City Council
Thursday, July 25, 2024
26 motions across 19 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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2024.CC20.10
PASSED
#housing
Adopted plan to accelerate housing development and delivery across Toronto
Adopt Item
22 Yes
1 No
2 absent
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Adopted plan to accelerate housing development and delivery across Toronto
Adopt Item
Advancing the Transformation of Toronto's Housing Delivery
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
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How councillors voted
YES (22)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Dianne Saxe
NO (1)
ABSENT (2)
Subway Agreement in Principle and Update on Metrolinx Subway Program - Third Quarter 2024
Motion 1
PASSED
#transit
Approved subway agreement in principle and received third quarter update on Metrolinx subway program
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by Fletcher
25 Yes
0 No
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Approved subway agreement in principle and received third quarter update on Metrolinx subway program
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Fletcher
Subway Agreement in Principle and Update on Metrolinx Subway Program - Third Quarter 2024
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2024.EX16.3 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Fletcher
How councillors voted
YES (25)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Stephen Holyday
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (0)
- None
Motion 2
PASSED
#transit
Approved subway agreement framework and reviewed Metrolinx rapid transit program progress updates
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by McKelvie
25 Yes
0 No
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Approved subway agreement framework and reviewed Metrolinx rapid transit program progress updates
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by McKelvie
Subway Agreement in Principle and Update on Metrolinx Subway Program - Third Quarter 2024
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2024.EX16.3 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor McKelvie
How councillors voted
YES (25)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Stephen Holyday
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (0)
- None
2024.RM20.1
DEFEATED
2/3 REQUIRED
#snow
Rejected introducing a motion without advance notice by vote of seventeen to six
Introduce Motion without Notice
· moved by Cheng
17 Yes
6 No
2 absent
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Rejected introducing a motion without advance notice by vote of seventeen to six
Introduce Motion without Notice · moved by Cheng
Call to Order
What this motion does
Needs two-thirds (67%) to pass — supermajority required.
View agenda item 2024.RM20.1 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Cheng
How councillors voted
YES (17)
ABSENT (2)
2024.PH14.7
PASSED
Approved conducting feasibility study on allowing single exit stairs in Ontario Building Code
Adopt Item
20 Yes
1 No
4 absent
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Approved conducting feasibility study on allowing single exit stairs in Ontario Building Code
Adopt Item
Single Exit Stair: Ontario Building Code Feasibility Study
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
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How councillors voted
YES (20)
NO (1)
2024.MM20.3
PASSED
Approved declaring Taylor Swift welcome to Toronto with official recognition and celebration
Adopt Item
21 Yes
1 No
3 absent
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Approved declaring Taylor Swift welcome to Toronto with official recognition and celebration
Adopt Item
Welcome to Toronto, Taylor Swift! - by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
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How councillors voted
YES (21)
NO (1)
ABSENT (3)
Jurisdictional Research on Municipal Fiscal Frameworks - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow
PASSED
2/3 REQUIRED
Approved waiving the referral requirement for research on municipal financial frameworks
Waive Referral
22 Yes
2 No
1 absent
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Approved waiving the referral requirement for research on municipal financial frameworks
Waive Referral
Jurisdictional Research on Municipal Fiscal Frameworks - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow
What this motion does
Skips the normal referral to a committee, allowing immediate council action. Needs two-thirds (67%) to pass — supermajority required.
View agenda item 2024.MM20.20 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (22)
- Paul Ainslie
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- Vincent Crisanti
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
NO (2)
ABSENT (1)
PASSED
Approved research into municipal tax and spending frameworks across different cities
Adopt Item
23 Yes
1 No
1 absent
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Approved research into municipal tax and spending frameworks across different cities
Adopt Item
Jurisdictional Research on Municipal Fiscal Frameworks - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2024.MM20.20 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (23)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- Vincent Crisanti
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
NO (1)
ABSENT (1)
2024.MM20.32
PASSED
#equity
#health
Declared April 11 to 17, 2025 as Black Maternal Health Week in Toronto
Adopt Item
24 Yes
0 No
1 absent
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Declared April 11 to 17, 2025 as Black Maternal Health Week in Toronto
Adopt Item
Declaring April 11 to 17, 2025 as Black Maternal Health Week in the City of Toronto - by Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2024.MM20.32 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (24)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- Vincent Crisanti
- Stephen Holyday
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (1)
2024.MM20.33
PASSED
#development
#roads
⚑ 1 declared interest
Approved release of developer fees for public space improvements at Manor Road Square
Adopt Item
23 Yes
0 No
1 absent
1 recused
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Approved release of developer fees for public space improvements at Manor Road Square
Adopt Item
Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds towards Public Realm and Streetscape Improvements related to "Manor Road Square" as prescribed in Official Plan Amendment 405 as a City-initiated Public Realm Move - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass. 1 councillor recused due to declared conflict of interest.
