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City Council

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

42 motions across 24 agenda items · 2022-2026 term

2024.EX19.3 · 2 motions on this item

Analysis of Driver Wages in the Vehicle-for-Hire Industry

Motion 1 PASSED

An additional amendment to "Analysis of Driver Wages in the Vehicle-for-Hire Industry"

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Burnside

21 Yes 2 No 2 absent 1 recused

Analysis of Driver Wages in the Vehicle-for-Hire Industry

What this motion does

Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass. 1 councillor recused due to declared conflict of interest.

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Moved by: Councillor Burnside

How councillors voted

Recused (conflict of interest): Nick Mantas
PASSED

Adopt the item as amended

Adopt Item as Amended

21 Yes 2 No 2 absent 1 recused

Analysis of Driver Wages in the Vehicle-for-Hire Industry

What this motion does

Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass. 1 councillor recused due to declared conflict of interest.

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How councillors voted

Recused (conflict of interest): Nick Mantas
2024.PH17.5 · 3 motions on this item

Establishing a Framework to Address Excessive Indoor Temperatures in Leased Residential Premises

Motion 1 PASSED

An additional amendment to "Establishing a Framework to Address Excessive Indoor Temperatures in Leased Residential Premises"

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Saxe

18 Yes 4 No 4 absent

Establishing a Framework to Address Excessive Indoor Temperatures in Leased Residential Premises

What this motion does

Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.

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Moved by: Councillor Saxe

How councillors voted

PASSED #housing

Adoption of Planning and Housing Committee Recommendations 4 and 5 only

Adopt Item as Amended

21 Yes 1 No 4 absent

Establishing a Framework to Address Excessive Indoor Temperatures in Leased Residential Premises

What this motion does

Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass.

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How councillors voted

PASSED

Adopt the balance of the item, as amended

Adopt Item as Amended

22 Yes 0 No 4 absent

Establishing a Framework to Address Excessive Indoor Temperatures in Leased Residential Premises

What this motion does

Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass.

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2024.PH17.7 PASSED #housing

A motion to formally adopt "Relaunch of the Home Ownership Assistance Program to Support New Non-Profit Affordable and Attainable Home Ownership Housing"

Adopt Item

19 Yes 0 No 7 absent

Relaunch of the Home Ownership Assistance Program to Support New Non-Profit Affordable and Attainable Home Ownership Housing

What this motion does

Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.

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2024.CC24.11 PASSED #roads

A motion to formally adopt "1245 and 1285 Dupont Street, 1260 Dufferin Street, and 213 Emerson Avenue - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions"

Adopt Item

17 Yes 1 No 8 absent

1245 and 1285 Dupont Street, 1260 Dufferin Street, and 213 Emerson Avenue - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

What this motion does

Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.

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2024.CC24.1 DEFEATED 2/3 REQUIRED #homelessness #transit

A motion on "Ombudsman Toronto Report - An Investigation into the City's Decision to Stop Allowing Refugee Claimants into Base Shelter System Beds"

Reconsider Item · moved by Reconsider the item

9 Yes 14 No 3 absent

Ombudsman Toronto Report - An Investigation into the City's Decision to Stop Allowing Refugee Claimants into Base Shelter System Beds

What this motion does

Needs two-thirds (67%) to pass — supermajority required.

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Moved by: Councillor Reconsider the item

How councillors voted

2024.MM24.2 DEFEATED 2/3 REQUIRED

A motion to skip the standard referral process for "Investing In Youth, Empowering Our City's Potential: Creation of a Toronto Youth Employment Program - by Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers"

Waive Referral

5 Yes 17 No 4 absent

Investing In Youth, Empowering Our City's Potential: Creation of a Toronto Youth Employment Program - by Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers

What this motion does

Skips the normal referral to a committee, allowing immediate council action. Needs two-thirds (67%) to pass — supermajority required.

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2024.MM24.9 · 2 motions on this item

Turn Off the Lights: Requesting a Review of the Nuisance Lighting By-law - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe

PASSED 2/3 REQUIRED

Waive referral

Waive Referral

18 Yes 4 No 4 absent

Turn Off the Lights: Requesting a Review of the Nuisance Lighting By-law - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe

What this motion does

Skips the normal referral to a committee, allowing immediate council action. Needs two-thirds (67%) to pass — supermajority required.

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How councillors voted

PASSED

Adopt the item

Adopt Item

17 Yes 5 No 4 absent

Turn Off the Lights: Requesting a Review of the Nuisance Lighting By-law - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe

What this motion does

Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.

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2024.MM24.15 DEFEATED 2/3 REQUIRED

A motion to skip the standard referral process for "Toward Municipal Autonomy and Effective Local Governance - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers"

Waive Referral

13 Yes 10 No 3 absent

Toward Municipal Autonomy and Effective Local Governance - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers

What this motion does

Skips the normal referral to a committee, allowing immediate council action. Needs two-thirds (67%) to pass — supermajority required.

