Item - 2011.EX4.3
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on April 12, 2011 with amendments.
- This item was considered by the Executive Committee on March 21, 2011 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on April 12, 2011.
EX4.3 - 2010 Election Accessibility Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on April 12 and 13, 2011, adopted the following:
1. City Council receive the report (January 17, 2011) from the City Clerk for information.
2. City Council request the City Clerk to conduct public meetings with individual Advocates and agencies serving people with disabilities, and the City's Disability Issues Committee, to receive their input and feedback on the effectiveness and adequacy of the City's accommodation practices related to the election process.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-36601.pdf
(January 24, 2011) Staff Report - 2010 Toronto Election Report on Accessibility
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-36603.pdf
Appendix A - Staff Report - 2010 Election Accessibility Plan, Outcomes and Summary of Future Actions
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-36602.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That the City Clerk be requested to conduct public meetings with individual Advocates and agencies serving people with disabilities to receive their input and feedback on the effectiveness and adequacy of the City's accommodation practices related to the election process.
Amended by motion 2 by Councillor Davis.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Apr-12-2011 11:14 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX4.3 - Vaughan - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 33 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 12 | Members that were absent are Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Pam McConnell, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Cesar Palacio, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson |
That Councillor Vaughan's motion 1 be amended by adding the words "and the City's Disability Issues Committee" after the word "disabilities" so that the motion now reads as follows:
That the City Clerk be requested to conduct public meetings with individual Advocates and agencies serving people with disabilities and the City's Disability Issues Committee to receive their input and feedback on the effectiveness and adequacy of the City's accommodation practices related to the election process.
Vote (Amend Motion) Apr-12-2011 11:12 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX4.3 - Davis - motion 2 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 34 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 11 | Members that were absent are Raymond Cho, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Pam McConnell, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Cesar Palacio, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Apr-12-2011 11:15 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX4.3 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 33 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 12 | Members that were absent are Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Pam McConnell, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Cesar Palacio, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson |
EX4.3 - 2010 Election Accessibility Report
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that City Council receive the report (January 17, 2011) from the City Clerk for information.
Origin
Summary
In accordance with subsection 12.1(2) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996, as amended (MEA), the City Clerk has prepared a report about the identification, removal and prevention of barriers that affect electors and candidates with disabilities.
The attached report identifies the various initiatives undertaken by the City Clerk's Office for the 2010 election as well as the outcomes and recommended actions for future elections.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-36601.pdf
(January 24, 2011) Staff Report - 2010 Toronto Election Report on Accessibility
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-36603.pdf
Appendix A - Staff Report - 2010 Election Accessibility Plan, Outcomes and Summary of Future Actions
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-36602.pdf