Item - 2012.CD17.2
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on November 27, 2012 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Community Development and Recreation Committee on November 14, 2012 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on November 27, 2012.
CD17.2 - 2013-2017 Recreation Service Plan
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on November 27, 28 and 29, 2012, adopted the following:
1. City Council adopt the 2013-2017 Recreation Service Plan attached to the report (November 6, 2012) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to:
a. Implement the proposed new criteria for selecting Priority Centres contained in the recreation service plan for spring 2014, and City Council direct the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation to report to the October 28, 2013 meeting of the Community Development and Recreation Committee with the list of new Priority Centres and include the projected costs in the 2014 divisional operating budget;
b. Replace the term "Priority Centre" with a new name for the policy;
c. Expand the "Swim to Survive" program in partnership with Toronto's school boards beginning in the fall of 2014; and
d. Develop a youth leadership program as outlined in the Recreation Service Plan in partnership with other City divisions, youth-serving agencies, the Toronto Youth Cabinet, arts and cultural organizations, and the school boards, and involve youth and youth organizations from across the City in the design and development of the programs.
3. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report back through the 2014 Budget process and to the Community Development and Recreation Committee in the spring of 2013 with a detailed implementation plan based on the direction from Council provided through its consideration of this report, including targets or benchmarks, timelines and resource requirements.
4. City Council request the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation to establish a Recreation Service Plan Advisory Group composed of users and stakeholders that is representative of the geographic and demographic diversity of Toronto.
5. City Council give Priority Centre designation to all new Parks, Forestry and Recreation facilities in Regent Park as they open and that the older facilities lose that designation as they are decommissioned.
6. City Council reinstate fee-exempt adult programs in Priority Centres effective July 1, 2013, subject to the necessary funding being identified through the 2013 budget process.
7. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to include in the implementation plan a framework for retaining Priority Centre designation for facilities in neighbourhoods that are revitalized into mixed-income communities and where the percentage of low-income families is reduced by the introduction of new residents.
8 City Council request the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation to examine and report back to Council, through the Community Development and Recreation Committee in Spring 2013 as part of the implementation phase of the 2013-2017 Recreation Service Plan, on the potential for a joint partnership with the East Scarborough Storefront in the creation of a Priority Centre.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-51799.pdf
(November 6, 2012) Attachment 1 - Recreation Service Plan 2013 - 2017
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-51832.pdf
(November 6, 2012) Letter from Dr. David McKeown, Medical Officer of Health on Recreation Service Plan 2013-2017
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-51830.pdf
(November 14, 2012) Presentation, Recreation Service Plan on Parks Forestry and Recreation Recreation Service Plan,
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-52207.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(November 13, 2012) E-mail from Larry Ketcheson, CEO Parks and Recreation Ontario (CD.New.CD17.2.2)
(November 14, 2012) Letter from Jutta Mason, Centre for Local Research into Public Space (CELOS) (CD.New.CD17.2.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cd/comm/communicationfile-33393.pdf
(November 14, 2012) Letter from Tim Maguire, President, CUPE Local 79 (CD.New.CD17.2.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cd/comm/communicationfile-33408.pdf
(November 14, 2012) Submission from Barbara Byers, Public Education Director, Ontario, Lifesaving Society (CD.New.CD17.2.5)
(November 14, 2012) Submission from Mary Hynes (CD.New.CD17.2.6)
(November 14, 2012) Submission from Mark J. Richardson (CD.New.CD17.2.7)
(November 14, 2012) Submission from Katherine McIlveen-Brown, Charlie's Free Wheels (CD.New.CD17.2.8)
(November 14, 2012) Submission from Javante Barker (CD.New.CD17.2.9)
(November 14, 2012) Submission from Katrina Miller (CD.New.CD17.2.10)
(November 14, 2012) Submission from Katrina Miller (CD.New.CD17.2.11)
Motions (City Council)
That Community Development and Recreation Committee Recommendation 2.a. be amended by deleting the words "fall 2014" and inserting the words "spring 2014, and direct the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation to report to the October 28, 2013 meeting of the Community Development and Recreation Committee with the list of new Priority Centres and include the projected costs in the 2014 divisional operating budget" so that Part 2.a. now reads:
2. City Council authorize the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to:
a. Implement the proposed new criteria for selecting Priority Centres contained in the recreation service plan for spring 2014, and direct the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation to report to the October 28, 2013 meeting of the Community Development and Recreation Committee with the list of new Priority Centres and include the projected costs in the 2014 divisional operating budget.
