Councillor Shelley Carroll moved the following motion on Item EX 10.3 Voluntary Separation Program:
That Recommendation 1a i be amended by deleting the word "three" and inserting the word "four" so that all eligible employees will receive four weeks salary per year of service.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Motion by Councillor Davis - Item EX10.3
Councillor Janet Davis moved the following motion on Item EX 10.3 Voluntary Separation Program:
That City Council request the City Manager to report through the 2012 budget process on the deleted positions and the service standard impacts related to the Voluntary Separation Program and the vacancies and service standard impacts arising from gapping
That City Council request the City Manager to report through the 2012 budget process on the deleted positions and the service standard impacts related to the Voluntary Separation Program and the vacancies and service standard impacts arising from gapping
Motion by Councillor Perks - Item EX 10.3
Councillor Gord Perks moved the following motion on Item EX 10.3 Voluntary Separation Program:
City Council direct that implementation of the Voluntary Separation Program be deferred until City Council has approved the 2012 Operating Budget in January 2012.
City Council direct that implementation of the Voluntary Separation Program be deferred until City Council has approved the 2012 Operating Budget in January 2012.
Motion by Councillor Mihevc -- Item EX 10.3
Councillor Joe Mihevc has moved the following deferral motion on the Voluntary Separation Program:
That City Council defer the Item until the October 24 and 25, 2011 meeting and direct the City Manager to report directly to City Council on an analysis, by division and by agency, of the impact of the proposed downsizing in each division, the amount of divisional and agency savings anticipated with each cut, and the service standard implications
That City Council defer the Item until the October 24 and 25, 2011 meeting and direct the City Manager to report directly to City Council on an analysis, by division and by agency, of the impact of the proposed downsizing in each division, the amount of divisional and agency savings anticipated with each cut, and the service standard implications
Motion by Councillor Davis - Additional - Item EX 10.2
Councillor Janet Davis moved the following additional motion on the User Fee Policy:
That City Council amend the item by adding the following:
7. the City Manager to review and consider the User Fee Policy as part of the Recreation Service Plan.
That City Council amend the item by adding the following:
7. the City Manager to review and consider the User Fee Policy as part of the Recreation Service Plan.
Motion by Councillor Davis - Item EX 10.2
Councillor Janet Davis has moved the following motion on the User Fee Policy:
1. Recommendation 1 be amended by deleting the words "and local boards of the City" so that the recommendation now reads:
1. City Council adopt the User Fee Policy set out in Appendix 1 to the report (September 9, 2011) from the City Manager and Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer (the "User Fee Policy") and approve the requirement that all City Programs, as defined in the User Fee Policy (a "Local Board"), comply with the principles, rules and procedures established therein.
2. City Council refer Recommendations 2, 3 and 4 respecting local boards to the City Manager and Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and direct the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to consult with each of the Local Boards on the proposed User Fee Policy and amendments to the Relationship Frameworks and report on the results of those consutations to City Council at its October 24 and 25, 2011 meeting.
1. Recommendation 1 be amended by deleting the words "and local boards of the City" so that the recommendation now reads:
1. City Council adopt the User Fee Policy set out in Appendix 1 to the report (September 9, 2011) from the City Manager and Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer (the "User Fee Policy") and approve the requirement that all City Programs, as defined in the User Fee Policy (a "Local Board"), comply with the principles, rules and procedures established therein.
2. City Council refer Recommendations 2, 3 and 4 respecting local boards to the City Manager and Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and direct the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to consult with each of the Local Boards on the proposed User Fee Policy and amendments to the Relationship Frameworks and report on the results of those consutations to City Council at its October 24 and 25, 2011 meeting.
Motion by Councillor Layton - Item EX 10.2
Councillor Mike Layton has moved the following motion on the User Fee Policy:
That City Council amend page 11 of the staff report and page 21 of Appendix 2 "City of Toronto User Fee Policy - Guidelines and Procedures" to the report (September 9, 2011) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer in the section "Waiving User Fees:" as follows:
By adding the words to the second bullet point "but not limited to" so that the section now reads:
Granting relief from full cost recovery promotes or advances economic or social benefits, specific City policy goals and objectives, including, but not limited to:
a. Supporting non-profit organizations in the development of projects or activities with clear societal benefits; and,
b. Intergovernmental events that benefits society as a whole.
That City Council amend page 11 of the staff report and page 21 of Appendix 2 "City of Toronto User Fee Policy - Guidelines and Procedures" to the report (September 9, 2011) from the City Manager and the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer in the section "Waiving User Fees:" as follows:
By adding the words to the second bullet point "but not limited to" so that the section now reads:
Granting relief from full cost recovery promotes or advances economic or social benefits, specific City policy goals and objectives, including, but not limited to:
a. Supporting non-profit organizations in the development of projects or activities with clear societal benefits; and,
b. Intergovernmental events that benefits society as a whole.
Motion by Councillor Wong-Tam - Item EX 10.2
Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam has moved the following motion on the User Fee Policy:
That City Council direct the City Manager to update the User Fee Policy using Toronto's adopted Equity Lens and gender and racial equity analysis, in order to ensure that, in the development and implementation of the Policy, City staff take into consideration access and equity issues that impact Toronto's diverse residents and in order to remove and prevent barriers faced by residents in Toronto's diverse communities.
That City Council direct the City Manager to update the User Fee Policy using Toronto's adopted Equity Lens and gender and racial equity analysis, in order to ensure that, in the development and implementation of the Policy, City staff take into consideration access and equity issues that impact Toronto's diverse residents and in order to remove and prevent barriers faced by residents in Toronto's diverse communities.
