Item - 2023.IE2.2

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on March 29, 2023 without amendments and without debate.
  • This item was considered by the Infrastructure and Environment Committee on March 20, 2023 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on March 29, 2023.

IE2.2 - Entering into an Agreement with Fred Victor Centre at Regent Park

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted on Consent
Ward:
13 - Toronto Centre

City Council Decision

City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following:

 

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and sign, on behalf of the City of Toronto, a management agreement with Fred Victor Centre, for a term of five years with a renewal term of up to five years at the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation's discretion, for the purposes of managing the greenhouse complex including the bake oven and adjacent garden at Regent Park on the City of Toronto's behalf, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

Background Information (Committee)

(March 3, 2023) Report and Attachment from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation - Entering into an Agreement with Fred Victor Centre at Regent Park
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-234793.pdf

IE2.2 - Entering into an Agreement with Fred Victor Centre at Regent Park

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
13 - Toronto Centre

Committee Recommendations

The Infrastructure and Environment Committee recommends that:  

 

1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and sign, on behalf of the City of Toronto, a management agreement with Fred Victor Centre, for a term of five years with a renewal term of up to five years at the General Manager's discretion, for the purposes of managing the greenhouse complex including the bake oven and adjacent garden at Regent Park on the City of Toronto's behalf, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, and in form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor.

Origin

(March 3, 2023) Report from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation

Summary

The purpose of this report is to seek authority from City Council to enter into a management agreement with Fred Victor Centre, a registered charity. The agreement would initiate a community partnership to govern use of park space and would allow Fred Victor to manage, on behalf of the City, the greenhouse, bake oven and community garden complex at Regent Park for community benefit. This approach is intended to ensure these park amenities live up to their full potential for serving the community.

Background Information

(March 3, 2023) Report and Attachment from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation - Entering into an Agreement with Fred Victor Centre at Regent Park
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/ie/bgrd/backgroundfile-234793.pdf

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Mike Colle (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council