Vote (Amend Item) Nov-29-2012 4:47 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD17.2 - Augimeri - motion 1a |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 37 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Doug Ford, Doug Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Mike Del Grande, Rob Ford, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Ron Moeser, David Shiner |
That City Council reinstate fee-exempt adult programs in Priority Centres effective July 1, 2013, subject to the necessary funding being identified through the 2013 budget process.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Nov-29-2012 4:48 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD17.2 - Augimeri - motion 1b |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 36 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 5 | Members that voted No are Gary Crawford, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Doug Holyday, Peter Milczyn |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Mike Del Grande, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Ron Moeser |
That City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to include in the implementation plan a framework for retaining Priority Centre designation for facilities in neighbourhoods that are revitalized into mixed-income communities and where the percentage of low-income families is reduced by the introduction of new residents.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Nov-29-2012 4:49 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD17.2 - McConnell - motion 2 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 35 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 6 | Members that voted No are Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Doug Holyday, Denzil Minnan-Wong, John Parker, David Shiner |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Mike Del Grande, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Ron Moeser |
That City Council request the General Manager, Parks Forestry and Recreation to examine and report back to Council, through the Community Development and Recreation Committee, in Spring 2013 as part of the implementation phase of the 2013-2017 Recreation Service Plan on the potential for a joint partnership with the East Scarborough Storefront in the creation of a Priority Centre.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Nov-29-2012 4:50 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD17.2 - Ainslie - motion 3 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 40 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Denzil Minnan-Wong |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Mike Del Grande, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Ron Moeser |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Nov-29-2012 4:51 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD17.2 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 41 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Mike Del Grande, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Ron Moeser |
That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, Council end the debate on Item CD17.2 and take the vote immediately.
Vote (End Debate) Nov-29-2012 4:45 PM
| Result: Carried | Two-Thirds Required - CD17.2 - End debate on the Item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 34 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 5 | Members that voted No are Glenn De Baeremaeker, Doug Holyday, Josh Matlow, John Parker, Anthony Perruzza |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Mike Del Grande, Rob Ford, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Ron Moeser, David Shiner |
CD17.2 - 2013-2017 Recreation Service Plan
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:
1. City Council adopt the attached 2013-2017 Recreation Service Plan.
2. City Council authorize the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to:
a. Implement the proposed new criteria for selecting Priority Centres contained in the recreation service plan for fall 2014;
b. Replace the term "Priority Centre" with a new name for the policy;
c. Expand the "Swim to Survive" program in partnership with Toronto's school boards beginning in the fall of 2014; and
d. Develop a youth leadership program as outlined in the Recreation Service Plan in partnership with other City divisions, youth-serving agencies, the Toronto Youth Cabinet, arts and cultural organizations, and the school boards, and involve youth and youth organizations from across the City in the design and development of the programs.
3. City Council direct the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report back through the 2014 Budget process and to the Community Development and Recreation Committee in the spring of 2013 with a detailed implementation plan based on the direction from Council provided through its consideration of this report, including targets or benchmarks, timelines and resource requirements.
4. City Council request the General Manager of Parks Forestry and Recreation to establish a Recreation Service Plan Advisory Group composed of users and stakeholders that is representative of the geographic and demographic diversity of Toronto.
