Item - 2011.ST1.2

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on December 7, 2010 with amendments.
  • This item was considered by the Striking Committee on December 8, 2010 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on December 7, 2010.

ST1.2 - Proposed 2011 Schedule of Meetings

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended
Wards:
All

City Council Decision

City Council on December 7 and 8, 2010, adopted the following:

 

1.         City Council approve the attached 2011 meeting schedule dates (Attachment 1) and that the published schedule serve as notice for these meetings.

 

2.         City Council request the City Clerk to distribute the approved schedule to the City’s agencies and special purpose bodies with a request that they:

 

               a.      avoid scheduling meetings, whenever possible, that conflict with the approved schedule; and

 

               b.      avoid scheduling public meetings, forums, public consultations and large‑scale meetings on days of cultural or religious significance as noted in the approved schedule.

 

3.         City Council refer the following motions to the Executive Committee for consideration and report to City Council in  2011:

 

             Moved by Councillor Vaughan:

 

             That:

 

                         1.        City Council amend the 2011 Schedule of Meetings by adding an extra day to each of the meetings of City Council in order to accommodate the Mayor's promise to allow for public deputations at full Council meetings.

 

                         2.        City Council instruct the City Clerk to report to the Executive Committee on the changes required to the Procedures By-law to facilitate the Mayor's promise.

 

Moved by Councillor Davis:

 

That the motion by Councillor Vaughan be amended by deleting Part 2 and replacing it as follows:

 

2.         The first day of City Council meetings begin with a meeting of Committee of the Whole for the purpose of hearing deputations on the business from Committees, except for statutory matters.

 

City Council also decided to discontinue the practice of providing beverages and/or light refreshments at Council and Committee meetings.

City Council Decision Advice and Other Information

City Council on December 7 and 8, 2010, did not adopt a motion to continue the practice of providing beverages and/or light refreshments at Council and Committee meetings.

Background Information (Committee)

(December 1, 2010) report from the City Clerk on the proposed 2011 Schedule of Meetings
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/st/bgrd/backgroundfile-34107.pdf
2011 Proposed Schedule of Meetings
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/st/bgrd/backgroundfile-34108.pdf

Background Information (City Council)

Approved 2011 Schedule of Meetings adopted by City Council on December 7 and 8, 2010
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-34201.pdf

Communications (Committee)

(December 8, 2010) Submission from Beth Wilson, Toronto Open Budget Initiative (ST.New.ST1.2.1)

Communications (City Council)

(December 7, 2010) Letter from Councillors Colle, Crawford, Doucette, Fragedakis, Layton, Matlow, McMahon, Pasternak, Robinson and Wong-Tam (CC.New.ST1.2.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/cc/comm/communicationfile-18623.pdf

Motions (City Council)

1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Adam Vaughan (Referred)

That:

 

1.         City Council amend the 2011 Schedule of Meetings by adding an extra day to each of the meetings of City Council in order to accommodate the Mayor's promise to allow for public deputations at full Council meeting.

 

2.         City Council instruct the City Clerk to report to the Executive Committee on the changes required to the Procedures By-law to facilitate the Mayor's promise.

 

(Referred to the Executive Committee by motion 5a by Deputy Mayor Holyday)


2 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Ron Moeser (Withdrawn)

That City Council amend the meeting times for City Council to include a dinner break from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and an end time of 9:00 p.m. 


Motion to Withdraw a Motion moved by Councillor Ron Moeser (Carried)

With the permission of Council, Councillor Moeser withdrew his motion 2.

Vote (Withdraw a Motion) Dec-08-2010 6:49 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - ST1.2 - Moeser to Withdraw Motion 2
Total members that voted Yes: 45 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford (Chair), Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 0 Members that voted No are
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

3 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam (Lost)

That:

 

1.         City Council defer consideration of Recommendations 1 and 2 of the Striking Committee (respecting the 2011 Schedule of Meetings) to its December 16, 2010 meeting.

 

2.         City Council request the City Clerk to report to the December 16, 2010 meeting of Council with a new schedule which extends the tax-based Operating Budget schedule to a period no later than March 31, 2011, in order to allow Councillors, and new Councillors in particular, to evaluate the content of the proposed budget and to consult with their local communities.

Vote (Amend Item) Dec-08-2010 6:59 PM

Result: Lost Majority Required - ST1.2 - Wong-Tam - Motion 3, Part 2
Total members that voted Yes: 22 Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 23 Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Mike Del Grande, Doug Ford, Rob Ford (Chair), Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

Vote (Amend Item) Dec-08-2010 7:00 PM

Result: Lost Majority Required - ST1.2 - Wong-Tam - Motion 3, Part 1
Total members that voted Yes: 20 Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 25 Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Mike Del Grande, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford (Chair), Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

4 - Motion to Amend Motion moved by Councillor Gord Perks (Withdrawn)

That motion 1 by Councillor Vaughan be amended by deleting Part 2 and replacing it as follows:

 

2.         The third day of City Council meetings begin with a meeting of Committee of the Whole for the purpose of hearing deputations on the business from Committees, except for statutory matters. 


