Item - 2019.MM9.36
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 16, 2019 with amendments.
MM9.36 - Expanding Housing Options in Toronto- Tackling the Missing Middle and the ‘Yellowbelt’ - by Mayor John Tory, seconded by Councillor Ana Bailão
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 16, 17 and 18, 2019, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report to the Planning and Housing Committee in the fourth quarter of 2019 on options and a timeline to increase housing options and planning permissions in areas of Toronto designated as Neighbourhoods in Toronto’s Official Plan and that Planning staff consult with registered community associations prior to submitting their report.
2. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to include in the report back in Part 1 above opportunities for a missing middle pilot area in Ward 19, Beaches-East York, in consultation with the local Councillor.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, need to be waived to permit introduction of Motion MM9.36. A two-thirds vote of Council Members present is required to waive notice.
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM9.36 be referred to the Planning and Housing Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.
Vote (Waive Referral) Jul-17-2019 2:47 PM
| Result: Carried | Two-Thirds Required - MM9.36 - Waive referral |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 19 | Members that voted Yes are Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Jim Karygiannis, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are John Filion, Stephen Holyday, Jaye Robinson |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Paul Ainslie, Mark Grimes, Cynthia Lai, James Pasternak |
That City Council amend the Recommendation so that it now reads as follows:
1. City Council direct the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to report to the Planning and Housing Committee in the fourth quarter of 2019 on options and a timeline to increase housing options and planning permissions in areas of Toronto designated as Neighbourhoods in Toronto’s Official Plan and that Planning staff consult with registered community associations prior to submitting their report.
Vote (Amend Item) Jul-18-2019 10:51 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM9.36 - Filion - motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 22 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Mark Grimes, Jim Karygiannis, Denzil Minnan-Wong, James Pasternak |
That City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning to include in the report back opportunities for a missing middle pilot area in Ward 19, Beaches-East York, in consultation with the local Councillor.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Jul-18-2019 10:52 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM9.36 - Bradford - motion 2 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 19 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Jennifer McKelvie, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday, Josh Matlow, Gord Perks |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Mark Grimes, Jim Karygiannis, Denzil Minnan-Wong, James Pasternak |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Jul-18-2019 10:53 AM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM9.36 - Adopt the item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 20 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are John Filion, Stephen Holyday, Jaye Robinson |
| Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Jim Karygiannis, Denzil Minnan-Wong, James Pasternak |