Item - 2013.TE26.34
Tracking Status
- City Council considered this item on October 8, 2013 and referred this item to an official or another committee or body. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the referral.
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on September 10, 2013 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on October 8, 2013.
TE26.34 - Proposed Amendments to Agreements between Ryerson University and the City of Toronto - Sam the Record Man Signage
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Referred
- Ward:
- 27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on October 8, 9, 10 and 11, 2013, referred Item TE26.34 together with the following motions to the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B for further consideration:
Moved by Mayor Rob Ford:
1. That City Council amend Toronto East York Community Council Recommendation 1 by deleting all words following the word "signage" and inserting the words "placed at a location at or near the original locations on Yonge Street or Gould Street, satisfactory to City Council and on terms satisfactory to the Chief Planner, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, the Chief Building Official and the City Solicitor, in order to continue the rich history and legacy of Sam The Record Man to Toronto’s history and music heritage, subject to:
i. the Commemoration Plan substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Zeidler Partnership/Snohetta dated, July 3, 2013, on-line recognition of Sam the Record Man on Yonge Street and full documentation of the salvaged neon signs being financially secured in an Amending Site Plan Agreement registered against title to 341, 347 and 349 Yonge Street."
so that it now reads as follows:
1. City Council direct that the Easement Agreements between the City and Ryerson University, registered as Instruments Nos. AT1868230, AT1868231 and AT1868232 be amended, released from title, and/or new agreements entered into, as may be appropriate in the opinion of the City Solicitor, to secure the restoration and installation of the neon signage placed at a location at or near the original locations on Yonge Street or Gould Street, satisfactory to City Council and on terms satisfactory to the Chief Planner, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, the Chief Building Official and the City Solicitor, in order to continue the rich history and legacy of Sam The Record Man to Toronto’s history and music heritage, subject to:
i. the Commemoration Plan substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Zeidler Partnership/Snohetta dated, July 3, 2013, on-line recognition of Sam the Record Man on Yonge Street and full documentation of the salvaged neon signs being financially secured in an Amending Site Plan Agreement registered against title to 341, 347 and 349 Yonge Street.
2. City Council amend Toronto East York Community Council Recommendation 2 by deleting the words "Toronto East York Community Council" and inserting the words "City Council" so that it now reads as follows:
2. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning to report back to City Council within one year on Ryerson's attempts to find a new location for the signage.
Moved by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam:
1. That City Council amend Toronto and East York Community Council Recommendation 1 by adding the words "either Yonge Street, Gould Street, or at" after the word "signage", deleting the word "in" after the word "signage", adding the words "in the near vicinity" after the word "location", adding the words " and Chief Building Official" after the word "Planner" and the words "to ensure that the cultural and heritage impact of Sam The Record Man is re-purposed and placed in a contemporary context of promoting Toronto's music history in the local area" after the word "City Solicitor" so that it now reads as follows:
1. City Council direct that the Easement Agreements between the City and Ryerson University, registered as Instruments Nos. AT1868230, AT1868231 and AT1868232 be amended, released from title, and/or new agreements entered into, as may be appropriate in the opinion of the City Solicitor, to secure the restoration and installation of the neon signage on either Yonge Street, Gould Street, or at an alternative location in the near vicinity satisfactory to the Chief Planner, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, and on terms satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Chief Building Official, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to ensure that the cultural and heritage impact of Sam The Record Man signs are re-purposed and placed in a contemporary context of promoting Toronto's music history in the local area subject to:
i. the Commemoration Plan substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Zeidler Partnership/Snohetta dated, July 3, 2013, on-line recognition of Sam the Record Man on Yonge Street and full documentation of the salvaged neon signs being financially secured in an Amending Site Plan Agreement registered against title to 341, 347 and 349 Yonge Street.