Motion by Councillor Carroll - Item EX 10.2
Councillor Shelley Carroll has moved the following deferral motion on the User Fee Policy:
That consideration of this Item be deferred to the next regular meeting of City Council on October 24 and 25, 2011 to allow Local Boards to be notified of Council's intention to amend their relationship frameworks
That consideration of this Item be deferred to the next regular meeting of City Council on October 24 and 25, 2011 to allow Local Boards to be notified of Council's intention to amend their relationship frameworks
Motion by Councillor Thompson
Councillor Michael Thompson has moved the following motions on the Core Service Review:
That:
1. Executive Committee Recommendation 2.d. be deleted and replaced with the following:
1. The City Manager be requested to review the City's heritage assets to find operational efficiencies and strengthening fundraising ability, by considering public/private models adopted by other levels of government and by reviewing the partnership model adopted by the City's successful Bicentennial program.
2. Given the legislative responsibilities of the City in relation to its heritage assets, the City Manager ensure the review process is transparent and includes consideration of best practices, including those currently practiced by the City.
3. Given the scale and significance of Fort York and given that the City is three months from the start of the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and that the Fort York Foundation is in the midst of a capital campaign to effect the greatest transformation of the site ever, that any review of the fort be considered after the Bicentennial and its impact can be assessed.
That:
1. Executive Committee Recommendation 2.d. be deleted and replaced with the following:
1. The City Manager be requested to review the City's heritage assets to find operational efficiencies and strengthening fundraising ability, by considering public/private models adopted by other levels of government and by reviewing the partnership model adopted by the City's successful Bicentennial program.
2. Given the legislative responsibilities of the City in relation to its heritage assets, the City Manager ensure the review process is transparent and includes consideration of best practices, including those currently practiced by the City.
3. Given the scale and significance of Fort York and given that the City is three months from the start of the bicentennial of the War of 1812 and that the Fort York Foundation is in the midst of a capital campaign to effect the greatest transformation of the site ever, that any review of the fort be considered after the Bicentennial and its impact can be assessed.
Motions by Councillor Fletcher
Updated again at 1:41PM - Previous revision was incorrect.
Updated at 12Noon - Motion 21b revised to reflect motion as moved.
Councillor Paula Fletcher has moved the following motions on the Core Service Review:
21a - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Paula Fletcher (Final)
That:
1. Executive Committee Recommendation 12.b.i. be amended by adding the following:
21b - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Paula Fletcher (Final)
That Recommendation1a 1b 1a of the Executive Committee be deferred until such time as the City Manager reports out on Item 12.b.i.
21c - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Paula Fletcher (Final)
That Toronto City Council request the provincial government to amend the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to include a section which allows the provincial government to receive a petition of at least 75 electors or 10% of electors in a municipality ( whichever is less) to de-amalgamate.
21d - Motion to Amend Motion moved by Councillor Paula Fletcher (Final)
That Motion 18 moved by Councillor Perruzza be amended by deleting the words "General Manager" and replacing them with the words "Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)" so that Recommendation 1.e. reads as follows:
Updated at 12Noon - Motion 21b revised to reflect motion as moved.
Councillor Paula Fletcher has moved the following motions on the Core Service Review:
21a - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Paula Fletcher (Final)
That:
1. Executive Committee Recommendation 12.b.i. be amended by adding the following:
"the City Manager also identify opportunities for new revenues by expanding the use of the 311 Call Centre, including for City department out bound calls during off peak hours; and report on the possibility of a charge back to Toronto Water and Solid Waste Business Units based on the number of work orders generated."
21b - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Paula Fletcher (Final)
That Recommendation
21c - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Paula Fletcher (Final)
That Toronto City Council request the provincial government to amend the City of Toronto Act, 2006 to include a section which allows the provincial government to receive a petition of at least 75 electors or 10% of electors in a municipality ( whichever is less) to de-amalgamate.
21d - Motion to Amend Motion moved by Councillor Paula Fletcher (Final)
That Motion 18 moved by Councillor Perruzza be amended by deleting the words "General Manager" and replacing them with the words "Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)" so that Recommendation 1.e. reads as follows:
"1.e. Parks, Forestry and Recreation – Request the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to explore the feasibility of allowing local groups to operate the Black Creek urban farm at no cost to the City."
Motion by Councillor Robinson
Councillor Jaye Robinson has moved the following motion on the Core Service Review:
City Council:
1. refer the following Executive Committee Recommendation 1c back to the City Manager for further consideration and the City Manager be directed to consult with Heritage Toronto.
2. direct the City Manager, in his review of the option of consolidating Museum Services (Culture) and Heritage Preservation Services (City Planning) previously directed by the Executive Committee [Decision Advice Item 4] to examine the economic viability of Heritage Toronto as a not-for-profit organization with the new responsibility of operating City owned Museums, to allow greater opportunity for Federal and Provincial Capital grants and revenue generating opportunities.
City Council:
1. refer the following Executive Committee Recommendation 1c back to the City Manager for further consideration and the City Manager be directed to consult with Heritage Toronto.
1c Economic Development and Culture -- Reduce cultural services activities by closing museums with the least attendance, and revenues compared to costs
2. direct the City Manager, in his review of the option of consolidating Museum Services (Culture) and Heritage Preservation Services (City Planning) previously directed by the Executive Committee [Decision Advice Item 4] to examine the economic viability of Heritage Toronto as a not-for-profit organization with the new responsibility of operating City owned Museums, to allow greater opportunity for Federal and Provincial Capital grants and revenue generating opportunities.
Motion by Councillor Perruzza
Councillor Anthony Perruzza has moved the following motion on the Core Service Review:
That:
1. Recommendation 1.e. of the Executive Committee be deleted and replaced with the following:
"1.e. Parks, Forestry and Recreation – Request the General Manager to explore the feasibility of allowing local groups to operate the Black Creek urban farm at no cost to the City."
That:
1. Recommendation 1.e. of the Executive Committee be deleted and replaced with the following:
"1.e. Parks, Forestry and Recreation – Request the General Manager to explore the feasibility of allowing local groups to operate the Black Creek urban farm at no cost to the City."
