601 King Street West - Liquor Licence Application - Earls Kitchen + Bar - Licence 2281016 - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks

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2023-11-08 · Toronto City Council · adopted

As filed

City Council on November 8 and 9, 2023, adopted the following: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Earls Kitchen + Bar, 601 King Street West is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application.

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2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to Earls Kitchen + Bar, 601 King Street West. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter, and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions to give effect to City Council's decision, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for Earls Kitchen + Bar, 601 King Street West, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

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An application has been submitted to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for a liquor licence for the premises at 601 King Street West, operating under the name Earls Kitchen + Bar ("Premises"). The application is for an indoor area and outdoor patio area. This Motion requests that City Council advise the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that this application for a liquor licence is not in the public interest unless certain conditions, addressing the concerns of the community, are attached to the licence.

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The Premises are located in close proximity to residential units. There are concerns related to noise, litter, safety, and other potential disturbances to residents in the area. If conditions are put in place, these concerns may be mitigated. Under no circumstance should the Premises be granted a liquor sales license without conditions attached. This Matter is considered urgent as the deadline for objections is November 9, 2023.

Staff recommended

Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks, recommends that: 1. City Council direct the City Clerk to advise the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario that the issuance of a liquor licence for Earls Kitchen + Bar, 601 King Street West is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents unless conditions are placed on the licence, and that the Registrar should issue a Proposal to Review the liquor licence application.

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2. City Council request the Licence Appeal Tribunal to provide the City of Toronto with an opportunity to be made party to any proceedings with respect to Earls Kitchen + Bar, 601 King Street West. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attend all proceedings before the Licence Appeal Tribunal in this matter and City Council direct the City Solicitor to take all necessary actions so as to give effect to this Motion, including adding conditions to any liquor licence issued for Earls Kitchen + Bar, 601 King Street West, in consultation with the Ward Councillor.

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