Item - 2015.GM6.11
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on September 30, 2015 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Government Management Committee on September 17, 2015 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on September 30, 2015.
GM6.11 - Food Service Opportunity at Toronto City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2015, adopted the following:
1. City Council defer the plans for a restaurant development opportunity on Nathan Phillips Square indefinitely and instead, landscape the area for public use.
2. City Council direct the Chief Corporate Officer to proceed with the tenant selection process, including consideration of social enterprise, for the food service opportunity at Toronto City Hall.
3. City Council direct the Chief Corporate Officer to undertake the tenant selection process as outlined in Appendix 1 of the report (February 9, 2015) from the Chief Corporate Officer [Item GM1.4a], as adopted by City Council at its meeting held on February 10 and 11, 2015, subject to Part 4 below, and including consideration of social enterprise, to find a commercial food service operator and to report back to City Council, through the Government Management Committee, on the recommended tenant(s) and lease terms, if any.
4. In lieu of hiring a process monitor, City Council direct the Chief Corporate Officer to record the tenant selection process to ensure fairness.
5. City Council direct the Chief Corporate Officer to establish an advisory committee composed of members of the public with extensive experience in the food service industry to explore social enterprise food service options for the City Hall food service opportunity; such committee to serve on a voluntary basis.
6. City Council direct staff to consider all food service operations in a wholistic manner, to ensure well-coordinated food service operations at City Hall.
7. City Council authorize the extension of the lease between the City and 1158093 Ontario Limited o/a Café on the Square ("Café on the Square") beyond the current expiry date of December 31, 2015 until the City has entered into a new agreement for the provision of food services in Toronto City Hall, with such extension to be on the same terms as the existing lease and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
City Council re-opened Item GM1.4 for further consideration only as it pertains to a process monitor.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-83296.pdf
Appendix A - Net Present Value of Social Enterprise Food Service Operation
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-83297.pdf
Appendix B - Response from Hospitality Workers Training Centre and Working for Change - June 25, 2015
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-83298.pdf
Appendix C - Response from Paintbox Catering and Bistro Inc. - June 25, 2015
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-83299.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council delete Government Management Committee Recommendation 1:
Recommendation to be deleted:
1. City Council direct the Chief Corporate Officer not to proceed with the tenant selection process at this time for the Nathan Phillips Square restaurant development opportunity.
And replace it with the following new recommendation:
1. City Council defer the plans for a restaurant development opportunity on Nathan Phillips Square indefinitely and instead, landscape the area for public use.
That City Council re-open Item GM1.4 only as it pertains to a process monitor.
Vote (Re-open Item) Oct-02-2015 2:41 PM
| Result: Carried | Two-Thirds Required - GM6.11 - Ainslie - Re-open Item GM1.4 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 31 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, John Campbell, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Michael Thompson, John Tory |
| Total members that voted No: 4 | Members that voted No are Jon Burnside, Gary Crawford, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson |
| Total members that were Absent: 10 | Members that were absent are Michelle Berardinetti, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti, Ron Moeser, David Shiner, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
That:
1. City Council direct the Chief Corporate Officer to establish an advisory committee composed of members of the public with extensive experience in the food service industry to explore social enterprise food service options for the City Hall food service opportunity; such committee to serve on a voluntary basis.
2. In lieu of hiring a process monitor, City Council direct the Chief Corporate Officer to record the tenant selection process to ensure fairness.
Vote (Amend Item) Oct-02-2015 2:43 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - GM6.11 - Ainslie - motion 1b - Part 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 28 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Mary Fragedakis, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson, John Tory |
| Total members that voted No: 7 | Members that voted No are Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Justin J. Di Ciano, Mark Grimes, Jaye Robinson |
| Total members that were Absent: 10 | Members that were absent are Michelle Berardinetti, Christin Carmichael Greb, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Norman Kelly, Giorgio Mammoliti, Ron Moeser, David Shiner, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
Vote (Amend Item) Oct-02-2015 2:45 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - GM6.11 - Ainslie - motion 1b - Part 2 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 34 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Janet Davis, Mike Layton |
| Total members that were Absent: 9 | Members that were absent are Michelle Berardinetti, Christin Carmichael Greb, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti, Ron Moeser, David Shiner, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
GM6.11 - Food Service Opportunity at Toronto City Hall and Nathan Phillips Square
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Committee Recommendations
The Government Management Committee recommends that:
1. City Council direct the Chief Corporate Officer not to proceed with the tenant selection process at this time for the Nathan Phillips Square restaurant development opportunity.
2. City Council direct the Chief Corporate Officer to proceed with the tenant selection process, including consideration of social enterprise, for the food service opportunity at Toronto City Hall.
3. City Council direct the Chief Corporate Officer to undertake the tenant selection process as outlined in Appendix 1 of the report (February 9, 2015) from the Chief Corporate Officer [Item GM1.4a], as adopted by City Council at its meeting held on February 10 and 11, 2015, and including consideration of social enterprise, to find a commercial food service operator and to report back to City Council, through the Government Management Committee, on the recommended tenant(s) and lease terms, if any.
4. City Council authorize the extension of the lease between the City and 1158093 Ontario Limited o/a Café on the Square ("Café on the Square") beyond the current expiry date of December 31, 2015 until the City has entered into a new agreement for the provision of food services in Toronto City Hall, with such extension to be on the same terms as the existing lease and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
5. City Council direct staff to consider all food service operations in a wholistic manner, to ensure well-coordinated food service operations at City Hall.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to advise City Council about the results of staff's consultations with various training and social enterprise organizations regarding the feasibility of and interest in establishing a social enterprise food service operation in Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen Street West and/or in developing a new restaurant in Nathan Phillips Square and to seek further direction from City Council.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-83296.pdf
Appendix A - Net Present Value of Social Enterprise Food Service Operation
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-83297.pdf
Appendix B - Response from Hospitality Workers Training Centre and Working for Change - June 25, 2015
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-83298.pdf
Appendix C - Response from Paintbox Catering and Bistro Inc. - June 25, 2015
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-83299.pdf
Speakers
Chris Klugman, Paintbox Catering and Bistro Inc.
Motions
That recommendation 1 be adopted.
That recommendation 2b be adopted.
That recommendations 3 and 4 be adopted.
That recommendation 5 be adopted.
1. That Motion 1 by Councillor McConnell be amended as follows:
"That Recommendation 1 be deleted and replaced with the following:
1a. That City Council direct the Chief Corporate Officer not to proceed with the tenant selection process at this time for the Nathan Phillips Square restaurant development opportunity; and
1b. That City Council direct the Chief Corporate Officer to proceed with the tenant selection process, including consideration of social enterprise, for the food service opportunity at Toronto City Hall."
That recommendation 2a be adopted.
That staff consider all food service operations in a wholistic manner, to ensure well-coordinated food service operations at City Hall.