Clause 6 in Report No. 7 of Committee of the Whole was adopted, without amendment, by the Council of The Regional Municipality of York at its meeting held on April 21, 2016.
The Regional Municipality of York
Report No. 4 of the
Broadband Strategy Advisory Task Force
Meeting Held on March 30, 2016
For Consideration by
Committee of the Whole of
The Regional Municipality of York
on April 14, 2016
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The Broadband Strategy Advisory Task Force meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. on March 30, 2016.
The following were in attendance:
Chair:
T. Van Bynen
Members:
G. Dawe, W. Emmerson, V. Hackson, J. Jones, S. Pellegrini,
M. Quirk, G. Rosati
Staff:
C. Banfield, D. Basso, L. Bigioni, P. Casey, C. Clark, M. Cheong,
A. Cummings, B. Hughes, D. Kostopoulos, D. Lindeblom,
B. Macgregor, E. Mahoney, M. McCulloch, D. Miles, R. Roy,
V. Shuttleworth, J. Swan, J. Wheatle
Presentations
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1. York Telecommunications Network Governance Direction
The Task Force recommends receipt of the presentation by Doug Lindeblom, Director of Economic Strategy regarding “York Telecommunications Network Governance Direction”.
2. Intelligent Community Forum – The Opportunity
The Task Force recommends receipt of the presentation by John Jung, Intelligent Community Forum regarding “Intelligent Community Forum – The Opportunity”.
Deputations
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3. Rogers’ Deployment Plans for York Region
The Task Force recommends receipt of the deputation by John Armstrong, Director of Field Operations, Rogers Communications Canada: Municipal and Utility Affairs.
4. Telus’ Deployment Plans for York Region
The Task Force recommends receipt of the deputation by Ian Bacque, Government Relations Director, Tighe McLaughlin, Account Executive – Major Accounts and John Collins, Sales Director, Business Solutions, Telus.
Next Steps
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5. Dates and Topics for Future Meetings
The Task Force recommends receipt of the “Dates and Topics for Future Meetings” presented by Dino Basso, Director of Corporate Services.
Other Business
6. Best Practice Planning Language - Motion
The Task Force recommends that staff bring forward a report to Committee of the Whole on best practice planning language to promote broadband connectivity.
7. Intelligent Community - Motion
The Task Force recommends that staff report back on the options for York Region to become recognized as an Intelligent Community.
8. June 1, 2016 Task Force Meeting
It was noted that a Task Force Member has a conflict with the June 1, 2016 Broadband Strategy Advisory Task Force meeting, due to a local Council meeting.
The Broadband Strategy Advisory Task Force meeting adjourned at 11:39 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
March 30, 2016 T. Van Bynen
Newmarket, Ontario Chair
C. Clark
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