Item - 2015.TE11.73

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on November 3, 2015 without amendments and without debate.
  • This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on October 6, 2015 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on November 3, 2015.

TE11.73 - Updating Licensed Eating Establishment Regulations in The Beach

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted on Consent
Ward:
32 - Beaches-East York

City Council Decision

City Council on November 3 and 4, 2015, adopted the following:

 

1.  City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to consult with the local community and businesses to review the existing by-laws governing eating establishments along Queen Street East from Woodbine Avenue to Nursewood Road and City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report back with any recommended changes to the Toronto and East York Community Council in the second quarter of 2016.

Background Information (Community Council)

(September 10, 2015) Letter from Councillor McMahon - Updating Licensed Eating Establishment Regulations in The Beach
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-83780.pdf

TE11.73 - Updating Licensed Eating Establishment Regulations in The Beach

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Ward:
32 - Beaches-East York

Community Council Recommendations

The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:

 

1.  City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to consult with the local community and businesses to review the existing by-laws governing eating establishments along Queen Street East from Woodbine Avenue to Nursewood Road and report back with any recommended changes to the Toronto and East York Community Council in the second quarter of 2016.

Origin

(September 10, 2015) Letter from Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon, Ward 32, Beaches-East York

Summary

In 1985, Councillor Tom Jakobek enacted by-laws intended to halt the proliferation and growing size of nightclubs and bars in The Beach. In the intervening years the area has changed, rooftop patios and large bars are no longer the problem they once were, and the commercial area of Queen Street East has been struggling. After 30 years, the existing by-laws may no longer serve the purpose for which they were created and, in fact, may be detrimental to the health of the neighbourhood.

Background Information

(September 10, 2015) Letter from Councillor McMahon - Updating Licensed Eating Establishment Regulations in The Beach
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-83780.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon (Carried)

That the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, consult with the local community and businesses to review the existing by-laws governing eating establishments along Queen Street East from Woodbine Avenue to Nursewood Road and report back with any recommended changes to the Toronto and East York Community Council in the second quarter of 2016.


2 - Motion to Adopt Item as Amended moved by Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon (Carried)

Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Oct-06-2015

Result: Carried Majority Required
Total members that voted Yes: 11 Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailão, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mike Layton (Chair), Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Gord Perks, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 0 Members that voted No are
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are Joe Mihevc
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council