Item - 2016.CC22.1
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on November 8 and 9, 2016 with amendments.
- See also By-laws 1207-2016, 1208-2016
CC22.1 - Options to fill the vacancy in Ward 42
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on November 8 and 9, 2016, adopted the following:
1. City Council require that a by-election be held to fill the vacancy in Ward 42 – Scarborough-Rouge River, as outlined in the draft bill in Appendix "A" the report (November 1, 2016) from the City Clerk, and:
a. City Council authorize a contribution rebate program for payment of rebates to persons who make contributions to candidates in this by-election, similar to the provisions passed by Council for the 2014 municipal election and the recent Ward 2 by-election, as outlined in the draft bill in Appendix "B" to the report (November 1, 2016) from the City Clerk; and
b. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to adjust the City Clerk's Office 2016 operating budget to reflect the funds required to conduct the by-election.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-97958.pdf
Appendix A - Draft Bill to Require a By-election and Appendix B - Draft Bill for a contribution Rebate Program
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-97959.pdf
Item CC21.3 - City Council decision from October 5, 6 and 7, 2016
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-98002.htm
Communications (City Council)
(November 9, 2016) Petition from Councillor Mike Layton, Ward 19, Trinity-Spadina, headed "We want an Election in Ward 42", containing the names of approximately 500 persons filed during the Routine Matters portion of the meeting (CC.New)
Motions (City Council)
That City Council adopt the following Option A – Appointment contained in the report (November 1, 2016) from the City Clerk:
a. City Council fill the vacancy by appointing a person qualified to hold office in the City of Toronto at a special meeting to be held on Monday, December 5, 2016 at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chamber, in accordance with the following:
1. The City Clerk shall advertise the vacancy inviting any interested and qualified applicants to seek appointment to City Council.
2. Interested persons shall complete a Consent of Nominee and Declaration of Qualification and provide personal identification showing their name and qualifying address within the City of Toronto.
3. The deadline for submitting the required forms to the City Clerk shall be Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at 4:30 p.m.
4. The City Clerk shall submit a report with the list of applicants for publication on the agenda of the December 5, 2016 City Council meeting.
5. Each applicant shall be provided the opportunity to address City Council for up to 5 minutes.
6. The order in which applicants address City Council shall be determined by lot drawn by the City Clerk when City Council begins its debate on the item.
7. Members of City Council shall be entitled to ask one question of each candidate.
8. City Council shall vote on the appointment by ballot in accordance with the Council Procedures.
9. City Council shall enact a by-law confirming the appointment of the successful candidate to the office for the remainder of the term of the present Council.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Nov-09-2016 6:51 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - CC22.1 - Karygiannis - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 4 | Members that voted Yes are Jon Burnside, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Cesar Palacio |
| Total members that voted No: 30 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, 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, Michael Ford, Michelle Holland, Stephen Holyday, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory |
| Total members that were Absent: 10 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti, Justin J. Di Ciano, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Ron Moeser, David Shiner, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
That City Council adopt the following Option B - By-election contained in the report (November 1, 2016) from the City Clerk:
b. City Council require that a by-election be held to fill the vacancy in Ward 42 – Scarborough-Rouge River, as outlined in the draft bill in Appendix "A" to this report; and
1. City Council authorize a contribution rebate program for payment of rebates to persons who make contributions to candidates in this by-election, similar to the provisions passed by Council for the 2014 municipal election and the recent Ward 2 by-election, as outlined in the draft bill in Appendix "B" to this report; and
2. City Council direct the Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer to adjust the City Clerk's Office 2016 operating budget to reflect the funds required to conduct the by-election.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Nov-09-2016 6:53 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CC22.1 - Cressy - motion 2 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 33 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, 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, Michael Ford, Michelle Holland, 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, Michael Thompson, John Tory |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Jon Burnside |
| Total members that were Absent: 10 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti, Justin J. Di Ciano, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Giorgio Mammoliti, Pam McConnell, Ron Moeser, David Shiner, Kristyn Wong-Tam |