AGENDA REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
February 10, 2020 at 6:00 pm
PRESENTATIONS
Kin Club Proclamation – Kin Canada Week
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1. MINUTES
a) Minutes of Council Meeting held on January 13, 2020
2. ORIGINAL COMMUNICATIONS, DELEGATIONS AND PETITIONS
a) Southeast Transportation Planning Committee Minutes of January 28, 2020
3. WRITTEN REPORTS OF COMMITTEES
4. EXECUTIVE REPORTS
a) City Manager – Budget for 2020 Approval
b) City Treasurer – Additional Limit on City Credit Cards
c) Tax Assessor – Permission to Proceed to Title
d) Land Development – Trimount Phase IV Agreement
e) Park Manager – Flower Tender for 2020
f) City Manager – Household Hazardous Waste Program
g) WTP Manager – Water Quality Report of January 2020
h) Building Official – Building Permit Report for January 2020
5. INTRODUCTION OF BYLAWS
a) Bylaw 2019 –2020 to Regulate Taxi Cabs in City of Estevan 1st Reading
b) Bylaw 2020-2021to Establish Fees for Service for 20201st Reading
6. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND REPORTS
7. GIVING NOTICE
8. MOTIONS FROM COMMITTEE
9. CONSIDERATION OF BYLAWS
10. INQUIRIES
ADJOURNMENT
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Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of the City of Estevan held in the Council Chambers on Monday January 13, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Present were: Mayor Roy Ludwig, Councillors D. Moore, G. Hoffort, T. Knibbs by phone, S. Veroba, L.Yanish T. Frank, City Manager Jeff Ward City Clerk Judy Pilloud, Treasurer Trudy Firth, WTP Manager Shane Bucsis, Land Development Richard Neufeld, representatives of the media (D. Willberg, D.Brolund, Access Communications (R. DeRosier),
Presentations. Mayor Ludwig Address
As we move into the New Year, I would like to give an overview of 2020 and mention some of the things we have planned for 2020. 2020 was a fairly busy year, we celebrated a few milestones with Souris Valley Theatre celebrating 30 years, Estevan Humane Society 25 years along with Envisions Counselling and Support Centre 25 years where Theron Fleury gave a great speech of forgiveness this past year, along with Estevan Motor Speedway 20 years. We had many successful events with the largest being in the spring George Canyon, Doc Walker and Charlie Major concert at Affinity. Michelle Wright was also well attended at the Orpheum Theatre. Rafferty Rumble came back this summer and was a huge success, Thank you to Josh Leblanc along with all the volunteers. Proceeds went to Estevan Art Gallery and Museum. As well this past fall Affinity showcased Offspring and Sum 41 which was well received, thank again to our staff and volunteers. Festival of Trees had another Great weekend,. Thanks to Breanne and Lori and all the volunteers, participants and donors. We also had another successful telethon – thank you to the United Way board of directors, volunteers and of course our community for their generosity. The Forever in the Clouds Monument finally found a home at the Estevan Airport, thanks to Lester Hienzman for commissioning this project, and Darren Jones for sculpting it. We salute Peggy Rohatyn and Debbie Knight along with their sponsors as Fresh Air Fitness was name one of the best free outdoor activities in the province. We also hosted the Mayors Conference in Estevan last year, which was attended from around the province. The main topic of discussion were Gangs, Drugs, the Cities Act and SUMA. Deep Earth received 25 Million from the federal government for the second phase of their Geothermal project. We wish them continued success. Meetings and discussion have started between the school division and our community on potential changes with ECS and will continue this year. We partnered with Saturn and Ocean Man on a proposed 10 megawatt solar farm, still no word back from Saskpower. Richard Neufeld our Land Development Officer head open House meetings and conducted surveys on possible changes of city lands. We will be passing bylaw changes soon along with an updated Official Community Plan. Our new raw water pipeline is nearing completion, hopefully by fall it will be operational, thanks to our Water Manager Shane Bucsis, and City Manager and staff or all of their efforts.
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The honor wall was completed and dedicated at Royal Height Veterans park. This commemorates the veterans from the I and II World Wars, along with the Korean war. Thank you to the legion, Lyle Dukart and everyone involved. Centennial park has had a revamp with a splash park installed in 2020. This will be a great addition to that part of the city. Thanks to Tim Hortons for their support. We also competed the sidewalk and lights on Souris Avenue North. Estevan become the first Municipal Police force in the province to join The Sask Crime Watch network. This give us an idea of what is happening around the province and the opportunity to help on ongoing issues. Habitat for Humanity built another house last year. A big thank you to Doug Barnstable and all the volunteers. Grant Fagerheim of Whitecap Resources requested more co2 from Boundary Dam to the provincial government. This 2 billion dollar proposal would fit in with the expansion of Clean Coal at Boundary Dam unit 6 and Shand. This would be a minimum of 15 years of co2 on top of the existing commitments. We will be looking at further discussion on this issue. Last year as well we welcomed Craig Johnston to our Economic Development team with funding provided by the Coal Transition Initiative. Craig has been working hard gathering info throughout our community and working on initiatives. This year we are looking at partnering with the Ministry of Highways who will be doing work on Hwy 47 south, we will be looking at paving up to 4th Street, also this year we will be looking at continuing infrastructure improvements and beautification. This year as well we are looking at continuing work on the addition to the Police Station. As we turn the page to a New Year and New Decade lets look forward with optimism and confidence knowing we have the resiliency and courage in our community to deal with the challenges that lie before us. I would like to take this opportunity to thank Council for their support and guidance and City Manager, Management team and staff for another stellar year and look forward to 2020.
MLA Lori Carr Minister of Government Relations– presentation
Agenda.
2020-001 Motion moved by Councillor Veroba, seconded by Councillor Hoffort, to accept the Agenda as presented.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Errors and Omissions
Minutes. 2020-002 Motion moved by Councillor Moore, seconded by Councillor Knibbs, that the Minutes of the Regular Council Meeting held on December 16, 2019 be adopted as presented.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
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Original Communications, Delegations and Petitions.
SUMA Membership Invoice 2020-003 Motion moved by Councillor Hoffort, seconded by Councillor Knibbs, that the annual SUMA membership renewal for the 2020 year at a cost of $11,313.30 be approved.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Hudson Bay Route Association Membership Renewal Request 2020-004 Motion moved by Councillor Veroba, seconded by Councillor Frank, that the HBRA 2020 Membership request be approved at the annual renewal amount of $300.00.
Motion Carried Unanimously Council Appointments For 2020 2020-005 Motion move by Councillor Yanish, seconded by Councillor Knibbs, that the 2020 Council appointments and Committee/ Board Appointments be approved with revisions to Souris Valley Theatre members and Woodlawn Regional Park.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Written Reports of Committees
Estevan Board of Police Commissioners Appointments for 2020 2020-006 Motion moved by Councillor Yanish, seconded by Councillor Hoffort, that the 2 citizens that applied for the Estevan Police Commission; Bernadette Wright and Michelle Graff be approved to be acclaimed as the 2020 Estevan Board of Police Commissioners Members at Large.
Motion Carried Unanimously
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Executive Reports
City Treasurer/ WTP Manager Utility Rate Proposal 2020-007 Motion moved by Councillor Knibbs, seconded by Councillor Veroba, that the City Treasurer and Water Treatment Plant Manager recommendation not be approved as presented but to increase the utility rates by 6% as of July 1, 2020 to accommodate the new pump house expense.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Tax Assessor List of Land in Arrears 2020-008 Motion moved by Councillor Hoffort, seconded by Councillor Frank, to give approval of the recommendation from the Tax Assessor to remove from the presented listing any property which owes less than half of the previous year’s levy.
Motion Carried Unanimously
HR Coordinator Policy 2020-73 City Vehicle Use 2020-009 Motion moved by Councillor Veroba, seconded by Councillor Yanish, that the City Vehicle Use Policy # 2020-73 be approved and adopted for use by the City of Estevan. Motion Carried Unanimously
Building Inspector Report of Month of December 2020 2020-010 Motion moved by Councillor Yanish, seconded by Councillor Moore, that the Building Inspector report for the month of December 2019 be accepted as presented.
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Motion Carried Unanimously
Building Inspector Report Year End Comparison Totals 2020-011 Motion moved by Councillor Knibbs, seconded by Councillor Knibbs, that the Building Inspector report for the year end totals and 10 year average be accepted and filed.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Water Quality Report for Month of December 2020 2020-012 Motion moved by Councillor Yanish, seconded by Councillor Moore, that the Water Quality Report for the month of December 2020 be accepted as presented.
Motion Carried Unanimously
WTP Manager Drinking Water Notice to Customers 2020-013 Motion moved by Councillor Hoffort, seconded by Councillor Knibbs, that the Notice to Consumers for Water Quality be accepted as presented and public notice be posted for two weeks to allow consumers the ability to review.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Giving Notice
Introduction of Bylaws
Bylaw 2020-2019 New Official Community Plan 2020-014
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Motion moved by Councillor Hoffort, seconded by Councillor Knibbs, that Bylaw 2020-2019 be adopted a new official community plan within the City of Estevan, be taken as having been given first reading.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Committee 2020-015 Motion moved by Councillor Veroba, seconded by Councillor Yanish, to move into Committee of the Whole.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Open 2020-016 Motion moved by Councillor Hoffort, seconded by Councillor Yanish, that Council move into Open Meeting.
Motion Carried Unanimously
Adjournment 2020-017 Motion moved by Councillor Frank, seconded by Councillor Yanish, that the meeting be adjourned, the time being 10:00 p.m.
Motion Carried Unanimously.
______Roy Ludwig, Mayor
______Judy Pilloud City Clerk
January 13, 2020 Regular Council Meeting
SOUTHEAST TRANSPORTATION PLANNING COMMITTEE
MEETING REPORT -- January 28, 2020
A meeting of the Southeast Transportation Planning Committee Executive was held at the Carlyle Town Office, Tuesday, January 28, 2020, with the following in attendance.
Chris Baran – RM #155 Wolseley (Division 3 – Rural) Kevin Kish – Town of Kipling (Division 3 – Urban) Alan Lindsay – Senior Transportation Planner, MHI. Dennis Moore -- City of Estevan (Division 2 – Urban/CHAIRMAN) Dan Nicurity – Town of Wawota (Division 4 – Urban) Judy Riddell – Administrative Support James Trobert (alternate for Del Block) – RM #5 Estevan (Division 2 – Rural) Bill Huber – SARM Representative
ABSENT: Del Block -- RM #5 Estevan (Division 2 – Rural/2nd Vice); Steven Bendtsen (alternate for Dennis Hull) – RM #32 Reciprocity; John Brownlee – Town of Carlyle (Division 1 – Urban); Marcel Henrion – RM #31 Storthoaks (Division 1 – Rural); Pat Jackson – SUMA Representative.
ALSO PRESENT: Pat Shiels, Town of Stoughton; Ken Hammett, Town of Grenfell; Keith Erick, Town of Arcola; Barry Fitzpatrick, RM#3, Enniskillen; Greg Wall, Town of Carnduff; Dwight Bramble, City of Estevan (EcDev). . The Executive meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. by Chairman Dennis Moore.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS OF BUSINESS WERE DISCUSSED:
BUDGET: A proposed Budget document was circulated indicating there would be a serious deficit at year end due in part to the 25% cut in financing by the province ($20k to $15k). The question was put forth as to the value MHI places in the role/purpose of the ATPCs which were initially set up as independent bodies to advise MHI, but have evolved into government committees at the service of MHI. Bill Huber suggested these concerns should be taken to the ATPC Chair (and indicated he would be willing to accompany the SETPC Chair should such a meeting be arranged). ‘ATPC Support’ suggested as an agenda item for the next ATPC Chairs’ meeting. Kevin Kish noted he would be taking this concern to SUMA.
