Request for Endorsement of Event for
Liquor Licensing Purposes - Street Festival-
Church Street, North of Carlton Street to Wood Street
The Toronto Community Council recommends that City Council, for liquor licensing purposes, advise the Alcohol
and Gaming Commission of Ontario that it is aware of the street festival to be held on the city street allowance on
Church Street, north of Carlton Street to Wood Street, and in the adjacent parking lot (property known as 411
Church Street) between the hours of 3:00 p.m. on February 13, 1999 and 1:00 a.m. on February 14, 1999, and that
it has no objection to it taking place.
The Toronto Community Council submits the following communication (November 20, 1998) from the General
Manager, Molstar Sports and Entertainment:
I forward the following applications for submission to the next meeting of the Toronto Community Council on December
9, 1998, for their consideration and approval.
1.Liquor Permit
Applications will be made, subject to receiving Municipal approval, to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario
for a Special Occasion Permit to serve alcoholic beverages within the City Street Allowance on Church Street, north of
Carlton Street to Wood Street and in the adjacent parking lot (property known as 411 Church Street), between the hours of
3:00 p.m. on 13 February and 1:00 a.m. on 14 February, 1999.
The event is a street festival in celebration of the last Maple Leaf game at the Gardens, and will comprise a stage with live
bands, refreshment tents and supporting facilities. The anticipated attendance is 2,000 and admission is by invitation only.
2.Street Closures over 24 hours duration
For the purpose of this event, and in order to have sufficient time for the installation or erection of the concert stage and
tentage with appropriate lighting, heating and other amenities and facilities, application is being made to the City's Works
and Emergency Services Department to close Church Street from Carlton Street to Wood Street, and the south curb lane of
Wood Street from Church Street to Mutual Street, during the period 7:00 p.m. on Friday, February 12, to 12:00 noon on
Sunday, February 14, 1999.
As shown on the enclosed map, note that the west-side curb lane on Church Street within the above area will remain free
of structures to permit the passage of emergency vehicles at all times.
During the even, snack food and hot dishes will be served from facilities located in tents installed in the parking lot at the
south-east corner of the Church Street-Wood Street intersection by a licensed caterer.
In respect of these applications, I confirm that copies are being forwarded to the Toronto Police Service, the Fire
Department and to the City's Department of Health, for their information.
I look forward to receiving confirmation of the Community Council's endorsement of these applications, prior to
submission to City Council. Please contact me directly at (416) 922-7477 if additional information is required.
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A copy of the Application for a Temporary Street Closing referred to in the foregoing communication was forwarded to all
Members of the Toronto Community Council with agenda for its meeting on December 9, 1998, and a copy thereof is on
file in the office of the City Clerk.
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Maple Leaf Game