Motion by Councillor McConnell
Councillor Pam McConnell has moved the following motion on the Core Services Review:
"That City Council request the City Solicitor to report to the Executive Committee on the legal implications of the allocation, funding and downloading of Provincial responsibilities to municipalities including a comparison of how municipalities in other provinces have responded to provincial downloading pursuant to the British North America Act."
"That City Council request the City Solicitor to report to the Executive Committee on the legal implications of the allocation, funding and downloading of Provincial responsibilities to municipalities including a comparison of how municipalities in other provinces have responded to provincial downloading pursuant to the British North America Act."
Monday, September 26, 2011
Motions by Councillor Augimeri
16a - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Maria Augimeri (Final)
That the City Manager not consider the following KPMG Opportunities for inclusion in broader service and organizational studies, as previously directed by the Executive Committee:
Toronto Employment and Social Services - Eliminate the Hardship Fund, and request the Provincial Government to fund these services, and items (Decision Advice Item 2.1r).
16b - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Maria Augimeri (Final)
That City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to ensure that the roll back to service improvements to pre-Ridership Growth Strategy levels including changes to the crowding standards; be implemented in the priority neighbourhoods last.
16c - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Maria Augimeri (Final)
That:
1. Executive Committee Recommendation 10 be amended by deleting the words "Executive Committee" and replacing with the words "Community Development and Recreation Committee" so that the Recommendation now reads:
"10. City Council request the City Manager to undertake a study of community infrastructure provided through the City's libraries, community centres, community hubs, related agencies, and organizations, and report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee on a plan that maximizes the use of the City's assets, and enhances service system coordination."
That the City Manager not consider the following KPMG Opportunities for inclusion in broader service and organizational studies, as previously directed by the Executive Committee:
Toronto Employment and Social Services - Eliminate the Hardship Fund, and request the Provincial Government to fund these services, and items (Decision Advice Item 2.1r).
16b - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Maria Augimeri (Final)
That City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission to ensure that the roll back to service improvements to pre-Ridership Growth Strategy levels including changes to the crowding standards; be implemented in the priority neighbourhoods last.
16c - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Maria Augimeri (Final)
That:
1. Executive Committee Recommendation 10 be amended by deleting the words "Executive Committee" and replacing with the words "Community Development and Recreation Committee" so that the Recommendation now reads:
"10. City Council request the City Manager to undertake a study of community infrastructure provided through the City's libraries, community centres, community hubs, related agencies, and organizations, and report to the Community Development and Recreation Committee on a plan that maximizes the use of the City's assets, and enhances service system coordination."
Motion by Deputy Mayor Holyday
Deputy Mayor Holyday has moved the following motion on the Core Service Review:
That City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the Deputy Manager Cluster "B" ,to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on the feasability of issuing a proposal call for the expansion of the Don Valley Parkway to allow for toll lanes (one in each direction) that would also accommodate buses.
That City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with the Deputy Manager Cluster "B" ,to report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on the feasability of issuing a proposal call for the expansion of the Don Valley Parkway to allow for toll lanes (one in each direction) that would also accommodate buses.
Motions by Councillor Davis
Councillor Janet Davis has moved the following motions on the Core Service Review:
a - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Janet Davis (Final)
That Council request the City Manager to provide to Council a summary of contracts with third party consultants that have been, and will be, contracted to undertake Service Efficiency and "broader service and organization studies", including terms, scope of work, projected completion dates and costs.
b - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Janet Davis (Final)
That the City Manager not consider the following KPMG Opportunities for inclusion in broader service and organizational studies, as previously directed by the Executive Committee:
1. Child Care [Decision Advice Item 1:8a-e]
c - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Janet Davis (Carried)
That the City Manager not consider the following KPMG Opportunities for inclusion in broader service and organizational studies, as previously directed by the Executive Committee:
1. Long Term Care [Decision Advice Item 1:8f-i]
d - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Janet Davis (Final)
That City Council request the City Manager to report to Council, through appropriate Standing Committees, on any proposals for alternative service delivery models, prior to inclusion in budget proposals for 2012, 2013 or 2014.
e - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Janet Davis (Final)
That City Council request the City Manager to report the findings of the Service Efficiency Reviews to Council as part of the budget process.
a - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Janet Davis (Final)
That Council request the City Manager to provide to Council a summary of contracts with third party consultants that have been, and will be, contracted to undertake Service Efficiency and "broader service and organization studies", including terms, scope of work, projected completion dates and costs.
b - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Janet Davis (Final)
That the City Manager not consider the following KPMG Opportunities for inclusion in broader service and organizational studies, as previously directed by the Executive Committee:
1. Child Care [Decision Advice Item 1:8a-e]
c - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Janet Davis (Carried)
That the City Manager not consider the following KPMG Opportunities for inclusion in broader service and organizational studies, as previously directed by the Executive Committee:
1. Long Term Care [Decision Advice Item 1:8f-i]
d - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Janet Davis (Final)
That City Council request the City Manager to report to Council, through appropriate Standing Committees, on any proposals for alternative service delivery models, prior to inclusion in budget proposals for 2012, 2013 or 2014.
e - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Janet Davis (Final)
That City Council request the City Manager to report the findings of the Service Efficiency Reviews to Council as part of the budget process.
Motions by Councillor Palacio
Councillor Cesar Palacio has moved the following motions on the Core Service Review:
Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Cesar Palacio (Final)
That in order to see where the parties in the upcoming election stand on assisting the City meeting the demands of delivering transit service, City Council urge the organizers of the party leaders' debate on September 27, 2011 to ask all parties for their views on reinstatement of the TTC operating subsidies.
Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Cesar Palacio (Final)
That Recommendation 1(g) (Toronto Building) be referred to the City Manager for consideration and identification of alternative strategies to streamline and coordinate the provision of building permit and zoning information by the Building and City Planning divisions for report through the 2012 budget process.
Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Cesar Palacio (Final)
That in order to see where the parties in the upcoming election stand on assisting the City meeting the demands of delivering transit service, City Council urge the organizers of the party leaders' debate on September 27, 2011 to ask all parties for their views on reinstatement of the TTC operating subsidies.
Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Cesar Palacio (Final)
That Recommendation 1(g) (Toronto Building) be referred to the City Manager for consideration and identification of alternative strategies to streamline and coordinate the provision of building permit and zoning information by the Building and City Planning divisions for report through the 2012 budget process.
Motion by Councillor Fragedakis
Councillor Mary Fragedakis has moved the following motion on the Core Service Review:
11 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Mary Fragedakis (Final)
That:
1. Executive Committee Recommendation 1.h. be deleted:
"1.h. Toronto Employment and Social Services – Transfer operational and financial responsibility for the activities of the Christmas Bureau to an appropriate external agency or group and, once the transfer is completed, reduce the internal resources allocated within the division for this function"
11 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Mary Fragedakis (Final)
That:
1. Executive Committee Recommendation 1.h. be deleted:
"1.h. Toronto Employment and Social Services – Transfer operational and financial responsibility for the activities of the Christmas Bureau to an appropriate external agency or group and, once the transfer is completed, reduce the internal resources allocated within the division for this function"
Motion by Councillor McMahon
Updated 7:08PM - Added Part (C) - omitted when first posted.
Motion by Councillor Mary Margaret McMahon has moved the following motions on the Core Service Review:
10a - Motion to Amend Motion moved by Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon (Final)
That:
1. Executive Committee Recommendation 1.j. be deleted and replaced with the following:
"1.j. Transportation – Council reconfirm its commitment to reinvest income from the Astral Media Company Street Furniture contract into neighbourhood improvements through community partnerships (Public Realms Neighbourhood Improvement Program)."
10b - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon (Final)
That City Council amend recommendation 7 by:
1. deleting the words "extend the timeframe to achieve the City's tree canopy goals"; and adding the words:
"to retain the current timeframe to achieve the City's canopy goal and explore community stewardship ideas; and, the report to include; and, the report to include the impact of the Emerald Ash Borer and Asian Long Horn Beetle on the City's canopy when considering recommendations to the Committee.
so that Recommendation 7 now reads:
7.
A. City Council request the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to review the forestry service plan, and report to the Parks and Environment Committee with recommended changes to retain the current timeframe to achieve the City's canopy goal and explore community stewardship ideas.
B. The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation's report to include the impact of the Emerald Ash Borer and Asian Long Horn Beetle on the City's canopy when considering recommendations to the Committee.
10c - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon (Final)
That City Council direct the City Manager not to consider eliminating horticultural activities as directed by the Executive Committee [Decision Advice Item 2g].
Motion by Councillor Mary Margaret McMahon has moved the following motions on the Core Service Review:
10a - Motion to Amend Motion moved by Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon (Final)
That:
1. Executive Committee Recommendation 1.j. be deleted and replaced with the following:
"1.j. Transportation – Council reconfirm its commitment to reinvest income from the Astral Media Company Street Furniture contract into neighbourhood improvements through community partnerships (Public Realms Neighbourhood Improvement Program)."
10b - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon (Final)
That City Council amend recommendation 7 by:
1. deleting the words "extend the timeframe to achieve the City's tree canopy goals"; and adding the words:
"to retain the current timeframe to achieve the City's canopy goal and explore community stewardship ideas; and, the report to include; and, the report to include the impact of the Emerald Ash Borer and Asian Long Horn Beetle on the City's canopy when considering recommendations to the Committee.
so that Recommendation 7 now reads:
7.
A. City Council request the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to review the forestry service plan, and report to the Parks and Environment Committee with recommended changes to retain the current timeframe to achieve the City's canopy goal and explore community stewardship ideas.
B. The General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation's report to include the impact of the Emerald Ash Borer and Asian Long Horn Beetle on the City's canopy when considering recommendations to the Committee.
10c - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon (Final)
That City Council direct the City Manager not to consider eliminating horticultural activities as directed by the Executive Committee [Decision Advice Item 2g].
Motion by Councillor Colle
Councillor Josh Colle has moved the following motion on the Core Service rEview:
9 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Josh Colle (Final)
That Recommendation 11 of the Executive Committee be amended by adding "and report to City Council through the appropriate Standing Committees", after "City Manager", so that the Recommendation now reads:
"11. City Council request the City Manager to review the remaining efficiency related opportunities as set out in Appendix E of the report (September 9, 2011) from the City Manager, and report to City Council, through the appropriate Standing Committees, to determine whether and in what manner implementation is appropriate through the 2012, 2013 and 2014 Operating Budget, subject to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, City and agency collective agreements, and human resource policies."
9 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Josh Colle (Final)
That Recommendation 11 of the Executive Committee be amended by adding "and report to City Council through the appropriate Standing Committees", after "City Manager", so that the Recommendation now reads:
"11. City Council request the City Manager to review the remaining efficiency related opportunities as set out in Appendix E of the report (September 9, 2011) from the City Manager, and report to City Council, through the appropriate Standing Committees, to determine whether and in what manner implementation is appropriate through the 2012, 2013 and 2014 Operating Budget, subject to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 71, Financial Control, City and agency collective agreements, and human resource policies."
Motions by Councillor John Filion
Councillor John Filion has moved the following motions on the Core Service Review.
8a - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor John Filion (Final)
That:
1. Recommendation 17 of the Executive Committee be amended by adding the words "and take no further action" after the word "receive" so that the Recommendation now reads:
"17. City Council receive and take no further action on the following Recommendations in the report (September 9, 2011) from the City Manager for information:
1g; 1h; 1u; 1v; 1x; 2f; 2l; 2m; 2n; 2o."
8b - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor John Filion (Final)
That:
1. Executive Committee Recommendation 1(g) be deleted and replaced with the following:
"1g. Toronto Building – The City maintain service levels for providing information to the public on building permits and that such services be provided at no cost to taxpayers by increasing application fees for building permits to ensure full cost recovery."
