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REPORT
CLERK'S DEPARTMENT
Meeting: COUNCIL
Date: October 11, 2005
Report #: CLD-039-05
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Subject:
REVISIONS TO TAXI BY-LAW
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is respectfully recommended that:
1. THAT Report CLD-039-05 be received for information.
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Franklin Wu,
Chief Administrative Officer
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506
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REPORT NO.: CLD-039-05
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BACKGROUND AND COMMENT
At the meeting held on September 26th, 2005 Council heard a delegation from Joseph
Fernandez, owner of Bowmanville Taxi. Mr. Fernandez had requested that the current taxi fee
structure be reviewed in light of recent sharp increases in the price of fuel. Council directed
that staff meet with representatives of the taxi industry to discuss the issue and determine if
there was a need to make any adjustments.
On Friday September 30, 2005 staff met with the representatives of three of the five local taxi
companies, these being Blueline Taxi, Bowmanville Taxi and Deluxe Taxi. Representatives
from Clarington Cabs and Cadi Cabs were unable to attend, however the owner of Clarington
Cabs did contact staff to express his opposition to a mandatory increase.
At the meeting Mr. Fernandez expressed concern over the rising price of fuel and its effect on
the company and its drivers. He is therefore seeking an increase in the rate from $0.17 per
1/10 kilometre to $0.20 per 1/10 kilometre. Neither of the others were interested in raising their
rates, however they did not oppose an increase provided it was optional.
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The owners also expressed concern over two other issues in the by-law. They requested that
the expiry for the annual plates and licences be moved from December 31st to a firm and final
deadline of July 1 st. The companies are at their busiest in December and it is very difficult for
them to take their vehicles off the road in order to arrange all the inspections and service work
required to be submitted to renew their licences. The allowance for late submissions of licence
materials would be removed from the by-law. Any company which does not have its
completed application in to the Municipality by the end of June would lose its right to renew its
current plates and would be deemed to be operating without a licence.
The companies further requested that staff review the provisions regarding private agreements
for school transportation. Currently an outside company is also allowed to bid on the contract.
Staff will discuss this with the school boards before making a final decision on this section.
The Municipal Act requires that any changes to the by-law will require a public meeting. Staff
will be preparing the notices and proceeding in accordance with Municipal policy. This
meeting will be held at the Monday October 1 ih General Purpose and Administration
Committee meeting.
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CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON
40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L 1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 F 905-623-6506