Item - 2012.TE17.100

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on July 11, 12 and 13, 2012 with amendments.
  • This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on June 13, 2012 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on July 11, 12 and 13, 2012.

TE17.100 - Endorsement of Events for Liquor Licensing Purposes

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended

City Council Decision

City Council on July 11, 12 and 13, 2012, adopted the following:

 

A.        City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to the following requests for:

 

1.         Temporary patio extension to the liquor licence for the SMITH Restaurant, 553 Church Street, during the Toronto International Film Festival to be held from September 6 to 16, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. each day, noting that the patio space is located directly behind the licensed indoor restaurant area.

 

2.         Temporary extension to the liquor licence to 4:00 a.m. for the Out of Site - Contemporary Art Works on Queen Street West to be held from 7:00 p.m. on September 29 until 7:00 a.m. on September 30, 2012, on Queen Street West, between Simcoe and Bathurst Streets.

 

3.         Approval for the following additional establishments for the Toronto Beer Week from September 14-22, 2012 as listed in the e-mail (June 11, 2012) from George Milbrandt, Chair, Toronto Beer Week Ltd.:

 

            Dave's on St. Clair, 730 St. Clair Avenue West

            Earl's Restaurant on King Street, 150 King Street West

            The Oxley, 121 Yorkville Avenue

            Sarah's Café, 1426 Danforth Avenue

            Sneeky Dees, 431 College Street

            Spin, 461 King Street West, Lower Level

            Tequila Bookworm West, 512 Queen Street West.

 

4.         Temporary patio extensions on Saturday, August 18, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., for the following establishments during The Bloorcourt Village Business Improvement Area's 2nd Annual Bloorcourt Arts and Crafts Fair:

 

            1.         African Palace Restaurant, 977 Bloor Street West, capacity: 13 people

            2.         Asseb Restaurant, 814 Bloor Street West, capacity: 17 people

            3.         Atlantis Restaurant, 1005 Bloor Street West, capacity: 14 people

            4.         Black Horse Pub and Grill, 928 Bloor Street West, capacity: 12 people

            5.         Bloor Bar Café, 1050 Bloor Street West, capacity: 67 people

            6.         Cilantro Restaurant, 1056 Bloor Street West, capacity 12 people

            7.         Comedy Bar, 945a Bloor Street West, capacity:18 people

            8.         Courense Bakery, 1014 Bloor Street West, capacity: 22 people

            9.         Disgraceland, 965 Bloor Street West, capacity: 16 people

            10.       Drift Bar, 1063 Bloor Street West, capacity: 12 people

            11.       Good Morning Toronto, 856 Bloor Street West, capacity:13 people

            12.       Hogtown Vegan, 834 Bloor Street West, capacity: 19 people

            13.       Hurricanes, 963 Bloor Street West, capacity: 16 people

            14.       Jankie's Place, 985 Bloor Street West, capacity 24 people

            15.       Lalibela Restaurant, 869 Bloor Street West, capacity 23 people

            16.       Lambadina Restaurant, 875 Bloor Street West, capacity 27 people

            17.       Mazz Sushi, 993 Bloor Street West, capacity 14 people

            18.       Menalon Restaurant, 841 Bloor Street West, capacity: 8 people

            19.       Mexitaco Restaurant, 828 Bloor Street West, capacity: 16 people

            20.       Monica's Bar and Grill, 881 Bloor Street West, capacity: 8 people

            21.       Nazareth Restaurant, 969 Bloor Street West, capacity: 16 people

            22.       O Petisco Portuges, 1069 Bloor Street West, capacity 18 people

23.       Opadrinho Snack and Sports Bar, 1026 Bloor Street West, capacity 17 people

            24.       Pero Restaurant, 812 Bloor Street West, capacity: 17 people

            25.       Ponta Delgada, 990 Bloor Street West, capacity: 16 people

            26.       Queen of Sheeba, 1051 Bloor Street West, capacity: 22 people

            27.       Regal Garden, 815 Bloor Street West, capacity: 20 people

            28.       Roma Restaurant, 1090 Bloor Street West, capacity: 20 people

            29.       Saving Gigi, 859 Bloor Street West, capacity: 50 people

            30.       Sheesha Lounge, 901 Bloor Street West, capacity: 45 people

            31.       The Friendly Thai, 810 Bloor Street West, capacity: 17 people

            32.       The Piston, 937 Bloor Street West, capacity: 10 people

            33.       Tokyo Sushi, 1049 Bloor Street West, capacity: 19 people

            34.       Zembaba Restaurant, 838 Bloor Street West, capacity: 14 people

            35.       Zemen Sports Bar, 842 Bloor Street West, capacity: 14 people.

 

5.         The closure of Bloor Street West from Dufferin Street to Montrose Avenue on Saturday, August 18, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for the The Bloorcourt Village Business Improvement Area's 2nd Annual Bloorcourt Arts and Crafts Fair.

 

6.         Temporary liquor licence extensions until 4:00 a.m. for the The Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen Street West, and The Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen Street West, during Nuit Blanche 2012 to be held on September 30, 2012.

