Item - 2015.TD1.3

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Tenant Issues Committee on June 18, 2015 and was adopted with amendments.

TD1.3 - Indoor Temperature Standards Review

Decision Type:: Presentation

Status:: Amended

Wards:: All

Committee Decision

The Tenant Issues Committee:

1. Requested the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to report to the next meeting of the Tenant Issues Committee on whether a maximum temperature for apartment units is needed and if so, identify an appropriate temperature.

Decision Advice and Other Information

The Manager, Policy and Planning, Municipal Licensing and Standards made a presentation on Review of Indoor Temperature Standards.

Summary

Municipal Licensing and Standards staff will present on Indoor Temperature Standards Review.

Background Information

(June 18, 2015) Presentation from the Manager, Policy and Planning, Municipal Licensing and Standards on Review of Indoor Temperature Standards
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2015/td/bgrd/backgroundfile-81691.pdf

Communications

(May 20, 2015) E-mail from Ann Nagel and Michelle Nagel (TD.Main.TD1.3.1)

Motions

1 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Josh Matlow (Lost)

That the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards review Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 629, Property Standards - D(4) Window protection in apartment buildings and report to the next meeting of the Tenant Issues Committee on the possibility of eliminating, in some or all instances, the use of a 'guard' or a 'controlled sash' that restricts outside air into apartment units.

2 - Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Josh Matlow (Carried)

That the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards report to the next meeting of the Tenant Issues Committee on whether a maximum temperature for apartment units is needed and, if so, identify an appropriate temperature.