Item - 2010.EX40.1
Tracking Status
- City Council considered this item on February 22 and 23, 2010 and received the item for information. No further action will be taken on this item.
- This item was considered by Executive Committee on February 1, 2010 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on February 22 and 23, 2010.
EX40.1 - Report on a Protocol for Member Involvement in Other Wards
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Received
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on February 22 and 23, 2010 received Item EX40.1 for information.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-26716.pdf
Appendix 1 - Protocol for Member Involvement in Other Wards
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-26717.pdf
Appendix 2 - Report to Council by former Integrity Commissioner David Mullan on Involvement of Members in Matters Arising in Other Members' Wards, September 15, 2005
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-26718.pdf
Appendix 3 - 2004 Staff Protocol for Member Requests
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-26719.pdf
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/cc/comm/communicationfile-13944.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That Recommendation 1 of the Executive Committee be deleted and that Council adopt the following instead:
1. City Council amend Part 5 of Appendix 1 in the report (January 18, 2010) from the Integrity Commissioner, to read as follows:
5. If the outside Member wishes to involve City staff at a meeting in another Member’s Ward, staff should note all the pertinent information and advise the requesting Councillor or official, that this information will be forwarded to the relevant Ward Councillor for follow-up. Staff should immediately advise the Ward Councillor and make arrangements as necessary to deal with the matter, having regard for the urgency of the request, the availability of staff and other work program priorities.
(Due to Council's adoption of motion 4 by Councillor Moscoe, motion 1 by Councillor Lindsay Luby was not voted on.)
That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, Council end the debate on this Item and take the vote immediately. (This procedural motion requires a two-thirds vote to carry.)
Vote (End Debate) Feb-22-2010 3:44 PM
| Result: Lost | Two-Thirds Required - EX40.1 - End debate |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 17 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Sandra Bussin (Chair), Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Mark Grimes, Suzan Hall, A.A. Heaps, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Howard Moscoe, Cesar Palacio, Kyle Rae |
| Total members that voted No: 11 | Members that voted No are Brian Ashton, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Doug Holyday, Cliff Jenkins, Pam McConnell, Peter Milczyn, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata, John Parker, Anthony Perruzza |
| Total members that were Absent: 17 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Feldman, John Filion, Adam Giambrone, Joe Mihevc, David Miller, Case Ootes, Joe Pantalone, Gord Perks, Bill Saundercook, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Michael Walker |
That:
1. the recommendations of the Executive Committee be deleted; and
2. City Council adopt the Protocol for Member Involvement in Other Wards, attached as Appendix 1 to the report (January 18, 2010) from the Integrity Commissioner.
(Due to Council's adoption of motion 4 by Councillor Moscoe, motion 1 by Councillor Ford was not voted on.)
That Motion 1 by Councillor Lindsay Luby be amended by adding the following new Part 2:
2. The Integrity Commissioner be requested to amend Part 4 of Appendix 1 in order to reflect a protocol similar to that set out in Part 5, as amended.
(Due to Council's adoption of motion 4 by Councillor Moscoe, motion 1 by Councillor Hall was not voted on.)
Vote (Receive Item) Feb-22-2010 4:20 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX40.1 - Moscoe - Motion 4 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 20 | Members that voted Yes are Sandra Bussin (Chair), Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Janet Davis, Mike Del Grande, John Filion, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Giorgio Mammoliti, Ron Moeser, Howard Moscoe, Frances Nunziata, John Parker, Anthony Perruzza, Kyle Rae, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan |
| Total members that voted No: 14 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Brian Ashton, Maria Augimeri, Frank Di Giorgio, Paula Fletcher, Suzan Hall, Cliff Jenkins, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Pam McConnell, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Cesar Palacio |
| Total members that were Absent: 11 | Members that were absent are Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Feldman, Adam Giambrone, A.A. Heaps, David Miller, Case Ootes, Joe Pantalone, Gord Perks, Bill Saundercook, David Shiner, Michael Walker |
EX40.1 - Report on a Protocol for Member Involvement in Other Wards
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council amend Part 5 of Appendix 1 in the report (January 18, 2010) from the Integrity Commissioner, to read as follows:
"5. If the outside Member wishes to involve City staff at a meeting in another Member's Ward, their request must be made only through the Deputy City Mangers or General Manager of the Division or Divisions."
2. City Council adopt the Protocol for Member Involvement in Other Wards, attached as Appendix 1 to the report (January 18, 2010) from the Integrity Commissioner, as amended by Recommendation 1. above.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Executive Committee referred the staff protocol, contained in Appendix III of the report (January 18, 2010) from the Integrity Commissioner, to the City Manager to reflect the amended Part 5, in Appendix I, in the Councillor protocol.
Origin
Summary
On September 28, 2005, Council adopted a report from the former Integrity Commissioner recommending that Council reaffirm the principle that a Member of Council may intervene on a ward matter in another Member’s ward, that the City Manager in consultation with the Integrity Commissioner prepare a Protocol for Council on Members of Council intervening on a ward matter in another Member’s ward, and amendments to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council reflecting the Protocol’s standards for intervention on a ward matter in another Member’s ward.
This report completes Council’s direction by proposing a Protocol that is aligned with the work done by the former Integrity Commissioner. The Code of Conduct for Members of Council does not require amendment at this time, because it includes a requirement that Members of Council follow protocols and policies put in place by Council.
The City Manager’s office has been consulted and is content that the proposed Protocol be brought to Council by the Integrity Commissioner.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-26716.pdf
Appendix 1 - Protocol for Member Involvement in Other Wards
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-26717.pdf
Appendix 2 - Report to Council by former Integrity Commissioner David Mullan on Involvement of Members in Matters Arising in Other Members' Wards, September 15, 2005
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-26718.pdf
Appendix 3 - 2004 Staff Protocol for Member Requests
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2010/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-26719.pdf
Speakers
Councillor Frances Nunziata, Ward 11, York South-Weston
Motions
That Part 5 of Appendix 1 be deleted and replaced as follows:
“5. If the outside member wishes to involve City staff, at a meeting in another member’s ward, their request must be made only through the Deputy City Managers or General Manager of the Division or Divisions."
That the staff protocol contained in Appendix III of the report be referred to the City Manager to reflect the amended Item 5 in the Councillor protocol.
That the Executive Committee defer consideration of the report (January 18, 2010) from the Integrity Commissioner to give the Integrity Commissioner the ability to submit a further report to the Executive Committee that better reflects Council’s protocol on this issue, such report to be submitted to the December 9, 2010 meeting of the Executive Committee.