Item - 2018.GM28.32
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 26, 2018 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Government Management Committee on June 5, 2018. It is being forwarded to City Council without recommendations. It will be considered by City Council on June 26, 2018.
GM28.32 - Selection of Ireland Park Foundation for the Establishment of an Arts and Heritage Destination in the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 20 - Trinity-Spadina
City Council Decision
City Council on June 26, 27, 28 and 29, 2018, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the City, as landlord to enter into a nominal sum lease (the "Lease") with Ireland Park Foundation, as tenant for a portion of the Administration Building located at 5 Eireann Quay for a five (5) year term substantially on the terms and conditions set out in the attached Appendix A to the supplementary report (June 12, 2018) from the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture together with such other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.
2. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to negotiate the Lease, including any amendments to the Lease, not materially inconsistent with the major terms and conditions set out in the attached Appendix A to the supplementary report (June 12, 2018) from the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.
3. City Council authorize severally each of the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services and the Director, Real Estate Services to execute and deliver the Lease, any amendments to the Lease, and any related documents contemplated thereunder on behalf of the City.
4. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services or designate to administer and manage the Lease and any amendments to the Lease, including the provision of any consents, approvals, waivers, notices and notices of termination, provided that the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters to City Council for its determination and direction.
5. City Council waive the application of the Community Space Tenancy Policy in respect of the Lease transaction including the requirements outlined in the Request for Expressions of Interest in the Community Space Tenancy Policy and declare that it is in the interest of the City to grant the Lease to Ireland Park Foundation for nominal consideration.
6. City Council direct that prior to the City entering into the Lease, Ireland Park Foundation shall deliver to the City a legal opinion in respect of the corporate status, powers and authority of the Tenant to enter into and perform the obligations under the Lease, and the due authorization, execution and delivery of the Lease by the Tenant, in form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the Lease transaction on behalf of the City, including amending the commencement date of the Lease and other dates, and amending terms and conditions, on such terms as the City Solicitor deems advisable.
8. City Council authorize the transfer of a grant of $440,000 to the charitable organization Ireland Park Foundation for capital improvements to the City-owned Administration Building at 5 Eireann Quay, funded from the capital project CWR003-28 Bathurst Quay Public Realm.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-115549.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-117277.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council adopt the recommendations contained in the supplementary report (June 12, 2018) from the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services, Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture [GM28.32a] as follows:
1. City Council authorize the City, as landlord to enter into a nominal sum lease (the "Lease") with Ireland Park Foundation, as tenant for a portion of the Administration Building located at 5 Eireann Quay for a five (5) year term substantially on the terms and conditions set out in the attached Appendix A, together with such other terms and conditions as may be deemed appropriate by the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.
2. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services, in consultation with the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture and Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, to negotiate the Lease, including any amendments to the Lease, not materially inconsistent with the major terms and conditions set out in the attached Appendix A and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.
3. City Council authorize each of the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services and the Director of Real Estate Services severally to execute and deliver the Lease, any amendments to the Lease, and any related documents contemplated thereunder on behalf of the City.
4. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services or successor/designate to administer and manage the Lease and any amendments to the Lease, including the provision of any consents, approvals, waivers, notices and notices of termination, provided that the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services may, at any time, refer consideration of such matters to City Council for its determination and direction.
5. City Council waive the application of the Community Space Tenancy Policy in respect of the Lease transaction including the requirements outlined in the Request for Expressions of Interest in the Community Space Tenancy Policy and declare that it is in the interest of the City to grant the Lease to Ireland Park Foundation for nominal consideration.
6. City Council direct that prior to the City entering into the Lease, Ireland Park Foundation shall deliver to the City a legal opinion in respect of the corporate status, powers and authority of the Tenant to enter into and perform the obligations under the Lease, and the due authorization, execution and delivery of the Lease by the Tenant, in form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
7. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to complete the Lease transaction on behalf of the City, including amending the commencement date of the Lease and other dates, and amending terms and conditions, on such terms as the City Solicitor deems advisable.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Jun-26-2018 6:49 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - GM28.32 - Cressy - motion 1a |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 34 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Miganoush Megardichian, Joe Mihevc, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Jonathan Tsao, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Giorgio Mammoliti |
| Total members that were Absent: 10 | Members that were absent are Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Michelle Holland, Jim Karygiannis, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Cesar Palacio, Neethan Shan, David Shiner |
That City Council authorize the transfer of a grant of $440,000 to the charitable organization Ireland Park Foundation for capital improvements to the City-owned Administration Building at 5 Eireann Quay, funded from the capital project CWR003-28 Bathurst Quay Public Realm.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Jun-26-2018 6:49 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - GM28.32 - Cressy - motion 1b |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 34 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Miganoush Megardichian, Joe Mihevc, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Jonathan Tsao, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Giorgio Mammoliti |
| Total members that were Absent: 10 | Members that were absent are Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Michelle Holland, Jim Karygiannis, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Cesar Palacio, Neethan Shan, David Shiner |
GM28.32 - Selection of Ireland Park Foundation for the Establishment of an Arts and Heritage Destination in the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Without Recs
- Ward:
- 20 - Trinity-Spadina
Committee Recommendations
The Government Management Committee submits this item to City Council without recommendation.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Government Management Committee:
1. Requested the Director, Real Estate Services, in consultation with the Director, Waterfront Secretariat to negotiate with Ireland Park Foundation terms for a short-term nominal sum lease of a portion of the Administration Building to be used as an arts and heritage destination, and subject to reaching satisfactory terms, report directly to City Council with recommendations on lease terms.
