Item - 2024.EY14.5

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on June 26 and 27, 2024 without amendments and without debate.
  • This item was considered by the Etobicoke York Community Council on June 3, 2024 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024.

EY14.5 - 1001, 1007, 1011 and 1037 The Queensway - Public Art Plan

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted on Consent
Ward:
3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore

City Council Decision

City Council on June 26 and 27, 2024, adopted the following:

 

1. City Council approve 1001, 1007, 1011 and 1037 The Queensway Public Art Plan, attached as Attachment 1 to the report (May 14, 2024) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning.

Background Information (Community Council)

(May 14, 2024) Report from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division on 1001, 1007, 1011 and 1037 The Queensway - Public Art Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-245792.pdf
Attachment 1: 1001, 1007, 1011 and 1037 The Queensway Public Art Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-245793.pdf

EY14.5 - 1001, 1007, 1011 and 1037 The Queensway - Public Art Plan

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore

Community Council Recommendations

The Etobicoke York Community Council recommends that:

 

1. City Council approve 1001, 1007, 1011 and 1037 The Queensway Public Art Plan, attached as Attachment 1 to the report (May 14, 2024) from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning.

Origin

(May 14, 2024) Report from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division

Summary

The purpose of this staff report is to seek City Council approval of the 1001, 1007, 1011 and 1037 The Queensway Public Art Plan (“The Plan”). The Plan, which is included as Attachment 1 of this report, outlines the method by which the owner will commission public art within a new park located on the site.

 

The Public Art Plan provides a framework and description of the commissioning of public art including: a development overview; context plan; public art location; method of artists selection; jury composition; mentorship program; public art budget; project timeline and role of the art consultant.

 

The attached Plan meets the objectives of the City's Percent for Public Art Guidelines and is supported by the Toronto Public Art Commission (TPAC).

Background Information

(May 14, 2024) Report from the Director, Urban Design, City Planning Division on 1001, 1007, 1011 and 1037 The Queensway - Public Art Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-245792.pdf
Attachment 1: 1001, 1007, 1011 and 1037 The Queensway Public Art Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/ey/bgrd/backgroundfile-245793.pdf

Motions

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