2. City Council amend Toronto and East York Community Council Recommendation 2 by deleting the words "Toronto and East York Community Council" and inserting "the Planning and Growth Management Committee" and adding the words "culturally appropriate and relevant" after the words "find a" so that it now reads as follows:
2. City Council requests the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning to report back to the Planning Growth Management Committee within one year on Ryerson's attempts to find a culturally appropriate and relevant location for the signage.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-60729.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
(September 5, 2013) E-mail from Kathy Mills (TE.Supp.TE26.34.2)
(September 5, 2013) E-mail from Gee Chung, Gee Chung Music Business Management (TE.Supp.TE26.34.3)
(September 9, 2013) E-mail from Michael Wrycraft (TE.Supp.TE26.34.4)
(September 6, 2013) E-mail from David Hayes (TE.Supp.TE26.34.5)
(September 7, 2013) E-mail from Ashley Piotrowski (TE.Supp.TE26.34.6)
(September 7, 2013) Letter from Gerry Young, President, Current Management (TE.Supp.TE26.34.7)
(September 8, 2013) E-mail from Terry Brown, Music Producer, Vis-a-Vis Entertainment Inc. (TE.Supp.TE26.34.8)
(August 23, 2013) Letter from Kyle Rae (TE.Supp.TE26.34.9)
(September 6, 2013) E-mail from Nicholas Jennings, attaching on-line petitions containing the names of approximately 1,223 persons (TE.Supp.TE26.34.10)
(September 9, 2013) E-mail from Devin Telfer and Hazhir Ranjram (TE.Supp.TE26.34.11)
(September 9, 2013) E-mail from Tucker T. Stone (TE.Supp.TE26.34.12)
(September 9, 2013) E-mail from Douglas Reeson (TE.Supp.TE26.34.13)
(September 9, 2013) E-mail from Kurt Swinghammer (TE.Supp.TE26.34.14)
(September 10, 2013) E-mail from Frederick W. Harrison (TE.Supp.TE26.34.15)
(September 10, 2013) E-mail from Councillor Shelley Carroll, submitting her most recent Ward 33 Email Newsletter regarding the Sam the Record Man Sign (TE.Supp.TE26.34.16)
(September 9, 2013) Letter from Bobby Sniderman (TE.Supp.TE26.34.17)
(September 10, 2013) Submission from Nicholas Jennings (TE.Supp.TE26.34.18)
Communications (City Council)
(September 18, 2013) E-mail from John Davidson, President, Sonablast Records Canada (CC.Main.TE26.34.20)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/cc/comm/communicationfile-40110.pdf
(October 1, 2013) Letter from Bobby and Jason Sniderman, submitted by Councillor Josh Matlow, Ward 22, St. Paul's (CC.Main.TE26.34.21)
(October 3, 2013) E-mail from Martin Green (CC.Supp.TE26.34.22)
(October 3, 2013) E-mail from Char Westbrook (CC.Supp.TE26.34.23)
(October 3, 2013) E-mail from Errol Nazareth (CC.Supp.TE26.34.24)
(October 3, 2013) Letter from Melanie Berry, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS)/The Juno Awards (CC.Supp.TE26.34.25)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/cc/comm/communicationfile-40247.pdf
(October 3, 2013) E-mail from Gee Chung (CC.Supp.TE26.34.26)
(October 3, 2013) E-mail from Charlotte Dean (CC.Supp.TE26.34.27)
(October 3, 2013) E-mail from Paul Bussey (CC.Supp.TE26.34.28)
(October 3, 2013) E-mail from Bruna Zanelli (CC.Supp.TE26.34.29)
(October 4, 2013) E-mail from David Galbraith (CC.Supp.TE26.34.30)
(October 4, 2013) E-mail from Robin Budd (CC.Supp.TE26.34.31)
(October 4, 2013) E-mail from Sean Boulton with attached submissions (CC.Supp.TE26.34.32)
(October 4, 2013) Letter from Stacie Korn (CC.Supp.TE26.34.33)
(October 4, 2013) E-mail from Dr. Jane Bunnett and Larry Cramer (CC.Supp.TE26.34.34)
(October 4, 2013) E-mail from Frederick W. Harrison (CC.Supp.TE26.34.35)
(October 4, 2013) E-mail from Nicholas Jennings (CC.Supp.TE26.34.36)
(October 4, 2013) E-mail from Sean Boulton (CC.Supp.TE26.34.37)
(October 4, 2013) E-mail from Danko Jones (CC.Supp.TE26.34.38)
(October 7, 2013) E-mail from Don Breithaupt (CC.Supp.TE26.34.39)
(October 8, 2013) E-mail from Joe Mamone (CC.New.TE26.34.40)
(October 8, 2013) E-mail from D. Pestorius Baker (CC.New.TE26.34.41)
(October 8, 2013) E-mail from Jeffery Gross (CC.New.TE26.34.42)
(October 7, 2013) E-mail from Rob Smith (CC.New.TE26.34.43)
(October 7, 2013) E-mail from Larry Band (CC.New.TE26.34.44)
(October 7, 2013) E-mail from Susan Meighan (CC.New.TE26.34.45)
(October 7, 2013) E-mail from Brian McLean (CC.New.TE26.34.46)
(October 7, 2013) E-mail from Ken Godevenos (CC.New.TE26.34.47)
(October 7, 2013) E-mail from Majid Kalanaki (CC.New.TE26.34.48)
(October 7, 2013) E-mail from Ernest Thorn (CC.New.TE26.34.49)
(October 7, 2013) E-mail from Alan Brannen (CC.New.TE26.34.50)
(October 7, 2013) E-mail from Stephen Paisley (CC.New.TE26.34.51)
(October 7, 2013) E-mail from Adam Quinan (CC.New.TE26.34.52)
(October 7, 2013) E-mail from Tony Cancelliere (CC.New.TE26.34.53)
(October 7, 2013) E-mail from Tom Jacobs (CC.New.TE26.34.54)
(October 7, 2013) E-mail from Jan Zyweil (CC.New.TE26.34.55)
(October 7, 2013) E-mail from Sam Markle (CC.New.TE26.34.56)
(October 7, 2013) E-mail from Larry Band (CC.New.TE26.34.57)
(October 8, 2013) E-mail from Pauline Bettany (CC.New.TE26.34.58)
(October 8, 2013) E-mail from Pauline Bettany (CC.New.TE26.34.59)
(October 8, 2013) E-mail from Betty and Fred Holman (CC.New.TE26.34.60)
(October 8, 2013) E-mail from RLP, RB Consulting (CC.New.TE26.34.61)
(October 8, 2013) E-mail from Eric Daly (CC.New.TE26.34.62)
(October 8, 2013) E-mail from Dagmar Rajagopal, Retired Professor of Economics, Ryerson University (CC.New.TE26.34.63)
(October 8, 2013) E-mail from Al Miller (CC.New.TE26.34.64)
(October 8, 2013) E-mail from Heather Green (CC.New.TE26.34.65)
(October 8, 2013) Submission from Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam - various background documents on the Sam the Record Man Sign (CC.New.TE26.34.66)
(October 8, 2013) E-mail from James R. Whiteway (CC.New.TE26.34.67)
(October 8, 2013) E-mail from Robert Kemeny (CC.New.TE26.34.68)
(October 8, 2013) E-mail from Robert Margono (CC.New.TE26.34.69)
(October 9, 2013) E-mail from Gary James (CC.New.TE26.34.70)
(October 8, 2013) E-mail from Louie Salmons (CC.New.TE26.34.71)
(October 8, 2013) E-mail from Louie Salmons (CC.New.TE26.34.72)
(October 9, 2013) E-mail from Karee Jarman (CC.New.TE26.34.73)
(October 9, 2013) E-mail from Gary James (CC.New.TE26.34.74)
(October 9, 2013) E-mail from Al Spiegel (CC.New.TE26.34.75)
(October 9, 2013) E-mail from Lyn Lowry (CC.New.TE26.34.76)
(October 9, 2013) E-mail from Tricia Johnson (CC.New.TE26.34.77)
(October 10, 2013) E-mail from Hugh Peace (CC.New.TE26.34.78)
Motions (City Council)
That:
1. City Council amend Toronto East York Community Council Recommendation 1 by deleting all words following the word "signage" and inserting the words "placed at a location at or near the original locations on Yonge Street or Gould Street, satisfactory to City Council and on terms satisfactory to the Chief Planner, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, the Chief Building Official and the City Solicitor, in order to continue the rich history and legacy of Sam The Record Man to Toronto’s history and music heritage, subject to:
i. the Commemoration Plan substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Zeidler Partnership/Snohetta dated, July 3, 2013, on-line recognition of Sam the Record Man on Yonge Street and full documentation of the salvaged neon signs being financially secured in an Amending Site Plan Agreement registered against title to 341, 347 and 349 Yonge Street."
so that it now reads as follows:
1. City Council direct that the Easement Agreements between the City and Ryerson University, registered as Instruments Nos. AT1868230, AT1868231 and AT1868232 be amended, released from title, and/or new agreements entered into, as may be appropriate in the opinion of the City Solicitor, to secure the restoration and installation of the neon signage placed at a location at or near the original locations on Yonge Street or Gould Street, satisfactory to City Council and on terms satisfactory to the Chief Planner, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, the Chief Building Official and the City Solicitor, in order to continue the rich history and legacy of Sam The Record Man to Toronto’s history and music heritage, subject to:
i. the Commemoration Plan substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Zeidler Partnership/Snohetta dated, July 3, 2013, on-line recognition of Sam the Record Man on Yonge Street and full documentation of the salvaged neon signs being financially secured in an Amending Site Plan Agreement registered against title to 341, 347 and 349 Yonge Street.
