Item - 2019.MM6.3
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on April 16 and 17, 2019 without amendments.
MM6.3 - Strengthening Ontario's Autism Program - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on April 16 and 17, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the City Manager to formally request the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services to suspend implementation of the planned changes to the Ontario Autism Program pending meaningful consultation with a broad range of relevant stakeholders and inclusion of any necessary revisions to the Program to ensure that autistic children receive the support they need to thrive within their communities, and City Council direct that a copy of City Council's decision be forwarded to Premier Ford, Minister Mulroney and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
Background Information (City Council)
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Frances Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM6.3 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.
Vote (Waive Referral) Apr-17-2019 2:03 PM
| Result: Carried | Two-Thirds Required - MM6.3 - Waive referral |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 19 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Joe Cressy, Paula Fletcher, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Gary Crawford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are John Filion, Michael Ford, Anthony Perruzza, John Tory |
Vote (Adopt Item) Apr-17-2019 2:04 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM6.3 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 20 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Joe Cressy, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Gary Crawford, Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are John Filion, Michael Ford, Anthony Perruzza, John Tory |