MEMBERSHIP: Invoicing to members for 2020 was completed in December 2019. Fees increased 10%. It was proposed that more personal contact with the membership may increase participation.
Council Appointments 2020: (Appointments renewed to date for 2020 underlined.) RM’s: Antler #61 – Rick Patron/Brian Poirier; Argyle #1 – Allen Henderson/Sheldon Jeffrey; Benson #35 – David Hoffort; Brock #64 – Paul Cameron; Browning #34 – Brian Fornwald/Pius Loustel; Coalfields #4 – Terry Sernick/Leonard Johnson; Enniskillen #3 – Barry Fitzpatrick; Estevan #5 -- Del Block/James Trobert; Martin #122 – Ray Donald; Maryfield #91– Gary Sweeting; Moose Creek #33 – Kelvin Luedtke/Phil Yanchychi; Moosomin #121 – Dale McAuley; Moose Mountain #63 – Don Boutin; Mt.Pleasant #2 –Terry Macfarlane; Reciprocity #32 – Steven Bendtsen/ Dennis Hull; Silverwood #123 -- Marlin Stutt; Storthoaks #31 – Marcel Henrion/Rick Dancey; Tecumseh #65 – Tom Breault; Walpole #92 – John White/Wade Porter; Wawken #93 – Hector Lamontagne/Darrell Petterson. TOWNS/CITY: Bienfait – No appointment to date; Carnduff – Greg Wall; Estevan – Dennis Moore; Kennedy – Linc Brickley; Kipling – Kevin Kish; Stoughton – Pat Shiels; Wawota – Dan Nicurity.
AGM: Date, venue, cost, and value of holding the AGM at the Kenosee Inn were discussed. It was decided having speakers at the AGM was of value to the membership, and some ideas were put forth. Proposed date: March 24, 2020, Kenosee Inn.
CODE OF CONDUCT DOCUMENT: James Trobert agreed to review and present a suggested revision at the next meeting.
FACT SHEETS: Sent to all SETPC members. (Winter Maintenance, Winter Road Condition Terminology, Right of Way Mowing, Roadside Development)
ROAD UPDATES/CONCERNS: (Note: Gord Haines & Kurt Whitford, MHI were not in attendance to report. In his note of regret, Gord Haines noted that he hoped to attend the February meeting and at that time he may discuss ‘sale of materials from MHI to RM’s or towns.) • #47 from #361 to Estevan is rutted badly and is becoming a safety issue – needs resurfacing. • #47 at Ocean Man to Lost Horse Hills is in poor condition. • #9 Alameda to Carlyle very rough and has been added to the SIP (Safety Improvement Program) to be ranked and prioritized. NOTE: United Paving completed a patch job at the Doty corner and it looks very nice. It was noted there was some ridging where the patching met the old pavement. • The RM of Reciprocity and MHI partnered for the clay capping of #361 Alida to #8. Work commenced late summer, and six miles have been brought up to grade. First 3 miles has gravel incorporated. The project is now 90% complete. SaskCon is the contractor and is doing good work. (Note: Kurt Whitford was not present when this was discussed.)
Chairman ______Secretary ______Date ______SETPC 2 January 28, 2020
• RM Reciprocity project (a jurisdictional transfer) on #318 south from Alida is completed and is very nice. Question as to whether it will continue to be referred to as #318 since it is no longer under provincial jurisdiction. Alan Lindsay will investigate and report back. To be updated at the next meeting. • Brush clearing has commenced on #9 between the #48 junctions – sprayed and cut both sides. • Rail crossing still on the radar – Peebles. Alan Lindsay reported CN was contacted regarding Peebles and was initially told work would commence Spring 2019. Gordon Haines agreed to contact CN. • #48-1 -- Construction complete and looks very nice. • The six to eight kilometers of #605 north of Bienfait is in very poor condition and continues to be the source of many complaints. • #13 from the MB border to Carlyle is in poor condition. Kurt Whitford has indicated this is still on the radar but not on any official list. • RM financing for bridge repair still a concern. RM Estevan #4 made application to MHI for bridge repair on #703 and were denied due to a low traffic count which was unfortunate. • The town of Grenfell has concerns with the service road on #47 north of #1 (old highway). • The Sign crew works year round, but can’t just pop in a sign due to liability. • A railway crossing sign at Fairlight has been propped up with three boards for an extended length of time. Still needs attention. • John Brownlee sent a note advising the condition of #209 through Kenosee from #9 to the campground is very rough and uneven.
MHI: Alan Lindsay was in attendance. No additional information to present. SARM: Bill Huber, SARM Director, Division 1 reported the following: • Bill Huber represents SARM on the Speed Enforcement Committee. He reported that radar patrol fines collected go to radar signs, speed bumps, and flashing lights to keep speed limits controlled in small towns. Focus is on safety, and betterment of community. The Town of Carlyle was the fortunate recipient of a grant. • There have been calls for changes to the Livestock Transportation Act, specifically to concerns regarding maximum intervals without food or water. The current requirement is 48 hours – it is proposed the requirement should be 36 hours. The additional unloading/loading enroute to meet this proposed time frame may cause additional stress to the animals. There is also the question of where cattle can be unloaded – there is only one place currently, Thunder Bay, which accommodates three trucks. • The SARM Ag-Committee will be taking a trip to Ottawa to talk to the Pest Management Authority. Strychnine de-licensing is still a concern; also the discussions around the use of RoundUp and Lorsban. • Trade issue with China, and the panic due to the flu, continues to be an issue. There has been no response from the Federal Minister of Agriculture to information requests. • Carbon tax remains a concern. Producers using grain dryers are having to pay this added tax to the detriment of their bottom lines. • MLA Steven Bonk chairs the ILO committee which was formed by the ministry of agriculture to help establish and encourage intensive livestock operations in Saskatchewan. SARM’s position is that RM’s should have some right to decide whether ILO’s are suitable for their municipality.
SUMA: Pat Jackson sent a written report as follows: • Airport Partnership Program (CAPP) application intake for 2020/21 fiscal year. The application intake will be open from Monday, January 20 to Friday, March 20, 2020. • MHI will be having a few meetings at the upcoming SUMA convention (Regina from February 1 to 5) related to the Urban Highway Connector Program. • SUMA participated in stakeholder outreach about a year or so ago and there are apparently to be some changes implemented as a result. It does not appear that there will be any increase in funding, but hopefully there will be better organization and communication. • The Rural Road Reclassification Committee had their annual meeting in December. There was mention that the Municipal Roads for the Economy Program had some changes made to the cap for each project and to the number of successful applications that municipalities could make in a four-year period with the goal of spreading the wealth around a bit more. There are also some new requirements for applications when applying for a reclassification. • The Ministry of Highways is not proceeding with their proposed Highway Improvement Fee. It was suggested that municipalities would be collecting the proposed fee from developers and remitting it to MHI. As there was to be absolutely no remittance allowed to municipalities for their work, SUMA fought hard to have this proposal dropped.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REPORT: Dwight Bramble, Economic Development Officer for the City of Estevan gave an informative report on the state of SE Saskatchewan’s economy at this time, and some of the projects in the planning for the region. We appreciate Dwight taking time to attend the meeting.
NEXT REGULAR MEETING – Tuesday, February 25, 2020 – 9:30 a.m. Carlyle Town Office.
Adjournment: Kevin Kish. 12:15 pm
Chairman ______Secretary ______Date ______SETPC 3 January 28, 2020
NOTE: All SETPC meetings are open to representatives from member municipalities, but voting privileges are granted to the Executive Working Committee (EWC) only. The EWC is comprised of elected or appointed municipal representatives who have been nominated and elected to the Executive Committee at the Annual General Meeting held each year in March. Per diems and mileage are paid to EWC members only. For more information, call Judy Riddell, Administrator, (306) 453-2557.
Chairman ______Secretary ______Date ______
DATE: February 5, 2020
TO: Mayor Ludwig and City Council Jeff Ward, City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Trina Sieben, Tax Assessor
RE: Tax Enforcement – Permission to Proceed for Title
ITEM OR INQUIRY The following is a list of land in arrears for review by Council. This list has been advertised in the Estevan Mercury and registered with a lien for a period of six months.
Roll Lot Blk Plan Title # Total OS 515117150 9 37 A1059 109737052 7,043.62
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Subsection 22 (1) of the Tax Enforcement Act states:
At any time after the expiration of six months from the date on which the municipality’s interest based on a tax lien was registered in the Land Titles Registry, the municipality may, by resolution, authorize proceedings to request title to any parcel included in the list with respect to which the arrears of taxes have not been paid and the interest based on the tax lien has not been discharged.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Every attempt has been made to collect on these accounts. My recommendation would be for council to make a resolution granting permission to proceed with tax enforcement to take title.
DATE: February 6, 2020
SUBMITTED BY: LAND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
RE: Trimount Phase IV Agreement
ITEM OR INQUIRY:
Trimount currently has a time extension in place for the remaining lands within the Dominion Heights subdivision. The land consists of the remaining undeveloped lands north of Lynn Prime Park.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
With the slow down in the economy, the Developer has put a hold on further greenfield development at this time. A time extension was entered into in 2018 that expires at the end of 2020. The Developer would like Council to consider a further extension.
CONSIDERATIONS:
It is generally understood that greenfield development would be a difficult venture at this time. As well, the draft Official Community Plan which would allow for a greater range of development and provide more tools to Trimount for innovation is not yet passed.
The existing rights of first refusal provisions would be maintained in a renewed agreement.
FINAL COMMENTS:
Land Development Services supports the request from the Developer, and would recommend a further two year extension to the agreement with an end date of December 31, 2022. As the current Council is very familiar with this property and there would only one or two meeting opportunities for a new Council to look at this matter next fall, it is requested that the current City Council determine this request.
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DATE: February 5, 2020
TO: Mayor and Council
SUBMITTED BY: Shannon Wanner, Parks Foreman
RE: FLOWER TENDER
BACKGROUND AND HISTORY
Flowers add an unbelievable amount of color and variation to very dull areas. Flowers give life to an area that is very dull. It is very important for the overall look of the city to have beautiful and full looking flower beds and pots. People always notice nice looking flower beds and flowerpots and comment on them. Each flower bed will have its own color scheme and variety of plants. This year there is going to be lots of different species of annuals and perennials. Some flower beds will have one variety of flowers but will have all different colors. Some flower beds will have many different types of flowers but will have similar color scheme with lots of different height and foliage variation.
DISCUSSION
A tender to purchase annual flowers was carried out and closed on February 4, 2020 at 1:00 pm. The following tenders were received
Tailling Hills Farm – Bienfait - $12, 617.51 including tax with delivery
Canadian Tire Estevan – Estevan $15 960.00 including tax without delivery (Option #1)
$17, 024.00 including tax with delivery (Option #2)
Tailling Hills Farm opened in May of 2019. They do not have a proven track record as of today.
Canadian Tire of Estevan supplied the flowers for the city in 2018 and 2019 and they all looked beautiful and healthy when they arrived. The flowers stayed healthy and beautiful well into September.
In the past two years in which we have gone with Canadian Tire option #1.
RECOMMENDATION
Parks Division recommends awarding the tender to Tailling Hills Farm as they can supply the city with all the flowers required.
Respectfully Submitted
Shannon Wanner
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DATE: January 23rd, 2020
TO: Mayor Roy Ludwig and Members of Council
SUBMITTED BY: Echo Polivka, Jeff Ward
RE: Household Hazardous Waste
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Household hazardous waste is prohibited from most landfills in Canada, however there are times when these products are included in weekly garbage collection and disposed of at the City’s landfill. These products are not environmentally friendly and increase contamination risks.
