Item - 2018.MM43.23
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 26, 2018 with amendments.
MM43.23 - Emergency meeting regarding the increase in gun and gang violence in our City - by Councillor Vincent Crisanti, seconded by Councillor Michael Ford
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on June 26, 27, 28 and 29, 2018, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the City Manager to request an emergency meeting with the Toronto Police Service, Toronto Community Housing Corporation and appropriate staff to determine what additional resources are needed to take immediate steps to address the spike in gun and gang violence in our City and ways the Federal and Provincial Governments can further assist to implement an expedited sustainable community policing model for our City, and to report back to the July 23, 24 and 25, 2018 meeting of City Council on the outcome of the meeting.
2. City Council request the Province of Ontario to amend the Highway Traffic Act and the Civic Remedies Act 2001 to prohibit driving in a motor vehicle in which there is an unlawfully possessed handgun, which would include vehicle seizure, licence suspension and increased fines.
3. City Council request the Federal Government to strengthen firearms control legislation (Bill C-71) to allow municipal police services access to legal firearms sales records, like current regulations in the United States.
4. City Council request the Mayor to communicate with both the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario to request that a complete and expeditious review be conducted of the guidelines and procedures applicable to persons:
a. already on bail; and/or
b. previously convicted of offenses involving the possession or use of illegal firearms; and/or
c. previously convicted of the use of a firearm in the commission of a crime;
with the objective of changing such guidelines or procedures in whatever manner may be necessary to make clear the community's view that such persons should not be granted bail and should remain in custody until the charges have been disposed of by the judicial system.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM43.23 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.
Vote (Waive Referral) Jun-27-2018 3:01 PM
| Result: Carried | Two-Thirds Required - MM43.23 - Waive referral |
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| Total members that voted Yes: 35 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Christin Carmichael Greb, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Michelle Holland, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Jaye Robinson, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Lucy Troisi, Jonathan Tsao, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 7 | Members that voted No are John Campbell, Janet Davis, Miganoush Megardichian, Denzil Minnan-Wong, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Neethan Shan |
| Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Jon Burnside, Anthony Perruzza, John Tory |
That City Council amend Recommendation 1 by adding the words "the July 23, 24 and 25, 2018 meeting of" so the recommendation now reads as follows:
1. City Council direct the City Manager to request an emergency meeting with the Toronto Police Service and appropriate staff to determine what additional resources are needed to take immediate steps to address the spike in gun and gang violence in our City and ways the Federal and Provincial Governments can further assist to implement an expedited sustainable community policing model for our City, and to report back to the July 23, 24 and 25, 2018 meeting of City Council on the outcome of the meeting.
Vote (Amend Item) Jun-28-2018 9:47 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM43.23 - Wong-Tam - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 34 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Giorgio Mammoliti, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Miganoush Megardichian, Joe Mihevc, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Jonathan Tsao, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 11 | Members that were absent are Maria Augimeri, Jon Burnside, Josh Colle, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Michelle Holland, Jim Karygiannis, Josh Matlow, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Jaye Robinson |
That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, City Council reconsider Item MM43.23.
That City Council amend Recommendation 1 by adding the words "the July 23, 24 and 25, 2018 meeting of" so the recommendation now reads as follows:
1. City Council direct the City Manager to request an emergency meeting with the Toronto Police Service and appropriate staff to determine what additional resources are needed to take immediate steps to address the spike in gun and gang violence in our City and ways the Federal and Provincial Governments can further assist to implement an expedited sustainable community policing model for our City, and to report back to the July 23, 24 and 25, 2018 meeting of City Council on the outcome of the meeting.
Vote (Amend Item) Jun-28-2018 11:17 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM43.23 - Wong-Tam - motion 1 - REVOTE |
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| Total members that voted Yes: 31 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Josh Colle, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 14 | Members that were absent are Jon Burnside, Gary Crawford, Justin J. Di Ciano, Michelle Holland, Jim Karygiannis, Giorgio Mammoliti, Miganoush Megardichian, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, James Pasternak, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Jonathan Tsao |
That:
1. City Council amend Recommendation 1 by adding the words "Toronto Community Housing Corporation" so that it now reads as follows:
1. City Council direct the City Manager to request an emergency meeting with the Toronto Police Service, Toronto Community Housing Corporation and appropriate staff to determine what additional resources are needed to take immediate steps to address the spike in gun and gang violence in our City and ways the Federal and Province Government can further assist to implement an expedited sustainable community policing model for our City, and to report back to City Council on the outcome of the meeting.
2. City Council request the Province of Ontario to amend the Highway Traffic Act and the Civic Remedies Act 2001 to prohibit driving in a motor vehicle in which there is an unlawfully possessed handgun, which would include vehicle seizure, licence suspension and increased fines.
3. City Council request the Federal Government to strengthen firearms control legislation (Bill C-71) to allow municipal police services access to legal firearms sales records, like current regulations in the United States.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jun-28-2018 11:18 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM43.23 - Colle - motion 2 |
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| Total members that voted Yes: 31 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Josh Colle, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 14 | Members that were absent are Jon Burnside, Gary Crawford, Justin J. Di Ciano, Michelle Holland, Jim Karygiannis, Giorgio Mammoliti, Miganoush Megardichian, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, James Pasternak, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Jonathan Tsao |
That City Council request the Mayor to communicate with both the Government of Canada and the Government of Ontario to request that a complete and expeditious review be conducted of the guidelines and procedures applicable to persons:
a. already on bail; and/or
b. previously convicted of offenses involving the possession or use of illegal firearms; and/or
c. previously convicted of the use of a firearm in the commission of a crime;
with the objective of changing such guidelines or procedures in whatever manner may be necessary to make clear the community's view that such persons should not be granted bail and should remain in custody until the charges have been disposed of by the judicial system.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jun-28-2018 11:19 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM43.23 - Tory - motion 3 |
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| Total members that voted Yes: 30 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Josh Colle, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Gord Perks |
| Total members that were Absent: 14 | Members that were absent are Jon Burnside, Gary Crawford, Justin J. Di Ciano, Michelle Holland, Jim Karygiannis, Giorgio Mammoliti, Miganoush Megardichian, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, James Pasternak, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Jonathan Tsao |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Jun-28-2018 11:19 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM43.23 - Adopt the item as amended |
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| Total members that voted Yes: 30 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Josh Colle, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Frank Di Giorgio, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Stephen Holyday, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, John Tory, Lucy Troisi, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Gord Perks |
| Total members that were Absent: 14 | Members that were absent are Jon Burnside, Gary Crawford, Justin J. Di Ciano, Michelle Holland, Jim Karygiannis, Giorgio Mammoliti, Miganoush Megardichian, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, James Pasternak, Neethan Shan, David Shiner, Michael Thompson, Jonathan Tsao |