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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the status of the proposal?
On March 19, 2019, ​Vaughan Council voted unanimously to not proceed with the Sports Village proposal. Read the news release for more information.
 
Why did the City organize a community meeting?
Vaughan Council directed staff to consult with citizens and impacted stakeholders to collect feedback on the Sports Village proposal. The public's views and opinions on this matter are important, and the City provided different avenues to be heard.
 
How could I have had a say about the proposal? 
During the public engagement process, two community meetings were held on Jan. 20 and Feb. 17. Comments were also collected through Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281 and through email at sportsvillage@vaughan.ca. A short online survey was also open until Feb. 22.
 
What’s contained in the proposal?
The proposal, which was submitted by current Sports Village operator Mentana Group of Companies, has three main components:
  1. A site concept master plan for Berkeley Academy and an entertainment centre
  2. An offer to acquire from the City the land on which the Sports Village operates
  3. An offer to amend the business terms of the current agreement with the City
Details about the proposal can be found here.
 
What has happened to date?
 
  • June 16, 2015: Vaughan Council receives a public proposal and presentation to expand the Sports Village to create an enhanced community space, including an additional ice pad, entertainment venue and Berkeley Academy. Mentana Group proposes purchasing the lands and restructuring the current Sports Village agreement with the City of Vaughan. Council requests that City staff meet with Mentana Group and identify next steps and potential opportunities.
  • June 30, 2015: City staff meet with Mentana Group at City Hall for a presentation on the proposal for the Berkeley Academy and entertainment centre at the Sports Village.
  • Aug. 5, 2015: City staff hold an internal meeting to review the proposal in detail and conclude that external expertise is required to evaluate the information contained in the Mentana Group proposal.
  • Oct. 20, 2015: Council directs staff to retain the necessary expertise to evaluate the proposal and undertake a business case analysis and report back to Council.
  • 2016-18: External experts are hired, and they undertake a business case analysis.
  • June 6, 2018: Staff submit a report to Committee of the Whole that presents the business case analysis requested by Council to assess the benefits and risks associated with the Mentana Group proposal.
  • June 19, 2018: Council directs staff to hold a consultation meeting with the Mentana Group and area residents to receive comments for consideration prior to submitting an update report to Council.
  • Oct. 3, 2018: South Maple Ratepayers’ Association organizes an evening community meeting held at Vaughan City Hall to discuss the proposal.
  • Jan. 20, 2019: The City of Vaughan held a public meeting at the Sports Village – at the expense of the Mentana Group – to get feedback from the public, as directed by Council.
  • Feb. 17, 2019: The City of Vaughan held a followup community meeting for residents in the area represented by the South Maple Ratepayers’ Association and for Villa Giardino residents.

  • March 19, 2019: Vaughan Council voted unanimously to not proceed with the Sports Village proposal.
 

 Contact Information

 

 

​Phone:
905-832-2281

Email:
sportsvillage@vaughan.ca

Location:
Vaughan City Hall
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON  L6A 1T1
 

 Related Links

 
  • Sports Village Proposal Homepage
  • About the Proposal
  • Have Your Say
 

 Additional Resources

 
  • Active Together Master Plan (2018 update)
  • Economic and Cultural Development
  • Economic Development Strategy
  • Major Projects and Reports
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