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Considered by City Council on:
August 5 and 6, 2009



Executive Committee



EX33.23

 

Adopted 

 

Ward: All 

Development of a City-wide Recreation Service Plan
City Council Decision

City Council on August 5 and 6, 2009, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the development of a City-wide, multi-year Recreation Service Plan guided by the following principles:

 

a          Equitable Access  --  providing equitable recreation access on a geographic and demographic basis for all residents of Toronto.

 

b.         Quality  --  providing the highest quality of programs and services to enhance the health, quality of life and well-being of residents.

 

c.         Inclusion  --  ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to access and participate in programs and services that are planned, delivered, and managed to recognize diversity and encourage participation of marginalized and racialized people and groups.

 

d.         Capacity Building  --  providing programs and services of social, economic and physical benefit to all participants and that create a sense of community, belonging, and vitality.

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Committee Recommendations

The Executive Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council approve the development of a City-wide, multi-year Recreation Service Plan guided by the following principles:

 

a          Equitable Access  --  providing equitable recreation access on a geographic and demographic basis for all residents of Toronto.

 

b.         Quality  --  providing the highest quality of programs and services to enhance the health, quality of life and well-being of residents.

 

c.         Inclusion  --  ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to access and participate in programs and services that are planned, delivered, and managed to recognize diversity and encourage participation of marginalized and racialized people and groups.

 

d.         Capacity Building  --  providing programs and services of social, economic and physical benefit to all participants and that create a sense of community, belonging, and vitality.

Origin
(May 15, 2009) Report from the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the General Manager, Children's Services
Summary

This report seeks City Council approval for the principles of equitable access, quality, inclusion and capacity building as a foundation for the development of a City-wide, multi-year Recreation Service Plan. The Service Plan will guide decision-making in the management and administration of all recreation programs and services across the City.

 

This report outlines the principles, the service planning approach, a proposed work plan and timeline, including community engagement and involvement, and an interdivisional advisory team to support the development of the Recreation Service Plan.

Background Information (Committee)
Development of a City-wide Recreation Service Plan
(http://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-21529.pdf)