Item - 2009.EX37.4
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 2, 2009 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Executive Committee on November 24, 2009 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on December 2, 2009.
EX37.4 - 2010 Election Community Engagement Program
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on December 2, 2009, adopted the following:
1. City Council adopt a Community Engagement Program that improves the voters' list, engages eligible electors and that places a special focus on tenants, as specifically set out in the report (November 16, 2009) from the City Clerk.
2. City Council direct that the Community Engagement Program focus on the following:
a. Increasing the accuracy and currency of the voters’ list, particularly as it affects tenants.
b. Communicating the legislative changes introduced in Bill 212 (Good Government Act, 2009).
c. Engaging individuals and communities in the electoral process by broadening their understanding and commitment to participation in local democracy, improving accessibility, and offering opportunities to get involved.
3. City Council request the City Clerk to develop a door-to-door canvassing strategy, in accordance with the City's rights to develop a database under Section 22 of Bill 212, and report further to the Executive Committee at its February 1, 2010 meeting, including budget implications. The canvassing strategy should include arranging for supplementary canvassing, education and outreach in those rental apartment buildings where candidates have brought to the City Clerk's attention, instances where MPAC has failed to deliver an accurate voters' list.
4. City Council request the City Manager to file complaints, on behalf of the City of Toronto, with both the Ontario Ombudsman's Office and the Ontario Human Rights Commission regarding the failure of MPAC to ensure that tenants are properly enumerated for municipal elections and are thereby denied their democratic right to vote.
5. City Council request the City Manager to request the Ombudsman of Ontario to assess the overall accuracy of the voters list provided to the City of Toronto by MPAC.
6. City Council request the City Clerk and other appropriate officials to contact Education institutions within the City of Toronto, including universities, community colleges, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), the Toronto Catholic School Board (TCSB) and the Conference of Independent Schools (Toronto Schools), with the objective of their becoming more actively involved in the involvement and engagement of students in the 2010 Municipal Election, with a request that she submit a detailed implementation plan to the Executive Committee meeting on February 1, 2010, such report to include any financial requirements.
7. City Council request the City Clerk to submit a report to the February 1, 2010 meeting of the Executive Committee, on what additional sources of information will be used to improve the accuracy of the voters list, as provided for under new Section 22 of Bill 212.
8. City Council request the Board of Directors of the Toronto Community Housing Corporation to ensure that all their tenants are enumerated.
9. City Council request the City Clerk to ensure that Toronto Community Housing Corporation buildings are assigned to the appropriate polling station based on their correct address, and that the Board of Directors of TCHC be advised of this request.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-25318.pdf
A Comparison of Outstanding Requested Amendments to the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, the Assessment Act and Ontario Regulation 101/97 against Bill 212
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-25428.pdf
(November 24, 2009) Presentation - 2010 Election Community Engagement Program
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-25432.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-25544.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council request the Board of Directors of the Toronto Community Housing Corporation to ensure that all their tenants are enumerated.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Dec-02-2009 7:35 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX37.4 - Moscoe - Motion 1a |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 28 | Members that voted Yes are Brian Ashton, Maria Augimeri, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Glenn De Baeremaeker, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, A.A. Heaps, Doug Holyday, Cliff Jenkins, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Pam McConnell, Peter Milczyn, David Miller, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Howard Moscoe, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, Joe Pantalone, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Bill Saundercook, Karen Stintz, Adam Vaughan, Michael Walker |
| Total members that voted No: 4 | Members that voted No are Rob Ford, Suzan Hall, Giorgio Mammoliti, Case Ootes |
| Total members that were Absent: 13 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Janet Davis, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Mike Feldman, Adam Giambrone, Mark Grimes, Joe Mihevc, Ron Moeser, John Parker, Kyle Rae, David Shiner, Michael Thompson |
