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 at 250 Eglinton Avenue West during the 1997 cafe season.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Not applicable.

Recommendation:

That the licence for boulevard cafe at 250 Eglinton Avenue West be renewed by staff annually, effective April 1, 1998.

Background:

The former City of Toronto Council, at its meeting of December 9 and 10, 1996, approved the operation of a boulevard cafe fronting 250 Eglinton Avenue West for another cafe season, subject

to the applicant complying with the criteria in § 313-36 of Municipal Code Chapter 313 and requested the Department to report back on the operation of the cafe at the end of the 1997 cafe season.

Comments:

A licence for the cafe fronting 250 Eglinton Avenue West (Shoeless Joe's) was issued on February 16, 1996. The cafe operated during the 1996 cafe season without any incidents.

During the 1997 cafe season, we received two minor complaints about garbage at this location. One complaint pertained to some wood that had been deposited in the vicinity of 250 Eglinton Avenue West. The origin of the wood could not be determined and it was removed by staff. On June 5, garbage from Shoeless Joe's had been put out improperly. A notice was sent to the business operator and the problem was resolved. No other complaints from the police or the public were received for this address.

Conclusions:

Licences for boulevard cafes have to be renewed annually as of April 1. Given that the cafe has operated during the 1996 cafe season without complaints and the 1997 cafe season with only one minor incident related to proper garbage placement for collection, the licence for this location should be renewed on an annual basis.

Contact Name and Telephone Number:

Ken McGuire, 392-7564