Item - 2021.MM38.6
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 15, 16 and 17, 2021 without amendments.
MM38.6 - Use of Nathan Phillips Square for Various Events in January to March 2022 - by Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 10 - Spadina - Fort York
City Council Decision
City Council on December 15, 16 and 17, 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 Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation, Clan and Scottish Societies of Canada, Baycrest Foundation, Parks Forestry and Recreation, City of Toronto and Hockey Canada Foundation to organize their events at Nathan Phillips Square.
2. City Council direct the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health, to continue to work with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation, Clan and Scottish Societies of Canada, Baycrest Foundation, Parks Forestry and Recreation, City of Toronto and Hockey Canada Foundation to assess viability, based on ongoing public health directions, provincial emergency orders, and any risks associated with these events.
3. City Council grant permission to Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Foundation's Toronto Maple Leafs Outdoor Practice to solicit donations, engage in sports demonstrations, amplify sound outside of the Nathan Phillips Square amplification schedule policy, use open flame as part of their event production, operate beer/wine garden, and place objects in the pool.
4. City Council grant permission to Clan and Scottish Societies of Canada's Great Canadian Kilt Skate to solicit donations and engage in sports demonstrations.
5. City Council grant permission to Baycrest Foundation's Pro-Am Winter Warm up to solicit donations, engage in sports demonstration, amplify sound outside of Nathan Phillips Square amplification schedule policy and place objects in the pool.
6. City Council grant permission to Parks Forestry and Recreation, City of Toronto's Family Day to solicit donations, and engage in sports demonstrations.
7. City Council grant permission to Hockey Canada Foundation's Dreams Come True to solicit donations, engage in sports demonstration, amplify sound outside of the Nathan Phillips Square amplification schedule policy and place objects in the pool.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM38.6 be referred to the Toronto and East York Community Council. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.