Item - 2015.EX8.15
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on September 30, 2015 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Executive Committee on September 21, 2015 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on September 30, 2015.
EX8.15 - 505 Richmond Street West - Proposed YMCA Centre
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 20 - Trinity-Spadina
City Council Decision
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:
1. City Council support in principle a YMCA as an appropriate use in the potential redevelopment of the City-owned property at 505 Richmond Street West.
2. City Council agree that existing and future Section 37 and Section 45 funds from Ward 20, to a maximum of two-thirds of the construction cost of the facility, be allocated toward the YMCA, with such allocation to be determined through the budget process and future reports for Council's approval.
3. City Council waive the restrictions of Section 2.4(a) of Build Toronto's Shareholder Direction solely for this transaction on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Manager and in a form approved by the City Solicitor, in order to permit Build Toronto to facilitate the acquisition for nominal consideration by YMCA of Greater Toronto of a portion of the property owned by an affiliate of Build Toronto at 505 Richmond Street West, Toronto for the purposes of the construction of a YMCA facility at such property.
4. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate a Community Use Agreement for the YMCA Centre to be built at 505 Richmond Street West to secure affordable access to community space and recreational programs and services.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-83768.pdf
(September 4, 2015) Report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on 505 Richmond Street West - Proposed YMCA Centre - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-83463.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-84278.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(September 17, 2015) E-mail from Kit McAllister (EX.Supp.EX8.15.2)
(September 17, 2015) E-mail from James de Hoop (EX.Supp.EX8.15.3)
(September 17, 2015) E-mail from Durelle Harford-McAllster (EX.Supp.EX8.15.4)
(September 21, 2015) E-mail from Ann Marie Strapp, forwarding communication from the Garment District Neighborhood Association (GDNA) (EX.Supp.EX8.15.5)
(September 17, 2015) E-mail from Ceta Ramkhalawansingh (EX.Supp.EX8.15.6)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ex/comm/communicationfile-55374.pdf
(September 17, 2015) E-mail from Doug Taylor (EX.Supp.EX8.15.7)
(September 21, 2015) E-mail from Valerie Eggertson (EX.Supp.EX8.15.8)
(September 21, 2015) E-mail from The Board of Directors, MTCC #1290 (EX.Supp.EX8.15.9)
(September 14, 2015) Letter from Councillor Joe Cressy (EX.New.EX8.15.10)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ex/comm/communicationfile-55430.pdf
(September 21, 2015) E-mail from Mark Richardson (EX.New.EX8.15.11)
Motions (City Council)
That City Council adopt the following recommendation contained in the supplementary report (September 29, 2015) from the City Solicitor [EX8.15a]:
1. City Council waive the restrictions of Section 2.4(a) of Build Toronto's Shareholder Direction solely for this transaction on terms and conditions satisfactory to the City Manager and in a form approved by the City Solicitor, in order to permit Build Toronto to facilitate the acquisition for nominal consideration by YMCA of Greater Toronto of a portion of the property owned by an affiliate of Build Toronto at 505 Richmond Street West, Toronto for the purposes of the construction of a YMCA facility at such property.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Oct-01-2015 9:55 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX8.15 - Cressy - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 37 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Rob Ford |
| Total members that were Absent: 7 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Vincent Crisanti, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Norman Kelly, James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Oct-01-2015 9:55 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX8.15 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 36 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Rob Ford |
| Total members that were Absent: 8 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Vincent Crisanti, Justin J. Di Ciano, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Norman Kelly, James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza |
EX8.15 - 505 Richmond Street West - Proposed YMCA Centre
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 20 - Trinity-Spadina
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council support in principle a YMCA as an appropriate use in the potential redevelopment of the City-owned property at 505 Richmond Street West.
2. City Council agree that existing and future Section 37 and Section 45 funds from Ward 20, to a maximum of two-thirds of the construction cost of the facility, be allocated toward the YMCA, with such allocation to be determined through the budget process and future reports for Council approval.
3. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate a Community Use Agreement for the YMCA Centre to be built at 505 Richmond Street West to secure affordable access to community space and recreational programs and services.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Executive Committee:
1. Requested the City Solicitor to discuss with the appropriate parties and report directly to City Council on the appropriate mechanism to facilitate the transfer of a portion of the property at 505 Richmond Street West to the YMCA for the purposes of the construction of a YMCA facility at the property.
Origin
Summary
The property at 505 Richmond Street West (historically known as the Waterworks Building) was transferred to Build Toronto in 2014. As part of a request for proposals, Build Toronto has required that any redevelopment of the site include a YMCA Centre or similar community facility. Build Toronto, along with City staff have been in productive discussions with the YMCA. This report seeks Council support for the YMCA including contribution of Section 37 funds. Staff are continuing to work with the YMCA on a Community Use Agreement that will secure affordable access to community space and recreational programs in the facility.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-83768.pdf
(September 4, 2015) Report from the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation on 505 Richmond Street West - Proposed YMCA Centre - Notice of Pending Report
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-83463.pdf
Communications
(September 17, 2015) E-mail from Kit McAllister (EX.Supp.EX8.15.2)
(September 17, 2015) E-mail from James de Hoop (EX.Supp.EX8.15.3)
(September 17, 2015) E-mail from Durelle Harford-McAllster (EX.Supp.EX8.15.4)
(September 21, 2015) E-mail from Ann Marie Strapp, forwarding communication from the Garment District Neighborhood Association (GDNA) (EX.Supp.EX8.15.5)
(September 17, 2015) E-mail from Ceta Ramkhalawansingh (EX.Supp.EX8.15.6)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ex/comm/communicationfile-55374.pdf
(September 17, 2015) E-mail from Doug Taylor (EX.Supp.EX8.15.7)
(September 21, 2015) E-mail from Valerie Eggertson (EX.Supp.EX8.15.8)
(September 21, 2015) E-mail from The Board of Directors, MTCC #1290 (EX.Supp.EX8.15.9)
(September 14, 2015) Letter from Councillor Joe Cressy (EX.New.EX8.15.10)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ex/comm/communicationfile-55430.pdf
(September 21, 2015) E-mail from Mark Richardson (EX.New.EX8.15.11)
Speakers
Jane Pyper, Chief Operations and Service Officer, YMCA GTA
Ann Marie Strapp, The Garment District Neighbourhood Association
Emily Daigle, Self Accessibility/Transit Advocate
Councillor Joe Cressy
Motions
That:
1. Recommendations 1, 2 and 3 be adopted.
2. Recommendation 4 be deleted, and the City Solicitor be requested to discuss with the appropriate parties and report directly to City Council on the appropriate mechanism to facilitate the transfer of a portion of the property at 505 Richmond Street West to the YMCA for the purposes of the construction of a YMCA facility at the property.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Sep-21-2015
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 12 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Gary Crawford, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory (Chair) |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Frank Di Giorgio |