Monthly Archives: June 2007

June-26-2007 National Post – Kiwanis not to be cast out of Casa Loma Renovations proposed

Council committee endorses renewing 20-year contract

Kelly Patrick
National Post

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Council’s executive committee yesterday narrowly endorsed a plan to leave the Kiwanis Club in charge of Casa Loma for another 20 years — despite an advisory panel’s recommendation that the historic castle’s operations be overseen by a public trust and be put out for competitive tender.

“Casa Loma has deteriorated into largely a third-class banquet hall,” Councillor Howard Moscoe complained. “The Kiwanis proposal might make it a first-class banquet hall, but it lacks the excitement that needs to be injected into what has become a very sad situation.”

The Kiwanis Club of Casa Loma has operated the interior of the Edwardian castle near Spadina Road and Dupont Street since 1937; the city, which owns the building, is responsible for its exterior.

Under a long-standing deal that expires on Dec. 31, 2008, Kiwanis pays a portion of the castle’s operating revenue to the city, which holds the

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Jun-26-2007-Star- Casa Loma control debated

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Councillor Joe Mihevc’s Motion at June 25, 2007 Executive Committee

Motion for Casa Loma’s New Governance

 

It failed by a vote of 4-7   For 4: Councillor’s Mihevc, McConnell, Fletcher and Moscoe  4 in favour.

 

Against 7: Mayor David Miller (Chair), Councillor’s Pantalone (Vice-Chair), Ashton,

Carroll, De Baeremaeker, Kelly, Rae.

 

Final vote at City Council July 16 & 17th, 2007

 

Re: Ex 10.7 Casa Loma Operations and Governance pg 28, 29, 30 of

Executive Committee June 25, 2007 Agenda

 

Motion by Councillor Joe Mehevc:

 

Replace Recommendation # 2 with the following:

 

1) Council endorse the recommendations of CLAC for the creation of a new non-profit organization, the Casa Loma Trust, to oversee the operation of the Casa Loma estate and direct the General Manager of Economic Development, Culture and Tourism, in consultation with the City Manager and the City Solicitor, to report back on the establishment of the Casa Loma Trust including its structure and mandate; and further

 

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