Item - 2019.GL10.6
Tracking Status
- City Council considered this item on December 17 and 18, 2019 and referred this item to an official or another committee or body. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the referral.
- This item was considered by the General Government and Licensing Committee on December 2, 2019 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on December 17 and 18, 2019.
GL10.6 - City Hall Council Chamber Modernization Options
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Referred
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on December 17 and 18, 2019, referred Item GL10.6 to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the City Clerk, and City Council directed the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the City Clerk to explore options to integrate the modernization of the Council Chamber into existing capital initiatives, including accessibility, security, technology and state-of-good-repair projects or programs.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/gl/bgrd/backgroundfile-140195.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(December 2, 2019) E-mail from Miguel Avila-Velarde (GL.New.GL10.6.2)
Motions (City Council)
That City Council refer the Item to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the City Clerk and City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the City Clerk to explore options to integrate the modernization of the Council Chamber into existing capital initiatives, including accessibility, security, technology and state-of-good-repair projects or programs.
6a - Additional Information on City Hall Council Chamber Modernization Options
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/gl/bgrd/backgroundfile-140659.pdf
GL10.6 - City Hall Council Chamber Modernization Options
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that:
1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the City Clerk to undertake a feasibility study for the modernization of the City Hall Council Chamber.
2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the City Clerk, in consultation with the Chief Technology Officer, to report to the Budget Committee during the 2021 Budget process on the capital funding required in 2021 and future years for a detailed design and construction of the City Hall Council Chamber modernization to address accessibility, security, technology, and current needs of the Members of Council.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to provide information about modernization options for the City Hall Council Chamber requested by the General Government and Licensing Committee at its October meeting. There is a unique opportunity to address a number of issues with the Council Chamber, including achieving compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act prior to the January 1, 2025 deadline, enhance security and life safety requirements, update of Chamber technologies, and meeting the needs of the Members of Council.
A Council Chamber project can be rolled out in phases to minimize disturbance to activities in the Chamber. During the construction phase, City Council would need to meet in an alternate location, as the Chamber would be closed. A contingency plan for off-site meetings is maintained by the City Clerk.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/gl/bgrd/backgroundfile-140195.pdf
Communications
(December 2, 2019) E-mail from Miguel Avila-Velarde (GL.New.GL10.6.2)
Speakers
Motions
That the item be referred to the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the City Clerk, with a request to report to the General Government and Licensing Committee at its meeting on January 6, 2020.
6a - Additional Information on City Hall Council Chamber Modernization Options
Origin
Summary
In response to a request from the General Government and Licensing Committee, this report provides further information about 1) the accessibility and security issues related to the modernization of the City Hall Council Chamber, and 2) the scope of work that would be included in the proposed feasibility study.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2019/gl/bgrd/backgroundfile-140659.pdf