Item - 2021.IE26.21

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Infrastructure and Environment Committee on December 2, 2021. The Infrastructure and Environment Committee has referred this item to an official or other body without making a decision. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the referral.

IE26.21 - Access to Guild Park and Gardens Washroom Facilities

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Referred

Ward:: 24 - Scarborough - Guildwood

Committee Decision

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee:

1. Referred the letter (November 16, 2021) from Councillor Paul Ainslie, Ward 24, Scarborough-Guildwood, to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and request that staff work with the local Councillor to increase the availability of public washrooms at Guild Park and to report back to Infrastructure and Environment Committee with an update in the first quarter of 2022.

Origin

(November 16, 2021) Letter from Councillor Paul Ainslie, Ward 24, Scarborough-Guildwood

Summary

Residents are regularly encouraged to get some fresh air and explore the city’s green spaces all year round, especially during the winter months. To accommodate this, Toronto has been providing additional winter maintenance on select pathways across the city and making washrooms in parks and recreation centres open to the public. These efforts provide residents with the opportunity for longer and more convenient walks.

I am requesting Parks, Forestry and Recreation staff to immediately open both washroom facilities at the Guild Park and Gardens so they can be accessed by the public all year round.

The Guild Park and Gardens is regularly visited by large numbers of local residents and visitors from across Toronto. I want to ensure their visit is enjoyable and accessible for everyone.

Background Information

(November 16, 2021) Letter from Councillor Paul Ainslie, Ward 24, Scarborough-Guildwood on Access to Guild Park and Gardens Washroom Facilities
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-173438.pdf

Motions

Motion to Refer Item moved by Councillor Mike Layton (Carried)

That the Infrastructure and Environment Committee:

1. Refer the letter (November 16, 2021) from Councillor Paul Ainslie, Ward 24, Scarborough-Guildwood, to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and request that they work with the local Councillor to increase the availability of public washrooms at Guild Park and to report back to Infrastructure and Environment Committee with an update in the first quarter of 2022.