Item - 2023.MM6.9
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 10, 11 and 12, 2023 without amendments.
MM6.9 - Honouring Canadian Music Legend Gordon Lightfoot - by Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on May 10, 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the City Manager to report back to City Council by the third quarter of 2023 on a plan for the creation of a statue honouring the life of Gordon Lightfoot including:
a. a suitable location within the City of Toronto such as Massey Hall; and
b. recommending a funding strategy which may include sources such as Section 37 funds, private donations and possible partnerships.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM6.9 be referred to the Economic and Community Development Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.
Vote (Adopt Item) May-11-2023 2:34 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM6.9 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 22 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Jon Burnside, Lily Cheng, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Shelley Carroll, Chris Moise |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Alejandra Bravo |
That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, City Council reconsider the vote on Item MM6.9.
Vote (Adopt Item) May-11-2023 2:35 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM6.9 - Adopt the item - REVOTE |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 24 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Lily Cheng, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Shelley Carroll |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |