Item - 2020.EX19.20
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Executive Committee on December 10, 2020 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020.
- See also DI11.10
EX19.20 - Remote Participation in Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee Meetings
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on December 16, 17 and 18, 2020, adopted the following:
1. City Council amend the Simplified Procedures for Advisory Bodies to permit remote electronic participation in perpetuity.
2. City Council request the Chief Technology Officer, in consultation with the City Clerk, to explore options for improving accessibility for all participants in remote meetings of Council and Committees, such as captioning, and to report back to the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee by the second quarter of 2021.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-158859.pdf
(November 6, 2020) Report from the City Clerk on Remote participation in Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee meetings
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-158860.pdf
EX19.20 - Remote Participation in Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee Meetings
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council amend the Simplified Procedures for Advisory Bodies to permit remote electronic participation in perpetuity.
2. City Council request the Chief Technology Officer, in consultation with the City Clerk, to explore options for improving accessibility for all participants in remote meetings of Council and Committees, such as captioning, and to report back to the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee by the second quarter of 2021.
Origin
Summary
The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the remote electronic participation amendments to the Simplified Procedures for Advisory Bodies which govern the meetings of Council Advisory Bodies, including the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee, as requested by the Committee.
At present, the amended Simplified Procedures permit any member of an Advisory Body to participate in meetings by electronic means, and be counted for quorum.
As it stands, these amendments will remain in place for a period of one year following the termination of the municipal emergency related to COVID-19.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-158859.pdf
(November 6, 2020) Report from the City Clerk on Remote participation in Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee meetings
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-158860.pdf