Special Council

THAT the agenda be confirmed.

That the following recommendation from the Committee of the Whole meeting of May 7, 2024, be approved: Page 2 SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – MAY 7, 2024 The Committee of the Whole recommends approval of the recommendation contained in the following resolution of Mayor Steven Del Duca, dated May 7, 2024: Resolution Whereas, safeguarding the quality of life for all Vaughan residents by combating all forms of hate, intimidation, intolerance, discrimination and the incitement of violence requires an immediate call to action; Whereas, acts of intimidation such as the vandalism at Chabad House of Maple on November 14th, 2023 and the bomb threat targeting the Jaffari Community Centre on November 16th, 2023 are examples of the unacceptable rise in hateful behaviour against specific communities and their places of worship in our community; Whereas, in March 2024, two large-scale protests took place in Thornhill, in close proximity to synagogues, schools, childcare facilities and congregate care facilities, leading to Vaughan residents to have feelings of considerable distress and intimidation; Whereas, Mayor Del Duca, Councillor Martow, MP Melissa Lantsman and MPP Laura Smith released a joint statement on March 6th, 2024 stating that the targeting of places of worship, schools and childcare facilities is unacceptable; Whereas, all levels of government have a responsibility to work together to protect vulnerable social infrastructure, as exemplified in the "Safe Zones Around Religio

THAT By-law Number 083-2024, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting on May 7, 2024, be passed.

THAT the meeting adjourn at 4:02 p.m.