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City Council

Thursday, March 26, 2026

45 motions across 22 agenda items · 2022-2026 term

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Council debated pothole infrastructure and road repair strategy. Approved a $6.2M pothole blitz unanimously. Approved a study on AI cameras for pothole detection. Approved building an interactive public pothole map.

2026.EX29.4 · 3 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Pothole Blitz and Local Road Repair Strategy

Motion 2 DEFEATED #potholes #roads

Rejected proposal for intensive pothole repair and local road maintenance strategy

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Myers

9 Yes 13 No 4 absent
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Motion 4 PASSED #potholes #roads

Approved intensive pothole repair program and local road maintenance strategy

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Cheng

19 Yes 5 No 2 absent
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PASSED #potholes #roads

Adopted strategy for accelerated pothole repairs and local road maintenance improvements citywide

Adopt Item as Amended

24 Yes 0 No 2 absent
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Pothole Blitz and Local Road Repair Strategy

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

2026.EX29.13 Motion 1 PASSED

Approved hiring additional snow shovellers to handle winter demand surge

Amend Motion · moved by Saxe

21 Yes 5 No
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2026.AU11.3 · 2 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Update on Auditor General's Office 2026 Work Plan Related to City Council Request for SmartTrack Investigation

Motion 2 PASSED #snow

Approved Auditor General's 2026 work plan including investigation of SmartTrack as requested

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Myers

24 Yes 1 No 1 absent
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Update on Auditor General's Office 2026 Work Plan Related to City Council Request for SmartTrack Investigation

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2026.AU11.3 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Myers

How councillors voted

PASSED #snow

Approved the Auditor General's 2026 work plan including SmartTrack investigation requested by Council

Adopt Item as Amended

25 Yes 0 No 1 absent
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Update on Auditor General's Office 2026 Work Plan Related to City Council Request for SmartTrack Investigation

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

2026.MM39.27 · 6 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Grocery Store Pilot Project - by Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle

PASSED 2/3 REQUIRED

Approved waiving standard review process for grocery store pilot project initiative

Waive Referral

22 Yes 4 No
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Grocery Store Pilot Project - by Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle

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

Motion 1 PASSED

Approved pilot project to bring grocery stores to underserved Toronto neighborhoods

Amend Item · moved by Perruzza

21 Yes 3 No 2 absent
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Grocery Store Pilot Project - by Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle

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 Perruzza

How councillors voted

Motion 4a PASSED

Approved pilot project to bring grocery stores to underserved neighborhoods across Toronto

Amend Item · moved by Chow

20 Yes 4 No 2 absent
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Grocery Store Pilot Project - by Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle

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 Chow

How councillors voted

Motion 2 PASSED

Approved pilot project to bring grocery stores to underserved Toronto neighborhoods

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Saxe

23 Yes 1 No 2 absent
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Grocery Store Pilot Project - by Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle

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

Motion 4b PASSED

Approved grocery store pilot project to improve food access in underserved Toronto neighborhoods

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Ainslie

22 Yes 2 No 4 absent
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PASSED

Approved grocery store pilot project with amendments to test new retail food access in Toronto neighborhoods

Adopt Item as Amended

21 Yes 3 No 2 absent
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Grocery Store Pilot Project - by Councillor Anthony Perruzza, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle

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

2026.MM39.35 · 3 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

One Country, One Flag; Celebrating the Canadian Flag - by Councillor Jon Burnside, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson

PASSED 2/3 REQUIRED

Waived referral to allow immediate discussion of Canadian flag celebration initiative

Waive Referral

22 Yes 4 No
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One Country, One Flag; Celebrating the Canadian Flag - by Councillor Jon Burnside, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson

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

Motion 1 PASSED

Approved celebrating Canadian flag with city-wide recognition and events

Amend Item · moved by Thompson

20 Yes 6 No
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One Country, One Flag; Celebrating the Canadian Flag - by Councillor Jon Burnside, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson

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 Thompson

How councillors voted

PASSED

Approved plan to celebrate Canadian flag with increased city recognition and displays

Adopt Item as Amended

19 Yes 7 No
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One Country, One Flag; Celebrating the Canadian Flag - by Councillor Jon Burnside, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson

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

2026.MM39.42 PASSED #roads

Adopted plan to evaluate mute swan management changes in Etobicoke-Lakeshore area

Adopt Item

20 Yes 4 No 2 absent
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Evaluating Changes to Mute Swan Management in Etobicoke-Lakeshore - by Councillor Amber Morley, Seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow

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

2026.MM39.45 · 2 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Addressing Recycling in Public Spaces - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher

PASSED 2/3 REQUIRED #cycling #garbage

Waived referral to install more recycling bins in Toronto's public spaces

Waive Referral

22 Yes 4 No
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Addressing Recycling in Public Spaces - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher

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

PASSED #cycling #garbage

Approved installing more recycling bins in public spaces, rejecting additional recommendations

Adopt Item

22 Yes 4 No
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Addressing Recycling in Public Spaces - by Councillor Lily Cheng, 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.

