City Council
Thursday, July 20, 2023
20 motions across 15 agenda items · 2022-2026 term
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2023.RM8.7
DEFEATED
Rejected amendment to review the Order Paper procedures
Amend Item
2 Yes
19 No
5 absent
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Rejected amendment to review the Order Paper procedures
Amend Item
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.
View agenda item 2023.RM8.7 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (2)
NO (19)
ABSENT (5)
- Gary Crawford
- Vincent Crisanti
- Nick Mantas
- Anthony Perruzza
- Jaye Robinson
2023.CC8.2
PASSED
Declared gender-based violence and intimate partner violence as epidemics in Toronto
Adopt Item as Amended
24 Yes
0 No
2 absent
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Declared gender-based violence and intimate partner violence as epidemics in Toronto
Adopt Item as Amended
Declaring Gender-Based Violence and Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic in the City of Toronto
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2023.CC8.2 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (24)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- 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
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (2)
- Gary Crawford
- Jaye Robinson
2023.TE6.74
PASSED
#roads
Approved traffic control signals at Carlton Street and Homewood Avenue intersection
Adopt Item
20 Yes
1 No
5 absent
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Approved traffic control signals at Carlton Street and Homewood Avenue intersection
Adopt Item
Traffic Control Signals - Carlton Street and Homewood Avenue
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2023.TE6.74 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (20)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Olivia Chow
- Vincent Crisanti
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Jaye Robinson
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
NO (1)
ABSENT (5)
- Mike Colle
- Gary Crawford
- Paula Fletcher
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
2023.TE6.75
PASSED
#roads
Approved traffic control signals installation at Yonge and Grenville/Wood streets
Adopt Item
20 Yes
1 No
5 absent
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Approved traffic control signals installation at Yonge and Grenville/Wood streets
Adopt Item
Traffic Control Signals - Yonge Street and Grenville Street/Wood Street
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2023.TE6.75 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (20)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Olivia Chow
- Vincent Crisanti
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Jaye Robinson
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
NO (1)
ABSENT (5)
- Mike Colle
- Gary Crawford
- Paula Fletcher
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
2023.TE6.76
PASSED
#roads
Approved installation of traffic control signals at Yonge Street and Maitland Street/Breadalbane Street intersection
Adopt Item
21 Yes
1 No
4 absent
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Approved installation of traffic control signals at Yonge Street and Maitland Street/Breadalbane Street intersection
Adopt Item
Traffic Control Signals - Yonge Street and Maitland Street/Breadalbane Street
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2023.TE6.76 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (21)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Olivia Chow
- Vincent Crisanti
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Jaye Robinson
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
NO (1)
ABSENT (4)
- Mike Colle
- Gary Crawford
- Paula Fletcher
- Amber Morley
2023.TE6.21
PASSED
#animals
#development
#housing
#parks
#roads
Approved zoning changes and rental housing demolition for Regent Park Phases 4 and 5 development
Adopt Item as Amended
23 Yes
1 No
2 absent
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Approved zoning changes and rental housing demolition for Regent Park Phases 4 and 5 development
Adopt Item as Amended
325 Gerrard Street East (Regent Park Phases 4 and 5) - Zoning By-law Amendment and Rental Housing Demolition Applications - Decision Report - Approval
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item including all amendments made during debate. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2023.TE6.21 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (23)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Olivia Chow
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Stephen Holyday
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- 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 (2)
- Mike Colle
- Gary Crawford
Protecting the Science Centre to Support Thorncliffe and Flemingdon Park - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside
PASSED
2/3 REQUIRED
#parks
Approved waiving referral to protect Science Centre and support Thorncliffe and Flemingdon Park
Waive Referral
19 Yes
4 No
3 absent
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Approved waiving referral to protect Science Centre and support Thorncliffe and Flemingdon Park
Waive Referral
Protecting the Science Centre to Support Thorncliffe and Flemingdon Park - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside
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.MM8.4 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (19)
ABSENT (3)
- Gary Crawford
- Nick Mantas
- Jaye Robinson
PASSED
#parks
Approved protecting the Science Centre to support Thorncliffe and Flemingdon Park
Adopt Item
21 Yes
3 No
2 absent
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Approved protecting the Science Centre to support Thorncliffe and Flemingdon Park
Adopt Item
Protecting the Science Centre to Support Thorncliffe and Flemingdon Park - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2023.MM8.4 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (21)
ABSENT (2)
- Gary Crawford
- Jaye Robinson
2023.MM8.6
PASSED
#roads
Directed City Solicitor to attend Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing regarding 64 Mildenhall Road property dispute
Adopt Item
22 Yes
1 No
3 absent
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Directed City Solicitor to attend Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing regarding 64 Mildenhall Road property dispute
Adopt Item
64 Mildenhall Road - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Jaye Robinson, 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.MM8.6 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (22)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Ausma Malik
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
NO (1)
ABSENT (3)
- Gary Crawford
- Nick Mantas
- Jaye Robinson
2023.EY6.2
PASSED
#animals
#development
#roads
Approved zoning change for 2801 Jane Street development project with overwhelming council support
Adopt Item
21 Yes
1 No
4 absent
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Approved zoning change for 2801 Jane Street development project with overwhelming council support
Adopt Item
2801 Jane Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
What this motion does
Formally accepts the item as written. This is the final approval step. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2023.EY6.2 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
2023.TM2.1
Motion 1
PASSED
Approved Toronto's recommendations for Metrolinx's Ontario Line construction in Toronto and East York
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by Fletcher
24 Yes
0 No
2 absent
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Approved Toronto's recommendations for Metrolinx's Ontario Line construction in Toronto and East York
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Fletcher
City of Toronto Recommendations for Metrolinx's Ontario Line Construction within the Toronto and East York District
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2023.TM2.1 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Fletcher
How councillors voted
YES (24)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- 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
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (2)
- Gary Crawford
- Jaye Robinson
2023.MM8.33
PASSED
#roads
#safety
Approved safety improvements to complete streets in wards three and four
Adopt Item
21 Yes
1 No
4 absent
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Approved safety improvements to complete streets in wards three and four
Adopt Item
Safety Improvements to Complete Streets, Ward 3 and Ward 4 - by Councillor Gord Perks, 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.MM8.33 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
Deadly Tanker Truck Crashes on Highway 401 - by Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak
Motion 1
DEFEATED
#roads
Rejected proposal to address tanker truck safety on Highway 401
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by Holyday
5 Yes
17 No
4 absent
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Rejected proposal to address tanker truck safety on Highway 401
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Holyday
Deadly Tanker Truck Crashes on Highway 401 - by Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2023.MM8.28 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Holyday
How councillors voted
NO (17)
ABSENT (4)
- Gary Crawford
- Josh Matlow
- Jaye Robinson
- Michael Thompson
Motion 1
DEFEATED
#roads
Rejected proposal addressing highway safety concerns related to tanker truck incidents
Amend Item (Additional)
· moved by Holyday
4 Yes
18 No
4 absent
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Rejected proposal addressing highway safety concerns related to tanker truck incidents
Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Holyday
Deadly Tanker Truck Crashes on Highway 401 - by Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak
What this motion does
Adds new content to the existing item. Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2023.MM8.28 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Holyday
How councillors voted
NO (18)
ABSENT (4)
- Gary Crawford
- Josh Matlow
- Jaye Robinson
- Michael Thompson
DEFEATED
CLOSE VOTE
#roads
Rejected proposal addressing tanker truck safety concerns on Highway 401
Adopt Item
10 Yes
12 No
4 absent
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Rejected proposal addressing tanker truck safety concerns on Highway 401
Adopt Item
Deadly Tanker Truck Crashes on Highway 401 - by Councillor Mike Colle, 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.
