May 1, 2017, at 5:01 PM
Present:
M. Brown, M. van Holst, B. Armstrong, J. Helmer, M. Cassidy, P. Squire, J. Morgan, P. Hubert, A. Hopkins, V. Ridley, S. Turner, H.L. Usher, T. Park, J. Zaifman;, C. Saunders
Absent:
M. Salih, J. Zaifman
Also Present:
M. Hayward, B. Card, S. Corman, S. Datars Bere, S. Laforge, M. Marcellin, J. Raycraft, M. Ribera, L. Rowe, J. Smout, B. Westlake-Power
The Council meets in Regular Session in the Council Chambers this day at 5:01 PM.
OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC
CLOSED SESSION
AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES
AND PETITIONS
Moved by Councillor H.L. Usher
Seconded by Councillor B. Armstrong
Approve receipt and referral of the following communication to be considered with the 16th Report of the Corporate Services Committee:
Pecuniary Interest
That it BE NOTED that no pecuniary interests were disclosed.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (14)
Motion Passed
WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN
Moved by Councillor T. Park
Seconded by Councillor M. van Holst
Approve that pursuant to section 2.3 of the Council Procedure By-law, section 9.7 of said by-law be suspended to permit a member to speak more than once to any motion with respect to the ranked ballot model.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: M. Brown M. van Holst B. Armstrong J. Helmer M. Cassidy P. Squire J. Morgan P. Hubert A. Hopkins V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park (13)
Motion Passed
Community Engagement Results
That the following actions be taken with respect to utilization of a ranked ballot model for the Municipal Election: a) the attached presentation from the City Clerk BE RECEIVED; and b) the following written submissions BE RECEIVED: i) a staff report dated April 22, 2017 regarding ranked ballot community engagement results; ii) a staff report dated January 24, 2017 regarding a ranked ballot election model (resubmitted); iii) a communication dated March 6, 2017, from J. Argall, speaking in support of moving to a ranked ballot model; iv) a communication dated March 1, 2017, from D. Austin, speaking against moving to a ranked ballot model; v) a communication dated March 6, 2017, from L. Bartha, speaking against moving to a ranked ballot model; vi) a communication from C. Butler, speaking against moving to a ranked ballot model; vii) a communication from dated March 1, 2017, from M. Campbell, speaking against moving to a ranked ballot model; viii) a communication dated April 4, 2017, from S. Levin, speaking against moving to a ranked ballot model; ix) a communication dated March 16, 2017, from M. McGuire, speaking in support of moving to a ranked ballot model; x) a communication dated March 9, 2017, from D. Schmidt, speaking against moving to a ranked ballot model; xi) a communication dated Mach 6, 2017, from F. Snyders, indicating the need for a referendum on the question of whether or not to employ a ranked ballot model; xii) a communication dated April 3, 2017, from J. Cassar, speaking against a ranked ballot model; xiii) a communication dated April 18, 2017, from R. Brawn, speaking against a ranked ballot model; xiv) a communication dated April 13, 2017, from N.S. McIntyre, speaking in support of a ranked ballot model; xv) a communication dated March 22, 2017, from S. Barker, speaking against a ranked ballot model; xvi) a communication dated March 19, 2017, from N. Bangsboll, speaking against a ranked ballot model; xvii) a communication, from M. Chatwin, speaking in support of a ranked ballot model; xviii) a communication dated March 5, 2017, from B. Brock, providing data on voting procedures and the importance of knowing and understanding “the people behind the taking away your democratic right to vote or not to vote”; xix) a presentation by S. Lewkowitz and A. Sanchez, speaking in support of a ranked ballot model; it being pointed out that at the public participation meeting associated with this matter, the individuals indicated on the attached public participation meeting record made oral submissions regarding this matter.
