The Vaughan Record

Special Council

March 4, 2025

What was decided (4 motions)

4 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the agenda be confirmed.
Moved by Councillor Ainsworth, seconded by Councillor Martow
Carried
That the following recommendation from the Committee of the Whole meeting of March 4, 2025, be approved: Page 2 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – MARCH 4, 2025 The Committee of the Whole recommends: 1) That the recommendations contained in the following report of the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, City Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer dated March 4, 2025, be approved; 2) That the City Manager be authorized to approve amendments to the Corporate Procurement Policy and/or related procurement documentation to implement a ban on United States based companies and subsidiaries from bidding upon or being awarded City of Vaughan competitive procurements; and 3) That the presentation by Louise Vrebosch, Deputy City Solicitor and Pooja Nagra, Director of Procurement Services, and C2., presentation material, be received. Recommendation 1. That, in the event of the imposition of tariffs by the U.S. government further to, or similar in substance to, those provided for in Executive Order 14193, that Staff amend such documents, policies and procedures, as required to implement the procurement strategy proposed in this report; and 2. That the Corporate Procurement Policy (15.C.03) be amended to increase the Low Dollar Purchase threshold to $25,000, to provide for the award and execution authorities for Invitational Procurements, and any further amendments necessary to give effect to the procurement strategy referred to in this report; and 3. That the Deputy City Manager, Corpo
Moved by Councillor DeFrancesca, seconded by Regional Councillor Rosati
Carried Unanimously
THAT By-law Number 064-2025, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting on March 4, 2025, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Iafrate, seconded by Regional Councillor Ferri
Carried
THAT the meeting adjourn at 2:02 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Volpentesta, seconded by Councillor Martow
Carried

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