City Council
Thursday, June 26, 2025
32 motions across 20 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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2025.IE22.6
PASSED
#events
#parks
#roads
Approved temporary street closures for eastbound F.G. Gardiner and northbound Don Valley Parkway during 2026 triathlon
Adopt Item as Amended
19 Yes
1 No
5 absent
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Approved temporary street closures for eastbound F.G. Gardiner and northbound Don Valley Parkway during 2026 triathlon
Adopt Item as Amended
Temporary Street Closure for Eastbound F.G. Gardiner Expressway and Northbound Don Valley Parkway - 2026 Toronto Triathlon Festival
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
YES (19)
NO (1)
2025.IE22.7
PASSED
#health
#parks
#roads
Approved closure of Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway for Bike for Brain Health 2026
Adopt Item as Amended
19 Yes
1 No
5 absent
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Approved closure of Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway for Bike for Brain Health 2026
Adopt Item as Amended
F.G. Gardiner Expressway and Don Valley Parkway Closure - Bike for Brain Health 2026
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2025.IE22.7 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (19)
NO (1)
2025.EX24.3
PASSED
Adopted universal school food program vision and strategy for Toronto
Adopt Item
17 Yes
1 No
7 absent
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Adopted universal school food program vision and strategy for Toronto
Adopt Item
A Vision and Strategy for a Universal School Food Program in Toronto
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2025.EX24.3 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (17)
NO (1)
2025.MM31.18
Motion 1
PASSED
#roads
#transit
Approved reopening King Street to vehicle traffic to support downtown businesses and financial district
Amend Item
· moved by Chow
16 Yes
5 No
4 absent
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Approved reopening King Street to vehicle traffic to support downtown businesses and financial district
Amend Item · moved by Chow
Re-Opening King Street for Business: Keeping Toronto's Downtown Core and Canada's Financial District Moving - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Stephen Holyday
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.MM31.18 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Chow
How councillors voted
YES (16)
ABSENT (4)
2025.MM31.1
PASSED
#roads
Directed City Solicitor to attend Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing regarding 36 Romeo Street property matter
Adopt Item
17 Yes
1 No
7 absent
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Directed City Solicitor to attend Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing regarding 36 Romeo Street property matter
Adopt Item
36 Romeo Street - Request for the City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2025.MM31.1 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (17)
NO (1)
ABSENT (7)
2025.MM31.9
PASSED
#parks
#roads
Approved waiving Toronto Parking Authority fees on Bond Street
Adopt Item
16 Yes
2 No
7 absent
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Approved waiving Toronto Parking Authority fees on Bond Street
Adopt Item
Waiving of Toronto Parking Authority Fees on Bond Street - by Councillor Chris Moise, 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.MM31.9 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (16)
NO (2)
ABSENT (7)
2025.MM31.10
DEFEATED
2/3 REQUIRED
#transit
Rejected waiving the referral for Etobicoke Centre Shelter public consultation process
Waive Referral
6 Yes
12 No
7 absent
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Rejected waiving the referral for Etobicoke Centre Shelter public consultation process
Waive Referral
New Etobicoke Centre Shelter Public Consultation - by Councillor Stephen Holyday, seconded by Councillor Vincent Crisanti
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 2025.MM31.10 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
NO (12)
ABSENT (7)
2025.MM31.14
PASSED
Approved recognition of the Cabbagetown Group Softball League's 50th anniversary celebration
Adopt Item
19 Yes
0 No
6 absent
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Approved recognition of the Cabbagetown Group Softball League's 50th anniversary celebration
Adopt Item
Recognition of 50th Anniversary of the Cabbagetown Group Softball League - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Chris Moise
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2025.MM31.14 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (19)
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (6)
Commencing Public Consultations for Communities Impacted by New Shelter Locations - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Parthi Kandavel
Motion 2
PASSED
#animals
#transit
Directed staff to begin public consultations with communities affected by new shelter locations
Amend Item
· moved by Bravo
21 Yes
1 No
3 absent
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Directed staff to begin public consultations with communities affected by new shelter locations
Amend Item · moved by Bravo
Commencing Public Consultations for Communities Impacted by New Shelter Locations - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Parthi Kandavel
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.DM31.1 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Bravo
How councillors voted
YES (21)
NO (1)
ABSENT (3)
Motion 1
PASSED
#animals
#transit
Directed city to begin public consultations with communities affected by new shelter locations
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by Pasternak
21 Yes
1 No
3 absent
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Directed city to begin public consultations with communities affected by new shelter locations
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Pasternak
Commencing Public Consultations for Communities Impacted by New Shelter Locations - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Parthi Kandavel
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2025.DM31.1 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Pasternak
How councillors voted
YES (21)
NO (1)
ABSENT (3)
2025.EX24.4
PASSED
Adopted plan to use city-owned real estate for long-term financial planning and council objectives
Adopt Item
19 Yes
2 No
4 absent
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Adopted plan to use city-owned real estate for long-term financial planning and council objectives
Adopt Item
Leveraging City-Owned Real Estate to Support City Council Objectives - Long-Term Financial Plan Update
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2025.EX24.4 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (19)
