Item - 2016.LS9.2
Tracking Status
- City Council considered this item on February 3, 2016 and received the item for information. No further action will be taken on this item.
- This item was considered by the Licensing and Standards Committee on January 22, 2016 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on February 3, 2016.
LS9.2 - Expanding the Sale of Fireworks to Include Labour Day
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Received
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on February 3 and 4, 2016, received Item LS9.2 for information.
Public Notice Given
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-87325.pdf
(January 11, 2016) Attachment 1 - Fireworks Incidents in the City of Toronto between: 2010-2015
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-87326.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That the item be received for information.
Vote (Receive Item) Feb-03-2016 5:58 PM
Result: Carried | Majority Required - LS9.2 - Carroll - Receive the item |
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Total members that voted Yes: 28 | Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Mary Fragedakis, Stephen Holyday, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Josh Matlow, James Pasternak, David Shiner |
Total members that were Absent: 14 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Michelle Berardinetti, Gary Crawford, Frank Di Giorgio, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, John Tory |
LS9.2 - Expanding the Sale of Fireworks to Include Labour Day
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Public Notice Given
Committee Recommendations
The Licensing and Standards Committee recommends that:
1. City Council approve amendments to Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 466, Fireworks, to authorize holders of Temporary Fireworks Vendor Permits to sell fireworks on Labour Day and the 7-day period leading up to Labour Day, such amendments to come into force on May 1, 2016.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to prepare the necessary Bills for introduction in City Council to give effect to Recommendation 1 above, subject to such technical and stylistic amendments as may be required.
Origin
Summary
This report responds to Licensing and Standards Committee's request at its meeting of October 22, 2015, for staff to determine how best to allow fireworks on Labour Day.
This report proposes amendments to Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 466, Fireworks, to allow temporary fireworks vendors holding a valid temporary fireworks vendor's permit to sell fireworks on Labour Day and the 7-day period leading up to Labour Day. The discharge of fireworks for Labour Day would require a Special Occasions Discharge Permit.
The amendments address Licensing and Standards Committee's specific request to expand the sale of fireworks to include Labour Day.
Legal Services was consulted in the preparation of this report.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-87325.pdf
(January 11, 2016) Attachment 1 - Fireworks Incidents in the City of Toronto between: 2010-2015
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ls/bgrd/backgroundfile-87326.pdf