5. City Council give Priority Centre designation to all new Parks, Forestry and Recreation facilities in Regent Park as they open and that the older facilities lose that designation as they are decommissioned.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Community Development and Recreation Committee:
1. Requested the General Manager of Parks, Foresty and Recreation to prepare a report to Community Development and Recreation Committee by September 2013 on the health and social benefits, as well as the financial impact, of options for extending universal access to all recreation programming.
2. Requested the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report back to the Community Development and Recreation Committee in 2013 with a comprehensive youth recreation engagement strategy that provides status updates on past goals and targets for youth engagement and inclusion in recreation programming and sets new targets/benchmarks, timelines and resource requirements.
3. Requested the General Manager of Parks Forestry and Recreation to report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee in early 2013 on youth drop-in programs examining the level of programs currently, and opportunities for expansion, first at priority centres and further across all community centres and satellite sites.
4. Requested the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to review the Welcome Policy usage and subsidy cap and report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee in 2013 on the need to index the subsidy cap or expand the overall allocation for the Welcome Policy.
5. Requested the City Manager, in consultation with appropriate Divisions and Toronto Public Health, Toronto Police Service and other stakeholder groups, to report back to the Community Development and Recreation Committee in April 2013 with a feasibility report to create a "ciclovia" or "open streets" pilot program for Toronto.
Origin
Summary
This report seeks approval for the City of Toronto 2013-2017 Recreation Service Plan. The Plan was developed in accordance with principles adopted by Council in August 2009, and the Public Consultation Framework adopted by Council in April 2011. The Recreation Service Plan will guide the City of Toronto's delivery of recreation programs and services over the next five years.
The plan aims to increase overall participation in recreation, decrease financial barriers, and improve local and geographic access. It outlines the current role of Parks, Forestry and Recreation in the provision of recreation within the broader context of the Toronto recreation service sector, that has many and diverse providers. Parks, Forestry and Recreation plans to improve access to recreation with specific attention to children, youth and seniors, and reduce barriers faced by low-income families, newcomers, and people with a disability.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-51799.pdf
(November 6, 2012) Attachment 1 - Recreation Service Plan 2013 - 2017
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-51832.pdf
(November 6, 2012) Letter from Dr. David McKeown, Medical Officer of Health on Recreation Service Plan 2013-2017
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-51830.pdf
(November 14, 2012) Presentation, Recreation Service Plan on Parks Forestry and Recreation Recreation Service Plan,
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-52207.pdf
Communications
(November 13, 2012) E-mail from Larry Ketcheson, CEO Parks and Recreation Ontario (CD.New.CD17.2.2)
(November 14, 2012) Letter from Jutta Mason, Centre for Local Research into Public Space (CELOS) (CD.New.CD17.2.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cd/comm/communicationfile-33393.pdf
(November 14, 2012) Letter from Tim Maguire, President, CUPE Local 79 (CD.New.CD17.2.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cd/comm/communicationfile-33408.pdf
(November 14, 2012) Submission from Barbara Byers, Public Education Director, Ontario, Lifesaving Society (CD.New.CD17.2.5)
(November 14, 2012) Submission from Mary Hynes (CD.New.CD17.2.6)
(November 14, 2012) Submission from Mark J. Richardson (CD.New.CD17.2.7)
(November 14, 2012) Submission from Katherine McIlveen-Brown, Charlie's Free Wheels (CD.New.CD17.2.8)
(November 14, 2012) Submission from Javante Barker (CD.New.CD17.2.9)
(November 14, 2012) Submission from Katrina Miller (CD.New.CD17.2.10)
(November 14, 2012) Submission from Katrina Miller (CD.New.CD17.2.11)
Speakers
Lesley Johnston, Researcher, Social Planning Toronto
JoAnne Doyle, Senior Vice-President, Community Impact, United Way Toronto
Barbara Byers, Public Education Director, Lifesaving Society (Submission Filed)
