The North York Community Council recommends that the South African Freedom Day event being held by The Canadian Council of South Africans be declared a community festival event.

The North York Community Council submits the following memorandum (February 27, 1998) from Jaye Robinson, Interim Lead, Special Events:

"On April 26, 1998, the Canadian Council of South Africans will be hosting South African Freedom Day Celebrations on Mel Lastman Square. The Special Events Office has approved the event and is aware of the organization's intentions of obtaining a Special Occasion Permit to sell beer on Mel Lastman Square.

The Special Events Office has met with the organizing committee and is satisfied that the event will be produced in a professional manner and will be very successful. I respectfully submit this memorandum requesting your approval."