Item - 2012.GM11.3
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 5, 2012 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by Government Management Committee on February 23, 2012 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on March 5, 2012.
GM11.3 - Toronto City Hall - Accreditation Process for Members of the City Hall Press Gallery
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on March 5, 6 and 7, 2012, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the City Hall Press Gallery Accreditation Policy and Procedure set out in Appendix A of the report (February 6, 2012) from the City Manager, subject to any minor modifications or stylistic changes.
2. City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designate(s), to take the necessary measures to implement Part 1 above.
3. City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designate(s), to make any necessary modifications to procedures from time to time, and to make any final determination on an individual's eligibility for a City Media Badge or the revocation of a City Media Badge, on such terms and conditions as he deems appropriate.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-45109.pdf
(February 6, 2012) Appendix A to Item GM11.3 - Press Gallery Accredition Policy and Procedure
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-45110.pdf
(February 6, 2012) Appendix B to Item GM11.3 - Current Media Leases - Press Gallery - Tenants' List
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-45111.pdf
(February 6, 2012) Appendix C to Item GM11.3 - Research - Accreditation Process for Members of the City Hall Press Gallery
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-45112.pdf
GM11.3 - Toronto City Hall - Accreditation Process for Members of the City Hall Press Gallery
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Government Management Committee recommends that:
1. City Council approve the City Hall Press Gallery Accreditation Policy and Procedure set out in Appendix A of this report (February 6, 2012) from the City Manager, subject to any minor modifications or stylistic changes.
2. City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designate(s), to take the necessary measures to implement the above recommendation.
3. City Council authorize the City Manager, or his designate(s), be authorized to make any necessary modifications to procedures from time to time, and be authorized to make any final determination on an individual's eligibility for a City Media Badge or the revocation of a City Media Badge, on such terms and conditions as he deems appropriate.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Government Management Committee requested City Manager's staff, in consultation with the President of the Toronto City Hall Press Gallery, to report to the Government Management Committee as soon as possible, on a process for dealing with social media outlets (bloggers, etc).
Origin
Summary
This report responds to direction to staff to review with the President of the City Hall Press Gallery the implementation of a formal Code of Conduct for members of the City Hall Press Gallery including appropriate security badges to be worn by members of the media on a regular basis, security badge access to the secure Councillors' office area on the second floor of City Hall (accessed via reception areas A, B and C), and any anomalies in terms of the access badges, and report back on findings to the Government Management Committee.
This report provides an update on this matter and outlines a number of recommendations for Council’s consideration. The report is intended to clarify and formalize access and security procedures for members of the Press Gallery, through the issuance of City Media Badges subject to approval through an accreditation process.
The City of Toronto is an open and accountable organization. As such, the recommendations presented in this report aim to balance security needs and concerns with the important role the media plays in communicating, informing and engaging the public on civic issues and initiatives. It also recognizes the collegial and respectful relationships established between many members of the media, in particular the Press Gallery, City staff and Members of Council.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-45109.pdf
(February 6, 2012) Appendix A to Item GM11.3 - Press Gallery Accredition Policy and Procedure
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-45110.pdf
(February 6, 2012) Appendix B to Item GM11.3 - Current Media Leases - Press Gallery - Tenants' List
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-45111.pdf
(February 6, 2012) Appendix C to Item GM11.3 - Research - Accreditation Process for Members of the City Hall Press Gallery
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2012/gm/bgrd/backgroundfile-45112.pdf
Speakers
Dave Nickle, President, City Hall Press Gallery
Motions
Request staff, in consultation with the President of the Toronto City Hall Press Gallery, to report to the Government Management Committee as soon as possible on a process for dealing with social media outlets (bloggers, etc).