 

7.         Temporary extensions for liquor licences for various restaurants and pubs in Cabbagetown to allow for outdoor patios, as listed in the letter (June 17, 2012) from Mr. Daniel Pascucci, Coordinator, Cabbagetown Business Improvement Area, for the Cabbagetown Festival to be held on Saturday, September 8, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 9, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.:

 

F'Amelia, 12 Amelia Street

Omi Restaurant, 241 Carlton Street

Margarita's Mexican Fiesta, 229 Carlton Street

Stout Irish Pub, 221 Carlton Street

Peter's Cajun Creole Pizza, 415 Parliament Street

Ben Wicks Bar & Bistro, 424 Parliament Street

Wing Machine, 443 Parliament Street

Young Thailand, 446 Parliament Street

House of Parliament, 454 Parliament Street

Grasshopper, 460 Parliament Street

Ginger, 252 Carlton Street

Johnny G's, 478 Parliament Street

The Flying Beaver, 488 Parliament Street

Peartree, 507 Parliament Street

The Cobourg, 533 Parliament Street

Stonegrill, 51B Winchester Street

Winchester Kitchen & Bar, 51A Winchester Street

Merryberry Café & Bistro, 559 Parliament Street

Big Mamma's Boy, 554 Parliament Street

Butter Curry Factory, 556 Parliament Street

Saigon, 568 Parliament Street

Tender Trap, 580 Parliament Street

Cranberries, 601 Parliament Street

 

8.         The Queen West Musicfest to be held on August 18, 2012, at Trinity Bellwoods Park from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

 

9.         Temporary liquor licence extensions until 4:00 a.m. for the following establishments participating in the Toronto International Film Festival from September 6 to 16, 2012:

 

Brant House                522 King Street West

Ciao Wine Bar            133 Yorkville Avenue

The Drake Hotel         1150 Queen Street West

Ritz-Carlton                181 Wellington Street West

Spice Route                 499 King Street West

The Spoke Club          600 King Street West

 

9.         Temporary extension of liquor licence for the duration of the Celebrate Yonge event (with serving hours no later than 1:00 a.m.) to be held from Tuesday, August 14, 2012 to Wednesday, September 19, 2012 for the Delta Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard Street West, Market Garden, Main Floor Area, South East Section and cancel the temporary liquor licence extension for the Monarchs Pub previously approved by Council on June 6, 7 and 8, 2012.

 

10.       Temporary extension of the liquor licence and licensed patio for the Hard Rock Cafe, 279 Yonge Street, for the Hard Rock Rocks which aligns with "Celebrate Yonge" to be held on Saturday, September 8, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 9, 2012, noting that the patio is on the north side of the establishment and will extend onto the roadway area, and the closure of Dundas Square Street between Yonge Street and O'Keefe Lane from 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 8 until 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 9, 2012.

 

11.       Celebrate the opening of the first store of The Free People in Canada at 79 Yorkville Avenue on Thursday, August 2, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

 

12.       The list of the official participants in the 19th Annual Pilaros Taste of the Danforth for temporary liquor licence extensions and patio extensions, which was previously approved by City Council at its meeting held on February 6, 2012, to be held on Friday, August 10, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 11, 2012; Saturday, August 11, 2012 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 12, 2012; and Sunday, August 12, 2012 from 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m. on Danforth Avenue, between Broadview Avenue and Jones Avenue, with road closures on Danforth Avenue between Broadview Avenue and Jones Avenue:

 

Rodeo Brazilian Churrascaria                         95 Danforth Avenue

Mambo Lounge                                               120 Danforth Avenue

Globe Bistro                                                    124 Danforth Avenue

Dora Keogh (The Irish Pub Group)                141 Danforth Avenue

Black Swan Tavern                                         154 Danforth Avenue

Terrio's Sports Bar & Grill                              185 Danforth Avenue

Factory Girl                                                     193 Danforth Avenue

7 Numbers                                                       307 Danforth Avenue

The Auld Spot                                                347 Danforth Avenue

417 Steak & Seafood Inc.                              417 Danforth Avenue

Kalyvia Restaurant                                         420 Danforth Avenue

Mezes Restaurant                                            456 Danforth Avenue

Christina's on the Danforth                             492 Danforth Avenue

Brass Taps Pizza Pub                                      493 Danforth Avenue

Ouzeri Restaurant                                           500A Danforth Avenue

Trapezzi Kafe and Bar                                    505 Danforth Avenue

The Local Company                                        511 Danforth Avenue

Lolita's Lust                                                    513 Danforth Avenue

Pan on the Danforth                                       516 Danforth Avenue

Café Frappe                                                    519 Danforth Avenue

521 Café & Bar                                               521 Danforth Avenue

Mr. Greek Mediterranean Grill                       526 Danforth Avenue

Fox & Fiddle                                                  535 Danforth Avenue

The Friendly Greek                                         551 Danforth Avenue

Ice Lounge                                                      560 Danforth Avenue

St. Louis Bar & Grill                                       561 Danforth Avenue

Romeo Bouzouki Lounge                               630 Danforth Avenue

Athens Bar                                                      707 Danforth Avenue

Eton House/Tavern                                         710 Danforth Avenue

Gabby's Restaurant                                         729 Danforth Avenue

Legends Sports Bar                                        774 Danforth Avenue

Magic Oven                                                    798 Danforth Avenue

Maverick's Pub                                                804 Danforth Avenue

Maple Leaf Sports Bar                                    826-828 Danforth Avenue

 

13.       Temporary liquor licence extension for the "Fort York Day Fete" to be held on Sunday, August 5, 2012 on the Fort York Grounds from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

 

14.       Temporary liquor licence extension for the "Anti-Bullying Awareness Campaign" to be held at 553 Church Street (Smith) from July 26 to August 8, 2012 and August 9 to August 19, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

 

15.       A Beer Garden at McCleary Park for the Annual Midsummer Night's Run, 30K Run, 15K Run/Walk, 5K Run/Walk and Family Fun Run to be held on Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 6:45 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

 

B.        City Council concur in the action taken by the Toronto and East York Community Council in approving the following events:

 

1.         Temporary extension to the liquor licence until 4:00 a.m. from Thursday June 28, 2012 to July 1, 2012, during the Pride Toronto 2012 Celebration at Mick E Fynn's at 45 Carlton Street.

