Item - 2017.EX21.5

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on January 31, 2017 without amendments and without debate.
  • This item was considered by the Executive Committee on January 19, 2017 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on January 31, 2017.

EX21.5 - Public Art and Monuments Donation Policy

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted on Consent
Wards:
All

City Council Decision

City Council on January 31, 2017, adopted the following:  

 

1.  City Council adopt the Public Art and Monuments Donation Policy attached as Attachment 1 to the report (December 21, 2016) from the City Manager and rescind the previous Official Gifts and Donations Policy adopted by City Council in 2001.

 

2.  City Council authorize the City Manager, in consultation with key City Divisions and Agencies, to develop the necessary procedures to operationalize the policy and adjust related City policies for consistency.

Background Information (Committee)

(December 21, 2016) Report from the City Manager on Public Art and Monuments Donation Policy
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-99599.pdf
Attachment 1 - Public Art and Monuments Donation Policy
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-99620.pdf

EX21.5 - Public Art and Monuments Donation Policy

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:  

 

1.  City Council adopt the Public Art and Monuments Donation Policy attached as Attachment 1to the report (December 21, 2016) from the City Manager and rescind the previous Official Gifts and Donations Policy adopted by City Council in 2001.

 

2.  City Council authorize the City Manager, in consultation with key City Divisions and Agencies, to develop the necessary procedures to operationalize the policy and adjust related City policies for consistency.

Origin

(December 21, 2016) Report from the City Manager

Summary

This report recommends that City Council adopt an updated policy for accepting donations of public art and commemorative monuments - the Public Art and Monuments Donation Policy. This policy would replace the existing Official Gifts and Donations Policy, and includes comprehensive technical and aesthetic criteria to evaluate proposed donations and a clear process for submission, evaluation and approval. The updated Public Art and Monuments Donation Policy will help to ensure all works donated to the City of Toronto demonstrate a clear relationship to the City and reflect the diversity of its local public spaces.

Background Information

(December 21, 2016) Report from the City Manager on Public Art and Monuments Donation Policy
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-99599.pdf
Attachment 1 - Public Art and Monuments Donation Policy
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-99620.pdf

Speakers

Miroslav Glavic
Councillor Janet Davis

Motions

1 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council