City Council
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
19 motions across 10 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
2025.MM26.1
DEFEATED
2/3 REQUIRED
#homelessness
#infrastructure
#snow
#transit
A motion on "Re-Opening and Amending Item 2024.EX15.3 - Advancing the Homelessness Services Capital Infrastructure Strategy (HSCIS) and the 2025 Shelter Infrastructure Plan - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside"
Re-open Item
· moved by Re-open the item
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10 Yes
16 No
A motion on "Re-Opening and Amending Item 2024.EX15.3 - Advancing the Homelessness Services Capital Infrastructure Strategy (HSCIS) and the 2025 Shelter Infrastructure Plan - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside"
Re-open Item · moved by Re-open the item
Re-Opening and Amending Item 2024.EX15.3 - Advancing the Homelessness Services Capital Infrastructure Strategy (HSCIS) and the 2025 Shelter Infrastructure Plan - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside
What this motion does
Needs two-thirds (67%) to pass — supermajority required.
Moved by: Councillor Re-open the item
How councillors voted
YES (10)
NO (16)
ABSENT (0)
- None
Let's Amplify the Need for a New Fiscal Framework - New Deal for Cities - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers
PASSED
2/3 REQUIRED
Waive referral
Waive Referral
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25 Yes
1 No
Waive referral
Waive Referral
Let's Amplify the Need for a New Fiscal Framework - New Deal for Cities - by Councillor Lily Cheng, 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.
How councillors voted
YES (25)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Rachel Chernos Lin
- 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
- Michael Thompson
NO (1)
ABSENT (0)
- None
PASSED
Adopt the item
Adopt Item
▼
17 Yes
1 No
8 absent
Adopt the item
Adopt Item
Let's Amplify the Need for a New Fiscal Framework - New Deal for Cities - by Councillor Lily Cheng, 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.
How councillors voted
YES (17)
NO (1)
Creation of a City of Toronto "Buy Local, Buy Canadian" Campaign - by Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie
Motion 2
PASSED
An additional amendment to "Creation of a City of Toronto "Buy Local, Buy Canadian" Campaign - by Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie"
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by Malik
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52 Yes
0 No
An additional amendment to "Creation of a City of Toronto "Buy Local, Buy Canadian" Campaign - by Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie"
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Malik
Creation of a City of Toronto "Buy Local, Buy Canadian" Campaign - by Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
Moved by: Councillor Malik
How councillors voted
YES (52)
- Paul Ainslie
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Lily Cheng
- Rachel Chernos Lin
- Rachel Chernos Lin
- Olivia Chow
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- Mike Colle
- Vincent Crisanti
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Paula Fletcher
- Stephen Holyday
- Stephen Holyday
- Parthi Kandavel
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Anthony Perruzza
- Dianne Saxe
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
- Michael Thompson
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (0)
- None
PASSED
Adopt the item as amended
Adopt Item as Amended
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26 Yes
0 No
Adopt the item as amended
Adopt Item as Amended
Creation of a City of Toronto "Buy Local, Buy Canadian" Campaign - by Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass.
How councillors voted
YES (26)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Rachel Chernos Lin
- 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
2025.MM26.13
PASSED
A motion to formally adopt "Affirming Our Canadian Independence - by Councillor Stephen Holyday, seconded by Councillor Vincent Crisanti"
Adopt Item
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26 Yes
0 No
A motion to formally adopt "Affirming Our Canadian Independence - by Councillor Stephen Holyday, seconded by Councillor Vincent Crisanti"
Adopt Item
Affirming Our Canadian Independence - by Councillor Stephen Holyday, seconded by Councillor Vincent Crisanti
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
How councillors voted
YES (26)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Rachel Chernos Lin
- 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
Housing Action Plan: Avenues Policy Review - Decision Report
Motion 2a
DEFEATED
#housing
#roads
A motion to refer back to staff for further work "Housing Action Plan: Avenues Policy Review - Decision Report"
Refer Item
· moved by Holyday
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7 Yes
16 No
3 absent
A motion to refer back to staff for further work "Housing Action Plan: Avenues Policy Review - Decision Report"
Refer Item · moved by Holyday
Housing Action Plan: Avenues Policy Review - Decision 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.
Moved by: Councillor Holyday
How councillors voted
YES (7)
- Jon Burnside
- Lily Cheng
- Vincent Crisanti
- Stephen Holyday
- Parthi Kandavel
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Anthony Perruzza
NO (16)
ABSENT (3)
Motion 2b
DEFEATED
#housing
#roads
An amendment to "Housing Action Plan: Avenues Policy Review - Decision Report"
Amend Item
· moved by Holyday
▼
7 Yes
16 No
3 absent
An amendment to "Housing Action Plan: Avenues Policy Review - Decision Report"
Amend Item · moved by Holyday
Housing Action Plan: Avenues Policy Review - Decision Report
What this motion does
Proposes changes to the wording, scope, or details of the item before adoption. Needs 50% to pass.
