Item - 2019.GL6.25
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019 without amendments.
- This item was considered by General Government and Licensing Committee on June 24, 2019 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019.
- See also By-law 1161-2019
GL6.25 - Increase in Penalty Amounts for Stopping and Parking Violations
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council increase the penalty amount from $60 to $100 for the "Stop - Non-School Bus in School Bus Loading Zone" offence in Section 950-400B(10) of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950 (Traffic and Parking), with an implementation date of September 3, 2019.
2. City Council increase the penalty amount from $60 to $100 for the "Stop - Within 9 Metres of School Crossing" offence in Section 950-400B(11) of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950 (Traffic and Parking), with an implementation date of September 3, 2019.
3. City Council increase the penalty amount from $60 to $100 for the "Stop - Signed Highway - During Prohibited (Times/Days)" offence in Section 950-405D of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950 (Traffic and Parking), with an implementation date of September 3, 2019.
4. City Council increase the penalty amount from $60 to $100 for the "Stand Vehicle - Signed Highway During Prohibited (Times/Days)" offence in Section 950-405G of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950 (Traffic and Parking), with an implementation date of September 3, 2019.
5. City Council amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950 (Traffic and Parking) to establish a new offence in Section 950-400B(1.1) for stopping any vehicle on or over a boulevard unless stopping is authorized under any other City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter or By-law and establish an associated penalty amount of $150, with an implementation date of September 3, 2019.
6. City Council amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 610 (Penalties, Administration of) and the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950 (Traffic and Parking), generally as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.
7. City Council increase the penalty amount from $60 to $100 for the "Stand Vehicle - Passenger Loading Zone - Contrary to Permitted (Times/Days)" offence in Section 950-402A(3) of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950 (Traffic and Parking), with an implementation date of September 3, 2019, and amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 610 (Penalties, Administration of) accordingly.
8. City Council increase the penalty amount from $60 to $100 for the "Stand Vehicle - Passenger Loading Zone - Not Actively Engaged in Loading/Unloading Passengers" offence in Section 950-402A(3) of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950 (Traffic and Parking), with an implementation date of September 3, 2019, and amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 610 (Penalties, Administration of) accordingly.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/gl/bgrd/backgroundfile-134329.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Jul-17-2019 10:10 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - GL6.25 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 22 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are John Filion, Jennifer McKelvie, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson |
GL6.25 - Increase in Penalty Amounts for Stopping and Parking Violations
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that:
1. City Council increase the penalty amount from $60 to $100 for the "Stop - Non-School Bus in School Bus Loading Zone" offence in Section 950-400B(10) of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950 (Traffic and Parking), with an implementation date of September 3, 2019.
2. City Council increase the penalty amount from $60 to $100 for the "Stop - Within 9 Metres of School Crossing" offence in Section 950-400B(11) of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950 (Traffic and Parking), with an implementation date of September 3, 2019.
3. City Council increase the penalty amount from $60 to $100 for the "Stop - Signed Highway - During Prohibited (Times/Days)" offence in Section 950-405D of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950 (Traffic and Parking), with an implementation date of September 3, 2019.
4. City Council increase the penalty amount from $60 to $100 for the "Stand Vehicle - Signed Highway During Prohibited (Times/Days)" offence in Section 950-405G of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950 (Traffic and Parking), with an implementation date of September 3, 2019.
5. City Council amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950 (Traffic and Parking) to establish a new offence in Section 950-400B(1.1) for stopping any vehicle on or over a boulevard unless stopping is authorized under any other City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter or By-law and establish an associated penalty amount of $150, with an implementation date of September 3, 2019.
6. City Council amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 610 (Penalties, Administration of) and the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950 (Traffic and Parking), generally as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (June 10, 2019) from the General Manager, Transportation Services.
7. City Council increase the penalty amount from $60 to $100 for the "Stand Vehicle - Passenger Loading Zone - Contrary to Permitted (Times/Days)" offence in Section 950-402A(3) of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950 (Traffic and Parking), with an implementation date of September 3, 2019, and amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 610 (Penalties, Administration of) accordingly.
8. City Council increase the penalty amount from $60 to $100 for the "Stand Vehicle - Passenger Loading Zone - Not Actively Engaged in Loading/Unloading Passengers" offence in Section 950-402A(3) of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950 (Traffic and Parking), with an implementation date of September 3, 2019, and amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 610 (Penalties, Administration of) accordingly.
Origin
Summary
This report responds to a request from the General Government and Licensing Committee to review the administrative penalty amounts (penalty amounts) for stopping and parking violations that typically occur near schools, creating localized traffic congestion and safety concerns for parents and students. Parking violation notices issued through the City of Toronto's Administrative Penalty System are meant to promote greater compliance with the City's Parking By-laws.
A number of factors may be considered when reviewing penalty amounts for stopping and parking violations. These include comparable violations, the impact of non-compliance, and penalty amounts in other jurisdictions. The penalty amounts discussed in this report are related to the most common stopping and parking violations that take place near schools. The proposed changes are based on existing penalty amounts for comparable violations that similarly address traffic congestion and road safety concerns, particularly for vulnerable road users. All penalty increases are proposed to come into effect at the beginning of the 2019-2020 school year on September 3, 2019.
The proposed changes are as follows:
- Increase the penalties from $60 to $100 for violations taking place at any prohibited time of day for the following offences:
- stopping a motor vehicle in a school bus loading zone; and
- stopping a motor vehicle within nine metres of a school crossing.
- Increase the penalties from $60 to $100 for violations taking place outside of rush hour periods for the following offences:
- stopping a motor vehicle during a prohibited time; and
- standing a motor vehicle during a prohibited time.
- Introduce a new offence for stopping a motor vehicle on the boulevard and an associated penalty of $150.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/gl/bgrd/backgroundfile-134329.pdf
Speakers
Motions
That:
1. City Council request the Toronto Police Services Board to work with school administrators and parent councils on strategies to ensure that parents have access to, or are aware of, nearby legal parking and stopping opportunities when dropping off or picking up their children from school.
That:
1. City Council increase the penalty amount from $60 to $100 for the "Stand Vehicle - Passenger Loading Zone - Contrary to Permitted (Times/Days)" offence in Section 950-402A(3) of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950 (Traffic and Parking), with an implementation date of September 3, 2019, and amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 610 (Penalties, Administration of) accordingly.
2. City Council increase the penalty amount from $60 to $100 for the "Stand Vehicle - Passenger Loading Zone - Not Actively Engaged in Loading/Unloading Passengers" offence in Section 950-402A(3) of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 950 (Traffic and Parking), with an implementation date of September 3, 2019, and amend the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 610 (Penalties, Administration of) accordingly.