Item - 2012.LS12.1
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on April 10, 2012 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Licensing and Standards Committee on March 29, 2012 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on April 10, 2012.
- See also By-laws 662-2012, 663-2012, 664-2012, 665-2012, 666-2012, 667-2012, 668-2012
LS12.1 - Harmonization of Renewal Dates for Café and Marketing Permits and Related Business Licences
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on April 10 and 11, 2012, adopted the following:
1. City Council adopt amendments to the City's By-laws respecting the permitting of boulevard cafés and the marketing of merchandise on the public right-of-way as follows:
a. the term and renewal date of café and marketing permits be harmonized to correspond to the term and anniversary date of issuance of the related business licence;
b. where necessary, adjust the remittance of permit fees on a pro-rated basis to reflect the renewal date of the related business licence held by the vendor; and
c. for café and marketing permits issued up to 90 days prior to the business licence renewal date, fees will be increased on a pro-rated basis to allow for renewal until the business licence renewal date of the following term, otherwise the remittance of permit fees will be adjusted on a pro-rated basis to reflect the renewal date of the related business licence in the current term.
2. City Council amend the By-laws pursuant to Part 1 above, as follows:
a. Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalk of the Former City of Toronto;
b. By-law 16-97 of the Former City of East York, Boulevard - Commercial Displays - To regulate and permit the leasing or licensing of the use of the untraveled portion of public highways for certain purposes;
c. By-Law No. 41-93, To delegate to certain area municipalities the authority to lease or license the use of sidewalks, boulevards and untraveled portions of Metropolitan Roads;
d. By-law Number 29607, a By-Law for leasing or licensing the use of untraveled portions of roads under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of North York;
e. By-law Number 29199, a By-Law to enable the City of North York to lease or license the use of untraveled portions of roads of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto in the City of North York; and
f. By-Law 3343-79, Respecting Streets in the Borough of York.
3. City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare the necessary bill to make such by-law amendments as may be required to give effect to Council's decision.
Public Notice Given
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-45995.pdf
LS12.1 - Harmonization of Renewal Dates for Café and Marketing Permits and Related Business Licences
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Public Notice Given
Committee Recommendations
The Licensing and Standards Committee recommends that:
1. City Council adopt amendments to the City's By-laws respecting the permitting of boulevard cafés and the marketing of merchandise on the public right-of-way as follows:
a. The term and renewal date of café and marketing permits be harmonized to correspond to the term and anniversary date of issuance of the related business licence;
b. Where necessary, adjust the remittance of permit fees on a pro-rated basis to reflect the renewal date of the related business licence held by the vendor;
c. For café and marketing permits issued up to 90 days prior to the business licence renewal date, fees will be increased on a pro-rated basis to allow for renewal until the business licence renewal date of the following term, otherwise the remittance of permit fees will be adjusted on a pro-rated basis to reflect the renewal date of the related business licence in the current term.
2. City Council amend the By-laws pursuant to recommendation number one as follows:
a. Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalk of the Former City of Toronto;
b. By-law 16-97 of the Former City of East York, Boulevard - Commercial Displays - To regulate and permit the leasing or licensing of the use of the untraveled portion of public highways for certain purposes;
c. By-Law No. 41-93, To delegate to certain area municipalities the authority to lease or license the use of sidewalks, boulevards and untraveled portions of Metropolitan Roads;
d. By-law Number 29607, a By-Law for leasing or licensing the use of untraveled portions of roads under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the City of North York;
e. By-law Number 29199, a By-Law to enable the City of North York to lease or license the use of untraveled portions of roads of the Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto in the City of North York;
f. By-Law 3343-79, Respecting Streets in the Borough of York; and
3. City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare the necessary bill to make such by-law amendments as may be required to give effect to the recommendations in the report (March 21, 2012) from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards.
Origin
Summary
This is a Municipal Licensing and Standards Division-initiated report to streamline the boulevard café (café) and marketing of merchandise (marketing) permit renewal process by harmonizing the permit renewal dates with the related business licence renewal date to one anniversary date, and to consolidate permit applications and permit renewals at one location.
These changes will enable clients who renew both a café or marketing permit and a business licence to renew annually at the same time, and at one location. This will also reduce the administrative workload currently experienced by the Municipal Licensing and Standards (ML&S) district offices and enhance customer service quality to the public.
ML&S recommends that implementation take effect June 1st, 2012 to ensure adequate time to prepare for these changes (that is, provide sufficient time to notify affected permit holders), and to upgrade the corresponding information and technology (I&T) systems.
The City Solicitor, and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer were both consulted in the preparation of this report.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-45995.pdf