Item - 2013.GM22.15
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 11, 2013 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Government Management Committee on May 13, 2013. It is being forwarded to City Council without recommendations. It will be considered by City Council on June 11, 2013.
GM22.15 - Proposed Electoral Reforms
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on June 11, 12 and 13, 2013, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to amend the Municipal Elections Act to authorize the use and establish the framework of Ranked Choice Voting to permit Toronto City Council to use ranked ballots and instant runoff voting in municipal elections.
2. City Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to commence discussion with the Federal Government of Canada with the view to defining permanent residency for the purposes of considering and permitting permanent residents the right to vote in municipal elections in Toronto.
3. City Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to amend the necessary legislation to allow Permanent Residents the right to vote in municipal elections.
4. In the event the Province of Ontario changes Municipal Elections Act to allow permanent residents to vote, City Council request the Province to ensure that the legislation includes an appropriate time period for permanent residency.
5. City Council request the Province of Ontario to ensure that municipal elections are not held on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays, or on holidays of religious significance.
6. City Council request the City Clerk to form a working group that includes Toronto Employment and Social Services, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the Disability Issues Committee, and community stakeholders to implement internet voting for persons with disabilities in time for the 2014 municipal election.
7. City Council request the City Clerk to monitor developments in internet voting as it pertains to privacy, accessibility, reliability and security issues and to report back to City Council by November 2015 with recommendations as to determine whether it should be adopted in the City-wide municipal elections in 2018.
8. City Council request the City Clerk to implement a civic education strategy once any changes to electoral reforms are put into effect.
9. City Council request the City Clerk to consult with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and to report to the Executive Committee on feasible timelines and structure for a Municipal Election Finance Review.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-57756.pdf
Communications (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/gm/comm/communicationfile-36845.pdf
(May 9, 2013) E-mail from Antony Hilliard (GM.New.GM22.15.2)
(May 9, 2013) E-mail from Bruce Stewart (GM.New.GM22.15.3)
(May 9, 2013) E-mail from Ted Miller (GM.New.GM22.15.4)
(May 9, 2013) E-mail from Rodney Merchant (GM.New.GM22.15.5)
(May 9, 2013) E-mail from Molly Bannerman (GM.New.GM22.15.6)
(May 9, 2013) E-mail from Roy Murray (GM.New.GM22.15.7)
(May 9, 2013) Letter from Derek Larson, Vice-Chair, Civic Engagement Committee, and Brad Evoy, Internal Commissioner, Executive Committee, Graduate Students' Union, University of Toronto (GM.New.GM22.15.8)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/gm/comm/communicationfile-37149.pdf
(May 9, 2013) E-mail from Matt Kassirer (GM.New.GM22.15.9)
(May 9, 2013) E-mail from Annie and Jason Diceman (GM.New.GM22.15.10)
(May 9, 2013) E-mail from David Simmons (GM.New.GM22.15.11)
(May 10, 2013) E-mail from John Caffery (GM.New.GM22.15.12)
(May 10, 2013) E-mail from Jim Rootham (GM.New.GM22.15.13)
(May 11, 2013) E-mail from Raj Bharati (GM.New.GM22.15.14)
(May 12, 2013) E-mail from Tim Rourke (GM.New.GM22.15.15)
(May 13, 2013) Submission from June Macdonald (GM.New.GM22.15.16)
(May 13, 2013) Submission from Joyce Hall, Co-chair, Toronto Chapter of Fair Vote Canada (GM.New.GM22.15.17)
(May 13, 2013) Letter from Gregg Hill (GM.New.GM22.15.18)
(May 13, 2013) Submission from Ryan Endoh, Co-Director of Media Relations, and Trevain Britton, Director of Community Engagement, Toronto Youth Cabinet (GM.New.GM22.15.19)
(May 13, 2013) Submission from Gary Dale, Canadian Muslim Union (GM.New.GM22.15.20)
(May 13, 2013) Submission from Gerry Hobden (GM.New.GM22.15.21)
(May 13, 2013) Submission from Susanne Waldorf, Civics and Environment Commissioner, Graduate Students' Union, University of Toronto (GM.New.GM22.15.22)
Communications (City Council)
(June 11, 2013) Submission from Councillor Minnan-Wong - material from Citizenship and Immigration Canada on eligibility for citizenship (CC.New.GM22.15.24)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/cc/comm/communicationfile-38063.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Receive Item) Jun-11-2013 5:34 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - GM22.15 - Minnan-Wong - motion 1 - Receive the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 16 | Members that voted Yes are Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, David Shiner |
| Total members that voted No: 25 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Mary Fragedakis, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Karen Stintz, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Raymond Cho, Paula Fletcher, Norman Kelly, Michael Thompson |
That City Council direct the City Clerk to create additional advance voting days during the Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding Election Day, as prescribed in the Municipal Election Act.