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How councillors voted
YES (23)
- Paul Ainslie
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- Vincent Crisanti
- Stephen Holyday
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (1)
Process for Award of Negotiable Request for Proposal Document Number 4053424337 for the Construction of Two New Fully Electric Ferry Vessels
Motion 2
PASSED
Approved process to award contract for building two new electric ferry vessels
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by Chow
20 Yes
2 No
3 absent
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Approved process to award contract for building two new electric ferry vessels
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Chow
Process for Award of Negotiable Request for Proposal Document Number 4053424337 for the Construction of Two New Fully Electric Ferry Vessels
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2024.GG14.8 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Chow
How councillors voted
YES (20)
NO (2)
ABSENT (3)
Motion 2
PASSED
Approved process to award contract for building two new electric ferry vessels
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by Chow
21 Yes
1 No
3 absent
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Approved process to award contract for building two new electric ferry vessels
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Chow
Process for Award of Negotiable Request for Proposal Document Number 4053424337 for the Construction of Two New Fully Electric Ferry Vessels
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2024.GG14.8 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Chow
How councillors voted
YES (21)
NO (1)
ABSENT (3)
PASSED
Approved construction of two electric ferry vessels through negotiated proposal process
Adopt Item as Amended
20 Yes
2 No
3 absent
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Approved construction of two electric ferry vessels through negotiated proposal process
Adopt Item as Amended
Process for Award of Negotiable Request for Proposal Document Number 4053424337 for the Construction of Two New Fully Electric Ferry Vessels
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2024.GG14.8 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (20)
NO (2)
ABSENT (3)
Reducing Runoff and Mitigating Flooding - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie
Motion 4a
PASSED
#flooding
Approved plan to reduce stormwater runoff and decrease flooding impacts across Toronto neighborhoods
Amend Item
· moved by Saxe
22 Yes
3 No
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Approved plan to reduce stormwater runoff and decrease flooding impacts across Toronto neighborhoods
Amend Item · moved by Saxe
Reducing Runoff and Mitigating Flooding - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie
What this motion does
Proposes changes to the wording, scope, or details of the item before adoption. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2024.MM20.24 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Saxe
How councillors voted
YES (22)
- Paul Ainslie
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Olivia Chow
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
ABSENT (0)
- None
PASSED
#flooding
Approved plan to reduce stormwater runoff and prevent flooding in Toronto
Adopt Item as Amended
25 Yes
0 No
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Approved plan to reduce stormwater runoff and prevent flooding in Toronto
Adopt Item as Amended
Reducing Runoff and Mitigating Flooding - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2024.MM20.24 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (25)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Stephen Holyday
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (0)
- None
2024.MM20.30
PASSED
#animals
#budget
#housing
#parks
Approved framework for multi-tenant housing with parks levy exemption and exemption application processes
Adopt Item
22 Yes
1 No
2 absent
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Approved framework for multi-tenant housing with parks levy exemption and exemption application processes
Adopt Item
Multi-Tenant Housing Framework: Parks Levy Exemption and Framework Application - by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2024.MM20.30 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (22)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- Paula Fletcher
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
NO (1)
ABSENT (2)
Medical - Office Facilities/Affordable-Seniors Residential Project in Continuum of Care Setting - Request for Minister's Zoning Order at 4646 Dufferin Street
Motion 2
PASSED
2/3 REQUIRED
#development
#roads
#snow
Approved request for Minister's Zoning Order to build affordable senior housing with medical office at Dufferin Street
End Debate
· moved by Perks
16 Yes
6 No
3 absent
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Approved request for Minister's Zoning Order to build affordable senior housing with medical office at Dufferin Street
End Debate · moved by Perks
Medical - Office Facilities/Affordable-Seniors Residential Project in Continuum of Care Setting - Request for Minister's Zoning Order at 4646 Dufferin Street
What this motion does
Forces an immediate vote on the item by ending discussion. Needs two-thirds (67%) to pass — supermajority required.
