Item - 2015.ED6.14
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on November 3, 2015 with amendments.
- City Council considered this item on September 30, 2015 and postponed its consideration to a later date. Consult the text of the decision for further information on the deferral.
- This item was considered by Economic Development Committee on September 18, 2015 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on September 30, 2015.
ED6.14 - Establishing a Connectivity Advisory Group (CAG)
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on November 3 and 4, 2015, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture to conduct a study on the status of Toronto's internet connectivity and broadband capacity especially as it relates to key City and regional economic development objectives and the City's Poverty Reduction Strategy with regards to the Digital Divide.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-83238.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council delete the Economic Development recomendation:
Recomendation to be deleted:
1. City Council request the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture to work with the existing Information and Technology Advisory Panel to evaluate the value, and/or need for the establishment of a Connectivity Advisory Group (CAG), and report back on the role and expectations of such a group if it is required.
and replace it with the following new recomendation:
1. City Council request the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture to conduct a study on the status of Toronto's internet connectivity and broadband capacity especially as it relates to key City and regional economic development objectives and the City's Poverty Reduction Strategy with regards to the Digital Divide.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Nov-04-2015 10:19 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - ED6.14 - Fragedakis - motion 1 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 32 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, John Tory |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 13 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Janet Davis, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Ron Moeser, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
ED6.14 - Establishing a Connectivity Advisory Group (CAG)
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Deferred
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2015, deferred consideration of Item ED6.14 until the November 3 and 4, 2015 City Council meeting.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-83238.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That consideration of the item be deferred until the November 3 and 4, 2015 City Council meeting.
ED6.14 - Establishing a Connectivity Advisory Group (CAG)
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Economic Development Committee recommends that:
1. City Council request the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture to work with the existing Information and Technology Advisory Panel to evaluate the value, and/or need for the establishment of a Connectivity Advisory Group (CAG), and report back on the role and expectations of such a group if it is required.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Economic Development Committee referred the following motions to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture for comment:
"1. City Council request the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture to work with the Information and Technology Advisory Panel and the appropriate City agencies including but not limited to Toronto Community Housing Corporation, Waterfront Toronto, the TTC, and Toronto Public Library to develop a broadband vision and strategy in support of both the City's Poverty Reduction Strategy and other key City economic development objectives. This initiative would include any requisite needs assessment studies evaluating Toronto's current broadband infrastructure including identifying deficiencies, the depth and breadth of the Digital Divide in Toronto, and review market dynamics.
2. Upon completion of the broadband vision and strategy, the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture to report to the Economic Development Committee on the possible establishment of a Connectivity Advisory Group to advise on the realization of the strategy and any recommendations resulting from those studies."
Origin
Summary
This report provides information on the concept, process and potential next steps related to the establishment of a Connectivity Advisory Group (CAG).
The concept of a CAG was referenced at the May 20th meeting in a presentation by Mark Kleinman. According to Mr. Kleinman, the Mayor of London has established a Connectivity Advisory Group (CAG) to "take practical steps to ensure everyone in London has access to affordable high speed connectivity."
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/ed/bgrd/backgroundfile-83238.pdf
Speakers
Motions
That:
1. City Council request the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture to work with the Information and Technology Advisory Panel and the appropriate City agencies including but not limited to TCHC, Waterfront Toronto, the TTC, and Toronto Public Library to develop a broadband vision and strategy in support of both the City's Poverty Reduction Strategy and other key City economic development objectives. This initiative would include any requisite needs assessment studies evaluating Toronto's current broadband infrastructure including identifying deficiencies, the depth and breadth of the Digital Divide in Toronto, and review market dynamics.
2. Upon completion of the broadband vision and strategy, the General Manager of Economic Development and Culture to report to the Economic Development Committee on the possible establishment of a Connectivity Advisory Group to advise on the realization of the strategy and any recommendations resulting from those studies.
Refer Motion 1 to the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture for comment.