SolveTO

Track Your Report

Enter your SolveTO reference (STO-A3F7K2) or your city 311 reference number.
← All meetings

City Council

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

42 motions across 24 agenda items · 2022-2026 term

Data sourced from the City of Toronto Open Data portal — synced daily as records become available for download. Not everything recorded at council is published for download, so some meetings and motions may be missing. We're working to make this as complete as possible. Full official records on Toronto.ca ↗

2024.EX19.3 · 2 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

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

Motion 1 PASSED ⚑ 1 declared interest

Directed staff to analyze wages and conditions for vehicle-for-hire drivers in Toronto

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Burnside

21 Yes 2 No 2 absent 1 recused
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.EX19.3 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Burnside

How councillors voted

Recused (conflict of interest): Nick Mantas
PASSED ⚑ 1 declared interest

Adopted analysis of driver wages in vehicle-for-hire industry with amendments

Adopt Item as Amended

21 Yes 2 No 2 absent 1 recused
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.EX19.3 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

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

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

Motion 1 PASSED

Directed staff to create rules preventing excessive heat in rental apartments

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Saxe

18 Yes 4 No 4 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.PH17.5 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Saxe

How councillors voted

PASSED #housing

Adopted framework to address excessive heat in rental homes with limited committee recommendations

Adopt Item as Amended

21 Yes 1 No 4 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.PH17.5 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

PASSED

Adopted framework to address excessive indoor temperatures in rental housing units

Adopt Item as Amended

22 Yes 0 No 4 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.PH17.5 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

NO (0)

  • None
2024.PH17.7 PASSED #housing

Approved relaunching a program to help nonprofits build affordable homes for new homeowners

Adopt Item

19 Yes 0 No 7 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.PH17.7 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

NO (0)

  • None
2024.CC24.11 PASSED #roads

Directed staff to represent city at Ontario Land Tribunal hearing for four Dupont and Dufferin Street properties

Adopt Item

17 Yes 1 No 8 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.CC24.11 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

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

Rejected motion to reconsider the city's decision excluding refugee claimants from shelter beds

Reconsider Item · moved by Reconsider the item

9 Yes 14 No 3 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.CC24.1 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Reconsider the item

How councillors voted

ABSENT (3)

2024.MM24.2 DEFEATED 2/3 REQUIRED

Rejected proposal to waive referral for youth employment program creation

Waive Referral

5 Yes 17 No 4 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.MM24.2 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

2024.MM24.9 · 2 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

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

Directed staff to review nuisance lighting by-law without standard committee referral process

Waive Referral

18 Yes 4 No 4 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.MM24.9 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

PASSED

Directed staff to review nuisance lighting by-law regulations

Adopt Item

17 Yes 5 No 4 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.MM24.9 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

2024.MM24.15 DEFEATED 2/3 REQUIRED CLOSE VOTE

Rejected waiving referral for municipal autonomy governance proposal

Waive Referral

13 Yes 10 No 3 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.MM24.15 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

2024.MM24.16 PASSED #safety

Approved establishing a care centre for firefighters suffering from severe burns

Adopt Item

23 Yes 0 No 3 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.MM24.16 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

NO (0)

  • None
2024.MM24.21 PASSED

Directed City Solicitor to attend Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing for 187 Oakridge Drive property

Adopt Item

21 Yes 2 No 3 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.MM24.21 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

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

Urged U.S. to reconsider proposed tariffs on Canadian exports due to economic harm

Waive Notice

19 Yes 4 No 3 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.MM24.27 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

2024.MM24.28 PASSED #roads

Directed City Solicitor to attend Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing regarding 30 Charles Street East

Adopt Item

21 Yes 2 No 3 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.MM24.28 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

2024.MM24.29 PASSED

Adopted motion declaring guns as primary threat to Toronto public safety

Adopt Item

20 Yes 2 No 4 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.MM24.29 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

2024.MM24.32 PASSED #health #infrastructure

Approved agreement with Scarborough Health Network for altering city water and sewer infrastructure

Adopt Item

23 Yes 0 No 3 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.MM24.32 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

NO (0)

  • None
2024.EC17.4 · 3 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

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

Approved shelter safety improvements and funding for asylum seeker housing and community safety services

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Bravo

23 Yes 0 No 3 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.EC17.4 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Bravo

How councillors voted

NO (0)

  • None
PASSED #development #equity #safety #snow #transit

Adopted shelter safety plan and asylum seeker lodging contracts while rejecting community safety team services

Adopt Item as Amended

18 Yes 4 No 4 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.EC17.4 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

PASSED #equity #safety #snow #transit

Adopted shelter safety plan and contracts for asylum seekers, refugees, and community safety services

Adopt Item as Amended

21 Yes 1 No 4 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.EC17.4 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

NO (1)

2024.MM24.43 PASSED

Directed City Solicitor to attend Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing regarding 321 Laird Drive property

Adopt Item

19 Yes 1 No 6 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.MM24.43 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

2024.RM24.1 PASSED 2/3 REQUIRED

Directed staff to extend the meeting duration

Extend the Meeting · moved by Chow

19 Yes 3 No 4 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.RM24.1 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Chow

How councillors voted

2024.CC24.3 · 2 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

SmartTrack Stations Program - Update

PASSED

Withdrew motion to continue SmartTrack Stations Program updates

Withdraw a Motion · moved by Colle

19 Yes 4 No 3 absent
See full details & who voted

SmartTrack Stations Program - Update

What this motion does

Needs 50% to pass.

