Item - 2021.MM32.10
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 5, 2021 without amendments.
MM32.10 - Accessing Justice - New Toronto Courthouses - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following:
1. City Council express its objections to the closure of neighbourhood court houses and send a copy of its decision to the Attorney General of Ontario, objecting to the amalgamation to the New Toronto Courthouse.
2. City Council request the City Manager, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to report to the Executive Committee by June 1, 2021 on the impacts of the closure of local court houses, such report to include how the court amalgamation will impact local businesses and access to justice for those living with disabilities.
3. City Council request the City Solicitor to send a letter to the Attorney General of Ontario, objecting to the amalgamation to the New Toronto Courthouse.
Background Information (City Council)
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/mm/comm/communicationfile-131333.pdf
(November 10, 2020) Letter from Tony Loparco, President, Ontario Crown Attorneys' Association (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/mm/comm/communicationfile-131334.pdf
(May 5, 2021) Letter from Scott Travers, President, Society of United Professionals (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/mm/comm/communicationfile-131350.pdf
(May 3, 2021) Letter from Warren (Smokey) Thomas, President, Ontario Public Service Employees Union (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/mm/comm/communicationfile-131335.pdf
(May 5, 2021) Letter from Warren (Smokey) Thomas, President, Ontario Public Service Employees Union, Tony Loparco, President, Ontario Crown Attorneys' Association and Michelle Johnston, President, Society of United Professionals (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/mm/comm/communicationfile-131352.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM32.10 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.
Vote (Waive Referral) May-06-2021 2:16 PM
| Result: Carried | Two-Thirds Required - MM32.10 - Waive referral |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 19 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Cynthia Lai, Nick Mantas, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory |
| Total members that voted No: 6 | Members that voted No are Shelley Carroll, John Filion, Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday, Josh Matlow, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Mike Layton |
Vote (Adopt Item) May-06-2021 2:17 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM32.10 - Adopt the Item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 23 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday, Gord Perks, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that were Absent: 0 | Members that were absent are |