8c - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor John Filion (Final)That:
1. Executive Committee Recommendation 2b be deleted and replaced as follows:
"2b. 1. A task force be established, to examine options to reduce City subsidies to the three City-owned theatres (Toronto Centre for the Arts, the Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts (Sony Centre) and the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts).
2. The City Manager be requested to prepare a draft Terms of Reference for consideration by the Task Force.
3.. The Task Force include Councillor Gary Crawford (Chair) and the two Councillors representing the Wards in which the Centres are located (Councillor Filion and Councillor McConnell), in addition to citizen members knowledgeable about the operation of theatres (to be chosen by the City Manager in consultation with the three Councillors).
4. The Task Force report to City Council, through the Executive Committee, no later than February 2012."
8d - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor John Filion (Final)
That the City Manager not consider the following KPMG Opportunities for inclusion in broader service and organizational studies, as previously directed by the Executive Committee:
1. Toronto Public Library (Decision Advise Item 2.2k.)
8a - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor John Filion (Final)
That:
1. Recommendation 17 of the Executive Committee be amended by adding the words "and take no further action" after the word "receive" so that the Recommendation now reads:
"17. City Council receive and take no further action on the following Recommendations in the report (September 9, 2011) from the City Manager for information:
1g; 1h; 1u; 1v; 1x; 2f; 2l; 2m; 2n; 2o."
8b - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor John Filion (Final)
That:
1. Executive Committee Recommendation 1(g) be deleted and replaced with the following:
"1g. Toronto Building – The City maintain service levels for providing information to the public on building permits and that such services be provided at no cost to taxpayers by increasing application fees for building permits to ensure full cost recovery."
8c - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor John Filion (Final)That:
1. Executive Committee Recommendation 2b be deleted and replaced as follows:
"2b. 1. A task force be established, to examine options to reduce City subsidies to the three City-owned theatres (Toronto Centre for the Arts, the Hummingbird Centre for the Performing Arts (Sony Centre) and the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts).
2. The City Manager be requested to prepare a draft Terms of Reference for consideration by the Task Force.
3.. The Task Force include Councillor Gary Crawford (Chair) and the two Councillors representing the Wards in which the Centres are located (Councillor Filion and Councillor McConnell), in addition to citizen members knowledgeable about the operation of theatres (to be chosen by the City Manager in consultation with the three Councillors).
4. The Task Force report to City Council, through the Executive Committee, no later than February 2012."
8d - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor John Filion (Final)
That the City Manager not consider the following KPMG Opportunities for inclusion in broader service and organizational studies, as previously directed by the Executive Committee:
1. Toronto Public Library (Decision Advise Item 2.2k.)
Motion by Councillor Ana Bailão
Councillor Ana Bailão has moved the following motions:
a - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Ana Bailão (Final)
That the City Manager not consider the following KPMG Opportunities for inclusion in broader service and organizational studies, as previously directed by the Executive Committee:
- Solid Waste Management - Eliminate Community Environment Days [Decision Advice Item 2:1m]
b - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Ana Bailão (Final)
a - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Ana Bailão (Final)
That the City Manager not consider the following KPMG Opportunities for inclusion in broader service and organizational studies, as previously directed by the Executive Committee:
- Solid Waste Management - Eliminate Community Environment Days [Decision Advice Item 2:1m]
b - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Ana Bailão (Final)
That the City Manager be directed to ensure that, in his consideration as part of the 2012 and 2013 budget process for Affordable Housing, affordable housing development activities are to be funded by the federal and provincial governments [Decision Advice Item 2:1b].
Motion by Councillor Milczyn
Councillor Peter Milczyn has moved the following motion on the Core Services Review:
5 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Peter Milczyn (Final)
5 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Peter Milczyn (Final)
That City Council direct the City Manager not to consider a less proactive and detailed intents City Planning review process, as previously directed by the Executive Committee [Decision Advice Item 2:2a] and instead, request the Chief Planner to report to the Planning and Growth Management Committee on how to meet cost saving targets by modifying the detailed intents review process and fee structures, as part of the Official Plan Review.
Motions by Councillor Josh Matlow
Councillor Josh Matlow has moved the following motions on the Core Service Review:
6a - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Josh Matlow (Final)
That:
To offset service level adjustments, City Council direct the City Manager to:
i) report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Committee on the feasibility of implementing toll roads on the Don Valley Parkway and the Gardiner Expressway for motorists living outside Toronto who do not contribute to these roads through property taxes; and
ii) collect on Provincial Offences Act tickets from the Ontario government that are estimated to be $40 million a year.
6b - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Josh Matlow (Final)
That City Council amend Recommendation 1.d. by adding the following words:
such Request for Expression of Interest to stipulate that:
i. facilities must remain free or move to a "pay-what-you-can" system;
ii. any potential operator must comply with the Captive Wildlife Standards under the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act;
iii. preference will be given to potential operators that emphasize education, conservation and rehabilitation; and
iv. no more than 10% of the existing area of the facility be turned over to commercial activities such as gift shops and restaurants.
so that 1.d. now reads:
d. Parks, Forestry and Recreation -- Request the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to issue a Request for Expression of Interest, on terms and conditions satisfactory to staff, to operate the Park, Forestry and Recreation's zoos and farms, with the exception of the Riverdale Farm; such Request for Expression of Interest to stipulate that:
i. facilities must remain free or move to a "pay-what-you-can" system;
ii. any potential operator must comply with the Captive Wildlife Standards under the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act;
iii. preference will be given to potential operators that emphasize education, conservation and rehabilitation; and
iv. no more than 10% of the existing area of the facility be turned over to commercial activities such as gift shops and restaurants.
