The Toronto Record

City Council

February 26, 2020

Who was there

Present (24): Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam

Absent (2): James Pasternak, Jaye Robinson

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

Declared interests

Councillor Mark Grimes2020.IE16.1 Freight and Goods Movement Strategy
Mayor John Tory2020.GL16.11 City Hall Leases for Media Offices — written declaration: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/declared-interest-file.do?id=9398

What was decided (23 motions)

21 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

2020.RM16.3 Introduction of Planning and Housing Committee Report, Community Council Reports and New Business from the Mayor and City Officials — Introduce Report: Majority required - Introduce Committee Reports and New Business
Carried
In favour (18): Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Brad Bradford, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Mark Grimes, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Michael Thompson, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
2020.MM16.1 22 Lewes Crescent - Request for City Solicitor to Attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body regarding Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision (A0700/19NY) — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM16.1 - Adopt the item
Moved by Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford
Carried
In favour (21): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Brad Bradford, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor John Filion, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Mark Grimes, Councillor Jim Karygiannis, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Michael Thompson, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam · Opposed (1): Councillor Stephen Holyday
2020.MM16.2 1957 - 1961 Kennedy Road - Appeal to the Toronto Local Appeal Body of Committee of Adjustment Decision — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM16.2 - Adopt the item
Moved by Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Councillor Jennifer McKelvie
Carried
In favour (22): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Brad Bradford, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor John Filion, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Mark Grimes, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Jim Karygiannis, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Michael Thompson, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
2020.MM16.4 36 George Henry Boulevard - Request for City Solicitor to Attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM16.4 - Adopt the item
Moved by Councillor Shelley Carroll, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
Carried
In favour (22): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Brad Bradford, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor John Filion, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Mark Grimes, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Jim Karygiannis, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Michael Thompson, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
2020.MM16.7 Kurdish Flag Raising — Waive Referral: Two-Thirds required - MM16.7 - Waive referral
Moved by Councillor Jim Karygiannis, seconded by Councillor Gary Crawford
Lost
In favour (14): Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Brad Bradford, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor John Filion, Councillor Mark Grimes, Councillor Jim Karygiannis, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Michael Thompson, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam · Opposed (8): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Gord Perks
2020.MM16.9 Strengthening local businesses and retail main streets through a vacant storefront tax — Waive Referral: Two-Thirds required - MM16.9 - Waive referral
Moved by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher
Carried
In favour (17): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Brad Bradford, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor John Filion, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Jim Karygiannis, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Michael Thompson, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam · Opposed (5): Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Mark Grimes, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Josh Matlow
2020.RM16.6 Review of the Order Paper — Adopt Order Paper as Amended: Majority required - adopt the Order Paper and consent items
Carried
In favour (22): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Brad Bradford, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor John Filion, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Mark Grimes, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Jim Karygiannis, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Michael Thompson, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
2020.RM16.1 Call to Order — Extend the Meeting: Two-Thirds required - extend to complete the agenda
Carried
In favour (17): Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Brad Bradford, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor John Filion, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Mark Grimes, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor Gord Perks, Mayor John Tory, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam · Opposed (3): Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Anthony Perruzza
2020.MM16.9 Strengthening local businesses and retail main streets through a vacant storefront tax — Amend Item: Majority required - MM16.9 - Matlow - motion 1
Moved by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher
Lost
In favour (5): Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Michael Thompson · Opposed (16): Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Brad Bradford, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor John Filion, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Mayor John Tory, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
2020.MM16.9 Strengthening local businesses and retail main streets through a vacant storefront tax — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM16.9 - Adopt the item
Moved by Councillor Brad Bradford, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher
Carried
In favour (16): Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Brad Bradford, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor John Filion, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Michael Thompson, Mayor John Tory, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam · Opposed (5): Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Anthony Perruzza
2020.RM16.1 Call to Order — Excuse Absentees: Majority required - excuse absentees
Carried
In favour (22): Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Brad Bradford, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor John Filion, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Jim Karygiannis, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Michael Thompson, Mayor John Tory, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
2020.BL16.1 Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Confirming Bills — Introduce and Pass General Bills: Majority required - Introduce the General Bills
Carried
In favour (22): Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Brad Bradford, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor John Filion, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Jim Karygiannis, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Michael Thompson, Mayor John Tory, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
2020.BL16.1 Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Confirming Bills — Introduce and Pass General Bills: Majority required - enact the General Bills
Carried
In favour (22): Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Brad Bradford, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor John Filion, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Jim Karygiannis, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Michael Thompson, Mayor John Tory, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
2020.BL16.1 Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Confirming Bills — Introduce and Pass Confirmatory Bill: Majority required - Introduce the Confirming Bill
Carried
In favour (22): Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Brad Bradford, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor John Filion, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Jim Karygiannis, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Michael Thompson, Mayor John Tory, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
2020.BL16.1 Introduction and Enactment of General Bills and Confirming Bills — Introduce and Pass Confirmatory Bill: Majority required - enact the confirming bill
Carried
In favour (22): Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Brad Bradford, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor John Filion, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Jim Karygiannis, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Michael Thompson, Mayor John Tory, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
2020.IE16.1 Freight and Goods Movement Strategy — Amend Item: Majority required - IE16.1 - Pasternak - motion 1
Carried
In favour (22): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Brad Bradford, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor John Filion, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Michael Thompson, Mayor John Tory · Opposed (1): Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
2020.IE16.1 Freight and Goods Movement Strategy — Adopt Item as Amended: Majority required - IE16.1 - Adopt the Item as amended
Carried
In favour (23): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Brad Bradford, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor John Filion, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Michael Thompson, Mayor John Tory, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
2020.GL16.11 City Hall Leases for Media Offices — Adopt Item: Majority required - GL16.11 - Adopt the Item
Carried
In favour (23): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Brad Bradford, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor John Filion, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Mark Grimes, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Michael Thompson, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
2020.EC16.7 Current Impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Live Music Venues in Toronto — Adopt Item as Amended: Majority required - EC16.7 - adopt Economic and Community Development Committee Recommendation 3
Carried
In favour (22): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Brad Bradford, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor John Filion, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Mark Grimes, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Michael Thompson, Mayor John Tory, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam · Opposed (1): Councillor Stephen Holyday
2020.EC16.1 Interim Shelter Recovery and Infrastructure Implementation Plan — Amend Item (Additional): Majority required - EC16.1 - Wong-Tam - motion 1
Carried
In favour (21): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Brad Bradford, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor John Filion, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Mark Grimes, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Michael Thompson, Mayor John Tory, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam · Opposed (2): Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong
2020.EC16.1 Interim Shelter Recovery and Infrastructure Implementation Plan — Amend Item (Additional): Majority required - EC16.1 - Perks - motion 2
Carried
In favour (21): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Brad Bradford, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor John Filion, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Mark Grimes, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Michael Thompson, Mayor John Tory, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam · Opposed (2): Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong
2020.GL16.6 Co-location of Housing and Service Integration at 2950 and 2970 Lake Shore Boulevard West — Amend Item (Additional): Majority required - GL16.6 - Grimes - motion 1
Carried
In favour (23): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Brad Bradford, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor John Filion, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Mark Grimes, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Michael Thompson, Mayor John Tory, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
2020.GL16.8 Proposed Land Lease for Part of the City-owned Property at 311 Staines Road to the Tamil Community Centre — Adopt Item as Amended: Majority required - GL16.8 - adopt Item as amended
Carried
In favour (23): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Brad Bradford, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor John Filion, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Mark Grimes, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Michael Thompson, Mayor John Tory