Item - 2014.EX44.4
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on August 25, 2014 with amendments.
- This item was considered by the Executive Committee on August 20, 2014 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on August 25, 2014.
EX44.4 - A Co-ordinated Planning Approach for Ontario Place and Exhibition Place
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on August 25, 26, 27 and 28, 2014, adopted the following:
1. City Council communicate to the Province the City's support for the revitalization of Ontario Place as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (August 6, 2014) from the City Manager, subject to the establishment of a joint and coordinated planning process, per Part 2 below.
2. City Council authorize the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A to work with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport on a joint planning process and public consultation for the revitalization of Ontario Place, which includes City objectives for the development of the central waterfront, and the Exhibition Place strategic plan.
3. City Council request the City Manager to report in the first quarter of the new term with more specific information on the scope of a joint planning process and public consultation, and to seek additional Council authorities, as required.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-72751.pdf
(July 31, 2014) Attachment 1 - Announcement from Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-72752.pdf
Attachment 2 - Diagram - Ontario Place Site Illustration
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-72753.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council amend Executive Committee Recommendation 3 by deleting the words "new term of Council" and inserting the words "first quarter of the new term" so that it now reads as follows:
3. City Council request the City Manager to report in the first quarter of the new term with more specific information on the scope of a joint planning process and public consultation, and to seek additional Council authorities, as required.
Vote (Amend Item) Aug-25-2014 2:55 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX44.4 - Layton - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 38 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, 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, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Peter Leon, Gloria Lindsay Luby, James Maloney, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Ceta Ramkhalawansingh, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 7 | Members that were absent are Michelle Berardinetti, Josh Colle, Mike Del Grande, Giorgio Mammoliti, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, Karen Stintz |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Aug-25-2014 2:56 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX44.4 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 38 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, 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, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Peter Leon, Gloria Lindsay Luby, James Maloney, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Ceta Ramkhalawansingh, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 7 | Members that were absent are Michelle Berardinetti, Josh Colle, Mike Del Grande, Giorgio Mammoliti, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, Karen Stintz |
EX44.4 - A Co-ordinated Planning Approach for Ontario Place and Exhibition Place
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council communicate to the Province the City's support for the revitalization of Ontario Place as outlined in Attachment 1 to the report (August 6, 2014) from the City Manager, subject to the establishment of a joint and coordinated planning process, per Recommendation 2 below.
2. City Council authorize the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A to work with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport on a joint planning process and public consultation for the revitalization of Ontario Place, which includes City objectives for the development of the central waterfront, and the Exhibition Place strategic plan.
3. City Council request the City Manager to report in the new term of Council with more specific information on the scope of a joint planning process and public consultation, and to seek additional Council authorities, as required.
Origin
Summary
This report provides an update on the work being done by City and provincial staff on a co-ordinated approach to revitalizing Ontario Place and Exhibition Place.
The provincial vision for Ontario Place was outlined in an announcement from the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport on July 31, 2014 and is enclosed as Attachment 1 to this report for Council's information. The Province has announced a long term vision to revitalize Ontario Place as an all-season waterfront destination including a large, accessible green space and a variety of recreational and cultural activities, but has no plans for residential development. This plan was developed over the past year and complements the City's planning and economic development objectives for the central waterfront and the Exhibition Place strategic plan.
To ensure consideration of the City's interests during the provincial decision-making process and to make progress on Council's 2013 direction to take a co-ordinated approach, a City/Province staff group has been working together over the past several months. This report seeks Council authority for the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A to work with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport on a joint planning process and public consultation for the revitalization of Ontario Place and Exhibition Place.
A collaborative process would support the achievement of outcomes of mutual interest to the City and the Province, including new viable cultural attractions that would benefit Toronto and Ontario residents, and spur increased tourism and economic growth for the region. Over the longer term, areas of shared interest and potentially shared investment include aligning with the City's long term transportation plan for future waterfront west transit expansion, improving north-south connection, undertaking improvements to water, road and public realm infrastructure, and the potential for the City to take responsibility for programming and maintenance of contiguous park land.
This report recommends that City Council request the City Manager to report back with more specific information on the joint planning process and public consultation and to seek further Council direction, as required.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-72751.pdf
(July 31, 2014) Attachment 1 - Announcement from Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-72752.pdf
Attachment 2 - Diagram - Ontario Place Site Illustration
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2014/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-72753.pdf