6c - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Josh Matlow (Final)That City Council amend Recommendation 2.c. by adding the following words:
such Request for Expression of Interest to stipulate that:
i. any potential operator must comply with the Captive Wildlife Standards under the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act; and
ii. preference will be given to potential operators that emphasize education, conservation and rehabilitation.
so that 2.c. now reads:
c. Authorize the City Manager to issue a Request for Expression of Interest, on terms satisfactory to the City Manager, to determine options for sale, lease, operation or other arrangement in respect of the Toronto Zoo, provided that the City Manager shall work with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Provincial and Federal Governments to accommodate their interests; and such Request for Expression of Interest to stipulate that:
i. any potential operator must comply with the Captive Wildlife Standards under the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act; and
ii. preference will be given to potential operators that emphasize education, conservation and rehabilitation.
6d - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Josh Matlow (Final)That City Council amend recommendation 13 by:
1. deleting the lead in paragraph and replacing it with the following words:
"City Council direct the City Manager to report back to City Council on the following:"
2. by adding the following part:
d. on all proposed policy, staffing or program adjustments when there is a potential impact to the provision of services.
so that 13 now reads:
13. City Council direct the City Manager to report to City Council on the following:
a. negotiating and entering into any required agreements, and ancillary transactions on terms satisfactory to the City Manager to be executed by the City Manager or the appropriate Division Head;
b. drafting, and introducing any by-laws as may be required;
c. addressing any employment or labour implications by ensuring that the recommendations are implemented in a manner that complies with any of the City's obligations pursuant to an applicable collective agreement, applicable City policies, and the City's statutory, contractual, and common law rights, and obligations; and
d. all proposed policy, staffing or program adjustments when there is a potential impact to the provision of services.
6e - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Josh Matlow (Final)
That Recommendation 1f. from the Executive Committee be amended by adding:
"with the exception of the Toronto Youth Cabinet and the Seniors Forum where budget and staffing resources are to be retained.", so that the recommendation now reads:
"1f. Social Development, Finance and Administration, Cluster A -- Reduce community and neighbourhood development activities by suspending (1) staff supports to Council Advisory Bodies, (2) work on the development of community service hubs, and (3) work on the development of social development plans for communities undergoing revitalization; with the exception of the Toronto Youth Cabinet and the Seniors Forum, where budget and staffing resources are to be retained."
6a - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Josh Matlow (Final)
That:
To offset service level adjustments, City Council direct the City Manager to:
i) report to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee Committee on the feasibility of implementing toll roads on the Don Valley Parkway and the Gardiner Expressway for motorists living outside Toronto who do not contribute to these roads through property taxes; and
ii) collect on Provincial Offences Act tickets from the Ontario government that are estimated to be $40 million a year.
6b - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Josh Matlow (Final)
That City Council amend Recommendation 1.d. by adding the following words:
such Request for Expression of Interest to stipulate that:
i. facilities must remain free or move to a "pay-what-you-can" system;
ii. any potential operator must comply with the Captive Wildlife Standards under the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act;
iii. preference will be given to potential operators that emphasize education, conservation and rehabilitation; and
iv. no more than 10% of the existing area of the facility be turned over to commercial activities such as gift shops and restaurants.
so that 1.d. now reads:
d. Parks, Forestry and Recreation -- Request the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to issue a Request for Expression of Interest, on terms and conditions satisfactory to staff, to operate the Park, Forestry and Recreation's zoos and farms, with the exception of the Riverdale Farm; such Request for Expression of Interest to stipulate that:
i. facilities must remain free or move to a "pay-what-you-can" system;
ii. any potential operator must comply with the Captive Wildlife Standards under the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act;
iii. preference will be given to potential operators that emphasize education, conservation and rehabilitation; and
iv. no more than 10% of the existing area of the facility be turned over to commercial activities such as gift shops and restaurants.
6c - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Josh Matlow (Final)That City Council amend Recommendation 2.c. by adding the following words:
such Request for Expression of Interest to stipulate that:
i. any potential operator must comply with the Captive Wildlife Standards under the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act; and
ii. preference will be given to potential operators that emphasize education, conservation and rehabilitation.
so that 2.c. now reads:
c. Authorize the City Manager to issue a Request for Expression of Interest, on terms satisfactory to the City Manager, to determine options for sale, lease, operation or other arrangement in respect of the Toronto Zoo, provided that the City Manager shall work with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA), Provincial and Federal Governments to accommodate their interests; and such Request for Expression of Interest to stipulate that:
i. any potential operator must comply with the Captive Wildlife Standards under the Ontario Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act; and
ii. preference will be given to potential operators that emphasize education, conservation and rehabilitation.
6d - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Josh Matlow (Final)That City Council amend recommendation 13 by:
1. deleting the lead in paragraph and replacing it with the following words:
"City Council direct the City Manager to report back to City Council on the following:"
2. by adding the following part:
d. on all proposed policy, staffing or program adjustments when there is a potential impact to the provision of services.
so that 13 now reads:
13. City Council direct the City Manager to report to City Council on the following:
a. negotiating and entering into any required agreements, and ancillary transactions on terms satisfactory to the City Manager to be executed by the City Manager or the appropriate Division Head;
b. drafting, and introducing any by-laws as may be required;
c. addressing any employment or labour implications by ensuring that the recommendations are implemented in a manner that complies with any of the City's obligations pursuant to an applicable collective agreement, applicable City policies, and the City's statutory, contractual, and common law rights, and obligations; and
d. all proposed policy, staffing or program adjustments when there is a potential impact to the provision of services.
6e - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Josh Matlow (Final)
That Recommendation 1f. from the Executive Committee be amended by adding:
"with the exception of the Toronto Youth Cabinet and the Seniors Forum where budget and staffing resources are to be retained.", so that the recommendation now reads:
"1f. Social Development, Finance and Administration, Cluster A -- Reduce community and neighbourhood development activities by suspending (1) staff supports to Council Advisory Bodies, (2) work on the development of community service hubs, and (3) work on the development of social development plans for communities undergoing revitalization; with the exception of the Toronto Youth Cabinet and the Seniors Forum, where budget and staffing resources are to be retained."
