Item - 2017.EX29.10
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on December 5, 2017 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Executive Committee on November 28, 2017 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on December 5, 2017.
EX29.10 - Enhanced Security Measures at Toronto City Hall
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on December 5, 6, 7 and 8, 2017, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve the review and enhancement of the vehicle mitigation measures as described in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (November 15, 2017) from the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services and City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services to report to City Council by March 2018.
2. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services to review options for enhanced physical delineation, including ropes, in Committee Rooms 1 and 2, and to report back to City Council before any installation occurs by March 2018.
3. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services to review options for enhanced physical delineation in the Council Chamber and to report back to City Council before any installation occurs.
4. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services to survey members of the public and City employees on patron screening at City Hall and to report back to City Council by March 2018.
5. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services to enact adjustments to the "Enhanced" security level based upon changes to the Domestic Terrorism Threat Level or upon advice from law enforcement.
6. City Council direct that the remaining portions of Confidential Attachments 1, 2, 3, and 4 to the report (November 15, 2017) from the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services not already publicly released remain confidential as they contain information that involves the security of property belonging to the City or one of its agencies or corporations.
The remaining portions of Confidential Attachments 1, 2, 3, and 4 to the report (November 15, 2017) from the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services not already publicly released remain confidential in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as they contain information that involves the security of property belonging to the City or one of its agencies or corporations.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
Confidential Attachments 1, 2, 3, and 4 to the report (November 15, 2017) from the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services were made public with redactions on December 5, 2017.
Confidential Attachment - The security of the property of the municipality or local board
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-109093.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Recommended Enhanced Security Measures for Toronto City Hall
Confidential Attachment 2 - Review of Current Threat Environment
Confidential Attachment 3 - Summary of Toronto Police Service Vulnerability Assessment of Toronto City Hall
Confidential Attachment 4 - Summary of Public Safety Canada Critical Infrastructure Assessment of Toronto City Hall
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-109719.pdf
(December 5, 2017) Redacted Confidential Attachment 2 - Review of Current Threat Environment - Made public on December 5, 2017
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-109800.pdf
(December 5, 2017) Redacted Confidential Attachment 3 - Summary of Toronto Police Service Vulnerability Assessment of Toronto City Hall - Made public on December 5, 2017
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-109801.pdf
(December 5, 2017) Redacted Confidential Attachment 4 - Summary of Public Safety Canada Critical Infrastructure Assessment of Toronto City Hall - Made public on December 5, 2017
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-109802.pdf
Communications (Committee)
(November 24, 2017) E-mail from Shane Cronin (EX.Supp.EX29.10.2)
(November 28, 2017) Submission from Katrina Miller, Strategic Communications and Campaigns, Canadian Union of Public Employees CUPE Local 79 (EX.New.EX29.10.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/comm/communicationfile-74144.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council request the City Solicitor and the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services to meet with the City Clerk to review Confidential Attachments 1, 2, 3 and 4 to the report (November 15, 2017) from the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services [EX29.10] to establish what information can be made public.
That City Council direct the City Manager to report to Executive Committee on the feasibility of a policy that would require all Members of Council, Members of Council's staff, and all City staff that work at City Hall to obtain police clearance in order to ensure the security and safety of the building.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Dec-08-2017 10:36 AM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - EX29.10 - Karygiannis - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 3 | Members that voted Yes are Vincent Crisanti, Jim Karygiannis, Cesar Palacio |
| Total members that voted No: 34 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Jim Hart, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that were Absent: 8 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Christin Carmichael Greb, Justin J. Di Ciano, Mark Grimes, Michelle Holland, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Jaye Robinson |
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Dec-08-2017 10:38 AM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - EX29.10 - Karygiannis - motion 1 - REVOTE |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 3 | Members that voted Yes are Vincent Crisanti, Jim Karygiannis, John Tory |
| Total members that voted No: 36 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Jim Hart, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Lucy Troisi, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Justin J. Di Ciano, Mark Grimes, Michelle Holland, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti |
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Dec-08-2017 10:39 AM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - EX29.10 - Karygiannis - motion 1 - 2nd REVOTE |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 2 | Members that voted Yes are Vincent Crisanti, Jim Karygiannis |
| Total members that voted No: 36 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Jim Hart, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that were Absent: 7 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Shelley Carroll, Justin J. Di Ciano, Mark Grimes, Michelle Holland, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti |
That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, City Council reconsider the vote on motion 1 by Councillor Karygiannis.
