Lakeshore Community Festival.

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report   (April  1,  1998)  from the City Clerk:

Purpose:

To address the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario (LLBO) requirement of obtaining a Council resolution agreeing to the issuance of a Special Occasion Permit in association with the Lakeshore Community Festival.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

None.

Recommendation:

That Etobicoke Community Council recommend that the Lakeshore Community Festival be permitted to take place on the grounds of the Humber College Lakeshore campus on Saturday, June 13, 1998 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and that beer be permitted to be sold at the festival, subject to the requirements of the Fire, Health and Building Departments being addressed.

Background:

The Lakeshore Community Festival will be celebrating its twenty-fifth anniversary this year. The annual event usually draws between 10,000 to 12,000 spectators. The event is held on the grounds of Humber College's Lakeshore campus. This year's event will be held on Saturday, June 13, 1998, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. In accordance with the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario (LLBO) regulations, Council's approval for the sale of beer is required.

Comment:

The former City of Etobicoke Council normally approved such requests for festivals and the sale of beer, subject to the applicant meeting the requirements of the Fire, Health and Building Departments.

Conclusion:

Approval for the holding of the Lakeshore Community Festival and sale of beer on Saturday, June 13, 1998, be granted subject to the requirement of the Fire, Health and Building Departments being addressed.

Contact:

Cathie Best, Director, Clerk's Division

Tel: (416)394-8080