Item - 2014.MM50.30
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on April 1, 2014 without amendments.
MM50.30 - Feasibility of 2026 World Cup Bid as Part of Toronto's Event Hosting Strategy - by Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on April 1, 2 and 3, 2014, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the City Manager, the Deputy City Manager, Cluster A and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to undertake research, partnership development, and other measures as appropriate to:
a. incorporate in the City of Toronto's Event Hosting Strategy, to be completed by the third quarter of 2015, an inventory and assessment of opportunities to co-host major events with other cities in Canada and the United States within one day's drive of Toronto, such as a joint bid to host the 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup;
b. liaise with relevant regional, national and international organizations with which the City of Toronto is affiliated regarding the economic importance of co-hosting major events and the benefits to host jurisdiction(s) and regions; and
c. if deemed feasible and adequate sponsorship can be secured, support a live broadcast at Nathan Phillips Square of the FIFA Men's World Cup finals match (played at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) on Sunday, July 13, 2014 as an extension of the celebration to mark the one year countdown to the TORONTO 2015 Pan/Parapan American Games.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the necessary provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, need to be waived to permit introduction of Motion MM50.30. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive notice.
Vote (Waive Notice) Apr-02-2014 3:14 PM
| Result: Carried | Two-Thirds Required - MM50.30 - Waive notice |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 37 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Peter Leon, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 4 | Members that voted No are Mike Del Grande, Josh Matlow, Ron Moeser, John Parker |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Doug Ford, Peter Milczyn |
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM50.30 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.
Vote (Waive Referral) Apr-02-2014 3:15 PM
| Result: Carried | Two-Thirds Required - MM50.30 - Waive referral |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 38 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Peter Leon, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, 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: 3 | Members that voted No are Mike Del Grande, Josh Matlow, Ron Moeser |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Doug Ford, Peter Milczyn |
Vote (Adopt Item) Apr-02-2014 3:16 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM50.30 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 39 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Peter Leon, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, 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: 2 | Members that voted No are Mike Del Grande, Ron Moeser |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Doug Ford, Peter Milczyn |