View agenda item 2024.PH14.14 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Perks
How councillors voted
YES (16)
- Paul Ainslie
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- Paula Fletcher
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Gord Perks
- Dianne Saxe
ABSENT (3)
Motion 1
DEFEATED
#development
#roads
#snow
Rejected request for zoning order to build affordable seniors housing and medical offices at Dufferin Street location
Amend Item
· moved by Pasternak
7 Yes
15 No
3 absent
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Rejected request for zoning order to build affordable seniors housing and medical offices at Dufferin Street location
Amend Item · moved by Pasternak
Medical - Office Facilities/Affordable-Seniors Residential Project in Continuum of Care Setting - Request for Minister's Zoning Order at 4646 Dufferin Street
What this motion does
Proposes changes to the wording, scope, or details of the item before adoption. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2024.PH14.14 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Pasternak
How councillors voted
YES (7)
- Jon Burnside
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Anthony Perruzza
NO (15)
ABSENT (3)
2024.EX16.20
PASSED
#development
Approved delegation of development review authorities to city staff for streamlined decision-making processes
Adopt Item
20 Yes
1 No
4 absent
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Approved delegation of development review authorities to city staff for streamlined decision-making processes
Adopt Item
Delegation of Development Review Related Authorities
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
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How councillors voted
YES (20)
NO (1)
2024.EC14.12
Motion 1
PASSED
#childcare
Approved national early learning and child care implementation progress update
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by Bravo
21 Yes
0 No
4 absent
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Approved national early learning and child care implementation progress update
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Bravo
Canada-wide Early Learning and Child Care Implementation Roundtable: Update
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2024.EC14.12 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Bravo
How councillors voted
YES (21)
NO (0)
- None
2024.IE15.2
PASSED
#parks
Adopted the Toronto Island Park Master Plan with amendments by unanimous vote
Adopt Item as Amended
22 Yes
0 No
3 absent
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Adopted the Toronto Island Park Master Plan with amendments by unanimous vote
Adopt Item as Amended
Toronto Island Park Master Plan
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2024.IE15.2 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (22)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- Paula Fletcher
- Stephen Holyday
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Dianne Saxe
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (3)
Building a Permanent Safety Barrier Along the Leaside Bridge to Prevent Suicide Attempts
Motion 1
PASSED
#events
#infrastructure
#safety
Approved installing permanent safety barrier on Leaside Bridge to prevent suicide attempts
Amend Item
· moved by Pasternak
19 Yes
2 No
4 absent
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Approved installing permanent safety barrier on Leaside Bridge to prevent suicide attempts
Amend Item · moved by Pasternak
Building a Permanent Safety Barrier Along the Leaside Bridge to Prevent Suicide Attempts
What this motion does
Proposes changes to the wording, scope, or details of the item before adoption. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2024.IE15.9 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Pasternak
How councillors voted
YES (19)
NO (2)
PASSED
#events
#infrastructure
#safety
Approved installing permanent safety barrier on Leaside Bridge to prevent suicide attempts
Adopt Item as Amended
20 Yes
1 No
4 absent
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Approved installing permanent safety barrier on Leaside Bridge to prevent suicide attempts
Adopt Item as Amended
Building a Permanent Safety Barrier Along the Leaside Bridge to Prevent Suicide Attempts
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2024.IE15.9 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (20)
NO (1)
2024.PH14.6
PASSED
#housing
#parks
#roads
Approved construction of affordable rental homes at 777 Victoria Park Avenue
Adopt Item
19 Yes
1 No
5 absent
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Approved construction of affordable rental homes at 777 Victoria Park Avenue
Adopt Item
Advancing the Construction of Affordable Rental Homes at 777 Victoria Park Avenue
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2024.PH14.6 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (19)
NO (1)
ABSENT (5)
- Brad Bradford
- Vincent Crisanti
- Ausma Malik
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Michael Thompson
2024.DM20.1
PASSED
#animals
#development
#roads
Approved directions for Ontario Land Tribunal hearing regarding zoning changes at Yonge Street property
Amend Item
17 Yes
4 No
4 absent
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Approved directions for Ontario Land Tribunal hearing regarding zoning changes at Yonge Street property
Amend Item
5051-5061 Yonge Street - Official Plan and Zoning Amendment Applications - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
What this motion does
Proposes changes to the wording, scope, or details of the item before adoption. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2024.DM20.1 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (17)
ABSENT (4)
2024.PH14.13
PASSED
Approved expanding what activities are allowed in laneway and garden suites
Adopt Item as Amended
20 Yes
1 No
4 absent
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Approved expanding what activities are allowed in laneway and garden suites
Adopt Item as Amended
Expanding Permitted Uses in Laneway and Garden Suites
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2024.PH14.13 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (20)
NO (1)
ABSENT (4)