 

2.         Temporary patio extension to the liquor licence until 10:00 p.m. for The 9th Annual Church Street Village Fair for the bars and restaurants listed in the letter (June 13, 2012) from Mr. Wootton, and road closures from 8:30 a.m. on July 15, to 12:30 a.m. on July 16, 2012.

 

3.         Beer Garden at Yonge Dundas Square Street during the North by Northeast Music and Film Festival to be held from June 14 to 18, 2012, with road closures for the duration of the event.

Communications (Community Council)

(May 25, 2012) Fax from Tonny Louie, Chair, Chinatown BIA, requesting that the 12th Annual Toronto Chinatown Festival to be held on September 8, 2012, from 12:00 noon to 11:00 p.m. and September 9, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., on the east side of Spadina Avenue, between Dundas Street West and College Street, with beer garden, be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.Main.TE17.100.1)
(May 30, 2012) E-mail from Renda Abdo, SMITH Restaurant, 553 Church Street, requesting a temporary patio extension during the Toronto International Film Festival to be held from September 6 to September 16, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. each day, noting that the patio space is located directly behind the licensed indoor restaurant area. (TE.Main.TE17.100.2)
(June 5, 2012) Letter from Faiza R. Ansari, Director of Operations, GreekTown on the Danforth BIA, requesting that the Toronto Greek Film Retrospective to take place from July 12 to July 15, 2012 at the Danforth Music Hall, be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.Supp.TE17.100.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/te/comm/communicationfile-30661.pdf
(June 8, 2012) E-mail from Chris Rudge, Chairman and CEO, 100 Grey Cup Festival, requesting that the 100th Grey Cup Festival to be held from November 15, 2012 to November 25, 2012, with events at Nathan Phillips Square and Yonge-Dundas Square, to the final weekend's Street Festival on Front Street, and CFL Fan Fest at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.Supp.TE17.100.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/te/comm/communicationfile-30753.pdf
(June 8, 2012) Letter from Elana White, Vice-Chair, Queen Street West Business Improvement Area, requesting that Out of Site - Contemporary Art Works on Queen Street West to be held on from 7:00 p.m. on September 29 until 7:00 a.m. on September 30, 2012, on Queen Street West, between Simcoe and Bathurst Streets, be declared an event of municipal significance; and requesting an extension of hours until 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 30, 2012. (TE.Main.TE17.100.5)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/te/comm/communicationfile-30754.pdf
(June 11, 2012) E-mail from George Milbrandt, Chair, Toronto Beer Week Ltd., requesting approval of additional establishments for the Toronto Beer Week from September 14-22, 2012 (TE.Supp.TE17.100.6)
(June 7, 2012) E-mail from Helen Hatzis, Founder, requesting that Aloha Toronto to be held from Friday, August 24, 2012 to Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Woodbine Beach, be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.Supp.TE17.100.7)
(June 12, 2012) E-mail from Andrew Stoddart, Owner and Operation, Mick E Fynn's at 45 Carlton Street, requesting a liquor licence extension until 4:00 a.m. from Thursday June 28, 2012 to July 1, 2012, during the Pride Toronto 2012 Celebration (TE.Supp.TE17.100.8)
(June 12, 2012) E-mail from Eugenia Loukian, Co-Founder, Blackout Fest, requesting that the Blackout Fest to be held from August 10 to 19, 2012, to take place at 155 Walnut Avenue and 109 Ossington Avenue, be declared an event of municipal significance (TE.Supp.TE17.100.9)
(June 12, 2012) Letter from David Wootton, The Church Wellesley Village BIA, requesting that the 9th Annual Church Street Village Fair to be held on Sunday, July 15, 2012, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., be declared an event of municipal significance; requesting patio extensions until 10:00 p.m. for the bars and restaurants listed in the letter from Mr. Wootton; and road closures from 8:30 a.m. on July 15 to 12:30 a.m. on July 16, 2012. (TE.Supp.TE17.100.10)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/te/comm/communicationfile-30818.pdf
(June 12, 2012) Letter from Maxine Bailey, VP Advancement, TIFF, requesting that the Toronto International Film Festival to be held from September 6 to September 16, 2012, be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.Supp.TE17.100.11)
(June 12, 2012) Letter from Ned Loach, Artistic Producer/Co-Founder, 360 Screenings, requesting that the 360 Screenings Event to be held on August 15, 2012, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at The Fermenting Cellar, Distillery Historic District, 55 Mill Street, be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.Supp.TE17.100.12)
(June 13, 2012) E-mail from Harold Mah, Event Support Manager, Economic Development and Culture, advising that Eventrix requires approval of a beer garden at Yonge Dundas Square Street during the North by Northeast Music and Film Festival to be held from June 14 to 18, 2012, with road closures for the duration of the event. (TE.Supp.TE17.100.13)

