Item - 2021.MM32.27
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 5, 2021 without amendments.
MM32.27 - Urgently Requesting Transparent Public Consultation and Consideration of Alternative Options for the Ontario Line Maintenance and Storage Facility - by Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 15 - Don Valley West
City Council Decision
City Council on May 5 and 6, 2021, adopted the following:
1. City Council express significant concerns about the impacts the proposed Maintenance and Storage Facility site would have on the Thorncliffe Park neighbourhood.
2. City Council direct the City Manager to convey to Metrolinx the following requests related to the proposed Ontario Line Maintenance and Storage Facility site:
a. that Metrolinx engage the community in a transparent public consultation process that is inclusive of all Thorncliffe Park residents, providing translation services and tailored outreach as needed; and
b. that Metrolinx consider alternative site options.
Background Information (City Council)
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/mm/comm/communicationfile-131351.pdf
(May 5, 2021) E-mail from Tim Langford (MM.New)
(May 6, 2021) E-mail from Jean-François Obregón, A Voice for Transit (MM.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/mm/comm/communicationfile-131354.pdf
(May 6, 2021) E-mail from Steve Lang (MM.New)
(May 6, 2021) E-mail from Omar Khan (MM.New)
(May 6, 2021) E-mail from Holly Reid (MM.New)
(May 6, 2021) E-mail from Paul Hillman (MM.New)
(May 6, 2021) E-mail from Jamie Doyle (MM.New)
(May 6, 2021) E-mail from Yousaf Jan (MM.New)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, need to be waived to permit introduction of Motion MM32.27. 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 MM32.27 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.
Vote (Adopt Item) May-06-2021 5:22 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM32.27 - Adopt the Item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 23 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, John Filion, Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Nick Mantas, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, 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: 3 | Members that were absent are Paula Fletcher, Mark Grimes, Josh Matlow |