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2024.MM24.16 PASSED #safety

A motion to formally adopt "Supporting a Fire Fighters Burn Victim Care Centre - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie"

Adopt Item

23 Yes 0 No 3 absent

Supporting a Fire Fighters Burn Victim Care Centre - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie

What this motion does

Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.

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2024.MM24.21 PASSED

A motion to formally adopt "187 Oakridge Drive - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng"

Adopt Item

21 Yes 2 No 3 absent

187 Oakridge Drive - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng

What this motion does

Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.

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2024.MM24.27 PASSED 2/3 REQUIRED #snow

A motion on "Stating in the Strongest Terms Possible, that Proposed Arbitrary Tariffs on Canadian Exports Entering the United States Will Severely Damage Our Respective Economies and Should Be Reconsidered - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise"

Waive Notice

19 Yes 4 No 3 absent

Stating in the Strongest Terms Possible, that Proposed Arbitrary Tariffs on Canadian Exports Entering the United States Will Severely Damage Our Respective Economies and Should Be Reconsidered - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise

What this motion does

Needs two-thirds (67%) to pass — supermajority required.

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How councillors voted

2024.MM24.28 PASSED #roads

A motion to formally adopt "30 Charles Street East- Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers"

Adopt Item

21 Yes 2 No 3 absent

30 Charles Street East- Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers

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

2024.MM24.29 PASSED

A motion to formally adopt "Guns, not Fentanyl and Aliens, is our threat - by Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle"

Adopt Item

20 Yes 2 No 4 absent

Guns, not Fentanyl and Aliens, is our threat - by Councillor Michael Thompson, 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.

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2024.MM24.32 PASSED #health #infrastructure

A motion to formally adopt "Authority to Enter into Agreement with Scarborough Health Network for the Alteration of City's Watermain and Sewer - by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainsle"

Adopt Item

23 Yes 0 No 3 absent

Authority to Enter into Agreement with Scarborough Health Network for the Alteration of City's Watermain and Sewer - by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainsle

What this motion does

Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.

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2024.EC17.4 · 3 motions on this item

Shelter Safety Action Plan and Contract Amendments related to Lodging for Asylum Seekers and Refugees, and Community Safety Team Services

Motion 2 PASSED #equity #safety #snow #transit

An additional amendment to "Shelter Safety Action Plan and Contract Amendments related to Lodging for Asylum Seekers and Refugees, and Community Safety Team Services"

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Bravo

23 Yes 0 No 3 absent

Shelter Safety Action Plan and Contract Amendments related to Lodging for Asylum Seekers and Refugees, and Community Safety Team Services

What this motion does

Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.

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Moved by: Councillor Bravo

How councillors voted

PASSED #development #equity #safety #snow #transit

Adopt Economic and Community Development Committee Recommendation 2 only

Adopt Item as Amended

18 Yes 4 No 4 absent

Shelter Safety Action Plan and Contract Amendments related to Lodging for Asylum Seekers and Refugees, and Community Safety Team Services

What this motion does

Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass.

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How councillors voted

PASSED #equity #safety #snow #transit

Adopt the balance of the item, as amended

Adopt Item as Amended

21 Yes 1 No 4 absent

Shelter Safety Action Plan and Contract Amendments related to Lodging for Asylum Seekers and Refugees, and Community Safety Team Services

What this motion does

Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass.

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How councillors voted

2024.MM24.43 PASSED

A motion to formally adopt "321 Laird Drive - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle"

Adopt Item

19 Yes 1 No 6 absent

321 Laird Drive - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, 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.

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How councillors voted

2024.RM24.1 PASSED 2/3 REQUIRED

A motion to extend the meeting time to discuss "Call to Order"

Extend the Meeting · moved by Chow

19 Yes 3 No 4 absent

Call to Order

What this motion does

Allows council to keep meeting past the scheduled end time. Needs two-thirds (67%) to pass — supermajority required.

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Moved by: Councillor Chow

How councillors voted

2024.CC24.3 · 2 motions on this item

SmartTrack Stations Program - Update

PASSED

Withdraw a motion

Withdraw a Motion · moved by Colle

19 Yes 4 No 3 absent
PASSED

Adopt the item as amended

Adopt Item as Amended

20 Yes 3 No 3 absent

SmartTrack Stations Program - Update

What this motion does

Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass.

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2024.CC24.2 · 11 motions on this item

Policy Framework - City Response to Demonstrations

DEFEATED 2/3 REQUIRED

End the debate

End Debate · moved by End the debate

6 Yes 16 No 4 absent

Policy Framework - City Response to Demonstrations

What this motion does

Forces an immediate vote on the item by ending discussion. Needs two-thirds (67%) to pass — supermajority required.

