Report to City Council on COVID-19 Actions and Council Directions

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2020-06-29 · Toronto City Council · amended

As filed

City Council on June 29 and 30, 2020 adopted the following: 1. City Council enact a temporary By-law requiring the person or organization who owns or is responsible for the operation of a facility or business to have a policy to ensure masks or face coverings be worn by the public in the enclosed public spaces under their control, subject to appropriate exemptions for individuals who are unable to wear a mask or face covering for medical reasons, children under two years old, and other reasonable accommodations; the policy shall include corresponding signage and training for staff on the requirements of this By-law.

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2. City Council direct that the By-law come into force one week after being enacted, and expire at 12:01 a.m. on the first day after the completion of the first Council meeting after the summer recess (currently scheduled for September 30 and October 1, 2020), unless extended by Council. 3. City Council request the Medical Officer of Health to review the Medical Officer of Health's recommendations regarding masks and face coverings on a monthly basis, and to report if any changes are required before September 30, 2020. 4. City Council request the Province to enact a complementary mask regulation applicable within the City of Toronto, including on all public transit systems. 5. City Council recommend the Government of Canada enact a complementary mask regulation applicable to enclosed public spaces under federal jurisdiction within the City of Toronto. 6. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to introduce the necessary Bill and apply for set fines to give effect to City Council's decision and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to make any necessary clarifications, refinements, minor modifications, or technical amendments as may be identified by the City Solicitor, in consultation with the Medical Officer of Health, in order to give best effect to the Medical Officer of Health's recommendations for the protection of the public as described in the supplementary report (June 30, 2020) form the Medical Officer of Health. 7. City Council authorize the public release of Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (June 23, 2020) from the City Solicitor. Confidential Attachment 1 to the supplementary report (June 23, 2020) from the City Solicitor is now public and can be accessed under Background Information (City Council).

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This report provides a brief update on the City's ongoing COVID-19 emergency response activities and a description of the process underway to restart City services and support the reopening of Toronto's businesses. This report outlines many of the prevention and mitigation strategies being undertaken by the City to limit the spread of COVID-19 and preparations to protect the people of Toronto in the event of a second and/or future waves of the virus.

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At its meeting on May 28, 2020, City Council directed the City Manager to report on a number of issues related to specific City's response to the COVID-19 pandemic including: screening practices at Pearson Airport; information related to how the City is preparing for a potential 'second wave' of COVID-19; ability of the City to require the wearing of masks or face coverings by the public within permitted businesses, offices and public gathering places; and the Toronto Office of Recovery and Rebuild's engagement strategy.

Staff recommended

The City Manager recommends that: 1. City Council receive this report for information.

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