Item - 2025.MM28.9
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 26 and 27, 2025 with amendments.
MM28.9 - Improving Earl Bales Ski and Snowboard Centre Season and Experience by Investing in Modern Snowmaking Capabilities - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 6 - York Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on March 26 and 27, 2025, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to assess and explore options to improve the snowmaking capabilities of Earl Bales Ski and Snowboard Centre, to investigate new technology, such as positive temperature snowmaking equipment, and report back to the July 10, 2025, meeting of the Infrastructure and Environment Committee.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to explore funding options from the other 2 levels of government, the Parks and Recreation 2026 capital budget, and Section 37 funds in escrow to fund any purchase of new and advanced snow making equipment.
3. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to evaluate the state of good repair of the chairlift and any maintenance or replacement requirements, as part of the July 10, 2025 report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM28.9 be referred to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.
That:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to evaluate the state of good repair of the chairlift and any maintenance or replacement requirements, as part of the July 10, 2025 report to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee.