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Special Council
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January 13, 2022
Electronic Meeting
7:00 pm
Present:
Mayor David Ryan
Councillors:
K. Ashe
M. Brenner
S. Butt
B. McLean
D. Pickles
Also Present:
M. Carpino - Chief Administrative Officer
P. Bigioni - Director, Corporate Services & City Solicitor
S. Cassel - City Clerk
R. Perera - Deputy Clerk
A. Jarvis - Clerk Administration, Vital Stats & Lottery Licensing
1. Roll Call
The City Clerk certified that all Members of Council were present and participating
electronically in accordance with By-law 7771/20.
2. Disclosure of Interest
No disclosures of interest were noted.
3. Opening Remarks from the Mayor
Mayor Ryan stated that this Special Meeting of Council was being held due to the
vacancy in the Office of City Councillor, Ward 2 which was a result of the passing o f
Councillor Ian Cumming, and acknowledged the work done by Councillor Cumming in
serving the City. Mayor Ryan further stated that Council decided to fill the vacancy by
soliciting for applications due to the timelines and costs of holding a by-election in relation
to the close proximity of the upcoming 2022 Municipal Elections. He noted that each
applicant w ould be given five minutes to present to Council, and each Member of Council
would be permitted to ask one question from each Applicant. Mayor Ryan stated that in
accordance with the Procedures established for this Meeting, he would be relinquishing
the chair to Susan Cassel, City Clerk, for the appointment process.
4. Presentations from Certified Applicants
4.1 Ramee Arbaji
- Consent of Nominee Application and Declaration of Qualification Form
- Letter of Qualification
Ramee Arbaji provided a presentation, through the aid of a PowerPoint
presentation, in support of their application for the position of City Councillor, Ward
2.
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and the
applicant.
4.2 Shashi Bhatia
- Consent of Nominee Application and Declaration of Qualification Form
- Letter of Qualification
Shashi Bhatia provided a presentation in support of their application for the
position of City Councillor, Ward 2.
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and the
applicant.
4.3 Rawl Chan
- Consent of Nominee Application and Declaration of Qualification Form
- Letter of Qualification
Rawl Chan provided a presentation in support of their application for the position
of City Councillor, Ward 2.
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and the
applicant.
4.4 Diana Chin Fook
- Consent of Nominee Application and Declaration of Qualification Form
- Letter of Qualification
Diana Chin Fook provided a presentation in support of their application for the
position of City Councillor, Ward 2.
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and the
applicant.
4.5 Linda Cook
- Consent of Nominee Application and Declaration of Qualification Form
- Letter of Qualification
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Linda Cook provided a presentation in support of their application for the position
of City Councillor, Ward 2.
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and the
applicant.
4.6 Bert Cortez (Manuel H. Araica-Cortez)
- Consent of Nominee Application and Declaration of Qualification Form
- Letter of Qualification
Bert Cortez (Manuel H. Araica-Cortez) provided a presentation in support of their
application for the position of City Councillor, Ward 2.
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and the
applicant.
4.7 David Currie
- Consent of Nominee Application and Declaration of Qualification Form
- Letter of Qualification
David Currie provided a presentation in support of their application for the position
of City Councillor, Ward 2.
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and the
applicant.
4.8 Giuseppina “Pina” D'Intino
- Consent of Nominee Application and Declaration of Qualification Form
- Letter of Qualification
Giuseppina “Pina” D'Intino provided a presentation in support of their application
for the position of City Councillor, Ward 2.
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and the
applicant.
4.9 Christine Doody-Hamilton
- Consent of Nominee Application and Declaration of Qualification Form
- Letter of Qualification
Christine Doody-Hamilton provided a presentation in support of their application
for the position of City Councillor, Ward 2.
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A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and the
applicant.
4.10 Jake Farr
- Consent of Nominee Application and Declaration of Qualification Form
- Letter of Qualification
Jake Farr provided a presentation in support of their application for the position of
City Councillor, Ward 2.
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and the
applicant.
4.11 David Fellin
- Consent of Nominee Application and Declaration of Qualification Form
- Letter of Qualification
David Fellin provided a presentation in support of their application for the position
of City Councillor, Ward 2.
