28 June 1999

To:Chairman and Members of the North York Community Council

From:Roberto Stopnicki,

Director, Transportation Services - District 3

Subject:Street Vending Permit Application #117: Park Home Avenue

North side, west of Yonge Street

North York Centre

Purpose:

To consider an appeal of the Transportation Division's refusal of an application from Mrs. Bistra Katzartcheva for a street vending permit to sell hot dogs and sausages on the north side of Park Home Avenue, west of Yonge Street.

Source of funds:

There are no costs associated with the appeal.

Recommendations:

That the applicant's appeal of the decision to refuse the application not be supported.

Background:

Mrs. Katzartcheva submitted an application on April 7, to the Transportation Services Division of the Works and Emergency Services Department. Staff met on site with the applicant, where it was determined that there is sufficient space within the municipal boulevard to accommodate the placement of a hot dog vending cart and that the cart would not create a pedestrian impediment or sight obstruction. The proposed location is located on the north side of Park Home Avenue, west of Yonge Street.

Discussion:

In accordance with By-law No. 32100, of the former City of North York, the Public Health Department, Road Operations Unit and the local Councillors were solicited for comments regarding the application.

The Public Health Department and Road Operations Unit indicated that they have no objection to the issuance of a permit.

Councillor Norman Gardner advised, however, that he was unable to support the application as additional street vending could have a significant impact on an already ailing food court in the Civic Centre. Councillor John Filion advised that he concurs with Councillor Norman Gardner's decision to refuse the application.

Conclusions:

In light of the objections from the local Councillors, the request for an appeal of the decision to refuse the application should not be approved.

Contact Name:

Allen Pinkerton, Manager of Traffic Operations - District 3

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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