2. City Council amend Toronto East York Community Council Recommendation 2 by deleting the words "Toronto East York Community Council" and inserting the words "City Council" so that it now reads as follows:
2. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning to report back to City Council within one year on Ryerson's attempts to find a new location for the signage.
That:
1. City Council amend Toronto and East York Community Council Recommendation 1 by adding the words "either Yonge Street, Gould Street, or at" after the word "signage", deleting the word "in" after the word "signage", adding the words "in the near vicinity" after the word "location", adding the words " and Chief Building Official" after the word "Planner" and the words "to ensure that the cultural and heritage impact of Sam The Record Man is re-purposed and placed in a contemporary context of promoting Toronto's music history in the local area" after the word "City Solicitor" so that it now reads as follows:
1. City Council direct that the Easement Agreements between the City and Ryerson University, registered as Instruments Nos. AT1868230, AT1868231 and AT1868232 be amended, released from title, and/or new agreements entered into, as may be appropriate in the opinion of the City Solicitor, to secure the restoration and installation of the neon signage on either Yonge Street, Gould Street, or at an alternative location in the near vicinity satisfactory to the Chief Planner, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, and on terms satisfactory to the Chief Planner and Chief Building Official, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to ensure that the cultural and heritage impact of Sam The Record Man signs are re-purposed and placed in a contemporary context of promoting Toronto's music history in the local area subject to:
i. the Commemoration Plan substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Zeidler Partnership/Snohetta dated, July 3, 2013, on-line recognition of Sam the Record Man on Yonge Street and full documentation of the salvaged neon signs being financially secured in an Amending Site Plan Agreement registered against title to 341, 347 and 349 Yonge Street.
2. City Council amend Toronto and East York Community Council Recommendation 2 by deleting the words "Toronto and East York Community Council" and inserting "the Planning and Growth Management Committee" and adding the words "culturally appropriate and relevant" after the words "find a" so that it now reads as follows:
2. City Council requests the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning to report back to the Planning Growth Management Committee within one year on Ryerson's attempts to find a culturally appropriate and relevant location for the signage.
That City Council refer the Item and motions 1 and 2 to the Deputy City Manager, Cluster B for further consideration.
Vote (Refer Item) Oct-09-2013 11:11 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - TE26.34 - McConnell - motion 1 - Refer the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 24 | Members that voted Yes are Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Peter Milczyn, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 18 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Sarah Doucette, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Gord Perks, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are John Filion, Anthony Perruzza |
Councillor Crawford, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that his earlier questions of Councillor Wong-Tam about her motion on this Item were inappropriate. Councillor Crawford apologized for his remarks.
TE26.34 - Proposed Amendments to Agreements between Ryerson University and the City of Toronto - Sam the Record Man Signage
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council direct that the Easement Agreements between the City and Ryerson University, registered as Instruments Nos. AT1868230, AT1868231 and AT1868232 be amended, released from title, and/or new agreements entered into, as may be appropriate in the opinion of the City Solicitor, to secure the restoration and installation of the neon signage in an alternative location satisfactory to the Chief Planner, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, and on terms satisfactory to the Chief Planner, in consultation with the City Solicitor, subject to:
i. the Commemoration Plan substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Zeidler Partnership/Snohetta dated, July 3, 2013, on-line recognition of Sam the Record Man on Yonge Street and full documentation of the salvaged neon signs being financially secured in an Amending Site Plan Agreement registered against tile to 341, 347 and 349 Yonge Street.
2. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council within one year on Ryerson's attempts to find a new location for the signage.
3. City Council receive the report (August 12, 2013) from the Acting Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division.
Origin
Summary
This report recommends approval, with conditions, of an amendment to Agreements between Ryerson University (“Ryerson”) and the City of Toronto (the “City”) for the properties located at 347 and 349 Yonge Street, the former location of the Sam the Record Man flagship store between 1961 and 2007.
