Item - 2019.TE7.41
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on June 25, 2019 and was adopted with amendments. City Council has delegated authority for this matter to the Toronto and East York Community Council and therefore, the decision is final.
TE7.41 - Refusal of a Boulevard Café Permit Application Located at 75 Portland Street
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Schedule Type:
- Delegated
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
Community Council Decision
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Approved the application for the proposed boulevard café located at 75 Portland Street, with the following conditions:
a. The patio will stop operations and be cleared out no later than 11:00 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday night, 12:00 p.m on Friday and Saturday night.
b. Signage will be posted in a prominent location to remind people to be considerate of the surrounding community.
c. A telephone number will be provided for neighbours to register concerns or complaints directly with restaurant management.
d. There will be no outdoor music or amplified sound on the patio, and doors and windows to the establishment will not be left open or propped open while there is music or amplified sound in the interior.
e. Municipal Licensing and Standards to review in 1 year and report to the Councillor's office on any complaints received.
Origin
Summary
This staff report is about a matter for which the Toronto and East York Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision.
To report on the refusal to issue a permit by Municipal Licensing and Standards in the matter of an application for a boulevard café permit located at 75 Portland Street.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-134961.pdf
(June 4, 2019) Report from the Director, Business Licensing and Regulatory Services, Municipal Licensing and Standards - Refusal of a Boulevard Café Permit Application Located at 75 Portland Street
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-134198.pdf
(June 4, 2019) Attachments 1-2
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-134199.pdf
Motions
That the Toronto and East York Community Council delete Recommendation 1 and replace with the following:
1. Approve the application for the proposed boulevard café located at 75 Portland Street, with the following conditions:
a. The patio will stop operations and be cleared out no later than 11:00 p.m. from Sunday to Thursday night, 12:00p.m on Friday and Saturday night.
b. Signage will be posted in a prominent location to remind people to be considerate of the surrounding community.
c. A telephone number will be provided for neighbours to register concerns or complaints directly with restaurant management.
d. There will be no outdoor music or amplified sound on the patio, and doors and windows to the establishment will not be left open or propped open while there is music or amplified sound in the interior.
e. Municipal Licensing and Standards to review in 1 year and report to the Councillor's office on any complaints received.