Item - 2016.MM18.24
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 3, 2016 without amendments.
MM18.24 - Banning Door-to-Door Sales by the Home Services Sector - by Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on May 3, 4 and 5, 2016, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the Province of Ontario ban the practice of door-to-door sales relating to the sale and/or lease of water heaters, air conditioners, furnaces, water filtration systems, HVAC equipment, and other related services and products sold by the home services sector before Ontario Legislature breaks for their summer recess.
2. City Council direct the City Manager, in consultation with Strategic Communications and Legal Services, to issue a media release warning Toronto residents about these door-to-door sales activities.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the necessary provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, need to be waived to permit introduction of Motion MM18.24. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive notice.
Vote (Waive Notice) May-04-2016 2:43 PM
| Result: Carried | Two-Thirds Required - MM18.24 - Waive notice |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 40 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Michelle Holland, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are John Campbell, James Pasternak |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Giorgio Mammoliti, Ron Moeser |
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM18.24 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.
Vote (Waive Referral) May-04-2016 2:43 PM
| Result: Carried | Two-Thirds Required - MM18.24 - Waive referral |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 40 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Michelle Holland, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are John Campbell, Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Giorgio Mammoliti, Ron Moeser |
Vote (Adopt Item) May-04-2016 2:44 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM18.24 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 40 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Raymond Cho, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Michelle Holland, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Josh Matlow, Pam McConnell, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are John Campbell, James Pasternak |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Giorgio Mammoliti, Ron Moeser |