City Council
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
15 motions across 8 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
4050 Chesswood Drive - Designation of a Portion of the Property Used by North York Harvest Food Bank Toronto as a Municipal Capital Facility
PASSED
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20 Yes
0 No
6 absent
Adopt the item
Adopt Item
4050 Chesswood Drive - Designation of a Portion of the Property Used by North York Harvest Food Bank Toronto as a Municipal Capital Facility
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
How councillors voted
YES (20)
NO (0)
- None
PASSED
Adopt the item
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19 Yes
0 No
7 absent
Adopt the item
Adopt Item
4050 Chesswood Drive - Designation of a Portion of the Property Used by North York Harvest Food Bank Toronto as a Municipal Capital Facility
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
How councillors voted
YES (19)
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (7)
2025.IA35.1
PASSED
A motion to refer back to staff for further work "FIFA Traffic Management"
Refer Item
· moved by Matlow
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13 Yes
10 No
3 absent
A motion to refer back to staff for further work "FIFA Traffic Management"
Refer Item · moved by Matlow
FIFA Traffic Management
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 Matlow
How councillors voted
YES (13)
NO (10)
ABSENT (3)
2025.IA35.3
PASSED
#animals
#equity
#infrastructure
A motion to refer back to staff for further work "Seeking Clarity on the City of Toronto's Application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund"
Refer Item
· moved by Pasternak
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18 Yes
5 No
3 absent
A motion to refer back to staff for further work "Seeking Clarity on the City of Toronto's Application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund"
Refer Item · moved by Pasternak
Seeking Clarity on the City of Toronto's Application to the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund
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 Pasternak
How councillors voted
YES (18)
ABSENT (3)
Speeding Up Light Rail Transit and Streetcars - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers
PASSED
2/3 REQUIRED
#roads
#transit
Waive the referral
Waive Referral
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20 Yes
2 No
3 absent
1 recused
Waive the referral
Waive Referral
Speeding Up Light Rail Transit and Streetcars - by Mayor Olivia Chow, 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. 1 councillor recused due to declared conflict of interest.
How councillors voted
YES (20)
NO (2)
ABSENT (3)
PASSED
#roads
#transit
Adopt the item
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22 Yes
1 No
2 absent
1 recused
Adopt the item
Adopt Item
Speeding Up Light Rail Transit and Streetcars - by Mayor Olivia Chow, 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. 1 councillor recused due to declared conflict of interest.
How councillors voted
YES (22)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Lily Cheng
- Rachel Chernos Lin
- Olivia Chow
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Josh Matlow
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Dianne Saxe
- Neethan Shan
- Michael Thompson
NO (1)
ABSENT (2)
2025.RM35.7
Motion 1b
DEFEATED
An amendment to "Review of the Order Paper"
Amend Item
· moved by Bradford
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10 Yes
13 No
3 absent
An amendment to "Review of the Order Paper"
Amend Item · moved by Bradford
Review of the Order Paper
What this motion does
Proposes changes to the wording, scope, or details of the item before adoption. Needs 50% to pass.
Moved by: Councillor Bradford
How councillors voted
YES (10)
NO (13)
ABSENT (3)
Towards Implementing a Maximum Indoor Temperature Requirement for Rental Units and Cooling Rooms
Motion 2
DEFEATED
#housing
An amendment to "Towards Implementing a Maximum Indoor Temperature Requirement for Rental Units and Cooling Rooms"
Amend Item
· moved by Holyday
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4 Yes
20 No
2 absent
An amendment to "Towards Implementing a Maximum Indoor Temperature Requirement for Rental Units and Cooling Rooms"
Amend Item · moved by Holyday
Towards Implementing a Maximum Indoor Temperature Requirement for Rental Units and Cooling Rooms
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 (20)
ABSENT (2)
Motion 2
DEFEATED
#housing
An amendment to "Towards Implementing a Maximum Indoor Temperature Requirement for Rental Units and Cooling Rooms"
Amend Item
· moved by Holyday
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4 Yes
21 No
1 absent
An amendment to "Towards Implementing a Maximum Indoor Temperature Requirement for Rental Units and Cooling Rooms"
Amend Item · moved by Holyday
Towards Implementing a Maximum Indoor Temperature Requirement for Rental Units and Cooling Rooms
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
Motion 2
DEFEATED
#housing
Second re-vote
Amend Item
· moved by Holyday
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2 Yes
23 No
1 absent
Second re-vote
Amend Item · moved by Holyday
Towards Implementing a Maximum Indoor Temperature Requirement for Rental Units and Cooling Rooms
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 (2)
NO (23)
- Paul Ainslie
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Lily Cheng
- Rachel Chernos Lin
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Dianne Saxe
- Neethan Shan
- Michael Thompson
ABSENT (1)
PASSED
#housing
Adoption of Executive Committee Recommendation 1 only
Adopt Item as Amended
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24 Yes
1 No
1 absent
Adoption of Executive Committee Recommendation 1 only
Adopt Item as Amended
Towards Implementing a Maximum Indoor Temperature Requirement for Rental Units and Cooling Rooms
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass.
How councillors voted
YES (24)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Lily Cheng
- Rachel Chernos Lin
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Dianne Saxe
- Neethan Shan
- Michael Thompson
NO (1)
ABSENT (1)
PASSED
#housing
Adoption of Executive Committee Recommendation 5 only
Adopt Item as Amended
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23 Yes
1 No
2 absent
Adoption of Executive Committee Recommendation 5 only
Adopt Item as Amended
Towards Implementing a Maximum Indoor Temperature Requirement for Rental Units and Cooling Rooms
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass.
How councillors voted
YES (23)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Lily Cheng
- Rachel Chernos Lin
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Dianne Saxe
- Neethan Shan
- Michael Thompson
NO (1)
ABSENT (2)
PASSED
#housing
Adoption of Executive Committee Recommendation 7 only
Adopt Item as Amended
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23 Yes
1 No
2 absent
Adoption of Executive Committee Recommendation 7 only
Adopt Item as Amended
Towards Implementing a Maximum Indoor Temperature Requirement for Rental Units and Cooling Rooms
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass.
How councillors voted
YES (23)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Lily Cheng
- Rachel Chernos Lin
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Dianne Saxe
- Neethan Shan
- Michael Thompson
NO (1)
ABSENT (2)
2025.EX28.4
Motion 1
DEFEATED
An additional amendment to "Strengthening the City's Heat Relief Strategy"
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by Holyday
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3 Yes
22 No
1 absent
An additional amendment to "Strengthening the City's Heat Relief Strategy"
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Holyday
Strengthening the City's Heat Relief Strategy
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
Moved by: Councillor Holyday
How councillors voted
NO (22)
- Paul Ainslie
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Lily Cheng
- Rachel Chernos Lin
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- Paula Fletcher
- Parthi Kandavel
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Dianne Saxe
- Neethan Shan
- Michael Thompson
ABSENT (1)
2025.DM35.2
PASSED
#transit
A motion to formally adopt "Reimbursing Certain Reasonable Legal Expenses of Shelter Consultants - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak"
Adopt Item
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18 Yes
3 No
5 absent
A motion to formally adopt "Reimbursing Certain Reasonable Legal Expenses of Shelter Consultants - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak"
Adopt Item
Reimbursing Certain Reasonable Legal Expenses of Shelter Consultants - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, 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.
How councillors voted
YES (18)
