Item - 2010.EX46.29
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on August 25, 2010 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Executive Committee on August 16, 2010 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on August 25, 2010.
EX46.29 - Emery Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) - Monumental Flagpole and Public Square Project
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 7 - York West
City Council Decision
City Council on August 25, 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve, in principle, the creation of a public square, as a community, tourist and business focal point within Emery Village, including a flagpole intended to be the tallest in North America, conditional on the successful negotiation of all agreements contained in Recommendations 2, 3 and 4 in the report (August 5, 2010) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture.
2. City Council approve the project on the condition that the necessary funding is secured prior to construction.
3. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to negotiate with the Board of the Emery Village BIA on a comprehensive agreement such that there be no cost to the City for the acquisition, initial implementation, future development and ongoing operation and maintenance of the flagpole and subject site.
4. City Council direct the City Manager to consult with the Emery Village BIA and appropriate City staff and develop an operating model and any appropriate agreement for the management and administration of the public square within the existing structure of the Board of the Emery Village BIA.
5. City Council authorize the Director of Real Estate Services to enter into negotiations to purchase the lands bounded by Arrow Road, Finch Avenue West and Highway 400 (known as 1111 Arrow Road), conditional upon achievement of agreements with the Emery Village BIA to finance the cost of acquisition, development and operation of the square in accordance with Recommendation 2 in the report (August 5, 2010) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and an agreement on an appropriate operating model in accordance with Recommendation 3 in the report (August 5, 2010) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture.
6. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to report back to Council through the appropriate Committees on the outcome of the negotiations and consultations, and to seek approval for any agreements and required budget adjustments, pertaining to Recommendations 2, 3 and 4 in the report (August 5, 2010) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture.
7. City Council request the Emery Village BIA to consider partnering with the Toronto Parking Authority in establishing lots to service the tourism potential of this installation.
8. City Council request the Emery Village BIA to give consideration to partnering with the Canadian National Exhibition Association in establishing a permanent amusement park on site to help finance the project.
9. City Council encourage the Emery Village Business Improvement Area to seek corporate sponsorship from companies like Pfitzer Inc. and Eli Lilly Canada Inc.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-32986.pdf
Emery Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) Monumental Flagpole and Public Square Project - Placeholder Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-32896.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(August 10, 2010) E-mail from LM (Luc) Laverriere, CED, Major, Commanding Officer (EX.Supp.EX46.29.2)
(August 16, 2010) Submission from Lorraine Chabot-Vecera (EX.Supp.EX46.29.3)
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
That City Council encourage the Emery Village Business Improvement Area to seek corporate sponsorship from companies like Pfitzer Inc. and Eli Lilly Canada Inc.
That City Council approve the project on the condition that the necessary funding is raised prior to construction.
(Amended by motion 5 by Councillor Mammoliti)
Vote (Amend Item) Aug-26-2010 12:31 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX46.29 - Feldman - Motion 2, as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 32 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Mike Feldman, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Suzan Hall, A.A. Heaps, Doug Holyday, Cliff Jenkins, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Howard Moscoe, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Anthony Perruzza, Bill Saundercook, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Adam Vaughan, Michael Walker |
| Total members that voted No: 4 | Members that voted No are Norman Kelly, Ron Moeser, Gord Perks, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 9 | Members that were absent are Brian Ashton, Frank Di Giorgio, Adam Giambrone, Pam McConnell, David Miller, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Case Ootes, Joe Pantalone, Kyle Rae |
Vote (Refer Item) Aug-26-2010 11:51 AM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - EX46.29 - Holyday - Motion 3 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 3 | Members that voted Yes are Rob Ford, Doug Holyday, Ron Moeser |
| Total members that voted No: 36 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Brian Ashton, Maria Augimeri, Sandra Bussin, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Mike Feldman, Paula Fletcher, Adam Giambrone, Mark Grimes, Suzan Hall, A.A. Heaps, Cliff Jenkins, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby (Chair), Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, David Miller, Howard Moscoe, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, Joe Pantalone, John Parker, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Bill Saundercook, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Michael Walker |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are John Filion, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Case Ootes, Kyle Rae, David Shiner, Karen Stintz |
That motion 2 by Councillor Feldman be amended by adding the words "50 percent of", so that it now reads as follows:
That City Council approve the project on the condition that 50 percent of the necessary funding is raised, prior to construction.
