Item - 2020.MM23.11
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 28 and 29, 2020 with amendments.
MM23.11 - Authorization to Release Section 37 and 45 Funds to Toronto District School Board for the King Edward Junior and Senior Public School Yard Revitalization - by Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 11 - University - Rosedale
City Council Decision
City Council on July 28 and 29, 2020, adopted the following:
1. City Council increase the Approved 2020 Operating Budget for Non-Program (NP2161), by $150,000.00 gross, $0 net, to fund the Toronto District School Board for the King Edward Junior and Senior Yard Revitalization, fully funded by community benefits related to the following developments:
a. 233 College Street, secured for local public realm and parkland improvements, in the amount of $75,719.08 (Source Account: XR3028-4500219); and
b. 231-237 College Street and 177-189 Huron Street, secured for cycling infrastructure but as there remains funds unspent, the contribution may be redirected to another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the City of Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands, in the amount of $74,280.92 (Source Account: XR3026-3700838).
2. City Council request City staff from the Management Services Branch of the Parks, Forestry and Recreation Division to participate in the preparation of the Community Access Agreement and City Council request the City Solicitor to draw up the Agreement, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and Community Planning staff.
3. City Council authorize the execution of a Community Access Agreement with the Toronto District School Board for the playground improvements at King Edward Junior and Senior Public School, to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
4. City Council direct that the funds be forwarded to the Toronto District School Board once the Toronto District School Board has signed a Community Access Agreement with the City governing the purpose of the funds, the financial reporting requirements and addressing community access to the playground facilities, satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and prepared in consultation with the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and the Ward Councillor.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM23.11 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.
That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, City Council reconsider Motion MM23.11.
That City Council amend Recommendation 1b to now read as follows:
b. 245, 251 and 255 231-237 College Street and 39 and 40 Glasgow Street 177-189 Huron Street, secured for streetscape improvements cycling infrastructure but as there remains funds unspent, the contribution may be redirected to another purpose, at the discretion of the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, in consultation with the Ward Councillor, provided that the purpose is identified in the City of Toronto Official Plan and will benefit the community in the vicinity of the lands, in the amount of $74,280.92 (Source Account: XR3026-3700838).