9. City Council forward this report to the Toronto Police Services Board, the Toronto Transit Commission, Toronto Hydro and other City agencies, boards and commissions for information.
Background Information (Board)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-29606.pdf
HL30.2 - Attachment 3 - Letter from Councillor Howard Moscoe
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-29607.pdf
HL30.2.2 - Submission from Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 30 - Toronto-Danforth (Photograph of Idling Sticker on a City of Victoria Truck)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-29800.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-30795.pdf
(June 7, 2010) supplementary report from the City Manager, on the feasibility of eliminating Idling Exemptions (HL30.2b)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-31312.pdf
Communications (Board)
(May 3, 2010) Submission from Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 30 - Toronto-Danforth (Photograph of Idling Sticker on a City of Victoria Truck) (HL.New.HL30.2.2)
Motions (City Council)
That:
1. City Council request the City Manger, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health, to report annually to the Board of Health on the number of tickets for idling that are issued bi-annually by:
a. transportation officers; and
b. police officers.
2. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to review the Idling Control By-law in two-year's time.
That Recommendation 1 of the Board of Health be amended by eliminating the exemption for transit vehicles while at a layover or stopover location from the amending by-law in Attachment 1.
Vote (Amend Item) Jun-09-2010 7:54 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - HL30.2 - Moscoe - Motion 1b |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 30 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Mike Feldman, Paula Fletcher, A.A. Heaps, Cliff Jenkins, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Pam McConnell, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Ron Moeser, Howard Moscoe, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Kyle Rae, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Michael Walker |
| Total members that voted No: 8 | Members that voted No are Brian Ashton, John Filion, Rob Ford, Suzan Hall, Doug Holyday, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Case Ootes, Bill Saundercook |
| Total members that were Absent: 7 | Members that were absent are Frank Di Giorgio, Adam Giambrone, Mark Grimes, Giorgio Mammoliti, David Miller, Joe Pantalone, David Shiner |
That the proposed new Idling Control By-law be amended by not deleting the following Section 13:
(13) Vehicles or boats when the ambient temperature inside a vehicle or boat is:
(a) More than 27 degrees Celsius; or
(b) Less than 5 degrees Celsius.
Vote (Amend Item) Jun-09-2010 7:55 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - HL30.2 - Del Grande - Motion 2 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 17 | Members that voted Yes are Brian Ashton, Mike Del Grande, Mike Feldman, Rob Ford, Doug Holyday, Cliff Jenkins, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata, Case Ootes, Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Anthony Perruzza, Bill Saundercook, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Michael Walker |
| Total members that voted No: 21 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Suzan Hall, A.A. Heaps, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Pam McConnell, Joe Mihevc, Ron Moeser, Howard Moscoe, Gord Perks, Kyle Rae, Adam Vaughan |
| Total members that were Absent: 7 | Members that were absent are Frank Di Giorgio, Adam Giambrone, Mark Grimes, Giorgio Mammoliti, David Miller, Joe Pantalone, David Shiner |
That City Council request the Medical Officer of Health, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services to promote the benefit of an investment in the installation of auxiliary power sources, where technically feasible, among vehicle operators that require their vehicle engines to run as part of essential operational functions.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jun-09-2010 7:56 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - HL30.2 - Moeser - Motion 3 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 26 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brian Ashton, Raymond Cho, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Mike Feldman, Paula Fletcher, Suzan Hall, A.A. Heaps, Doug Holyday, Cliff Jenkins, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Pam McConnell, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Howard Moscoe, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Kyle Rae, Bill Saundercook, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Michael Walker |
| Total members that voted No: 12 | Members that voted No are Maria Augimeri, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Shelley Carroll, John Filion, Rob Ford, Norman Kelly, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Case Ootes, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Adam Vaughan |
| Total members that were Absent: 7 | Members that were absent are Frank Di Giorgio, Adam Giambrone, Mark Grimes, Giorgio Mammoliti, David Miller, Joe Pantalone, David Shiner |
That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, Council end the debate on this Item and take the vote immediately. (This procedural motion requires a two-thirds vote to carry.)
Vote (End Debate) Jun-09-2010 7:52 PM
| Result: Carried | Two-Thirds Required - HL30.2 - Nunziata - End debate |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 26 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Janet Davis, Mike Del Grande, Mike Feldman, Suzan Hall, A.A. Heaps, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Pam McConnell, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Howard Moscoe, Frances Nunziata, Case Ootes, Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Kyle Rae, Bill Saundercook, Karen Stintz, Adam Vaughan, Michael Walker |
| Total members that voted No: 12 | Members that voted No are Brian Ashton, Glenn De Baeremaeker, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Doug Holyday, Cliff Jenkins, Norman Kelly, Ron Moeser, John Parker, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 7 | Members that were absent are Frank Di Giorgio, Adam Giambrone, Mark Grimes, Giorgio Mammoliti, David Miller, Joe Pantalone, David Shiner |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Jun-09-2010 7:57 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - HL30.2 - Adopt the Item, as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 24 | Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Mike Feldman, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, A.A. Heaps, Cliff Jenkins, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Pam McConnell, Joe Mihevc, Ron Moeser, Howard Moscoe, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Kyle Rae, Adam Vaughan |
| Total members that voted No: 13 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Brian Ashton, Rob Ford, Suzan Hall, Doug Holyday, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Case Ootes, John Parker, Bill Saundercook, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Michael Walker |
| Total members that were Absent: 8 | Members that were absent are Frank Di Giorgio, Adam Giambrone, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Giorgio Mammoliti, David Miller, Joe Pantalone, David Shiner |
HL30.2 - Improving Toronto's Idling Control By-law: Update
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
Board Recommendations
The Board of Health recommends that:
1. City Council grant authority to submit any bills required to amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 517, Idling of Vehicles and Boats, generally in accordance with Attachment 1 to the report (April 22, 2010) from the Medical Officer of Health, subject to any necessary refinements as may be identified by the Medical Officer of Health, the General Manager of Transportation Services and the City Solicitor.
