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City Council

Thursday, June 15, 2023

38 motions across 18 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.EX5.2 · 3 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

SmartTrack Stations Program - Provincial Funding Update

Motion 1 DEFEATED

Rejected funding request for SmartTrack stations program with minimal council support

Amend Item · moved by Perks

4 Yes 19 No 2 absent
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SmartTrack Stations Program - Provincial Funding Update

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

Motion 2a PASSED

Approved provincial funding update for SmartTrack Stations Program with overwhelming council support

Amend Item · moved by Perks

22 Yes 1 No 4 absent
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SmartTrack Stations Program - Provincial Funding Update

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

Motion 2b PASSED

Approved provincial funding for SmartTrack stations program with unanimous support

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by McKelvie

23 Yes 0 No 2 absent
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SmartTrack Stations Program - Provincial Funding Update

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.EX5.2 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor McKelvie

How councillors voted

NO (0)

  • None
2023.EC4.6 · 6 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Temporary Signs By-law Review

DEFEATED

Rejected proposal to review temporary signs by-law due to insufficient council support

Defer Item

4 Yes 19 No 2 absent
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Temporary Signs By-law Review

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 2023.EC4.6 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

Motion 2a PASSED

Approved temporary signs by-law review with overwhelming council support

Amend Item · moved by Holyday

24 Yes 1 No
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Temporary Signs By-law Review

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.EC4.6 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Holyday

How councillors voted

NO (1)

ABSENT (0)

  • None
Motion 3 PASSED

Approved changes to temporary signs rules with strong support from council members

Amend Item · moved by Carroll

17 Yes 8 No
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Temporary Signs By-law Review

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.EC4.6 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Carroll

How councillors voted

ABSENT (0)

  • None
Motion 4a PASSED

Approved temporary signs bylaw review with strong support from council members

Amend Item · moved by Saxe

21 Yes 3 No 1 absent
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Temporary Signs By-law Review

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.EC4.6 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Saxe

How councillors voted

NO (3)

ABSENT (1)

Motion 7 PASSED

Approved temporary signs by-law review with overwhelming support from city council members

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by McKelvie

24 Yes 1 No
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Temporary Signs By-law Review

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.EC4.6 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor McKelvie

How councillors voted

NO (1)

ABSENT (0)

  • None
PASSED

Approved amendments to temporary signs rules with strong council support

Adopt Item as Amended

20 Yes 4 No 1 absent
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Temporary Signs By-law Review

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.EC4.6 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

ABSENT (1)

2023.PH4.1 PASSED

Approved creation of special sign district at Woodbine area with enhanced signage regulations

Adopt Item

15 Yes 7 No 3 absent
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Creation of a Woodbine Special Sign District

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.PH4.1 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

2023.CC7.9 · 2 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

4, 6, 8 and 10 Beamish Drive - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

Motion 1 PASSED #animals #development

Directed staff to proceed with Ontario Land Tribunal hearing for Beamish Drive zoning amendment

Amend Item · moved by Holyday

22 Yes 0 No 3 absent
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4, 6, 8 and 10 Beamish Drive - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

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.CC7.9 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Holyday

How councillors voted

NO (0)

  • None
PASSED #animals #development

Approved amended zoning bylaw changes for Beamish Drive properties ahead of Ontario Land Tribunal hearing

Adopt Item as Amended

21 Yes 1 No 3 absent
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4, 6, 8 and 10 Beamish Drive - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - 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.

View agenda item 2023.CC7.9 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

2023.MM7.5 · 3 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Governance Review of Yonge-Dundas Square - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll

PASSED 2/3 REQUIRED

Waived referral to review governance of Yonge-Dundas Square management and operations

Waive Referral

19 Yes 4 No 2 absent
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Governance Review of Yonge-Dundas Square - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll

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.MM7.5 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

NO (4)

PASSED 2/3 REQUIRED

Directed staff to conduct governance review of Yonge-Dundas Square management and operations

End Debate · moved by Moise

15 Yes 5 No 5 absent
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Governance Review of Yonge-Dundas Square - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll

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.MM7.5 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Moise

How councillors voted

PASSED

Approved governance review of Yonge-Dundas Square to improve management and operations

Adopt Item

15 Yes 5 No 5 absent
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Governance Review of Yonge-Dundas Square - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.MM7.5 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

2023.MM7.8 · 2 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Request to Implement an Adequate Temperature By-law - by Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley

PASSED 2/3 REQUIRED

Approved waiving referral process for adequate temperature bylaw implementation

Waive Referral

23 Yes 1 No 1 absent
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Request to Implement an Adequate Temperature By-law - by Councillor Shelley Carroll, 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.MM7.8 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

ABSENT (1)

Motion 1 PASSED

Directed staff to develop a by-law ensuring adequate temperatures in residential buildings

Amend Item · moved by Carroll

20 Yes 1 No 4 absent
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Request to Implement an Adequate Temperature By-law - by Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Amber Morley

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.MM7.8 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Carroll

How councillors voted

ABSENT (4)

2023.MM7.15 Motion 1 PASSED

Approved measures to restore ecology and preserve history and culture at Hanlan's Point Beach

Amend Item · moved by Malik

25 Yes 0 No
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Critical Measures to Restore Ecology and Preserve the History and Culture of Hanlan's Point Beach and Surrounding Area - by Councillor Ausma Malik, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie

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.MM7.15 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Malik

How councillors voted

NO (0)

  • None

ABSENT (0)

  • None
2023.MM7.23 · 4 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Exploring Toronto as a Charter City - by Councillor Jamaal Myers, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie

PASSED 2/3 REQUIRED

Approved exploring whether Toronto should become a charter city with greater independence

Waive Referral

19 Yes 5 No 1 absent
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Exploring Toronto as a Charter City - by Councillor Jamaal Myers, 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.MM7.23 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

ABSENT (1)

Motion 1a DEFEATED

Rejected proposal to explore Toronto becoming a charter city with greater autonomy

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Holyday

5 Yes 16 No 4 absent
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Exploring Toronto as a Charter City - by Councillor Jamaal Myers, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.MM7.23 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Holyday

How councillors voted

YES (5)

ABSENT (4)

Motion 1b DEFEATED

Rejected proposal for Toronto to explore becoming a charter city with greater autonomy

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Holyday

8 Yes 13 No 4 absent
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Exploring Toronto as a Charter City - by Councillor Jamaal Myers, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.MM7.23 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Holyday

How councillors voted

ABSENT (4)

PASSED

Approved exploring whether Toronto should become a charter city with greater local control

Adopt Item

16 Yes 5 No 4 absent
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Exploring Toronto as a Charter City - by Councillor Jamaal Myers, seconded by Deputy Mayor Jennifer McKelvie

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.MM7.23 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

ABSENT (4)

2023.MM7.25 · 3 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Requesting Federal Government Support for the City's Climate Goals - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo

PASSED 2/3 REQUIRED #climate

Directed city to request federal government support for Toronto's climate goals

Waive Referral

22 Yes 3 No
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Requesting Federal Government Support for the City's Climate Goals - 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.MM7.25 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

NO (3)

ABSENT (0)

  • None
PASSED #climate

Directed city to request federal government support for Toronto's climate change goals

Adopt Item

19 Yes 2 No 4 absent
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Requesting Federal Government Support for the City's Climate Goals - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.MM7.25 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

NO (2)

ABSENT (4)

PASSED #climate

Directed city to request federal government funding and support for Toronto's climate action goals

Adopt Item · moved by REVOTE

19 Yes 1 No 5 absent
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Requesting Federal Government Support for the City's Climate Goals - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.MM7.25 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor REVOTE

How councillors voted

2023.MM7.17 DEFEATED 2/3 REQUIRED

Rejected waiving referral for graphic image delivery policy discussion

Waive Referral

4 Yes 19 No 2 absent
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Graphic Image Delivery - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, 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.

