Item - 2020.MM23.25
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 28 and 29, 2020 without amendments.
MM23.25 - Converting Short-term Rentals to Long-term Affordable Rental Housing Stock - by Councillor Ana Bailão, seconded by Mayor John Tory
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 28 and 29, 2020, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, in consultation with the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, the General Manager, Shelter, Support and Housing Administration and the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, to report to the Planning and Housing Committee at its meeting scheduled for October 20, 2020, on the feasibility of a plan for the City to lease vacant, short-term rental units currently offered through AirBnB and other rental platforms, in order to provide longer-term affordable rental housing options for lower income families and individuals.
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 MM23.25. 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 MM23.25 be referred to the Planning and Housing Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.
Vote (Adopt Item) Jul-29-2020
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM23.25 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| 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, Mark Grimes, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Michael Ford, Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Jaye Robinson |