View agenda item 2024.CC24.3 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Colle

How councillors voted

PASSED

Adopted SmartTrack stations program with amendments after council vote of twenty to three

Adopt Item as Amended

20 Yes 3 No 3 absent
See full details & who voted

SmartTrack Stations Program - Update

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2024.CC24.3 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

2024.CC24.2 · 11 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Policy Framework - City Response to Demonstrations

DEFEATED 2/3 REQUIRED

Rejected ending debate on city demonstration response policy

End Debate · moved by End the debate

6 Yes 16 No 4 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.CC24.2 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor End the debate

How councillors voted

Motion 3 PASSED

Approved policy framework for how the city responds to public demonstrations and protests

Amend Motion · moved by Myers

21 Yes 1 No 4 absent
See full details & who voted

Policy Framework - City Response to Demonstrations

What this motion does

Needs 50% to pass.

View agenda item 2024.CC24.2 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Myers

How councillors voted

NO (1)

Motion 1 PASSED

Approved new policy framework for how the city responds to public demonstrations and protests

Amend Item · moved by Chow

20 Yes 2 No 4 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.CC24.2 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Chow

How councillors voted

Motion 2 PASSED

Approved framework for how the city will respond to public demonstrations and protests

Amend Item · moved by Pasternak

20 Yes 2 No 4 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.CC24.2 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Pasternak

How councillors voted

Motion 4 PASSED

Approved framework governing city response protocols to public demonstrations with significant council support

Amend Item · moved by Matlow

18 Yes 4 No 4 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.CC24.2 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Matlow

How councillors voted

Motion 4 PASSED

Approved framework establishing city policy for responding to public demonstrations

Amend Item · moved by Matlow

19 Yes 3 No 4 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.CC24.2 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Matlow

How councillors voted

PASSED

Adopted policy framework for city response to demonstrations with limited scope and amendments

Adopt Item as Amended

17 Yes 5 No 4 absent
See full details & who voted

Policy Framework - City Response to Demonstrations

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2024.CC24.2 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

PASSED

Adopted framework for managing city response to demonstrations with one recommendation only

Adopt Item as Amended

21 Yes 1 No 4 absent
See full details & who voted

Policy Framework - City Response to Demonstrations

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2024.CC24.2 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

NO (1)

PASSED

Adopted policy framework for managing city response to demonstrations with all council support

Adopt Item as Amended · moved by REVOTE

22 Yes 0 No 8 absent
See full details & who voted

Policy Framework - City Response to Demonstrations

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2024.CC24.2 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor REVOTE

How councillors voted

NO (0)

  • None
PASSED

Adopted policy framework for city response to demonstrations with amendment, recommendation four only

Adopt Item as Amended

21 Yes 1 No 4 absent
See full details & who voted

Policy Framework - City Response to Demonstrations

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2024.CC24.2 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

NO (1)

PASSED

Adopted policy framework for city response to demonstrations, recommendation five only

Adopt Item as Amended

22 Yes 0 No 4 absent
See full details & who voted

Policy Framework - City Response to Demonstrations

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2024.CC24.2 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

NO (0)

  • None
2024.PH17.2 Motion 1a PASSED #housing #snow

Approved expanding housing options through neighbourhood retail and services study recommendations

Refer Item · moved by Holyday

18 Yes 1 No 7 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.PH17.2 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Holyday

How councillors voted

NO (1)

2024.CC24.6 PASSED #roads

Directed staff to prepare for Ontario Land Tribunal hearing regarding three property development applications

Adopt Item

13 Yes 2 No 11 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.CC24.6 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

2024.CC24.12 PASSED #roads

Directed city staff to proceed with Ontario Land Tribunal hearing for Walsh Avenue and Weston Road properties

Adopt Item

14 Yes 2 No 10 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.CC24.12 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

2024.CC24.13 · 2 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

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

PASSED #roads

Directed city staff to proceed with Ontario Land Tribunal hearing for Burnhamthorpe Road development

Adopt Item as Amended

15 Yes 2 No 9 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.CC24.13 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

Motion 1a DEFEATED #roads

Directed staff to not proceed with Ontario Land Tribunal hearing for Burnhamthorpe Road development

Amend Item · moved by Holyday

2 Yes 15 No 9 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.CC24.13 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Holyday

How councillors voted

2024.MM24.42 PASSED #safety

Declared food insecurity a city emergency, adopting three of the mayor's recommendations

Adopt Item

16 Yes 1 No 9 absent
See full details & who voted

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.

View agenda item 2024.MM24.42 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

View official meeting records on Toronto.ca →