Item - 2023.TE2.60

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

1.  City Council grant an exemption to Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation and the Ontario Snow Resort Association to operate a beer garden and to serve alcohol contingent upon the following conditions:

1. approval of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario;
   
   
2. approval of the Medical Officer of Health;
   
   
3. compliance with the City of Toronto’s Municipal Alcohol Policy; and
   
   
4. receipt of all the necessary permits associated with the production of the event i.e. building permit, noise by-law extension permit.

2. City Council grant permission to Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation and the Ontario Snow Resort Association to solicit donations in support of their organizations.

3. City Council grant permission to Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation and the Ontario Snow Resort Association to engage in sport demonstrations. 

4. City Council grant permission to Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation and the Ontario Snow Resort Association for sound amplification outside of Nathan Phillips Square amplification schedule policy.

5. City Council grant permission to Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation to use open flame as part of their event production.

6. City Council grant permission to Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation to use special effects pyrotechnics as part of their event production.

The purpose of this report is to request exemptions from the Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 636 "Public Squares" and former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 237 “Nathan Phillips Square” for events that are proposed to be held on Nathan Phillips Square in February, 2023, namely:

- Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation's "Toronto Maple Leafs Outdoor Practice"

- The Ontario Snow Resort Association's "Intro to Skiing and Snowboarding"

The issuing of permits and exemptions for the events listed in this report will be conditional on adherence to public health regulations. Organizers will be responsible for submitting operational plans to the permit-issuing body and monitoring on-site operations in a manner that maintains compliance with all public health guidelines and best practices. The Economic Development and Culture Division, in consultation with Toronto Public Health, will work with event organizers to assess viability, based on ongoing public health direction and the risks associated with specific events.