Item - 2023.TE6.79
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 19 and 20, 2023 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Toronto and East York Community Council on June 22 and 23, 2023 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023.
TE6.79 - CaféTO Curb Lane Cafés on Queen Street West
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
City Council Decision
City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards or General Manager, Transportation Services to exempt curb lane café permit areas on Queen Street West between University Avenue and Bathurst Street from the requirements of section 742-10.4. B(6) and B(7) and section 742-10.4 C(1) and C(3) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays, to October 15, 2023, but require any affected permit holder to do the following during that period:
a. install a temporary ramp in their permit area which provides for safe access to the permit area from the sidewalk in accordance with the requirements of section 742-10.4 C(2).
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-237552.pdf
TE6.79 - CaféTO Curb Lane Cafés on Queen Street West
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards or General Manager , Transportation Services to exempt curb lane café permit areas on Queen Street West between University Avenue and Bathurst Street from the requirements of § 742-10.4. B(6) and B(7) and § 742-10.4 C(1) and C(3) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays, to October 15, 2023, but require any affected permit holder to do the following during that period:
a. install a temporary ramp in their permit area which provides for safe access to the permit area from the sidewalk in accordance with the requirements of § 742-10.4 C(2).
Origin
Summary
Queen Street West will be undergoing a significant amount of construction and transit modifications due to the Ontario Line project, including hosting potential public transit diversions, over the next several years. As a result, businesses that may be eligible for a curb lane café in 2023 may not be able to install that café in future years. There is also the potential that some operators may not be able to participate for the full duration of the 2023 CaféTO season should there be nearby unexpected construction impacts.
To mitigate the impact of these challenges, this motion seeks to assist businesses with the option to install a temporary ramp in 2023 instead of a temporary accessible platform should there be a need to revoke their curb lane café permit due to construction impacts this year.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-237552.pdf