Moved by Councillor J. Morgan
Seconded by Councillor T. Park
Approve that clause 2 be amended to add a new part c), as follows: c) the City Clerk BE DIRECTED to bring forward a proposed by-law to be introduced at the Municipal Council meeting to be held on May 1, 2017, for the purpose of providing the necessary direction to implement a ranked ballot process for the 2018 Municipal Election;
The motion to Approve the new part c) to clause 2 is put. Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown B. Armstrong M. van Holst P. Squire J. Helmer P. Hubert M. Cassidy A. Hopkins J. Morgan H.L. Usher (5) V. Ridley S. Turner T. Park J. Zaifman (9)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor T. Park
Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer
Approve clause 2, as amended.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown B. Armstrong M. van Holst P. Squire J. Helmer P. Hubert M. Cassidy A. Hopkins (4) J. Morgan V. Ridley S. Turner H.L. Usher T. Park J. Zaifman (10)
Motion Passed
REPORTS
MATTERS
MOTIONS
BY-LAWS TO BE READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME:
Moved by Councillor J. Morgan
Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer
Approve Introduction and First Reading of Bill No.’s 179 and 180.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown B. Armstrong M. van Holst P. Squire J. Helmer P. Hubert M. Cassidy A. Hopkins J. Morgan H.L. Usher (5) V. Ridley S. Turner T. Park J. Zaifman (9)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor J. Morgan
Seconded by Councillor J. Zaifman
Approve Second Reading of Bill No.’s 179 and 180.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown B. Armstrong M. van Holst P. Squire J. Helmer P. Hubert M. Cassidy A. Hopkins J. Morgan H.L. Usher (5) V. Ridley S. Turner T. Park J. Zaifman (9)
Motion Passed
Moved by Councillor S. Turner
Seconded by Councillor J. Helmer
Approve Third Reading of Bill No.’s 179 and 180.
Motion Passed
Vote:
Yeas: Nays: M. Brown B. Armstrong M. van Holst P. Squire J. Helmer P. Hubert M. Cassidy A. Hopkins J. Morgan H.L. Usher (5) V. Ridley S. Turner T. Park J. Zaifman (9)
Motion Passed
Votes
5 substantive votes at this meeting (5 contested, 0 unanimous). Procedural motions excluded.
VIII. REPORTS
Motion Passed
✅ Motion Passed
View roll call
Yea (13): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park
XIII. BY-LAWS
Motion Passed
✅ Motion Passed
View roll call
Yea (27): Josh Morgan, Josh Morgan, Josh Morgan, Michael van Holst, Michael van Holst, Michael van Holst, Jesse Helmer, Jesse Helmer, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Maureen Cassidy, Maureen Cassidy, Stephen Turner, Stephen Turner, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Matt Brown, Matt Brown, Virginia Ridley, Virginia Ridley, Virginia Ridley, Tanya Park, Tanya Park, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman, Jared Zaifman, Jared Zaifman
Nay (15): Anna Hopkins, Anna Hopkins, Anna Hopkins, Phil Squire, Phil Squire, Phil Squire, Bill Armstrong, Bill Armstrong, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Paul Hubert, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher, Harold Usher, Harold Usher
1. Disclosures of
Pecuniary Interest
Motion Passed
✅ Motion Passed
View roll call
Yea (14): Josh Morgan, Anna Hopkins, Michael van Holst, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Phil Squire, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman
2. Ranked Ballot
Community Engagement Results
The motion to Approve the new part c) to clause 2 is put. Motion Passed
✅ Motion Passed
View roll call
Yea (9): Josh Morgan, Michael van Holst, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Virginia Ridley, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman
Nay (5): Anna Hopkins, Phil Squire, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert, Harold Usher
2. Ranked Ballot
Community Engagement Results
Motion Passed
✅ Motion Passed
View roll call
Yea (10): Josh Morgan, Michael van Holst, Jesse Helmer, Maureen Cassidy, Stephen Turner, Matt Brown, Virginia Ridley, Harold Usher, Tanya Park, Jared Zaifman
Nay (4): Anna Hopkins, Phil Squire, Bill Armstrong, Paul Hubert