Item - 2026.TE33.26

Tracking Status

  • This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on May 28, 2026 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.

TE33.26 - 968 Bathurst Street - Refusal of Curb Lane Café Permit Renewal

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Schedule Type:
Delegated
Ward:
11 - University - Rosedale

Public Notice Given

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

 

1.  Approved the renewal application for the proposed Curb Lane Café permit located at 968 Bathurst Street.

Origin

(May 11, 2026) Report from the Acting Director, Street Permits, Transportation Services

Summary

This staff report addresses the refusal of a renewal application for a Curb Lane Café permit at 968 Bathurst Street in accordance with Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays of the Toronto Municipal Code. Community Council has delegated authority from City Council to make a final decision on this matter.

 

Transportation Services recommends that the renewal application be denied. Although the application satisfies the applicable physical requirements for a Curb Lane Café permit, the applicant has an outstanding bylaw fine related to a sidewalk display installed without a permit in the amount of $746.00. As of May 11, 2026, when this report was prepared, the fine remains unpaid.

Background Information

(May 11, 2026) Report and Attachment 1 from the Acting Director, Street Permits, Transportation Services on 968 Bathurst Street - Refusal of Curb Lane Café Permit Renewal
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-286812.pdf

Motions

Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Dianne Saxe (Carried)

That the Toronto and East York Community Council:  

 

1. Approve the renewal application for the proposed Curb Lane Café permit located at 968 Bathurst Street.

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council