Item - 2021.MM36.21
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 1 and 4, 2021 without amendments.
MM36.21 - Consideration of the Impact of COVID-19 in Development of Future High Rise Towers - by Councillor Mike Colle, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 1 and 4, 2021, adopted the following:
1. City Council request the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Chief Building Official and Executive Director, Toronto Building to consult with the Medical Officer of Health and Toronto Public Health to study the impact of super high rise towers on the safety of residents given the potential for crowding in elevators and other public areas; such study should consider factors such as, but not limited to:
a. the impact of close quarters on the spread of COVID-19; and
b. how to deal with the limited space issues in these towers given the need for enhanced ventilation and physical distancing because of COVID-19.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM36.21 be referred to the Planning and Housing Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.