Motion to Withdraw a Motion moved by Councillor Gord Perks (Carried)

With the permission of Council, Councillor Perks withdrew his motion 4 in favour of motion 7 by Councillor Davis.

Vote (Withdraw a Motion) Dec-08-2010 6:47 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - ST1.2 - Perks - Withdraw Motion 4
Total members that voted Yes: 44 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford (Chair), Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 1 Members that voted No are Cesar Palacio
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

5a - Motion to Refer Motion moved by Councillor Doug Holyday (Amended)

That motion 1 by Councillor Vaughan and motion 4 by Councillor Perks be referred to the Executive Committee.

 

Motion 5a was subsequently revised to read as follows, in accordance with the ruling by Mayor Rob Ford: 

 

That motion 1 by Councillor Vaughan and motion 7 by Councillor Davis be referred to the Executive Committee.

Vote (Refer Motion) Dec-08-2010 7:05 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - ST1.2 - Holyday 5A as amended
Total members that voted Yes: 37 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Doug Ford, Rob Ford (Chair), Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson
Total members that voted No: 8 Members that voted No are Maria Augimeri, Glenn De Baeremaeker, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

5b - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Doug Holyday (Lost)

That City Council direct the City Clerk to continue the current practice of providing beverages and light refreshments at City Council and Committee meetings.

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Dec-08-2010 7:09 PM

Result: Lost Majority Required - ST1.2 - Holyday 5B
Total members that voted Yes: 20 Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Janet Davis, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Joe Mihevc, Ron Moeser, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, David Shiner
Total members that voted No: 25 Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Michelle Berardinetti, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford (Chair), Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Giorgio Mammoliti, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

6 - Motion to Refer Motion moved by Councillor Mark Grimes (Lost)

That motion 2 by Councillor Moeser and motion 5b by Deputy Mayor Holyday be referred to the Striking Committee.

 

Given the withdrawal of motion 2 by Councillor Moeser, motion 6 was subsequently revised to reflect only motion 5b by Deputy Mayor Holyday.

Vote (Refer Motion) Dec-08-2010 7:07 PM

Result: Lost Majority Required - ST1.2 - Motion 6 - Grimes as it pertains to 5B
Total members that voted Yes: 22 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Raymond Cho, Vincent Crisanti, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Doug Ford, Rob Ford (Chair), Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Giorgio Mammoliti, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan
Total members that voted No: 23 Members that voted No are Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Ron Moeser, John Parker, Gord Perks, David Shiner, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

7 - Motion to Amend Motion moved by Councillor Janet Davis (Referred)

That motion 1 by Councillor Vaughan be amended by deleting Part 2 and replacing it as follows:

 

2.         The first day of City Council meetings begin with a meeting of Committee of the Whole for the purpose of hearing deputations on the business from Committees, except for statutory matters.

 

(Referred to the Executive Committee by motion 5a by Deputy Mayor Holyday)

Ruling by Mayor Rob Ford
Given the withdrawl of motion 4 by Councillor Perks in favour of motion 7 by Councillor Davis, Mayor Ford ruled that those motions which referenced motion 4 would be revised to now reference motion 7.


8 - Motion to Amend Motion moved by Councillor John Filion (Lost)

That motion 5a by Deputy Mayor Holyday be amended by adding the words "for consideration on December 9, 2010 and report to City Council for its meeting on December 16, 2010", so it now reads as follows:

 

That motion 1 by Councillor Vaughan and motion 7 by Councillor Davis be referred to the Executive Committee for consideration on December 9, 2010 and report to City Council for its meeting on December 16, 2010.

Vote (Amend Motion) Dec-08-2010 7:01 PM

Result: Lost Majority Required - ST1.2 - Filion 8
Total members that voted Yes: 17 Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Shelley Carroll, Gary Crawford, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mike Layton, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 28 Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Doug Ford, Rob Ford (Chair), Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

9 - Motion to Amend Motion moved by Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong (Carried)

That motion 5a by Deputy Mayor Holyday be amended by adding the words "for consideration and report to City Council in 2011", so that it now reads as follows:

 

That motion 1 by Councillor Vaughan and motion 7 by Councillor Davis be referred to the Executive Committee for consideration and report to City Council in 2011.

Vote (Amend Motion) Dec-08-2010 7:03 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - ST1.2 - Minnan-Wong Motion 9
Total members that voted Yes: 29 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Doug Ford, Rob Ford (Chair), Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson
Total members that voted No: 16 Members that voted No are Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

Motion to Adopt Item as Amended (Carried)

Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Dec-08-2010 7:10 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - ST1.2 - Adopt the item as amended
Total members that voted Yes: 30 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Doug Ford, Rob Ford (Chair), Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson
Total members that voted No: 15 Members that voted No are Maria Augimeri, Shelley Carroll, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mike Layton, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Ron Moeser, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that were Absent: 0 Members that were absent are

Motion to Extend Debate (Carried)

Mayor Rob Ford proposed that Councillor Adam Vaughan's speaking time be extended so he could complete his remarks.

Vote (Extend Debate) Dec-08-2010 5:21 PM

Result: Carried Two-Thirds Required - ST1.2 - Extend Councillor Vaughan's speaking time
Total members that voted Yes: 38 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford (Chair), Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Ron Moeser, John Parker, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 1 Members that voted No are Denzil Minnan-Wong
Total members that were Absent: 6 Members that were absent are Michelle Berardinetti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, John Filion, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak

Motion to Extend Debate (Carried)

Mayor Rob Ford proposed that Councillor Shelley Carroll's speaking time be extended so she could complete her remarks.

Vote (Extend Debate) Dec-08-2010 5:51 PM

Result: Carried Two-Thirds Required - ST1.2 - Extend Councillor Carroll's speaking time
Total members that voted Yes: 36 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford (Chair), Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Cesar Palacio, John Parker, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Karen Stintz, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 5 Members that voted No are Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata, David Shiner
Total members that were Absent: 4 Members that were absent are Ron Moeser, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Michael Thompson

Motion to Extend Debate (Carried)

Mayor Rob Ford proposed that Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti's speaking time be extended so he could complete his remarks.

 

 

Vote (Extend Debate) Dec-08-2010 6:01 PM

Result: Carried Two-Thirds Required - Extend Councillor Mammoliti's speaking time
Total members that voted Yes: 40 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Doug Ford, Rob Ford (Chair), Mary Fragedakis, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Adam Vaughan, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 2 Members that voted No are Josh Colle, Sarah Doucette
Total members that were Absent: 3 Members that were absent are Mark Grimes, Pam McConnell, Michael Thompson

Rulings (City Council)

Ruling by Mayor Rob Ford (Upheld)
Councillor Vaughan rose on a point of privilige and stated that his privilege and that of other Members had been offended by remarks made by Councillor Mammoliti. Councillor Vaughan requested the Mayor to rule in this regard. Mayor Ford ruled that Councillor Mammoliti's remarks could stand.
Challenged by Councillor Adam Vaughan

Vote Dec-08-2010 6:04 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - ST1.2 - Uphold the ruling of the Chair (Vaughan challenge)
Total members that voted Yes: 31 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Michelle Berardinetti, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Mike Del Grande, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, Doug Ford, Rob Ford (Chair), Mark Grimes, Doug Holyday, Norman Kelly, Gloria Lindsay Luby, Giorgio Mammoliti, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Peter Milczyn, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Ron Moeser, Frances Nunziata, Cesar Palacio, John Parker, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Karen Stintz, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 13 Members that voted No are Maria Augimeri, Shelley Carroll, Janet Davis, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Pam McConnell, Joe Mihevc, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Adam Vaughan
Total members that were Absent: 1 Members that were absent are Josh Matlow

ST1.2 - Proposed 2011 Schedule of Meetings

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Adopted
Wards:
All

Committee Recommendations

The Striking Committee recommends that:

 

1.         City Council approve the attached 2011 meeting schedule dates (Attachment 1) and that the published schedule serve as notice for these meetings.

 

2.         City Council request the City Clerk to distribute the approved schedule to the City’s agencies and special purpose bodies with a request that they:

 

             a.        avoid scheduling meetings, whenever possible, that conflict with the approved schedule; and

 

             b.        avoid scheduling public meetings, forums, public consultations and large‑scale meetings on days of cultural or religious significance as noted in the approved schedule.

 

3.         City Council decide whether to continue the practice of providing beverages and/or light refreshments at Council and Committee meetings.

Origin

(December 1, 2010) Report from City Clerk

Summary

This report recommends the 2011 meeting schedule for Council and its Committees.  The proposed schedule is guided by established scheduling assumptions and Council's directions.  The proposed schedule also includes meeting dates for approval of the 2011 Capital and Operating Budgets.  These dates are consistent with the City Manager's recommended budget process which will be submitted to the Executive Committee for its December 9, 2010 meeting.

Background Information

(December 1, 2010) report from the City Clerk on the proposed 2011 Schedule of Meetings
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/st/bgrd/backgroundfile-34107.pdf
2011 Proposed Schedule of Meetings
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2011/st/bgrd/backgroundfile-34108.pdf

Communications

(December 8, 2010) Submission from Beth Wilson, Toronto Open Budget Initiative (ST.New.ST1.2.1)

Speakers

Beth Wilson, Toronto Open Budget Initiative (Submission Filed)

Motions

Motion to Adopt Item moved by Councillor David Shiner (Carried)
Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council