returning such reports. Detailed financial breakdowns for regulatory options, including costs associated with administrative, inspection or enforcement processes, would be included in the report should Council request it.

Consultations:

Bill Tetler, Manager of By-law Enforcement

Anne Marie Albidone, Manager of Environmental Services

Rob Vani, Manager of Inspections

Adam Szymczak, Senior Planner - Zoning

Jude Malott, Executive Initiatives Coordinator

Conclusion:

The recent increase in complaints related to clothing donation bins correlates to the current pandemic climate as complaints have been negligible in previous years. A review of comparable municipalities indicates a trend in Ontario towards regulating clothing donation bins through licencing regimes sharing similar qualities across jurisdictions. If Council wishes to regulate clothing donation bins, a stand-alone by-law or an additional schedule to the Licensing by-law could be created to address some issues related to blight, safety, misleading signage, bin locations and zones of operation. Zoning By-law 8600 could also be amended to define and regulate clothing donation bins, but similar results could be achieved with more efficient enforcement options through licensing.

Planning Act Matters: N/A

Approvals:

Name	Title
Gary Cian	Deputy License Commissioner/SeniorManager of Policy, Gaming, Licensing andBy-law Enforcement
Thom Hunt	City Planner
Shelby Askin Hager	City Solicitor, Corporate Leader for Economic Development and Public Safety
Valerie Critchley	City Clerk/License Commissioner, Corporate Leader for Public Engagement and Human Services
Onorio Colucci	Chief Administrative Officer