Communications (City Council)

(June 6, 2012) Letter from Simone Weir, BIA Coordinator, Bloorcourt Business Improvement Area requesting temporary patio extensions for various restaurants and bars during the 2nd Annual Bloorcourt Arts and Crafts Fair on Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. (CC.Main.TE17.100.14)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/comm/communicationfile-30998.pdf
(June 20, 2012) Letter from Robert Sysak, Executive Director, West Queen West Business Improvement Area, regarding Nuit Blanche 2012 and requesting liquor licence extensions until 4:00 a.m. for the Drake Hotel and the Gladstone Hotel on September 30, 2012 (CC.Main.TE17.100.15)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/comm/communicationfile-31002.pdf
(June 17, 2012) Letter from Daniel Pascucci, Coordinator, Cabbagetown Business Improvement Area, regarding the Cabbagetown Festival on September 18 and 19, 2012 and requesting temporary liquor licence extensions and patios for various restaurants and pubs during the festival (CC.Main.TE17.100.16)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/comm/communicationfile-31003.pdf
(June 22, 2012) E-mail from Sean McCormick, Chair, Queen West Musicfest advising of a licensed outdoor music festival in Trinity Bellwoods Park on August 18, 2012 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. (CC.Main.TE17.100.17)
(June 20, 2012) Letter from Maxine Bailey, Vice-President, Advancement, Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) regarding the Toronto International Film Festival to be held from September 6, 2012 to September 16, 2012 and requesting extended hours of operation to 4:00 a.m. for the host restaurants (CC.Main.TE17.100.18)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/comm/communicationfile-31009.pdf
(June 28, 2012) E-mail from Susan Williston requesting that the liquor licence extension for the Delta Chelsea Hotel approved by City Council be changed from the Monarchs Pub to the Delta Chelsea Hotel during Celebrate Yonge from August 14, 2012 to September 19, 2012 (CC.Main.TE17.100.19)
(June 15, 2012) Letter from Bob Telewiak, General Manager, Hard Rock Cafe Toronto regarding the Community Concert, "Hard Rock Rocks" on Saturday, September 8, 2012 during Celebrate Yonge and requesting a temporary street closure, patio extension and extension of hours for the patio from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. during the event (CC.Main.TE17.100.20)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/comm/communicationfile-31011.pdf
(July 5, 2012) E-mail from Katelyn Brehony, requesting a Special Event Permit to celebrate the opening of the first store of The Free People in Canada at 79 Yorkville Avenue on August 2, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. (CC.Supp.TE17.100.21)
(July 6, 2012) Letter from Faiza R. Ansari, Director of Operations, GreekTown on the Danforth Business Improvement Area, providing a list of members who have chosen to participate in the 19th Annual Pilaros Taste of the Danforth and requesting temporary extended hours of liquor service and patio extensions during the event (CC.Supp.TE17.100.22)
(July 10, 2012) Letter from David McFee, requesting a temporary liquor license extension from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. for the "Fort York Day Fete" (CC.Supp.TE17.100.23)
(July 6, 2012) Letter from Renda Abdo, requesting a temporary extension for an Anti-Bullying LGBT Youth Awareness Campaign taking place during the month of July to August (July 26 to August 8 and August 9 to August 19) for 553 Church Street (Smith) (CC.Supp.TE17.100.24)
(July 9, 2012) E-mail from Mark Trenton, Race Director, A Midsummer Night's Run respecting a Beer Garden at McCleary Park for the Annual Midsummer Night's Run, 30K Run, 15K Run/Walk and Family Fun Run to be held on Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 6:45 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (CC.New.TE17.100.25)

Motions (City Council)

1 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Gord Perks (Carried)

 That City Council amend the Toronto and East York Community Council recommendations by adding the following under part A.

 

4.         Temporary patio extensions on Saturday, August 18, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., for the following establishments during The Bloorcourt Village Business Improvement Area's 2nd Annual Bloorcourt Arts and Crafts Fair:

 