The City would like to launch household hazardous waste collection days in Estevan. These events provide the public with an opportunity to dispose of hazardous materials used around their houses and yards safely. By holding these days, the City is able to divert hazardous chemicals from the landfill thereby contributing to a sustainable environment
The City has been in discussions with GFL (previous Envirotech) to facilitate a public event that would allow residents to dispose of household chemicals in a safe way. The types of waste that would be accepted at the event are as follows:
o Adhesives - contact cement, caulking, sealer, carpet and linoleum adhesives and glue o Aerosols - hair spray, insect repellent, lubricant spray and furniture cleaner o Automotive - batteries, used engine oil/filters, antifreeze, carburetor cleaners, car wax, fuel and windshield cleaner o Batteries - alkaline, lithium, Ni-CAD and nickel metal hydride o Cleaners - automotive, oven cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, glass cleaner, spot remover and disinfectants o Corrosives - drain cleaner, engine degreaser, battery acid and sulfuric acid o Fire extinguishers o Fluorescent light bulbs/tubes and compact florescent light bulbs o Fuels - gas/diesel, kerosene and lamp oil o Mercury - mercury and thermometers o Oxidizers - chlorine, bleach, pool chemicals, fertilizers and hydrogen peroxide o Paint - in original, labelled container o Pharmaceuticals
o Poisons - lawn herbicides, garden chemicals, rat poison and insecticides o Propane cylinders o Solvents - paint thinner, acetone, varsol, alcohol and benzene
This would be the first event of its nature held in Estevan. GFL provides technicians to handle and dispose of the materials safely. This is a proactive environmental approach that helps to rid the City’s landfill of hazardous chemicals and minimizes future contaminations at the landfill site.
The cost of this program is volume based and is dependant on what is brough to the facility. The fixed administration cost for the City of Estevan is $3,600. The City would like to contact the RM to see if they would facilitate payment for products brough in from the RM area. GFL feels that a one day session would amount to a total between $8,000 and $12,000 with administration and volume drop off amounts.
Upon Council approval, the City will book a date that would coincide with Operation Clean Sweep.
RECOMMENDATION
That City Council approve administration funding of $3,600, and budget an additional $8,000 for volume of waste dropped off.
Respectfully submitted,
Echo Polivka, Engineer-in-Training
Jeff Ward, City Manager
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Price Schedule 2020 Household Hazardous Waste Event
Prepared for: Jeff Ward City Manager City of Estevan 1102 Fourth Street Estevan, SK S4A 0W7
Prepared by: Ken Johnson Coordinator, Household Hazardous Waste Recycling and Waste Management Services GFL Environmental Inc. Site 414, Comp 9, RR4 Main Saskatoon, SK S7K 8B7
T. 306.244.9500 E. [email protected]
January 24, 2020
Service Overview This price schedule includes household hazardous waste collection and disposal service costs including technician time, truck and trailer, packaging materials and waste recycling or disposal. Trained and qualified GFL technicians will package hazardous waste, label waste per applicable Federal regulations, transport to our Transfer, Storage and Disposal Facility in Saskatoon, and will recycle or dispose of the waste per applicable regulations and industry best practices. No. Unit Extended Item Description Unit Units Price Price Event Fee Includes mobilization, travel and on-site time for an event technician, event supervisor and tractor trailer unit Each 1 $3,600.00 $3,600.00 Event Supervisor Includes mobilization, travel and on-site time; Included in Event price per technician hour Hour 21 $110.00 Fee Hazardous Materials Technician Includes mobilization, travel and on-site time; Included in Event price per technician hour Hour 14 $110.00 Fee Tractor Trailer Unit Includes mobilization, travel and on-site time; Included in Event price per day Each 1 $1,250.00 Fee Accommodations Charged per technician when an overnight stay is Included in Event required Each 1 $235.00 Fee Sustenance Charged per technician when an overnight stay is Included in Event required Each 1 $61.00 Fee Packaging, 760L Tub Skid Each 1 $150.00 Packaging, UN-rated 205L Drum Each 1 $75.00 Packaging, UN-rated 20L Pail Each 1 $35.00 Packaging, UN-rated 1,500kg capacity Nylon Woven Tote Bag Each 1 $67.53 Packing Material, Vermiculite, 50L Bag Used only when required Each 1 $68.98 Packaging, Drum Liner Used when packing containers of hazardous waste in a 205L drum Each 1 $6.49 Mixed Waste, Flammable Includes fuels, solvents, adhesives, paint, cleaners and other HHW not otherwise specified. Program paint per ‘Paint’ below will be packed Liter 760 $1.62 $1,231.20 per tub separately Paint Packaging Includes paint materials accepted per the charges will apply Saskatchewan Paint Recycling Program Liter 760 $0 if collected by GFL at event Automotive Oil Filters Kg 1 $0 Used Motor Oil Kg 1 $0 Empty Oil Containers, Recyclable Kg 1 $0 Fuels Gasoline and diesel fuel bulked on site when the resident requires the container for reuse Liter 205 $0.84 $172.20 per drum
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No. Unit Extended Item Description Unit Units Price Price Cylinders, Propane, 20lb Each 1 $36.50 Cylinders, Propane, 1lb Each 1 $8.15 Cylinders, Helium Each 1 $33.35 Aerosols, Hydrocarbon Includes aerosols not listed below Liter 205 $1.32 $270.60 per drum Aerosols, Isofoam Liter 20 $5.00 $100.00 per pail Aerosols, Insecticides Liter 20 $5.00 $100.00 per pail Aerosols, Mace/ Bear Spray Liter 20 $9.72 $194.40 per pail Aerosols, CFC containing Includes brake cleaners and air dusters Liter 20 $14.22 $284.40 per pail Aerosols, Inhalers Liter 20 $13.88 $277.60 per pail Aerosols, Lighters Liter 20 $8.03 $160.60 per pail Fire Extinguishers Each 1 $26.08 Batteries, Lead Acid Automotive and sealed Kg 1 $0.50 Batteries, Lithium Includes lithium and lithium ion Kg 1 $0.70 Batteries, Household Ni-MH, NiCd, carbon zinc and alkaline Kg 1 $0.70 Fluorescent Light Tubes, 4’ Each 1 $1.12 Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs) Liter 20 $4.35 $87.00 per pail Lamps Mercury vapor, metal halide, HID & HPS Each 1 $2.96 Ballasts, PCB Containing Kg 1 $5.74 Railway Ties Each 1 $43.49 Pesticides Includes insecticides, herbicides & fungicides Kg 1 $7.45 Oxidizers Includes pool chemicals Liter 20 $5.18 $103.60 per pail Corrosives Includes acidic and basic chemicals and cleaners Liter 20 $2.42 $48.40 per pail Flammable Solids Includes moth balls and matches Liter 20 $3.65 $73.00 per pail Organic Peroxides Includes hardeners Kg 1 $35.75 Poisonous Chemicals Includes rodent poison & carbon tetrachloride Liter 20 $3.17 $63.40 per pail Medicines, Pharmaceuticals Kg 1 $19.08 Highly Hazardous Chemicals Includes TDG PG I chemicals Liter 20 $14.85 $297.00 per pail Mercury Kg 1 $146.95 Asbestos Containing Materials Kg 1 $7.38 Unknown / Unlabeled Chemicals Less than 500ml volume for incineration Each 1 $125.00 Unknown / Unlabeled Chemicals 500ML to 10L volume - requires physical and chemical analysis to classify, disposal included Each 1 $375.00
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Price Notes Items priced per liter are charged per pail, drum or tub. The most cost effective packaging configuration will be used. Tub skids are charged per full container or per half container. CFL bulb and specialized waste costs will be adjusted per volume received. Items priced per kilogram or per each will be weighed / counted prior to invoicing. Items not listed will be charged at standard GFL rates.
Our Commitment Safety GFL has zero tolerance for conduct that puts our people, our customers and the people in the communities we serve at risk. Our commitment to safety is more than a program; it’s a core company value.
Customer Service GFL is committed to providing our customers with innovative, cost-effective and high- quality service. We strive to provide service and we are always dedicated to putting our customers first.
Qualified Personnel Caring, persistent and meticulous, our personnel comprise the foundation of our entire company. GFL personnel are appropriately trained and outfitted with the tools and supplies to carry out designated work safely and efficiently.
Prepared By
Ken Johnson Coordinator, Household Hazardous Waste January 24, 2020
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Standard Terms and Conditions
1. This proposal is provided for cost estimation purposes only. Measurements of the units (i.e. hours, Kilograms, Litres, Cubic Meters, etc.) outlined within this proposal have been calculated approximately based on the information known at the time it was written. Measurements and therefore, prices, are subject to change. Changes, if any, will be detailed in the invoice which will be deemed final.
2. Goods and Services Tax (GST) and, where applicable, Provincial Sales Tax (PST) are in addition to all prices.
3. An Environmental Impairment Liability Insurance (EIL) Surcharge of 9% will apply to all prices for items involving the Disposal and/or recycling of waste materials.
4. Payment of the invoice is due thirty (30) days from date of invoice. Interest charges will accrue on all unpaid amounts at a rate of 2% month, compounded monthly (24% per annum) until paid.
5. Waste materials that in any respect fail to conform to the client's written or verbal description will be subject to additional fees for handling and proper disposal. Such fees will be detailed in the invoice which will be deemed final.
6. Upon authorizing GFL Environmental Inc. to proceed with the service(s) outlined within this proposal, the Client warrants that:
a. complete and accurate disclosure of all hazards and risks as applicable to the health and safety of GFL Environmental personnel while performing the services will be provided; b. all waste materials have been accurately identified and classified in accordance with applicable regulations; c. the worksite is safe and suitable for GFL Environmental equipment, personnel, and subcontractors, for the entire duration of the work to be performed, and; d. the client further grants GFL Environmental the right to access the worksite at all reasonable times to provide the service(s) and that such access is fully capable of supporting GFL Environmental vehicles and equipment.
7. Upon authorizing GFL Environmental to proceed with the service(s) outlined with this proposal, GFL Environmental warrants that the services will be provided:
a. in a safe manner and in compliance with all Saskatchewan Occupational Health and Safety Regulations along with any applicable on-site safety rules provided by the client; b. by personnel whom, at a minimum, possess training and certification in WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System), TDG (Transportation of Dangerous Goods), and Standard First Aid; c. in compliance with all permits and licenses as issued to GFL Environmental Inc. by Saskatchewan Ministry of the Environment (MOE), and; d. with coverage of insurance, including Environmental Impairment Liability (EIL) insurance.
8. A Health, Safety, and Energy surcharge will be applied to all invoice line items. GFL's Health and Safety portion will be reflected at a fixed rate of 5%. GFL's Energy portion will be a variable percentage and will fluctuate monthly based on published rates outlined on the "Kent" report. Visit https://charting.kentgroupltd.com for the published rates.
Authorization to Proceed Name: Date:
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Household Hazardous Waste Collection CITY of ESTEVAN
HHW YOUR COMMUNITY HHW EVENT WILL BE HELD ON: Saturday, May 16th, 2020 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at GFL Environmental, 500 Bourquin Road
This program is open to residents of the City of Estevan only. For more information visit YOUR WEBPAGE or call the YOUR MUNICIPALITY at YOUR NUMBER.