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Moved by: Councillor End the debate

How councillors voted

Motion 3 PASSED

An amendment to a motion on "Policy Framework - City Response to Demonstrations"

Amend Motion · moved by Myers

21 Yes 1 No 4 absent
Motion 1 PASSED

An amendment to "Policy Framework - City Response to Demonstrations"

Amend Item · moved by Chow

20 Yes 2 No 4 absent

Policy Framework - City Response to Demonstrations

What this motion does

Proposes changes to the wording, scope, or details of the item before adoption. Needs 50% to pass.

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Moved by: Councillor Chow

How councillors voted

Motion 2 PASSED

An amendment to "Policy Framework - City Response to Demonstrations"

Amend Item · moved by Pasternak

20 Yes 2 No 4 absent

Policy Framework - City Response to Demonstrations

What this motion does

Proposes changes to the wording, scope, or details of the item before adoption. Needs 50% to pass.

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Moved by: Councillor Pasternak

How councillors voted

Motion 4 PASSED

An amendment to "Policy Framework - City Response to Demonstrations"

Amend Item · moved by Matlow

18 Yes 4 No 4 absent

Policy Framework - City Response to Demonstrations

What this motion does

Proposes changes to the wording, scope, or details of the item before adoption. Needs 50% to pass.

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Moved by: Councillor Matlow

How councillors voted

Motion 4 PASSED

An amendment to "Policy Framework - City Response to Demonstrations"

Amend Item · moved by Matlow

19 Yes 3 No 4 absent

Policy Framework - City Response to Demonstrations

What this motion does

Proposes changes to the wording, scope, or details of the item before adoption. Needs 50% to pass.

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Moved by: Councillor Matlow

How councillors voted

PASSED

Adopt the Item as amended, Recommendation 3 only, as amended

Adopt Item as Amended

17 Yes 5 No 4 absent

Policy Framework - City Response to Demonstrations

What this motion does

Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass.

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How councillors voted

PASSED

Adopt the Item as amended, Recommendation 1 only

Adopt Item as Amended

21 Yes 1 No 4 absent

Policy Framework - City Response to Demonstrations

What this motion does

Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass.

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How councillors voted

PASSED

Adopt the Item as amended, Recommendation 2 only

Adopt Item as Amended · moved by REVOTE

44 Yes 0 No 8 absent
PASSED

Adopt the Item as amended, Recommendation 4 only

Adopt Item as Amended

21 Yes 1 No 4 absent

Policy Framework - City Response to Demonstrations

What this motion does

Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass.

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How councillors voted

PASSED

Adopt the Item as amended, Recommendation 5 only

Adopt Item as Amended

22 Yes 0 No 4 absent

Policy Framework - City Response to Demonstrations

What this motion does

Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass.

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2024.PH17.2 Motion 1a PASSED #housing #snow

A motion to refer back to staff for further work "Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods - Neighbourhood Retail and Services Study Phase Two Final Report"

Refer Item · moved by Holyday

18 Yes 1 No 7 absent

Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods - Neighbourhood Retail and Services Study Phase Two Final Report

What this motion does

Sends the item back to city staff for more research, public consultation, or revisions before council decides. Needs 50% to pass.

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Moved by: Councillor Holyday

How councillors voted

2024.CC24.6 PASSED #roads

A motion to formally adopt "4001 Steeles Avenue West, 5000 Jane Street and 360 Hullmar Drive - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions"

Adopt Item

13 Yes 2 No 11 absent

4001 Steeles Avenue West, 5000 Jane Street and 360 Hullmar Drive - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

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

2024.CC24.12 PASSED #roads

A motion to formally adopt "33-51 Walsh Avenue and 2717-2745 Weston Road - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions"

Adopt Item

14 Yes 2 No 10 absent

33-51 Walsh Avenue and 2717-2745 Weston Road - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

What this motion does

Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.

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2024.CC24.13 · 2 motions on this item

417-419 Burnhamthorpe Road - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

PASSED #roads

Adopt the item as amended

Adopt Item as Amended

15 Yes 2 No 9 absent

417-419 Burnhamthorpe Road - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

What this motion does

Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass.

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How councillors voted

Motion 1a DEFEATED #roads

An amendment to "417-419 Burnhamthorpe Road - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions"

Amend Item · moved by Holyday

2 Yes 15 No 9 absent

417-419 Burnhamthorpe Road - 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.

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Moved by: Councillor Holyday

How councillors voted

2024.MM24.42 PASSED #safety

A motion to formally adopt "Declaring Food Insecurity an Emergency - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin"

Adopt Item

16 Yes 1 No 9 absent

Declaring Food Insecurity an Emergency - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin

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