               1.      African Palace Restaurant, 977 Bloor Street West, capacity: 13 people

               2.       Asseb Restaurant, 814 Bloor Street West, capacity: 17 people

               3.      Atlantis Restaurant, 1005 Bloor Street West, capacity: 14 people

               4.      Black Horse Pub and Grill, 928 Bloor Street West, capacity: 12 people

               5.      Bloor Bar Café, 1050 Bloor Street West, capacity: 67 people

               6.      Cilantro Restaurant, 1056 Bloor Street West, capacity 12 people

               7.      Comedy Bar, 945a Bloor Street West, capacity:18 people

               8.       Courense Bakery, 1014 Bloor Street West, capacity: 22 people

               9.       Disgraceland, 965 Bloor Street West, capacity: 16 people

               10.    Drift Bar, 1063 Bloor Street West, capacity: 12 people

               11.    Good Morning Toronto, 856 Bloor Street West, capacity:13 people

               12.     Hogtown Vegan, 834 Bloor Street West, capacity: 19 people

               13.    Hurricanes, 963 Bloor Street West, capacity: 16 people

               14.     Jankie's Place, 985 Bloor Street West, capacity 24 people

               15.     Lalibela Restaurant, 869 Bloor Street West, capacity 23 people

               16.     Lambadina Restaurant, 875 Bloor Street West, capacity 27 people

               17.     Mazz Sushi, 993 Bloor Street West, capacity 14 people

               18.     Menalon Restaurant, 841 Bloor Street West, capacity: 8 people

               19.     Mexitaco Restaurant, 828 Bloor Street West, capacity: 16 people

               20.    Monica's Bar and Grill, 881 Bloor Street West, capacity: 8 people

               21.    Nazareth Restaurant, 969 Bloor Street West, capacity: 16 people

               22.    O Petisco Portuges, 1069 Bloor Street West, capacity 18 people

               23.     Opadrinho Snack and Sports Bar, 1026 Bloor Street West, capacity 17 people

               24.     Pero Restaurant, 812 Bloor Street West, capacity: 17 people

               25.    Ponta Delgada, 990 Bloor Street West, capacity: 16 people

               26.    Queen of Sheeba, 1051 Bloor Street West, capacity: 22 people

               27.    Regal Garden, 815 Bloor Street West, capacity: 20 people

               28.    Roma Restaurant, 1090 Bloor Street West, capacity: 20 people

               29.    Saving Gigi, 859 Bloor Street West, capacity: 50 people

               30.     Sheesha Lounge, 901 Bloor Street West, capacity: 45 people

               31.    The Friendly Thai, 810 Bloor Street West, capacity: 17 people

               32.    The Piston, 937 Bloor Street West, capacity: 10 people

               33.    Tokyo Sushi, 1049 Bloor Street West, capacity: 19 people

               34.     Zembaba Restaurant, 838 Bloor Street West, capacity: 14 people

               35.     Zemen Sports Bar, 842 Bloor Street West, capacity: 14 people.

 

5.         The closure of Bloor Street West from Dufferin Street to Montrose Avenue on Saturday, August 18, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for the The Bloorcourt Village Business Improvement Area's 2nd Annual Bloorcourt Arts and Crafts Fair.

 

6.         Temporary liquor licence extensions until 4:00 a.m. for the The Drake Hotel, 1150 Queen Street West, and The Gladstone Hotel, 1214 Queen Street West, during Nuit Blanche 2012 to be held on September 30, 2012.

 

7.         Temporary extensions for liquor licences for various restaurants and pubs in Cabbagetown to allow for outdoor patios, as listed in the letter from Mr. Daniel Pascucci, Coordinator, Cabbagetown Business Improvement Area, for the Cabbagetown Festival to be held on Saturday, September 8, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday, September 9, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

 

8.          The Queen West Musicfest to be held on August 18, 2012, at Trinity Bellwoods Park from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

 

9.         Temporary liquor licence extensions until 4:00 a.m. for the following establishments participating in the Toronto International Film Festival from September 6 to 16, 2012:

 

               Brant House             522 King Street West

Ciao Wine Bar            133 Yorkville Avenue

The Drake Hotel         1150 Queen Street West

Ritz-Carlton                181 Wellington Street West

Spice Route                 499 King Street West

The Spoke Club          600 King Street West

 

9.         Temporary extension of liquor licence for the duration of the Celebrate Yonge event (with serving hours no later than 1:00 a.m.) to be held from Tuesday, August 14, 2012 to Wednesday, September 19, 2012 for the Delta Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard Street West, Market Garden, Main Floor Area, South East Section and cancel the temporary liquor licence extension for the Monarchs Pub previously approved by Council on June 6, 7 and 8, 2012.

 

10.       Temporary extension of the liquor licence and licensed patio for the Hard Rock Cafe, 279 Yonge Street, for the Hard Rock Rocks which aligns with "Celebrate Yonge" to be held on Saturday, September 8, 2012 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 9, 2012, noting that the patio is on the north side of the establishment and will extend onto the roadway area, and the closure of Dundas Square Street between Yonge Street and O'Keefe Lane from 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 8 until 5:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 9, 2012.

 

11.       Celebrate the opening of the first store of The Free People in Canada at 79 Yorkville Avenue on Thursday, August 2, 2012 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

 

12.       The list of the official participants in the 19th Annual Pilaros Taste of the Danforth for temporary liquor licence extensions and patio extensions, which was previously approved by City Council at its meeting held on February 6, 2012, to be held on Friday, August 10, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 11, 2012; Saturday, August 11, 2012 from 12:00 noon to 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 12, 2012; and Sunday, August 12, 2012 from 12:00 noon to 9:00 p.m. on Danforth Avenue, between Broadview Avenue and Jones Avenue, with road closures on Danforth Avenue between Broadview Avenue and Jones Avenue:

 

               Rodeo Brazilian Churrascaria                      95 Danforth Avenue

               Mambo Lounge                                            120 Danforth Avenue

               Globe Bistro                                                 124 Danforth Avenue

               Dora Keogh (The Irish Pub Group)             141 Danforth Avenue

               Black Swan Tavern                                      154 Danforth Avenue

               Terrio's Sports Bar & Grill                           185 Danforth Avenue

               Factory Girl                                                  193 Danforth Avenue

