Item - 2009.CD22.6
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on February 23, 2009 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Community Development and Recreation Committee on February 6, 2009 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on February 23, 2009.
CD22.6 - Early Opening of Outdoor Artificial Ice Rinks - Supplementary Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on February 23, 24 and 25, 2009, adopted the following:
1. The following City‑owned outdoor ice rinks open at the same time as Nathan Phillips Square in 2009:
Rennie Park Rink (Ward 13)
Sir Adam Beck Rink (Ward 6)
Sunnydale Rink (Ward 2)
Dufferin Grove (Ward 18)
Hodgson Rink (Ward 22)
Kew Gardens Rink (Ward 32)
Regent Park South Rink (Ward 28)
Mel Lastman Square (Ward 23)
Broadlands Community Centre (Ward 34)
Glen Long Community Centre (Ward 15)
Irving Chapley Community Centre (Ward 10)
Albert Campbell Square (Ward 38)
West Mall Rink (Ward 3).
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-18643.pdf
Communications (Committee)
Motions (City Council)
Motion 1 - That the Recommendation of the Community Development and Recreation Committee be deleted, and that Council adopt the following instead:
The following City‑owned outdoor ice rinks open at the same time as Nathan Phillips Square in 2009:
Rennie Park Rink (Ward 13)
Sir Adam Beck Rink (Ward 6)
Sunnydale Rink (Ward 2)
Dufferin Grove (Ward 18)
Hodgson Rink (Ward 22)
Kew Gardens Rink (Ward 32)
Regent Park South Rink (Ward 28)
Mel Lastman Square (Ward 23)
Broadlands Community Centre (Ward 34)
Glen Long Community Centre (Ward 15)
Irving Chapley Community Centre (Ward 10)
Albert Campbell Square (Ward 38)
West Mall Rink (Ward 3).
Vote (Amend Item) Feb-24-2009 10:36 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD22.6 - Minnan-Wong - Motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 17 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Mike Del Grande, Mike Feldman, Rob Ford, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Howard Moscoe, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, Bill Saundercook, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Michael Walker |
| Total members that voted No: 15 | Members that voted No are Sandra Bussin, Shelley Carroll, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Paula Fletcher, Adam Giambrone, Suzan Hall, A.A. Heaps, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Gloria Lindsay Luby (Chair), Pam McConnell, Joe Pantalone, Gord Perks |
| Total members that were Absent: 13 | Members that were absent are Brian Ashton, Maria Augimeri, Raymond Cho, John Filion, Mark Grimes, Cliff Jenkins, Joe Mihevc, David Miller, Ron Moeser, Case Ootes, John Parker, Anthony Perruzza, Kyle Rae |
Motion 2 - That the Recommendations of the Community Development and Recreation Committee be deleted, and that Council adopt the following instead:
That all artificial outdoor rinks be opened in 2010, subject to budget approval.
With the permission of Council, Councillor Saundercook withdrew his motion 2.
Motion 3 -That motion 1 by Councillor Minnan-Wong be amended by adding the following:
“and that the Budget Committee be directed to identify a source of funding”.
With the permission of Council, Councillor Stintz withdrew her motion 3.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Feb-24-2009 10:37 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD22.6 - Adopt Item, as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 22 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Shelley Carroll, Mike Del Grande, Mike Feldman, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Adam Giambrone, Suzan Hall, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby (Chair), Giorgio Mammoliti, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Howard Moscoe, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, Bill Saundercook, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Michael Walker |
| Total members that voted No: 10 | Members that voted No are Sandra Bussin, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, A.A. Heaps, Doug Holyday, Pam McConnell, Joe Pantalone, Gord Perks, Adam Vaughan |
| Total members that were Absent: 13 | Members that were absent are Brian Ashton, Maria Augimeri, Raymond Cho, John Filion, Mark Grimes, Cliff Jenkins, Joe Mihevc, David Miller, Ron Moeser, Case Ootes, John Parker, Anthony Perruzza, Kyle Rae |
Rulings (City Council)
Challenged by Councillor Doug Holyday
Vote Feb-24-2009 10:35 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD22.6 - Uphold the Ruling of the Deputy Speaker |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 18 | Members that voted Yes are Sandra Bussin, Shelley Carroll, Janet Davis, Frank Di Giorgio, Paula Fletcher, Adam Giambrone, Suzan Hall, A.A. Heaps, Norman Kelly, Gloria Lindsay Luby (Chair), Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, Joe Pantalone, Gord Perks, Bill Saundercook, Adam Vaughan |
| Total members that voted No: 14 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Mike Feldman, Rob Ford, Doug Holyday, Chin Lee, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Howard Moscoe, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Michael Walker |
| Total members that were Absent: 13 | Members that were absent are Brian Ashton, Maria Augimeri, Raymond Cho, John Filion, Mark Grimes, Cliff Jenkins, Joe Mihevc, David Miller, Ron Moeser, Case Ootes, John Parker, Anthony Perruzza, Kyle Rae |
CD22.6 - Early Opening of Outdoor Artificial Ice Rinks - Supplementary Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:
1. City-owned and operated outdoor artificial ice rinks not open earlier in the 2009 annual winter skating season due to budgetary constraints.
2. The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation review this request and a menu of options as part of the Division’s 2010 operating budget submission.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to respond to a request by the Community Development and Recreation Committee on the opening of all City outdoor ice rinks at the same time as Nathan Phillips Square commencing fall 2009.
The additional costs associated with opening all 49 city-owned and operated outdoor rinks earlier in the season are substantial and cannot be absorbed in the Parks, Forestry and Recreation operating budget. Currently, there are five outdoor rinks that are opened earlier in the season – Nathan Phillips Square, Mel Lastman Square, Albert Campbell Square, Rennie Park and Dufferin Grove Park. The latter four rinks are scheduled to open on November 28, 2009, a week after Nathan Phillips Square, which will open one week earlier (on November 21, 2009), to coincide with the Cavalcade of Lights event.
As well as the budget constraints, this request would be difficult to administer in 2009, due to the preset work scheduling of fall seasonal clean up and maintenance activities, which are timed to end prior to the current scheduling of the winter outdoor rink seasonal maintenance activities and operations, which includes staff hiring and training, in order to provide outdoor skating opportunities to the public.
For the 2009-2010 outdoor skating season, it is not recommended that all 49 outdoor rinks be opened at the same time as Nathan Phillips Square due to the above-noted cost constraints and operational difficulties. However, Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff will consider this request in the development of the 2010 operating budget.
Financial Impact
There are no financial implications resulting from the adoption of this report.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-18643.pdf
Communications
Speakers
Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ward 34, Don Valley East