Item - 2023.MM6.38
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 10, 11 and 12, 2023 without amendments.
MM6.38 - Keele Reservoir Feasibility for Heating and Cooling at York University - by Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 7 - Humber River - Black Creek
City Council Decision
City Council on May 10, 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Toronto Water, in consultation with the Executive Director, Environment and Climate, to provide York University with the technical information required for York University to study at its expense the feasibility of using the Keele Reservoir for heating and/or cooling buildings at York University’s Keele Campus, subject to the City of Toronto and York University first entering into a Toronto Water Asset Geodatabase User Agreement or similar agreement to the satisfaction of the City Solicitor.
2. City Council direct the General Manager, Toronto Water, in consultation with Executive Director, Environment and Climate, and subject to York University receiving encouraging results from the feasibility study, to report back to City Council through the Infrastructure and Environment Committee in the fourth quarter of 2023, or as soon as possible, with the impacts of construction, if any, on the sport club tenants using the site and recommended next steps to advance the project in a coordinated manner taking into account the operational needs of Toronto Water, the activities of the sport club tenants and proposal as envisioned by York University.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
That Councillor Anthony Perruzza be permitted to add to the agenda of today's meeting an urgent Motion without Notice concerning:
Keele Reservoir Feasibility for Heating and Cooling at York University
Reason for Urgency:
This Motion is urgent as York University is ready to study and move ahead with implementing these works and we want them to progress as soon as they are able, in line with the City's environment and climate priorities.