Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (2 motions)
2 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
WHEREAS Novel Coronavirus is present within the Town of Oakville and Halton Region, and it causes the disease COVID-19 that is readily communicable from person to person including through droplets from an infected person and carries a risk of serious complications such as pneumonia or respiratory failure, and may result in death; AND WHEREAS COVID-19 has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO); AND WHEREAS the Mayor of the Town of Oakville has declared a state of emergency, which is still in effect; AND WHEREAS the public health and safety of residents and visitors to the Town are of the utmost importance during the COVID-19 pandemic; AND WHEREAS the risk of contracting COVID-19 increases when in close proximity (less than 2 metres) to an infected person, and when within an enclosed building, such as a retail store or mall; AND WHEREAS there is a growing body of evidence that outlines the effectiveness of a mask or face covering to act as a barrier to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to others; AND WHEREAS persons with COVID-19 may show no symptoms of the virus and may not know that they are infectious; AND WHEREAS the risk of contracting COVID-19 in enclosed spaces decreases if the majority of people (both employees and customers) are wearing a facemask; AND WHEREAS an increasing number of municipalities, including Toronto, have mandated the use of masks or face coverings in enclosed public spaces; AND WHEREAS consistent rules across the Greater
Moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor Duddeck
Carried
That the following by-law(s) be passed: 2020-086 A by-law to confirm the proceedings of a meeting of Council.
Moved by Councillor Longo, seconded by Councillor Sandhu