Item - 2016.EY13.51
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 3, 4 and 5, 2016 with amendments.
- This item was considered by the Etobicoke York Community Council on April 5, 2016 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on May 3, 4 and 5, 2016.
EY13.51 - Support for Application to Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario - Blood Brothers Brewing - 165 Geary Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 17 - Davenport
City Council Decision
City Council on May 3, 4 and 5, 2016, adopted the following:
1. City Council support Blood Brothers Brewing application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a Manufacturer's Limited Liquor Sales Licence for a bottle shop and tasting room to sell and serve craft beer for consumption by patrons at its location at 165 Geary Avenue, and direct the City Clerk to advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario accordingly.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-91817.pdf
(March 10, 2016) Attachment: Ten Letters addressed to Councillor Cesar Palacio from area residents in support of the Application by Blood Brothers Brewing
Motions (City Council)
That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, City Council reconsider item EY13.51.
The City Council amend the Etobicoke York Community Council Recommendation by adding the words "for a Manufacturer's Limited Liquor Sales License" so that the recommendation now reads as follows:
1. City Council support Blood Brothers Brewing application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a Manufacturer's Limited Liquor Sales License for a bottle shop and tasting room to sell and serve craft beer for consumption by patrons at its location of 165 Geary Avenue, and the City Clerk is directed to advise the AGCO accordingly.
EY13.51 - Support for Application to Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario - Blood Brothers Brewing - 165 Geary Avenue
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 17 - Davenport
Community Council Recommendations
Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council support Blood Brothers Brewing application to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a bottle shop and tasting room to sell and serve craft beer for consumption by patrons at its location at 165 Geary Avenue, and direct the City Clerk to advise the AGCO accordingly.
Origin
Summary
Over the past few years, craft brewery tasting rooms have become increasingly popular among urban young professionals throughout North America, including many Canadian provinces. As part of the City’s continued commitment to liquor modernization and consumer choice, the introduction of tasting rooms will allow patrons more opportunities to enjoy local craft beer directly from the manufacturer.
Brayden and Dustin Jones opened Blood Brothers Brewing in April of 2015 at 344 Westmoreland Avenue North, with the focus of brewing one of a kind one of kind flavours. However, after having outgrown their existing facility, they will be relocating their brewing operation to 165 Geary Avenue commencing April 1, 2015, as this new facility will help accommodate the volume of production and the current accounts they supply. In addition, as part of their new business they are requesting a bottle shop and tasting room.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario has provided the opportunity for such a brewery to promote its craft beer by selling it by the glass, a feature officially described by the AGCO as a tasting room. One of the requirements is to have the municipality pass a resolution to approve this operation. Therefore I am asking that City Council approve the recommendation to support their application.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-91817.pdf
(March 10, 2016) Attachment: Ten Letters addressed to Councillor Cesar Palacio from area residents in support of the Application by Blood Brothers Brewing