Item - 2026.MM41.3
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 20 and 21, 2026 without amendments.
MM41.3 - Improving Cricket Facilities, Maintenance, and Enforcement Across Toronto - by Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to conduct a comprehensive review of all City-operated cricket facilities to identify gaps in infrastructure, including seating, washrooms, and field conditions.
2. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to report to the appropriate committee by the first quarter of 2027 with a prioritized action plan, including cost estimates, to address identified gaps.
3. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with Municipal Licensing and Standards and Toronto Police Service, to implement enhanced monitoring and enforcement measures to prevent unauthorized use of cricket facilities.
4. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to develop and implement measures to protect cricket pitches and wickets, including physical safeguards and controlled access protocols.
5. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation to engage with cricket organizations, including the Scarborough Cricket Association, to identify priorities and support ongoing collaboration.
Background Information (City Council)
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM41.3 be referred to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.