Item - 2018.EX30.8
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on January 31, 2018 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Executive Committee on January 24, 2018 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on January 31, 2018.
EX30.8 - Old City Hall - Future Uses and Tenant Options
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on January 31 and February 1, 2018, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services to further develop a design and plans for Old City Hall that include a Museum of Toronto, a Toronto Public Library branch and wedding chamber with complementary uses such as a museum café and shop, public event space, and institutional uses, consistent with Option 3 as set out in the report (January 9, 2018) from the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services, and the Chief Purchasing Officer.
2. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services to commence necessary work with Avison Young to develop and undertake an Request For Proposal process to seek and secure a Head Lessee for a long-term lease of Old City Hall, to commence once the current lease with the Tenant has expired and report back to Council in second quarter of 2019 with final recommendations for a Head Lessee and strategy for new tenants at Old City Hall.
3. City Council release the exclusive reservation placed on the courtyard area of Old City Hall for the future use of the Museum of Toronto and to investigate publicly accessible event space within the courtyard and lobby areas as part of a new tenant mix.
4. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services to address the needs of the Ministry of the Attorney General as it relates to any impacts of the building revitalization to their existing lease at Old City Hall.
5. City Council authorize an amendment to contract (Purchase Order 6040924) issued to Avison Young Commercial Real Estate Ontario Inc., in accordance with Section 71 - 11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-law), satisfactory to the City Solicitor, in the additional amount of up to $319,500 (net of all applicable taxes), revising the current contract value from $783,883 to $1,103,383 (net of all applicable taxes), to provide continuing professional services to establish the process to select a Head Lessee and to report back to Council on the results of that selection process and to provide a business case for the next phase of work.
6. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services, to negotiate and enter into a contract with CS and P Architects, in the amount of up to $420,000 (net of all applicable taxes) on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, for the development of designs and plans for Old City Hall, consistent with Option 3 as set out in the report (January 9, 2018) from the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services, and the Chief Purchasing Officer.
7. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services to consult with:
a. the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Royal Ontario Museum, the National Gallery of Canada and the Canadian Museum of History, to identify best practices to make optimal use of all of the available space for a new City of Toronto museum within Old City Hall; and
b. Toronto Transit Commission staff and principals working on a Toronto Transit Commission museum to explore possible joint opportunities and synergies.
8. City Council request the City Clerk to report on the whereabouts of artifacts of municipal historical significance including the chains of office from the former municipalities, the original Toronto flag, corporate seals and documents, and on the suitability of such artifacts for inclusion of a display.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-110694.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(January 23, 2018) E-mail from Peter Roe, Assistant Director, The Searcher Group (EX.Supp.EX30.8.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/ex/comm/communicationfile-78195.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council:
1. Request the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services to consult with the TTC staff and principals working on a TTC museum to explore possible joint opportunities and synergies.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Feb-01-2018 11:17 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX30.8 - Mihevc - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 34 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Jim Hart, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 4 | Members that voted No are Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Anthony Perruzza |
| Total members that were Absent: 7 | Members that were absent are Christin Carmichael Greb, Michelle Holland, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Denzil Minnan-Wong, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson |
That City Council request the City Clerk to report on the whereabouts of artifacts of municipal historical significance including the chains of office from the former municipalities, the original Toronto flag, corporate seals and documents; and on the suitability of such artifacts for inclusion of a display.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Feb-01-2018 11:18 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX30.8 - Holyday - motion 2a |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 25 | Members that voted Yes are Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Anthony Perruzza, David Shiner, John Tory, Lucy Troisi |
| Total members that voted No: 13 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Janet Davis, Sarah Doucette, Jim Hart, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Gord Perks, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that were Absent: 7 | Members that were absent are Christin Carmichael Greb, Michelle Holland, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Denzil Minnan-Wong, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson |
That City Council request the City Manager to consult with Toronto's colleges and universities and to determine interest in their development of Old City Hall for educational purposes before commencing with Executive Committee Recommendation 2.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Feb-01-2018 11:19 AM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - EX30.8 - Holyday - motion 2b |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 9 | Members that voted Yes are John Campbell, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Cesar Palacio |
| Total members that voted No: 29 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Jim Hart, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that were Absent: 7 | Members that were absent are Christin Carmichael Greb, Michelle Holland, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Denzil Minnan-Wong, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson |
That City Council request the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services, to consult with the City's Chief Librarian on opportunities to implement museum displays in local library branches as opportunities become available through reconfiguration and to develop an artifact collection and rotation program, and a loan program for accredited individuals including educators.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Feb-01-2018 11:20 AM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - EX30.8 - Holyday - motion 2c |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 9 | Members that voted Yes are Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Cesar Palacio, John Tory |
| Total members that voted No: 29 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Joe Mihevc, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Lucy Troisi, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that were Absent: 7 | Members that were absent are Christin Carmichael Greb, Michelle Holland, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Denzil Minnan-Wong, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson |
That City Council amend Executive Committee Recommendation 1 by deleting the words "a Museum of Toronto" and add "conference or meeting space" so that the recommendation now reads as follows:
1. Council direct the Deputy City Manager Internal Corporate Services to further develop a design and plans for Old City Hall that include a Toronto Public Library branch and wedding chamber with complementary uses such as a museum café and shop, public event, conference, meeting space, and institutional uses, consistent with Option 3 as set out in the report (January 9, 2018) from the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services, and the Chief Purchasing Officer.
