Item - 2020.MM22.31
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 29 and 30, 2020 without amendments.
MM22.31 - Implementing a Mini Environment Day - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Solid Waste Management Services, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health, to create a safe, hybrid, mini Environment Day option for Fall 2020 using Solid Waste Management Services transfer stations; such mini Environment Days could include residents remaining in their cars and staff and volunteers assisting with the dropping off of various items, including textiles and the offering (pick up) of packaged compost; with this being the only option for an Environment Day Councillor’s will be invited to partner in the events.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-148213.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM22.31 be referred to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.