That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, City Council reconsider the vote on motion 1 by Councillor Karygiannis.
That City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services to require that all members of the public enter Toronto City Hall using the main entrance only as a means to immediately enhance security, until staff have an opportunity to report to City Council.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Dec-08-2017 10:40 AM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - EX29.10 - Holyday - motion 2 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 18 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Josh Matlow, Denzil Minnan-Wong, David Shiner, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 21 | Members that voted No are Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Jim Hart, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Justin J. Di Ciano, Mark Grimes, Michelle Holland, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti |
As amended by the release of redacted Confidential Attachments.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Dec-08-2017 10:41 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX29.10 - Adopt the item as amended by the release of redacted confidential attachments |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 39 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Jim Hart, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are David Shiner |
| Total members that were Absent: 5 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Justin J. Di Ciano, Mark Grimes, Michelle Holland, Giorgio Mammoliti |
EX29.10 - Enhanced Security Measures at Toronto City Hall
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Confidential Attachment - The security of the property of the municipality or local board
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council approve the review and enhancement of the vehicle mitigation measures as described in Confidential Attachment 1 (November 15, 2017) from the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services, and report to Council by March, 2018.
2. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services, to review options for enhanced physical delineation, including ropes, in Committee rooms 1 and 2, and report back to Council before any installation occur, and report to Council by March, 2018.
3. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services, to review options for enhanced physical delineation in Council Chambers, and report back to Council before any installation occurs.
4. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services, to survey members of the public and City employees on patron screening at City Hall and report back to City Council by March, 2018.
5. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services to enact adjustments to the "Enhanced" security level based upon changes to the Domestic Terrorism Threat Level or upon advice from law enforcement.
6. City Council direct that Confidential Attachments 1, 2, 3, and 4 to the report (November 15, 2017) from the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services, remain confidential in their entirety, as they contain information that involves the security of property belonging to the City or one of its agencies or corporations.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Executive Committee recessed its public session to meet in closed session as the item relates to the security of property of the municipality or local board.
Origin
Summary
This report proposes changes to the current "Enhanced" level of security at Toronto City Hall for approval by City Council. These proposals are based upon assessments from the Toronto Police Service and Public Safety Canada, best practices, and benchmarking. The primary goals of these proposals are to maintain an accessible, safe, and secure Toronto City Hall while providing a reasonable level of protection from foreseeable threats.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-109093.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Recommended Enhanced Security Measures for Toronto City Hall
Confidential Attachment 2 - Review of Current Threat Environment
Confidential Attachment 3 - Summary of Toronto Police Service Vulnerability Assessment of Toronto City Hall
Confidential Attachment 4 - Summary of Public Safety Canada Critical Infrastructure Assessment of Toronto City Hall
Communications
(November 24, 2017) E-mail from Shane Cronin (EX.Supp.EX29.10.2)
(November 28, 2017) Submission from Katrina Miller, Strategic Communications and Campaigns, Canadian Union of Public Employees CUPE Local 79 (EX.New.EX29.10.3)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/ex/comm/communicationfile-74144.pdf
Speakers
Miroslav Glavic
Riley Peterson, Budget Lead, Toronto Youth Cabinet
Neville Park
Derek Moran
Tim Maguire, President, Canadian Union of Public Employees CUPE Local 79
Miguel Avila-Velarde
Emily Daigle
Desmond Cole
Councillor Frances Nunziata
Councillor Joe Cressy
Councillor Shelley Carroll
Councillor Janet Davis
Councillor Paula Fletcher
Councillor Gord Perks
Motions
That the Executive Committee recess its public session to meet in closed session as the item relates to the security of property of the municipality or local board.
That Recommendations 1 to 5 be deleted and replaced with:
1. City Council approve the review and enhancement of the vehicle mitigation measures as described in Confidential Attachment 1, and report to Council by March, 2018.
2. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services, to review options for enhanced physical delineation, including ropes, in Committee rooms 1 and 2, and report back to Council before any installation occur, and report to Council by March, 2018.
3. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services, to review options for enhanced physical delineation in Council Chambers, and report back to Council before any installation occurs.
4. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services, to survey members of the public and City employees on patron screening at City Hall and report back to City Council by March, 2018.
5. City Council authorize the Deputy City Manager, Internal Corporate Services to enact adjustments to the "Enhanced" security level based upon changes to the Domestic Terrorism Threat Level or upon advice from law enforcement.