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and the
applicant.
4.12 Michelle Leong Francis
- Consent of Nominee Application and Declaration of Qualification Form
- Letter of Qualification
Michelle Leong Francis provided a presentation, through the aid of a PowerPoint
presentation, in support of their application for the position of City Councillor, Ward
2.
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and the
applicant.
4.13 Shahrez Hayder
- Consent of Nominee Application and Declaration of Qualification Form
- Letter of Qualification
Shahrez Hayder provided a presentation in support of their application for the
position of City Councillor, Ward 2.
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A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and the
applicant.
4.14 Zeynab Kazi
-Consent of Nominee Application and Declaration of Qualification Form
-Letter of Qualification
Zeynab Kazi provided a presentation in support of their application for the position
of City Councillor, Ward 2.
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and the
applicant.
4.15 Bruce Kinsman
-Consent of Nominee Application and Declaration of Qualification Form
-Letter of Qualification
Bruce Kinsman provided a presentation in support of their application for the
position of City Councillor, Ward 2.
There were no questions from Members of Council to the applicant.
4.16 Frank McGillan
-Consent of Nominee Application and Declaration of Qualification Form
-Letter of Qualification
Frank McGillan provided a presentation in support of their application for the
position of City Councillor, Ward 2.
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and the
applicant.
4.17 Michelle Mendonca
-Consent of Nominee Application and Declaration of Qualification Form
-Letter of Qualification
Michelle Mendonca provided a presentation in support of their application for the
position of City Councillor, Ward 2.
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and the
applicant.
4.18 Wendy Mohammed
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-Consent of Nominee Application and Declaration of Qualification Form
-Letter of Qualification
Wendy Mohammed provided a presentation in support of their application for the
position of City Councillor, Ward 2.
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and the
applicant.
4.19 Mara-Elena Nagy
-Consent of Nominee Application and Declaration of Qualification Form
-Letter of Qualification
Mara-Elena Nagy provided a presentation in support of their application for the
position of City Councillor, Ward 2.
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and the
applicant.
4.20 Shamin Naz
-Consent of Nominee Application and Declaration of Qualification Form
-Letter of Qualification
Shamin Naz did not join the electronic Special Council Meeting, and in
accordance with the Procedures for Nominations and Appointment for Office of
City Councillor, Ward 2, was no longer included in the list of applicants to be
considered for appointment to the Office of City Councillor, Ward 2.
4.21 Timothy Silman
-Consent of Nominee Application and Declaration of Qualification Form
-Letter of Qualification
Timothy Silman provided a presentation in support of their application for the
position of City Councillor, Ward 2.
There were no questions from Members of Council to the applicant.
4.22 Gary Strange
-Consent of Nominee Application and Declaration of Qualification Form
-Letter of Qualification
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Gary Strange joined provided a presentation, through the aid of a PowerPoint
presentation, in support of their application for the position of City Councillor, Ward
2.
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and the
applicant.
4.23 Glenn Tate
-Consent of Nominee Application and Declaration of Qualification Form
-Letter of Qualification
Glenn Tate provided a presentation in support of their application for the position
of City Councillor, Ward 2.
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and the
applicant.
4.24 Damian Williams
-Consent of Nominee Application and Declaration of Qualification Form
-Letter of Qualification
Damian Williams provided a presentation in support of their application for the
position of City Councillor, Ward 2.
A brief question and answer period ensued between Members of Council and the
applicant.
Resolution #759/22
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Butt
That Council take a short recess.
Carried
Council recessed at 10:25 p.m. and reconvened at 10:35 p.m.
Upon reconvening, the City Clerk certified that all Members of Council were once
again present and participating electronically in accordance with By-law 7771/20.
5. Matters for Consideration
5.1 Appointment to the Office of City Councillor, Ward 2
- Procedures for Nominations and A ppointment for Office of City Councillor,
Ward 2
Ms. Cassel noted that the process for nominations and voting were outlined in the
Meeting Procedures that had been provided to all applicants and Members of
Council and included on the Special Council Meeting agenda. She added that
Members of Council would have an opportunity to nominate from the list of
applicants and once nominations had closed, voting would occur until a nominee
received the majority of votes required to be appointed. Ms. Cassel noted that as
6 Members of Council were present and voting, a majority vote would require 4
out of 6 votes.
