Bella Napoli Trattoria (formerly Brutta Osteria) -
Operation of the Boulevard Cafe During the
1997 Cafe Season - 2419 Yonge Street (North Toronto)
The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report
(March 10, 1998) from the Director, By-law Administration and Enforcement, City Works
Services:
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.
