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Lease and Contract Extensions for City of Toronto Golf Courses

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2020-09-30 · Toronto City Council · amended

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City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2020, adopted the following: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and enter into an agreement to extend and amend the Professional Services Agreement with Golf Plus Marketing Incorporated (Contract Number 47020512) respecting the operation and management of the Dentonia Park Golf Course, Don Valley Golf Course, Humber Valley Golf Course, Scarlett Woods Golf Course and the Tam O'Shanter Golf Course for an additional two year term from December 1, 2020 to November 30, 2022, with a further optional year from December 1, 2022 to November 30 2023, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

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2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and enter into an agreement to extend and amend the existing food and beverage licence agreement with the Grenadier Group (Contract Number 301630) for all five City run golf courses for an additional two year term from December 1, 2020 to November 30, 2022, with a further optional year from December 1, 2022 to November 30 2023, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and enter into an agreement to extend and amend the existing lease agreement with Centennial Park Golf Centre (Contract Number 301347) respecting the lease of Centennial Park Golf Centre for an additional two year term from December 1, 2020 to November 30, 2022, with a further optional year from December 1, 2022 to November 30 2023, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 4. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to expand the scope of Ernst and Young consultation as needed. 5. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in consultation with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, to assess opportunities for alternate recreational and community uses at City-operated golf courses in the context of demand for public recreational golf facilities, environmental conditions, parkland provision, and the requirements of the City Council Approved Facilities Master Plan, Parkland Strategy, and Toronto Ravine Strategy and report the findings and recommended directions as part of a staff report on golf operations in 2021. 6. Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to undertake a public consultation process on Part 5 above with stakeholders including, but not limited to, the golf community, local community members living in proximity to each golf course, and other stakeholders including the local Councillor. 7. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to consult with the Indigenous Affairs Office and the Aboriginal Affairs Committee as a part of any public consultation. 8 . City Council direct the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to ensure that there is full notification and consultation with stakeholders in the golf community and golfers who use City golf courses, including notifications, surveys and public meetings, if, at any time, a City golf course is contemplated to be used for another purpose. 9. City Council request the General Manager Parks, Forestry and Recreation to explore and pursue options to open Golf courses for public outdoor recreational uses year round, in an effort to encourage opportunities for physical distancing. 10. City Council request the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to consider how the City of Toronto's Welcome Policy can be applied to the City's golf courses as part of the third party review of golf course operations.

The vote

Amend Item (Additional) · Carried, 17-5

For (17)Ana Bailão, Anthony Perruzza, Brad Bradford, Cynthia Lai, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata, Gary Crawford, Gord Perks, Jennifer McKelvie, Joe Cressy, Josh Matlow, Kristyn Wong-Tam, Mike Colle, Mike Layton, Paul Ainslie, Paula Fletcher, Shelley Carroll
Against (5)James Pasternak, John Filion, Mark Grimes, Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday
Absent (3)Jaye Robinson, John Tory, Michael Thompson
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Parks, Forestry, and Recreation has seven golf courses under its operational management. Two are leased out fully, and five are operated under a mixed model where golf course assets and turf are maintained by the City, green fees are set by City Council, and ticket sales, golf cart rentals, pro shops, lessons, and food and beverage operations are contracted out under two separate agreements. Through this model, Parks, Forestry, and Recreation has consistently provided high-quality golf courses for all Torontonians.

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The courses promote junior, senior, and family golf through affordable fees and program offerings. The quality and maintenance standards of the courses has remained high, and commitments to naturalization and environmental stewardship have been incorporated at the sites where possible. While this model has allowed for outdoor recreational activity for many, there are a number of operational pressures that require thoughtful consideration to ensure the long term success and financial viability of the golf program. In January 2018, agreements for food and beverage operations at the five courses with Grenadier Group, and for the golf course operations and management with Golf Plus Marketing Incorporated, were extended for a two year period, expiring November 30, 2019, with a City option for a further one year extension to November 30, 2020. The longstanding lease of Centennial Golf Park Centre is also set to expire on November 30, 2020. This was done to provide an opportunity for a third party review of golf course operations for consideration of any service delivery changes. Given the current unknown and changing market environment due to the COVID 19 Pandemic, Parks, Forestry, and Recreation is requesting a further extension of the existing contracts until golf course operations have stabilized. This report recommends a two year extension of the existing third party golf operator contracts, and the lease at Centennial Park Golf Centre, as well as a City option for further one year extensions should it be required. These extensions will ensure contracts do not expire without a viable replacement being put in place, and will allow staff time to develop and recommend a comprehensive sourcing strategy for golf operations, including any relevant considerations resulting from a unique 2020 operating season.

Staff recommended

The General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and enter into an agreement to extend and amend the Professional Services Agreement with Golf Plus Marketing Incorporated (Contract 47020512) respecting the operation and management of the Dentonia Park Golf Course, Don Valley Golf Course, Humber Valley Golf Course, Scarlett Woods Golf Course and the Tam O'Shanter Golf Course for an additional two year term from December 1, 2020 to November 30, 2022, with a further optional year from December 1, 2022 to November 30 2023, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

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2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and enter into an agreement to extend and amend the existing food and beverage licence agreement with the Grenadier Group (Contract Number 301630) for all five City run golf courses for an additional two year term from December 1, 2020 to November 30, 2022, with a further optional year from December 1, 2022 to November 30 2023, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and enter into an agreement to extend and amend the existing lease agreement with Centennial Park Golf Centre (Contract Number 301347) respecting the lease of Centennial Park Golf Center for an additional two year term from December 1, 2020 to November 30, 2022, with a further optional year from December 1, 2022 to November 30 2023, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

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  • 2020-09-14 · General Government and Licensing Committee · adopted

    Decision as filed

    The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that: 1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and enter into an agreement to extend and amend the Professional Services Agreement with Golf Plus Marketing Incorporated (Contract Number 47020512) respecting the operation and management of the Dentonia Park Golf Course, Don Valley Golf Course, Humber Valley Golf Course, Scarlett Woods Golf Course and the Tam O'Shanter Golf Course for an additional two year term from December 1, 2020 to November 30, 2022, with a further optional year from December 1, 2022 to November 30 2023, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

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    2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and enter into an agreement to extend and amend the existing food and beverage licence agreement with the Grenadier Group (Contract Number 301630) for all five City run golf courses for an additional two year term from December 1, 2020 to November 30, 2022, with a further optional year from December 1, 2022 to November 30 2023, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor. 3. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to negotiate and enter into an agreement to extend and amend the existing lease agreement with Centennial Park Golf Center (Contract Number 301347) respecting the lease of Centennial Park Golf Center for an additional two year term from December 1, 2020 to November 30, 2022, with a further optional year from December 1, 2022 to November 30 2023, on terms and conditions satisfactory to the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation and the City Solicitor.

  • 2020-09-30 · Toronto City Council · amended

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