Item - 2021.MM34.9
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 8 and 9, 2021 without amendments.
MM34.9 - Use of Nathan Phillips Square Reflecting Pool for Baycrest Foundation's Brain Art Project Installation from July 5 - August 3, 2021 - by Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
City Council Decision
City Council on June 8 and 9, 2021, adopted the following:
1. City Council grant an exemption to City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 636 – Public Squares and former City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 237 – Nathan Phillips Square to allow the Baycrest Foundation to place objects in the reflecting pool in support of the Brain Art Project.
2. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health, to continue to work with Baycrest Foundation to assess viability, based on ongoing public health direction, Provincial emergency orders, and any risks associated with the installation.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM34.9 be referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.