Item - 2015.GM1.3
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on February 10, 2015 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Government Management Committee on January 5, 2015 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on February 10, 2015.
GM1.3 - Nathan Phillips Square Revitalization - Project Update
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on February 10 and 11, 2015, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the Chief Corporate Officer to undertake the same Proposed Tenant Selection Process outlined in Appendix 1 of the report (February 9, 2015) from the Chief Corporate Officer [GM1.4a] to obtain a lessee to customize the design and to build, finance and operate a restaurant on Nathan Phillips Square, and that food services be considered within the overall context of Nathan Phillips Square and City Hall with the goal of providing healthy food choices, selection, value and an acceptable economic return to the City.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-74155.pdf
(December 12, 2014) Appendix A - Site Plan - Nathan Phillips Square Revitalization - Project Update
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-74156.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-76722.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council delete the Government Management Committee Recommendation:
Recommendation to be deleted:
- City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer, with the assistance of the Fairness Monitor, to invite offers from qualified potential lessees to customize the design and to build, finance and operate a restaurant on Nathan Phillips Square substantially in accordance with the Restaurant Operator/ Developer Selection Process section of the report (July 24, 2014) from the Chief Corporate Officer; and, to evaluate those offers and report back to Council with a recommended lessee, together with a recommended lease on commercially reasonable terms acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.
And replace it with the following new Recommendation:
1. City Council direct the Chief Corporate Officer to undertake the same Proposed Tenant Selection Process outlined in Appendix 1 of the report (February 9, 2015) from the Chief Corporate Officer [GM1.4a] to obtain a lessee to customize the design and to build, finance and operate a restaurant on Nathan Phillips Square, and that food services be considered within the overall context of Nathan Phillips Square and City Hall with the goal of providing healthy food choices, selection, value and an acceptable economic return to the City.
Vote (Amend Item) Feb-10-2015 8:00 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - GM1.3 - Ainslie - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 34 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, David Shiner |
| Total members that were Absent: 8 | Members that were absent are Christin Carmichael Greb, Gary Crawford, Rob Ford, Mike Layton, Giorgio Mammoliti, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Anthony Perruzza |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Feb-10-2015 8:01 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - GM1.3 - Adopt item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 35 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, 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, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 4 | Members that voted No are Christin Carmichael Greb, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, David Shiner |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Gary Crawford, Rob Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Anthony Perruzza |
GM1.3 - Nathan Phillips Square Revitalization - Project Update
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Committee Recommendations
The Government Management Committee recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer, with the assistance of the Fairness Monitor, to invite offers from qualified potential lessees to customize the design and to build, finance and operate a restaurant on Nathan Phillips Square substantially in accordance with the Restaurant Operator/ Developer Selection Process section of the report (July 24, 2014) from the Chief Corporate Officer; and, to evaluate those offers and report back to Council with a recommended lessee, together with a recommended lease on commercially reasonable terms acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Government Management Committee requested the Chief Corporate Officer or other staff as required, to consult with the Sheraton Hotel on the intended use and the maintenance plan of Sheraton Bridge and report back to the Government Management Committee by the end of June 2015.
The Chief Corporate Officer made a presentation to the Government Management Committee on the Nathan Phillips Square Revitalization Project.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to provide an update on any areas or items of the Nathan Phillips Square Revitalization Project (NPSR) that will not be completed but were in the original project scope and clarification on the availability of any other funding sources for this project.
At its meeting on August 25, 26, 27 and 28, 2014, City Council referred Item GM32.11 back to the Chief Corporate Officer for a report to the Government Management Committee in the first quarter of 2015 at such time as the following updates requested by the Government Management Committee are before the Committee:
a. an update to be provided on any areas or items of this project that were not completed, but that were in the original project scope; and
b. clarifications to be provided as to whether there are any other funding sources available for this project.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-74155.pdf
(December 12, 2014) Appendix A - Site Plan - Nathan Phillips Square Revitalization - Project Update
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-74156.pdf
Speakers
Motions
That the Chief Corporate Officer or other staff as required, consult with the Sheraton Hotel on the intended use and the maintenance plan of Sheraton Bridge and report back to the Government Management Committee by the end of June 2015.
That City Council authorize the Chief Corporate Officer, with the assistance of the Fairness Monitor, to invite offers from qualified potential lessees to customize the design and to build, finance and operate a restaurant on Nathan Phillips Square substantially in accordance with the Restaurant Operator/ Developer Selection Process section of the report (July 24, 2014) from the Chief Corporate Officer; and, to evaluate those offers and report back to Council with a recommended lessee, together with a recommended lease on commercially reasonable terms acceptable to the Chief Corporate Officer and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.