Item - 2012.EX15.15

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Executive Committee on January 24, 2012. The Executive Committee has referred this item to an official or other body without making a decision. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the referral.

EX15.15 - Civic Engagement Office

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Referred

Committee Decision

The Executive Committee requested the City Manager and the City Clerk to report to the Government Management Committee on the letter (January 10, 2012) from Councillor Paul Ainslie, which includes the following recommendation:

"1. The City Manager and City Clerk report on opportunities to improve the availability of information about governance and opportunities for citizen engagement in the rotunda of City Hall:

a. Opening a Civic Engagement Office in the Rotunda to act as a one stop resource centre for citizens.

b. Launch of a "Dialogue to reconnect people with government", to be launched in 2012.

c. Civic Engagement Staff be dedicated to supporting resident community groups.

d. To install better signage in Toronto City Hall and Civic Centres to guide residents through the areas enabling all to conduct city business in a more fluid manner."

Origin

(January 10, 2012) Letter from Councillor Paul Ainslie

Summary

Opportunities to improve the availability of information about governance for citizen engagement, is a priority. Creating, a one stop resource centre for residents and community groups would enable city staff to address these needs.

Background Information

(January 10, 2012) Letter from Councillor Paul Ainslie on Civic Engagement Office (EX15.15)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-44389.pdf

Communications

(January 24, 2012) E-mail from Janice Etter (EX.New.EX15.15.1)

Motions

Motion to Refer Item moved by Councillor Paul Ainslie (Carried)

That the City Manager and the City Clerk report on this matter to the Government Management Committee.