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.
I. DISCLOSURES
OF PECUNIARY INTEREST
II. RECOGNITIONS
III. REVIEW OF
CONFIDENTIAL MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED IN PUBLIC
IV. COUNCIL, IN
CLOSED SESSION
V. CONFIRMATION
AND SIGNING OF THE MINUTES
VI. COMMUNICATIONS
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:
1. Disclosures of
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
VII. MOTIONS OF
WHICH NOTICE IS GIVEN
VIII. REPORTS
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
2. Ranked Ballot
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
IX. ADDED
REPORTS
X. DEFERRED
MATTERS
XI. ENQUIRIES
XII. EMERGENT
MOTIONS
XIII. BY-LAWS
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