The Toronto Community Council recommends adoption of the following report (February 27, 1998) from the Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works Services:

Purpose:

To report on the operation of the boulevard cafe on the Roxton Road flankage of 796 College Street during the 1997 cafe season.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Not applicable.

Recommendation:

That the licence for boulevard cafe on the Roxton Road flankage of 796 College Street be renewed annually by staff, under the present terms and conditions.

Background:

The former City of Toronto Council, at its meeting of March 24 and 25, 1997, approved the application for a boulevard cafe on the Roxton Road flankage of 796 College Street, subject to the applicant complying with the criteria set out in § 313-36 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, Streets and Sidewalks, and that the following restrictions be applied:

(a) serving time limits of 10:00 p.m. during Sundays and weekdays, 11:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays;

(b) no music or amplified sound on patio at any time;

(c) owner to prevent any noisy parties or patrons from staying outside on the patio; and

(d) this permit be reviewed with deputations at the City Services Committee in March 1998.

Comments:

A licence for the cafe on the Roxton Road flankage of 796 College Street (Societ) was issued on July 9, 1997.

During the 1997 cafe season, the operation of the boulevard cafe was monitored periodically. Our inspections confirmed that the proprietor complied with the restrictions and the other requirements of § 313-36 of Municipal Code Chapter 313, including the closing time restrictions.

In addition, we did not receive any complaints from members of the public or Toronto Police Service pertaining to noise or other disturbances at the subject location.

Conclusions:

Given that the cafe operated during the 1997 cafe season without any incidents, I am recommending that the licence be renewed annually under the present terms and conditions.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Ken McGuire, 392-7564.

The Toronto Community Council reports, for the information of Council, having also had before it during consideration of the foregoing matter a communication (March 31, 1998) from Robert Milkovich, and a copy thereof is on file in the office of the City Clerk.