HomeMy WebLinkAboutBy-law 7211/12 The Corporation of the City of Pickering
By-law No. 7211/12
Being a by-law to create and regulate Park
Vendor Permits within City parks
WHEREAS section 151 of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, provides that a
municipality may provide for a system of licences with respect to businesses and may
prohibit the carrying on or engaging in a business without a license and impose conditions
as a requirement of obtaining a licence;
AND WHEREAS the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering deems it
necessary to implement a system of licensing to regulate vendors in City parks, subject to
fees and conditions established by the City Clerk and the requirements of the Parks By-
law.
Now therefore':the Council of The Corporation of the City of Pickering hereby enacts as
follows:
Definitions
1. In this by-law;
- "City" means the geographical area of the City of Pickering or The Corporation of
the City of Pickering, as the context requires;
"issued" means issued or renewed by the City under this by-law and "issuance" has
a corresponding meaning; and
"Park Vendor Permit" means a permit issued by the City in accordance with the
requirements of this by-law.
Park Vendor Permit Applications:
2. An application for a Park Vendor Permit shall be completed using forms provided by
the City Clerk.
3. Every Park Vendor Permit application shall be submitted to the City Clerk and be
accompanied by:
(a) Proof of vehicle liability insurance in the amount of two million ($2,000,000).
(b) Current Provincial vehicle ownership registration and current safety standards
certificate.
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(c) Photographs of the vehicle or cart.
(d) If the vehicle is fitted with propane or natural gas, a letter from an
authorized gas fitter certifying the installation complies with the applicable
code.
(e) Proof of Comprehensive General Liability Insurance naming the City of
Pickering as an additional insured.
(f) Certificate of Clearance from the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board.
(g) Articles of incorporation or sole proprietorship documentation.
(h) The applicable permit fee established for the location.
(i) The menu including, but not limited to, pricing, size of serving, type of food
items.
(j) Region of Durham Department of Health Clearance Certificate.
(k) The names of staff who will be operating the vehicle or refreshment cart with
accompanying Criminal Records Checks.
(I) such other information as the City may require.
General Park Vendor Permit Requirements:
4. The exterior appearance of the vehicle must be neat and professional.
5. All signage must be professionally printed, hand written signs are not allowed.
6. The vehicle size and appearance must be approved by the City.
7. Vehicles may not remain on site locations on a full time or overnight basis.
8. All on site garbage generated by the operation must be removed daily.
9. Appropriate garbage containers must be provided for customers' wrappers and
refuse at all times and emptied when required.
10. Portable generators are not permitted. •
11. No electrical or water supply is available on site.
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12. The Park Vendor Permit must be posted in a conspicuous place on the vehicle or cart
at all times during sales operations.
13. Separate Park Vendor Permit applications must be made for each location.
Terms of Permit:
14. Park Vendor Permits shall be valid only for the locations and dates specified on the
permit.
15. Recurring incidents or failure to rectify infractions may result in immediate
withdrawal of permission to operate on City of Pickering property.
16. The City retains the right to terminate any Park Vendor Permit without cause within
thirty(30) days by written notice:
17. Park Vendor Permits or designated locations are not transferable to any other
operator, or to heirs, successors or assigns.
18. Vendors must comply with all applicable federal, provincial or municipal regulations.
Return of Permit:
19. Where a Park Vendor Permit has been revoked, the holder of the permit shall return
it to the Clerk within twenty-four (24) hours of receipt of notification of revocation.
20. Where the Park Vendor Permit is not returned within twenty-four (24) hours as set out
in section 19, an officer may enter upon the premises of the holder of the Park
Vendor Permit for the purpose of receiving or taking the Permit and no person shall
refuse to deliver or in any way obstruct or prevent the officer from obtaining the
Permit.
Locations and Fees:
21. The following City park locations may have Park Vendor Permits issued for the fees
outlined below, at the sole discretion of the City:
Locations Permit Fee
Kinsmen Park *(Permit excludes Canada Day Operation) $3,000.00
Dunmoore Park $2,500.00
Bev Morgan Park $2,000.00
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Chris Graham Fields $2,500.00
Princess Diana Park $2,500.00
St. Mary's Sports Field/.Amberlea Park $2,000.00
(one vendor to service both sites)
By-law read a first, second and third time and finally passed this 22nd day of May, 2012.
David Ryan ►
Debbie Shields, City Clerk