Item - 2020.NY13.21
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on February 26, 2020 with amendments.
- This item was considered by the North York Community Council on February 5, 2020 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on February 26, 2020.
NY13.21 - Recipient of the 2020 Agnes Macphail Award
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 15 - Don Valley West
City Council Decision
City Council on February 26, 2020, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve Paula Davies and Raymond White as the recipients of the 2020 Agnes Macphail Award.
2. City Council request the City Clerk to determine an appropriate recognition of the 100th anniversary of the election of Agnes Macphail, the first woman elected to the House of Commons of Canada, and City Council request the City Clerk, in consultation with the Chief People Officer and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to develop an enhanced and expanded Agnes Macphail Award consistent with other City of Toronto programs which recognize voluntary and community leadership.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
City Council considered Items NY13.21 and TE13.53 together.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-144549.pdf
(January 17, 2020) Memo from Councillor Jaye Robinson on nominations for the 2020 Agnes Macphail Award
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-144550.pdf
Motions (City Council)
City Council request the City Clerk to determine an appropriate recognition of the 100th anniversary of the election of Agnes Macphail, the first woman elected to the House of Commons of Canada, and City Council request the City Clerk, in consultation with the Chief People Officer and the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, to develop an enhanced and expanded Agnes Macphail Award consistent with other City of Toronto programs which recognize voluntary and community leadership.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Feb-26-2020 9:59 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - NY13.21 - Fletcher - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 22 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson, 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 Jennifer McKelvie, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, John Tory |
NY13.21 - Recipient of the 2020 Agnes Macphail Award
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 15 - Don Valley West
Community Council Recommendations
North York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council approve Paula Davies and Raymond White as the recipients of the 2020 Agnes Macphail Award.
Origin
Summary
The Agnes Macphail Award was established by the Borough of East York. It continues today as an annual event to recognize outstanding volunteers who live within the boundaries of the former borough.
The Agnes Macphail Selection Committee met, as established in the selection process, on Thursday, January 16, 2020 to review the nominations received and to select this year's award recipients. The committee voted to nominate Paula Davies and Raymond White as the 2020 Agnes Macphail Award recipients. The award will be presented on March 29, 2020 at the Agnes Macphail Award Ceremony.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-144549.pdf
(January 17, 2020) Memo from Councillor Jaye Robinson on nominations for the 2020 Agnes Macphail Award
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/ny/bgrd/backgroundfile-144550.pdf