NO (2)
ABSENT (4)
Automated Vehicle Pilot Deployment in Toronto Under the Highway Traffic Act
Motion 1a
PASSED
#roads
Approved autonomous vehicle pilot program deployment in Toronto under provincial highway traffic rules
Amend Item
· moved by Fletcher
20 Yes
0 No
5 absent
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Approved autonomous vehicle pilot program deployment in Toronto under provincial highway traffic rules
Amend Item · moved by Fletcher
Automated Vehicle Pilot Deployment in Toronto Under the Highway Traffic Act
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.IE22.1 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Fletcher
How councillors voted
YES (20)
NO (0)
- None
Motion 1b
PASSED
#roads
Approved autonomous vehicle pilot program deployment in Toronto under Highway Traffic Act
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by Fletcher
20 Yes
0 No
5 absent
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Approved autonomous vehicle pilot program deployment in Toronto under Highway Traffic Act
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Fletcher
Automated Vehicle Pilot Deployment in Toronto Under the Highway Traffic Act
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2025.IE22.1 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Fletcher
How councillors voted
YES (20)
NO (0)
- None
2025.EX24.2
PASSED
#budget
Adopted selected recommendations on provincial bill impacts, rejecting others from staff assessment
Adopt Item
19 Yes
1 No
5 absent
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Adopted selected recommendations on provincial bill impacts, rejecting others from staff assessment
Adopt Item
Assessment of City Impacts from Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 and Provincial Budget
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2025.EX24.2 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (19)
NO (1)
A Strategic Parking Framework for the City of Toronto
Motion 3a
DEFEATED
CLOSE VOTE
#parks
Rejected a comprehensive parking strategy plan for Toronto with seven votes supporting and nine opposing
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by Holyday
7 Yes
9 No
9 absent
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Rejected a comprehensive parking strategy plan for Toronto with seven votes supporting and nine opposing
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Holyday
A Strategic Parking Framework for the City of Toronto
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2025.IE22.2 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Holyday
How councillors voted
YES (7)
NO (9)
Motion 3b
DEFEATED
CLOSE VOTE
#parks
Rejected a strategic parking framework proposal with insufficient council support
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by Holyday
9 Yes
11 No
5 absent
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Rejected a strategic parking framework proposal with insufficient council support
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Holyday
A Strategic Parking Framework for the City of Toronto
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2025.IE22.2 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Holyday
How councillors voted
YES (9)
NO (11)
Motion 3d
DEFEATED
CLOSE VOTE
#parks
Rejected parking framework proposal that failed to gain majority support among council members
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by Holyday
9 Yes
12 No
4 absent
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Rejected parking framework proposal that failed to gain majority support among council members
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Holyday
A Strategic Parking Framework for the City of Toronto
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2025.IE22.2 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Holyday
How councillors voted
YES (9)
NO (12)
ABSENT (4)
Motion 3e
DEFEATED
CLOSE VOTE
#parks
Rejected strategic parking framework proposal by vote of nine to twelve
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by Holyday
9 Yes
12 No
4 absent
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Rejected strategic parking framework proposal by vote of nine to twelve
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Holyday
A Strategic Parking Framework for the City of Toronto
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2025.IE22.2 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Holyday
How councillors voted
YES (9)
NO (12)
ABSENT (4)
PASSED
#parks
Adopted a strategic parking framework for Toronto with amendments after council vote
Adopt Item as Amended
19 Yes
2 No
4 absent
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Adopted a strategic parking framework for Toronto with amendments after council vote
Adopt Item as Amended
A Strategic Parking Framework for the City of Toronto
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2025.IE22.2 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (19)
NO (2)
ABSENT (4)
Updates on Vision Zero Road Safety Initiatives: Improving Crossings for Pedestrians, Updated Road Classification Criteria and Other Matters
PASSED
2/3 REQUIRED
#animals
#roads
#safety
#walkability
Approved updates to Vision Zero road safety initiatives and pedestrian crossing improvements with strong council support
End Debate
· moved by End the debate
15 Yes
4 No
6 absent
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Approved updates to Vision Zero road safety initiatives and pedestrian crossing improvements with strong council support
End Debate · moved by End the debate
Updates on Vision Zero Road Safety Initiatives: Improving Crossings for Pedestrians, Updated Road Classification Criteria and Other Matters
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 2025.IE22.4 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor End the debate
How councillors voted
YES (15)
Motion 2
DEFEATED
#animals
#roads
#safety
#walkability
Rejected pedestrian safety improvements and updated road classification criteria by vote
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by Perruzza
4 Yes
16 No
5 absent
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Rejected pedestrian safety improvements and updated road classification criteria by vote
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Perruzza
Updates on Vision Zero Road Safety Initiatives: Improving Crossings for Pedestrians, Updated Road Classification Criteria and Other Matters
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2025.IE22.4 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Perruzza
How councillors voted
YES (4)
- Olivia Chow
- Stephen Holyday
- Nick Mantas
- Anthony Perruzza
NO (16)
Motion 5b
DEFEATED
CLOSE VOTE
#animals
#roads
#safety
#walkability
Rejected proposed updates to pedestrian crossing safety standards and road classification criteria