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How councillors voted

2026.MM39.51 · 2 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Fighting for Ontario Place and Ontario's Democracy - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik

PASSED 2/3 REQUIRED

Waived referral requirement to proceed with Ontario Place and democracy discussion motion

Waive Referral

20 Yes 5 No 1 absent
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Fighting for Ontario Place and Ontario's Democracy - 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

PASSED

Approved opposition to Ontario Place redevelopment plan and defended democratic oversight of the project

Adopt Item

21 Yes 5 No
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Fighting for Ontario Place and Ontario's Democracy - 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.

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How councillors voted

2026.MM39.53 · 2 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Protecting Chinatown as a Cultural District - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik

PASSED 2/3 REQUIRED

Waived referral to protect Chinatown as a cultural district with strong council support

Waive Referral

23 Yes 2 No 1 absent
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Protecting Chinatown as a Cultural District - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, 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

PASSED

Adopted measures to protect Chinatown as a cultural district with strong council support

Adopt Item

23 Yes 2 No 1 absent
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Protecting Chinatown as a Cultural District - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, 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.

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How councillors voted

2026.MM39.54 · 2 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Commemorative Naming Process for Future Toronto Ferries - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher

PASSED 2/3 REQUIRED

Waived referral process for naming future Toronto ferries after community members

Waive Referral

23 Yes 3 No
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Commemorative Naming Process for Future Toronto Ferries - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher

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

PASSED

Approved a process for naming future Toronto ferries through community input and civic recognition

Adopt Item

23 Yes 3 No
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Commemorative Naming Process for Future Toronto Ferries - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, 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.

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How councillors voted

2026.MM39.57 PASSED

Approved releasing funds to commemorate the Bathhouse Raids historical event

Adopt Item

26 Yes 0 No
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Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds to Commemorate the Bathhouse Raids - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow

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

2026.MM39.60 · 2 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

No ICE in Toronto - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie

PASSED 2/3 REQUIRED #snow

Waived referral to allow immediate debate on limiting Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Toronto

Waive Referral

21 Yes 4 No 1 absent
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No ICE in Toronto - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie

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

PASSED #snow

Approved limiting Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations and presence in Toronto

Adopt Item

21 Yes 1 No 4 absent
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No ICE in Toronto - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie

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

2026.GG27.14 Motion 1 PASSED

Approved renewal of boat club leases at waterfront properties with strong council support

Amend Item · moved by Morley

19 Yes 5 No 2 absent
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Renewal of Various Boat Club Leases

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 Morley

How councillors voted

2026.IE27.7 PASSED #parks

Adopted the 2026 ravine strategy implementation update with all council members voting in favor

Adopt Item as Amended

23 Yes 0 No 3 absent
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2026.IE27.8 · 2 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Tree By-law Review Report

PASSED #infrastructure

Approved recommendations to strengthen tree protection rules and enforcement procedures

Adopt Item

18 Yes 6 No 2 absent
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PASSED

Adopted tree protection bylaw review report with strong council support

Adopt Item

21 Yes 3 No 2 absent
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2026.MM39.87 PASSED 2/3 REQUIRED #snow

Approved declaring Persian Heritage Month at Toronto to honor Iranian-Canadian community and culture

Introduce Motion without Notice

21 Yes 4 No 1 absent
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Standing in Solidarity with Iranian-Canadians - Declaring Persian Heritage Month at the City of Toronto - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2026.MM39.87 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

2026.CC39.10 PASSED #roads

Directed staff to proceed with Ontario Land Tribunal hearing regarding 895 Lawrence Avenue East property

Adopt Item as Amended

23 Yes 1 No 2 absent
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895 Lawrence Avenue East - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

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

EX29.4 · 4 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Pothole Repair Blitz Funding

PASSED #potholes #infrastructure #roads

Approved twenty-four million dollars for emergency pothole repairs across Toronto streets

Adopt Item · moved by Mayor Olivia Chow

24 Yes 0 No
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Pothole Repair Blitz Funding

Council unanimously approved expanding the pothole blitz program with $6.2M in funding (up from $5.5M in 2025), targeting 4-day repairs on busiest roads and 30-day repairs on side streets. 190 workers will be deployed.

What this motion does

Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step.

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Moved by: Mayor Olivia Chow

Unanimous. All 24 members who voted said YES — no opposition.
DEFEATED #potholes #roads #infrastructure

Rejected proposal to establish road repair task force by vote of nine to thirteen

Amend Item (Additional) - Myers · moved by Councillor Jamaal Myers

9 Yes 13 No 4 absent
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Road Repair Task Force

A motion to create a task force to investigate why Toronto's roads deteriorate so quickly was defeated 9-13.

What this motion does

Adds new content to the existing item.