Motion by Councillor Sarah Doucette
Councillor Sarah Doucette has moved the following motion on the Core Service Review:
4 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Sarah Doucette (Final)
That Recommendation 1d. be amended by adding:
"Request the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to:
i. convene a focus group of experts to include, but not limited to, Toronto Tourism, Parks staff, Evergreen, park user groups and the local Councillor, to explore the potential to establish conservancy models;
ii. issue a separate Request for Expression of Interest to solicit proposals on conservancies for both High Park Zoo and Toronto Island Park, which would include the operation of the zoo and farm"
so that the Recommendation now reads:
"1d. Parks, Forestry and Recreation -- Request the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to issue a Request for Expression of Interest, on terms and conditions satisfactory to staff, to operate the Park, Forestry and Recreation's zoos and farms, with the exception of the Riverdale Farm; Request the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to:
i. convene a focus group of experts to include, but not limited to, Toronto Tourism, Parks staff, Evergreen, park user groups and the local Councillor, to explore the potential to establish conservancy models;
ii. issue a separate Request for Expression of Interest to solicit proposals on conservancies for both High Park Zoo and Toronto Island Park, which would include the operation of the zoo and farm"
4 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Sarah Doucette (Final)
That Recommendation 1d. be amended by adding:
"Request the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to:
i. convene a focus group of experts to include, but not limited to, Toronto Tourism, Parks staff, Evergreen, park user groups and the local Councillor, to explore the potential to establish conservancy models;
ii. issue a separate Request for Expression of Interest to solicit proposals on conservancies for both High Park Zoo and Toronto Island Park, which would include the operation of the zoo and farm"
so that the Recommendation now reads:
"1d. Parks, Forestry and Recreation -- Request the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to issue a Request for Expression of Interest, on terms and conditions satisfactory to staff, to operate the Park, Forestry and Recreation's zoos and farms, with the exception of the Riverdale Farm; Request the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation to:
i. convene a focus group of experts to include, but not limited to, Toronto Tourism, Parks staff, Evergreen, park user groups and the local Councillor, to explore the potential to establish conservancy models;
ii. issue a separate Request for Expression of Interest to solicit proposals on conservancies for both High Park Zoo and Toronto Island Park, which would include the operation of the zoo and farm"
Motions by Councillor Lindsay Luby
Councillor Gloria Lindsay L:uby has made the following motion on item EX10.1, headed "Core Service Review – Final Report to Executive Committee":
3a - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby (Amended)
That:
1. City Council exempt, from privatization, any service which makes a profit, specifically, the Toronto Parking Authority.
2. City Council direct that any service which generates revenues and already engages with the private sector be removed from the review.
3b - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby (Final)
That City Council delete Recommendation 1(j):
Recommendation to be deleted:
j. Transportation -- Eliminate the Public Realm's Neighbourhood Improvement Program which allocates funding to each of the City's 44 wards;
3c - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby (Final)
That Recommendation 2c be amended by adding the following words:
"and the Toronto Zoo Board of Management be included in any meetings regarding the future of the Toronto Zoo."
3d - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby (Final)
That Recommendation 15 of the Executive Committee be amended by adding:
"and that the City Manager, in his consideration of voluntary donations by taxpayers, allow taxpayers to make donations to specific services rather than donations being directed solely to general revenue."
"15. City Council request the City Manager to report on options to add a voluntary contribution option to future property tax bills so taxpayers who are willing to make a larger contribution to fund City programs can easily do so; "and that the City Manager, in his consideration of voluntary donations by taxpayers, allow taxpayers to make donations to specific services rather than donations being directed solely to general revenue."
3e - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby (Final)
That the 4 free garbage tag program be eliminated.
3f - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby (Final)
That any underperforming City venue, such as museums, be reviewed to allow them to beopen to entrepreneurial opportunities, such as weddings and other events.
Debate continues.
3a - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby (Amended)
That:
1. City Council exempt, from privatization, any service which makes a profit, specifically, the Toronto Parking Authority.
2. City Council direct that any service which generates revenues and already engages with the private sector be removed from the review.
3b - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby (Final)
That City Council delete Recommendation 1(j):
Recommendation to be deleted:
j. Transportation -- Eliminate the Public Realm's Neighbourhood Improvement Program which allocates funding to each of the City's 44 wards;
3c - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby (Final)
That Recommendation 2c be amended by adding the following words:
"and the Toronto Zoo Board of Management be included in any meetings regarding the future of the Toronto Zoo."
3d - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby (Final)
That Recommendation 15 of the Executive Committee be amended by adding:
"and that the City Manager, in his consideration of voluntary donations by taxpayers, allow taxpayers to make donations to specific services rather than donations being directed solely to general revenue."
"15. City Council request the City Manager to report on options to add a voluntary contribution option to future property tax bills so taxpayers who are willing to make a larger contribution to fund City programs can easily do so; "and that the City Manager, in his consideration of voluntary donations by taxpayers, allow taxpayers to make donations to specific services rather than donations being directed solely to general revenue."
3e - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby (Final)
That the 4 free garbage tag program be eliminated.
3f - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Gloria Lindsay Luby (Final)
That any underperforming City venue, such as museums, be reviewed to allow them to beopen to entrepreneurial opportunities, such as weddings and other events.
Debate continues.
Motions by Councillor Mihevc on Core Services Review
Updated: 5:06PM - Part A was revised to reflect the motion as moved.
Councillor Joe Mihevc has made the following motion on item EX10.1, headed "Core Service Review – Final Report to Executive Committee":
a - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Joe Mihevc (Final)
That Councillor Cho's motion 1b be amended so that the membership of the Committee includes Councillors from across the political spectrum.
