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2023.CC5.22

Settlement Allows 75-Storey Yonge Tower

If approved, a 75-storey mixed tower could be built at Yonge and Gerrard. Two floors would provide about 40 non-profit housing units for Covenant House.

Status

Adopted by City Council

Timeline

2023.CC5.5

Secure Funding for Asylum Seeker Shelters

City asks federal and provincial governments to fund and plan asylum seeker shelter supports so shelters stay open. If funding stops, services may be cut.

Status

Adopted by City Council

Timeline

2023.CC5.6

Housing Rights Advisory Committee Launched

A new advisory committee brings people with lived housing experience into City housing advice. It will review progress and recommend changes, but its advice is not binding.

Status

Adopted by City Council

Timeline

2023.DM5.2

Housing Oversight Unit Added to Ombudsman

Creates a housing unit inside the city's Ombudsman to review housing programs and shelters. It will investigate broad problems and report recommendations to City Council.

Status

Adopted by City Council

Timeline

2023.CA4.3

Council Selects Police Board Member

The council will choose one public member to fill a police oversight board seat. This keeps the board full to oversee police budget, hires, and reforms.

Status

Adopted by City Council

Timeline

2023.CC5.4

Councillor Reprimanded, Pay Suspended 10 Days

A councillor was reprimanded and lost 10 days pay for attacking city staff and retaliating after a complaint. This protects staff and limits naming staff online.

Status

Adopted by City Council

Timeline

2023.BL4.1

Council Confirms Meeting Actions

Approves general bills and a confirming law so staff can act on council decisions. The page gives no details about the bills, so direct effects are unknown.

Status

Adopted by City Council

Timeline

2023.CC4.1

City Property Tax and Fee Changes

Higher property taxes, hotel taxes and some user fees raise money for transit, housing and services. Most households will pay more on taxes, water and waste bills.

Status

Adopted by City Council

Timeline

2023.BL3.1

Council Fast-Tracks Multiple By-laws Including Pension

Council enacted several by-laws at once, including a pension rule. Most residents see no immediate change; city employees should check pension details.

Status

Adopted by City Council

Timeline

2023.CA2.2

Board of Health Member Appointments

Council appoints public members and a school representative to the Board of Health through Nov 14, 2026. This fills vacancies and keeps public health oversight running.

Status

Considered by City Council

Timeline

2023.CC3.1

New Housing Oversight Unit at Ombudsman

Sets up a housing investigations team inside the Ombudsman to look into problems in city-run housing and shelters. They would publish findings and recommend changes to improve fairness.

Status

Postponed consideration

Timeline

2023.CC3.6

41-Storey Tower Settlement Moves Forward

Council agreed to settle an appeal to allow a 41-storey mixed-use tower and a small new park. Final approval waits updated studies and possible infrastructure conditions.

Status

Adopted by City Council

Timeline

2023.BU3.1

2023 Capital and Operating Budgets

Budget Committee · 2023.BU3.1

Status

Considered by Budget Committee

Timeline

2023.BU2.1

2023 Capital and Operating Budgets

Budget Committee · 2023.BU2.1

Status

Postponed consideration

Timeline

2023.CC2.1

Legalize and License Shared Rental Homes

Allows rooming houses citywide with licences, inspections, and no parking minimums. Tenants get clearer safety rules; operators need annual licences and must meet standards.

Status

Adopted by City Council

Timeline

2023.CC2.3

Mayor Given New Budget and Veto Powers

The Mayor now sets and can veto city budgets and some by-laws tied to housing. Residents see mayoral decisions online; most day-to-day services stay the same.

Status

Adopted by City Council

Timeline

2023.CC1.2

Protect Housing, Parks, and City Funding

The city wants the province to keep fees that fund parks, homes, and services. Cuts could mean fewer affordable homes and less money for parks and roads.

Status

Adopted by City Council

Timeline

2023.CC1.5

Heritage Designation for Landmark Church

The city proposes to legally protect the church's exterior and key interior features. Owners and developers must get city approval for changes and maintenance.

Status

Adopted by City Council

Timeline