Item - 2011.PE5.2
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 12, 2011 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by Parks and Environment Committee on June 24, 2011 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on July 12, 2011.
PE5.2 - Proposed Public and Stakeholder Consultation Strategy for the Parks Plan
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 12, 13 and 14, 2011, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the proposed consultation strategy for the Parks Plan, outlined in Attachment 1 of the report (June 9, 2011) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-38983.pdf
(June 24, 2011) Staff Presentation - Parks Plan Overview, City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-39317.pdf
PE5.2 - Proposed Public and Stakeholder Consultation Strategy for the Parks Plan
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Parks and Environment Committee recommends that:
1. City Council approve the proposed consultation strategy for the Parks Plan, outlined in Attachment 1 of the report (June 9, 2011) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Brenda Patterson, General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, gave a presentation to the Parks and Environment Committee on the Proposed Public and Stakeholder Consultation Strategy for the Parks Plan.
The Parks and Environment Committee requested that the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation:
1. Submit a report on the feasibility of arranging a series of tours of City parks for City Councillors and leaders of the business and environment communities as soon as possible but not later than the end of 2011.
Origin
Summary
Parks, Forestry and Recreation is currently in the process of developing a five-year Parks Plan to guide decision-making in the acquisition, development, management and operation of the system of public parkland in the City of Toronto. Parks, Forestry and Recreation would like to gather as much input as possible from members of the public and key stakeholders to inform the development of the Plan. As such, this report recommends a consultation strategy, including public and stakeholder consultations, for the development of the Parks Plan.
The consultation strategy outlined in this report recommends five methods for engaging the public and stakeholders: a survey; public town hall meetings; focused stakeholder consultation sessions; focus group sessions; and self-directed consultations for groups that would like to hold their own meetings and submit their feedback to us.
The strategy proposed in this report follows a similar approach to what was adopted by City Council for the development of the Recreation Service Plan. Consultations for the Recreation Service Plan are currently underway, and a final report on the plan is expected to be submitted in the third quarter of this year.
Where there are overlaps between the two service plans, this report recommends a co-ordinated approach that will provide ample opportunities for input by stakeholders and interested members of the public in the development of these plans.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-38983.pdf
(June 24, 2011) Staff Presentation - Parks Plan Overview, City of Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-39317.pdf
Speakers
Motions
That the Parks and Environment Committee request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to submit a report on the feasibility of arranging a series of tours of City parks for City Councillors and leaders of the business and environment communities as soon as possible but not later than the end of 2011.
That City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to create a specific Parks Facebook page.