Item - 2020.IE14.19
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 28 and 29, 2020 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by Infrastructure and Environment Committee on July 9, 2020 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on July 28 and 29, 2020.
IE14.19 - Request to Undertake Review of Current Plans with the Inclusion of a COVID-19 Pandemic Protection Lens for parks
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
City Council Decision
City Council on July 28 and 29, 2020, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Toronto Office of Recovery and Rebuild and other City Divisions to undertake a review of current plans with the inclusion of a COVID-19 Pandemic Protection Lens to ensure all changes and redevelopment in these parks incorporate public health protection protocols like physical distancing, expansion of open green spaces and hand washing stations to help ensure the safe enjoyment of these parks including the taking into account of Pandemic Protection considerations when deciding which athletic or recreational activities are included in the design of these parks, and report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-149734.pdf
Communications (City Council)
IE14.19 - Request to Undertake Review of Current Plans with the Inclusion of a COVID-19 Pandemic Protection Lens for parks
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
Committee Recommendations
The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:
1. City Council direct the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Toronto Office of Recovery and Rebuild and other City Divisions to undertake a review of current plans with the inclusion of a COVID-19 Pandemic Protection Lens to ensure all changes and redevelopment in these parks incorporate public health protection protocols like physical distancing, expansion of open green spaces and hand washing stations to help ensure the safe enjoyment of these parks including the taking into account of Pandemic Protection considerations when deciding which athletic or recreational activities are included in the design of these parks, and report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the fourth quarter of 2020.
Origin
Summary
Given the City of Toronto Parks, Forestry & Recreation Division is about to undertake substantial revitalization and re-development plans of parks including: 1.Eglinton Park 2.Triangle Park (temporary name until naming process consultation is undertaken) as part of the Lawrence Heights Revitalization, and 3.Baycrest Park.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-149734.pdf
Motions
That the recommendation in the letter from Councillor Colle be amended as follows:
1. City Council direct that the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Toronto Office of Recovery and Rebuild and other City Divisions to undertake a review of current plans with the inclusion of a COVID-19 Pandemic Protection Lens to insure all changes and redevelopment in these parks incorporate public health protection protocols like physical distancing, expansion of open green spaces and hand washing stations to help ensure the safe enjoyment of these parks including the taking into account of Pandemic Protection considerations when deciding which athletic or recreational activities are included in the design of these parks, and report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the fourth quarter of 2020.