Ryerson proposes to delete from title the Easement Agreements dated August 15, 2008 and to revise their existing Site Plan Agreement with the City for the Student Learning Centre at 341, 347 and 349 Yonge Street in order to secure the recognition and commemoration of the original Sam the Record Man flagship store and associated neon signage.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-60729.pdf
Communications
(September 5, 2013) E-mail from Kathy Mills (TE.Supp.TE26.34.2)
(September 5, 2013) E-mail from Gee Chung, Gee Chung Music Business Management (TE.Supp.TE26.34.3)
(September 9, 2013) E-mail from Michael Wrycraft (TE.Supp.TE26.34.4)
(September 6, 2013) E-mail from David Hayes (TE.Supp.TE26.34.5)
(September 7, 2013) E-mail from Ashley Piotrowski (TE.Supp.TE26.34.6)
(September 7, 2013) Letter from Gerry Young, President, Current Management (TE.Supp.TE26.34.7)
(September 8, 2013) E-mail from Terry Brown, Music Producer, Vis-a-Vis Entertainment Inc. (TE.Supp.TE26.34.8)
(August 23, 2013) Letter from Kyle Rae (TE.Supp.TE26.34.9)
(September 6, 2013) E-mail from Nicholas Jennings, attaching on-line petitions containing the names of approximately 1,223 persons (TE.Supp.TE26.34.10)
(September 9, 2013) E-mail from Devin Telfer and Hazhir Ranjram (TE.Supp.TE26.34.11)
(September 9, 2013) E-mail from Tucker T. Stone (TE.Supp.TE26.34.12)
(September 9, 2013) E-mail from Douglas Reeson (TE.Supp.TE26.34.13)
(September 9, 2013) E-mail from Kurt Swinghammer (TE.Supp.TE26.34.14)
(September 10, 2013) E-mail from Frederick W. Harrison (TE.Supp.TE26.34.15)
(September 10, 2013) E-mail from Councillor Shelley Carroll, submitting her most recent Ward 33 Email Newsletter regarding the Sam the Record Man Sign (TE.Supp.TE26.34.16)
(September 9, 2013) Letter from Bobby Sniderman (TE.Supp.TE26.34.17)
(September 10, 2013) Submission from Nicholas Jennings (TE.Supp.TE26.34.18)
Speakers
Gee Chung, Gee Chung Music Business Management
Sean Boulton
Julia Hanigsberg, Vice President, Administration and Finance, Ryerson University
Erin McGinn, Vice President, Communications, Government and Community Engagement, Ryerson University
Mike Smith
Kurt Swinghammer
Jane Bunnett
Keith McKie
Steven Gallo
Motions
That the Toronto and East York Community Council recommend that:
1. City Council direct that the Easement Agreements between the City and Ryerson University, registered as Instruments Nos. AT1868230, AT1868231 and AT1868232 be amended, released from title, and/or new agreements entered into, as may be appropriate in the opinion of the City Solicitor, to secure the restoration and installation of the neon signage in an alternative location satisfactory to the Chief Planner, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, and on terms satisfactory to the Chief Planner, in consultation with the City Solicitor, subject to:
i. the Commemoration Plan substantially in accordance with plans and drawings prepared by Zeidler Partnership/Snohetta dated, July 3, 2013, on-line recognition of Sam the Record Man on Yonge Street and full documentation of the salvaged neon signs being financially secured in an Amending Site Plan Agreement registered against tile to 341, 347 and 349 Yonge Street.
2. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director of City Planning to report back to the Toronto and East York Community Council within one year on Ryerson's attempts to find a new location for the signage.
3. City Council receive the report (August 12, 2013) from the Acting Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division.
Vote (Amend Item) Sep-10-2013
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 7 | Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailão, Janet Davis, Mike Layton, Joe Mihevc, Gord Perks, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 4 | Members that voted No are Paula Fletcher (Chair), Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Mary Fragedakis |
That:
1. City Council request the City Solicitor ensure that the terms of the Easement Agreement dated August 15, 2008, between Ryerson University ("Ryerson") and the City of Toronto ("City") for properties located at 347 and 349 Yonge Street are upheld, in particular making certain that the iconic Sam the Record Man neon sign is displayed as per the terms of the 2008 agreement.