Item - 2012.PE10.1
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on February 6, 2012 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Parks and Environment Committee on January 27, 2012 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on February 6, 2012.
- See also By-law 144-2012
PE10.1 - Amendments to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 608 Parks
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on February 6 and 7, 2012, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 608, Parks, by adopting the amendments contained in Appendix A attached to the report (January 11, 2012) from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, as amended below, subject to any necessary minor substantive or stylistic refinements as may be identified by the Executive Director and the City Solicitor, with Appendix A amended by adding to section 608.8 Alcohol, the following new section:
"608.8.C. Consume, serve or sell liquor unless in a designated area, authorized by permit and with the approval of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario."
2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare the necessary bill to give immediate effect to Council's decision.
3. City Council request that the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, work with Strategic Communications and Members of Council to build a public awareness strategy pertaining to the by-law amendment changes listed in PE10.1.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-44357.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pe/comm/communicationfile-28302.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council amend Parks and Environment Committee Recommendation 1 by amending Appendix 'A' headed "Amendments to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 608 Parks" to the report (January 11, 2012) from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, by adding to section 608.8 Alcohol the following new section:
"608.8.C. Consume, serve or sell liquor unless in a designated area, authorized by permit and with the approval of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario."
Vote (Amend Item) Feb-06-2012 6:51 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PE10.1 - Kelly - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 32 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Mike Layton, Mary-Margaret McMahon |
| Total members that were Absent: 11 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Glenn De Baeremaeker, John Filion, Mark Grimes, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Josh Matlow, Joe Mihevc, Ron Moeser, Anthony Perruzza, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Feb-06-2012 6:53 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PE10.1 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 34 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 11 | Members that were absent are Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, John Filion, Mark Grimes, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Ron Moeser, Anthony Perruzza, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
PE10.1 - Amendments to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 608 Parks
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Parks and Environment Committee recommends that:
1 City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 608, Parks, by adopting the amendments contained in Appendix "A" attached to the report (January 11, 2012) from the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, subject to any necessary minor substantive or stylistic refinements as may be identified by the Executive Director and the City Solicitor.
2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to prepare the necessary bill to give immediate effect to the recommendations in the report.
3. City Council request that the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and standards, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, work with Strategic Communications and members of Council to build a public awareness strategy pertaining to the by-law amendment changes listed in PE10.1.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to amend Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 608 Parks. The amendments address operational enforcement issues identified by staff during the course of their work. These amendments include but are not limited to, hazardous conditions which have been created to intentionally injure park patrons, situations where members of the public have removed park furniture and/or equipment to locations away from the park and to make persons utilizing fire for cooking or other purposes responsible for having appropriate extinguish capabilities available.
In addition there are amendments which bring Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 608 Parks definitions in line with Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 813 Trees.
This report was prepared in consultation with Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-44357.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/pe/comm/communicationfile-28302.pdf
Speakers
Motions
That the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and standards, in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, work with Strategic Communications and members of Council to build a public awareness strategy pertaining to the by-law amendment changes listed in PE10.1.