Special Council

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Online Video Conference
Members
  • Mayor Bonnie Crombie
  • Councillor Stephen Dasko, Ward 1
  • Councillor Karen Ras, Ward 2
  • Councillor Chris Fonseca, Ward 3
  • Councillor John Kovac, Ward 4
  • Councillor Carolyn Parrish, Ward 5
  • Councillor Ron Starr, Ward 6
  • Councillor Dipika Damerla, Ward 7
  • Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8
  • Councillor Pat Saito, Ward 9
  • Councillor Sue McFadden, Ward 10
  • Councillor George Carlson, Ward 11

Staff Present

Paul Mitcham, City Manager and Chief Administrative Officer
Shari Lichterman, Commissioner of Corporate Services and Chief Financial Officer
Jodi Robillos, Acting Commissioner of Community Services
Geoff Wright, Commissioner of Transportation and Works
Andrew Whittemore, Commissioner of Planning and Building
Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor, Legal Services
Diana Rusnov, Director of Legislative Services and City Clerk
Sacha Smith, Manager of Legislative Services and Deputy Clerk

1.
CALL TO ORDER - 9:00AM
 

2.
INDIGENOUS LAND STATEMENT
 

Mayor Crombie recited the Indigenous Land Statement.

3.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
 

Verbal Motion

Moved by Councillor S. McFadden

Seconded by Councillor C. Fonseca

That the August 25, 2021 Special Council Agenda, be approved. 

4.
DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST
 

Nil 

5.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS COUNCIL MEETING - Nil 
 

6.
PRESENTATIONS - Nil.
 

7.
DEPUTATIONS - Nil.
 

8.
PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD - Nil 
 

9.
MATTERS PERTAINING TO COVID-19 - Nil.
 

10.
CONSENT AGENDA - Nil.
 

11.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF CORPORATE REPORTS - Nil.
 

12.
PRESENTATION OF COMMITTEE REPORTS - Nil.
 

13.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - Nil.
 

14.
PETITIONS - Nil.
 

15.
CORRESPONDENCE
 

16.
NOTICE OF MOTION - Nil 
 

17.
MOTIONS
 

17.1
To close to the public a portion of the Special Council meeting to be held on August 25, 2021 to deal with various matters. (See Item 22 Closed Session)
 

RESOLUTION 0160-2021

Moved by Councillor S. McFadden

Seconded by Councillor G. Carlson

  • RESOLUTION0160-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden
    Seconded ByCouncillor G. Carlson

    WHEREAS the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended (the "Act"), requires Council to pass a resolution prior to closing part of a meeting to the public;

    AND WHEREAS the Act requires that the resolution states the act of the holding of the closed meeting and the general nature of the matter to be considered at the closed meeting;

    NOW THEREFORE be it resolved that a portion of the Council meeting held on August 25, 2021 shall be closed to the public to deal with the following matters:

    Pursuant to the Municipal Act, Sections 239 (2):                              

    1.  Labour relations or employee negotiations: Approach  COVID-19 Vaccinations for City Employees and Volunteers
    2.  Receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege: Mandatory Vaccinations for City Employees
    YES (11)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor C. Parrish, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (1)Councillor D. Damerla
    Carried (11 to 0)

18.
INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF BY-LAWS - Nil
 

19.
MATTERS PERTAINING TO REGION OF PEEL COUNCIL - Nil
 

20.
COUNCILLORS' ENQUIRIES - Nil 
 

21.
OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS - Nil 
 

22.
CLOSED SESSION
 

(Pursuant to Subsection 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001)

Council moved into Closed Session at 9:04AM.

 

22.1
Labour relations or employee negotiations: Approach to COVID-19 Vaccinations for City Employees and Volunteers
 

Shari Lichterman, Commissioner, Corporate Services spoke to the matter and explained the report.  Members of Council asked staff questions and Shari Lichterman and Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor responded to their questions. 

The following Resolution was voted on during open session:

  • RESOLUTION0161-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor S. McFadden
    Seconded ByCouncillor P. Saito

    That Council approves the plan as outlined in the report titled ‘Approach to COVID-19 Vaccinations for City Employees and Volunteers’ dated August 23, 2021 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services.

    YES (9)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    NO (1)Councillor J. Kovac
    ABSENT (2)Councillor C. Parrish, and Councillor D. Damerla
    Carried (9 to 1)

22.2
Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose: Legal Advice Concerning Mandatory Vaccinations for City Employees
 

Andra Maxwell, City Solicitor provided advice with respect to mandatory vaccinations for City staff.  Members of Council discussed the matter and asked questions.  Ms. Maxwell responded to the questions. 

The following Resolution was voted on during open session:

  • Councillor Parrish departed the Closed Session at 10:15am.

    RESOLUTION0162-2021
    Moved ByCouncillor R. Starr
    Seconded ByCouncillor C. Fonseca

    That the report from the City Solicitor dated August 24, 2021 titled “Legal Advice Concerning Mandatory Vaccinations for City Employees” be received for information.

    YES (10)Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C. Fonseca, Councillor J. Kovac , Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson
    ABSENT (2)Councillor C. Parrish, and Councillor D. Damerla
    Carried (10 to 0)

    Councillor Saito requested that Council support Dr. Loh's request for a proof of vaccination program or system. 

    Moved by Councillor P. Saito

    Seconded by Councillor S. McFadden

    Resolution 0163-2021

    That City Council support Dr. Loh and Peel Public Health in their request for a provincial proof of vaccine program or system.

    YES (9):  Mayor Crombie, Councillor S. Dasko, Councillor K. Ras, Councillor C.Fonseca, Councillor R. Starr, Councillor M. Mahoney, Councillor P. Saito, Councillor S. McFadden, and Councillor G. Carlson

    NO (1)  Councillor J. Kovac

    ABSENT (2) Councillor C. Parrish,  Councillor D.Damerla

     

     


23.
CONFIRMATORY BILL
 

24.
ADJOURNMENT - 11:00AM
 

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