Item - 2026.MM42.21
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 24 and 25, 2026 without amendments.
MM42.21 - Improving Access to Space for Community Programs Across Scarborough - by Councillor Neethan Shan, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- 20 - Scarborough Southwest, 21 - Scarborough Centre, 22 - Scarborough - Agincourt, 23 - Scarborough North, 24 - Scarborough - Guildwood, 25 - Scarborough - Rouge Park
City Council Decision
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture to review and take appropriate actions to improve access to and awareness of City-owned spaces in Scarborough that are bookable by residents, community groups, and non-profit organizations including:
a. exploring opportunities to improve access to City-owned spaces in Scarborough, while also considering opportunities across the broader City-wide portfolio, such as by extending hours and, where feasible, activating additional community-accessible spaces; and
b. improving awareness of available spaces and booking processes for equity-deserving, underrepresented, and diverse communities in Scarborough, while also considering opportunities across the broader City-wide portfolio.
2. City Council request the Executive Director, Social Development, in consultation with the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to work with equity-deserving, underrepresented, and diverse communities to explore strategies to address barriers to community space, including opportunities within the City’s Community Space Tenancy Policy.
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 MM42.21 be referred to the Scarborough Community Council. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.