Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (7 motions)
7 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the agenda for the Special Council Meeting of April 23, 2021 be approved as published and circulated.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by City Councillor Whillans
Carried
That Council proceed into Closed Session to discuss matters pertaining to the following: 5.1. Open Meeting exception under Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001: Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.
Moved by Regional Councillor Palleschi, seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros
Carried
Minutes – Special Council Meeting – April 23, 2021 That Council direct: 1. The engagement of a 3rd Party Investigator, and external counsel as required, subject to consideration by Committee of Council at its April 28 meeting, in regard to the complaint (received April 22, 2021) and the response of the City and staff to determine the validity of such complaint and the response; 2. The City Solicitor and City Clerk execute this agreement for the independent 3rd Party Investigator and external counsel (if necessary), to be ratified by Council, with the terms of reference (including timelines) for the engaged parties reporting directly to City Council. Yea (11): Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Vicente, City Councillor Whillans, Regional Councillor Palleschi, City Councillor Bowman, Regional Councillor Medeiros, City Councillor Williams, Regional Councillor Fortini, City Councillor Singh, and Regional Councillor Dhillon
Moved by Mayor Patrick Brown, seconded by Regional Councillor Fortini
Carried
In favour (11): Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Vicente, City Councillor Whillans, Regional Councillor Palleschi, City Councillor Bowman, Regional Councillor Medeiros, City Councillor Williams, Regional Councillor Fortini, City Councillor Singh, Regional Councillor Dhillon
That the City Solicitor be directed to forward the complaint to the appropriate police agency for its appropriate consideration. Yea (11): Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Vicente, City Councillor Whillans, Regional Councillor Palleschi, City Councillor Bowman, Regional Councillor Medeiros, City Councillor Williams, Regional Councillor Fortini, City Councillor Singh, and Regional Councillor Dhillon
Moved by City Councillor Bowman, seconded by Regional Councillor Medeiros
Carried
That the complaint be forwarded to the Ontario Ombudsman for consideration. Yea (11): Mayor Patrick Brown, Regional Councillor Santos, Regional Councillor Vicente, City Councillor Whillans, Regional Councillor Palleschi, City Councillor Bowman, Regional Councillor Medeiros, City Councillor Williams, Regional Councillor Fortini, City Councillor Singh, and Regional Councillor Dhillon
Moved by City Councillor Bowman, seconded by City Councillor Whillans
Carried
That the following by-law before Council at its Special Meeting of April 23, 2021, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and the City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto: By-law 86-2021 – To confirm the proceedings of Council at its Special Meeting held on April 23, 2021
Moved by Regional Councillor Vicente, seconded by City Councillor Singh
Carried
That Council do now adjourn to meet again for a Regular Meeting of Council on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. or at the call of the Mayor.
Moved by Regional Councillor Santos, seconded by Regional Councillor Vicente