With the permission of Council, Councillor Hall withdrew her motion 4.
That motion 2 by Councillor Feldman be amended to read as follows:
That City Council approve the project on the condition that the necessary funding is secured prior to construction.
Vote (Amend Motion) Aug-26-2010 12:29 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX46.29 - Mammoliti - Motion 5 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 33 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Mike Feldman, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Suzan Hall, A.A. Heaps, Doug Holyday, Cliff Jenkins, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Howard Moscoe, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Anthony Perruzza, Bill Saundercook, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Michael Walker |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Norman Kelly, Ron Moeser, Gord Perks |
| Total members that were Absent: 9 | Members that were absent are Brian Ashton, Frank Di Giorgio, Adam Giambrone, Pam McConnell, David Miller, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Case Ootes, Joe Pantalone, Kyle Rae |
Vote (Receive Item) Aug-26-2010 12:28 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - EX46.29 - Kelly - Motion 6 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 7 | Members that voted Yes are John Filion, Rob Ford, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Ron Moeser, Gord Perks, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 29 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Mike Feldman, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Suzan Hall, A.A. Heaps, Cliff Jenkins, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Howard Moscoe, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Anthony Perruzza, Bill Saundercook, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Adam Vaughan, Michael Walker |
| Total members that were Absent: 9 | Members that were absent are Brian Ashton, Frank Di Giorgio, Adam Giambrone, Pam McConnell, David Miller, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Case Ootes, Joe Pantalone, Kyle Rae |
That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, Council end the debate on this Item and take the vote immediately. (This procedural motion requires a two-thirds vote to carry.)
Vote (End Debate) Aug-26-2010 12:27 PM
| Result: Carried | Two-Thirds Required - EX46.29 - Moeser - End debate |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 31 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Janet Davis, Mike Feldman, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Suzan Hall, A.A. Heaps, Doug Holyday, Cliff Jenkins, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Ron Moeser, Howard Moscoe, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Gord Perks, Bill Saundercook, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Adam Vaughan, Michael Walker |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Glenn De Baeremaeker, Rob Ford, Anthony Perruzza |
| Total members that were Absent: 11 | Members that were absent are Brian Ashton, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Adam Giambrone, Pam McConnell, David Miller, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Case Ootes, Joe Pantalone, Kyle Rae, Michael Thompson |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Aug-26-2010 12:33 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX46.29 - Adopt the Item, as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 30 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Mike Feldman, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Suzan Hall, A.A. Heaps, Cliff Jenkins, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Howard Moscoe, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Anthony Perruzza, Bill Saundercook, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Adam Vaughan, Michael Walker |
| Total members that voted No: 6 | Members that voted No are John Filion, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Ron Moeser, Gord Perks, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 9 | Members that were absent are Brian Ashton, Frank Di Giorgio, Adam Giambrone, Pam McConnell, David Miller, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Case Ootes, Joe Pantalone, Kyle Rae |
EX46.29 - Emery Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) - Monumental Flagpole and Public Square Project
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 7 - York West
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council approve, in principle, the creation of a public square, as a community, tourist and business focal point within Emery Village, including a flagpole intended to be the tallest in North America, conditional on the successful negotiation of all agreements contained in Recommendations 2, 3 and 4 in the report (August 5, 2010) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture.
2. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to negotiate with the Board of the Emery Village BIA on a comprehensive agreement such that there be no cost to the City for the acquisition, initial implementation, future development and ongoing operation and maintenance of the flagpole and subject site.