ACCEPTED NOT ACCEPTED All containers must be labelled
PESTICIDES – Home, yard and garden weed and insect CONTAINERS LARGER THAN 20 LITRE CAPACITY killers UNLABELED CHEMICALS POISONS – Wood preservative, tar / bug remover FARM, BUSINESS & INDUSTRIAL WASTE AUTOMOTIVE – Used oil, filters, antifreeze, gas treatment, PAINT / STAIN fuel, windshield washer fluid, transmission fluid, brake fluid, BATTERIES empty containers, autobody filler, touch-up paint DRAIN READY CLEANERS & DISINFECTANTS – Insect repellant, lubricant, degreaser, air AEROSOLS FERTILIZER dusters spray glue, hair spray REFILLABLE PROPANE CYLINDERS – CYLINDERS 1lb propane, butane, camp fuel, fire OTHER CYLINDERS extinguishers MEDICATIONS & SHARPS CORROSIVES – drain cleaner, rust remover, degreasers, – gun powder, flares, ammunition, weapons battery acid, oven cleaner, muriatic acid EXPLOSIVES CARBON MONOXIDE & SMOKE DETECTORS – including FUELS – gasoline, diesel, kerosene, camp fuel ionization chamber-type smoke detectors FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS – Varsol, paint thinner, rubbing alcohol, lighter fluid, glue remover, adhesives, methyl ELECTRONICS hydrate APPLIANCES FLUORESCENT LIGHTING – fluorescent light tubes, USED TIRES compact fluorescent bulbs, light ballasts MERCURY – elemental mercury, mercury thermometers, Contact your municipality at the number above prior to thermostats bringing large loads. OXIDIZING CHEMICALS –pool chemicals, hardeners OTHER MATERIALS –photographic chemicals, matches, For information on disposal of agricultural pesticides & other mothballs, lighters, inhalers hazardous waste visit: http://cleanfarms.ca or contact GFL Environmental at 306.244.9500.
Commercial, industrial & institutional hazardous waste will not be accepted. For information on disposal contact GFL Environmental at 306.244.9500.
Paint / stain & electronics may be taken to any SARCAN Recycling Depot. For a list of acceptable products & to find a location near you visit www.SARCAN.ca.
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Other Recycling Opportunities in the Community Local retailers may accept specific materials for disposal or recycling during their regular business hours. Visit http://saskwastereduction.ca/ for more information.
Paint Leftover paint and empty paint cans are accepted without charge at all SARCAN recycling depots. A complete list of items accepted under the Saskatchewan Paint Recycling Program can be found on SARCAN’s website. Paint that is not accepted through the SARCAN program can be dropped off at a Household Hazardous Waste Event.
Electronics Electronics are accepted without charge at all SARCAN recycling depots. Residents and businesses can drop off: Desktop and portable computers Computer equipment (keyboards, mice, cables and internal components) Desktop printers and fax machines, displays (TV’s, computer monitors) Audio / video systems (personal or portable, vehicle, home) Cellular and Non-cellular telephones
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DATE: Feb 3rd 2020
TO: Jeff Ward, City Council
SUBMITTED BY: Shane Bucsis, WTP/WWTP Manager
RE: January 2020 Monthly Water Quality Report
The Environmental Management and Protection Act state that the operator staff of the Water Treatment Plant must inform the owner (Council) of the quality of water leaving the treatment facility on a monthly basis. I present the following information for this purpose for the month of January. We treated a total of 152,212,700 liters of water and pumped 123,646,400 liters into the distribution system for the month. There were no plant upsets and all regulated parameters where below government regulations except THM’s. We are addressing in the new construction of a raw water line. Under Water Security Agency guidelines, we are to inform the owner (council) of breaks within the distribution system. We operate under a self-governing approved process to ensure breaks are repaired correctly and public safety is ensured. There was one water break for the month of November.
Month Testing Requirements of the City of Estevan Water Utility as Ordered by the Permit to Operate Waterworks May 2018 to July 2020
Failure to Testing Requirements of the Act Parameter meet Regulations Bacteriological Three (3) Samples every week from Yes (off-site testing) representative locations in the distribution system. Repeat and Special samples resulting from follow-up to a contaminated regular sample are not considered as regular sample submission.
Chlorine Residual Continuously for total chlorine residual in the None (on-site testing) water entering the distribution system; AND Once (1) every 4 hours for free chlorine residual in the treated water from the filter effluent from each filter; AND At the same frequency and locations as for bacteriological sampling, for total chlorine residual. Monochloramine and Free At least once (1) per day in the water None Ammonia entering the distribution system; (on-site testing) Turbidity Continuously from the treated water from None (on-site testing) the filter effluent from each filter and at least once (1) per day from water entering the distribution system; AND at the same frequency and locations as for bacteriological sampling. Fluoride At least twice (2) per day in the water None (on-site testing) entering the distribution system; Fluoride Once (1) every week from representative None (off-site testing) locations in the distribution system. Chemical -General(off-site Once (1) every 3 months, from the treated None testing)Alkalinity, Bicarbonate, water at the treatment plant. One sample Calcium, Carbonate, Chloride, must be taken in each of the following Conductivity, Fluoride, Hardness, periods: January to March, April to June, July Magnesium, Nitrate, pH, Sodium, to September and October to December. Sulphate, Total dissolved solids Chemical – Health Category Once (1) every year from the treated water at None (off-site testing) the water treatment plant. Aluminum, Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Boron, Cadmium, Chromium, Copper, Iron, Lead, Manganese, Selenium, Silver, Uranium, Zinc
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Pesticides Once (1) every 2 years, from the treated None (off-site testing) water at the water treatment plant. The next Atrazine, Bromoxynil, Carbofuran, sample to be taken in the 2018 and 2020 Chlorpyrifos, Dicamba, 2,4-D, calendar year. Diclofop-methyl, Dimethoate, Malathion, MCPA, Pentachlorophenol, Picloram, Trifluralin Trihalomethanes Twice (2) every 3 months from the water in Out of (off-site testing) the water distribution system. Two samples Compliance must be taken in each of the following periods of every year: (January to March, April to June, July to September, and October to December) Samples are to be collected from a representative location at the extremities of the distribution system. Haloacetic Acids (HAA5) Twice (2) every 3 months from the water in None (off-site testing) the water distribution system. Two samples must be taken in each of the following periods of every year: (January to March, April to June, July to September, and October to December) Samples are to be collected from a representative location at the extremities of the distribution system. Once (1) every year from treated water at the None Cyanide and Mercury(off-site testing) water treatment plant.
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Organics Once (1) every 2 years, from the treated None (off-site testing) water at the water treatment plant. The next Benzene, Benzo(a)pyrene, sample to be taken in the 2018 and 2020 Carbontetrachloride, calendar year. Dichlorobenzene 1,2, Dichlorobenzene 1,4, Dichloroethane 1,2, Dichloroethylene 1,1, Dichloromethane, Dichlorophenol 2,4, Ethylbenzene, Monochlorobenzene, Perfluorooctanesulfonate, Perfluorooctanoic Acid, Tetrachloroethylene, Tetrachlorophenol 2,3,4,6, Toluene Trichloroethylene, Trichlorophenol 2,4,6, Vinyl chloride, Xylene Microcystin LR or total Once (1) every month from the treated water None Microcystin toxins Treated Water at the water treatment plant during the algal (off-site testing) bloom period (May, June, July, August, September, and October) Microcystin LR or total Once (1) every month from the raw water at None Microcystin toxins Raw Water the water treatment plant during the algal (off-site testing) bloom period intake (May, June, July, August, September, and October) Giardia and Cryptosporidium Once (1) every 6 months and following upsets None (off-site testing) or significant events that may affect raw water quality, from the raw water entering the water treatment plant. Ultraviolet Intensity (mW/cm2) of Continuously for each Ultraviolet reactor. None each lamp, Lamp Status, and Flow Rate (on-site testing) Ultraviolet Transmittance at At least once (1) per week in the water None 254nm entering the Ultraviolet reactor. (on-site testing)
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Month Testing Requirements of the City of Estevan Water Treatment Plant Waste Water Discharge as Ordered by the Permit to Operate Waterworks May 2018 to July 2020
Failure to meet Testing Requirements of the Act Parameter Regulations Once (1) every week for total residual in None Chlorine Residual the water entering the receiving (on-site testing) environment. Once (1) every month from a sample None Aluminum collected from the water entering the (on-site testing) receiving environment pH Once (1) every week from a sample None (on-site testing) collected from the water entering the receiving environment. Dissolved Oxygen Once (1) every week in the water entering None (on-site testing) the receiving environment.
Total Suspended Solids Once (1) every month from a sample None (on-site testing) collected from the water entering the receiving environment. Acute Lethality Once (1) every year from a sample None (off-site testing) collected from the water entering the receiving environment.
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Water breaks for the month of November
Date Location Contractor/Workers Description Cover Jan-20-20 Kohaly Ave F&L/Jim The break showed up on Sunday, Asphalt Eddie we throttled down the line and Don excavated on Monday morning. We excavated to find a lateral Janice crack. A stainless clamp was used to repair the line, while keeping pressure on the line.
