NEWS photo Mike Wakefield PEPE Diligenti would like to sell coffee and baked goods from a vending cari in West Vancouver. PaSSes Catherine Garr Contributing Writer IT’S a first come, first served policy in West Vancouver. But as Pepe Diligente found out, everyone is not treated ‘equally. Diligente wants to go into business selling coffee and baked goods from a mobile vending cart in Horseshoe Bay. Yet in West Vancouver, you are only allowed to sell pop- corn, ice cream or soft drinks from a mobile vending cart. Anything else would require special permission and an amendment to council's cur- rent “peddling” policy. Council has agreed to amend that policy for two busi- Nessmen running “The Dog Pound” — a hot dog vending cart — for the last wo So, at a recent recting, Diligente asked council if they would be willing to make an exception for him as well. Unfortunately tor Diligenre, -his request was denied. “It’s not right to have full service carts come in when other business are around,” S Coun. Russ Fraser. His sentiments were echoed by other councillors. But moments later, much to Diligente’s surprise, council voted in favor of The Dog Pound’s hot dog request, agreeing to make the same amendment they had denied Diiigente. It was a move that even confused West Vancouver's Chamber — of | Commerce spokesman John Clark, “If they want to provide a service and fet young people get inte business then it shoukd be thought through fairly,” he said. Diligente agreed. “ve grown up in Horseshoe Bay and I've seen the carts,” he told council, SE would very much like to be down there. Diligente, who works at Ya Ya's Oyster Bar, told council he has a good deal of support trom busi in the commu- nity. Even the coffee and baked goods that he wants to sell would come tram West Vanco Bean Around the Vorld cottes and bake shop. nm baked goods Still, Coun. Bill Saprovich was concerned about the precedent it might set, “We are going to be inundated (with requests ;,” he said. “How do we control them?” Coun. Ron Woad suggest- ed making Horseshoe Bay a special business area and taking another fook at council’s ped- dling policy. “If it is a positive thing ...,” he suggested. Wood later called council's approach “completely inconsis- tent” and suggested shutnng the whole deal down entirel Diligente remains posi about the w hole issue. He says he plans on gaining some more support and wants to try again ta. appeal to coun good nature, “I's ali within” their power,” he says hopefully. Complete Mechanical Repairs & Service ’ 183 Pemberten Ave. pasting 985-71 99/4 A raitice (OU ALHT Gas FaRbiy. ACES 4 PROFESSION AT ESR EYEE ELON ath OUR SHOW ROOT! SOS ARIN ARID. he Young people gain self confidence while turning their own ideas into original plays. After school & weekends Aprii 14 to June 6 * For more information, please call 877-0678 « REGENCY AUTO CROUP North America’s premiere world- class luxury performance sedan has been refined in every aspect to take on the best the world has to offer. From the more powerful North Star 32 valve V-8 engine to the sinewy touring suspension and state-of-the-art safety features, t the ‘98 Seville STS is on view in our showroom now, poised to take on the world... and win! 1997 Seville STS We have two 97 Seville STS 5 with 32 valve = Northstar V8 engines, leather interior, gt : , JOIN US FOR SUPE FANAILY FUN AT CAPILANO MALL ‘APRIL 2 - APRIL 5 eee eee CLIP THESE COUPONS FOR DISCOUNTS ON RIDES. oe mm oom me my ! | This coupon good for This coupon. gosd for. This coupon good for 6 RIDES FOR 6 RIDES FOR $10.00 ~ |! Raaulaiiaiiad ') ° "$10.00 +657. Redetmable at. Midway Ticket Booth +GST. Le ee eee ee ee el Discount Ride coupons available from mall merchants Open at 3:00 pm Thursday and Friday, Noon on Seturday & Sunday Fun for Everyone! Bose C/D sound system, power group p/sunroof and 4yr/80,000 full maintenance warranty. Save with Regency's exclusive 4.9% financing. Fora personal demonstration of these and other fine Cadillac cars call Carl P ypers or E Mike Merchant at J I 1 SSS SS MARINE DRIVE ek? SRD STREET CAPILANO MALL GVO" AVWW Pontiac « Buick «Cadillac. > GMC. 1160 Maries Drive, North Vancouver’ 985-6953 : & Located behind Dick Irwin next to Capilano Mall in North Vancouver : Open Mon-Thurs @ ani- 9 pm, Fri-Got 9 an- 6pm Sunday Clocad