               7 Numbers                                                    307 Danforth Avenue

               The Auld Spot                                             347 Danforth Avenue

               417 Steak & Seafood Inc.                           417 Danforth Avenue

               Kalyvia Restaurant                                      420 Danforth Avenue

               Mezes Restaurant                                         456 Danforth Avenue

               Christina's on the Danforth                          492 Danforth Avenue

               Brass Taps Pizza Pub                                   493 Danforth Avenue

               Ouzeri Restaurant                                        500A Danforth Avenue

               Trapezzi Kafe and Bar                                 505 Danforth Avenue

               The Local Company                                     511 Danforth Avenue

               Lolita's Lust                                                 513 Danforth Avenue

               Pan on the Danforth                                    516 Danforth Avenue

               Café Frappe                                                 519 Danforth Avenue

               521 Café & Bar                                            521 Danforth Avenue

               Mr. Greek Mediterranean Grill                    526 Danforth Avenue

               Fox & Fiddle                                               535 Danforth Avenue

               The Friendly Greek                                      551 Danforth Avenue

               Ice Lounge                                                   560 Danforth Avenue

               St. Louis Bar & Grill                                    561 Danforth Avenue

               Romeo Bouzouki Lounge                            630 Danforth Avenue

               Athens Bar                                                   707 Danforth Avenue

               Eton House/Tavern                                      710 Danforth Avenue

               Gabby's Restaurant                                      729 Danforth Avenue

               Legends Sports Bar                                     774 Danforth Avenue

               Magic Oven                                                 798 Danforth Avenue

               Maverick's Pub                                             804 Danforth Avenue

               Maple Leaf Sports Bar                                 826-828 Danforth Avenue

 

13.       Temporary liquor licence extension for the "Fort York Day Fete" to be held on Sunday, August 5, 2012 on the Fort York Grounds from 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

 

14.       Temporary liquor licence extension for the "Anti-Bullying Awareness Campaign" to be held at 553 Church Street (Smith) from July 26 to August 8, 2012 and August 9 to August 19, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.

 

15.        A Beer Garden at McCleary Park for the Annual Midsummer Night's Run, 30K Run, 15K Run/Walk, 5K Run/Walk and Family Fun Run to be held on Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 6:45 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jul-13-2012 9:45 AM

Result: Carried Majority Required - TE17.100 - Perks - motion 1
Total members that voted Yes: 25 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Rob Ford, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Peter Milczyn, Frances Nunziata (Chair), John Parker, Gord Perks, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 1 Members that voted No are Michelle Berardinetti
Total members that were Absent: 19 Members that were absent are Ana Bailão, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson

Motion to Adopt Item as Amended (Carried)

Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Jul-13-2012 9:47 AM

Result: Carried Majority Required - TE17.100 - Adopt the item as amended
Total members that voted Yes: 26 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Rob Ford, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Peter Milczyn, Frances Nunziata (Chair), John Parker, Gord Perks, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 0 Members that voted No are
Total members that were Absent: 19 Members that were absent are Ana Bailão, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson

TE17.100 - Endorsement of Events for Liquor Licensing Purposes

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

A.        City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to the following requests for:

 

1.         Temporary patio extension to the liquor licence for the SMITH Restaurant, 553 Church Street, during the Toronto International Film Festival to be held from September 6 to 16, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. each day, noting that the patio space is located directly behind the licensed indoor restaurant area.

 

2.         Temporary extension to the liquor licence to 4:00 a.m. for the Out of Site - Contemporary Art Works on Queen Street West to be held from 7:00 p.m. on September 29 until 7:00 a.m. on September 30, 2012, on Queen Street West, between Simcoe and Bathurst Streets.

 

3.         Approval for the following additional establishments for the Toronto Beer Week from September 14-22, 2012 as listed in the e-mail (June 11, 2012) from George Milbrandt, Chair, Toronto Beer Week Ltd.:

 

                        Dave's on St. Clair, 730 St. Clair Avenue West

                        Earl's Restaurant on King Street, 150 King Street West

                        The Oxley, 121 Yorkville Avenue

                        Sarah's Café, 1426 Danforth Avenue

                        Sneeky Dees, 431 College Street

                        Spin, 461 King Street West, Lower Level

                        Tequila Bookworm West, 512 Queen Street West.

 

B.        City Council concur in the action taken by the Toronto and East York Community Council in approving the following events:

 

1.         Temporary extension to the liquor licence until 4:00 a.m. from Thursday June 28, 2012 to July 1, 2012, during the Pride Toronto 2012 Celebration at Mick E Fynn's at 45 Carlton Street.

 

2.         Temporary patio extension to the liquor licence until 10:00 p.m. for The 9th Annual Church Street Village Fair for the bars and restaurants listed in the letter (June 13, 2012) from Mr. Wootton, and road closures from 8:30 a.m. on July 15, to 12:30 a.m. on July 16, 2012.

 

3.         Beer Garden at Yonge Dundas Square Street during the North by Northeast Music and Film Festival to be held from June 14 to 18, 2012, with road closures for the duration of the event.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

 

A.        For liquor licensing purposes, declared the following to be events of municipal significance:

 

1.         12th Annual Toronto Chinatown Festival to be held on September 8, 2012, from 12:00 noon to 11:00 p.m., and on September 9, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., on the east side of Spadina Avenue, between Dundas Street West and College Street, with a beer garden.

