The Toronto Record

City Council

October 1, 2021

Who was there

Present (26): Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam

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

Declared interests

Mayor John Tory2021.DM36.2 2131 Yonge Street and 32 Hillsdale Avenue East - Request for Direction to Correct Parkland Conveyancing Error — written declaration: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/declared-interest-file.do?id=10218

What was decided (23 motions)

20 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

2021.IA36.1 Clearing of Encampments — Refer Item: Majority required - IA36.1 - Wong-Tam - motion 2 - Refer the Item
Lost
In favour (7): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam · Opposed (16): Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Brad Bradford, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor John Filion, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Mark Grimes, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Michael Thompson, Mayor John Tory
2021.IA36.1 Clearing of Encampments — Receive Item: Majority required - IA36.1 - Nunziata - motion 1 - Receive the Item
Carried
In favour (20): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Brad Bradford, 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 Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Jaye Robinson, Councillor Michael Thompson, Mayor John Tory · Opposed (4): Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
2021.DM36.2 2131 Yonge Street and 32 Hillsdale Avenue East - Request for Direction to Correct Parkland Conveyancing Error — Adopt Item: Majority required - DM36.2 - Adopt the Item
Carried
In favour (24): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Brad Bradford, 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 Nick Mantas, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Jaye Robinson, Councillor Michael Thompson, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
2021.MM36.14 Back-to-School - Vehicle-for-Hire Driver Training — Waive Referral: Two-Thirds required - MM36.14 - Waive referral
Moved by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie
Lost
In favour (13): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Michael Thompson, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam · Opposed (9): Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Mark Grimes, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Mayor John Tory
2021.MM36.24 Over Our Heads - Managing Public Use of Residential Pools Through On-Line Reservation Services — Waive Referral: Two-Thirds required - MM36.24 - Waive referral
Moved by Deputy Mayor Denzil Minnan-Wong, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson
Carried
In favour (20): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Ana Bailão, 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 Nick Mantas, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Mayor John Tory, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam · Opposed (4): Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Michael Thompson
2021.MM36.25 Judicial Inquiry into Encampment Clearings — Waive Referral: Two-Thirds required - MM36.25 - Waive referral
Moved by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton
Carried
In favour (19): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor John Filion, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Mark Grimes, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Nick Mantas, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Gord Perks, Mayor John Tory, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam · Opposed (5): Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Michael Thompson
2021.MM36.25 Judicial Inquiry into Encampment Clearings — Waive Referral: Two-Thirds required - MM36.25 - Waive referral - REVOTE
Moved by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton
Carried
In favour (21): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor John Filion, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Mark Grimes, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Nick Mantas, 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 · Opposed (3): Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Michael Ford
2021.MM36.28 Waiving Fees for Outdoor Fitness Permits for Businesses — Waive Notice: Two-Thirds required - MM36.28 - Waive notice
Moved by Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson
Carried
In favour (22): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Ana Bailão, 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 Nick Mantas, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Michael Thompson, Mayor John Tory, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam · Opposed (2): Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Gord Perks
2021.MM36.28 Waiving Fees for Outdoor Fitness Permits for Businesses — Waive Referral: Two-Thirds required - MM36.28 - Waive referral
Moved by Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson
Carried
In favour (20): Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor John Filion, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Mark Grimes, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Nick Mantas, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Michael Thompson, Mayor John Tory, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam · Opposed (4): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Gord Perks
2021.MM36.31 Strengthening Tree Protection — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM36.31 - Adopt the Item
Moved by Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle
Carried
In favour (22): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, 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
2021.MM36.32 Requesting the Minister of Municipal Affairs to Make a Minister's Zoning Order for the Rekai Centre at Cherry Place, a Non-Profit Long-Term Care Facility at 55 Eastern Avenue — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM36.32 - Adopt the Item
Moved by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow
Carried
In favour (20): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, 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 Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Michael Thompson, Mayor John Tory, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam · Opposed (1): Councillor Stephen Holyday
