Item - 2026.MM42.53
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 24 and 25, 2026 without amendments.
MM42.53 - Improving Public Access at Birchmount Stadium - by Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 20 - Scarborough Southwest
City Council Decision
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, in consultation with the local ward Councillor, to review and implement immediate and long-term opportunities, where feasible, to improve permitted and recreational access to Birchmount Stadium for local community groups, including consideration of:
a. dedicated community access hours and additional permitted access during the academic year, including between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. when the facility is not actively in use;
b. a shared permitting model that would allow compatible user groups to book different components of the stadium simultaneously, with fee structures that reflect the portion of the facility being used (for example, the soccer field and running track booked by different groups at the same time); and
c. improvements to permit communication and transparency to enhance the user experience.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
That Councillor Parthi Kandavel be permitted to add to the agenda of today's meeting an urgent Motion without Notice concerning:
Improving Public Access at Birchmount Stadium
Reason for Urgency:
This matter is considered urgent given the present opportunity to review and negotiation applicable agreements following City's investment in Birchmount Stadium, coupled with growing demand by the public and permit holders of recreational spaces in Scarborough Southwest.