Background: 

Section 3.7 of Procedure By-law 98-2011 provides the following:

"Telephone and/or email polls of Members of Council shall be permitted only upon authorization by the Mayor or CAO, in emergency situations requiring Council direction where time does not permit holding a special meeting of Council and/or quorum of Council cannot physically convene to consider a matter. The results of a poll must be confirmed and ratified at the next public meeting of Council".

Discussion:

See attached administrative report.

Given the tight timelines, Mayor Dilkens authorized the Deputy City Clerk to conduct an email poll pursuant to Section 3.7 of the Procedure By-law 98-2011. As a result of the poll, the motion recommended by administration is adopted by all members of Council, save and except Councillors Francis and Gignac who voted nay.

Risk Analysis:

In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the rapid rate at which the situation is changing, the attached administrative report was put forward for Council's consideration via email poll as this evolving pandemic is having a significant impact on the City of Windsor's creative community. Like everyone else at this time, Windsor's creatives are facing difficult days, decisions and financial realities.

Financial Matters:

See attached administrative report.

Consultations:

See attached administrative report.

Conclusion:

It is recommended that the results of the email poll conducted on April 8, 2020 be confirmed and ratified.

Planning Act Matters:

N/A