Item - 2018.PE26.2
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on April 24, 2018 with amendments.
- This item was considered by the Parks and Environment Committee on April 9, 2018 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on April 24, 2018.
PE26.2 - Growing the Gardens: Authorization to Amend and Enter into Agreements with the Toronto Botanical Garden for Master Plan Implementation
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 25 - Don Valley West
City Council Decision
City Council on April 24, 25, 26 and 27, 2018, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to amend the existing Management Agreement, as necessary, and enter into Fundraising and Construction Agreements with the Toronto Botanical Garden in order to implement the draft Edwards Gardens and Toronto Botanical Garden Master Plan and Management Plan, attached to the report (March 26, 2018) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to accept third-party funds raised through the Toronto Botanical Garden capital fundraising campaign, as described in the Fundraising Agreement, and to contribute the funds as they become available to the Toronto Botanical Garden Budget and Plan for the purpose of capital improvements to the Edwards Gardens - Toronto Botanical Garden site.
3. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to consult with Local 416 and seek City Council approval prior to implementing any measure that would result in the elimination of existing Local 416 positions at Edwards Gardens.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-113531.pdf
(March 16, 2018) Attachment 1 - Draft Edwards Gardens and Toronto Botanical Garden Master Plan and Management Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-113728.pdf
Communications (Committee)
Motions (City Council)
That City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to consult with Local 416 and seek Council approval prior to implementing any measure that would result in the elimination of existing Local 416 positions at Edwards Gardens.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Apr-25-2018 10:17 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PE26.2 - Robinson - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 41 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, 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, Michael Ford, Jim Hart, Michelle Holland, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Denzil Minnan-Wong |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Apr-25-2018 10:18 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PE26.2 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 41 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, 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, Michael Ford, Jim Hart, Michelle Holland, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Denzil Minnan-Wong |
PE26.2 - Growing the Gardens: Authorization to Amend and Enter into Agreements with the Toronto Botanical Garden for Master Plan Implementation
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 25 - Don Valley West
Committee Recommendations
The Parks and Environment Committee recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to amend the existing Management Agreement, as necessary, and enter into Fundraising and Construction Agreements with the Toronto Botanical Garden in order to implement the draft Edwards Gardens and Toronto Botanical Garden Master Plan and Management Plan, attached to the report (March 26, 2018) from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to accept third-party funds raised through the Toronto Botanical Garden capital fundraising campaign, as described in the Fundraising Agreement, and to contribute the funds as they become available to the Toronto Botanical Garden Budget and Plan for the purpose of capital improvements to the Edwards Gardens - Toronto Botanical Garden site.
Origin
Summary
Following a comprehensive master planning and management planning exercise, this report seeks authority from City Council to amend an existing Management Agreement and enter into Fundraising and Construction Agreements with the Toronto Botanical Garden, the non-profit organization operating the Toronto Botanical Garden on 1.8 hectares of Edwards Gardens.
The current management agreement between the City and the Toronto Botanical Garden governs the use of the building by the Toronto Botanical Garden for its year-round programming as well as the use of lands for the teaching garden. The Toronto Botanical Garden intends to lead a campaign to raise the necessary funds to implement the master plan in collaboration with the City of Toronto, with the goal of expanding the Toronto Botanical Garden programming and interpretation throughout the Edwards Gardens site. The report also seeks Council authority to accept donations raised through the fundraising campaign.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-113531.pdf
(March 16, 2018) Attachment 1 - Draft Edwards Gardens and Toronto Botanical Garden Master Plan and Management Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/pe/bgrd/backgroundfile-113728.pdf
Communications
Speakers
Motions
That City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to include a condition in the Fundraising and Construction Agreements with the Toronto Botanical Garden that existing and future parks maintenance of Edwards Gardens continue to be provided by City of Toronto employees (CUPE Local 416).
That Motion 1 by Councillor Mike Layton be withdrawn.