Vote (Amend Item) Feb-01-2018 11:21 AM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - EX30.8 - Holyday - motion 2d |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 17 | Members that voted Yes are Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, John Filion, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Joe Mihevc, Cesar Palacio, Lucy Troisi |
| Total members that voted No: 21 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Janet Davis, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Jim Hart, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that were Absent: 7 | Members that were absent are Christin Carmichael Greb, Michelle Holland, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Denzil Minnan-Wong, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Feb-01-2018 11:22 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX30.8 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 35 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday, Anthony Perruzza |
| Total members that were Absent: 7 | Members that were absent are Christin Carmichael Greb, Michelle Holland, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Denzil Minnan-Wong, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson |
Councillor Carroll, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that she wished to apologize to Councillor Holyday for interrupting him while he spoke.
Declared Interests (City Council)
Councillor James Pasternak - as his wife, although on leave, is technically still an employee of the Toronto Public Library.
EX30.8 - Old City Hall - Future Uses and Tenant Options
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 27 - Toronto Centre-Rosedale
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. Council direct the Deputy City Manager Internal Corporate Services to further develop a design and plans for Old City Hall that include a Museum of Toronto, a Toronto Public Library branch and wedding chamber with complementary uses such as a museum café and shop, public event space, and institutional uses, consistent with Option 3 as set out in the report (January 9, 2018) from the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services, and the Chief Purchasing Officer.
2. Council direct the Deputy City Manager Internal Corporate Services to commence necessary work with Avison Young to develop and undertake an Request For Proposal process to seek and secure a Head Lessee for a long-term lease of Old City Hall, to commence once the current lease with the Tenant has expired and report back to Council in second quarter of 2019 with final recommendations for a Head Lessee and strategy for new tenants at Old City Hall.
3. City Council release the exclusive reservation placed on the courtyard area of Old City Hall for the future use of the Museum of Toronto and to investigate publicly accessible event space within the courtyard and lobby areas as part of a new tenant mix.
4. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager Internal Corporate Services to address the needs of the Ministry of the Attorney General as it relates to any impacts of the building revitalization to their existing lease at Old City Hall.
5. City Council grant authority to amend contract (Purchase Order #6040924) issued to Avison Young Commercial Real Estate Ontario Inc., in accordance with Section 71‑11.1C of the City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71 (Financial Control By-law), satisfactory to the City Solicitor, in the additional amount of up to $319,500 (net of all applicable taxes), revising the current contract value from $783,883 to $1,103,383 (net of all applicable taxes), to provide continuing professional services to establish the process to select a Head Lessee and report back to Council on the results of that selection process and to provide a business case for the next phase of work.
6. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services, to negotiate and enter into a contract with CS and P Architects, in the amount of up to $420,000 (net of all applicable taxes) on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor, for the development of designs and plans for Old City Hall, consistent with Option 3 as set out in the report (January 9, 2018) from the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services, and the Chief Purchasing Officer.
7. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services to consult with the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), National Gallery of Canada, Canadian Museum of History, to identify best practices to make optimal use of all of the available space for a new City of Toronto museum within Old City Hall.
Origin
Summary
This report responds to City Council direction of November 3 and 4, 2015, for the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services to report back to City Council on the results of a feasibility study for a museum at Old City Hall, public consultations and the design process for the future uses within two years. This report makes recommendations for a strategy for new tenants at Old City Hall, once the provincial and municipal courts vacate the building by December 31, 2021. Any new use or continued long term use of the building will require significant investment in base building upgrades and heritage restoration work.
This report provides recommendations and analysis to support locating the Museum of Toronto, Toronto Public Library branch and wedding chamber, as well as other complementary uses and themes for tenanting the property. Real Estate Services retained CS and P Architects, and Avison Young Commercial Real Estate Ontario Inc. ("Avison Young"), to analyze the market for potential leasing options and to adaptively reuse the property, which has resulted in recommendations for a long-term Head Lessee for tenanting the building.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-110694.pdf
Communications
(January 23, 2018) E-mail from Peter Roe, Assistant Director, The Searcher Group (EX.Supp.EX30.8.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/ex/comm/communicationfile-78195.pdf
Speakers
George Rust D'eye, Civic Museum Task Force
Councillor Shelley Carroll
Motions
That City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services to consult with the Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO), Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), National Gallery of Canada, Canadian Museum of History, to identify best practices to make optimal use of all of the available space for a new City of Toronto museum within Old City Hall.
Declared Interests
Councillor James Pasternak - as his wife, while on leave, remains an employee of the Toronto Public Library.