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City Council

Thursday, December 14, 2023

31 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.TE9.27 PASSED #animals #development #roads

Approved zoning change and site plan for 685 Lake Shore Boulevard East building project

Adopt Item

22 Yes 0 No 4 absent
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685 Lake Shore Boulevard East - Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Control - Appeal Report

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

NO (0)

  • None

ABSENT (4)

2023.EX10.17 PASSED #transit

Approved funding and planning for Eglinton East light rail transit project

Adopt Item as Amended

23 Yes 0 No 3 absent
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Advancing Eglinton East Light Rail Transit

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

NO (0)

  • None

ABSENT (3)

2023.TE9.42 Motion 1 PASSED #roads

Approved use of 321 Davenport Road as construction staging area with support from majority of council

Amend Item · moved by Saxe

22 Yes 2 No 2 absent
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321 Davenport Road - Construction Staging Area

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.TE9.42 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Saxe

How councillors voted

ABSENT (2)

2023.MM13.29 · 7 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Confronting the Legacy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade: Renaming Civic Assets Bearing the Henry Dundas Name - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow

PASSED 2/3 REQUIRED #snow

Directed staff to rename civic assets bearing Henry Dundas name due to slavery history

Introduce Motion without Notice · moved by Moise

22 Yes 2 No 2 absent
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Confronting the Legacy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade: Renaming Civic Assets Bearing the Henry Dundas Name - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow

What this motion does

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

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Moved by: Councillor Moise

How councillors voted

ABSENT (2)

Motion 1 DEFEATED

Rejected proposal to rename civic assets bearing Henry Dundas name due to slavery legacy

Amend Item · moved by Holyday

5 Yes 16 No 5 absent
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Confronting the Legacy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade: Renaming Civic Assets Bearing the Henry Dundas Name - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow

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.MM13.29 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Holyday

How councillors voted

Motion 2 PASSED

Approved renaming civic assets named after Henry Dundas due to his slavery trade legacy

Amend Item · moved by Myers

20 Yes 1 No 5 absent
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Confronting the Legacy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade: Renaming Civic Assets Bearing the Henry Dundas Name - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow

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 Myers

How councillors voted

NO (1)

Motion 4 PASSED

Approved renaming civic assets that bear Henry Dundas name due to slavery trade legacy

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Colle

21 Yes 0 No 5 absent
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Confronting the Legacy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade: Renaming Civic Assets Bearing the Henry Dundas Name - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.MM13.29 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Colle

How councillors voted

NO (0)

  • None
PASSED

Approved renaming civic assets bearing Henry Dundas name to confront transatlantic slave trade legacy

Adopt Item as Amended

19 Yes 2 No 5 absent
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Confronting the Legacy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade: Renaming Civic Assets Bearing the Henry Dundas Name - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.MM13.29 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

NO (2)

PASSED

Approved renaming civic assets bearing Henry Dundas name to confront slavery legacy

Adopt Item as Amended

19 Yes 2 No 5 absent
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Confronting the Legacy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade: Renaming Civic Assets Bearing the Henry Dundas Name - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.MM13.29 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

NO (2)

PASSED

Approved renaming civic assets bearing Henry Dundas name to confront slave trade legacy

Adopt Item as Amended

17 Yes 4 No 5 absent
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Confronting the Legacy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade: Renaming Civic Assets Bearing the Henry Dundas Name - by Councillor Chris Moise, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.MM13.29 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

2023.RM13.1 · 2 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Call to Order

PASSED

Approved meeting call to order with strong council support

Introduce Report

22 Yes 2 No 2 absent
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Call to Order

What this motion does

Needs 50% to pass.

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How councillors voted

ABSENT (2)

PASSED 2/3 REQUIRED

Extended the meeting by vote of fifteen to six in favor

Extend the Meeting · moved by McKelvie

15 Yes 6 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.

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Moved by: Councillor McKelvie

How councillors voted

2023.MM13.27 · 2 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Federal Housing Accelerator Fund - Supporting Generational Transformation of Toronto's Housing System - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie

Motion 2 PASSED #housing

Approved federal funding to accelerate Toronto's housing development and transformation initiatives

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Bradford

20 Yes 4 No 2 absent
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Federal Housing Accelerator Fund - Supporting Generational Transformation of Toronto's Housing System - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.MM13.27 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Bradford

How councillors voted

ABSENT (2)

PASSED #housing

Approved federal housing fund to accelerate Toronto's housing system transformation with strong council support

Adopt Item as Amended

22 Yes 2 No 2 absent
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Federal Housing Accelerator Fund - Supporting Generational Transformation of Toronto's Housing System - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie

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

ABSENT (2)

2023.PH8.11 Motion 1 DEFEATED 2/3 REQUIRED #housing

Rejected proposal to proceed with federal rapid housing program phase three implementation

Reconsider Item · moved by Crisanti

9 Yes 16 No 1 absent
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Federal Rapid Housing Initiative - Program Update and Phase Three Implementation

What this motion does

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

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Moved by: Councillor Crisanti

How councillors voted

ABSENT (1)

2023.MM13.8 PASSED 2/3 REQUIRED

Approved waiving referral to reimburse council members for Cities Forum conference expenses in Turin, Italy

Waive Referral

22 Yes 3 No 1 absent
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Reimbursement of Cities Forum 2023 Conference Expenses, Torino, Italy - by Councillor Nick Mantas, seconded by Councillor 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.

