Item - 2020.TE12.62

Tracking Status

TE12.62 - Reviewing Proposed Security Upgrades at Toronto and East York Community Council

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Ward:
14 - Toronto - Danforth

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

 

1. Requested the Corporate Real Estate Management staff to provide a presentation at the February 5, 2020 Toronto and East York Community Council meeting on the proposed enhanced security measures being considered for City Hall, in particular, pertaining to members of the public who will be attending the Toronto and East York Community Council meetings.

Origin

(January 8, 2020) Letter from Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth

Summary

There are always many residents who come to Toronto and East York Community Council to make deputations and to follow items of interest. At times depending on the issues being considered there can be almost 100 residents at our Committee. Very often there are more residents attending Toronto and East York Community Counci than most standing committees. 

 

Resident engagement is a hallmark of Community Councils.

 

City Council is set to consider new City Hall security measures for the public at the January meeting. 

 

Toronto and East York Community Council would like to ensure that the new plan would not unnecessarily impede public involvement or create unseen operational issues on those days when there are 100+ residents in attendance. 

Background Information

(January 8, 2020) Letter from Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 14, Toronto-Danforth - Reviewing Proposed Security Upgrades at Toronto and East York Community Council
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-141650.pdf

Motions

1 - Motion to Add New Business at Committee moved by Councillor Paula Fletcher (Carried)

2 - Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor Paula Fletcher (Carried)

Vote (Adopt Item) Jan-08-2020

Result: Carried Majority Required
Total members that voted Yes: 7 Members that voted Yes are Brad Bradford, Joe Cressy, Paula Fletcher, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Gord Perks (Chair), Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 0 Members that voted No are
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are Ana Bailão
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council