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MattersAdministrationFirst seen Feb 15, 2016

Public notice for liquor licensing applications

Approved

The city asked the provincial liquor licensing branch for the option to notify the public about liquor licence applications when needed. Typical downtown mail-outs were estimated to cost about $150–$300; the report also raised the possibility of recovering notification costs through a fee.

Where it stands: Staff directed to request an as-needed notification role February 15, 2016.

Background

Earlier and later steps of the same initiative.

  1. Jan 18, 2016

    Liquor-licence application notifications

    The staff report concerned public notification procedures for liquor-licence applications. The available record does not say what notification process was proposed, which affects how residents learn about applications and can participate.

Timeline

Every time this matter appeared in council records, newest first.

  1. February 15, 2016· Council

    Staff directed to seek an as-needed public notification role

    Council directed staff to inform the Liquor Licensing branch that the City wishes to undertake public notification for liquor license applications on an as‑needed basis.

    Decision: Directed staff to request ability to undertake public notification for liquor licensing as needed.

    Passed