Item - 2022.MM47.29
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 19, 2022 without amendments.
MM47.29 - Exploring Opportunities to Create a New Community Cultural and Recreation Centre with Toronto's Somali Community - by Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Mayor John Tory
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 19, 20, 21 and 22, 2022, adopted the following:
1. City Council, in principle, support the establishment of a Somali Community Cultural and Recreation Centre in Toronto to serve the diverse programming needs of community members of all ages, including children, youth and seniors while also being a hub to preserve and celebrate the rich contribution and histories of Toronto’s Somali communities.
2. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, the Executive Director, Social Development and Finance Administration, and the Chief Executive Officer, CreateTO to work with the Somali Cultural and Recreation Centre Steering Committee in Toronto and the impacted Councillors to explore potential partnerships for a new community cultural and recreation centre, including by conducting a feasibility assessment that examines:
a. the most appropriate location for this community centre; and
b. funding opportunities.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM47.29 be referred to the Economic and Community Development Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.
Vote (Adopt Item) Jul-20-2022 2:35 PM
Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM47.29 - adopt the Item |
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Total members that voted Yes: 22 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Robin Buxton Potts, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson, John Tory |
Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Cynthia Lai, Nick Mantas, Jaye Robinson |