View agenda item 2023.MM8.28 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (10)
NO (12)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Shelley Carroll
- Olivia Chow
- Paula Fletcher
- Ausma Malik
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Jamaal Myers
- Gord Perks
- Dianne Saxe
ABSENT (4)
- Gary Crawford
- Josh Matlow
- Jaye Robinson
- Michael Thompson
PASSED
#roads
Directed staff to improve highway safety measures and emergency response protocols for hazardous material incidents
Adopt Item
22 Yes
0 No
4 absent
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Directed staff to improve highway safety measures and emergency response protocols for hazardous material incidents
Adopt Item
Deadly Tanker Truck Crashes on Highway 401 - by Councillor Mike Colle, 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.
View agenda item 2023.MM8.28 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (22)
- Paul Ainslie
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- Vincent Crisanti
- Paula Fletcher
- Stephen Holyday
- Ausma Malik
- Nick Mantas
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Chris Moise
- Amber Morley
- Jamaal Myers
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Gord Perks
- Anthony Perruzza
- Dianne Saxe
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (4)
- Gary Crawford
- Josh Matlow
- Jaye Robinson
- Michael Thompson
2023.MM8.22
DEFEATED
TIED
CLOSE VOTE
Rejected proposal to review mayoral candidate nomination requirements after tied vote
Adopt Item
11 Yes
11 No
4 absent
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Rejected proposal to review mayoral candidate nomination requirements after tied vote
Adopt Item
Request to Review the Nomination Requirements for Mayoral Candidates - by Councillor Stephen Holyday, 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.
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.
View agenda item 2023.MM8.22 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (11)
- Brad Bradford
- Olivia Chow
- Vincent Crisanti
- Stephen Holyday
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Jennifer McKelvie
- Frances Nunziata
- James Pasternak
- Anthony Perruzza
- Michael Thompson
NO (11)
ABSENT (4)
- Paul Ainslie
- Gary Crawford
- Jamaal Myers
- Jaye Robinson
Our Plan Toronto: Recommendations on Seventy Employment Area Conversion Requests and Chapter 7 Site and Area Specific Policy Review - Final Report
PASSED
2/3 REQUIRED
#events
Approved stopping debate on employment area conversion requests and policy review recommendations
End Debate
· moved by Burnside
17 Yes
6 No
3 absent
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Approved stopping debate on employment area conversion requests and policy review recommendations
End Debate · moved by Burnside
Our Plan Toronto: Recommendations on Seventy Employment Area Conversion Requests and Chapter 7 Site and Area Specific Policy Review - Final Report
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.PH5.3 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Burnside
How councillors voted
YES (17)
NO (6)
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- Stephen Holyday
- Nick Mantas
- Josh Matlow
- Anthony Perruzza
ABSENT (3)
- Paul Ainslie
- Gary Crawford
- Jaye Robinson
Motion 1
PASSED
#events
Approved recommendations on seventy employment area conversion requests and site policy review
Amend Item
· moved by Carroll
23 Yes
0 No
3 absent
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Approved recommendations on seventy employment area conversion requests and site policy review
Amend Item · moved by Carroll
Our Plan Toronto: Recommendations on Seventy Employment Area Conversion Requests and Chapter 7 Site and Area Specific Policy Review - Final Report
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.PH5.3 on Toronto.ca →
Moved by: Councillor Carroll
How councillors voted
YES (23)
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- 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
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (3)
- Paul Ainslie
- Gary Crawford
- Jaye Robinson
2023.BL8.1
PASSED
Approved all general bills and confirming bills with unanimous support from council members
Introduce and Pass General Bills
23 Yes
0 No
3 absent
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Approved all general bills and confirming bills with unanimous support from council members
Introduce and Pass General Bills
Introduction of General Bills and Confirming Bills
What this motion does
Needs 50% to pass.
View agenda item 2023.BL8.1 on Toronto.ca →
How councillors voted
YES (23)
- Brad Bradford
- Alejandra Bravo
- Jon Burnside
- Shelley Carroll
- Lily Cheng
- Olivia Chow
- Mike Colle
- 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
- Dianne Saxe
- Michael Thompson
NO (0)
- None
ABSENT (3)
- Paul Ainslie
- Gary Crawford
- Jaye Robinson