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Toronto City Council · 2023-07-19 · 2023.MM8.13

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1646 Queen Street East, Casa Di Giorgio - CaféTO Curb Lane Café - Waiving Platform Requirements - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata

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2023-07-19 · Toronto City Council · adopted

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City Council on July 19 and 20, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council exempt curb lane café permit areas at 1646 Queen Street East, Casa Di Giorgio Restaurant from the requirements of Sections 742-10.4. B(6) and B(7) and Sections 742-10.4 C(1) and C(3) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays, for the 2023 CafeTO season but require the affected permit holders to do the following during that period: a.

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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).

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This motion requests authority from City Council to proceed with the installation of a curb lane CaféTO patio at 1646 Queen Street East. In previous years, Casa Di Giorgio successfully participated in the program to assist with safe dining during the COVID-19 pandemic and to bring in much needed revenue. However, the business requires relief from platform requirements for the 2023 season in response to upcoming sidewalk widening work on the north side of Queen Street East.

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This matter is time sensitive and urgent as Council approval is required to enable the installation of these CaféTO patios within a reasonable timeframe.

Staff recommended

Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata, recommends that: 1. City Council exempt curb lane café permit areas at 1646 Queen Street East, Casa Di Giorgio Restaurant from the requirements of Sections 742-10.4. B(6) and B(7) and Sections 742-10.4 C(1) and C(3) of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 742, Sidewalk Cafés, Parklets and Marketing Displays, for the 2023 CafeTO season but require the affected permit holders to do the following during that period: a.

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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).

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