The Toronto Record

City Council

February 4, 2026

Who was there

Present (25): Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Rachel Chernos Lin, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson

Absent (1): Ausma Malik

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

What was decided (11 motions)

10 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

2026.IA36.1 Blue Bin Litter — Refer Item: Majority required - IA36.1 - Saxe - Refer the item
Lost
In favour (9): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Jon Burnside, Councillor Lily Cheng, Councillor Vincent Crisanti, Councillor Parthi Kandavel, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Dianne Saxe, Councillor Michael Thompson · Opposed (15): Councillor Alejandra Bravo, Councillor Shelley Carroll, Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, Mayor Olivia Chow, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Nick Mantas, Councillor Chris Moise, Councillor Amber Morley, Councillor Jamaal Myers, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Neethan Shan
2026.CC36.10 353 to 355 Sherbourne Street and 157 Carlton Street - Alterations to a Designated Heritage Property under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act and Authority to Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement — Adopt Item: Majority required - CC36.10 - Adopt the item
Carried
In favour (16): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Brad Bradford, Councillor Alejandra Bravo, Councillor Jon Burnside, Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Parthi Kandavel, Councillor Nick Mantas, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jamaal Myers, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Neethan Shan · Opposed (1): Councillor Chris Moise
2026.PH27.8 Visitor Parking Requirements for New Development — Adopt Item as Amended: Majority required - PH27.8 - Adopt the item as amended
Carried
In favour (20): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Alejandra Bravo, Councillor Jon Burnside, Councillor Lily Cheng, Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Vincent Crisanti, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Parthi Kandavel, Councillor Nick Mantas, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Chris Moise, Councillor Jamaal Myers, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Dianne Saxe, Councillor Neethan Shan, Councillor Michael Thompson
2026.PH27.3 Scarborough Centre Secondary Plan - Final Report — Adopt Item as Amended: Majority required - PH27.3 - Adopt the item as amended
Carried
In favour (18): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Brad Bradford, Councillor Alejandra Bravo, Councillor Jon Burnside, Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Nick Mantas, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Chris Moise, Councillor Jamaal Myers, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Dianne Saxe, Councillor Neethan Shan, Councillor Michael Thompson
2026.TE28.12 353-355 Sherbourne Street and 157 Carlton Street - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval — Adopt Item: Majority required - TE28.12 - Adopt the item
Carried
In favour (15): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Alejandra Bravo, Councillor Jon Burnside, Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Parthi Kandavel, Councillor Nick Mantas, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Neethan Shan, Councillor Michael Thompson · Opposed (1): Councillor Chris Moise
2026.PH27.2 Toronto Builds - 1631 and 1641 Queen Street East, and 1080 (Portion) and 1090 Eastern Avenue - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval — Amend Item (Additional): Majority required - PH27.2 - Fletcher - motion 1
Carried
In favour (21): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Brad Bradford, Councillor Alejandra Bravo, Councillor Jon Burnside, Councillor Lily Cheng, Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Parthi Kandavel, Councillor Nick Mantas, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Chris Moise, Councillor Amber Morley, Councillor Jamaal Myers, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Dianne Saxe, Councillor Neethan Shan, Councillor Michael Thompson
2026.PH27.20 Preserving Employment Lands and Protecting Local Jobs — Adopt Item: Majority required - PH27.20 - Adoption of Planning and Housing Committee Recommendation 1 only
Carried
In favour (19): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Alejandra Bravo, Councillor Jon Burnside, Councillor Lily Cheng, Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Vincent Crisanti, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Parthi Kandavel, Councillor Nick Mantas, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Chris Moise, Councillor Amber Morley, Councillor Jamaal Myers, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Dianne Saxe, Councillor Neethan Shan, Councillor Michael Thompson · Opposed (2): Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Anthony Perruzza
2026.PH27.20 Preserving Employment Lands and Protecting Local Jobs — Adopt Item: Majority required - PH27.20 - Adoption of Planning and Housing Committee Recommendation 2 only
Carried
In favour (21): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Alejandra Bravo, Councillor Jon Burnside, Councillor Lily Cheng, Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Vincent Crisanti, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Parthi Kandavel, Councillor Nick Mantas, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Chris Moise, Councillor Amber Morley, Councillor Jamaal Myers, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Dianne Saxe, Councillor Neethan Shan, Councillor Michael Thompson
2026.SC28.1 1212 to 1238 Kingston Road - Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval — Amend Item: Majority required - SC28.1 - Kandavel - motion 1a
Carried
In favour (18): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Alejandra Bravo, Councillor Jon Burnside, Councillor Lily Cheng, Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Vincent Crisanti, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Parthi Kandavel, Councillor Nick Mantas, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Jamaal Myers, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Dianne Saxe, Councillor Neethan Shan · Opposed (3): Councillor Chris Moise, Councillor Amber Morley, Councillor Michael Thompson
2026.SC28.1 1212 to 1238 Kingston Road - Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval — Amend Item: Majority required - SC28.1 - Kandavel - motion 1b
Carried
In favour (21): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Alejandra Bravo, Councillor Jon Burnside, Councillor Lily Cheng, Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Vincent Crisanti, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Parthi Kandavel, Councillor Nick Mantas, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Chris Moise, Councillor Amber Morley, Councillor Jamaal Myers, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Dianne Saxe, Councillor Neethan Shan, Councillor Michael Thompson
2026.TE28.27 Ontario Line - Construction Update - Fourth Quarter 2025 — Amend Item (Additional): Majority required - TE28.27 - Fletcher - motion 1
Carried
In favour (22): Councillor Paul Ainslie, Councillor Alejandra Bravo, Councillor Jon Burnside, Councillor Lily Cheng, Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, Councillor Mike Colle, Councillor Vincent Crisanti, Councillor Paula Fletcher, Councillor Stephen Holyday, Councillor Parthi Kandavel, Councillor Nick Mantas, Councillor Josh Matlow, Councillor Chris Moise, Councillor Amber Morley, Councillor Jamaal Myers, Councillor Frances Nunziata, Councillor James Pasternak, Councillor Gord Perks, Councillor Anthony Perruzza, Councillor Dianne Saxe, Councillor Neethan Shan, Councillor Michael Thompson