Item - 2016.EX18.19
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on November 8, 2016 with amendments.
- This item was considered by Executive Committee on October 26, 2016 and was adopted with amendments. It will be considered by City Council on November 8, 2016.
- See also AA5.1
EX18.19 - Raising Aboriginal Flags at City Hall
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on November 8 and 9, 2016, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the Chief of Protocol, Protocol Services, City Clerk's Office, in consultation with the General Manager, Facilities Management to arrange for the installation of the flags of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation, the Metis peoples, the Haudenasaunee and the Huron-Wendat at Toronto City Hall and to report back on recommendations for all civic centres on a permanent basis which take into account the long term plan for each Facility in the first quarter of 2017.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-97002.pdf
(September 13, 2016) Letter from Councillor Mike Layton on Raising Aboriginal Flags at City Hall
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-97001.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That City Council amend Executive Committee Recommendation 1 by adding the words "report back on recommendations for" and the words "which take into account the long term plan for each Facility" so that the recommendation now reads as follows:
1. City Council direct the Chief of Protocol, Protocol Services, City Clerk's Office, in consultation with the General Manager, Facilities Management to arrange for the installation of the flags of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation, the Metis peoples, the Haudenasaunee and the Huron-Wendat at Toronto City Hall and report back on recommendations for all civic centres on a permanent basis which take into account the long term plan for each Facility in the first quarter of 2017.
Vote (Amend Item) Nov-09-2016 9:44 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - EX18.19 - Layton - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 34 | Members that voted Yes are Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Shelley Carroll, Joe Cressy, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Mike Layton, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 10 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Christin Carmichael Greb, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Vincent Crisanti, Michelle Holland, Norman Kelly, Chin Lee, Ron Moeser, Anthony Perruzza |
EX18.19 - Raising Aboriginal Flags at City Hall
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
Committee Recommendations
The Executive Committee recommends that:
1. City Council direct the Chief of Protocol, Protocol Services, City Clerk's Office, in consultation with the General Manager, Facilities Management to arrange for the installation of the flags of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation, the Metis peoples, the Haudenasaunee and the Huron-Wendat at Toronto City Hall and all civic centres on a permanent basis.
Origin
Summary
At a recent Federation of Canadian Municipalities meeting, Chief Bellegarde, National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations discussed the federal Urban Aboriginal Strategy and urged municipalities to connect with local Metis, Inuit and First Nations in a positive and engaging manner.
One opportunity for the City of Toronto to engage and formally acknowledge First Nations is to raise Aboriginal flags at City Hall. Flags are important symbols that recognize nations.
The City of Toronto is situated on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation and Metis peoples. By raising the Misssissaugas of the New Credit First Nation and Metis flags, the City of Toronto demonstrates support for its First Nations communities, their identities and symbolism.
The City of Toronto's Urban Aboriginal Framework sets out principles and commitments that support reconciliation and the City reaffirms its commitment to implementing the framework through activities such as education of the Toronto Public Service on Aboriginal history; Aboriginal employment strategy; representation of Aboriginal people at City agencies and corporations; partnership and capacity building; and recognizing the significance of National Aboriginal Day. Raising the two flags on a permanent basis at City Hall further demonstrates commitment to acts of reconciliation.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-97002.pdf
(September 13, 2016) Letter from Councillor Mike Layton on Raising Aboriginal Flags at City Hall
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/ex/bgrd/backgroundfile-97001.pdf
Motions
That recommendation 1 be amended by inserting the words "and all civic centres" so that it reads as follows:
1. City Council direct the Chief of Protocol, Protocol Services, City Clerk's Office, in consultation with the General Manager, Facilities Management to arrange for the installation of the flags of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation, the Metis peoples, the Haudenasaunee and the Huron-Wendat at Toronto City Hall and all civic centres on a permanent basis.
Vote (Amend Item) Oct-26-2016
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 10 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Gary Crawford, Frank Di Giorgio, Michelle Holland, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, John Tory (Chair) |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Ana Bailão, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Michael Thompson |