Council Motion re: Workplace Harassment Case
Updated: Mar 9, 2022
Tonight's motion
passed unanimously (other than McCann, who was not on-screen and not voting)
That the following corrective actions be undertaken in response to the workplace investigation identified in staff report HRS-002-20:
The Respondent undertake training relative to workplace violence and harassment, to be funded by the City, and that training be approved by the City's CAO and/or the Director of Human Resource;
That going forward, the Respondent be required to strictly comply with the City Staff's Council Relations Policy, and only make contact with Staff through the appropriate management; and
That the Respondent be requested to issue a written apology to the Complainant if requested, and to Council for the Respondent's conduct.
City's Press Release
Here's the official statement – which is incredibly disappointing. Seems to be more about protecting themselves (and the identity of the respondent) than expressing any remorse towards the victim, or making any hard-and-fast commitment to accountability, just "investigations" and "recommendations".
https://www.barrie.ca/City%20Hall/MediaRoom/Pages/Detail.aspx?MediaRelease=918
Seems the same guy keeps getting away with the same old things, and the same people continue to allow it.
Here's to Election 2022.