Use of Nathan Phillips Square -

Philippine Independence Day - Friday, June 12, 1998

The Toronto Community Council recommends the adoption of the following report (May 25, 1998) from the Commissioner of Corporate Services:

Purpose:

To obtain permission from Toronto Community Council under the Municipal Code Chapter 237 to permit the organizers to operate a beer and wine garden on Nathan Phillips Square.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

Not applicable.

Recommendation:

It is recommended that permission be granted to Philippine Executive Club to operate a beer and wine garden contingent upon the following:

(a) approval of the L.L.B.O.;

(b) approval of the Medical Officer of Health; and

(c) compliance with the Municipal Alcohol Policy. (with the former City of Toronto) Clause 24, Neighbourhoods Committee on April 24, 1995.

Background:

The operation of a beer and wine garden on Nathan Phillips Square requires Toronto Community Council approval pursuant Municipal Code Chapter 237a(1).

Comments:

We have an application for the use of Nathan Phillips Square from the Philippine Executive Club, 6979 Yonge Street, Suite 202, North York, Ontario M2M 3X9. They plan to stage an event on Friday, June 12, 1998 to celebrate their 100th Aniversary of the Philippine Independence.

In addition to entertainment and speeches, the organizers are requesting to operate a beer and wine garden with proceeds going to the Philippine Executive Club a non-profit organization. Food will also be sold. The beer garden will be set up within a barricaded area and the exits will be monitored.

Conclusion:

That this is a reasonable request.

Contact Name:

Joanna Gill

Supervisor, Building Services

392-7157

392-1251 (Fax)

jgill@city.toronto.on.ca