That City Council establish a task force of Members of Council to focus on a Toronto campaign to have the Province pay for the costs of programs downloaded to the City of Toronto and its share of contributing to services such as public transit.
b - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Joe Mihevc (Final)
That City Council request the City Manager to report at the Budget Launch on a full list of options on the revenue side to help balance the 2012 Operating and Capital Budgets.
c - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Joe Mihevc (Final)
That City Council request the City Manager to report to the Budget Committee on a 5% net expenditure reduction to be compared to his current requested 10% cut.
d - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Joe Mihevc (Final)
The City Council request the City Manager to schedule an open-ended budget briefing for Members of Council in October, where senior staff is present, and all Councillors have a full opportunity to be fully briefed and to ask questions.
Debate continues.
Councillor Joe Mihevc has made the following motion on item EX10.1, headed "Core Service Review – Final Report to Executive Committee":
a - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Joe Mihevc (Final)
That Councillor Cho's motion 1b be amended so that the membership of the Committee includes Councillors from across the political spectrum.
b - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Joe Mihevc (Final)
That City Council request the City Manager to report at the Budget Launch on a full list of options on the revenue side to help balance the 2012 Operating and Capital Budgets.
c - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Joe Mihevc (Final)
That City Council request the City Manager to report to the Budget Committee on a 5% net expenditure reduction to be compared to his current requested 10% cut.
d - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Joe Mihevc (Final)
The City Council request the City Manager to schedule an open-ended budget briefing for Members of Council in October, where senior staff is present, and all Councillors have a full opportunity to be fully briefed and to ask questions.
Debate continues.
Motion by Councillor Cho on Core Services Review
Councillor Raymond Cho has made the following motion on item EX10.1, headed "Core Service Review – Final Report to Executive Committee":
1a - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Raymond Cho (Final)
City Council amend Recommendation 2c by adding the following words:
"and that, prior to the City Manager issuing the Request for Expression of Interest for the Toronto Zoo, the City Manager be directed to consult with the Toronto Zoo Board of Management so that Torontonians who love and care about the Toronto Zoo can be given an opportunity to express their wishes and their ideas about the future of the Toronto Zoo.
1b - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Raymond Cho (Final)
City Council establish an Intergovernmental Committee, to be chaired by the Mayor, to work with the provincial and federal governments to give the other levels of government an opportunity to take a fair share of their financial responsibilities for the City of Toronto, and the City Manager be requested to report to the Executive Committee on a proposed terms of reference for this Committee.
Debate continues.
1a - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Raymond Cho (Final)
City Council amend Recommendation 2c by adding the following words:
"and that, prior to the City Manager issuing the Request for Expression of Interest for the Toronto Zoo, the City Manager be directed to consult with the Toronto Zoo Board of Management so that Torontonians who love and care about the Toronto Zoo can be given an opportunity to express their wishes and their ideas about the future of the Toronto Zoo.
1b - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Raymond Cho (Final)
City Council establish an Intergovernmental Committee, to be chaired by the Mayor, to work with the provincial and federal governments to give the other levels of government an opportunity to take a fair share of their financial responsibilities for the City of Toronto, and the City Manager be requested to report to the Executive Committee on a proposed terms of reference for this Committee.
Debate continues.
Order of Business
Here is rough guide to following the order of business at City Council during today's meeting on Core Services Review.
There are 3 items on the agenda. Council has started debating the main item on the Core Services Review.
Mayor's remarks
The Mayor is speaking to the recommendations of the Executive Committee that are currently before City Council.
Members of Council are entitled to ask questions of the Mayor for up to 5 minutes.
Presentation
The City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer are scheduled to make a presentation after questioning of the Mayor is completed.
This will be followed by a question period during which Members of Council may ask questions of City Officials for up to 5 minutes each.
Debate
After questioning is completed, debate on the first item will start.
Each Member is entitled to up to 5 minutes to speak, with the possibility of a 2-minute extension with the permission of City Council.
During this time, Members may make motions to amend the recommendations currently before City Council.
If a Member moves a motion, other Members may question the mover for up to 3 minutes for the purpose of clarification of the motion.
Voting
After all Members who wish to speak have done so, City Council will proceed to voting on the recommendations.
A Member may ask that the recommendations be broken down and voted on individually if desired.
Additional Items
There are two other items on today's agenda. Generally speaking, the same process will be followed for each of those items.
Posting of Motions and Votes
We will be posting motions on this blog as they are moved.
We will be posting the motions and the votes on each agenda item as soon as possible after the meeting. To find them, navigate to the agenda on toronto.ca/council and click on the item number to get a profile of each item.
There are 3 items on the agenda. Council has started debating the main item on the Core Services Review.
Mayor's remarks
The Mayor is speaking to the recommendations of the Executive Committee that are currently before City Council.
Members of Council are entitled to ask questions of the Mayor for up to 5 minutes.
Presentation
The City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer are scheduled to make a presentation after questioning of the Mayor is completed.
This will be followed by a question period during which Members of Council may ask questions of City Officials for up to 5 minutes each.
Debate
After questioning is completed, debate on the first item will start.
Each Member is entitled to up to 5 minutes to speak, with the possibility of a 2-minute extension with the permission of City Council.
During this time, Members may make motions to amend the recommendations currently before City Council.
If a Member moves a motion, other Members may question the mover for up to 3 minutes for the purpose of clarification of the motion.
Voting
After all Members who wish to speak have done so, City Council will proceed to voting on the recommendations.
A Member may ask that the recommendations be broken down and voted on individually if desired.
Additional Items
There are two other items on today's agenda. Generally speaking, the same process will be followed for each of those items.
Posting of Motions and Votes
We will be posting motions on this blog as they are moved.
We will be posting the motions and the votes on each agenda item as soon as possible after the meeting. To find them, navigate to the agenda on toronto.ca/council and click on the item number to get a profile of each item.
Special Meeting of City Council on Core Service Review
City Council is meeting today for a special meeting on the Core Services Review.
We will be posting motions here as they are made during debate.
Here are some links to help you follow the meeting:
We will be posting motions here as they are made during debate.
Here are some links to help you follow the meeting:
- Agenda
- Live Stream on RogersTV.com
- City Clerk's Office official Twitter feed - @torontocouncil
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