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CITY OF ESTEVAN BUILDING PERMIT REPORT January of 2020
# of Permits # of Units Dollar Values 2020 2019 2020 2019 2020 2019 TOTAL This Month 3 1 0 0 $71,700 $1,500 TOTAL 3 1 0 0 $71,700 $1,500
SINGLE FAMILY (SF) This Month 0 0 0 0 $0 $0 To Date 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
MULTI-FAMILY (MF) This Month 0 0 0 0 $0 $0 To Date 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
COMMERCIAL (C) This Month 0 0 0 0 $0 $0 To Date 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
INDUSTRIAL (M) This Month 0 0 0 0 $0 $0 To Date 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
INSTITUTIONAL (I) This Month 0 0 0 0 $0 $0 To Date 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
GARAGES (G) This Month 0 0 0 0 $0 $0 To Date 0 0 0 0 $0 $0
MISCELLANEOUS (MISC) This Month 3 1 0 0 $71,700 $1,500 To Date 3 1 0 0 $71,700 $1,500 City of Estevan Building Permit Monthly Breakdown January 01, 2020 to December 31, 2020 Summary Type of Construction Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. Totals SINGLE FAMILY: Permits 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Value $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 MULTI-FAMILY: Permits 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Value $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 COMMERCIAL: Permits 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Value $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 INDUSTRIAL: Permits 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Value $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 INSTITUTIONAL: Permits 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Value $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 GARAGES: Permits 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Value $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 MISCELLANEOUS: Permits 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Value $71,700 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $71,700 Mos. Totals Permits 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Value $71,700 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $71,700 TOTAL TO DATE: Permits 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 Value $71,700 $71,700 $71,700 $71,700 $71,700 $71,700 $71,700 $71,700 $71,700 $71,700 $71,700 $71,700
CITY OF ESTEVAN
Taxi Bylaw 2020-2020
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page
PART 1: INTERPRETATION 1. Short Title ………………………………………………………………………………………………... 4 2. Principles ………………………………………………………………………………………………... 4 3. Purpose………………………………………..……………………………………….………………….. 4 4. Definitions…………………………………………..……………………………………………………. 5 5. Responsibility …………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
PART 2 : EXEMPTIONS ………………………………………………………………………………… 6
PART 3: GENERAL LICENSING 6. Licence Required……………………………………………………………………………………… 6 7. Advertising ………………… ………………………………………………………………………….. 6 8. Number of Taxis……………………………………………………………………….……………… 6 9. Licence Fees………………………………………………………………… …….………………….. 7 10. Fees Non-Refundable…………………………………………………………………………… 7
PART 4: TAXI OPERATOR LICENCES 11. Taxi Operator Licence..…………………………………………………………………..………. 7 12. Application for Taxi Operator’s Licence………………………………………….………… 7 13. Certificate of Police Approval…………… ……………………………………………………. 9 14. Issuance of a Taxi Operator’s Licence………………………………………………….…….. 9 15. Conditions Attaching to a Taxi Operator’s Licence……………………………………. 10
PART 5: TAXI OPERATORS RESPONSIBILITIES 16. Operator Appearance and Behaviour…………………………………………………..…… 10 17. Licence and Taxi Fares Visible…………… …………………………………………………..... 11 18. Taxi Fares to be Charged…………………………………………………………………………… 11 19. Shortest Practicable Route…………… …………………………………………………………. 11 20. Number of Passengers……………………………………………… …………………………….. 11 21. Passenger Property…………………………………………………………………………………… 12 22. Receipts…………………… ………………………………………………………………………………. 12 23. Trip Record………… …………………………………………………………………………………….. 12 24. Smoking and Alcohol in the Taxi……………… ………………………………………………… 12 25. Documents to be kept in Taxi…………………………………………………………………….. 12 26. Reporting Requirements…………………………………………………………………………… 13 27. Documentation of Complaints…………………………………………………………………… 13 28. Vehicle Cleanliness, Maintenance and Repair………………………………… …………. 13
PART 6: LICENCE EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL 29. Expiration of Licence ……………………………………………………………………………….… 13 30. Renewal of Licnece……………………………………………………………………………………. 14
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PART 7: TAXI COMPANIES 31. Taxi Companies…………………………………………………………………………………………. 14 32. Taxi Company Responsibilities…………………………………………………………………... 14 33. Licences, Registration, Insurance and Safety……………………………………………... 14 34. Vehicle Equipment and Markings……………………… ……………………………………… 14 35. Use of Licenced Operators Only………………………………………………………………... 15 36. Documentation of Complaints ………………………………………………………………….. 15 37. Notification of Information Change …………………………………………………………… 15 38. Maintaining Records……………………………………………………… ………………………….. 15
PART 8: TAXI LICENCE 39. Taxi Licence……………………………………… ……………………………………………………… 16
PART 9: VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS 40. Vehicle Equipment…………………………………………………… ………………………………. 16 41. Vehicle Markings ………………………………………………………………………………………. 17 42. Taximeter………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 17 43. Vehicle Inspection and Safety……………………………………………………………………. 18
PART 10: IMPOUNDMENT OF A VEHICLE 44. Impoundment……………………………………………………………………………………………. 18
PART 11: SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENCES 45. Licence Suspension and Revocation…………………………………………………………… 19
PART 12: OFFENCES AND PENALITES 46. Offences………………… ………………………………………………………………………………… 20
PART 13: UNSPECIFIED PENALTY 47. Unspecified Penalty………………… ………………………………………………………………. 21
PART 14: REPLEALING BYLAWS 48. Repealed Bylaws ………………………………………………………………………………………. 21
PART 15: EFFECTIVE DATE OF BYLAW 49. Effective Date of Bylaw………………………………………………………………………………. 21
SCHEDULES Schedule “A”: Fines or Voluntary Penalties ……………………………………………………… 23 Schedule “B”: Offences under The Traffic Safety Act………………………………………… 24 Schedule “C”: Trip Record…………………………………………………………………………………. 24 Schedule “D”: Licence Fees………………………………………………………………………………. 25 Schedule “E”: Taxi Fares……………………………………………………………………………………. 25
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City of Estevan BYLAW 2020-2020
A BYLAW OF THE CITY OF ESTEVAN, IN THE PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN TO REGULATE AND LICENCE ‘TAXIS, TAXI OPERATORS AND TAXI COMPANIES’ IN THE CITY OF ESTEVAN.
WHEREAS, Subsection 8(1) of The Cities Act authorizes a Council to pass any bylaw that is considered expedient for promoting the health, safety, morality and welfare of the inhabitants of the urban municipality; and
WHEREAS, Subsection 8(3) of The Cities Act authorizes a Council, by bylaw, to classify, control, regulate and licence any business carried on within the urban municipality; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Estevan deems it in the interests of Public Safety to provide for the regulation, licensing and control of taxis, taxi operators and taxi companies within the City of Estevan;
AND THEREFORE, The Council of the City of Estevan, in the Province of Saskatchewan enacts as follows:
PART 1: INTERPRETATION
1. Short Title
This Bylaw may be cited as “ Taxi Bylaw”.
2. Principles
This Bylaw recognizes that taxis are an important part of the City’s public transportation system and are relied upon by both the residents and visitors to the City.
3. Purpose
Taking the principles mentioned above, the purposes of this Bylaw are:
(a) to ensure that taxi services will be available, safe and economical for the use of both citizens and visitors to the City;
(b) to establish rates that are fair and reasonable for both the traveling public and persons involved in the taxi industry;
(c) to ensure the taxi services operate in a manner that reflects positively on the image of the City; and
(d) to ensure that in achieving these objectives, all persons who are involved in the taxi industry are accountable for their part in the provision of taxi services.
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4. Definitions
In this Bylaw;
"Business Licence” means a licence to operate a business in the City of Estevan;
“Certificate of Police Approval” means a certificate of approval respecting the good character of a taxi operator issued by the Chief of Police or designate, pursuant to all applicable sections of The Traffic Safety Act;
“City” means the City of Estevan;
“Chief of Police” means the Chief of Police of the Estevan Police Service or any designate;
“Class PT” means a class of vehicles registered with the administrator of The Traffic Safety Act and used as a public service vehicle, including the transportation of passengers;
“Conviction” means a formal declaration that someone is guilty of a criminal, provincial or municipal offense, made by the verdict of a jury or the decision of a judge in a court of law;
“Council” means the Council of the City of Estevan;
“Estevan Police Service” means the police force of the City of Estevan;
“Licence Inspector” means a person employed by the City and authorized by the Chief of Police to act as a licence inspector for the purposes of this Bylaw;
“Taxi” means a vehicle for hire that is registered in class PT and is equipped with a taximeter. This does not include a public service vehicle or a vehicle of a transportation company having a franchise to operate within the City of Estevan.
“Taxi Company” means any person/corporation/business that has the control, direction and maintenance of a taxi(s) and through which any benefit is generated by operation of the taxi(s). This person/corporation/ business must also receive approval from the City of Estevan to operate a taxi business within the City;
“Taxi Operator” means a person licenced to operate a taxi within the City of Estevan, pursuant to this Bylaw;
“Taxi Operator’s Licence” means a licence issued to an individual for the operation of a taxi, which is in the form of a photo identification card. The identification card indicates the year during which the licence is valid and a taxi number assigned by the Licence Inspector;
“Taxi Licence” means a licence issued for the lawful operation of a taxi, which may be in the form of a decal which indicates the year which the licence is valid and a taxi number assigned to the vehicle by the Licence Inspector;
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“Taximeter” means a mechanical or electronic device by which the charge for transportation by a taxi is mechanically or electronically calculated and upon which the charge is indicated by figures; and
“Trip Record” means information collected and maintained by a taxi company as set out in Schedule “C”.
5. Responsibility
(1) Unless otherwise specified, the taxi companies shall be responsible for carrying out the requirements of this bylaw.
(2) Compliance with the requirements of this bylaw does not exempt any person/corporation/business from compliance with the requirements of any federal, provincial, or municipal legislation, the requirements of any other bylaw in force within the City or from obtaining any permit, licence, permission, authority or approval required by this or any other bylaw of the City in force from time to time.
PART 2: EXEMPTIONS
(1) This Bylaw does not apply to:
(a) a vehicle owned or operated by or on behalf of the City;
(b) towing service; and
(c) emergency vehicles.
PART 3: GENERAL LICENSING
6. Licence Required
(1) No person/corporation/business shall carry on business of a taxi company in the City of Estevan unless that person/corporation/business has a valid business licence with the City of Estevan.
7. Advertising
(1) No person shall hold themselves out to be licenced under this Bylaw unless they are so licenced.
(2) No person shall advertise the establishment of any taxi services unless that person holds a valid and subsisting licence under this Bylaw.
(3) No taxi company shall advertise that they offer any other type of rate, other than the taximeter rates as prescribed by this bylaw.
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8. Number of Taxis
(1) The City shall have the authority and sole discretion: (a) to limit the number of taxis that may operate in the City;
(b) to determine the types of licences that may be granted; and
(c) to determine the manner in which any licence is to be allocated.
(2) The number of taxis to be licenced within the City of Estevan will be determined through the discretion of City Council. Level and quality of service will be considered in determining the issuance of additional taxi licences in the City of Estevan.
(3) Nothing in subsection (2) precludes the issuing of temporary taxi licences by the City, as may be required. Instances where temporary licences may be granted include but are not limited to; special events in the community or area.
9. Licence Fees
(1) No person shall be licenced under this Bylaw until full payment of the prescribed fees set out in Schedule “D” are received by the Estevan Police Service.
10. Fees Non-Refundable
(1) Licence fees are non-refundable. If a licence is suspended or revoked, no licence fee or part thereof is refundable.
(2) If the licence or the licence renewal is refused, the fee paid pursuant to Section 9 shall be returned to the applicant.
PART 4: TAXI OPERATOR LICENCES
11. Taxi Operator Licences
(1) No person shall operate a taxi within the City of Estevan unless that person holds a valid taxi operator licence issued by the Estevan Police Service.
12. Application for Taxi Operators Licence
(1) No licence shall be issued for a taxi operator until the following conditions have been met. The application must be made on such forms and include such information as prescribed by the Estevan Police Service.
(2) Every applicant for a taxi operator’s licence shall submit the following information along with their application:
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(a) the applicant’s full name and any previous legal names;
(b) the applicant’s date of birth;
(c) the applicant’s current address and telephone number;
(d) a letter from a licenced taxi company with a letterhead confirming its affiliation with the applicant;
(e) the applicant’s criminal record and vulnerable sector checks dated no earlier than 30 days prior to the licence application;
(f) request for a Certificate of Police Approval from the Chief of Police or designate;
(g) proof of a valid Class 4 or above licence for the Province of Saskatchewan;
(1) a Class 5 driver's licence may be used provided that the Driver:
i. is an experienced driver, not in the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program; and ii. has at least 2 years post-GDL driving experience in Canada or a reciprocal jurisdiction; and iii. has a satisfactory driver history (meaning less than 12 points under the Driver Improvement Program in the last two years, and no impaired driving-related suspensions in the last 10 years);
(h) the applicant pays the licence fee set out in Schedule “D” to this Bylaw; and
(i) the applicant returns any prior expired taxi operator’s licences.
(3) Upon receiving an application to obtain or renew a taxi operator’s licence, the Chief or designate shall take such steps as deemed necessary to verify the accuracy of the information contained in the application and shall determine whether the applicant is a fit person to operate a taxi, having regard to:
(a) whether the applicant has been found guilty or convicted of an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada or under any other criminal statute of Canada or any other country;
(b) whether the applicant has been found guilty or convicted of any driving related offences under The Traffic Safety Act;
(c) whether the applicant has had any previous conviction for bylaw offences; and
(d) any other information within the knowledge of the Chief or designate concerning the character or conduct of the applicant.
(4) If the Chief or designate is of the opinion that the applicant is not a suitable candidate to be licenced as a taxi operator in the city, the Chief or designate shall refuse to issue or renew the licence.
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(5) No person shall omit or fail to provide any relevant information, or knowingly provide any false, inaccurate or misleading information, when applying for or renewing a taxi operator’s licence pursuant to the provisions of this Bylaw. (6) Any application that is discovered to have omitted or otherwise failed to include any relevant information, or which contains any false, inaccurate or misleading information, shall be refused a licence and dependent upon the nature of the information omitted or provided, the Chief or designate may refuse the applicant from applying for any further taxi operator’s licence.