 

2.         Toronto Greek Film Retrospective to take place from July 12 to July 15, 2012 at the Danforth Music Hall.

 

3.         100 Grey Cup Festival to be held from November 15, 2012 to November 25, 2012, with events at Nathan Phillips Square and Yonge-Dundas Square, to the final weekend's Street Festival on Front Street and CFL Fan Fest at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

 

4.         Out of Site - Contemporary Art Works on Queen Street to be held from 7:00 p.m. on September 29 until 7:00 a.m. on September 30, 2012.

 

5.         Aloha Toronto to be held from Friday, August 24, 2012 to Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Woodbine Beach.

 

6.         Blackout Fest to be held from August 10 to 19, 2012 (but not Monday, August 13, 2012) to take place at either 155 Walnut Avenue or 109 Ossington Avenue, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Sunday through Wednesday, and from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Thursday through Saturday.

 

7.         9th Annual Church Street Village Fair to be held on Sunday, July 15, 2012, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

 

8.         Toronto International Film Festival to be held from September 6 to 16, 2012.

 

9.         360 Screenings Event to be held on August 15, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at The Fermenting Cellar, Distillery Historic District, 55 Mill Street.

 

B.        Approved the following events due to the dates, and requested the concurrence of City Council in the action taken:

 

1.         Temporary extension to the liquor licence until 4:00 a.m. from Thursday June 28, 2012 to July 1, 2012, during the Pride Toronto 2012 Celebration at Mick E Fynn's at 45 Carlton Street.

 

2.         Temporary patio extension to the liquor licence until 10:00 p.m. for The 9th Annual Church Street Village Fair for the bars and restaurants listed in the letter (June 13, 2012) from Mr. Wootton, and road closures from 8:30 a.m. on July 15, to 12:30 a.m. on July 16, 2012.

 

3.         Beer Garden at Yonge Dundas Square Street during the North by Northeast Music and Film Festival to be held from June 14 to 18, 2012, with road closures for the duration of the event.

Summary

Seeking endorsement of events for Liquor Licensing Purposes.

Communications

(May 25, 2012) Fax from Tonny Louie, Chair, Chinatown BIA, requesting that the 12th Annual Toronto Chinatown Festival to be held on September 8, 2012, from 12:00 noon to 11:00 p.m. and September 9, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., on the east side of Spadina Avenue, between Dundas Street West and College Street, with beer garden, be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.Main.TE17.100.1)
(May 30, 2012) E-mail from Renda Abdo, SMITH Restaurant, 553 Church Street, requesting a temporary patio extension during the Toronto International Film Festival to be held from September 6 to September 16, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. each day, noting that the patio space is located directly behind the licensed indoor restaurant area. (TE.Main.TE17.100.2)
(June 5, 2012) Letter from Faiza R. Ansari, Director of Operations, GreekTown on the Danforth BIA, requesting that the Toronto Greek Film Retrospective to take place from July 12 to July 15, 2012 at the Danforth Music Hall, be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.Supp.TE17.100.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/te/comm/communicationfile-30661.pdf
(June 8, 2012) E-mail from Chris Rudge, Chairman and CEO, 100 Grey Cup Festival, requesting that the 100th Grey Cup Festival to be held from November 15, 2012 to November 25, 2012, with events at Nathan Phillips Square and Yonge-Dundas Square, to the final weekend's Street Festival on Front Street, and CFL Fan Fest at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.Supp.TE17.100.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/te/comm/communicationfile-30753.pdf
(June 8, 2012) Letter from Elana White, Vice-Chair, Queen Street West Business Improvement Area, requesting that Out of Site - Contemporary Art Works on Queen Street West to be held on from 7:00 p.m. on September 29 until 7:00 a.m. on September 30, 2012, on Queen Street West, between Simcoe and Bathurst Streets, be declared an event of municipal significance; and requesting an extension of hours until 4:00 a.m. on Sunday, September 30, 2012. (TE.Main.TE17.100.5)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/te/comm/communicationfile-30754.pdf
(June 11, 2012) E-mail from George Milbrandt, Chair, Toronto Beer Week Ltd., requesting approval of additional establishments for the Toronto Beer Week from September 14-22, 2012 (TE.Supp.TE17.100.6)
(June 7, 2012) E-mail from Helen Hatzis, Founder, requesting that Aloha Toronto to be held from Friday, August 24, 2012 to Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Woodbine Beach, be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.Supp.TE17.100.7)
(June 12, 2012) E-mail from Andrew Stoddart, Owner and Operation, Mick E Fynn's at 45 Carlton Street, requesting a liquor licence extension until 4:00 a.m. from Thursday June 28, 2012 to July 1, 2012, during the Pride Toronto 2012 Celebration (TE.Supp.TE17.100.8)
(June 12, 2012) E-mail from Eugenia Loukian, Co-Founder, Blackout Fest, requesting that the Blackout Fest to be held from August 10 to 19, 2012, to take place at 155 Walnut Avenue and 109 Ossington Avenue, be declared an event of municipal significance (TE.Supp.TE17.100.9)
(June 12, 2012) Letter from David Wootton, The Church Wellesley Village BIA, requesting that the 9th Annual Church Street Village Fair to be held on Sunday, July 15, 2012, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., be declared an event of municipal significance; requesting patio extensions until 10:00 p.m. for the bars and restaurants listed in the letter from Mr. Wootton; and road closures from 8:30 a.m. on July 15 to 12:30 a.m. on July 16, 2012. (TE.Supp.TE17.100.10)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/te/comm/communicationfile-30818.pdf
(June 12, 2012) Letter from Maxine Bailey, VP Advancement, TIFF, requesting that the Toronto International Film Festival to be held from September 6 to September 16, 2012, be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.Supp.TE17.100.11)
(June 12, 2012) Letter from Ned Loach, Artistic Producer/Co-Founder, 360 Screenings, requesting that the 360 Screenings Event to be held on August 15, 2012, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at The Fermenting Cellar, Distillery Historic District, 55 Mill Street, be declared an event of municipal significance. (TE.Supp.TE17.100.12)
(June 13, 2012) E-mail from Harold Mah, Event Support Manager, Economic Development and Culture, advising that Eventrix requires approval of a beer garden at Yonge Dundas Square Street during the North by Northeast Music and Film Festival to be held from June 14 to 18, 2012, with road closures for the duration of the event. (TE.Supp.TE17.100.13)

