Transfer of sidewalk vending permit (York Street) - by Councillor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo

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2023-05-10 · Toronto City Council · adopted

As filed

City Council on May 10, 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following: 1. Despite the prohibition on transferring Sidewalk Vending Permits in Section 740-31 of Chapter 740, Street Vending, City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to transfer Sidewalk Vending Permit R53-2126164 from Nanci Mantis to 1794479 Ontario Inc without the requirement for a new permit application, provided: a. all terms and conditions of the permit and other requirements of Chapter 740, Street Vending, shall continue to apply; and b.

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17994479 Ontario Inc. has provided the City with the following to the satisfaction of the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards: i. a transfer application including such information as required by the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards; ii. payment of the fee referenced in § 740-8B; iii. a new agreement with the City; iv. updated proof of insurance; v. proof of a valid business license issued by the City; and vi. proof of the payment of all other applicable fees required by the City.

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Nanci Mantis has been the operator and Sidewalk Vending Permit holder of a hotdog cart on the East side of York St, 15.0 m north of Bremner Blvd for many years. There is a current moratorium in place which does not allow for new or transfers applications to be submitted for a Sidewalk Vending Permit to vend refreshments from a non-motorized vehicle. COVID19 has added immense financial pressures to families, particularly to those who rely on these types of businesses which are somewhat precarious in nature and given that this is the family's main income they cannot afford to lose it due to the permit holder's current health.

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This Motion is urgent because if the permit is not transferred as soon as possible, they will be unable to operate the street vending unit and continue losing income needed to support the family.

Staff recommended

Councillor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, recommends that: 1. Despite the prohibition on transferring Sidewalk Vending Permits in section 740-31 of Chapter 740, Street Vending, City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to transfer Sidewalk Vending Permit R53-2126164 from Nanci Mantis to 1794479 Ontario Inc without the requirement for a new permit application, provided: a.

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all terms and conditions of the permit and other requirements of Chapter 740, Street Vending shall continue to apply; and b. 17994479 Ontario Inc has provided the City with the following to the satisfaction of the Executive Director: i. a transfer application including such information as required by the Executive Director; ii. payment of the fee referenced in § 740-8B; iii. a new agreement with the City; iv. updated proof of insurance; v. proof of a valid business license issued by the City; and vi. proof of the payment of all other applicable fees required by the City.

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