Application for Sidewalk/Boulevard Vending Permit -
John Street, East Side, 9 Metres North of Richmond Street West
(Downtown)
The Toronto Community Council recommends that the application for sidewalk/boulevard vending on John
Street, east side, 9 metres north of Richmond Street West, be refused.
The Toronto Community Council submits the following report (June 10, 1998) from the Acting Assistant
Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services:
Purpose:
To report on an appeal of staff's refusal of a sidewalk/boulevard vending application, which was denied because the
proposed vending location is within 25 metres of a business selling similar products.
Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
Not applicable.
Recommendations:
That, should City Council wish to permit Mr. Walter Guadron to vend on the sidewalk/boulevard within 25 metres
of a business selling similar products (a restaurant) on John Street, east side, 9 metres north of Richmond Street
West, which is not presently permitted under Chapter 315 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code, it is
recommended that:
(1)(a)the permit be renewed annually, provided a letter of consent is submitted at time of renewal from Mr. Young
Ik Kwon, owner and operator of "The Sandwich Table", 150 John Street;
(b)the vending permit be valid from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., Monday through Sunday; and
(c)in the event of change of ownership of the business at 150 John Street, the new owner provide a letter of consent
for the continuing operation of the vending location;
OR
(2)the application for sidewalk/boulevard vending on John Street, east side, 9 metres north of Richmond Street
West, be refused.
Background:
Mr. Michael Doyle, agent acting on behalf of Mr. Walter Guadron, in his letter of April 7, 1998 (Appendix 'A'), has
requested an appeal of staff's decision to refuse an application for a sidewalk/boulevard vending permit on John
Street, east side, 9 metres north of Richmond Street West.
Comments:
Mr. Walter Guadron, 647 Mortimer Avenue, East York, Ontario M4C 2J9, applied on December 31, 1997 for a
sidewalk/boulevard vending permit on John Street, east side, 9 metres north of Richmond Street West (Appendix
'B'). Mr. Guadron proposes to vend sausages, hot dogs, and cold drinks.
The provisions of Chapter 315, Street Vending, of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code require that the
vending location be no less than 25 metres from a business that sells similar products to the public.
Mr. Guadron's proposed location is within 14 metres from the "The Sandwich Table" restaurant located at 150 John
Street. Mr. Guadron met with staff on site and he was advised that the location does not meet the requirements of
Chapter 315 of the former City of Toronto Municipal Code. He was also advised in writing.
Subsequently, he submitted a letter dated December 31, 1997 (Appendix 'C') from Mr. Young Ik Kwon, owner and
operator of "The Sandwich Table" restaurant, 150 John Street, Toronto, Ontario M5V 2Z2, in support of his
application, provided that the hours of operation be limited from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Sunday. Further,
Mr. Kwon wishes to reserve the right to withdraw his support in the event the permit is not issued within one year
from the date of his letter.
Conclusions:
Approving this request would set a precedent. However, if this is a request which Council wishes to support in
principle, I recommend that a permit be issued for a one year term, and be renewed annually with the condition that
the applicant provide a new letter of consent from the owner of "The Sandwich Table", or any new occupant/owner
of the restaurant at 150 John Street.
Contact Name and Telephone Number:
Lisa Forte, 392-1801
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(A copy of Appendices A and C, referred to in the foregoing report was forwarded to all Members of the Toronto
Community Council with the agenda for its meeting on June 24 and 25, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the
office of the City Clerk).
(Copy of map attached hereto, is on file in the office of the City Clerk.)