Origin
Summary
The Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan (BQNP) was adopted by City Council in July 2017. Since adoption of the plan, I have been pleased to work closely with City staff and community stakeholders on the development of an implementation strategy to begin delivering the 'near-term' (i.e. 1-5 year delivery) community improvement projects contained in the overall plan. These six distinct but overlapping improvement projects include:
- a transformation of the under-utilized Canada Malting Property with brand new public spaces for community-focused and special waterfront events, and improved connections to the water's edge;
the construction of expanded, safe and welcoming pedestrian spaces on Eireann Quay;
- a rehabilitated channel dockwall to improve access to Ireland Park and the water's edge;
enhancements to the appearance of the Canada Malting silos (while continuing to pursue a viable, long-term remediation strategy for these important structures);
- improvements in the management of area parking and transportation pressures; and
- the revitalization of the City-owned Administration Building with a new arts, community and culturally-focused destination on the waterfront.
With respect to the latter proposal, it is my pleasure to recommend the non-profit Ireland Park Foundation as a partner for the revitalization of the Administration Building with a new arts and heritage destination in the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood.
The City-owned, three-storey Administration Building at 5 Eireann Quay occupies a remarkable waterfront location adjacent to Ireland Park. The building is presently under-utilized and in a poor state of repair, with recent state-of-good repair estimates ranging from approximately $2.0-million to $3.0 million. Per recommendations contained in the Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan, the building is planned for transformation into an arts, community and/or culturally-focused community hub.
The Ireland Park Foundation, a non-profit arts, culture and heritage organization, has an established partnership with the City of Toronto and other city-building agencies to program cultural events and improve public open spaces within the City. As part of its mission to "celebrate the story of Irish in Canada", in 2007 the Foundation constructed Ireland Park immediately adjacent to the Administration Building. Recently, the Foundation broke ground on the construction of Grasett Park, a new public space being built in the city's Entertainment District.
Related to their ongoing investment and programming at Ireland Park, the Foundation also has a long-standing interest in the Administration Building. Shortly after the construction of Ireland Park, a 2009 City staff report recommended that as part of area redevelopment options then under study, the "…opportunity exists for the City to work with the Ireland Park Foundation to lease and renovate the (Administration Building) as a Cultural Centre that could support interpretation of Ireland Park along with a range of other activities as appropriate." Following a 2011 business decision by City Council to lease the building to Ports Toronto, the opportunity to explore an arts and heritage destination in the Administration Building was put on hiatus.
With the pending expiration of the building's current lease arrangement, the Ireland Park Foundation has again expressed interest in exploring their long-standing cultural centre proposal. The Foundation proposes that a portion of the building's interior space house an interpretive centre for Ireland Park; while the balance of the building and surrounding open space could be programmed for a range of arts, cultural and community-focused events and uses. This proposal has received favourable community stakeholder feedback, and has my full support.
Ireland Park Foundation has a long-standing partnership with the City of Toronto for the improvement of public open spaces; and a proposed re-use program for the building that is consistent with both the property's "Parks and Open Space" designation in the Official Plan, and the objectives of the Council-adopted Bathurst Quay Neighbourhood Plan.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-115549.pdf
Speakers
Motions
That:
1. The item be forwarded to City Council without recommendation.
2. The Director, Real Estate Services, in consultation with the Director, Waterfront Secretariat negotiate with Ireland Park Foundation terms for a short-term nominal sum lease of a portion of the Administration Building to be used as an arts and heritage destination, and subject to reaching satisfactory terms, report directly to City Council with recommendations on lease terms.
Vote (Without Recommendations) Jun-05-2018
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 5 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie (Chair), Josh Colle, Janet Davis, Neethan Shan, Lucy Troisi |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti |