Item - 2011.CD1.6
Tracking Status
- City Council considered this item on February 7, 2011 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 Community Development and Recreation Committee on January 21, 2011 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on February 7, 2011.
CD1.6 - Childcare Development Task Force
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Referred
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on February 7 and 8, 2011, referred Item CD1.6 to the Mayor with requests that:
1. the Mayor establish a Mayor's Task Force on Childcare Development to be chaired by Councillor Mammoliti;
2. the Mayor's Task Force on Childcare Development report through the Executive Committee to City Council for its July 2011 meeting; and
3. the Mayor's Task Force on Child Care Development include the following parameters for the work of the Task Force, as recommended the Community Development and Recreation Committee:
a. City Council charge the Task Force with identifying and assessing options for expanding high quality, affordable and accessible childcare, that is part of an integrated system of early childhood development and diversifying childcare delivery models to meet the future needs of Toronto’s families in the context of other governmental legislative changes and policy initiatives.
b. City Council include in the membership of the Task Force a broad cross-section of stakeholders, including, but not limited to, government, business, labour, education, academia, childcare service providers, community-based service sector and parents/families.
c. City Council direct the General Manager of Children’s Services and the Executive Director of Social Development, Finance and Administration to jointly develop the Terms of Reference for the Task Force to be submitted to City Council for approval.
d. City Council direct that the General Manager, Children's Services, seek input from the Interdivisional Committee on Integrated Children's Services, the Child Care Advisory Committee, the Toronto Coalition for Better Child Care, the Best Start Network, child care and early childhood education experts and other appropriate stakeholder groups, and report to the March 25, 2011, meeting of the Community Development and Recreation Committee on the mandate and membership of the proposed Child Care Development Task Force.
e. City Council include all Toronto school boards in the membership of the Childcare Development Task Force.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-34856.pdf
Communications (Committee)
Motions (City Council)
That the General Manager, Children's Services be requested to forward to the Childcare Development Task Force and Members of City Council a copy of all Coroners' reports, public inquiry findings and relevant government legislation, as part of this undertaking.
(Due to Council's adoption of motion 2 by Councillor Mammoliti, motion 1 by Councillor Vaughan was not put to a vote.)
That City Council refer this Item to the Mayor with a request that he establish a Mayor's Task Force on Childcare Development, to be chaired by Councillor Mammoliti.
(Amended by motions 3a and 4 by Councillors Mihevc and Grimes, respectively.)
Vote (Refer Item) Feb-07-2011 4:28 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD1.6 - Mammoliti referral motion 2, as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 34 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 5 | Members that voted No are Sarah Doucette, Doug Holyday, Pam McConnell, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Gary Crawford, John Filion, Doug Ford, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Cesar Palacio |
Speaker Nunziata ruled that motion 2 by Councillor Mammoliti was in order.
Challenged by Councillor Gord Perks
That Motion 2 by Councillor Mammoliti be amended to include the following parameters for work of the Mayor's Task Force, as recommended the Community Development and Recreation Committee:
3. City Council charge the Task Force with identifying and assessing options for expanding high quality, affordable and accessible childcare, that is part of an integrated system of early childhood development and diversifying childcare delivery models to meet the future needs of Toronto’s families in the context of other governmental legislative changes and policy initiatives.
4. City Council include in the membership of the Task Force a broad cross-section of stakeholders, including, but not limited to, government, business, labour, education, academia, childcare service providers, community-based service sector and parents/families.
5. City Council direct the General Manager of Children’s Services and the Executive Director of Social Development, Finance and Administration to jointly develop the Terms of Reference for the Task Force to be submitted to City Council for approval.
6. City Council direct that the General Manager, Children's Services, seek input from the Interdivisional Committee on Integrated Children's Services, the Child Care Advisory Committee, the Toronto Coalition for Better Child Care, the Best Start Network, child care and early childhood education experts and other appropriate stakeholder groups, and report to the March 25, 2011, meeting of the Community Development and Recreation Committee on the mandate and membership of the proposed Child Care Development Task Force.
7. City Council include all Toronto school boards in the membership of the Childcare Development Task Force.
Vote (Amend Motion) Feb-07-2011 4:20 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD1.6 - Mihevc - motion 3, Part 3 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 31 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Mike Layton, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Adam Vaughan |
| Total members that voted No: 5 | Members that voted No are Michelle Berardinetti, Mike Del Grande, Doug Holyday, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that were Absent: 9 | Members that were absent are Gary Crawford, Glenn De Baeremaeker, John Filion, Doug Ford, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Cesar Palacio |
Vote (Amend Motion) Feb-07-2011 4:21 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD1.6 - Mihevc - motion 3, Part 4 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 34 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Mike Layton, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Michelle Berardinetti, Mike Del Grande, Doug Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 8 | Members that were absent are Gary Crawford, John Filion, Doug Ford, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Cesar Palacio |
Vote (Amend Motion) Feb-07-2011 4:22 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD1.6 - Mihevc - motion 3, Part 5 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 34 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 5 | Members that voted No are Mike Del Grande, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, David Shiner, Karen Stintz |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Gary Crawford, John Filion, Doug Ford, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Cesar Palacio |
Vote (Amend Motion) Feb-07-2011 4:23 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD1.6 - Mihevc - motion 3, Part 6 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 34 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 5 | Members that voted No are Mike Del Grande, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Ron Moeser, John Parker |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Gary Crawford, John Filion, Doug Ford, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Cesar Palacio |
Vote (Amend Motion) Feb-07-2011 4:24 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD1.6 - Mihevc - motion 3, Part 7 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 37 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Mike Del Grande, Doug Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Gary Crawford, John Filion, Doug Ford, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Cesar Palacio |
That Motion 2 by Councillor Mammoliti be amended to provide that, as per Council's Procedure By-law, the Mayor's Task Force report through the Community Development and Recreation Committee. The report back to be considered by City Council at its July 2011 meeting.
Vote (Amend Motion) Feb-07-2011 4:26 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - CD1.6 - Mihevc - balance of motion 3 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 19 | Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, John Parker, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 20 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Giorgio Mammoliti, Peter Milczyn, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Gary Crawford, John Filion, Doug Ford, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Cesar Palacio |
Vote (Amend Motion) Feb-07-2011 4:27 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD1.6 - Grimes - motion 4 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 34 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Peter Milczyn, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 5 | Members that voted No are Maria Augimeri, Pam McConnell, Joe Mihevc, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Gary Crawford, John Filion, Doug Ford, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Cesar Palacio |
Speaker Nunziata proposed that Councillor Mammoliti's speaking time be extended so that he could complete his remarks.
Vote (Extend Speaking Time) Feb-07-2011 3:19 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CD1.6 - Extend speaking time for Councillor Mammoliti |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 34 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Rob Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Mark Grimes |
| Total members that were Absent: 10 | Members that were absent are Gary Crawford, John Filion, Doug Ford, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Denzil Minnan-Wong, James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, David Shiner |
CD1.6 - Childcare Development Task Force
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Community Development and Recreation Committee recommends that:
1. City Council establish a Task Force on Childcare Development, to report through the Community Development and Recreation Committee effective upon terms of reference approved by Council.
2. City Council include in the composition of the Task Force the Chair of the Community Development and Recreation Committee by right of office (Councillor Mammoliti) or his or her designate.
3. City Council charge the Task Force with identifying and assessing options for expanding high quality, affordable and accessible childcare, that is part of an integrated system of early childhood development and diversifying childcare delivery models to meet the future needs of Toronto’s families in the context of other governmental legislative changes and policy initiatives.
4. City Council include in the membership of the Task Force a broad cross-section of stakeholders, including, but not limited to, government, business, labour, education, academia, childcare service providers, community-based service sector and parents/families.
5. City Council direct the General Manager of Children’s Services and the Executive Director of Social Development, Finance and Administration to jointly develop the Terms of Reference for the Task Force to be submitted to City Council for approval.
6. City Council direct that the General Manager, Children's Services, seek input from the Interdivisional Committee on Integrated Children's Services, the Child Care Advisory Committee, the Toronto Coalition for Better Child Care, the Best Start Network, child care and early childhood education experts and other appropriate stakeholder groups, and report to the March 25, 2011, meeting of the Community Development and Recreation Committee on the mandate and membership of the proposed Child Care Development Task Force.
7. City Council include all Toronto school boards in the membership of the Childcare Development Task Force.
Origin
Summary
Exploring options for expanding access to affordable, quality childcare is a priority for the new Toronto Council. Without appropriate levels of this critical service, the social development and economic success of Toronto is constrained.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/cd/bgrd/backgroundfile-34856.pdf
Communications
Speakers
Motions
That the Community Development and Recreation Committee refer Item CD1.6 to the General Manager, Children's Services, with the request that she seek input from the Interdivisional Committee on Integrated Children's Services, the Child Care Advisory Committee, the Toronto Coalition for Better Child Care, the Best Start Network, child care and early childhood education experts and other appropriate stakeholder groups, and report to the March 25, 2011, meeting of the Community Development and Recreation Committee on the mandate and membership of the proposed Child Care Development Task Force.
That the General Manager, Children's Services, seek input from the Interdivisional Committee on Integrated Children's Services, the Child Care Advisory Committee, the Toronto Coalition for Better Child Care, the Best Start Network, child care and early childhood education experts and other appropriate stakeholder groups, and report to the March 25, 2011, meeting of the Community Development and Recreation Committee on the mandate and membership of the proposed Child Care Development Task Force.
That all Toronto school boards be included in the membership of the Childcare Development Task Force.
That Recommendation 3 be amended to say "expanding high quality, affordable and accessible child care".
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Jan-21-2011
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 4 | Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Janet Davis, Giorgio Mammoliti (Chair), Josh Matlow |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Joe Mihevc |