(7) If a taxi operator’s licence has been issued or renewed by the Chief or designate and the Chief or designate subsequently comes to the decision, based on any non-compliance with the requirements of this Bylaw, that the holder of the taxi operator’s licence no longer meets the requirements of the Bylaw, the Chief or designate may:
(a) revoke the taxi operator’s licence; or (b) suspend the taxi operator’s licence for a period of time not exceeding the unexpired term of the licence; or (c) suspend the taxi operator’s licence until the requirements of the Bylaw, in the opinion of the Chief or designate, have been complied with.
13. Certificate of Police Approval
(1) Prior to operating a taxi, all taxi operators within the City of Estevan initially shall make application to the Chief of Police for a Certificate of Police Approval, pursuant to all applicable sections of The Traffic Safety Act.
(2) The Chief of Police or designate shall review the certificates annually and may review any certificate at any time. In such cases as they deems appropriate, the Chief of Police may withdraw such certificates and give notice of such withdrawal to the City Clerk, Licence Inspector and the applicant.
(3) The Chief of Police or designate shall not issue a Certificate of Police Approval, nor shall the Estevan Police Service issue a taxi operator’s licence should any applicant have any convictions of a criminal offense as defined by the Criminal Code of Canada.
(4) The Chief of Police or designate shall not issue a Certificate of Police Approval, nor shall the Estevan Police Service issue a taxi operator’s licence should any applicant have any convictions of an offense as defined by the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act.
(5) If the Chief of Police is of the opinion that it may not be in the public interest to issue or renew a Certificate of Police Approval; their decision shall be final.
14. Issuance of a Taxi Operator’s Licence
(1) Upon the approval of an application under this bylaw and upon payment of the licence fee prescribed in Schedule "D" attached hereto, the Licence Inspector shall issue to the applicant an annual taxi operator’s licence, which clearly displays on the front:
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(a) a photograph of the taxi operator; (b) the name of the person to whom the licence is granted; (c) the taxi operator licence number issued by the Licence Inspector; and (d) the expiry date of the taxi operator’s licence;
(2) Taxi operator licence and the photo identification shall remain the property of the City.
(3) A taxi operator licence shall not be assigned or transferred.
(4) All taxi operators licences issued pursuant to this Bylaw shall expire on December 31st of the calendar year in which the licence was issued and must be renewed annually.
15. Conditions Attaching to a Taxi Operator’s Licence
(1) The Chief of Police may impose any additional terms and conditions on a licence issued pursuant to this part if in the Chief’s opinion:
(a) it is necessary to ensure compliance with any duties imposed on the taxi operator pursuant to this Bylaw; (b) it is necessary to ensure the integrity of the licensing system in the Bylaw; and (c) it is appropriate and in the public interest to do so.
(2) Every taxi operator shall comply with the terms, conditions and restrictions to which the licence is subject.
PART 5: TAXI OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES
Every Taxi Operator in the City of Estevan shall:
16. Operator Appearance and Behaviour
(1) At all times when operating a taxi shall maintain a neat, clean and properly groomed personal appearance and dress appropriately.
(2) At all times when operating a taxi shall be civil and courteous toward all passengers and prospective passengers.
(3) At all times when operating a taxi, shall conduct themselves in a prudent and safe manner.
(4) At all times when operating a taxi, ensure that the taxi is operated in a safe and controlled manner according to the rules of the road as defined under The Traffic Safety Act.
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(5) Upon request of any passenger, provide in writing to such passenger their taxi operator’s licence number, taxi identification number, and the name and address of the taxi company for which the operator is driving for.
(6) Taxi operators must comply with all applicable municipal, provincial and federal regulations and legislation, failure to do so may result in suspension or revocation of their taxi operator’s licence.
17. Licence and Taxi Fares Visible
(1) At all times when operating a taxi, place the taxi operator’s licence issued by Estevan Police Service, so that the front of the identification card is clearly visible to any passenger who rides in the taxi.
(2) At all times when operating a taxi, carry a valid taxi operator’s licence and shall produce the taxi operator’s licence for inspection when requested to do so by the Licence Inspector.
(3) At all times when operating a taxi, display only their taxi operator’s licence in the taxi and display no other identification card.
(4) At all times when operating a taxi, ensure that a clearly labelled decal indicating the applicable taxi fares as outlined in Schedule “E” is affixed to the interior of the taxi and is plainly visible to passengers.
(5) At all times when operating a taxi, ensure that the statement; “should the taximeter not be turned on, the ride is free” is plainly visible to passengers.
18. Taxi Fares to be Charged
(1) At all times when operating a taxi, engage the taximeter in accordance with the provisions of section 42 of this Bylaw. Should the taximeter not be turned on, the ride is free;
(2) Operate a taxi only when the taximeter is sealed and the seal is intact; and
(3) Charge the taxi fares in accordance with Schedule “E” of this Bylaw.
19. Shortest Practicable Route
(1) At all times when operating a taxi, take the shortest practicable route from the starting location to the end destination. Taxis are not permitted to travel down back alleys while transporting passengers.
20. Number of Passengers
(1) At all times when operating a taxi, permit no more passengers than the number of seatbelts available for use in the taxi.
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21. Passenger Property
(1) Take care of all property left in the taxi by any passenger and deliver it immediately to the Estevan Police Service.
22. Receipts
(1) Upon the request of the passenger, provide a receipt for the trip.
23. Trip Record
(1) At all times when operating a taxi, keep with them a daily trip record of each trip the taxi operator has made during that work period, which shall contain the information set out in “Schedule “C”, and provide the information to the Licence Inspector as requested.
(2) Trip records shall be kept on record by the taxi company for a minimum period of six (6) months.
24. Smoking and Alcohol in the Taxi
(1) Taxi operators shall not drink, consume, or have in their possession any alcoholic beverage or other drug capable of causing impairment;
(2) Taxi operators shall ensure that no person, including the taxi operator, smokes, burns, uses or holds a lighted or otherwise heated cigarette, cigar, pipe, electronic cigarette, vaporizer, hookah or similar equipment in a taxi during any period that the vehicle is made available for hire, including any break or waiting period;
(3) Taxi Operators shall not operate or be in control of a taxi while they have knowingly caused to be carried therein any drugs or narcotics defined by Controlled Drugs and Substances Act;
25. Documents to be kept in the Taxi
(1) At all times when operating a taxi, ensure that the following documents are in the taxi and shall produce to the Estevan Police Service or Licence Inspector as requested:
(a) a validated Light Vehicle Safety Inspection Certificate or a copy thereof; (b) a current Saskatchewan Driver’s Licence issued by Saskatchewan Government Insurance; (c) a current taxi operator’s licence issued by the Estevan Police Service; and (d) a current vehicle registration for the taxi;
26. Reporting Requirements
(1) Immediately notify the Estevan Police Service of:
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(a) being charged with or convicted of any criminal offense as defined by the Criminal Code of Canada; or (b) being charged with or convicted of any offence under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; or (c) being charged with or convicted of any offence under The Traffic Safety Act; or (d) cancellation, suspension or revocation of the driver’s driving privileges or Saskatchewan Driver’s Licence;
27. Documentation of Complaints
(1) Taxi operators must document all complaints received from passengers and provide such documentation to the taxi company and the Licence Inspector immediately.
28. Vehicle Cleanliness, Maintenance and Repair
(1) The interior of every vehicle including the trunk must be maintained in a clean and tidy condition. At a minimum, the vehicle must be:
(a) free of all dirt, dust, grease, oil and any item which can be transferred onto a passenger’s clothing or possessions; (b) free of all garbage or other items not essential to the operation of the taxi; (c) free of all noxious substances; and (d) free of excess wear, including tears and cigarette burns in the upholstery.
(2) The exterior of every vehicle must be maintained in good repair and in a clean condition, free from exterior body damage or defects which may cause injury or damage to the persons and property of passengers.
PART 6: LICENCE EXPIRATION AND RENEWAL
29. Expiration of Licence
(1) All taxi operators licences issued pursuant to this Bylaw shall expire on December 31st of the calendar year in which the licence was issued and must be renewed annually.
30. Renewal of Licence
(1) An application to renew any licence under this Bylaw must be received by the Estevan Police Service one month prior to the expiry date.
(2) Failure to renew any licence under this Bylaw one month prior to the expiry date may result in late fees being applied to the licence renewal. Late fees are specified in Schedule “D” of this Bylaw;
(3) The application must also include the applicable licence fee specified in Schedule “D” of this Bylaw;
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(4) The application must be made on such forms and include such information as prescribed by the Estevan Police Service.
PART 7: TAXI COMPANIES
31. Taxi Companies
(1) No person/corporation/business shall carry on business of a taxi company in the City of Estevan unless that person has a valid business licence with the City of Estevan.
32. Taxi Company Responsibilities
Every taxi company in the City of Estevan shall:
33. Licences, Registration, Insurance and Safety
(1) Maintain vehicle registration and insurance on each taxi identifying the owner of the vehicle and class PT designation.
(2) Annually submit each taxi for a safety inspection and provide the Licence Inspector a SGI Light Vehicle Inspection Certificate from a licenced mechanic certifying that each vehicle is mechanically safe, free of body damage that might be harmful to passengers or impact the road worthy condition of the vehicle.
(3) Ensure that each taxi complies with the safety requirements to maintain a validated Light Vehicle Inspection Certificate.
(4) Taxi Companies must ensure that their vehicle fleet is compliant with all the provisions of this Bylaw and in addition are compliant with all applicable municipal, provincial and federal regulations and legislation.
34. Vehicle Equipment and Markings
(1) Ensure that each taxi is equipped with an approved operating taximeter and that every taximeter shall be installed within the taxi so that it is plainly visible at all times to the passengers in the taxi. The cost of the meter installation and annual maintenance is the responsibility of the taxi company.
(2) Taxi rates shall be provided on the passenger windows and/or body of each taxi visible to all passengers.
(3) Ensure that every taxi is equipped with seatbelts which are functional, visible and accessible for the convenient use of all passengers.
35. Use of Licenced Operators Only
(1) Taxi Companies shall only allow their taxis to be driven by operators who are licenced by the Estevan Police Service.
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(2) Taxi Companies shall instruct and ensure that their Taxi Operators meet all the requirements of this Bylaw.
36. Documentation of Complaints
(1) Taxi Companies are responsible for the behavior and actions of their Taxi Operators and employees and shall at all times ensure that they behave appropriately.
(2) Taxi Companies must document all complaints received from passengers and provide such documentation to the Licence Inspector immediately.
37. Notification of Information Change
(1) When there occurs for any reason a change in the employment status of any taxi operator, the taxi company shall inform the Licence Inspection of the change immediately.
38. Maintaining Records
(1) Maintain accurate records of the maintenance on each taxi and make the records available to the Licence Inspector upon request.
(2) Maintain accurate trip records and make the records available to the Licence Inspector upon request.
(3) Failure to properly maintain records pursuant to this Bylaw or to provide access to records when requested pursuant to this Bylaw shall result in:
(a) on the first offence, the suspension of the taxi company’s Licence for twenty four (24) hours; (b) on the second offence, the suspension of the taxi company’s Licence for forty eight (48) hours; (c) on the third offence, the suspension of the taxi company’s Licence for seventy two (72) hours; and; (d) any subsequent offence shall result in the revocation of the taxi company’s licence.
(4) If the Taxi Company’s licence is suspended at any time, this also includes the suspension of any taxi operations under that company’s Licence.
PART 8: TAXI LICENCE
39. Taxi Licence
(1) No person shall operate a taxi within the City of Estevan unless such taxi has a valid City of Estevan taxi licence that shall be renewed annually.
(2) Every taxi company shall provide full particulars of their vehicle fleet as to:
(a) Make; (b) Model;
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(c) Year; (d) Color; (e) VIN number; (f) Licence plate number; (g) A valid certificate of registration for a vehicle; (h) Full particulars of any taximeter installed or to be installed in a vehicle; and (i) A valid taxi inspection certificate and decal from a qualified mechanic appointed by the Traffic Safety Services of the Government of Saskatchewan.
(3) The Estevan Police Service shall issue a licence and designate a taxi number that must be displayed in a prominent place on the inside and on the outside of the taxi in such a size that can easily be seen by customers. The cost of such signage is the responsibility of taxi company.
(4) The taxi company shall notify the Estevan Police Service immediately should any taxi be involved in an accident.
(5) Any taxi that has been involved in an accident shall be immediately taken out of service until the taxi company can provide the Estevan Police Service with a valid Taxi Inspection Certificate completed after an inspection/repairs have been made to the vehicle. The cost of the taxi inspection and all annual or taxi inspections as required under this Bylaw; are the responsibility of the taxi company.
(6) The taxi company shall notify the Estevan Police Service should any taxi be permanently taken out of service and the number designated for that taxi shall not be used again.
PART 9: VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
40. Vehicle Equipment
(1) Every taxi must be equipped with:
(a) a taximeter approved by the Licence Inspector; and (b) fully functional dome lights and topper capable of illumination.
41. Vehicle Markings
(1) Every taxi must have affixed to it on each side of the vehicle, a decal or other marking identifying the company with which the taxi is affiliated.
42. Taximeter
(1) Every taximeter shall be:
(a) installed and calibrated so as to operate automatically while the taxi is providing service to passengers whether or not the taxi is in motion;
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(b) tested and sealed by the Licence Inspector annually or otherwise as required by the Chief of Police; (c) equipped with a light of sufficient power to illuminate the dial of the taximeter at all times when the taxi is on duty; (d) installed within the taxi so that it is clearly visible at all times to the passengers in the taxi; (e) maintained in good working condition at all times; (f) set so as to record the fare according to the taxi fares prescribed by Schedule “E” in this Bylaw and affixed to the interior of the vehicle; and (g) used only when an authorized seal is intact.
(2) A taximeter or seal must not be tampered with by any person.
(3) When transporting passengers, the meter shall not be started until the passenger is properly seated in the vehicle and shall be turned off immediately when the vehicle arrives at the final destination.
(4) Notwithstanding subsection (3), shall be construed to prevent the Taxi Operator from charging wait time, when asked to wait by a passenger.
(5) After conducting an inspection of a taximeter and upon being satisfied that the taximeter is functioning properly, the Licence Inspector shall place a seal upon the taximeter in such a manner that the working mechanism of the taximeter cannot be reached or tampered with unless the seal is broken.
(6) If the taxi operator or Taxi Company has reason to believe that the taximeter in the taxi may not be functioning properly, they shall immediately take the vehicle out of service and inform the Licence Inspector. The Taxi Company shall make the taxi available for taximeter inspection and testing.
(7) When a taximeter has been repaired or replaced, the taxi company shall immediately inform the Licence Inspector of the repair or replacement of the taximeter and shall make the taxi available to the Licence Inspector for inspection.
(8) If information comes to the attention of a Licence Inspector which causes them to believe that a taximeter may not be not functioning properly; the Licence Inspector may require the taxi company to make the taxi available for an inspection of the taximeter at a time and place directed by the Licence Inspector.
(9) In the event of a change in the taxi fares prescribed by Schedule “E” in this Bylaw, the taxi company shall make the taxi available for the purpose of resetting the taximeter. The taximeter must be resealed by the Licence Inspector.
43. Vehicle Inspection and Safety
(1) Every taxi must have an annual Light Vehicle Inspection completed by a Saskatchewan Government Insurance accredited mechanic at a facility approved by Saskatchewan Government Insurance.
(2) Every taxi must have an annual inspection completed by the Licence Inspector.
(2) Notwithstanding subsections (1) and (2), the Licence Inspector may, at their discretion, require more frequent inspections at a facility appointed by the Licence Inspector.
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(3) The validated Light Vehicle Inspection Certificate sticker must be affixed to the rear passenger side window and a copy of the current inspection certificate must remain in the taxi at all times.
PART 10: IMPOUNDMENT OF A VEHICLE
44. Impoundment
(1) If, in the opinion of the Chief of Police or designate, a taxi is unsafe to convey passengers, the Chief of Police or designate may order that the taxi be removed from service immediately.
(2) An order pursuant to subsection (1) may be given, verbally or in writing, to all or any of the following:
(a) the taxi company; or/and (b) the taxi operator.
(3) Upon receipt of an order, the person to whom the order is directed shall immediately remove the taxi from service.
(4) The taxi shall remain out of service until the vehicle passes a Light Vehicle Inspection completed by a Saskatchewan Government Insurance accredited mechanic.
(5) If the person to whom the order is directed refuses or neglects to remove the taxi from service, the Chief of Police may impound the vehicle.
(6) The vehicle, if impounded, must not be removed or released until all fees, costs and charges relating to the impoundment have been paid.
PART 11: SUSPENSION AND REVOCATION OF LICENCES
45. Licence Suspension and Revocation
(1) Any licence issued under this Bylaw may be suspended or revoked for any of the following reasons:
(a) a Taxi Company or Taxi Operator has violated or failed to comply with any provision of this Bylaw; (b) a Taxi Company or Taxi Operator has violated or failed to comply with any condition of the licence; (c) a Taxi Company or Taxi Operator has refused to allow an inspection as authorized by this Bylaw; (d) a Taxi Company or Taxi Operator has given false or misleading information in the application for the licence; (e) a Taxi Company or Taxi Operator has been charged with or convicted of any criminal offense as defined by the Criminal Code of Canada; (f) a Taxi Company or Taxi Operator has been charged with or convicted of any offense as defined by the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act; (g) a Taxi Operator has been convicted of any Traffic Offences set out in Schedule “B” as defined by The Traffic Safety Act; or
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(h) a Taxi Operator’s driving privileges or Saskatchewan Driver’s Licence has been suspended, cancelled or revoked. The fact that a conviction is being appealed shall have no effect on the suspension or revocation of the Taxi licence.
(2) The Chief of Police shall provide written notice of the suspension or revocation in a brief statement setting forth the grounds for suspension or revocation.
(3) A person whose licence has been revoked under this section may not apply for a new licence for a period of one year from the date that the revocation took place.
(4) The power to suspend or revoke a licence pursuant to this section is in addition to the penalties contained in Section 46. The Chief of Police may suspend or revoke a licence whether or not the licencee has been charged or convicted of an offence under this Bylaw.
PART 12: OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
46. Offences
(1) No person shall:
(a) Contravene or fail to comply with any provision of this Bylaw; (b) Contravene or fail to comply with a term or condition of any licence; (c) Destroy, alter or deface any licence issued pursuant to this Bylaw; or (d) Obstruct or interfere with any Inspector or any other person acting under the authority of this Bylaw.
(2) Except where a penalty is specifically provided for in this bylaw, every person who contravenes any provision of subsection (1) is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction:
(a) In the case of an individual, to a fine not exceeding $10,000.00 and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine not exceeding $10,000.00 for each day during which the offence continues; and (b) In the case of a corporation, to a fine not exceeding $25,000.00 and, in the case of a continuing offence, to a further fine not exceeding $25,000.00 for each day during which the offence continues.
(3) Every person who contravenes a provision of this bylaw is guilty of an offense and liable on summary conviction to a fine of not less than:
(a) For the first offence of $250.00; (b) For the second offence of $500.00; (c) For the third or subsequent offence of not less than $500.00 and not more than $10,000.00 in the case of an individual or $25,000.00 in the case of a corporation.
(4) Offences under this Bylaw are designated as offences for which proceedings may be commenced pursuant to Part III of The Summary Offences Procedure Act, 1990 by the issuance of a summons ticket.
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(5) A person to whom a summons ticket is issued pursuant to subsection (4) shall, upon the request by the person issuing the summons ticket, provide his or her name, address and date of birth. A person who fails to provide this information is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to the penalty set out in subsection (2).
(6) (a) Notwithstanding subsection (2), in the case of a person who contravenes subsection (1) for the first time, a Licence Inspector or a peace officer may issue a notice of violation to that person.
(b) The notice of violation shall provide that the person shall not be prosecuted for the contravention if the person, within 14 calendar days of the date of the notice of violation, pays the City the sum of:
I. $250.00 in the case of an individual; or
II. $500.00 in the case of a corporation.
(c) The fine pursuant to clause (b) must be paid:
III. in person, to the Estevan Police Service located at Estevan Police Service, Estevan, Saskatchewan;
(7) If the prosecutor considers it appropriate, the prosecutor may, on or before the court appearance date, permit a person who has been issued a summons ticket to pay the amount specified in clause (6)(b) to avoid prosecution.
PART 13: UNSPECIFIED PENALTY
47. Unspecified Penalty
(1) Any offence of this Bylaw that has not been provided a penalty in Schedule “A” shall be considered to be unspecified and subject to a fine of not less than $250.00 and not more than $10,000.00 in the case of a Taxi Operator.
(2) Any offence of this Bylaw that has not been provided a penalty in Schedule “A” shall be considered to be unspecified and subject to a fine of not less than $500.00 and not more than $10,000.00 in the case of a Taxi Owner.
PART 14: REPLEALING BYLAWS
48. Repealed Bylaws
Bylaw 2005-1714 and 2008-1775 and any other bylaws are hereby repealed.
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PART 15: EFFECTIVE DATE OF BYLAW
49. This Bylaw shall come into force and take effect on the day of final passing.
City of Estevan
______Roy Ludwig, Mayor
______Judy Pilloud, City Clerk
Introduced and read a first time this day of .
Read a second time this day of .
Read a third and final time this day of .
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Schedule “A” Fines or Voluntary Penalties
Section Offence Fine 6(1) Operate a taxi company without a valid business licence $250.00 11(1) Operate a taxi without a valid Taxi Operator Licence $250.00 12(5) Omit, Fail or Knowingly provide false information on a Taxi Operator Application $300.00 15(2) Fail to comply with the terms, conditions, or restrictions attaching to Taxi Operator Licence $250.00 17(1) Fail to post Taxi Operator’s Licence that is clearly visible to passengers $250.00 17(4) Fail to display fees in a taxi $250.00 20(1) Exceed passenger capacity $250.00 22(1) Fail to provide receipt when requested $250.00 23(1) Fail to keep/maintain a daily trip record $250.00 37(1) Fail to notify Licence Inspector of change in Operator status $250.00 39(1) Operate a Taxi without a valid Taxi Licence $500.00 39(4) Fail to notify immediately when any taxi is involved in an accident $250.00 39(5) Fail to take a taxi out of service after being involved in an accident $500.00 40(1)(a) Operate a taxi without a taximeter $500.00 42(1)(g) Operate a taxi with an unsealed meter $500.00 42(2) Tamper with taximeter or taximeter seal $500.00
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Schedule “B” Offences under The Traffic Safety Act
Offence Section Offence Section Drive at a speed greater than Drive in excess of 50 km/hr over 60 km/hr when passing a (a) s. 199(2) (f) s.205(1) the speed limit. stopped tow truck with its amber lights in operation. Drive at a speed that is greater Drive without due care and (b) s. 199(3) (g) s. 213(1) than reasonable and safe. attention. Exceed the speed limit in a school Drive without reasonable (c) s. 200(2) (h) s. 213(2) zone. consideration for others. Drive at a speed greater than 60 km/hr when passing: (a) a highway worker or flag person; Driver preform stunt/activity (b) any highway equipment likely to distract/startle or (d) occupied by a highway worker s. 203(1) (i) s. 214(2) interfere with users of the and marked in the prescribed highway. manner; (c) any highway equipment that has its warning lights in operation. Drive at a speed greater than 60 Using electronic km/hr when passing an (e) s. 204(1) (j) communications equipment s. 241.1 emergency vehicle with its while driving. emergency lights in operation.
