Item - 2013.GM26.18
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 16, 17 and 18, 2013 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Government Management Committee on November 21, 2013 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2013.
GM26.18 - Licence for Food Services in High Park and Western Beaches and Development of the Joy Oil Station
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 13 - Parkdale-High Park
City Council Decision
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2013, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize staff to enter into Licence Extension and Amending Agreements (the "Extension Agreements") between the City of Toronto ( as "Licensor") and the Grenadier Group (as "Licensee") for the Licensed locations in High Park (Grenadier Restaurant and Concessions) and Western Beaches, shown at Appendix "A" to the report (October 31, 2013) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation , substantially on the terms and conditions as set out in Appendix "B" and in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 31, 2013) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and on such other terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the Chief Corporate Officer or her designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.
2. City Council authorize staff to enter into a Licence Agreement (the "Joy Oil and Restaurant Licence") between the Licensor and the Licensee for the Joy Oil building and adjacent lands for the proposed Restaurant at the Western Beaches, shown at Appendix "A" to the report (October 31, 2013) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Appendix "C" and in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 31, 2013) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and on such other terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the Chief Corporate Officer or her designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.
3. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 31, 2013) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, when the Extension Agreements and the Joy Oil Licence (collectively, the "Agreements") are executed.
4. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation in consultation with the Chief Corporate Officer to administer and manage the Agreements including the provision of any consents, approvals, notices and notices of termination provided that the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters (including their content) to City Council for determination and direction.
5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the Extension Agreements and Joy Oil and Restaurant Licence, deliver any notices, pay expenses and amend the commencement and other dates on such earlier or later date(s), or such terms and conditions, as she may, from time to time determine.
Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 31, 2013) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation remains confidential in its entirety at this time, in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to the security of the property of the municipality or local board. The confidential information in Confidential Attachment 1 will be made public when the Extension Agreements and the Joy Oil Licence are executed.
Confidential Attachment - The security of the property of the municipality or local board
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-63570.pdf
(October 31, 2013) Confidential Attachment 1 - Licence for Food Services in High Park and Western Beaches and Development of the Joy Oil Station
GM26.18 - Licence for Food Services in High Park and Western Beaches and Development of the Joy Oil Station
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 13 - Parkdale-High Park
Confidential Attachment - The security of the property of the municipality or local board
Committee Recommendations
The Government Management Committee recommends that:
1. City Council grant authority to enter into Licence Extension and Amending Agreements (the "Extension Agreements") between the City of Toronto ( as "Licensor") and the Grenadier Group (as "Licensee") for the Licensed locations in High Park (Grenadier Restaurant and Concessions) and Western Beaches, shown at Appendix "A" to the report (October 31, 2013) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation , substantially on the terms and conditions as set out in Appendix "B" and in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 31, 2013) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and on such other terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the Chief Corporate Officer or her designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.
2. City Council grant authority to enter into a Licence Agreement (the "Joy Oil and Restaurant Licence") between the Licensor and the Licensee for the Joy Oil building and adjacent lands for the proposed Restaurant at the Western Beaches, shown at Appendix "A" to the report (October 31, 2013) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, substantially on the terms and conditions set out in Appendix "C" and in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 31, 2013) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and on such other terms and conditions as deemed appropriate by the Chief Corporate Officer or her designate, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.
3. City Council authorize the public release of the confidential information in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 31, 2013) from the Chief Corporate Officer and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, when the Extension Agreements and the Joy Oil Licence (collectively, the "Agreements") are executed.
4. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation in consultation with the Chief Corporate Officer to administer and manage the Agreements including the provision of any consents, approvals, notices and notices of termination provided that the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters (including their content) to City Council for its determination and direction.
5. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the Extension Agreements and Joy Oil and Restaurant Licence, deliver any notices, pay expenses and amend the commencement and other dates on such earlier or later date(s), or such terms and conditions, as she may, from time to time determine.
Origin
Summary
505707 Ontario Limited o/a Grenadier Group (the "Grenadier Group") has License Agreements with the City to exclusively operate food and restaurant facilities in High Park and Western Beaches. The Grenadier Group submitted an unsolicited proposal to the City to extend the Licence Agreements for an additional 15 years, including $4.5 million in additional capital investment to redevelop the Joy Oil Station and undertake capital improvements at the High Park and Western Beaches concession facilities. The current Licence Agreements expire in May 2016.
City Council directed staff to negotiate with Grenadier Group and carry out an analysis of the Grenadier Group proposal, as well as consider alternative uses for the Joy Oil Station and evaluate other opportunities to maximize the value at each licensed location.
Staff have reviewed the proposal with the assistance of a business consultant and negotiated with the Grenadier Group. The purpose of this report is to submit the proposed terms and conditions of the Licence Extension with Grenadier Group for High Park and Western Beaches for approval, and evaluate other opportunities to maximize the value at each location.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-63570.pdf
(October 31, 2013) Confidential Attachment 1 - Licence for Food Services in High Park and Western Beaches and Development of the Joy Oil Station