That City Council request the City Manager to file complaints, on behalf of the City of Toronto, with both the Ontario Ombudsman's Office and the Ontario Human Rights Commission regarding the failure of MPAC to ensure that tenants are properly enumerated for municipal elections and are thereby denied their democratic right to vote.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Dec-02-2009 7:37 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX37.4 - Moscoe - Motion 1b |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 25 | Members that voted Yes are Brian Ashton, Maria Augimeri, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Glenn De Baeremaeker, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Suzan Hall, A.A. Heaps, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Peter Milczyn, David Miller, Howard Moscoe, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, Joe Pantalone, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Adam Vaughan, Michael Walker |
| Total members that voted No: 7 | Members that voted No are Rob Ford, Doug Holyday, Cliff Jenkins, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Case Ootes, Bill Saundercook, Karen Stintz |
| Total members that were Absent: 13 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Janet Davis, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Mike Feldman, Adam Giambrone, Mark Grimes, Joe Mihevc, Ron Moeser, John Parker, Kyle Rae, David Shiner, Michael Thompson |
That Recommendation 4 of the Executive Committee be amended by adding the words "Conference of Independent Schools (Toronto Schools)", so that Recommendation 4 now reads as follows:
4. City Council request the City Clerk and other appropriate officials to contact Education institutions within the City of Toronto, including universities, community colleges, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB), the Toronto Catholic School Board (TCSB) and the Conference of Independent Schools (Toronto Schools), with the objective of their becoming more actively involved in the involvement and engagement of students in the 2010 Municipal Election, with a request that she submit a detailed implementation plan to the Executive Committee meeting on February 1, 2010, such report to include any financial requirements.
That City Council request the City Clerk to ensure that Toronto Community Housing Corporation buildings are assigned to the appropriate polling station based on their correct address, and that the Board of Directors of TCHC be advised of this request.
That Recommendation 3 of the Executive Committee be amended by adding the following:
"The canvassing strategy should include arranging for supplementary canvassing, education and outreach in those rental apartment buildings where candidates have brought to the City Clerk's attention, instances where MPAC has failed to deliver an accurate voters' list.",
so that Recommendation 3 now reads as follows:
3. City Council request the City Clerk to develop a door-to-door canvassing strategy, in accordance with the City's rights to develop a database under Section 22 of Bill 212, and report further to the Executive Committee at its February 1, 2010 meeting, including budget implications. The canvassing strategy should include arranging for supplementary canvassing, education and outreach in those rental apartment buildings where candidates have brought to the City Clerk's attention, instances where MPAC has failed to deliver an accurate voters' list.
Vote (Amend Item) Dec-02-2009 7:34 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX37.4 - Perruzza - Motion 3 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 17 | Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Raymond Cho, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Paula Fletcher, A.A. Heaps, Cliff Jenkins, Chin Lee, Pam McConnell, David Miller, Howard Moscoe, Cesar Palacio, Joe Pantalone, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Bill Saundercook, Michael Walker |
| Total members that voted No: 14 | Members that voted No are Brian Ashton, Shelley Carroll, John Filion, Suzan Hall, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata, Case Ootes, Karen Stintz, Adam Vaughan |
| Total members that were Absent: 14 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Janet Davis, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Mike Feldman, Rob Ford, Adam Giambrone, Mark Grimes, Joe Mihevc, Ron Moeser, John Parker, Kyle Rae, David Shiner, Michael Thompson |
That City Council request the City Manager to request the Ombudsman of Ontario to assess the overall accuracy of the voters list provided to the City of Toronto by MPAC.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Dec-02-2009 7:38 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX37.4 - Adopt Item, as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 28 | Members that voted Yes are Brian Ashton, Maria Augimeri, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Paula Fletcher, Suzan Hall, A.A. Heaps, Cliff Jenkins, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Peter Milczyn, David Miller, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Howard Moscoe, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, Joe Pantalone, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Bill Saundercook, Karen Stintz, Adam Vaughan, Michael Walker |
| Total members that voted No: 4 | Members that voted No are John Filion, Rob Ford, Doug Holyday, Case Ootes |
| Total members that were Absent: 13 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Janet Davis, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Mike Feldman, Adam Giambrone, Mark Grimes, Joe Mihevc, Ron Moeser, John Parker, Kyle Rae, David Shiner, Michael Thompson |
EX37.4 - 2010 Election Community Engagement Program
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council adopt a Community Engagement Program that improves the voters' list, engages eligible electors and that places a special focus on tenants, as specifically set out in the report (November 16, 2009) from the City Clerk.
