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City Council

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

22 motions across 9 agenda items · 2022-2026 term

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2023.HL1.6 · 6 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Cold weather and the effects on those experiencing homelessness

Motion 1a DEFEATED TIED CLOSE VOTE #homelessness

Rejected motion addressing cold weather impacts on unhoused people due to tied vote

Amend Item · moved by Cheng

13 Yes 13 No
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Cold weather and the effects on those experiencing homelessness

What this motion does

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

Tied vote — motion lost

Under Toronto's council procedure bylaw, a tied vote means the motion does not pass. A simple majority is required to carry any motion.

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Moved by: Councillor Cheng

How councillors voted

ABSENT (0)

  • None
Motion 3a DEFEATED TIED CLOSE VOTE #homelessness

Rejected proposal to address cold weather impacts on homeless residents due to tied council vote

Amend Item · moved by Saxe

13 Yes 13 No
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Cold weather and the effects on those experiencing homelessness

What this motion does

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

Tied vote — motion lost

Under Toronto's council procedure bylaw, a tied vote means the motion does not pass. A simple majority is required to carry any motion.

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Moved by: Councillor Saxe

How councillors voted

ABSENT (0)

  • None
Motion 2 PASSED #homelessness

Directed staff to develop emergency warming measures and supports for unhoused people during winter

Amend Item · moved by Thompson

15 Yes 11 No
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Cold weather and the effects on those experiencing homelessness

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.HL1.6 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Thompson

How councillors voted

ABSENT (0)

  • None
Motion 1b PASSED #homelessness

Approved unanimous support for addressing homelessness during cold weather conditions

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Cheng

26 Yes 0 No
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Cold weather and the effects on those experiencing homelessness

What this motion does

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

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Moved by: Councillor Cheng

How councillors voted

NO (0)

  • None

ABSENT (0)

  • None
Motion 3b PASSED #homelessness

Directed staff to improve cold weather support services for people experiencing homelessness

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Saxe

23 Yes 3 No
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Cold weather and the effects on those experiencing homelessness

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

NO (3)

ABSENT (0)

  • None
Motion 4 PASSED #homelessness

Directed staff to develop response plan for homeless people during cold weather

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Colle

26 Yes 0 No
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Cold weather and the effects on those experiencing homelessness

What this motion does

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

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Moved by: Councillor Colle

How councillors voted

NO (0)

  • None

ABSENT (0)

  • None
2023.IE1.5 PASSED #health #parks #roads

Approved closing Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway for Bike for Brain Health event

Adopt Item

23 Yes 2 No 1 absent
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F.G. Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway Closure - Bike for Brain Health

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 (1)

2023.GG1.12 PASSED

Adopted updated fair wage schedule covering 2019 through 2022 with strong council support

Adopt Item

23 Yes 2 No 1 absent
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Updating the Fair Wage Schedule, 2019-2022

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 (2)

ABSENT (1)

2023.IE1.4 · 6 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Cycling Network Plan: 2021 ActiveTO Cycling Network Expansion Project Updates

Motion 2a DEFEATED #cycling

Rejected proposal to expand cycling network through ActiveTO project updates

Amend Item · moved by Burnside

10 Yes 16 No
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Cycling Network Plan: 2021 ActiveTO Cycling Network Expansion Project Updates

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 Burnside

How councillors voted

ABSENT (0)

  • None
Motion 4 DEFEATED #cycling

Rejected cycling network expansion project updates due to insufficient support

Amend Item · moved by Holyday

2 Yes 24 No
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Cycling Network Plan: 2021 ActiveTO Cycling Network Expansion Project Updates

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

YES (2)

ABSENT (0)

  • None
Motion 1 PASSED #cycling

Approved expansion of cycling network infrastructure across Toronto through ActiveTO project initiatives

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Saxe

26 Yes 0 No
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Cycling Network Plan: 2021 ActiveTO Cycling Network Expansion Project Updates

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

NO (0)

  • None

ABSENT (0)

  • None
Motion 2b PASSED #cycling

Approved expanding cycling network through ActiveTO project updates with majority council support

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Burnside

19 Yes 7 No
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Cycling Network Plan: 2021 ActiveTO Cycling Network Expansion Project Updates

What this motion does

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

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Moved by: Councillor Burnside

How councillors voted

ABSENT (0)

  • None
Motion 3 PASSED #cycling

Approved expanding cycling network through 2021 ActiveTO project with overwhelming support from council members

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Matlow

25 Yes 1 No
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Cycling Network Plan: 2021 ActiveTO Cycling Network Expansion Project Updates

What this motion does

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

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Moved by: Councillor Matlow

How councillors voted

NO (1)

ABSENT (0)

  • None
PASSED #cycling

Adopted the cycling network expansion plan to improve bike infrastructure across Toronto

Adopt Item as Amended

22 Yes 4 No
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Cycling Network Plan: 2021 ActiveTO Cycling Network Expansion Project Updates

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 (0)

  • None
2023.CC3.1 Motion 1 PASSED #housing

Approved creation of housing commissioner role at Toronto Ombudsman office to investigate complaints

Defer Item · moved by Fletcher

21 Yes 4 No 1 absent
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Review and Consideration for a Housing Commissioner Role or Function at Ombudsman Toronto

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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Moved by: Councillor Fletcher

How councillors voted

NO (4)

ABSENT (1)

2023.EX2.5 · 2 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Ensuring Transparency in the 2022 Election: Amending the Contribution Rebate Program

Motion 1 DEFEATED

Rejected proposal to amend contribution rebate program for greater election transparency

Amend Item · moved by Fletcher

10 Yes 16 No
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Ensuring Transparency in the 2022 Election: Amending the Contribution Rebate Program

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 Fletcher

How councillors voted

ABSENT (0)

  • None
PASSED

Adopted amendments to increase transparency in the 2022 election contribution rebate program

Adopt Item

26 Yes 0 No
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Ensuring Transparency in the 2022 Election: Amending the Contribution Rebate Program

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 (0)

  • None
2023.PH1.9 PASSED #homelessness #housing

Approved creating affordable and supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness

Adopt Item

24 Yes 2 No
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Creating New Affordable and Supportive Homes for People Experiencing Homelessness

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 (0)

  • None
2023.CA2.2 · 3 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Appointment of Public Members to the Board of Health

PASSED 2/3 REQUIRED #health

Approved appointing public members to the Board of Health after debate

End Debate · moved by Saxe

19 Yes 3 No 4 absent
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Appointment of Public Members to the Board of Health

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 Saxe

How councillors voted

Motion 1 PASSED CLOSE VOTE #health

Approved appointment of public members to the Board of Health by narrow vote

Amend Item · moved by Crawford

12 Yes 10 No 4 absent
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Appointment of Public Members to the Board of Health

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 Crawford

How councillors voted

YES (12)

PASSED #health

Approved appointment of public members to the Board of Health with amendments

Adopt Item as Amended · moved by Crawford

19 Yes 2 No 5 absent
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Appointment of Public Members to the Board of Health

What this motion does

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

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Moved by: Councillor Crawford

How councillors voted

2023.BL3.1 PASSED 2/3 REQUIRED

Approved Pension Bill 135 with unanimous support from all council members present

Introduce and Pass Bills (Two-thirds)

20 Yes 0 No 6 absent
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Introduction of General Bills and Confirming Bills

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.BL3.1 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

NO (0)

  • None
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