That City Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to amend the necessary legislation to allow Permanent Residents the right to vote in municipal elections.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jun-11-2013 5:35 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - GM22.15 - McConnell - motion 2b |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 21 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Sarah Doucette, Mary Fragedakis, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 20 | Members that voted No are Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, John Filion, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, David Shiner, Karen Stintz |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Raymond Cho, Paula Fletcher, Norman Kelly, Michael Thompson |
That City Council request the Province of Ontario to ensure that municipal elections are not held on Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays, or on holidays of religious significance.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jun-11-2013 5:36 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - GM22.15 - Pasternak - motion 3 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 34 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, John Filion, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 7 | Members that voted No are Ana Bailão, Mike Del Grande, Sarah Doucette, Josh Matlow, Peter Milczyn, Ron Moeser, Karen Stintz |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Raymond Cho, Paula Fletcher, Norman Kelly, Michael Thompson |
That:
1. City Council request the Ontario government amend the Municipal Elections Act to authorize the use and establish the framework of Ranked Choice Voting to permit Toronto City Council to use ranked ballots and instant runoff voting in municipal elections.
2. City Council direct the City Clerk to monitor developments in internet voting as it pertains to privacy, accessibility, reliability and security issues and to report back to City Council by November 2015 with recommendations as to determine whether it should be adopted in the City-wide municipal elections in 2018.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jun-11-2013 5:38 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - GM22.15 - Wong-Tam - motion 4 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 26 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Mary Fragedakis, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Karen Stintz, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 15 | Members that voted No are Maria Augimeri, Vincent Crisanti, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), John Parker, David Shiner |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Raymond Cho, Paula Fletcher, Norman Kelly, Michael Thompson |
That City Council request the City Clerk to extend the voting hours in the 2014 City of Toronto municipal election from 10am – 8pm to 9am – 9pm to match poll station hours in provincial elections.
That City Council request the City Clerk to conduct a review on which provinces in Canada allow for the organization, registration and financing of political parties at the municipal level and to report on the results of the review to the Government Management Committee.
That City Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to commence discussion with the Federal Government of Canada with the view to defining permanent residency for the purposes of considering and permitting permanent residents the right to vote in municipal elections in Toronto.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jun-11-2013 5:39 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - GM22.15 - Ainslie - motion 7a |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 24 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Mary Fragedakis, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Karen Stintz, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 17 | Members that voted No are Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Mike Del Grande, John Filion, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), John Parker, David Shiner |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Raymond Cho, Paula Fletcher, Norman Kelly, Michael Thompson |
That City Council request the City Clerk to monitor the progress being made in the construction of tools and safeguards to provide for the utilization of Internet voting by the 2018 City of Toronto municipal election.
That in the event the Province of Ontario changes the Ontario Municipal Elections Act to allow permanent residents to vote, City Council request the Province to ensure that the legislation includes an appropriate time period for permanent residency.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jun-11-2013 5:40 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - GM22.15 - Ainslie - motion 7c |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 33 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 8 | Members that voted No are Janet Davis, Doug Ford, Doug Holyday, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Peter Milczyn, Ron Moeser, James Pasternak |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Raymond Cho, Paula Fletcher, Norman Kelly, Michael Thompson |
That City Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to amend the necessary legislation to permit Toronto City Council to consider the use of ranked ballots and instant runoff voting in the 2018 municipal election and that the City Clerk report back to the Government Management Committee on the outcome of this request.
That City Council request the City Clerk to implement a civic education strategy once any changes to electoral reforms are put into effect.
Vote (Amend Item) Jun-11-2013 5:41 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - GM22.15 - Ainslie - motion 7e |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 37 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 4 | Members that voted No are Doug Ford, Doug Holyday, Giorgio Mammoliti, Ron Moeser |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Raymond Cho, Paula Fletcher, Norman Kelly, Michael Thompson |
City Council request the City Clerk to form a working group that includes Toronto Employment and Social Services, Social Development, Finance and Administration, the Disability Issues Committee, and community stakeholders to implement internet voting for persons with disabilities in time for the 2014 municipal election.
Vote (Amend Item) Jun-11-2013 5:41 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - GM22.15 - Vaughan - motion 8 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 31 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Mike Layton, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 10 | Members that voted No are Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Doug Holyday, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), John Parker, Anthony Perruzza |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Raymond Cho, Paula Fletcher, Norman Kelly, Michael Thompson |
That City Council request the City Clerk to consult with the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and to report to the Executive Committee on feasible timelines and structure for a Municipal Election Finance Review.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jun-11-2013 5:42 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - GM22.15 - Carroll - motion 9 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 31 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Mary Fragedakis, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Karen Stintz, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 10 | Members that voted No are Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Giorgio Mammoliti, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), John Parker, Anthony Perruzza, David Shiner |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Raymond Cho, Paula Fletcher, Norman Kelly, Michael Thompson |
That City Council request the Province of Ontario to amend the Municipal Elections Act to provide for a shorter campaign period of six to eight weeks, to make the municipal campaign period comparable to the provincial and federal campaign periods.
That Part 1 of motion 4, by Councillor Wong-Tam be amended by adding the words " for the Office of Mayor only and, should a ranked ballot system for Mayor be used by the City of Toronto, the City Clerk be requested to submit an evaluation report to City Council within the first year of the following term" so that Part 1 now reads:
1. City Council request the Ontario government amend the Municipal Elections Act to authorize the use and establish the framework of Ranked Choice Voting to permit Toronto City Council to use ranked ballots and instant runoff voting in municipal elections for the Office of Mayor only and,should a ranked ballot system for Mayor be used by the City of Toronto, the City Clerk be requested to submit an evaluation report to City Council within the first year of the following term.
Vote (Amend Motion) Jun-11-2013 5:37 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - GM22.15 - Filion - motion 11 - amending motion 4 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 15 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, John Filion, Mary Fragedakis, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Pam McConnell, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Karen Stintz |
| Total members that voted No: 26 | Members that voted No are Ana Bailão, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Doug Ford, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Anthony Perruzza, David Shiner, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Raymond Cho, Paula Fletcher, Norman Kelly, Michael Thompson |
GM22.15 - Proposed Electoral Reforms
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Without Recs
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Government Management Committee submits the item to City Council without recommendation.
Origin
Summary
This report responds to various Committee requests on the feasibility of implementing electoral reforms in the City's elections: (1) holding elections on a Saturday or Sunday; (2) allowing permanent residents the right to vote; (3) using ranked choice voting; and (4) providing internet voting for voters with disabilities.
The Municipal Elections Act, 1996 ("MEA") governs the administration of municipal elections in Ontario. A number of amendments to the MEA and possibly other affected legislation are required in order for the proposed reforms to take effect. Due to the size, scope and complexity of elections in Toronto, it takes years to plan for each regular election. A decision to implement any electoral reforms should be made as early as possible, well in advance of a regular election year. A late-term decision to implement any of the reforms may impact the successful delivery of the election which could expose the City to potential court challenges.
The full implications of the reforms cannot be determined until the specific details of the policy and legislation have been determined. The nature of these proposed reforms also requires extensive consultation with various stakeholders. This report outlines some of the key considerations and issues should Council wish to request the province for legislative amendments.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-57756.pdf
Communications
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/gm/comm/communicationfile-36845.pdf
(May 9, 2013) E-mail from Antony Hilliard (GM.New.GM22.15.2)
(May 9, 2013) E-mail from Bruce Stewart (GM.New.GM22.15.3)
(May 9, 2013) E-mail from Ted Miller (GM.New.GM22.15.4)
(May 9, 2013) E-mail from Rodney Merchant (GM.New.GM22.15.5)
(May 9, 2013) E-mail from Molly Bannerman (GM.New.GM22.15.6)
(May 9, 2013) E-mail from Roy Murray (GM.New.GM22.15.7)
(May 9, 2013) Letter from Derek Larson, Vice-Chair, Civic Engagement Committee, and Brad Evoy, Internal Commissioner, Executive Committee, Graduate Students' Union, University of Toronto (GM.New.GM22.15.8)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2013/gm/comm/communicationfile-37149.pdf
(May 9, 2013) E-mail from Matt Kassirer (GM.New.GM22.15.9)
(May 9, 2013) E-mail from Annie and Jason Diceman (GM.New.GM22.15.10)
(May 9, 2013) E-mail from David Simmons (GM.New.GM22.15.11)
(May 10, 2013) E-mail from John Caffery (GM.New.GM22.15.12)
(May 10, 2013) E-mail from Jim Rootham (GM.New.GM22.15.13)
(May 11, 2013) E-mail from Raj Bharati (GM.New.GM22.15.14)
(May 12, 2013) E-mail from Tim Rourke (GM.New.GM22.15.15)
(May 13, 2013) Submission from June Macdonald (GM.New.GM22.15.16)
(May 13, 2013) Submission from Joyce Hall, Co-chair, Toronto Chapter of Fair Vote Canada (GM.New.GM22.15.17)
(May 13, 2013) Letter from Gregg Hill (GM.New.GM22.15.18)
(May 13, 2013) Submission from Ryan Endoh, Co-Director of Media Relations, and Trevain Britton, Director of Community Engagement, Toronto Youth Cabinet (GM.New.GM22.15.19)
(May 13, 2013) Submission from Gary Dale, Canadian Muslim Union (GM.New.GM22.15.20)
(May 13, 2013) Submission from Gerry Hobden (GM.New.GM22.15.21)
(May 13, 2013) Submission from Susanne Waldorf, Civics and Environment Commissioner, Graduate Students' Union, University of Toronto (GM.New.GM22.15.22)
Speakers
Susanne Waldorf, Civics and Environment Commissioner, Graduate Students' Union, University of Toronto (Submission Filed)
Joyce Hall, Co-Chair, Toronto Chapter of Fair Vote Canada (Submission Filed)
Gerry Hobden, Co-Chair, Toronto Chapter of Fair Vote Canada (Submission Filed)
Miroslav Glavic
Jim Rootham (Submission Filed)
June Macdonald (Submission Filed)
Ryan Endoh, Toronto Youth Cabinet (Submission Filed)
Desmond Cole
Dave Meslin, Ranked Ballot Initiative of Toronto
Councillor Janet Davis
Motions
That consideration of the item be deferred indefinitely.
