The Toronto Community Council recommends that City Council, for LLBO purposes, declare the 75th Anniversary of Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute, to be held on May 1 and 2, 1998, to be an event of municipal significance, and indicate that it has no objection to it taking place.

The Toronto Community Council submits the following communication (February 23, 1998) from Mr. Robert J. Gooding, Danforth Collegiate and Technical Institute:

The staff and students of Danforth Collegiate & Technical Institute will be celebrating the 75th anniversary of the school on May 1 and 2, 1998. The May 1st Friday evening program is fairly low-key and is not expected to draw a heavy crowd. However, there is an expectation that thousands of graduates, former students and staff will return to Danforth on Saturday, May 2, 1998 between 11:00 a.m and 4:00 p.m.

I have attached a brief summary of the key attractions to show you the scope and nature of the events. So far we have had responses from across Canada and the United States.

Without doubt the celebration will be disruptive to the typical traffic flow of a Saturday afternoon. We have sent a letter to the Metropolitan Toronto Police outlining the following provisions that we will be making. We shall provide parking on the school grounds at Danforth and Wilkenson Public School. The parking lot at Eastern High School of Commerce and possibly Monarch Park Collegiate may east the crush. Visitors will probably try to park on side streets in the area. I would hope that parking infraction rules could be enforced generously that day although I recognize that residents must have access to their driveways. I hope visitors will park sensibly.

We have applied for a special liquor permit for the occasion. We plan to serve beer and wine only in an enclosed tent positioned in the north-east corner of our football field. We have been offered professional bartender assistance to ensure that the liquor laws are enforced correctly. Barbecues and pasta booths will be nearby to ensure that food is consumed along with the beer and wine.

We will be collecting money for the purchase of souvenirs, food and liquor and many visitors will be making donations for scholarships. We will also have a number of valuable automobiles on display. We intend to hire off-duty police officers and perhaps some private security staff to maintain security in key locations throughout the day. Arrangements will also be made to ensure St. John's Ambulance staff are on-site to assist with first aid.

We have tried to prepare for all eventualities, however, with your experience you may think of something we may have overlooked. Please contact me at 393-0595 if you have concerns, questions or advice and please accept our invitation to join us on May 1st, even if just for a few moments.

The Toronto Community Council reports, for the information of Council, having also had before it during consideration of the foregoing matter, a copy of the Itinerary - May 1 - 2, 1998, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk.