City Council
Thursday, March 30, 2023
18 motions across 9 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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Support for the City of Montreal's Motion regarding a High-speed Train in the Quebec-Toronto Corridor - by Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie
PASSED
2/3 REQUIRED
Approved waiving referral to support Montreal's high-speed train proposal between Quebec and Toronto
Waive Referral
20 Yes
5 No
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Approved waiving referral to support Montreal's high-speed train proposal between Quebec and Toronto
Waive Referral
Support for the City of Montreal's Motion regarding a High-speed Train in the Quebec-Toronto Corridor - by Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie
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 2023.MM5.5 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (20)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Lily Cheng
- Gary Crawford
- Stephen Holyday
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Jaye Robinson
- Michael Thompson
ABSENT (0)
- None
PASSED
2/3 REQUIRED
Approved Toronto's support for a high-speed train between Quebec City and Toronto
Waive Referral
· moved by REVOTE
22 Yes
3 No
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Approved Toronto's support for a high-speed train between Quebec City and Toronto
Waive Referral · moved by REVOTE
Support for the City of Montreal's Motion regarding a High-speed Train in the Quebec-Toronto Corridor - by Councillor Paul Ainslie, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie
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 2023.MM5.5 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor REVOTE
How councillors voted
YES (22)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Lily Cheng
- Gary Crawford
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Stephen Holyday
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Jaye Robinson
- Michael Thompson
NO (3)
ABSENT (0)
- None
2023.MM5.6
PASSED
2/3 REQUIRED
#equity
#parks
#transit
Directed staff to review fairness of transit fare evasion penalties compared to parking fine amounts
Waive Referral
19 Yes
6 No
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Directed staff to review fairness of transit fare evasion penalties compared to parking fine amounts
Waive Referral
Fine Equity: Balancing Toronto Transit Commission Fare Evasion and Parking Fines - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo
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 2023.MM5.6 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (19)
NO (6)
- Jon Burnside
- Mike Colle
- Stephen Holyday
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Jaye Robinson
ABSENT (0)
- None
2023.MM5.25
PASSED
#roads
#safety
Approved expanding automated speed enforcement cameras and extending their operating hours to improve road safety
Adopt Item
25 Yes
0 No
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Approved expanding automated speed enforcement cameras and extending their operating hours to improve road safety
Adopt Item
Improving Road Safety by Expanding the Number of Automated Speed Enforcement Cameras and Operational Hours - by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2023.MM5.25 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (25)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Mike Colle
- Gary Crawford
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Stephen Holyday
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Jaye Robinson
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (0)
- None
2023.MM5.29
PASSED
Approved creation of an Iranian Cultural District in Willowdale to celebrate community heritage
Adopt Item
25 Yes
0 No
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Approved creation of an Iranian Cultural District in Willowdale to celebrate community heritage
Adopt Item
Exploring an Iranian Cultural District in Willowdale - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Brad Bradford
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2023.MM5.29 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (25)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Mike Colle
- Gary Crawford
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Stephen Holyday
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Jaye Robinson
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (0)
- None
2023.MM5.33
PASSED
2/3 REQUIRED
#roads
Approved waiving referral to study new options for the eastern Gardiner Expressway
Waive Referral
20 Yes
5 No
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Approved waiving referral to study new options for the eastern Gardiner Expressway
Waive Referral
Getting the Gardiner Right: Moving Forward with a New Study on Better Options for the Gardiner East - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley
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 2023.MM5.33 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (20)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Gary Crawford
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Ausma Malik
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Jaye Robinson
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
ABSENT (0)
- None
2023.MM5.45
PASSED
#health
Approved protecting healthcare access for all Ontarians with strong council support
Adopt Item
24 Yes
1 No
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Approved protecting healthcare access for all Ontarians with strong council support
Adopt Item
Protecting Access to Healthcare for all Ontarians - by Councillor Shelley Carroll, 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 2023.MM5.45 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (24)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Mike Colle
- Gary Crawford
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Jaye Robinson
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
NO (1)
ABSENT (0)
- None
Community Safety Issues and Response
DEFEATED
#equity
#safety
Rejected proposal to address community safety issues and emergency response procedures
Amend Item
8 Yes
17 No
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Rejected proposal to address community safety issues and emergency response procedures
Amend Item
Community Safety Issues and Response
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.EX3.13 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (8)
NO (17)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Mike Colle
- Gary Crawford
- Vincent Crisanti
- Stephen Holyday
- Nick Mantas
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Anthony Perruzza
- Jaye Robinson
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
ABSENT (0)
- None
PASSED
#equity
#safety
Approved community safety measures with support for enhanced local response initiatives
Amend Item (Additional)
20 Yes
5 No
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Approved community safety measures with support for enhanced local response initiatives
Amend Item (Additional)
Community Safety Issues and Response
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2023.EX3.13 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (20)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Mike Colle
- Gary Crawford
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Stephen Holyday
- Nick Mantas
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Anthony Perruzza
- Jaye Robinson
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
ABSENT (0)
- None
PASSED
#equity
#safety
Approved community safety response measures with unanimous support from all council members
Amend Item (Additional)
25 Yes
0 No
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Approved community safety response measures with unanimous support from all council members
Amend Item (Additional)
Community Safety Issues and Response
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2023.EX3.13 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (25)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Mike Colle
- Gary Crawford
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Stephen Holyday
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Jaye Robinson
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (0)
- None
DEFEATED
#equity
#safety
Rejected proposal to address community safety issues and response strategies
Amend Item (Additional)
10 Yes
15 No
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Rejected proposal to address community safety issues and response strategies
Amend Item (Additional)
Community Safety Issues and Response
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2023.EX3.13 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (10)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Gary Crawford
- Vincent Crisanti
- Stephen Holyday
- Nick Mantas
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Jaye Robinson
- Michael Thompson
NO (15)
ABSENT (0)
- None
PASSED
#equity
#safety
Approved community safety response measures with strong council support
Amend Item (Additional)
23 Yes
2 No
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Approved community safety response measures with strong council support
Amend Item (Additional)
Community Safety Issues and Response
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2023.EX3.13 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (23)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Mike Colle
- Gary Crawford
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Jaye Robinson
- Michael Thompson
NO (2)
ABSENT (0)
- None
PASSED
#equity
#safety
Directed city staff to address community safety concerns with improved response measures
Amend Item (Additional)
25 Yes
0 No
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Directed city staff to address community safety concerns with improved response measures
Amend Item (Additional)
Community Safety Issues and Response
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2023.EX3.13 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (25)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Mike Colle
- Gary Crawford
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Stephen Holyday
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Jaye Robinson
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (0)
- None
DEFEATED
#equity
#safety
Rejected proposal to address community safety issues and response procedures
Amend Item (Additional)
10 Yes
15 No
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Rejected proposal to address community safety issues and response procedures
Amend Item (Additional)
Community Safety Issues and Response
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2023.EX3.13 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (10)
NO (15)
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Mike Colle
- Gary Crawford
- Stephen Holyday
- Ausma Malik
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Jaye Robinson
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
ABSENT (0)
- None
PASSED
#equity
#safety
Directed staff to develop community safety initiatives addressing local concerns and response strategies
Amend Item (Additional)
24 Yes
1 No
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Directed staff to develop community safety initiatives addressing local concerns and response strategies
Amend Item (Additional)
Community Safety Issues and Response
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2023.EX3.13 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (24)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Mike Colle
- Gary Crawford
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Jaye Robinson
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
NO (1)
ABSENT (0)
- None
2023.RM5.1
DEFEATED
2/3 REQUIRED
CLOSE VOTE
Rejected the call to order motion with thirteen votes against and ten in favor
Extend the Meeting
13 Yes
10 No
2 absent
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Rejected the call to order motion with thirteen votes against and ten in favor
Extend the Meeting
Call to Order
What this motion does
Allows council to keep meeting past the scheduled end time. Needs two-thirds (67%) to pass — supermajority required.
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How councillors voted
YES (13)
- Alejandra Bravo
- Gary Crawford
- Paula Fletcher
- Stephen Holyday
- Nick Mantas
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- Gord Perks
- Jaye Robinson
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
NO (10)
ABSENT (2)
Intergovernmental Advocacy Efforts on Toronto's Refugee Claimant Shelter Response
Motion 1
DEFEATED
#transit
Rejected advocacy efforts to coordinate refugee claimant shelter response with other government levels
Amend Item
· moved by Holyday
1 Yes
20 No
4 absent
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Rejected advocacy efforts to coordinate refugee claimant shelter response with other government levels
Amend Item · moved by Holyday
Intergovernmental Advocacy Efforts on Toronto's Refugee Claimant Shelter Response
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.CC5.5 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Holyday
How councillors voted
YES (1)
NO (20)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Shelley Carroll
- Mike Colle
- Gary Crawford
- Paula Fletcher
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Jaye Robinson
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
ABSENT (4)
Motion 3
PASSED
#transit
Directed city to advocate with federal and provincial governments on refugee shelter response
Amend Item
· moved by McKelvie
22 Yes
0 No
3 absent
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Directed city to advocate with federal and provincial governments on refugee shelter response
Amend Item · moved by McKelvie
Intergovernmental Advocacy Efforts on Toronto's Refugee Claimant Shelter Response
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.CC5.5 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor McKelvie
How councillors voted
YES (22)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Mike Colle
- Gary Crawford
- Paula Fletcher
- Stephen Holyday
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Jaye Robinson
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (3)