Item - 2015.PG8.1
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 9, 2015 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Planning and Growth Management Committee on November 16, 2015 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on December 9, 2015.
PG8.1 - Audio Visual Recording of Committee of Adjustment Meetings
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on December 9 and 10, 2015, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Facilities Management to proceed with the purchase of a new storage/recording device (estimated cost $50,000) to be installed at City Hall in January 2016 to allow for the recordings of Committee of Adjustment meetings.
2. City Council direct the Chief Corporate Officer, in consultation with the appropriate staff, to report to the Planning and Growth Management Committee on the feasibility of live streaming the Committee of Adjustment meetings with the exception of the meetings held at the York Civic Centre.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-85396.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) Dec-09-2015 7:34 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - PG8.1 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 35 | Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Jon Burnside, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 10 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, John Campbell, Frank Di Giorgio, Rob Ford, Mark Grimes, Jim Karygiannis, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, David Shiner |
PG8.1 - Audio Visual Recording of Committee of Adjustment Meetings
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Planning and Growth Management Committee recommends that:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Facilities Management to proceed with the purchase of a new storage/recording device (estimated cost $50,000) to be installed at City Hall in January 2016 to allow for the recordings of Committee of Adjustment meetings.
2. City Council direct the Chief Corporate Officer, in consultation with the appropriate staff, to report to the Planning and Growth Management Committee on the feasibility of live streaming the Committee of Adjustment meetings with the exception of the meetings held at the York Civic Centre.
Origin
Summary
This report responds to the request from the Planning and Growth Management Committee to pilot audio visual recordings of the Committee of Adjustment meetings in two locations (North York Civic Centre and City Hall) from September to December, 2015. The report also addresses the request to optimize the schedule of all Committee of Adjustment meetings in 2016 to minimize costs and number of overall locations required for audio visual recordings.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/pg/bgrd/backgroundfile-85396.pdf
Speakers
Councillor Sarah Doucette
Councillor Shelley Carroll
Motions
That City Council direct the Chief Corporate Officer, in consultation with appropriate staff, to report to the to the Planning and Growth Management Committee on the feasibility of live streaming the Committee of Adjustment meetings with the exception of the meeting held at the York Civic Centre.