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by Holyday
9 Yes
11 No
5 absent
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Rejected proposed updates to pedestrian crossing safety standards and road classification criteria
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Holyday
Updates on Vision Zero Road Safety Initiatives: Improving Crossings for Pedestrians, Updated Road Classification Criteria and Other Matters
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2025.IE22.4 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Holyday
How councillors voted
YES (9)
NO (11)
2025.SC23.1
DEFEATED
#development
#roads
Deferred zoning decision for four Eglinton Avenue properties failed to pass council
Defer Item
7 Yes
14 No
4 absent
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Deferred zoning decision for four Eglinton Avenue properties failed to pass council
Defer Item
2823, 2825, 2827 and 2829 Eglinton Avenue East - Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
What this motion does
Postpones the decision to a future meeting. The item is not killed, just delayed. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2025.SC23.1 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (7)
NO (14)
ABSENT (4)
2025.SC23.2
Motion 1b
DEFEATED
CLOSE VOTE
#animals
#development
#roads
Rejected zoning amendment for apartment building at Birchmount Road due to insufficient council support
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by Kandavel
10 Yes
11 No
4 absent
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Rejected zoning amendment for apartment building at Birchmount Road due to insufficient council support
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Kandavel
672 to 676 Birchmount Road - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Decision Report - Approval
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2025.SC23.2 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Kandavel
How councillors voted
YES (10)
NO (11)
ABSENT (4)
2025.PH22.5
PASSED
#housing
Approved residential infill report to study apartment development on underused residential properties
Adopt Item
19 Yes
1 No
5 absent
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Approved residential infill report to study apartment development on underused residential properties
Adopt Item
Housing Accelerator Fund: Apartment Infill Study - Residential Infill Report
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2025.PH22.5 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (19)
NO (1)
Housing Action Plan: Avenues Policy Review - Phase Two Work Plan
Motion 1
PASSED
CLOSE VOTE
#housing
#roads
Approved plan to review housing policy on avenues in second phase with narrow support
Amend Item
· moved by Holyday
10 Yes
9 No
6 absent
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Approved plan to review housing policy on avenues in second phase with narrow support
Amend Item · moved by Holyday
Housing Action Plan: Avenues Policy Review - Phase Two Work Plan
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.PH22.8 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Holyday
How councillors voted
YES (10)
NO (9)
PASSED
#housing
#roads
Adopted amended plan to review housing policy on major streets across city
Adopt Item as Amended
19 Yes
2 No
4 absent
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Adopted amended plan to review housing policy on major streets across city
Adopt Item as Amended
Housing Action Plan: Avenues Policy Review - Phase Two Work Plan
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2025.PH22.8 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (19)
NO (2)
ABSENT (4)
3406-3434 Weston Road - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
Motion 1
DEFEATED
#animals
#development
#roads
Rejected rezoning and official plan amendment for residential development at Weston Road location
Amend Item
· moved by Perruzza
7 Yes
14 No
4 absent
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Rejected rezoning and official plan amendment for residential development at Weston Road location
Amend Item · moved by Perruzza
3406-3434 Weston Road - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
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.EY23.1 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Perruzza
How councillors voted
Motion 2
PASSED
#animals
#development
#roads
Approved rezoning and official plan changes for residential development at 3406-3434 Weston Road
Amend Item
· moved by Perks
17 Yes
4 No
4 absent
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Approved rezoning and official plan changes for residential development at 3406-3434 Weston Road
Amend Item · moved by Perks
3406-3434 Weston Road - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
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.EY23.1 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Perks
How councillors voted
YES (17)
ABSENT (4)
- Brad Bradford
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- Parthi Kandavel
Addressing Gaps in the City's Heat Relief Strategy - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo
Motion 1
PASSED
Approved expanding the city's heat relief strategy to address gaps in emergency response
Amend Item
· moved by Chow
21 Yes
1 No
3 absent
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Approved expanding the city's heat relief strategy to address gaps in emergency response
Amend Item · moved by Chow
Addressing Gaps in the City's Heat Relief Strategy - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo
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.MM31.21 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Chow
How councillors voted
YES (21)
NO (1)
ABSENT (3)
Motion 2
PASSED
Approved expanding heat relief services to address gaps in the city's current strategy
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by Bravo
21 Yes
1 No
3 absent
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Approved expanding heat relief services to address gaps in the city's current strategy
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Bravo
Addressing Gaps in the City's Heat Relief Strategy - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2025.MM31.21 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Bravo
How councillors voted
YES (21)
NO (1)
ABSENT (3)
PASSED
Approved expanded heat relief measures with amendments addressing strategy gaps
Adopt Item as Amended
21 Yes
1 No
3 absent
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Approved expanded heat relief measures with amendments addressing strategy gaps
Adopt Item as Amended
Addressing Gaps in the City's Heat Relief Strategy - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2025.MM31.21 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (21)
NO (1)
ABSENT (3)