View agenda item EX29.4 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Jamaal Myers

How councillors voted

PASSED #potholes #technology #infrastructure

Approved using artificial intelligence cameras on city vehicles to detect potholes

Amend Item (Additional) - Cheng · moved by Councillor Lily Cheng

18 Yes 4 No
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AI Camera Pothole Detection on City Vehicles

Council approved studying AI cameras on city vehicles to automatically detect potholes, plus funding for new asphalt research. Report due to Infrastructure & Environment Committee Q3 2027.

What this motion does

Adds new content to the existing item.

View agenda item EX29.4 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Lily Cheng

We have the count, not the names yet. Tally: 18 YES, 4 NO. Detailed councillor-by-councillor vote records publish to City of Toronto Open Data after the meeting. SolveTO re-checks automatically every day — this section will fill in once the city publishes the data.
PASSED #potholes #transparency #open-data

Approved interactive map for residents to report and track pothole locations across city

Amend Item (Additional) - Shan · moved by Councillor Neethan Shan

20 Yes 2 No
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Interactive Public Pothole Map

Council approved building a public interactive map showing pothole reports, repair status, and timelines. Toronto residents will be able to track repair progress visibly.

What this motion does

Adds new content to the existing item.

Editorial context

SolveTO already provides this — a public interactive map of citizen-reported infrastructure issues, live since February 2026, with reports across all 25 wards. The city is commissioning a study to build something that's already shipped.

Source: SolveTO citizen platform

View agenda item EX29.4 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Neethan Shan

We have the count, not the names yet. Tally: 20 YES, 2 NO. Detailed councillor-by-councillor vote records publish to City of Toronto Open Data after the meeting. SolveTO re-checks automatically every day — this section will fill in once the city publishes the data.
2026.TE29.12 · 3 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

1684, 1698, 1700 and 1702 Queen Street East - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval

Motion 1a DEFEATED #development #roads

Rejected rezoning proposal for four Queen Street East properties by narrow council vote

Amend Item · moved by Bradford

5 Yes 19 No 2 absent
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1684, 1698, 1700 and 1702 Queen Street East - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - 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 Bradford

How councillors voted

Motion 1b DEFEATED #development #roads

Rejected proposal to amend zoning and official plan for four Queen Street East properties

Amend Item · moved by Bradford

5 Yes 19 No 2 absent
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1684, 1698, 1700 and 1702 Queen Street East - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - 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 Bradford

How councillors voted

Motion 2 PASSED #development #roads

Approved zoning changes for four Queen Street East properties to allow new development

Amend Item · moved by Perks

22 Yes 3 No 1 absent
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1684, 1698, 1700 and 1702 Queen Street East - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - 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 Perks

How councillors voted

2026.MM39.86 PASSED #housing

Directed city staff to review specialized housing building code requirements for Type G loading standards

Adopt Item

24 Yes 1 No 1 absent
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Review of Applicability of Type G Loading to Address Specialized Housing Types - by Councillor Josh Matlow, 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.

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How councillors voted

2026.MM39.36 Motion 1 PASSED #housing #parks #roads

Approved temporary parking solutions for three senior housing buildings on Cummer Avenue

Amend Item · moved by Perks

17 Yes 8 No 1 absent
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Addressing Urgent Parking Capacity Gap at 175, 185 and 205 Cummer Avenue (Cummer Lodge, Willowdale Manor, and Seniors Supportive Housing) - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Vincent Crisanti

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2026.MM39.36 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Perks

How councillors voted

2026.MM39.50 · 3 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Safer Subways: Making Public Safety a Priority and Restoring Confidence to Toronto Transit Commission Riders Across Toronto - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak

DEFEATED 2/3 REQUIRED #safety #transit ⚑ 1 declared interest

Rejected motion to end debate on subway safety and rider confidence improvements

End Debate · moved by End the debate

13 Yes 9 No 3 absent 1 recused
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Safer Subways: Making Public Safety a Priority and Restoring Confidence to Toronto Transit Commission Riders Across Toronto - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak

What this motion does

Forces an immediate vote on the item by ending discussion. Needs two-thirds (67%) to pass — supermajority required. 1 councillor recused due to declared conflict of interest.

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Moved by: Councillor End the debate

How councillors voted

Recused (conflict of interest): Mike Colle
PASSED #safety #transit ⚑ 1 declared interest

Approved increased transit police funding and safety measures to improve subway rider confidence

Adopt Item as Amended

19 Yes 4 No 2 absent 1 recused
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Safer Subways: Making Public Safety a Priority and Restoring Confidence to Toronto Transit Commission Riders Across Toronto - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak

What this motion does

Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass. 1 councillor recused due to declared conflict of interest.

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How councillors voted

Recused (conflict of interest): Mike Colle
PASSED #safety #transit ⚑ 1 declared interest

Approved measures to improve subway safety and restore confidence in Toronto transit system

Adopt Item as Amended

23 Yes 0 No 2 absent 1 recused
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Safer Subways: Making Public Safety a Priority and Restoring Confidence to Toronto Transit Commission Riders Across Toronto - by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak

What this motion does

Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass. 1 councillor recused due to declared conflict of interest.

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How councillors voted

Recused (conflict of interest): Mike Colle