Item - 2022.MM45.16
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 15 and 16, 2022 without amendments.
MM45.16 - Cutting down on idling in Toronto - by Councillor Jaye Robinson, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on June 15 and 16, 2022, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Fleet Services to enhance in-service training for drivers employed by the City of Toronto on emissions reductions initiatives and idling by-laws, with updates to be informed by the City's TransformTO strategy.
2. City Council direct the Executive Director, Environment and Energy, in consultation with the General Manager, Transportation Services, to report back to City Council with options to increase public awareness of, and compliance with, Toronto's idling by-laws, including posting of signage on public buildings, and an education campaign.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM45.16 be referred to the Infrastructure and Environment Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.