Moved by Councillor Brenner
Seconded by Councillor McLean
That the nominations for the Office of City Councillor, Ward 2, be opened
Carried
Councillor Brenner moved that Linda Cook be nominated and Councillor McLean
seconded the nomination. Ms. Cook was officially brought forward as a nominee.
Councillor Butt moved that Christine Doody-Hamilton be nominated and
Councillor Pickles seconded the nomination. Ms. Doody-Hamilton was officially
brought forward as a nominee.
Councillor Ashe moved that Shashi Bhatia be nominated. There was no seconder
and therefore the nomination of Shashi Bhatia did not proceed.
Ms. Cassel confirmed that there were no further nominations and requested a
motion to close nominations.
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor McLean
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Mayor Ryan relinquished the Chair to Susan Cassel, City Clerk, in accordance
with the Procedures for Nominations and Appointment for Office of City Councillor,
Ward 2.
Susan Cassel, City Clerk, assumed the chair.
6. By-law to Appoint City Councillor, Ward 2
6.1 By-law 7895/22
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That the nominations for the Office of City Councillor, Ward 2, be closed.
Carried
In accordance with the Procedures, Ms. Cassel asked each Member of Council, in
order of which was decided by random draw, the nominee they wished to vote for.
The vote was as follows:
Councillor McLean Linda Cook
Mayor Ryan Christine Doody-Hamilton
Councillor Brenner Linda Cook
Councillor Pickles Christine Doody-Hamilton
Councillor Butt Christine Doody-Hamilton
Councillor Ashe Christine Doody-Hamilton
Christine Doody-Hamilton received 4 votes. Linda Cook received 2 votes.
In accordance with the Procedures, Christine Doody-Hamilton had received the
majority vote required to be appointed to the Office of City Councillor, Ward 2.
Resolution #760/22
Moved by Councillor Pickles
Seconded by Councillor Ashe
That Christine Doody-Hamilton be appointed to the Office of City Councillor, Ward
2, for the remainder of the 2018-2022 Term of Council ending on November 14,
2022.
Carried on a Recorded Vote as Follows:
Yes No
Councillor Ashe Councillor Brenner
Councillor Butt Councillor McLean
Councillor Pickles
Mayor Ryan
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Being a by-law to fill the vacant seat for the Office of City Councillor, Ward 2.
Resolution #761/22
Moved by Councillor Ashe
Seconded by Councillor Butt
That By-law number 7895/22 to appoint Christine Doody-Hamilton as the City
Councillor, Ward 2, be adopted.
Carried
7. Oath of Office for Newly Appointed Member of Council
Ms. Cassel congratulated Christine Doody-Hamilton on being appointed to the
Office of City Councillor, Ward 2 and asked Ms. Doody-Hamilton to read aloud the
full Declaration of Office in the form prescribed by the Minister.
As Ms. Doody-Hamilton had stated the Declaration of Office, she was welcomed
as the City Councillor, Ward 2 and was invited to provide her remarks on being
appointed to the seat.
Councillor Doody-Hamilton noted that she was honored and humbled to be
selected for the role of City Councilor, Ward 2 and added that she would work to
the best of her abilities to help the residents of Ward 2 and the larger Pickering
community.
Ms. Cassel relinquished the Chair to Mayor Ryan.
Mayor Ryan resumed the Chair.
8. Confirmation By-law
By-law Number 7896/22
Councillor Butt, seconded by Councillor Brenner moved for leave to introduce a by-law of
the City of Pickering to confirm the proceedings of January 13, 2022.
Carried
9. Adjournment
Moved by Councillor Doody-Hamilton
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Seconded by Councillor Ashe
That the meeting be adjourned.
Carried
The meeting adj ourned at 10:49 p.m.
Dated this 13th day of January, 2022.
David Ryan, Mayor
Susan Cassel, City Clerk