Item - 2012.SC17.22
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 11, 12 and 13, 2012 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Scarborough Community Council on June 13, 2012 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on July 11, 12 and 13, 2012.
SC17.22 - Scarborough Centre - Public Space and Streetscape Master Plan (Civic and Commercial Precincts) - Consultant's Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 38 - Scarborough Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on July 11, 12 and 13, 2012, adopted the following:
1. City Council endorse the "Scarborough Centre Public Space and Streetscape Master Plan" and support the implementation of the projects and initiatives identified in this plan, in order to, over time, significantly improve the quality and character of the public spaces and streets in the Civic and Commercial Precincts of Scarborough Centre.
2. City Council direct the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, along with Transportation Services, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Real Estate Services, and Facilities Management staff, to pursue the principles, guidelines and implementation strategies identified in the "Scarborough Centre Public Space and Streetscape Master Plan" at every opportunity, including those presented through the development approval process and the City's capital works program.
3. City Council direct the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with Transportation Services, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Real Estate Services and Facilities Management staff, and the Toronto District School Board, to report back in October 2012 on sources of funding, prioritizing and necessary approvals for the implementation of the following key priority projects identified in the "Scarborough Centre Public Space and Streetscape Master Plan":
a. redesign of the Civic Green (Ceremonial Plaza) on the south side of the Scarborough Civic Centre building;
b. Borough Drive streetscape improvements for the central portion between the two Borough Approaches opposite the Scarborough Civic Centre, including streetscape enhancements around the new library;
c. reconfiguration of the two Borough Approaches (currently public streets with restricted traffic flow and turning movements) allowing for full-moves intersections at Ellesmere Road;
d. implementation of the recommendations outlined in the 1989 "Woodlot Management Plan – City Centre Woodlot for Scarborough Centre";
e. creation of a signage and way-finding system for the Civic and Commercial Precincts;
f. revitalization of Albert Campbell Square; and
g. redesign of the Civic Common to open up the view corridor from Ellesmere Road towards the Civic Centre building and the new library.
4. City Council direct the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with Transportation Services and Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff to review the "Span McCowan" proposal presented by the Glen Andrew Community Association as part of the on-going McCowan Precinct Plan Study and that its feasibility including cost estimates be reported out in association with the McCowan Precinct Plan Study's Final Report.
5. City Council request the Acting Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to establish a residents advisory group to consult and work towards the implementation of the Scarborough Centre Public Space and Streetscape Master Plan.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-47475.pdf
Attachment 1 - Executive Summary - Scarborough Centre - Public Space and Streetscape Master Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-47476.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-49045.pdf
Communications (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/sc/comm/communicationfile-30888.pdf
Rulings (City Council)
I wish to make a ruling on Item SC17.22 headed "Scarborough Centre - Public Space and Streetscape Master Plan - Consultant's Report". My ruling concerns Recommendations 5 and 6, on which the City Clerk has submitted advice. Taken together, these recommendations propose to allocate the proceeds of the sale of real estate assets previously transferred to Build Toronto under the shareholder direction.
As such, these recommendations amend the shareholder direction. The mandate for shareholder directions with city-controlled corporations rests with the Executive Committee and is beyond the mandate of the Scarborough Community Council.
Accordingly, I find that Recommendations 5 and 6 of Item 17.22 are improperly before City Council, and are therefore out of order, and will not be voted upon.
SC17.22 - Scarborough Centre - Public Space and Streetscape Master Plan (Civic and Commercial Precincts) - Consultant's Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 38 - Scarborough Centre
Community Council Recommendations
Scarborough Community Council recommends that City Council:
1. Endorse the "Scarborough Centre Public Space and Streetscape Master Plan" and support the implementation of the projects and initiatives identified in this plan, in order to, over time, significantly improve the quality and character of the public spaces and streets in the Civic and Commercial Precincts of Scarborough Centre.
2. Direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, along with Transportation Services, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Real Estate Services, and Facilities Management staff, to pursue the principles, guidelines and implementation strategies identified in the "Scarborough Centre Public Space and Streetscape Master Plan" at every opportunity, including those presented through the development approval process and the City's capital works program.
3. Direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with Transportation Services, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, Real Estate Services and Facilities Management staff, and the Toronto District School Board, to report back in October 2012 on sources of funding, prioritizing and necessary approvals for the implementation of the following key priority projects identified in the "Scarborough Centre Public Space and Streetscape Master Plan":
a. redesign of the Civic Green (Ceremonial Plaza) on the south side of the Scarborough Civic Centre building;
b. Borough Drive streetscape improvements for the central portion between the two Borough Approaches opposite the Scarborough Civic Centre, including streetscape enhancements around the new library;
c. reconfiguration of the two Borough Approaches (currently public streets with restricted traffic flow and turning movements) allowing for full-moves intersections at Ellesmere Road;
d. implementation of the recommendations outlined in the 1989 "Woodlot Management Plan – City Centre Woodlot for Scarborough Centre";
e. creation of a signage and way-finding system for the Civic and Commercial Precincts;
f. revitalization of Albert Campbell Square; and
g. redesign of the Civic Common to open up the view corridor from Ellesmere Road towards the Civic Centre building and the new library.
4. Direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with Transportation Services and Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff to review the "Span McCowan" proposal presented by the Glen Andrew Community Association as part of the on-going McCowan Precinct Plan Study and that its feasibility including cost estimates be reported out in association with the McCowan Precinct Plan Study's Final Report.
5. Implement the City's Official Plan policies with regards to Scarborough City Centre and direct that the proceeds from the Grangeway properties sale be directed towards the "Span McCowan" proposal outlined by the Glen Andrew Community Association at the June 13, 2012 Scarborough Community Council meeting and other projects identified in the Public Space and Streetscape Master Plan.
6. Set aside in a City reserve account the proceeds from the sale by Build Toronto of the Grangeway property for future use in the Scarborough Centre Public Space and Streetscape Master Plan development.
7. Request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to establish a residents advisory group to consult and work towards the implementation of the Scarborough Centre Public Space and Streetscape Master Plan.
Decision Advice and Other Information
Scarborough Community Council supports and endorses the "Span McCowan" proposal presented by the Glen Andrew Community Association.
Origin
Summary
This report presents the conclusions and recommendations of the Scarborough Centre Public Space and Streetscape Master Plan (Civic and Commercial Precincts).
The City Planning Division commissioned this study in 2011 as part of a joint request for proposals for the Etobicoke and Scarborough Centres. The firm of du Toit Allsopp Hillier (DTAH) was retained to undertake the Scarborough Centre Plan. The consultant's work program included a design charette with City staff, site visits, stakeholder meetings and community consultation meetings to solicit ideas and to gather feedback on their findings, draft plans and recommendations.
The purpose of the Master Plan is to establish a vision for the Civic and Commercial Precincts and to identify priority projects and implementation strategies to improve and enhance their public space framework. See Attachment 1: Executive Summary of Study.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-47475.pdf
Attachment 1 - Executive Summary - Scarborough Centre - Public Space and Streetscape Master Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/sc/bgrd/backgroundfile-47476.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/sc/comm/communicationfile-30888.pdf
Speakers
Lorne Ross, Glen Andrew Community Association
Motions
That Scarborough Community Council:
1. Support and endorse the "Span McCowan" proposal.
2. Recommend that City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, in consultation with Transportation Services and Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff to review the "Span McCowan" proposal presented by the Glen Andrew Community Association as part of the on-going McCowan Precinct Plan Study and that its feasibility including cost estimates be reported out in association with the McCowan Precinct Plan Study's Final Report.
That Scarborough Community Council:
1. Recommend that City Council implement the City's Official Plan policies with regards to Scarborough City Centre and direct that the proceeds from the Grangeway properties sale be directed towards the "Span McCowan" proposal outlined by the Glen Andrew Community Association at the June 13, 2012 Scarborough Community Council meeting and other projects identified in the Public Space and Streetscape Master Plan.
That Scarborough Community Council recommend that City Council set aside in a City reserve account the proceeds from the sale by Build Toronto of the Grangeway property for future use in the Scarborough Centre Public Space and Streetscape Master Plan development.
That Scarborough Community Council recommend that City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning Division, to establish a residents advisory group to consult and work towards the implementation of the Scarborough Centre Public Space and Streetscape Master Plan.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jun-13-2012
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 9 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie (Chair), Michelle Berardinetti, Gary Crawford, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Ron Moeser, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Raymond Cho |
Rulings
Challenged by Councillor Mike Del Grande