Item - 2010.EX46.32
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on August 25, 2010 without 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.
EX46.32 - Port Lands Sports Centre Project
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 30 - Toronto-Danforth
City Council Decision
City Council on August 25, 26 and 27, 2010, adopted the following:
1. City Council endorse, in principle, the “Stacked Option” as the preferred design option at 85 and 95 Commissioners Street.
2. City Council direct staff to include consideration of this project in the 2011 Capital Budget process and further refine costing estimates for the project.
3. City Council request the Province to implement Tax Increment Financing in the waterfront revitalization area and direct staff to explore the potential for applying this form of financing towards the proposed sports facility.
4. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
5. City Council direct that due consideration be given to the City's Bird-Friendly Development Guidelines, and that all efforts be made to employ mitigation strategies during the Site Plan process for the sports centre, given that this area is part of the North American migratory flyway.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-32980.pdf
Port Lands Sports Centre Project - Placeholder Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-32899.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-33274.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(August 16, 2010) E-mail from Doug Bennet, Chair, Wabash Building Society (EX.Supp.EX46.32.2)
(August 13, 2010) E-mail from Deborah Ashby (EX.Supp.EX46.32.3)
(August 12, 2010) Submission from Lynn Cullaton (EX.Supp.EX46.32.4)
(August 16, 2010) Submission from Julie Beddoes, V.P. External, Gooderham & Worts Neighbourhood Association (EX.Supp.EX46.32.5)
(August 16, 2010) Submission from Karen Pitre, Chair, Toronto Sports Council (EX.Supp.EX46.32.6)
(August 16, 2010) Submission from Dirk Kassenaar, Toronto Speed Skating Club (EX.Supp.EX46.32.7)
(August 16, 2010) Submission from Edith Myers, Pinewood Toronto Studies (EX.Supp.EX46.32.8)
(August 13, 2010) E-mail from John P. Wilson, Chair, Bring Back the Don (EX.Supp.EX46.32.9)
Motions (City Council)
That City Council delete Recommendation 1 of the Executive Committee and adopt instead the following:
1. City Council endorse, in principle, the construction of a four-pad arena complex at 85 and 95 Commissioners Street.
2. City Council direct that further study be conducted into the design and configurations, with particular attention to construction and operating costs.
Vote (Amend Motion) Aug-26-2010 6:50 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - EX46.32 - Parker - Motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 8 | Members that voted Yes are Raymond Cho, Doug Holyday, Cliff Jenkins, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, John Parker, Karen Stintz, Michael Walker |
| Total members that voted No: 31 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Brian Ashton, Maria Augimeri, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Shelley Carroll, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Mike Feldman, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Adam Giambrone, Suzan Hall, A.A. Heaps, Norman Kelly, Pam McConnell, Peter Milczyn, David Miller, Howard Moscoe, Frances Nunziata, Case Ootes, Joe Pantalone, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Kyle Rae, Bill Saundercook, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Mark Grimes, Giorgio Mammoliti, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Cesar Palacio |
That City Council direct that a budget of $34 million be set for the Port Lands Sport Centre Project and that staff be directed to work within those cost constraints.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Aug-26-2010 6:51 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - EX46.32 - Del Grande - Motion 2 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 16 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brian Ashton, Raymond Cho, Mike Del Grande, Mike Feldman, Rob Ford, Doug Holyday, Cliff Jenkins, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Peter Milczyn, Frances Nunziata, Case Ootes, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Walker |
| Total members that voted No: 23 | Members that voted No are Maria Augimeri, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Shelley Carroll, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Adam Giambrone, Suzan Hall, A.A. Heaps, Norman Kelly, Pam McConnell, David Miller, Howard Moscoe, Joe Pantalone, John Parker, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Kyle Rae, Bill Saundercook, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Mark Grimes, Giorgio Mammoliti, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Cesar Palacio |
Vote (Receive Item) Aug-26-2010 6:49 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - EX46.32 - Holyday - Motion 3 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 12 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Shelley Carroll, Mike Feldman, Rob Ford, Doug Holyday, Cliff Jenkins, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Frances Nunziata, Case Ootes, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Walker |
| Total members that voted No: 27 | Members that voted No are Brian Ashton, Maria Augimeri, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Raymond Cho, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Adam Giambrone, Suzan Hall, A.A. Heaps, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Pam McConnell, Peter Milczyn, David Miller, Howard Moscoe, Joe Pantalone, John Parker, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Kyle Rae, Bill Saundercook, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Mark Grimes, Giorgio Mammoliti, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Cesar Palacio |
Vote (Adopt Item) Aug-26-2010 6:51 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX46.32 - Adopt the Item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 22 | Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Shelley Carroll, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Adam Giambrone, Suzan Hall, A.A. Heaps, Norman Kelly, Pam McConnell, David Miller, Howard Moscoe, Joe Pantalone, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Kyle Rae, Bill Saundercook, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan |
| Total members that voted No: 17 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Brian Ashton, Raymond Cho, Mike Del Grande, Mike Feldman, Rob Ford, Doug Holyday, Cliff Jenkins, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Peter Milczyn, Frances Nunziata, Case Ootes, John Parker, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Walker |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Mark Grimes, Giorgio Mammoliti, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Cesar Palacio |
EX46.32 - Port Lands Sports Centre Project
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 30 - Toronto-Danforth
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council endorse, in principle, the “Stacked Option” as the preferred design option at 85 and 95 Commissioners Street.