Vote (Defer Item Indefinitely) May-13-2013
| Result: Lost (tie) | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 3 | Members that voted Yes are Vincent Crisanti, Doug Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie (Chair), Mary Fragedakis, Pam McConnell |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |
That the City Clerk be requested to report to the Government Management Committee on the legislative amendments required to create a new Province of Toronto.
That the City Clerk be requested to report to the Government Management Committee on what would be required to implement a political party system for municipal elections in Toronto.
That the City Clerk be requested to report to the Government Management Committee on the feasibility of reducing the number of councillors in the City of Toronto from 44 to 22.
That City Council request the City Clerk to create additional advance voting days during the Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding Election Day, as prescribed in the Municipal Elections Act, 1996.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) May-13-2013
| Result: Lost (tie) | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 3 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie (Chair), Mary Fragedakis, Pam McConnell |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Vincent Crisanti, Doug Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |
That City Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to amend the necessary legislation to allow permanent residents the right to vote.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) May-13-2013
| Result: Lost (tie) | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 3 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie (Chair), Mary Fragedakis, Pam McConnell |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Vincent Crisanti, Doug Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |
That City Council direct the City Clerk to form a working group that includes Toronto Employment and Social Services, Social Development, Finance and Administrations, the Disability Issues Committee, and community stakeholders to implement internet voting for persons with disabilities.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) May-13-2013
| Result: Lost (tie) | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 3 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie (Chair), Mary Fragedakis, Pam McConnell |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Vincent Crisanti, Doug Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |
That City Council forward the report (April 24, 2013) from the City Manager and the City Clerk, and adopted recommendations to all area school boards and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario for comment to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) May-13-2013
| Result: Lost (tie) | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 3 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie (Chair), Mary Fragedakis, Pam McConnell |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Vincent Crisanti, Doug Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |
That the City Manager be requested to report to the Government Management Committee on the legislative amendments required to implement options for strengthening the office of the Mayor in Toronto.
City Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, in consultation with other stakeholders such as the school boards and the Ministry of Education, to amend all necessary legislation to permit future municipal elections to occur in Toronto on Saturdays.
Vote (Amend Item) May-13-2013
| Result: Lost (tie) | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 3 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie (Chair), Mary Fragedakis, Pam McConnell |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Vincent Crisanti, Doug Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |
That City Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to commence discussion with the Federal Government of Canada with the view to defining permanent residency for the purposes of permitting permanent residents the right to vote in municipal elections in Ontario
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) May-13-2013
| Result: Lost (tie) | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 3 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie (Chair), Mary Fragedakis, Pam McConnell |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Vincent Crisanti, Doug Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |
That City Council request the Toronto City Clerk's Office to monitor the progress being made in the construction of tools and safeguards to provide for the utilization of Internet voting by the 2018 City of Toronto municipal election.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) May-13-2013
| Result: Lost (tie) | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 3 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie (Chair), Mary Fragedakis, Pam McConnell |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Vincent Crisanti, Doug Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |
That City Council request the City Clerk's Office to ensure the revamped 2014 municipal election website has:
a. a fully integrated ward search function;
b. individual campaigns contact information listed if permission is granted to the City Clerk; and
c. provided a hyperlink to candidates websites if permission is granted to the City Clerk.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) May-13-2013
| Result: Lost (tie) | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 3 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie (Chair), Mary Fragedakis, Pam McConnell |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Vincent Crisanti, Doug Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |
That City Council request the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing to amend the necessary legislation to permit Toronto City Council to use ranked ballots and instant runoff voting in municipal elections and that the City Clerk report back to the Government Management Committee on the outcome of this request.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) May-13-2013
| Result: Lost (tie) | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 3 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie (Chair), Mary Fragedakis, Pam McConnell |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Vincent Crisanti, Doug Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |
Vote (Adopt Item) May-13-2013
| Result: Lost (tie) | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 3 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie (Chair), Mary Fragedakis, Pam McConnell |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Vincent Crisanti, Doug Ford, Giorgio Mammoliti |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |