Item - 2018.MM44.128

Tracking Status

  • City Council adopted this item on July 23, 2018 with amendments.

MM44.128 - Urgent Consideration of the Provincial Government's Plan to Reduce the Size of City Council - by Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Mary-Margaret McMahon

Decision Type:
ACTION
Status:
Amended

City Council Decision

City Council on July 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 30, 2018, adopted the following:

 

1.  City Council convey its opposition to the Provincial government's intention to introduce legislation to reduce the size of City Council to 25 Councillors and a Mayor.

 

2.  City Council request the Province of Ontario to conduct a binding referendum on the number and boundaries of wards before proceeding with the legislation.

 

3.  If the Province does not conduct the referendum requested in Part 2 above, City Council urge the Province to amend the Municipal Elections Act or regulations thereunder to permit the City to put a question on the ballot in 2018 on the proposed reduction in the number of wards and Members of Council before the Province proceeds with the legislation.

 

4.  City Council exempt the City Clerk from any established City policies and procedures or any part of an established City policy or procedure related to procurement, human resources, budget and information technology that the City Clerk believes is necessary or desirable in order to conduct the Toronto election.

 

5.  In the event Nomination Day is changed, City Council amend the Constituency Services and Office Budget Policy to add the following:

 

Notwithstanding section 5.1.1 of the Use of City Resources during an Election Period Policy, City Council shift the cut-off date for Councillor communications from August 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018 or one week prior to Nomination Day whichever is later due to the change in date of nomination day.

 

6.  City Council request the City Solicitor to consider the validity and constitutionality of any Provincial legislation, including its potential violation of the rights of the citizens of Toronto to fair and effective representation, the practicality of conducting the election, the City Clerk's capacity to implement the changes, and any errors or flaws in the legislation and to report back to City Council at a special meeting to be  held on Monday, August 20, 2018 with options for City Council's consideration. 

Background Information (City Council)

Communications (City Council)

(July 27, 2018) Submission from Councillor Gord Perks, Ward 14 - Backgrounder on The Better Local Government Act (MM.New.MM44.128.1)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/mm/comm/communicationfile-87138.pdf
(July 27, 2018) Submission from the City Clerk - Summary of election activities (MM.New.MM44.128.2)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/mm/comm/communicationfile-87157.pdf
(July 29, 2018) E-mail from Julie Beddoes (MM.New.MM44.128.3)
(July 30, 2018) Submission from Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 30 - How does Toronto's Council size compare? (MM.New.MM44.128.4)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/mm/comm/communicationfile-87178.pdf
(July 30, 2018) Submission from Councillor Paula Fletcher, Ward 30 - extract of Council minutes on Item EX18.2 (MM.New.MM44.128.5)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2018/mm/comm/communicationfile-87179.pdf

Motions (City Council)

Motion to Introduce Motion without Notice moved by Mayor John Tory (Carried)

That Mayor John Tory be permitted to add to the agenda of today's meeting an urgent Motion without Notice concerning: 

 

Urgent Consideration of the Provincial Government's Plan to Reduce the Size of City Council

 

Reason for Urgency:

 

This Motion is urgent as City Council must consider a response to the Provincial announcement as soon as possible.

Vote (Introduce Motion without Notice) Jul-27-2018 9:46 AM

Result: Carried Two-Thirds full Council Required - Add urgent motion - Tory
Total members that voted Yes: 34 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Jim Hart, Michelle Holland, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Miganoush Megardichian, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Jonathan Tsao, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 1 Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday
Total members that were Absent: 10 Members that were absent are Josh Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Justin J. Di Ciano, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Jim Karygiannis, Giorgio Mammoliti, Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza

1a - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Mayor John Tory (Amended)

That:

 

1. City Council request the Province of Ontario to conduct a binding referendum on the number and boundaries of wards before proceeding with the proposed legislation.

 

2. If the Province does not conduct the referendum, City Council urge the Province to amend the Municipal Elections Act or regulations thereunder to permit the City to put a question on the ballot in 2018 on the proposed reduction in the number of wards and Members of Council.

 

Part 2 of motion 1a by Mayor Tory was amended by motion 5 by Councillor Doucette.

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jul-30-2018 4:42 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - MM44.128 - Tory - motion 1a, as amended
Total members that voted Yes: 28 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Michelle Holland, Norman Kelly, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Miganoush Megardichian, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Jonathan Tsao
Total members that voted No: 13 Members that voted No are Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Justin J. Di Ciano, Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday, Mike Layton, Giorgio Mammoliti, Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that were Absent: 4 Members that were absent are Mary Fragedakis, Jim Karygiannis, Josh Matlow, Anthony Perruzza

1b - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Mayor John Tory (Carried)

That:

 

City Council exempt the City Clerk from any established City policies and procedures or any part of an established City policy or procedure related to procurement, human resources, budget and information technology that the City Clerk believes is necessary or desirable in order to conduct the Toronto election.

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jul-30-2018 4:43 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - MM44.128 - Tory - motion 1b
Total members that voted Yes: 41 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Michelle Holland, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Giorgio Mammoliti, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Miganoush Megardichian, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, 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: 4 Members that were absent are Mary Fragedakis, Jim Karygiannis, Josh Matlow, Anthony Perruzza

2a - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Joe Cressy (Carried)

That City Council convey its opposition to the Provincial government's intention to introduce legislation to reduce the size of City Council to 25 Councillors and a Mayor.

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jul-30-2018 4:44 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - MM44.128 - Cressy- motion 2a
Total members that voted Yes: 24 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Josh Colle, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Jim Hart, Mike Layton, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Miganoush Megardichian, Joe Mihevc, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Neethan Shan, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Jonathan Tsao, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 17 Members that voted No are Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Michelle Holland, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Giorgio Mammoliti, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson
Total members that were Absent: 4 Members that were absent are Mary Fragedakis, Jim Karygiannis, Josh Matlow, Anthony Perruzza

2b - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Joe Cressy (Withdrawn)

That City Council direct the City Solicitor to undertake legal action against the proposed legislation to reduce the size of City Council to 25 Councillors and a Mayor.


Motion to Withdraw a Motion moved by Councillor Joe Cressy (Carried)

That Councillor Cressy be permitted to withdraw his motion 2b.


3 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Joe Mihevc (Carried)

That:

 

In the event Nomination Day is changed, City Council amend the Constituency Services and Office Budget Policy to add the following:

 

Notwithstanding section 5.1.1 of the Use of City Resources during an Election Period Policy, City Council shift the cut-off date for Councillor communications from August 1, 2018 to August 31, 2018 or one week prior to Nomination Day whichever is later due to the change in date of nomination day.

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jul-30-2018 4:45 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - MM44.128 - Mihevc - motion 3
Total members that voted Yes: 26 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Jon Burnside, Christin Carmichael Greb, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Jim Hart, Michelle Holland, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Giorgio Mammoliti, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Miganoush Megardichian, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 15 Members that voted No are Ana Bailão, John Campbell, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Janet Davis, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, James Pasternak, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Jonathan Tsao
Total members that were Absent: 4 Members that were absent are Mary Fragedakis, Jim Karygiannis, Josh Matlow, Anthony Perruzza

4 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Paula Fletcher (Amended)

That City Council direct the City Solicitor to consider the validity and constitutionality of any provincial legislation, including its potential violation of the rights of the citizens of Toronto to fair and effective representation and to report back to City Council at a special meeting to be called by the Mayor before Labour Day with options for City Council's consideration.

 

Amended by motion 8 by Councillor Shan.

Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jul-30-2018 4:48 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - MM44.128 - Fletcher - motion 4 as amended
Total members that voted Yes: 32 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Josh Colle, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Michelle Holland, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Miganoush Megardichian, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Jonathan Tsao, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 9 Members that voted No are Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday, Giorgio Mammoliti, James Pasternak, David Shiner
Total members that were Absent: 4 Members that were absent are Mary Fragedakis, Jim Karygiannis, Josh Matlow, Anthony Perruzza

5 - Motion to Amend Motion moved by Councillor Sarah Doucette (Carried)

That City Council amend Part 2 of motion 1a by the Mayor so that it now reads as follows:

 

2. If the Province does not conduct the referendum, City Council urge the Province to amend the Municipal Elections Act or regulations thereunder to permit the City to put a question on the ballot in 2018 on the proposed reduction in the number of wards and Members of Council before the Province proceeds with the proposed legislation.

Vote (Amend Motion) Jul-30-2018 4:41 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - MM44.128 - Doucette - motion 5
Total members that voted Yes: 30 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Josh Colle, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Michelle Holland, Mike Layton, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Miganoush Megardichian, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, John Tory, Jonathan Tsao, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 11 Members that voted No are Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Justin J. Di Ciano, Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Giorgio Mammoliti, Cesar Palacio, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Lucy Troisi
Total members that were Absent: 4 Members that were absent are Mary Fragedakis, Jim Karygiannis, Josh Matlow, Anthony Perruzza

6 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Janet Davis (Out of Order)

That City Council request the City Clerk to maintain the current standards of accessibility to polling stations, advanced polling days, communications materials that meet our accessibility and language policies, and other electoral practices that fall within the jurisdiction of the City.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata (Upheld)
Speaker Nunziata ruled motion 6 out of order as under the Municipal Elections Act, the City Clerk exercises discretion to administer the election without interference from Council.
Challenged by Councillor Janet Davis


7 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Stephen Holyday (Redundant)

That City Council express its support to the Province to cut City Council to 25 Councillors and a Mayor.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata ruled motion 7 by Councillor Holyday redundant due to Council's adoption of motion 2a by Councillor Cressy.


8 - Motion to Amend Motion moved by Councillor Neethan Shan (Carried)

That City Council amend motion 4 by Councillor Fletcher so that it now reads as follows:

 

That City Council direct request the City Solicitor to consider the validity and constitutionality of any provincial legislation, including its potential violation of the rights of the citizens of Toronto to fair and effective representation, the practicality of conducting the election, the Clerk's capacity to implement the changes, and any errors or flaws in the legislation and to report back to City Council at a special meeting to be called by the Mayor before Labour Day held on Monday, August 20, 2018 with options for City Council's consideration.

Vote (Amend Motion) Jul-30-2018 4:47 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - MM44.128 - Shan motion 8
Total members that voted Yes: 31 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Josh Colle, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Miganoush Megardichian, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Jonathan Tsao, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 10 Members that voted No are Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Michael Ford, Michelle Holland, Stephen Holyday, Giorgio Mammoliti, Cesar Palacio, David Shiner
Total members that were Absent: 4 Members that were absent are Mary Fragedakis, Jim Karygiannis, Josh Matlow, Anthony Perruzza

9 - Motion to Amend Motion moved by Councillor Jim Karygiannis (Redundant)

That City Council amend motion 7 by Councillor Holyday so that it now reads as follows:

 

That City Council express its support to the Province to cut City Council to 25 Councillors and a Mayor and in the future to continue to mirror the number of Federal and Provincial ridings in Toronto.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata ruled motion 9 by Councillor Karygiannis redundant due to Council's adoption of motion 2a by Councillor Cressy.


10 - Motion to Amend Item (Additional) moved by Councillor Josh Colle (Withdrawn)

That City Council request that if the Province of Ontario cuts the number of City of Toronto Councillors to match the number of Federal/Provincial ridings, that the same principle be extended to all municipalities across the Province.


Motion to Withdraw a Motion moved by Councillor Josh Colle (Carried)

That Councillor Colle be permitted to withdraw his motion 10.


11 - Motion to Amend Motion moved by Councillor Justin J. Di Ciano (Out of Order)

That City Council amend motion 4 by Councillor Fletcher so that it now reads as follows:

 

That City Council direct the City Solicitor to consider the validity and constitutionality of any provincial legislation, including its potential violation of the rights of the citizens of Toronto to fair and effective representation, as well as a review of the constitutional process required, and the impacts of, the City of Toronto seceding from the Province of Ontario and to report back to City Council at a special meeting to be called by the Mayor before Labour Day with options for City Council's consideration.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata (Upheld)
Speaker Nunziata ruled motion 11 by Councillor Di Ciano out of order as his amendment to motion 4 by Councillor Fletcher was a distinct proposition, not an amendment.
Challenged by Councillor Justin J. Di Ciano


12 - Motion to Amend Motion moved by Councillor Jaye Robinson (Redundant)

That City Council amend motion 7 by Councillor Holyday so that it now reads as follows:

 

That City Council express its support to the Province to cut City Council to 25 Councillors and a Mayor, subject to the Province conducting a binding referendum.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata ruled motion 12 by Councillor Robinson redundant due to Council's adoption of motion 2a by Councillor Cressy.


Motion to Adopt Item as Amended (Carried)

Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Jul-30-2018 4:50 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - MM44.128 - Adopt the item as amended
Total members that voted Yes: 33 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, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Michelle Holland, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Miganoush Megardichian, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Jonathan Tsao, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 8 Members that voted No are Vincent Crisanti, Justin J. Di Ciano, Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday, Giorgio Mammoliti, Cesar Palacio, David Shiner, Michael Thompson
Total members that were Absent: 4 Members that were absent are Mary Fragedakis, Jim Karygiannis, Josh Matlow, Anthony Perruzza

Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Jul-30-2018 4:53 PM

Result: Carried Majority Required - MM44.128 - Adopt the item as amended - REVOTE
Total members that voted Yes: 33 Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Josh Colle, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Michelle Holland, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Miganoush Megardichian, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Jonathan Tsao, Kristyn Wong-Tam
Total members that voted No: 8 Members that voted No are Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Justin J. Di Ciano, Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday, Giorgio Mammoliti, Cesar Palacio, David Shiner
Total members that were Absent: 4 Members that were absent are Mary Fragedakis, Jim Karygiannis, Josh Matlow, Anthony Perruzza

Motion to Reconsider Vote moved by Councillor Jonathan Tsao (Carried)

That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, City Council reconsider the vote on item as amended.


Point of Order by Councillor Gord Perks

Councillor Perks, rising on a Point of Order stated that he wished to place a motion to amend the Order Paper to consider the Mayor's urgent Member Motion first, as the nomination deadline for the municipal election closes at 2 p.m. on July 27, 2018.


Point of Order by Councillor Stephen Holyday

Councillor Holyday, rising on a Point of Order stated that it would be out of order to amend the Order Paper, as Council had already adopted the Order Paper.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Points of Order and ruled that Council had already adopted the Order Paper, and any change would require a two-thirds vote.


Point of Order by Councillor Paula Fletcher

Councillor Fletcher, rising on a Point of Order, stated that she wished to understand whether Councillor Perks' motion was to consider Motion MM44.128 as the first Item of business on July 27, 2018.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Order and ruled that, Councillor Perks had placed a motion to consider the Motion as the first Item of business.


Point of Order by Councillor Stephen Holyday

Councillor Holyday rising on a Point of Order, stated that he wished to understand whether Councillor Perks' motion to amend the Order Paper is out of order as the July 27, 2018 Order Paper was adopted.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Order and asked the City Clerk to respond. The City Clerk advised Council that Councillor Perks' motion to re-order the Order Paper is in order, but would require a two-thirds majority.


Point of Order by Councillor David Shiner

Councillor Shiner, rising on a Point of Order stated that he wished to understand why Council was voting to consider Motion MM44.128 first, when Members did not yet have a copy of it.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Order and ruled that Motion MM44.128 was currently being circulated to Members.


Point of Order by Councillor Jaye Robinson

Councillor Robinson, rising on a Point of Order, stated that she wished to understand why Council was considering re-ordering agenda to consider the Motion that was just introduced, as the Speaker had advised her that Council would continue with the agenda that was started on Day 1 of Council.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Order and ruled that she did advise Councillor Robinson that Council would continue with the agenda as set out in the July 27 Order Paper, but there was now a motion before Council to re-order the Order Paper.


Point of Order by Councillor Jaye Robinson

Councillor Robinson, rising on a Point of Order, stated that there were time-sensitive development Items remaining on the agenda, and she wished to know whether Council might run out of time to complete the agenda on Friday, July 27, 2018, as Council must recess before sundown.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Order and ruled that if Council did not complete the agenda on Friday, July 27, the meeting would resume on Monday, July 30.


Point of Order by Councillor Stephen Holyday

Councillor Holyday, rising on a Point of Order stated that he wished to know whether he could amend Councillor Perks' motion to amend the Order Paper.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Order and asked the City Clerk to respond. The City Clerk advised Council that Councillor Holyday would have to place his own motion.


Point of Order by Councillor David Shiner

Councillor Shiner, rising on a Point of Order stated that he wished to understand why Councillor Perks could speak on his motion to amend the Order Paper to consider Motion MM44.128 first for a second time.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Order and ruled that Councillor Perks could not speak on his motion for a second time, as he spoke when he introduced it.


Point of Order by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam

Councillor Wong-Tam, rising on a Point of Order, stated that she wished to know whether Members could question Mayor Tory while he is asking questions of staff.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Order and ruled that Members can only question the Mayor when they have the floor to question staff or after the Mayor has spoken.


Point of Privilege by Councillor Justin J. Di Ciano

Councillor Di Ciano, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that as a Canadian, he has the fundamental right to appeal any decision made by any government and that Councillor Perks should not subvert that right.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Privilege and asked Councillor Perks to respond. Councillor Perks responded that he did not say that Councillor Di Ciano does not have the right to subvert a City Council or Ontario Municipal Board decision.


Point of Order by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong

Deputy Mayor Minnan-Wong, rising on a Point of Order, stated that he wished to propose that Council limit speakers and questions of the mover to 3 minutes per Member.

Ruling by Deputy Speaker Glenn De Baeremaeker
Deputy Speaker De Baeremaeker accepted the Point of Order and ruled that Council could not reduce the amount of time for speakers and questions of the mover, as speakers and questions of the mover had already begun.


Point of Order by Councillor Justin J. Di Ciano

Councillor Di Ciano, rising on a Point of Order stated that he wished to understand why Council was considering a motion to extend the meeting through the dinner recess, as he was previously informed that the meeting must recess to give City Clerk's Office staff a break.

Ruling by Deputy Speaker Glenn De Baeremaeker
Deputy Speaker De Baeremaeker accepted the Point of Order and ruled that Councillor Ford's motion to extend the meeting through the dinner recess is in order, and whether the motion passes or not is up to the will of Council.


Point of Order by Councillor Gord Perks

Councillor Perks, rising on a Point of Order, stated that he wished to understand whether Council would reconvene on Monday, July 30 if consideration of the item did not finish on Friday, July 27.

Ruling by Deputy Speaker Glenn De Baeremaeker
Deputy Speaker De Baeremaeker accepted the Point of Order and asked the Deputy City Clerk to respond. The Deputy City Clerk advised Council that the meeting would continue at 9:30 a.m. the next business day, which would be Monday, July 30, unless a motion is passed to reconvene at a different time.


Point of Order by Councillor Gord Perks

Councillor Perks, rising on a Point of Order, stated that he wished the Deputy City Clerk to clarify that Council cannot waive the rule to finish before 7:30 p.m. on Friday because of sundown.

Ruling by Deputy Speaker Glenn De Baeremaeker
Deputy Speaker De Baeremaeker accepted the Point of Order and asked the Deputy City Clerk to respond. The Deputy City Clerk advised Council that the rule that Council must finish before sundown on Fridays is a policy, not a procedural rule, so Members could vote to continue past 7:30 p.m.


Point of Order by Councillor David Shiner

Councillor Shiner, rising on a Point of Order, stated that he wished to understand whether a motion to continue past 7:30 p.m. would require a two-thirds vote to pass.

Ruling by Deputy Speaker Glenn De Baeremaeker
Deputy Speaker De Baeremaeker accepted the Point of Order and ruled that it would require a two-thirds vote.


Point of Privilege by Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti

Councillor Mammoliti, rising on a Point of Privilege stated that Councillor Layton should withdraw his remark, as he had impugned Members' motives.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata, accepted the Point of Privilege and asked Councillor Layton to withdraw his remark as he was accusing Members of withholding information without being sure if they had.


Point of Privilege by Councillor Mike Layton

Councillor Layton stated that he would not withdraw his remark as Members had admitted they knew about the proposed legislation.


Point of Privilege by Mayor John Tory

Mayor Tory, rising on a Point of Privilege stated that he was honest about the information he had about the proposed legislation, and Councillor Layton should be ashamed of himself for calling his integrity into question.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata, accepted the Points of Privilege and ruled that she could not continue to recognize Points of Privilege on this item as the meeting must recess at 7:30 p.m. on a Friday.


Point of Privilege by Councillor Paula Fletcher

Councillor Fletcher, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that she was offended by remarks by some Members that the Council meeting had 'dragged out' over 6 days, as Council had recessed a number of times out of respect and to permit Members to attend events related to the tragedy on Danforth Avenue the previous week.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Privilege and thanked Councillor Fletcher for her remarks.


Point of Privilege by Councillor Janet Davis

Councillor Davis, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that Councillor Holyday should withdraw his remarks about other Members, as he is disparaging Councillors who were elected by the residents of their Wards to represent them at Council.


Point of Privilege by Councillor Stephen Holyday

Councillor Holyday, rising on a Point of Privilege stated that his job as a Member is to cast votes on every issue.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Points of Privilege and ruled that Councillor Holyday should keep his voice down and continue.


Point of Order by Councillor Paula Fletcher

Councillor Fletcher, rising on a Point of Order, stated that the Speaker should be neutral and Speaker Nunziata was at a press conference supporting the Province's legislation to reduce the size of Council, and while any Member has the right to do that, the Speaker must represent all Members of the Chamber and to deal with all questions on the item in a neutral way.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Order and ruled that her opinions have always been public.


Point of Order by Councillor Paula Fletcher

Councillor Fletcher, rising on a Point of Order, stated that the Speaker's role is to be neutral and to recognize that Members of Council have diverse opinions.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Order and ruled that she recognizes her role as a neutral Chair, which is why she tried to control both sides during the outburst at the meeting on Friday.


Point of Order by Councillor Paula Fletcher

Councillor Fletcher, rising on a Point of Order, stated that her remarks were directed at the overarching role of the Speaker to preside over the Chamber in a neutral manner.

Ruling by Speaker Paula Fletcher
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Order and thanked Councillor Fletcher for her remarks.


Point of Order by Councillor Michael Ford

Councillor Ford, rising on a Point of Order, stated that if Councillor Fletcher has a concern with the Speaker's neutrality, she should give a specific example of the Speaker not being neutral.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Order and thanked Councillor Ford for his remarks.


Point of Order by Councillor John Campbell

Councillor Campbell, rising on a Point of Order, stated that he wished the Speaker to put an end to questions about Councillor Holyday's rationale for moving his motion 7, as opposed to questions of clarification about the content of his motion 7.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Order and ruled that Councillor Davis should only ask Councillor Holyday questions of clarification about his motion 7.


Point of Privilege by Councillor Giorgio Mammoliti

Councillor Mammoliti, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that he gets cut-off for not asking Members questions of clarification about their motions, while Councillor Mihevc is being allowed to continue with his questions, and that he wished the Speaker to be fair to all Members.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Privilege and ruled that she tries to be fair, but is sometimes told that she is not.


Point of Privilege by Councillor Paula Fletcher

Councillor Fletcher, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that she wished to correct Councillor Palacio's comment about the size of the municipal government in the City of Los Angeles, which has 15 Councillors in a metro organization, and 96 Councillors representing Neighbourhood Councils.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Privilege and thanked Councillor Fletcher for her remarks.


Point of Privilege by Councillor Stephen Holyday

Councillor Holyday, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that Councillor McMahon should withdraw her remark that Etobicoke is "sleepy".


Point of Privilege by Councillor Justin J. Di Ciano

Councillor Di Ciano, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that he also wished for Councillor McMahon to withdraw her remark about Etobicoke being "sleepy", as Etobicoke Lakeshore is the largest constituency in Canada, with large amounts of development, investment and industrial activity.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Points of Privilege and ruled that Councillor McMahon should withdraw her remark. Councillor McMahon withdrew her remark and stated that she meant that Etobicoke is a peaceful area.


Point of Order by Councillor Gord Perks

Councillor Perks, rising on a Point of Order stated that Councillor Di Ciano's proposed amendment to Councillor Fletcher's motion 4 should be ruled out of order, as it is a distinct proposition and not actually an amendment.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata accepted the Point of Order and ruled motion 11 by Councillor Di Ciano out of order.

Rulings (City Council)

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata ruled that Councillor McMahon should only ask Councillor Holyday questions of clarification about his motion 7.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata ruled that Councillor McMahon was not asking Councillor Holyday questions of clarification about his motion 7, so her time to question would be cut off.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata ruled that Councillor Shan should only ask Councillor Holyday questions of clarification about his motion 7.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata ruled that Councillor Mammoliti should only ask Councillor Holyday questions of clarification about his motion 7.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata ruled that Councillor Mammoliti should only ask Councillor Holyday questions of clarification about his motion, not questions about why he moved the motion 7.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata ruled that Councillor Perruzza should only ask Councillor Holyday questions of clarification about his motion 7.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata ruled that Councillor Mihevc should only ask Councillor Holyday questions of clarification about his motion 7.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata called Councillor Perruzza to order.

Ruling by Speaker Frances Nunziata
Speaker Nunziata again called Councillor Perruzza to order for his behaviour and ordered him to leave the Chamber. Councillor Perruzza subsequently apologized for his conduct and asked to remain in the Chamber. Speaker Nunziata ruled that Councillor Perruzza could remain in the Chamber if he did not interrupt other Members while speaking.

Source: Toronto City Clerk at www.toronto.ca/council