2021.MM36.48 Design Excellence in Riverside and Leslieville — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM36.48 - Adopt the Item
Moved by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Joe Cressy
Carried
In favour (22): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Ana Bailão, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, 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
2021.MM36.36 Enhanced Tree Replacement Strategy for Dwight Avenue Sidewalk Installation — Adopt Item as Amended: Majority required - MM36.36 - Grimes - motion 1 - Adopt the Item as amended
Moved by Councillor Mark Grimes, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle
Carried
In favour (20): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor John Filion, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Mark Grimes, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Nick Mantas, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Mayor John Tory, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam · Opposed (1): Councillor Stephen Holyday
2021.MM36.5 Protecting Healthcare Workers — Amend Item (Additional): Majority required - MM36.5 - Wong-Tam - motion 1
Moved by Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll
Carried
In favour (19): Councillor Paul Ainslie, 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 Nick Mantas, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Mayor John Tory, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam · Opposed (1): Councillor Gord Perks
2021.MM36.5 Protecting Healthcare Workers — Adopt Item as Amended: Majority required - MM36.5 - Adoption of Recommendation 2 only
Moved by Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll
Carried
In favour (19): Councillor Paul Ainslie, 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 Nick Mantas, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Mayor John Tory, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam · Opposed (1): Councillor Gord Perks
2021.MM36.5 Protecting Healthcare Workers — Adopt Item as Amended: Majority required - MM36.5 - Adoption of the balance of the Item as amended
Moved by Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll
Carried
In favour (20): Councillor Paul Ainslie, 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 Nick Mantas, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Mayor John Tory, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
2021.MM36.9 Expanded Use of Automated Speed Enforcement — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM36.9 - Adopt the Item
Moved by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão
Carried
In favour (16): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor John Filion, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Nick Mantas, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Mayor John Tory, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam · Opposed (4): Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Mark Grimes, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong
2021.MM36.15 Protecting All Vulnerable Pedestrians with Speed Enforcement Cameras — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM36.15 - Adopt the Item
Moved by Councillor John Filion, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton
Carried
In favour (18): Councillor Paul Ainslie, 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 Nick Mantas, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam · Opposed (1): Councillor Stephen Holyday
2021.MM36.18 Making Immediate Safety Improvements to Avenue Road — Amend Item: Majority required - MM36.18 - Layton - motion 1
Moved by Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow
Carried
In favour (17): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Mark Grimes, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Nick Mantas, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Mayor John Tory, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam · Opposed (2): Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong
2021.MM36.18 Making Immediate Safety Improvements to Avenue Road — Adopt Item as Amended: Majority required - MM36.18 - Adopt the Item as amended
Moved by Councillor Mike Layton, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow
Carried
In favour (17): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Mark Grimes, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Nick Mantas, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Mayor John Tory, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam · Opposed (2): Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong
2021.MM36.25 Judicial Inquiry into Encampment Clearings — End Debate: Two-Thirds required - MM36.25 - Grimes - End Debate
Moved by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton
Carried
In favour (13): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Mark Grimes, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Nick Mantas, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Mayor John Tory · Opposed (5): Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
2021.MM36.25 Judicial Inquiry into Encampment Clearings — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM36.25 - Adopt the Item
Moved by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Mike Layton
Lost
In favour (5): Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor Mike Layton, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam · Opposed (14): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Mark Grimes, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Nick Mantas, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Mayor John Tory
2021.MM36.28 Waiving Fees for Outdoor Fitness Permits for Businesses — Adopt Item: Majority required - MM36.28 - Adopt the Item
Moved by Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Michael Thompson
Carried
In favour (15): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Gary Crawford, Councillor Joe Cressy, Councillor Michael Ford, Councillor Mark Grimes, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Cynthia Lai, Councillor Nick Mantas, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jennifer McKelvie, Councillor Denzil Minnan-Wong, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Mayor John Tory, Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam · Opposed (2): Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Gord Perks