2. City Council request the Province of Ontario to amend either the Provincial Offences Act or the Highway Traffic Act to designate idling as a Part II Offence.
3. City Council request that the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Toronto Police Services Board, in addition to any enforcement blitzes they may presently conduct, also conduct enforcement blitzes on Smog Days.
4. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to enter into discussions with the Chief of Police to develop a plan that would see enforcement of this by-law by parking control officers, subject to a change in provincial regulations.
5. City Council request the City Manager’s Strategic Communications Office to work with Toronto Public Health and to report to the Board of Health on possible idling messages prior to roll out.
6. City Council forward this report to the Toronto Police Services Board, the Toronto Transit Commission, Toronto Hydro and other City agencies, boards and commissions for information.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Board of Health:
1. forwarded its recommendations on this item to the June 8, 2010, meeting of City Council;
2. requested the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Fleet Services, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health, to determine the percentage of City of Toronto vehicles which are required to idle when performing their operations; and
3. requested the City Manager, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health, to report directly to City Council on June 8, 2010, on the feasibility of:
- eliminating all exemptions for the Toronto Transit Commission, Toronto Police Services and City of Toronto vehicles; and
- developing an enforcement protocol that is not part of the by-law that makes necessary allowances for special circumstances and that would ensure that the by-law and ticket cancellation policy is reviewed every three years.
Origin
Summary
Toronto Public Health led a review of Toronto’s idling control bylaw to determine how it could be improved. The review considered the benefits of reducing idling of vehicles, idling control bylaws in other jurisdictions, reasons why people idle, and information gathered during stakeholder consultations.
Consultation with stakeholders indicated that the bylaw could be more effective if it was easier to understand and easier for the City to enforce. Suggestions for improvement included decreasing the allowed idling time, clarifying the language in the bylaw, removing some of the exemptions, and strengthening enforcement.
Reducing permitted idling time from three minutes to one minute would reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants, and make the bylaw easier to enforce. A revised bylaw would also offer the opportunity to renew efforts to reduce idling in Toronto. Education and outreach could increase public knowledge about the impact of idling on greenhouse gas emissions and target specific areas or sectors which are a consistent source of complaints.
This report updates a report that was on the November 2009 Board of Health agenda by responding to the Board of Health’s request for additional information about enforcing the bylaw.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-29606.pdf
HL30.2 - Attachment 3 - Letter from Councillor Howard Moscoe
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-29607.pdf
HL30.2.2 - Submission from Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 30 - Toronto-Danforth (Photograph of Idling Sticker on a City of Victoria Truck)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/hl/bgrd/backgroundfile-29800.pdf
Communications
(May 3, 2010) Submission from Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 30 - Toronto-Danforth (Photograph of Idling Sticker on a City of Victoria Truck) (HL.New.HL30.2.2)
Speakers
Franz Hartmann, Executive Director, Toronto Environmental Alliance
Councillor Howard Moscoe, Ward 15 - Eglinton-Lawrence
Councillor Frances Nunziata, Ward 11 - York South-Weston
Motions
That the Board of Health recommend to City Council that:
1. the report (April 22, 2010) from the Medical Officer of Health be approved;
2. City Council request the Province of Ontario to amend either the Provincial Offences Act or the Highway Traffic Act to designate idling as a Part II Offence;
3. City Council request that the General Manager, Transportation Services, and the Toronto Police Services Board, in addition to any enforcement blitzes they may presently conduct, also conduct enforcement blitzes on Smog Days; and
4 City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to enter into discussions with the Chief of Police to develop a plan that would see enforcement of this by-law by parking control officers, subject to a change in provincial regulations.
That the Board of Health recommend to City Council that:
1. the report (April 22, 2010) from the Medical Officer of Health be approved with the following amendment to Attachment 1:
- eliminate all exemptions for TTC, police and City vehicles; and
2. the appropriate City staff develop a ticket cancellation policy that is not part of the by-law that makes necessary allowances for special circumstances and that they ensure that the by-law and ticket cancellation policy is reviewed every three years.
That the Board of Health request the City Manager, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health, to report directly to City Council on June 8, 2010, on the feasibility of:
- eliminating all exemptions for Toronto Transit Commission, Toronto Police Services and City of Toronto vehicles; and
- developing an enforcement protocol that is not part of the by-law that makes necessary allowances for special circumstances and that would ensure that the by-law and ticket cancellation policy is reviewed every three years.
That City Council request the City’s Strategic Communications department to work with Toronto Public Health and to report to the Board of Health on possible idling messages prior to roll out.
That the Board of Health request the Chief Corporate Officer and the Director of Fleet Services, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health, to determine the percentage of City of Toronto vehicles which are required to idle when performing their operations.
That Recommendation 2. in the staff report be amended to include “Toronto Hydro and other City agencies, boards and commissions.”
That the Board of Health forward its recommendations on this item to the June 8, 2010, meeting of City Council.