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Schedule “C” Trip Record
Every Taxi Operator shall record the following information for each trip dispatched and completed:
(a) the date and time of pick-up and drop off; (b) the address of pick up and drop off; (c) the duration of taxi trip; (d) the number of passengers; and (e) the full name of the taxi operator.
Schedule “D” Licence Fees
Licence Fees Amount Taxi Operator’s Licence & Picture Identification $ 80.00 Duplicate Picture Identification $ 30.00 Taxi Licence $ 125.00 Late Fees for Taxi Operator’s Renewal Licence $160.00
Schedule “E” Taxi Fares
General Taxi Fares
Every person operating a taxi shall charge or collect only the following:
(a) $5.50 for the hire of a taxi; and
(b) $0.25 for each additional 100 meters/weight time or part thereof.
If a flat rate is offered, the rate may not exceed the amount shown on the taximeter at the final destination.
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Bylaw 2020-2021
A BYLAW TO PROVIDE FOR THE CHARGING OF FEE FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF ESTEVAN.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Section 8 (1) (I) of The Cities Act the City may set service charges for services provided and may set the time and place and the manner in which they will be payable;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the City of Estevan deems it necessary and desirable to do so;
NOW, THERFORE, the Council of the City of Estevan hereby enacts as follows:
1. That the following service charges shall be set as identified in Schedule A 2. The fees indicated in of this Bylaw shall be payable at the time of request.
3. FORMER BYLAW REPEALED That Bylaw 2018-2011 of the City of Estevan, Saskatchewan and all amendments thereto are hereby repealed; such repeal shall not prejudicially affect any matter or thing whatever done, existing or pending at the time of such repeal.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This Bylaw shall come into force and effect upon final passing.
CITY OF ESTEVAN
Roy Ludwig Mayor
Judy Pilloud City Clerk
Read a first time this day of .
Read a second time this day of , .
Read a third time approved and adopted for use by the City of Estevan this day of , .
Bylaw 2020-2021 Schedule A
Description of Service 2020 Administration Units Fees Photocopying /page $0.50 Faxing /page $1.00 NSF Cheque Charge /cheque $45.00 Commissioner for Oaths and Witnessing Services /document $10.00 Administration Research Fee /hour $25.00 Digital Media Copy /stick $10.00 Digital Image /photo $15.00 Public Accounts (paper copy) $15.00 Annual Budget (paper copy) $15.00 Traffic Bylaw (paper copy) $25.00 Zoning Bylaw (paper copy) $25.00 Official Community Plan (paper copy) $50.00 City Pins /pin $2.50 City Flags /flag $85.00 City Maps $25.00 Color Maps $50.00
Where it is determined that the information requested will take extensive time to research, Section 5 (1) and (3) of the Local Authority Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act Regulations will apply.
Request for Access in Information 20.00
Where time is in access of one hour 25.00/hr
Description of Service 2020 Finance Units Fees Tax Certificate $25.00 Assessment Field Sheets/assessment (Agents) $15.00 Tax Information Request (verbal) $15.00 Registration of Tax Lien /title $50.00 Registration of all other Interests /title $75.00 Tax Enforcement /title $120.00 Tax Enforcement Final Notice /title $250.00 Reprinting of Tax Notice /notice $5.00 Assessment Roll Property Profile /property $5.00 Tax Inquiry (written) $15.00
Description of Service 2020 Engineering Units Fees Utility Service Termination Deposit $5,000.00 Utility Service Disconnect /property 77.00 Utility Service Reconnect (turn on service after hours) / property 150.00 Sewer and Water Inspections $50.00 Water and Sewer History of a Property /property $25.00 Engineering Information Requests $25.00 Water Pressure Concerns – if not City related /property $50.00 Water Quality Concerns – if not City related /property $50.00 Property Pin Locates $25/pin $50.00
Description of Service 2020 Building Inspector Units Fees Building Official Any Letter Request /letter $50.00 Third Party Inspections /inspection $50.00 Preliminary Site Plan – City Property $50.00 Preliminary Site Pan – Other Property $50.00 Scanner/Plotter Use – First Scan $50.00 additional scans $25.00 per scan $25.00
Description of Service 2020 Fire Department Units Fees Review and Approval of Plans for new or existing buildings /request $75.00 Outdoor Fire Pits (Excluding Barbeques) /permit $10.00 Outdoor Fireplace and Chimnea Approval /permit $10.00 Fire Works and Pyrotechnics Display Permit /permit $75.00
Description of Service 2020 Leisure Services Fees & Charges Units Fees Rentals - Transport Not Included Conference Room / Hour $26.50 City Wide Registration Table (3% increase) / Table $90.00 Playpark (rent pool & shack with staff)(3% increase) / 3 Hours $168.00 Park Permit Admin $26.50 Key Deposit (All Leisure Facilities, inc Tennis Courts) Deposit $100.00 Sports Fields Soccer Field Annual Fee / Season $5679.00 Girls Softball Diamond Annual Fee / Season $6723.00 Boys Baseball Diamond Annual Fee / Season $7880.00 Adult Slo-Pitch Diamond Annual Fee / Team $550.00 Adult Recreation Softball /Team $550/00 Tennis Court Key Deposit / Season $100.00 Multi-Purpose Room (Youth/Family/Non Profit) / Hour $55.00 Multi-Purpose Room (Profit) / Hour $110.00
Description of Service 2020 2018-2020 Leisure Services Fees & Charges Units Fees Arena Ice Rental: September 1 – April 30 Affinity Place, PDIC All Fees Include Ice Resurfacing Minor Ice Groups / Hour $115.00 Statutory Holiday /Hour $165.00 Adult User Groups/Private Rentals/Casual Rentals / Hour $196.00 Last Minute Ice Rental (24 hour window) / Hour $115.00
Description of Service 2020 Leisure Services Fees & Charges Units Fees Facility Admissions – Estevan Leisure Centre
Child Daily (17% increase) $3.50 Child 1 Month Facility Pass (17% increase) $45.50 Child 3 Month Facility Pass $83.00 Child 6 Month Facility Pass $156.00 Child Master Facility Pass (10 admissions, no expiry) $35.00 Senior/Youth Daily (10% increase) $5.50 Senior/Youth 1 Month Facility Pass $48.00 Senior/Youth 3 Month Facility Pass $105.00 Senior/Youth 6 Month Facility Pass $200.00 Senior/Youth Master Facility Pass $48.00 (10 admissions, no expiry) (10% increase) Adult Daily $10.00 Adult 1 Month Facility Pass $55.00 Adult 3 Month Facility Pass $140.00 Adult 6 Month Facility Pass $253.00 Adult Master Facility Pass (10 admissions, no expiry) $77.00 Family Daily (7% increase) $15.00 Family 1 Month Facility Pass $120.00 Family 3 Month Facility Pass $330.00 Family 6 Month Facility Pass $595.00 Family Master Facility Pass (10 admissions, no expiry) $140.00 Locker in Change Room / Month $12.00 Playcare Daily Fee / Hour $5.00 Playcare Punch Card / Card $50.00
• 10% off passes purchased in September (Shutdown) • 10% off customer appreciation in December Description of Service 2020 2018-2020 Leisure Services Fees & Charges Units Fees Dry Floor Rental - Affinity Place Private/Commercial Groups / Day $4470.00 Non Profit Groups (Local Clubs, Charities, / Day $1379.00 Fundraisers) Sporting Activities / Hour $64.00 Lounge Rental / Hour $65.00 Additional Services Set Up & Tear Down / Day $2673.50 Glass Removal / Day $2673.50 Floor Install Over Ice / Day $2673.50 Dry Floor Rental – LMC, Curling Rink No Set Up/Take Down Charges - Includes Table & Chairs Private/Commercial Groups / Day $3395.00 Non Profit Groups (Local Clubs, Charities, / Day $1061.00 Fundraisers) Sporting Activities / Hour $64.00 Curling Club Annual Rent: September 15 – April 15 Annual $31,827.00 Rentals - Transport Not Included Table (8 foot plastic) / Table $12.75 Chair (metal, folding) / Chair $1.75 Bleacher (3 rows) / Bleacher $44.00 Stage (8*14 section) / Section $45.00 Forecourt (Tables/Chairs Included) / Day $110.00 Tennis Court Key Deposit / Season $10.00 Multi-Purpose Room (Youth/Family/Non Profit) / Hour $56.00 Multi-Purpose Room (Profit) / Hour $112.00
Description of Service 2020 Leisure Services Fees & Charges Units Fees Pool Swimming Lessons Units Swimming Lessons (All levels)(3% increase) / Set $60.00 Private Swimming Lessons ( 5 - 30 minute Lessons) / Set $115.00 Semi – Private Swimming Lessons / Set $88.00 (5 – 30 minute Lessons) School Swimming Lessons (45 minute Lessons) / Instructor $37.00 Babysitting Training Course (Red Cross) / Course $46.00 Swimming Instructor Advance Lesson Water Safety Instructor (WSI) / Course $300.00 Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Re-Certification / Re-Cert $87.50 Lifeguard Advance Lesson Bronze Cross or Red Cross Assistant Lifeguard Course / Course $275.00 Private Pool Rental Minor Swim Club Rental (Eels, Sharks, Mermaids) / Hour $113.00 Standard First Aid $150.00 First Aid Recertification $87.50
Description of Service 2020 Cemetery Services Fees & Charges Units Fees Cemetery Lot Purchase Prices without tax Full Lot Adult / child (all available sections) /lot 795.00 Infant Lot (section 10 only) / lot 475.00 Columbarium Niche (top four rows) / niche 2592.00 Columbarium Niche (bottom two rows) / niche 2268.00 Columbarium Gardens Memorial Stone 475.00 Columbarium Gardens Single lot (1m x 1m) /lot 475.00 Columbarium Gardens Double lot (1m x 1.5 m) 550.00 Interment Interment – Summer Weekday (April 15 – Oct 15) Ash(Ground lot or Niche – (Adult /Child/Infant) / lot or niche 220.00 Full Burial – Child / Infant 440.00 Full Burial – Adult 719.00 Ash (Ground lot or Niche – Adult/Child/Infant / lot or niche 260.00 Full Burial – Child/ Infant 624.00 Full Burial – Adult 873.00 Interment –Winter Weekday (Oct 16 – April 14) Ash (Ground lot or Niche – Adult /Child/Infant) /lot or niche 315.00 Full burial – Child / Infant 634.00 Full burial – Adult 938.00 Interment – Winter Holiday / Weekend Ash ( Ground lot or Niche – Adult/Child/Infant) 374.00 Full Burial – Child/Infant 748.00 Full Burial - Adult 1063.00 Disinterment (Summer weekday only service) Removal of Human Remains 2160.00 Removal of Cremated Remains (Columbarium Niche) 220.00 Removal of Cremated Remains (Ground Lot) 315.00 Administration Fees Staking Permits – monument placement 36.00 Return / transfer of Cemetery lot rights 60.00
Site specific requested work ( hourly rates on actuals)