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City Council

Friday, March 31, 2023

37 motions across 19 agenda items · 2022-2026 term

Data sourced from the City of Toronto Open Data portal — synced daily as records become available for download. Not everything recorded at council is published for download, so some meetings and motions may be missing. We're working to make this as complete as possible. Full official records on Toronto.ca ↗

2023.CC5.4 · 2 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Report on Councillor Josh Matlow's Tweets Criticizing City Staff

PASSED

Adopted report on councillor's tweets criticizing city staff, with minimal opposition

Adopt Item

22 Yes 2 No 1 absent
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Report on Councillor Josh Matlow's Tweets Criticizing City Staff

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)

PASSED

Approved report addressing councillor's critical tweets about city staff performance

Adopt Item · moved by REVOTE

22 Yes 1 No 2 absent
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Report on Councillor Josh Matlow's Tweets Criticizing City Staff

What this motion does

Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.

View agenda item 2023.CC5.4 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor REVOTE

How councillors voted

ABSENT (2)

2023.IE2.6 Motion 1 PASSED

Approved modernizing Toronto's bike share pricing to better serve riders citywide

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Morley

20 Yes 3 No 2 absent
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Modernizing Bike Share Toronto Rate Structure

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.IE2.6 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Morley

How councillors voted

NO (3)

ABSENT (2)

2023.IE2.7 PASSED #cycling #roads

Approved extending bikeways along College Street with strong council support

Adopt Item

23 Yes 1 No 1 absent
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College Street Bikeways Extension

What this motion does

Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.

View agenda item 2023.IE2.7 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

ABSENT (1)

2023.NY3.31 · 2 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution affecting North York

Motion 2 PASSED

Approved changes to federal electoral district boundaries affecting North York

Amend Item · moved by Pasternak

23 Yes 1 No 1 absent
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Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution affecting North York

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.NY3.31 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Pasternak

How councillors voted

ABSENT (1)

Motion 1 PASSED

Approved federal electoral district boundary changes affecting North York neighborhoods

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Matlow

24 Yes 0 No 1 absent
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Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution affecting North York

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.NY3.31 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Matlow

How councillors voted

NO (0)

  • None

ABSENT (1)

2023.DM5.2 Motion 1 PASSED #housing

Approved establishing a Housing Commissioner role or function at Ombudsman Toronto

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Fletcher

22 Yes 2 No 1 absent
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Review and Consideration for a Housing Commissioner Role or Function at Ombudsman Toronto

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.DM5.2 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Fletcher

How councillors voted

ABSENT (1)

2023.CC5.6 Motion 1 PASSED #housing

Approved terms of reference for Housing Rights Advisory Committee covering 2022 through 2026

Amend Item · moved by Fletcher

22 Yes 1 No 2 absent
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Terms of Reference for the Housing Rights Advisory Committee for 2022-2026 City Council Term

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.CC5.6 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Fletcher

How councillors voted

ABSENT (2)

2023.EX3.7 · 5 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Making Electronic Participation for Council and its Local Boards Permanent

PASSED 2/3 REQUIRED

Approved permanent electronic participation for council and local boards with sixteen votes in favor

End Debate · moved by Braford

16 Yes 8 No 1 absent
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Making Electronic Participation for Council and its Local Boards Permanent

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 2023.EX3.7 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Braford

How councillors voted

ABSENT (1)

Motion 7 PASSED 2/3 REQUIRED

Approved permanent electronic participation for Toronto City Council and local boards meetings

Amend Item (Two-Thirds) · moved by McKelvie

20 Yes 4 No 1 absent
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Making Electronic Participation for Council and its Local Boards Permanent

What this motion does

Proposes changes to the wording, scope, or details of the item before adoption. Needs two-thirds (67%) to pass — supermajority required.

View agenda item 2023.EX3.7 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor McKelvie

How councillors voted

ABSENT (1)

Motion 2 DEFEATED 2/3 REQUIRED

Rejected proposal to make electronic participation permanent for council and local boards

Amend Item (Two-Thirds) · moved by Burnside

9 Yes 15 No 1 absent
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Making Electronic Participation for Council and its Local Boards Permanent

What this motion does

Proposes changes to the wording, scope, or details of the item before adoption. Needs two-thirds (67%) to pass — supermajority required.

View agenda item 2023.EX3.7 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Burnside

How councillors voted

ABSENT (1)

Motion 3 DEFEATED 2/3 REQUIRED CLOSE VOTE

Rejected permanent electronic participation for council and local boards

Amend Item (Two-Thirds) · moved by Bravo

11 Yes 13 No 1 absent
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Making Electronic Participation for Council and its Local Boards Permanent

What this motion does

Proposes changes to the wording, scope, or details of the item before adoption. Needs two-thirds (67%) to pass — supermajority required.

View agenda item 2023.EX3.7 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Bravo

How councillors voted

ABSENT (1)

Motion 4 PASSED

Approved allowing permanent electronic participation for council and local board members

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Holyday

20 Yes 4 No 1 absent
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Making Electronic Participation for Council and its Local Boards Permanent

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.EX3.7 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Holyday

How councillors voted

ABSENT (1)

2023.CC5.2 · 2 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Amendments to Existing Policies Related to Services to Members During an Election Period

Motion 2 PASSED #snow

Approved changes to rules governing council member services during election periods

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Thompson

17 Yes 6 No 2 absent
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Amendments to Existing Policies Related to Services to Members During an Election Period

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.CC5.2 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Thompson

How councillors voted

ABSENT (2)

PASSED #snow

Adopted amendments to policies for member services during election periods

Adopt Item as Amended

23 Yes 1 No 1 absent
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Amendments to Existing Policies Related to Services to Members During an Election Period

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.CC5.2 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

NO (1)

ABSENT (1)

2023.CC5.24 DEFEATED #development

Rejected directions to appeal zoning decision for Concorde Gate and Concorde Place development

Adopt Item

1 Yes 21 No 3 absent
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1-3 Concorde Gate and 10-12 Concorde Place - Zoning By-law Amendment - Ontario Land Tribunal Appeal - Request for Directions

What this motion does

Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.

View agenda item 2023.CC5.24 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

2023.MM5.12 PASSED #safety #snow

Approved pausing closure of North York and Scarborough courthouse locations to maintain community access to justice services

Adopt Item

14 Yes 7 No 4 absent
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Accessing Justice and Courthouse Safety - Pausing the Closure of the Neighbourhood Courthouses in North York and Scarborough - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford

What this motion does

Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.

View agenda item 2023.MM5.12 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

2023.MM5.44 PASSED

Approved conducting an audit of how Bill 23 impacts Toronto's finances and operations

Adopt Item

21 Yes 1 No 3 absent
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Provincial/Municipal Bill 23 Audit - by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford

What this motion does

Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.

View agenda item 2023.MM5.44 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

2023.CC5.3 · 10 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Ombudsman Toronto Report: Investigation into the City's Processes for Clearing Encampments in 2021

Motion 5c DEFEATED CLOSE VOTE #homelessness

Rejected investigation findings on city encampment clearance processes from twenty twenty-one

Amend Motion · moved by Matlow

11 Yes 12 No 2 absent
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Ombudsman Toronto Report: Investigation into the City's Processes for Clearing Encampments in 2021

What this motion does

Needs 50% to pass.

View agenda item 2023.CC5.3 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Matlow

How councillors voted

Motion 4 DEFEATED #homelessness

Rejected investigation findings on city encampment clearing processes from twenty twenty one

Amend Item · moved by Holyday

3 Yes 20 No 2 absent
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Ombudsman Toronto Report: Investigation into the City's Processes for Clearing Encampments in 2021

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.CC5.3 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Holyday

How councillors voted

Motion 5a DEFEATED #homelessness

Rejected investigation report on city's encampment clearing processes and procedures

Amend Motion · moved by Matlow

9 Yes 14 No 2 absent
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Ombudsman Toronto Report: Investigation into the City's Processes for Clearing Encampments in 2021

What this motion does

Needs 50% to pass.

View agenda item 2023.CC5.3 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Matlow

How councillors voted

PASSED #homelessness

Adopted the Ombudsman's recommendation to improve the city's encampment clearing processes and procedures

Amend Item · moved by McKelvie

19 Yes 4 No 2 absent
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Ombudsman Toronto Report: Investigation into the City's Processes for Clearing Encampments in 2021

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.CC5.3 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor McKelvie

How councillors voted

PASSED #homelessness

Adopted city's investigation findings on encampment clearing processes and procedures

Amend Item

22 Yes 1 No 2 absent
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Ombudsman Toronto Report: Investigation into the City's Processes for Clearing Encampments in 2021

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.CC5.3 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

Motion 3 PASSED #homelessness

Approved investigation report into city's encampment clearing processes and procedures during 2021

Amend Motion · moved by Carroll

17 Yes 6 No 2 absent
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Ombudsman Toronto Report: Investigation into the City's Processes for Clearing Encampments in 2021

What this motion does

Needs 50% to pass.

View agenda item 2023.CC5.3 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Carroll

How councillors voted

Motion 2b PASSED #homelessness

Approved Ombudsman Toronto's investigation report into the city's encampment clearing processes from 2021

Amend Item · moved by Bravo

23 Yes 0 No 2 absent
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Ombudsman Toronto Report: Investigation into the City's Processes for Clearing Encampments in 2021

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.CC5.3 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Bravo

How councillors voted

NO (0)

  • None
Motion 2a PASSED #homelessness

Approved investigation report on city processes for clearing encampments during twenty twenty-one

Amend Item · moved by Bravo

21 Yes 2 No 2 absent
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Ombudsman Toronto Report: Investigation into the City's Processes for Clearing Encampments in 2021

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.CC5.3 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Bravo

How councillors voted

Motion 5b DEFEATED #homelessness

Rejected investigation findings into city encampment clearing processes from 2021

Amend Item · moved by Matlow

6 Yes 17 No 2 absent
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Ombudsman Toronto Report: Investigation into the City's Processes for Clearing Encampments in 2021

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.CC5.3 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Matlow

How councillors voted

PASSED #homelessness

Adopted recommendations from investigation into city's 2021 encampment clearing processes and procedures

Adopt Item as Amended

21 Yes 1 No 3 absent
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Ombudsman Toronto Report: Investigation into the City's Processes for Clearing Encampments in 2021

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.CC5.3 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

2023.GG2.27 · 2 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Determining Impact of Service Hours Changes at City Hall, Metro Hall and Civic Centres

Motion 1 PASSED #snow

Directed staff to assess impact of service hour changes at city facilities

Amend Item · moved by Fletcher

20 Yes 2 No 3 absent
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Determining Impact of Service Hours Changes at City Hall, Metro Hall and Civic Centres

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.GG2.27 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Fletcher

How councillors voted

NO (2)

PASSED #snow

Adopted plan to evaluate how changed service hours affect City Hall, Metro Hall, and civic centres

Adopt Item as Amended

21 Yes 2 No 2 absent
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Determining Impact of Service Hours Changes at City Hall, Metro Hall and Civic Centres

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.GG2.27 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

NO (2)

2023.AU1.7 · 2 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Getting to the Root of the Issues - February 2023 Performance Update of Urban Forestry Contractors and City Crews

PASSED CLOSE VOTE #parks

Directed staff to evaluate urban forestry contractor performance and improve tree care oversight

Amend Item (Additional)

12 Yes 10 No 3 absent
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Getting to the Root of the Issues - February 2023 Performance Update of Urban Forestry Contractors and City Crews

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.AU1.7 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

ABSENT (3)

PASSED #parks

Approved urban forestry contractor and city crew performance report with amendments

Adopt Item as Amended

19 Yes 3 No 3 absent
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Getting to the Root of the Issues - February 2023 Performance Update of Urban Forestry Contractors and City Crews

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.AU1.7 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

NO (3)

ABSENT (3)

2023.CC5.11 PASSED #snow

Adopted legal guidance on provincial requirements for environmental assessment of new multi-use trail

Adopt Item

22 Yes 1 No 2 absent
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Legal Advice in response to Provincial Order Requiring Individual Environmental Assessment for new Multi-Use Trail

What this motion does

Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.

View agenda item 2023.CC5.11 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

2023.MM5.31 PASSED

Adopted measures limiting provincial government influence over Toronto City Council decisions

Adopt Item

20 Yes 3 No 2 absent
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Limiting Provincial Influence in Council Decision-Making - by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, 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 2023.MM5.31 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

NO (3)

2023.MM5.32 PASSED

Adopted motion to restore majority rule voting procedures at City Council

Adopt Item

19 Yes 4 No 2 absent
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Restoring Majority Rule to City Council - by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley

What this motion does

Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.

View agenda item 2023.MM5.32 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

2023.RM5.1 PASSED 2/3 REQUIRED

Approved meeting start with overwhelming support from council members

Extend the Meeting

22 Yes 1 No 2 absent
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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.

View agenda item 2023.RM5.1 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

NO (1)

  • Gary Crawford
2023.BL5.1 PASSED

Approved introduction of general bills and confirming bills with unanimous support

Introduce and Pass Confirmatory Bill

21 Yes 0 No 4 absent
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Introduction of General Bills and Confirming Bills

What this motion does

A formal bill that records and ratifies decisions already made during the meeting. Needs 50% to pass.

View agenda item 2023.BL5.1 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

NO (0)

  • None
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