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How councillors voted

ABSENT (1)

2023.MM13.11 PASSED 2/3 REQUIRED #parks

Waived referral to rename the stadium at Centennial Park

Waive Referral

19 Yes 6 No 1 absent
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Renaming the Stadium at Centennial Park - by Councillor Paul Ainslie, 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.MM13.11 on Toronto.ca →

How councillors voted

ABSENT (1)

2023.MM13.31 PASSED #noise #roads #walkability

Approved measures to reduce Metrolinx train whistle noise at Manse Road rail crossing on Lakeshore East Corridor

Adopt Item

25 Yes 0 No 1 absent
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Silent Nights and Peaceful Days - Providing relief to residents from Metrolinx's Whistle Sounding at Manse Road Rail Crossing on the Lakeshore East Corridor - by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, 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

NO (0)

  • None

ABSENT (1)

2023.CC13.7 · 3 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Uber Litigation Regarding Limit on Number of Private Transportation Company Driver Licences

Motion 3 DEFEATED #snow ⚑ 1 declared interest

Rejected motion to limit private transportation company driver licenses, council voted against restriction

Amend Motion · moved by Bradford

3 Yes 21 No 1 absent 1 recused
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Uber Litigation Regarding Limit on Number of Private Transportation Company Driver Licences

What this motion does

Needs 50% to pass. 1 councillor recused due to declared conflict of interest.

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Moved by: Councillor Bradford

How councillors voted

YES (3)

ABSENT (1)

Recused (conflict of interest): Nick Mantas
Motion 1 PASSED #snow ⚑ 1 declared interest

Approved litigation against Uber regarding private transportation company driver license limits

Amend Item · moved by Chow

23 Yes 0 No 2 absent 1 recused
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Uber Litigation Regarding Limit on Number of Private Transportation Company Driver Licences

What this motion does

Proposes changes to the wording, scope, or details of the item before adoption. Needs 50% to pass. 1 councillor recused due to declared conflict of interest.

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Moved by: Councillor Chow

How councillors voted

NO (0)

  • None
Recused (conflict of interest): Nick Mantas
Motion 2 PASSED #snow ⚑ 1 declared interest

Approved litigation against Uber regarding limits on private transportation driver licenses

Amend Item · moved by Bravo

23 Yes 0 No 2 absent 1 recused
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Uber Litigation Regarding Limit on Number of Private Transportation Company Driver Licences

What this motion does

Proposes changes to the wording, scope, or details of the item before adoption. Needs 50% to pass. 1 councillor recused due to declared conflict of interest.

View agenda item 2023.CC13.7 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Bravo

How councillors voted

NO (0)

  • None
Recused (conflict of interest): Nick Mantas
2023.NY9.4 · 2 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

55 Yeomans Road - Inclusion on the Heritage Register

Motion 1 PASSED #roads

Approved adding 55 Yeomans Road to the city's official heritage register

Amend Item · moved by Pasternak

24 Yes 0 No 2 absent
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55 Yeomans Road - Inclusion on the Heritage Register

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.NY9.4 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Pasternak

How councillors voted

NO (0)

  • None

ABSENT (2)

Motion 2 PASSED #roads

Approved inclusion of 55 Yeomans Road on Toronto's Heritage Register

Amend Item · moved by Carroll

24 Yes 1 No 1 absent
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55 Yeomans Road - Inclusion on the Heritage Register

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 Carroll

How councillors voted

ABSENT (1)

2023.CC13.17 PASSED #roads

Directed city staff to proceed with Ontario Land Tribunal hearing regarding 975 Danforth Avenue development

Adopt Item

20 Yes 5 No 1 absent
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975 Danforth Avenue - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions

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)

2023.MM13.15 PASSED

Directed City Solicitor to attend Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing regarding 413 The Kingsway property

Adopt Item

12 Yes 7 No 7 absent
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413 The Kingsway - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Stephen Holyday, seconded by Councillor Vincent Crisanti

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

2023.EC8.8 · 3 motions on this item · View on Toronto.ca ↗

Toronto Fire Services 2022 Annual Report

Motion 1a DEFEATED #safety #snow

Rejected Toronto Fire Services 2022 Annual Report with seven votes in favour and fourteen opposed

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Holyday

7 Yes 14 No 5 absent
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Toronto Fire Services 2022 Annual Report

What this motion does

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

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Moved by: Councillor Holyday

How councillors voted

Motion 1b DEFEATED #safety #snow

Rejected motion to approve Toronto Fire Services 2022 Annual Report

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Holyday

6 Yes 15 No 5 absent
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Toronto Fire Services 2022 Annual Report

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.EC8.8 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Holyday

How councillors voted

Motion 2 PASSED #safety #snow

Approved Toronto Fire Services 2022 Annual Report without opposition

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Fletcher

21 Yes 0 No 5 absent
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Toronto Fire Services 2022 Annual Report

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.EC8.8 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Fletcher

How councillors voted

NO (0)

  • None
2023.EX10.2 PASSED #housing

Adopted comprehensive strategy to transform Toronto's housing system and align housing mandates

Adopt Item

19 Yes 1 No 6 absent
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Advancing Generational Transformation of Toronto's Housing System - Aligning Housing Mandates and Strategic Efforts

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

2023.EX10.9 Motion 1 PASSED

Approved nine-month budget variance report showing city spending through September 2023

Amend Item (Additional) · moved by Carroll

19 Yes 2 No 5 absent
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Operating Variance Report for the Nine Months Ended Sept 30, 2023

What this motion does

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

View agenda item 2023.EX10.9 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Carroll

How councillors voted

2023.EX10.16 Motion 1 PASSED

Directed staff to respond to council motions regarding Cummer Station improvements

Amend Item · moved by Cheng

20 Yes 0 No 6 absent
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Cummer Station - Response to Council Motions

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.EX10.16 on Toronto.ca →

Moved by: Councillor Cheng

How councillors voted

NO (0)

  • None
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