Special Occasion Beer Garden Permits for Community Events -
North York Humber, Black Creek and North York Centre
The North York Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report
(March15, 1999) from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and
Tourism, subject to recommendation (4) being amended to read as follows:
"(4)the groups provide proof of liability insurance coverage in the amount of $1M
naming the City as additional insured."
The North York Community Council also reports, for the information of Council, having
directed the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism to undertake a
review of the Liability Insurance and report back to the North York Community Council at a
future meeting.
The North York Community Council submits the following report (March15, 1999)
from the Commissioner of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism:
Purpose:
The purpose of this report is to seek Council's approval to grant Special Occasion Beer
Garden Permits to the groups listed in Appendix I. All normal conditions and requirements
would apply as per previous City of North York policy and the Municipal Alcohol Policy.
Funding Sources Financial Implications and Impact Statement:
The organizations planning to hold a Beer Garden will be required to pay the Department
$50.00 as part of their facility permit fee. If groups have requirements for goods and services
which are not readily available at the site, the Department will attempt to accommodate, but
will bill cost for expenses incurred.
Recommendations:
It is recommended that:
(1)permission be granted to the groups listed in Appendix I to hold Special Occasion (Beer
Garden) Permit events;
(2)the groups obtain a Special Occasion Permit from the Liquor Licensing Board of Ontario;
(3)the groups be charged the approved $50.00 facility permit fee and additional costs
incurred by the Parks and Recreation Division for goods and services not readily available at
the site;
(4)the groups provide proof of liability insurance coverage in the amount of $2M naming
the City as additional insured;
(5)all bartenders and servers be required to attend a Server Intervention Training Program at
the group's expense; and
(6)appropriate City officials be directed to carry out all things necessary thereto.
Council Reference/Background/History:
Each year the Department, North District (formerly North York) receives requests from
various groups for Special Occasion (Beer Garden) Permits to complement their community
events. These events are oftentimes held in support of charity fundraisers and community
oriented initiatives.
The Liquor License Board of Ontario requires that for events of this nature, approval be
granted by City Council, ideally ninety days prior of the event. In addition, special inspections
and approvals from other Departments such as Building, Health, and Fire may be required.
Discussion:
Historically, these events have proven to be very positive, both in terms of community benefit
and enjoyment of same. Financially, these events have minimal impact on the Department's
budget and operationally, the Department anticipates no difficulties in meeting the
requirements of these requests.
As directed by City of North York Council on May 24, 1995 by Resolution No. 95-09, all
groups regardless of the occasion are to be treated in a like manner and be charged a facility
permit fee of $50.00. As previously indicated, if a group however has requirements for goods
and services which are not readily available at the site, the Department will attempt to
accommodate but will bill at cost for expenses incurred.
Conclusions:
Acknowledging the minimal financial and operational ramifications, the Department's past
experience with these groups, the community benefit from these events and the enjoyment of
same, Council is encouraged to support the recommendations contained in this report.
Contact Name:
Jim Bradley
Director of Parks and Recreation -North District
395-6054
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Appendix I
Special Occasion (Beer Garden) Permit Requests
Group Making Request |
Purpose/Event |
Location/Date/Time |
Plunkett Park Sports Association
(Ward 6) |
Canada Day/Bocce
Tournament |
Plunkett Park:
Fri., July 2, 1999, 8:00 a.m - 1:00 a.m.
Sat., July 3, 1999, 8:00 a.m.- 1:00 a.m.
Sun.,July 4, 1999, 8:00 a.m.- 1:00 a.m. |
Ecuadorian Canadian Foundation
(Ward 7) |
Festival |
Elm Park & John Booth Arena:
Sat., July 24, 1999, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Sun., July 25, 1999, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. |
Councillor George Mammoliti
(Ward 6) |
Annual Softball
Tournament |
Stanley Community Centre and Park:
Sat., August 21, 1999, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sun, August 22, 1998, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m |
St. Gaspar/Humber Summit
Seniors
(Ward 6) |
Community BBQ & Bocce
Tournament |
Gracedale Park:
Sat., July 24, 1999, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Sun., July 25, 1999, 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. |
Metropolitan Toronto Police
32 Division
(Ward 10) |
Charity Baseball
Tournament |
Goulding Community Centre:
Mon., June 21, 1999, 8:00 a.m. -12:00 a.m. |
Amesbury Canada Day Committee
(Ward 6) |
Canada Day Celebration |
Amesbury Park:
Thurs., July 1, 1999, 8:00 a.m. -12:00 a.m. |
Club Deportivo Colombia
(Ward 6) |
Presentation of Folkoric
Groups, Musical and
Cultural Events |
Caledonia Park:
Fri., July 16, 1999, 4:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Sat., July 17, 1999, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Sun., July 18, 1999, 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
Giosa Ionica
(Ward 7) |
St. Rocco Festival |
Elm Park & John Booth Arena:
Sun., Aug. 8, 1999, 10:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
Primula Neighbourhood Watch
(Ward 6) |
Summer Festival |
Apted Park:
Sat., June 26, 1999, 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m.
Sun., June 27, 1999, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. |