2. City Council direct that the Community Engagement Program focus on the following:
a. Increasing the accuracy and currency of the voters’ list, particularly as it affects tenants.
b. Communicating the legislative changes introduced in Bill 212 (Good Government Act, 2009).
c. Engaging individuals and communities in the electoral process by broadening their understanding and commitment to participation in local democracy, improving accessibility, and offering opportunities to get involved.
3. City Council request the City Clerk to develop a door to door canvassing strategy, in accordance with the City's rights to develop a database under Section 22 of Bill 212, and report further to the Executive Committee at its February 1, 2010 meeting, including budget implications.
4. City Council request the City Clerk and other appropriate officials to contact Education institutions within the City of Toronto, including universities, community colleges, the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and the Toronto Catholic School Board (TCSB), with the objective of their becoming more actively involved in the involvement and engagement of students in the 2010 Municipal Election, with a request that she submit a detailed implementation plan to the Executive Committee meeting on February 1, 2010, such report to include any financial requirements.
5. City Council request the City Clerk to submit a report to the February 1, 2010 meeting of the Executive Committee, on what additional sources of information will be used to improve the accuracy of the voters list, as provided for under new Section 22 of Bill 212.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Executive Committee:
1. Requested the City Clerk to submit a report directly to City Council for its special meeting on December 2, 2009:
a. On what is the penalty for landlords who fail to comply with tenant notification along with the number of charges levied against landlords leading to the 2006 election.
b. On what tools are available to MPAC to ensure landlord compliance, and a plan to ensure these tools are used.
2. Requested the City Clerk to meet with the Chief Executive Officer of MPAC, and the Province's Chief Electoral Officer to request a commitment, in writing to:
a. Improve the voters lists for tenants and students.
b. Provide for on-line voter registration.
c. Provide reassurance that eligible voters will not be removed from the voters list.
and submit a report to the February 1, 2010, meeting of the Executive Committee on the outcome of these discussions.
3. Deferred consideration of the following motion by Councillor Moscoe until its meeting scheduled to be held on February 1, 2010.
Motion by Councillor Moscoe
"That the City of Toronto register a complaint with the Provincial Ombudsman on MPAC's failure to provide an accurate Municipal enumeration of tenants."
The City Clerk and the Director of Elections and Registry Services gave a presentation to the Executive Committee on the "2010 Election Community Engagement Program" and filed a copy of their presentation.
Origin
Summary
This report provides an overview of the 2010 Election Community Engagement Program with an emphasis on improving the voters’ list, initiatives to engage eligible electors with special focus on tenants and the implications of Bill 212 (Good Government Act, 2009).
This initiative is being led by the City Clerk’s Office in partnership with many internal and external groups, stakeholders, and community organizations. In addition, the City Clerk’s Office is working jointly with Municipal Property and Assessment Corporation (MPAC) to ensure more tenants are included on the voters’ list.
Financial Impact
The funds for the Community Engagement Program are included in the 2010 election event budget, which forms part of the City Clerk’s 2010 Recommended Operating Budget. Should Council direct staff to undertake additional activities, there may be supplementary costs associated with additional programming.
The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-25318.pdf
A Comparison of Outstanding Requested Amendments to the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, the Assessment Act and Ontario Regulation 101/97 against Bill 212
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-25428.pdf
(November 24, 2009) Presentation - 2010 Election Community Engagement Program
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-25432.pdf
Speakers
Councillor Cliff Jenkins, Ward 25, Don Valley West
Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ward 34, Don Valley East
Councillor Frances Nunziata, Ward 11, York South-Weston
Councillor Michael Walker, Ward 22, St. Paul's