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City Council

Thursday, April 24, 2025

22 motions across 17 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 ↗

2025.NY22.27 PASSED #parks

Approved naming a Lawrence Park Ravine parcel Jaye Robinson Park

Adopt Item

22 Yes 0 No 4 absent
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Naming Recommendation for a Parcel of Land within Lawrence Park Ravine to "Jaye Robinson Park"

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

NO (0)

  • None

ABSENT (4)

2025.EX22.10 PASSED #housing

Directed staff to identify opportunities for increasing purpose-built rental housing in Toronto

Adopt Item

19 Yes 1 No 6 absent
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Build More Homes: Identifying Opportunities for More Purpose-Built Rental 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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How councillors voted

2025.MM29.16 PASSED #development

Approved freezing development charges to reduce costs for new housing and commercial projects

Adopt Item

18 Yes 2 No 6 absent
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Freezing Development Charges - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks

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

2025.EX22.4 PASSED #animals #budget

Adopted the 2025 education property tax levy and clawback rate by-law with strong council support

Adopt Item

18 Yes 1 No 7 absent
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2025 Education Property Tax Levy and Clawback Rate By-Law

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2025.EX22.4 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

2025.TE20.40 Motion 1b PASSED #roads #snow #transit ⚑ 1 declared interest

Approved transit priority measures to support streetcar service during King Street and Church Street intersection closures

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Fletcher

18 Yes 0 No 7 absent 1 recused
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Transit Priority Measures to Support Streetcar Service Diversions during King Street East and Church Street Intersection Closures

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 Fletcher

How councillors voted

NO (0)

  • None
Recused (conflict of interest): Mike Colle
2025.GG20.10 Motion 1 PASSED

Approved reviewing the bid award panel process and procedures

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Fletcher

17 Yes 0 No 9 absent
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Review of Bid Award Panel

What this motion does

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

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Moved by: Councillor Fletcher

How councillors voted

NO (0)

  • None
2025.TE21.4 Motion 1a PASSED #animals #development #roads

Approved Official Plan and Zoning changes for Sterling Road development project

Amend Item · moved by Bravo

20 Yes 1 No 5 absent
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158 Sterling Road (Blocks 5B, 5C and 5D) and 190 Sterling Road (Block 3B) - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Decision Report - Approval

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 Bravo

How councillors voted

2025.MM29.10 PASSED #roads

Directed City Solicitor to appeal Committee decision and attend Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing

Adopt Item

17 Yes 4 No 5 absent
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164 Homewood Avenue - Request for the City Solicitor to Appeal the Committee of Adjustment Decision and Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2025.MM29.10 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

ABSENT (5)

2025.MM29.11 · 2 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Taking a Stand to Protect Ontario Place and Our City's Public Waterfront - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik

PASSED 2/3 REQUIRED

Waived referral to protect Ontario Place and keep waterfront public for city residents

Waive Referral

16 Yes 5 No 5 absent
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Taking a Stand to Protect Ontario Place and Our City's Public Waterfront - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik

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

ABSENT (5)

PASSED

Approved protecting Ontario Place and public waterfront access from private development

Adopt Item

19 Yes 2 No 5 absent
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Taking a Stand to Protect Ontario Place and Our City's Public Waterfront - by Councillor Josh Matlow, 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.

View agenda item 2025.MM29.11 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

ABSENT (5)

2025.CC29.2 PASSED

Approved collective bargaining agreement with carpenters union

Adopt Item

21 Yes 1 No 4 absent
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Results of Collective Bargaining Negotiations between the City of Toronto and The Carpenters' District Council of Ontario/United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America

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

ABSENT (4)

2025.EX22.9 PASSED ⚑ 1 declared interest

Adopted plan to address economic impacts from United States tariffs on Toronto

Adopt Item

22 Yes 0 No 3 absent 1 recused
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Mayor's Economic Action Plan in Response to United States Tariffs - Update to Council

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

NO (0)

  • None

ABSENT (3)

Recused (conflict of interest): Jamaal Myers
2025.IE20.1 · 2 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Enhancing Capital Construction Delivery

Motion 1a PASSED

Approved plan to improve how city builds and delivers capital construction projects

Amend Item · moved by Perks

18 Yes 5 No 3 absent
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Enhancing Capital Construction Delivery

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 Perks

How councillors voted

ABSENT (3)

Motion 1b PASSED

Approved enhanced processes for faster, more efficient capital construction project delivery

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Perks

21 Yes 3 No 2 absent
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Enhancing Capital Construction Delivery

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2025.IE20.1 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Perks

How councillors voted

ABSENT (2)

2025.IE20.8 · 3 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Safety Barriers Along the Leaside Bridge - Feasibility Study Update

Motion 1 PASSED #infrastructure #safety

Directed staff to study feasibility of installing safety barriers along Leaside Bridge

Amend Item · moved by Fletcher

22 Yes 1 No 3 absent
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Safety Barriers Along the Leaside Bridge - Feasibility Study Update

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2025.IE20.8 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Fletcher

How councillors voted

ABSENT (3)

Motion 2 PASSED #infrastructure #safety

Directed staff to study feasibility of installing safety barriers on Leaside Bridge

Amend Item · moved by Pasternak

21 Yes 2 No 3 absent
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Safety Barriers Along the Leaside Bridge - Feasibility Study Update

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2025.IE20.8 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Pasternak

How councillors voted

ABSENT (3)

PASSED #infrastructure #safety

Adopted feasibility study on safety barriers for Leaside Bridge with amendments

Adopt Item as Amended

22 Yes 1 No 3 absent
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Safety Barriers Along the Leaside Bridge - Feasibility Study Update

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

ABSENT (3)

2025.PH20.7 · 2 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Toronto's Academic Housing Strategy - Improving Housing Outcomes for Post-Secondary Students

Motion 1 PASSED #housing

Approved strategy to improve housing options and outcomes for post-secondary students in Toronto

Amend Item · moved by Chow

20 Yes 2 No 4 absent
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Toronto's Academic Housing Strategy - Improving Housing Outcomes for Post-Secondary Students

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2025.PH20.7 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Chow

How councillors voted

ABSENT (4)

PASSED #housing

Adopted academic housing strategy to improve post-secondary student accommodation outcomes

Adopt Item as Amended

20 Yes 2 No 4 absent
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Toronto's Academic Housing Strategy - Improving Housing Outcomes for Post-Secondary Students

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2025.PH20.7 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

ABSENT (4)

2025.SC21.10 Motion 1 PASSED #roads #transit

Approved on-street measures to support Scarborough Busway operations unanimously

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Kandavel

20 Yes 0 No 6 absent
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Scarborough Busway - On-Street Measures to Support Busway Operations

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2025.SC21.10 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Kandavel

How councillors voted

NO (0)

  • None
2025.MM29.18 PASSED

Deferred environmental assessment agreement for Scarborough Bluffs West project development

Defer Item

18 Yes 1 No 7 absent
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Scarborough Bluffs West Project: Environmental Assessment Agreement - by Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher

What this motion does

Postpones the decision to a future meeting. The item is not killed, just delayed. Needs 50% to pass.

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How councillors voted

NO (1)

2025.BL29.1 Motion 7 PASSED

Approved introduction of general bills and confirming bills without opposition

Introduce and Pass Confirmatory Bill · moved by Holyday

19 Yes 0 No 7 absent
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Introduction of General Bills and Confirming Bills

What this motion does

A formal bill that records and ratifies decisions already made during the meeting. Needs 50% to pass.

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Moved by: Councillor Holyday

How councillors voted

NO (0)

  • None
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