Special Occasion Permits - Centennial Park

The Etobicoke Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (May 6, 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 following events:

a)7th Annual Labatt 24 Hour Relay in Support of Easter Seal Kids - June 13-14, 1998.

b)Annual Kiwanis Club of the Kingsway Canada Day Celebrations - July 1, 1998.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

None.

Recommendations:

That Etobicoke Community Council recommend that the Labatt 24 Hour Relay in Support of Easter Seal Kids and the Kiwanis Club of the Kingsway Canada Day Celebrations be permitted to take place at Centennial Park on June 13-14, 1998, and July 1, 1998, respectively, 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 Easter Seal Society will be holding its 7th annual Labatt 24 Hour Relay in Support of Easter Seal Kids at Centennial Park on the weekend of June 13-14, 1998. This fundraising event has individuals running relay-style for 24 hours. Last year's event generated $594,000.00 for children with physical disabilities. Beer will be sold from 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 13, until 1:00 a.m. on Sunday, June 14, 1998. (Attachment No. 1)

The Kiwanis Club of the Kingsway will be celebrating Canada Day in Centennial Park, as they have done in past. The hours of operation for the sale of beer and wine will be from 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m. (Attachment No. 2)

In accordance with the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario (LLBO) regulations, Council's approval for the sale of beer and wine for both events is required.

Comment:

The former City of Etobicoke Council normally approved such requests for 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 Labatt 24 Hour Relay in Support of Easter Seal Kids on June 13-14, 1998, and the Annual Kiwanis Club of the Kingsway Canada Day Celebrations on July 1, 1998, along with the sale of beer and wine be granted subject to the requirement of Fire, Health, and Building Departments being addressed.

Contact Name:

Cathie Best, Director, Clerk's Division

Tel: (416) 394-8080

(Copies of Attachment Nos. 1-2, referred to in the foregoing report, were forwarded to all Members of Council with the agenda of the Etobicoke Community Council meeting of May 6, 1998, and copies thereof are on file in the office of the City Clerk.)