Motions

1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Joe Mihevc (Carried)

That the Toronto and East York Community Council recommend that:

 

A.        City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it has no objection to the following requests for:

 

1.         Temporary patio extension to the liquor licence for the SMITH Restaurant, 553 Church Street, during the Toronto International Film Festival to be held from September 6 to 16, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. each day, noting that the patio space is located directly behind the licensed indoor restaurant area.

 

2.         Temporary extension to the liquor licence to 4:00 a.m. for the Out of Site - Contemporary Art Works on Queen Street West to be held from 7:00 p.m. on September 29 until 7:00 a.m. on September 30, 2012, on Queen Street West, between Simcoe and Bathurst Streets.

 

3.         Approval for the following additional establishments for the Toronto Beer Week from September 14-22, 2012 as listed in the e-mail (June 11, 2012) from George Milbrandt, Chair, Toronto Beer Week Ltd.:

 

                         Dave's on St. Clair, 730 St. Clair Avenue West

                         Earl's Restaurant on King Street, 150 King Street West

                         The Oxley, 121 Yorkville Avenue

                         Sarah's Café, 1426 Danforth Avenue

                         Sneeky Dees, 431 College Street

                         Spin, 461 King Street West, Lower Level

                         Tequila Bookworm West, 512 Queen Street West.

 

B.        City Council concur in the action taken by the Toronto and East York Community Council in approving the following events:

 

1.         Temporary extension to the liquor licence until 4:00 a.m. from Thursday June 28, 2012 to July 1, 2012, during the Pride Toronto 2012 Celebration at Mick E Fynn's at 45 Carlton Street.

 

2.         Temporary patio extension to the liquor licence until 10:00 p.m. for The 9th Annual Church Street Village Fair for the bars and restaurants listed in the letter (June 13, 2012) from Mr. Wootton, and road closures from 8:30 a.m. on July 15, to 12:30 a.m. on July 16, 2012.

 

3.         Beer Garden at Yonge Dundas Square Street during the North by Northeast Music and Film Festival to be held from June 14 to 18, 2012, with road closures for the duration of the event.

 

Further, that the Toronto and East York Community Council:

 

A.        For liquor licensing purposes, declare the following to be events of municipal significance:

 

1.         12th Annual Toronto Chinatown Festival to be held on September 8, 2012, from 12:00 noon to 11:00 p.m., and on September 9, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., on the east side of Spadina Avenue, between Dundas Street West and College Street, with a beer garden.

 

2.         Toronto Greek Film Retrospective to take place from July 12 to July 15, 2012 at the Danforth Music Hall.

 

3.         100 Grey Cup Festival to be held from November 15, 2012 to November 25, 2012, with events at Nathan Phillips Square and Yonge-Dundas Square, to the final weekend's Street Festival on Front Street and CFL Fan Fest at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

 

4.         Out of Site - Contemporary Art Works on Queen Street to be held from 7:00 p.m. on September 29 until 7:00 a.m. on September 30, 2012.

 

5.         Aloha Toronto to be held from Friday, August 24, 2012 to Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Woodbine Beach.

 

6.         Blackout Fest to be held from August 10 to 19, 2012 (but not Monday, August 13, 2012) to take place at either 155 Walnut Avenue or 109 Ossington Avenue, from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Sunday through Wednesday, and from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., Thursday through Saturday.

 

7.         9th Annual Church Street Village Fair to be held on Sunday, July 15, 2012, from 12:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

 

8.         Toronto International Film Festival to be held from September 6 to 16, 2012.

 

9.         360 Screenings Event to be held on August 15, 2012 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at The Fermenting Cellar, Distillery Historic District, 55 Mill Street.

 

B.        Approve the following events due to the dates, and request the concurrence of City Council in the action taken:

 

1.         Temporary extension to the liquor licence until 4:00 a.m. from Thursday June 28, 2012 to July 1, 2012, during the Pride Toronto 2012 Celebration at Mick E Fynn's at 45 Carlton Street.

 

2.         Temporary patio extension to the liquor licence until 10:00 p.m. for The 9th Annual Church Street Village Fair for the bars and restaurants listed in the letter (June 13, 2012) from Mr. Wootton, and road closures from 8:30 a.m. on July 15, to 12:30 a.m. on July 16, 2012.

 

3.         Beer Garden at Yonge Dundas Square Street during the North by Northeast Music and Film Festival to be held from June 14 to 18, 2012, with road closures for the duration of the event.

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