2. City Council direct staff to include consideration of this project in the 2011 Capital Budget process and further refine costing estimates for the project.
3. City Council request the Province to implement Tax Increment Financing in the waterfront revitalization area and direct staff to explore the potential for applying this form of financing towards the proposed sports facility.
4. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
5. City Council direct that due consideration be given to the City's Bird-Friendly Development Guidelines, and that all efforts be made to employ mitigation strategies during the Site Plan process for the sports centre, given that this area is part of the North American migratory flyway.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Executive Committee requested Deputy City Manager Richard Butts to submit a report directly to Council on August 25, 2010 on the issues raised by the deputants, especially the Toronto Speed Skating Club.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to seek Council’s endorsement in principle of a preferred design option for a proposed four-pad ice facility in the Port Lands. Based on a series of considerations including best fit with the vision of the Lower Don Lands Plan, enhanced economic benefits and community feedback, the preferred design is for a stacked facility named the “Stacked Option”.
Project costs significantly exceed the available funding. For that reason, this report recommends consideration of the project in the 2011 Capital Budget process and that staff continue to refine costing estimates and identify funding options for the project.
Financial Impact
There is no direct financial impact arising from the recommendations in this report.
The current estimated total cost for the proposed stacked facility is $88.0 million, exclusive of site servicing costs. Funding in the amount of $34.0 million is available for this project through the Waterfront Toronto Long-Term Funding Plan. Staff have estimated that the future net revenues from the operation of the proposed facility can potentially support a further $21.0 to $25.0 million in recoverable debt funding. Staff have not yet identified a funding source for the remaining $29.0 to $33.0 million in required capital funding.
This report recommends that staff carry out a further assessment of the project costs and funding options and include consideration of the project as part of the 2011 Capital Budget process.
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-32980.pdf
Port Lands Sports Centre Project - Placeholder Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-32899.pdf
Communications
(August 16, 2010) E-mail from Doug Bennet, Chair, Wabash Building Society (EX.Supp.EX46.32.2)
(August 13, 2010) E-mail from Deborah Ashby (EX.Supp.EX46.32.3)
(August 12, 2010) Submission from Lynn Cullaton (EX.Supp.EX46.32.4)
(August 16, 2010) Submission from Julie Beddoes, V.P. External, Gooderham & Worts Neighbourhood Association (EX.Supp.EX46.32.5)
(August 16, 2010) Submission from Karen Pitre, Chair, Toronto Sports Council (EX.Supp.EX46.32.6)
(August 16, 2010) Submission from Dirk Kassenaar, Toronto Speed Skating Club (EX.Supp.EX46.32.7)
(August 16, 2010) Submission from Edith Myers, Pinewood Toronto Studies (EX.Supp.EX46.32.8)
(August 13, 2010) E-mail from John P. Wilson, Chair, Bring Back the Don (EX.Supp.EX46.32.9)
Speakers
Ms. Julie Beddoes, Vice-President External, Gooderham & Worts Neighbourhoods Association (Submission Filed)
Mr. Ron Baker, President, Toronto Leaside Girls Hockey League
Mr. Scott Oakman, Executive Director,, Greater Toronto Hockey League
Ms. Karen Pitre, Chair , Toronto Sports Council (Submission Filed)
Mr. Dirk Kassanaar, Technical Director, Toronto Speed Skating Club (Submission Filed)
Ms. Edith Myers, Pinewood Studios (Submission Filed)
Councillor Doug Holyday, Ward 3, Etobicoke Centre