Item - 2015.PE4.3
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 7, 2015 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Parks and Environment Committee on June 22, 2015 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on July 7, 2015.
PE4.3 - Extending the 2015-2016 Outdoor Artificial Ice Rink Season
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 7, 8 and 9, 2015, adopted the following:
1. City Council include Withrow Rink in the list of rinks for the extended 2015/16 outdoor artificial ice rink season.
2. City Council authorize Parks, Forestry and Recreation to extend the 2015/16 and subsequent outdoor artificial ice rink seasons for an additional 20 rinks (19 staff recommended plus Withrow Rink for 2015/2016) to 16 weeks, inclusive of March Break, for a total of 37 extended rinks, contingent on weather conditions.
3. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to announce and operationalize the new service standard in 2015 and include an additional $0.278 million to support this increased service level (two weeks) in its 2016 Operating Budget submission for consideration by City Council.
4. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to include an additional $0.278 million request in the program’s 2016 Operating Budget submission to be used to establish an Outdoor Ice Contingency Reserve Fund for the purpose of supporting an additional two week extension of the outdoor artificial ice rink season, contingent on weather conditions.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-81146.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Jul-07-2015 10:33 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PE4.3 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 41 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Michelle Berardinetti, Norman Kelly, Josh Matlow, Anthony Perruzza |
PE4.3 - Extending the 2015-2016 Outdoor Artificial Ice Rink Season
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Parks and Environment Committee recommends that:
1. City Council include Withrow Rink in the list of rinks for the extended 2015/16 outdoor artificial ice rink season.
2. City Council authorize Parks, Forestry and Recreation to extend the 2015/16 and subsequent outdoor artificial ice rink seasons for an additional 20 rinks (19 staff recommended plus Withrow Rink for 2015/2016) to 16 weeks, inclusive of March Break, for a total of 37 extended rinks, contingent on weather conditions.
3. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to announce and operationalize the new service standard in 2015 and include an additional $0.278 million to support this increased service level (two weeks) in its 2016 Operating Budget submission for consideration by City Council.
4. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to include an additional $0.278 million request in the program’s 2016 Operating Budget submission to be used to establish an Outdoor Ice Contingency Reserve Fund for the purpose of supporting an additional two week extension of the outdoor artificial ice rink season, contingent on weather conditions.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Parks and Environment Committee:
1. Requested the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to report to the Parks and Environment Committee on current and potential off-season uses for outdoor rinks.
Origin
Summary
This report responds to City Council's direction that the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation (PFR) report to the Parks and Environment Committee on the viability of extending the 2015-2016 outdoor artificial ice rink season; participation statistics for the current 2014-2015 outdoor artificial ice rink season; and all viable options and associated costs related to extending the 2015-2016 outdoor artificial ice rink season.
This report also responds the Parks and Environment Committee's direction that PFR include cold weather contingency funds in its 2016 operating budget to extend the outdoor artificial ice rink season, when weather permits, and to evaluate the feasibility of sustainable, multi-year opportunities for sponsorship of the outdoor artificial ice skating season.
The recommendations contained herein include: the addition of 19 rinks for an extended 16 week season, weather permitting; announce and operationalize the new service standard in 2015; the inclusion of a request for an additional $0.278 million as part of the 2016 Operating Budget submission; as well as a request for the establishment of a PFR Outdoor Ice Contingency Reserve Fund with an additional $0.278 million contribution. The report further details the five criteria used for selecting the most optimal rink locations.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-81146.pdf
Speakers
Councillor Janet Davis
Motions
That:
1. The General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation report to the Parks and Environment Committee on current and potential off-season uses for outdoor rinks.
That Withrow Rink be included with the list of rinks to be extended for the 2015/16 season.