March 10, 1998

To: Toronto Community Council

From: Lesley Watson, Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services

Subject: Bella Napoli Trattoria (formerly Brutta Osteria) - Operation of the Boulevard Cafe During the 1997 Cafe Season - 2419 Yonge Street (Ward 22 - North Toronto)

Purpose:

To report on the operation of the boulevard cafe fronting 2419 Yonge Street during the 1997 cafe season.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Not applicable.

Recommendation:

That the licence for boulevard cafe at 2419 Yonge Street be renewed by staff annually, effective April 1, 1998, subject to the licence holder entering into a revised agreement to reflect the business name change and the area of 9.7 sq. m., as illustrated in Appendix >A=.

Background:

The former City of Toronto Council, at its meeting of June 2 and 3, 1997, approved the boulevard cafe fronting 2419 Yonge Street, subject to the applicant complying with the criteria set out in ' 313-36 of City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, and that the matter be brought back for further consideration at the end of the 1997 cafe season.

Comments:

A licence for the boulevard cafe fronting 2419 Yonge Street was issued on June 5, 1997.

The cafe operated during the 1997 cafe season. No complaints have been received from members of the public or Toronto Police Service pertaining to its operation.

The cafe has been operating within a fenced enclosure of 9.7 sq. m., as illustrated in the plans presented to Council when the licence was approved. Due to a clerical error, the licence agreement itself refers to a greater area of 15.4 sq. m. Mr. Deviato, the operator, has paid the fee for this larger area in 1997. We will be crediting Mr. Deviato for the amount which was charged in error.

As Mr. Deviato has changed the name of his restaurant operation to Bella Napoli Trattoria from Brutta Osteria, if Council approves the continuation of his licence, staff will ask him to sign an agreement to reflect the correct area and new name.

Conclusions:

Licences for boulevard cafes have to be renewed annually as of April 1. Given that the cafe has operated during the 1997 cafe season without complaints, the licence for this location should be renewed on an annual basis.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Ken McGuire, 392-7564

Director