View agenda item 2023.MM7.17 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

2023.PH4.8 PASSED

Adopted City comments on the proposed provincial planning statement

Adopt Item

20 Yes 1 No 4 absent
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City Comments on the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.PH4.8 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

ABSENT (4)

2023.CC7.7 Motion 1 DEFEATED CLOSE VOTE

Rejected appointment of public member to Toronto Hydro Board by vote

Defer Item · moved by Fletcher

10 Yes 13 No 2 absent
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Appointment of Public Member to the Toronto Hydro Board

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 2023.CC7.7 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Fletcher

How councillors voted

ABSENT (2)

2023.MM7.1 Motion 1 PASSED #roads

Approved redirecting proceeds from selling city land at 276 Lauder Avenue

Amend Item · moved by Bravo

19 Yes 2 No 4 absent
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Redirecting the Proceeds of the Sale of a Residual Portion of City-owned land at 276 Lauder Avenue - by Councillor Alejandra Bravo, seconded by Councillor Ausma Malik

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.MM7.1 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Bravo

How councillors voted

ABSENT (4)

2023.RM7.1 PASSED 2/3 REQUIRED

Approved calling the meeting to order with strong support from council members

Extend the Meeting

18 Yes 2 No 5 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.RM7.1 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

ABSENT (5)

2023.MM7.20 · 2 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Relocation of Proposed Modular Housing and Designation of 175 Cummer Avenue Green Space as Parkland - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Nick Mantas

DEFEATED #animals #housing #parks #roads

Rejected proposal to relocate modular housing and convert property to parkland

Adopt Item

2 Yes 18 No 5 absent
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Relocation of Proposed Modular Housing and Designation of 175 Cummer Avenue Green Space as Parkland - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Nick Mantas

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.MM7.20 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

ABSENT (5)

PASSED 2/3 REQUIRED #animals #housing #parks #roads

Approved relocating modular housing and designating Cummer Avenue green space as parkland

End Debate · moved by Carroll

17 Yes 3 No 5 absent
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Relocation of Proposed Modular Housing and Designation of 175 Cummer Avenue Green Space as Parkland - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Nick Mantas

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.MM7.20 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Carroll

How councillors voted

ABSENT (5)

2023.MM7.43 · 3 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Improvements to the Modular Housing at 175 Cummer Avenue - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers

DEFEATED #housing #roads

Rejected proposal to improve modular housing at 175 Cummer Avenue

Adopt Item

6 Yes 14 No 5 absent
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Improvements to the Modular Housing at 175 Cummer Avenue - by Councillor Lily Cheng, 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.

View agenda item 2023.MM7.43 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

ABSENT (5)

DEFEATED TIED CLOSE VOTE #housing #roads

Rejected modular housing improvements at 175 Cummer Avenue due to tied vote

Adopt Item

10 Yes 10 No 5 absent
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Improvements to the Modular Housing at 175 Cummer Avenue - by Councillor Lily Cheng, 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.

Tied vote — motion lost

Under Toronto's council procedure bylaw, a tied vote means the motion does not pass. A simple majority is required to carry any motion.

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How councillors voted

ABSENT (5)

DEFEATED #housing #roads

Rejected proposal to improve modular housing facility at 175 Cummer Avenue

Adopt Item

8 Yes 12 No 5 absent
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Improvements to the Modular Housing at 175 Cummer Avenue - by Councillor Lily Cheng, 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.

View agenda item 2023.MM7.43 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

ABSENT (5)

2023.MM7.19 PASSED #events #transit

Directed staff to coordinate transit and water inspections to prevent sinkholes

Adopt Item

19 Yes 0 No 6 absent
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Staying on Top of Sinkholes: Coordinating Toronto Transit Commission and Toronto Water Preventative Inspections - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor 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 2023.MM7.19 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

NO (0)

  • None

ABSENT (6)

2023.MM7.16 · 2 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Improving CaféTO - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo

PASSED

Directed staff to improve outdoor café program with enhanced rules and supports

Amend Item

19 Yes 2 No 4 absent
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Improving CaféTO - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, 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 2023.MM7.16 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

NO (2)

ABSENT (4)

PASSED

Approved improvements to the outdoor dining program with full council support

Amend Item

21 Yes 0 No 4 absent
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Improving CaféTO - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, 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 2023.MM7.16 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

NO (0)

  • None

ABSENT (4)

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