Item - 2019.EY3.24

Etobicoke York Community Council approved a special permit to the Rotary Club for their 2019 Canada Day event, to allow the placement of signage in accordance with the following conditions:

1.  Signs are to be mounted on poles (utility, traffic and hydro poles) no higher than 1.0 meters off the ground to prevent site line obstructions.

2.  Signs are not to be placed on the sidewalk or center median poles, as to not impede pedestrian traffic.

3.  Ribfest organizers must arrange for the removal of the Ribfest signs no later than 24 hours after the event.

4.  If a complaint comes in about a sign, Ribfest organizers must go out the same day to fix the problem and move the sign to another location.

5.  Ribfest Organizers must provide a list of all sign locations for approval from Transportation Services.

6.  Any other requirements from the Supervisor of Right-of-Way.

The Annual Rotary Club Canada Day Ribfest is an annual event that is held in Centennial Park in conjunction with City of Toronto Canada Day celebrations. The annual event is from June 28 through July 1, 2019 at Centennial Park from 11:00 am – 11:00 pm daily.   I fully endorse the plans to hold this event again this year as we have done in previous years.

Municipal Code Chapter 693 outlines the requirements for signs being used to advertise charitable, non-profit and community events, and does not permit variance or appeal to the criteria which regulate temporary signage.

The approval conditions ensure that there is a responsive procedure to address any signs which have generated a complaint, and ensure all signs are maintained and removed to the satisfaction of City Staff.