Item - 2022.TE31.88
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 9, 2022 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on February 16, 2022 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on March 9, 2022.
TE31.88 - Recipient of the 2022 Agnes Macphail Award
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth, 19 - Beaches - East York
City Council Decision
City Council on March 9, 2022, adopted the following:
1. City Council approve Kam Babulal as the 2022 Agnes Macphail Award and thank the Agnes Macphail Committee on its ongoing work to select recipients of this prestigious East York legacy award.
Background Information (Community Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-221827.pdf
TE31.88 - Recipient of the 2022 Agnes Macphail Award
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth, 19 - Beaches - East York
Community Council Recommendations
The Toronto and East York Community Council recommends that:
1. City Council approve Kam Babulal as the 2022 Agnes Macphail Award and thank the Agnes Macphail Committee on its ongoing work to select recipients of this prestigious East York legacy award.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The Toronto and East York Community Council:
1. Requested Strategic Protocol and External Relations staff brief the three East York Councillors on the history of the Agnes Macphail award from the former Borough of East York and how it was transferred to the newly amalgamated City of Toronto; and request Strategic Protocol and External Relations staff to identify any challenges that may have arisen now that Strategic Protocol and External Relations has taken over the logistics and options for the Councillor’s Office.
Origin
Summary
The Agnes Macphail Award was established by the Borough of East York to annually recognize and outstanding volunteer who upheld the values and causes of Agnes Macphail and who live within the boundaries of the former borough.
The Agnes Macphail Recognition Committee met, as established in the Toronto City Council approved selection process, on Monday, February 7, 2022 to review the nominations received and to select this year's award recipient. The Committee unanimously selected Kam Babulal as their 2022 Agnes Macphail Award recipient.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2022/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-221827.pdf
Motions
That Recommendation 1 be amended by adding the words "and thank the Agnes Macphail Committee on its ongoing work to select recipients of this prestigious East York legacy award" so the recommendation now reads:
1. City Council approve Kam Babulal as the 2022 Agnes Macphail Award and thank the Agnes Macphail Committee on its ongoing work to select recipients of this prestigious East York legacy award.
2. Toronto and East York Community Council request that Strategic Protocol and External Relations brief the three East York Councillors on the history of the Agnes Macphail award from the former Borough of East York and how it was transferred to the newly amalgamated City of Toronto; and request Strategic Protocol and External Relations staff to identify any challenges that may have arisen now that Strategic Protocol and External Relations has taken over the logistics and options for the Councillor’s Office.