3. City Council direct the City Manager to consult with the Emery Village BIA and appropriate City staff and develop an operating model and any appropriate agreement for the management and administration of the public square within the existing structure of the Board of the Emery Village BIA.
4. City Council authorize the Director of Real Estate Services to enter into negotiations to purchase the lands bounded by Arrow Road, Finch Avenue West and Highway 400 (known as 1111 Arrow Road), conditional upon achievement of agreements with the Emery Village BIA to finance the cost of acquisition, development and operation of the square in accordance with Recommendation 2 in the report (August 5, 2010) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and an agreement on an appropriate operating model in accordance with Recommendation 3 in the report (August 5, 2010) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture.
5. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to report back to Council through the appropriate Committees on the outcome of the negotiations and consultations, and to seek approval for any agreements and required budget adjustments, pertaining to Recommendations 2, 3 and 4 in the report (August 5, 2010) from the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture.
6. City Council request the Emery Village BIA to consider partnering with the Toronto Parking Authority in establishing lots to service the tourism potential of this installation.
7. City Council request the Emery Village BIA to give consideration to partnering with the CNE Association in establishing a permanent amusement park on site to help finance the project.
Origin
Summary
The Emery Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) proposes the development of North America’s tallest flagpole (125 metres) and a public square on a 4.678 acre parcel of land situated at the southeast corner of Arrow Road and Finch Avenue West, west of Highway 400 (known as 1111 Arrow Road). The project is intended to create a landmark tourist destination that promotes Canada and also serves as an attraction and focal point for local community and business activities. This report seeks approval of the project concept from City Council and authorization for City staff to enter into negotiations to purchase the site conditional upon concluding financing agreements with the BIA and determination of the appropriate operating model. The City will recover any costs for the purchase and development of the site through a financial agreement with the BIA. The BIA proposes to generate project funding though the annual BIA levy, the potential use of signage and parking revenues, and possible Section 37 contributions. Project maintenance and programming costs would be covered through similar revenue sources, with the BIA taking responsibility for any shortfalls.
Financial Impact
The first phase of project implementation, consisting of the flagpole and surrounding square, will cost approximately $3.5 million plus the value of the land. There is no budget, or funding source currently in place for this land acquisition. The proposed project structure is that all costs undertaken by the City, for acquisition, development and operation phases of the project, are to be recovered from the Emery Village BIA, which intends to pursue various sources of potential revenue, including that from advertising signage and parking. For the project to proceed an agreement must be executed by the City and the BIA under which the BIA takes financial responsibility through its levy for all costs in excess of those generated by other revenue sources.
The financial terms for recovery by the City of the initial outlay to purchase property and develop the square would be determined through negotiation with the BIA. The following provides a financial context for the recommendations in this report. The 2010 Operating Budget for the Emery Village BIA totalled $1,974,967 supported by a levy of $1,767,335. While considering a plan to develop the site through leasing the property, the BIA agreed in principle to raise $3.5 million over 2011 and 2012. Under this scenario, using the BIA's existing area and total commercial/industrial assessment, the BIA's levy rate would approximately double, from 0.108% in 2010 to 0.221% (from $1,767,335 to $3,692,335) in 2011 and 2012. As the amount to be raised under the recommended approach, including the purchase of the property, will be larger, the period required for the BIA to repay the City would likely be longer, with the terms of repayment being part of the agreement to be negotiated with the BIA.
The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-32986.pdf
Emery Village Business Improvement Area (BIA) Monumental Flagpole and Public Square Project - Placeholder Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-32896.pdf
Communications
(August 10, 2010) E-mail from LM (Luc) Laverriere, CED, Major, Commanding Officer (EX.Supp.EX46.29.2)
(August 16, 2010) Submission from Lorraine Chabot-Vecera (EX.Supp.EX46.29.3)
Speakers
Ms. Lorraine Chabot, Emery Village BIA (Submission Filed)
Mr. Miguel Avila