Amanda O'Rourke, Director of Policy and Planning, 8-80 Cities
Kirtstine Tommerup, Mobility and Community Planning Intern, 8-80 Cities
Susana Molinolo, Fairmount Park Community Centre Join Input Committee
Jutta Mason, CELOS (Submission Filed)
Hip Loy Lee, Canadian Cancer Society (Ontario Division)
Nicole McInerney, Senior Co-ordinator, Public Issues, Canadian Cancer Society
Mary Hynes (Submission Filed)
Mark Richardson (Submission Filed)
Lishai Peel, Toronto Women's City Alliance
Guled Arale, VP External, Scarborough Campus Students' Union
Tim Maguire, President, CUPE Local 79 (Submission Filed)
Tam Goossen, Vice-President, Urban Alliance on Race Relations
Sean Meagher
Katrina Miller, Recreation Worker, Public Interest (Submission Filed)
Amy Katz, Community Recreation for All
Dornel Phillips
Leandra LeGendre, 106 and York
Bryan Peart, Safety Net Team Lead, Victoria Village Actin for Neighbourhood Change
Ishia Stephenson, Youth Animator, Safety Net, Victoria Village Action for Neighbourhood Change
Natasha Bowler
Claire McWatt, Chair, Toronto Youth Cabinet
Trevain Britton, Toronto Youth Cabinet
Magie Iyer, SEYA
Rene Adams, Recreation for All
Councillor Pam McConnell
Jasmin Dooh, LAMP Community Health Centre
Councillor Shelley Carroll
Zakerie Farah, South Etobicoke Youth Assembly
Motions
That the Committee vary the order of proceedings to allow Councillor McConnell to speak to the Item before the public deputations are complete.
That the Committee waive the rules to stand down questions of staff to allow a late arriving registered speaker to address the Committee.
Add the following to recommendation 2d: "and the Toronto Youth Cabinet"
Request that the General Manager of Parks, Foresty and Recreation prepare a report to Community Development and Recreation Committee by September 2013 on the health and social benefits, as well as the financial impact, of options for extending universal access to all recreation programming.
That the Priority Centre designation be given to all new Parks, Forestry and Recreation facilities in Regent Park as they open and that the older facilities lose that designation as they are decommissioned.
That:
1. Recommendation 2.d. be amended by inserting the words "arts and cultural organizations".
2. The following new Recommendation be added:
“Request the City Manager in consultation with appropriate Divisions and Toronto Public Health, Toronto Police Service and other stakeholder groups to report back to the Community Development and Recreation Committee in April 2013 with a feasibility report to create a "ciclovia" or "open streets" pilot program for Toronto.”
Request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report back to the Community Development and Recreation Committee in 2013 with a comprehensive youth recreation engagement strategy that provides status updates on past goals and targets for youth engagement and inclusion in recreation programming and sets new targets/benchmarks, timelines and resource requirements.
Request the General Manager of Parks Forestry and Recreation to report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee in early 2013 on youth drop-in programs examining the level of programs currently, and opportunities for expansion, first at priority centres and further across all community centres and satellite sites.
That the Community Development and Recreation Committee:
1. Amend Recommendation 2.d. by adding: "and involve youth and youth organizations from across the City in the design and development of the programs."
2. Amend Recommendation 3 by adding "and to the Community Development and Recreation Committee in spring 2013, and add "including targets or benchmarks, timelines and resource requirements", so that the recommendation now reads:
"City Council direct the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report back through the 2014 Budget process and to the Community Development and Recreation Committee in the spring of 2013 with a detailed implementation plan based on the direction from Council provided through its consideration of this report, including targets or benchmarks, timelines and resource requirements."
3. City Council request the General Manager of Parks Forestry and Recreation to establish a Recreation Service Plan Advisory Group composed of users and stakeholders that is representative of the geographic and demographic diversity of Toronto.
Request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to review the Welcome Policy usage and subsidy cap and report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee in 2013 on the need to index the subsidy cap or expand the overall allocation for the Welcome Policy.