25 January 1999
To:Chairman and Members of the North York Community Council
From:Roberto Stopnicki, Director
Transportation Services - District 3
Subject:Appeal of Street Vending Permit #109, Godstone Road
North York Seneca Heights
Purpose:To consider an appeal of a decision to refuse an application by Fatemeh Sorghans
for a street vending permit to sell hot dogs, sausages and cold drinks on the south side of
Godstone Road, east of Don Mills Road.
Source of funds:
There are no costs associated with the appeal of the refusal of the vending application.
Recommendations:
That Council adopt the staff report and that the vending permit not be issued.
Council Reference/Background/History:
This division received an application Mr. Sorghans to sell hot dogs, sausages and cold drinks
on the south side of Godstone Road, east of Don Mills Road.
In accordance with By-Law No. 32100 of the former City of North York, staff of the
Transportation Services Division of the Works and Emergency Services Department
canvassed the local Councillors' offices and Public Health Department for comments.
Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:
As a result of investigations and comments, it was determined that:
- There was sufficient space within the municipal boulevard to accommodate the request and
that the vending operations would not create a pedestrian impediment or sight obstruction;
- The Public Health Department had no objection with regards to the application provided
that the applicant complied with Ontario Regulation 562/9 (Food Premises); and
- Councillor David Shiner, due to concerns from local residents, could not support the
issuance of a permit, unless it could be issued temporarily.
The solution, Mr. Michael Doyle requests the opportunity to represent Mr. Sorghans at the
North York Community Council.
Conclusions:
Based upon the objection received, the vending permit should be refused.
Contact Name:
Allen Pinkerton, Manager, Traffic Operations
395-7463 (telephone)
395-7482 (facsimile)
ajpinker@city.north-york.on.ca (e-mail)
Roberto Stopnicki,
Director, Transportation Services - District 3
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