Moved by: Councillor Holyday
How councillors voted
YES (7)
- Jon Burnside
- Lily Cheng
- Vincent Crisanti
- Stephen Holyday
- Parthi Kandavel
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Anthony Perruzza
NO (16)
ABSENT (3)
Motion 2c
DEFEATED
#housing
#roads
An amendment to "Housing Action Plan: Avenues Policy Review - Decision Report"
Amend Item
· moved by Holyday
▼
6 Yes
17 No
3 absent
An amendment to "Housing Action Plan: Avenues Policy Review - Decision Report"
Amend Item · moved by Holyday
Housing Action Plan: Avenues Policy Review - Decision Report
What this motion does
Proposes changes to the wording, scope, or details of the item before adoption. Needs 50% to pass.
Moved by: Councillor Holyday
How councillors voted
YES (6)
- Lily Cheng
- Vincent Crisanti
- Stephen Holyday
- Parthi Kandavel
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Anthony Perruzza
NO (17)
ABSENT (3)
Motion 1
PASSED
#housing
#roads
An amendment to "Housing Action Plan: Avenues Policy Review - Decision Report"
Amend Item
· moved by Perks
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16 Yes
8 No
2 absent
An amendment to "Housing Action Plan: Avenues Policy Review - Decision Report"
Amend Item · moved by Perks
Housing Action Plan: Avenues Policy Review - Decision Report
What this motion does
Proposes changes to the wording, scope, or details of the item before adoption. Needs 50% to pass.
Moved by: Councillor Perks
How councillors voted
YES (16)
NO (8)
- Paul Ainslie
- Jon Burnside
- Lily Cheng
- Vincent Crisanti
- Stephen Holyday
- Parthi Kandavel
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Anthony Perruzza
ABSENT (2)
Motion 2d
DEFEATED
#housing
#roads
An additional amendment to "Housing Action Plan: Avenues Policy Review - Decision Report"
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by Holyday
▼
11 Yes
13 No
2 absent
An additional amendment to "Housing Action Plan: Avenues Policy Review - Decision Report"
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Holyday
Housing Action Plan: Avenues Policy Review - Decision Report
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
Moved by: Councillor Holyday
How councillors voted
YES (11)
NO (13)
ABSENT (2)
2025.PH18.4
PASSED
#development
#housing
A motion to formally adopt the amended version of "Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods - Ward 23 Multiplex Study - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - Decision Report - Approval"
Adopt Item as Amended
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18 Yes
5 No
3 absent
A motion to formally adopt the amended version of "Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods - Ward 23 Multiplex Study - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - Decision Report - Approval"
Adopt Item as Amended
Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods - Ward 23 Multiplex Study - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - Decision Report - Approval
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass.
How councillors voted
YES (18)
ABSENT (3)
2025.EX20.5
PASSED
#parks
#transit
A motion to formally adopt "Moss Park Arena - Governance and Operational Transition Plan"
Adopt Item
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13 Yes
5 No
8 absent
A motion to formally adopt "Moss Park Arena - Governance and Operational Transition Plan"
Adopt Item
Moss Park Arena - Governance and Operational Transition Plan
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
How councillors voted
YES (13)
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Olivia Chow
- Paula Fletcher
- Ausma Malik
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Michael Thompson
ReNew Golden Mile Environmental Assessment: Final Report
Motion 1
PASSED
An additional amendment to "ReNew Golden Mile Environmental Assessment: Final Report"
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by Kandavel
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15 Yes
5 No
6 absent
An additional amendment to "ReNew Golden Mile Environmental Assessment: Final Report"
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Kandavel
ReNew Golden Mile Environmental Assessment: Final Report
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
Moved by: Councillor Kandavel
How councillors voted
YES (15)
PASSED
Adopt the item as amended
Adopt Item as Amended
▼
17 Yes
3 No
6 absent
Adopt the item as amended
Adopt Item as Amended
ReNew Golden Mile Environmental Assessment: Final Report
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass.
How councillors voted
YES (17)
Toward Municipal Autonomy and Effective Local Governance
Motion 1
DEFEATED
An additional amendment to "Toward Municipal Autonomy and Effective Local Governance"
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by Holyday
▼
1 Yes
19 No
6 absent
An additional amendment to "Toward Municipal Autonomy and Effective Local Governance"
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Holyday
Toward Municipal Autonomy and Effective Local Governance
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
Moved by: Councillor Holyday
How councillors voted
YES (1)
NO (19)
PASSED
Adopt the item as amended
Adopt Item as Amended
▼
18 Yes
2 No
6 absent
Adopt the item as amended
Adopt Item as Amended
Toward Municipal Autonomy and Effective Local Governance
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass.
How councillors voted
YES (18)
NO (2)
Progress on Building More Supportive Homes
Motion 1
DEFEATED
An amendment to "Progress on Building More Supportive Homes"
Amend Item
· moved by Holyday
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4 Yes
14 No
8 absent
An amendment to "Progress on Building More Supportive Homes"
Amend Item · moved by Holyday
Progress on Building More Supportive Homes
What this motion does
Proposes changes to the wording, scope, or details of the item before adoption. Needs 50% to pass.
Moved by: Councillor Holyday
How councillors voted
NO (14)
- Alejandra Bravo
- Shelley Carroll
- Rachel Chernos Lin
- Olivia Chow
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
PASSED
Adopt the item as amended
Adopt Item
▼
17 Yes
1 No
8 absent
Adopt the item as amended
Adopt Item
Progress on Building More Supportive Homes
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
How councillors voted
YES (17)
NO (1)
