Item - 2018.EX34.25
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 22, 2018 without amendments.
- This item was considered by Executive Committee on May 14, 2018 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on May 22, 2018.
- See also DI19.3
EX34.25 - 2018 Election Accessibility Plan
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on May 22, 23 and 24, 2018, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the City Clerk to use all reasonable efforts in election recruitment to achieve the goal of hiring a number of persons with disabilities for election work that is, at a minimum, reflective of representation in the general population.
2. City Council request the City Clerk to review options for the creation of a dedicated fund to assist Toronto municipal candidates for the upcoming 2018 and future elections to provide accessibility accommodations for candidates, campaign volunteers, and the general public to promote greater civic participation and an enhanced democracy.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-114778.pdf
(April 19, 2018) Presentation from the Deputy City Clerk, Elections Services, City Clerk's Office on 2018 Election Accessibility Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-114779.pdf
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-115392.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) May-23-2018 10:12 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX34.25 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 37 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Stephen Holyday, Mike Layton, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Jonathan Tsao, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 7 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti, Michelle Holland, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Anthony Perruzza, Neethan Shan |
EX34.25 - 2018 Election Accessibility Plan
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council request the City Clerk to use all reasonable efforts in election recruitment to achieve the goal of hiring a number of persons with disabilities for election work that is, at a minimum, reflective of representation in the general population.
2. City Council request the City Clerk to review options for the creation of a dedicated fund to assist Toronto municipal candidates for the upcoming 2018 and future elections to provide accessibility accommodations for candidates, campaign volunteers, and the general public to promote greater civic participation and an enhanced democracy.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Executive Committee requested the City Clerk to report directly to City Council at its meeting on May 22, 2018 on the plan to address linguistic barriers that might impede voters from understanding the processes and rules for voting in the polling stations.
Origin
Summary
At its meeting on April 19, 2018 the Toronto Accessibility Advisory Committee considered a presentation from the Deputy City Clerk, Elections Services, City Clerk's Office on 2018 Election Accessibility Plan.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-114778.pdf
(April 19, 2018) Presentation from the Deputy City Clerk, Elections Services, City Clerk's Office on 2018 Election Accessibility Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-114779.pdf
Speakers
Emily Daigle
Motions
That the City Clerk report directly to City Council on May 23, 2018 on the plan to address linguistic barriers that might impede voters from understanding the processes and rules for voting in the polling stations.
That Recommendation 1 be amended to read as follows:
"1. City Council request the City Clerk to use all reasonable efforts in election recruitment to achieve the goal of hiring a number of persons with disabilities for election work that is, at a minimum, reflective of representation in the general population."