Item - 2026.MM43.128
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 29 and 30, 2026 without amendments.
MM43.128 - Celebrating the Win: Free August Ferry Rides for Kids and Seniors - by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik, seconded by Mayor Chow
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 29 and 30, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Fleet Services to waive the admission charge for children, youth and older adults (round-trip tickets) on the Toronto Island Ferry from August 1 to 31, 2026.
2. City Council amend the 2026 Capital Budget for Fleet Services by reducing $1,389,589.69 in Debt/Capital From Current and increase the equivalent amount funded by Section 37 community benefits obtained from the development at 1 to 7 Yonge Street (Source Account: XR3026-3701272), secured for the Jack Layton Ferry Terminal redevelopment, for the Shoreline Infrastructure and Jack Layton Ferry Terminal Improvements project, with no impact to the overall project cost.
3. City Council amend the 2026 Operating Budget for Fleet Services on a one-time basis by replacing user fee revenues of $940,000 as a result of Part 2 above with an equivalent contribution from Corporate Accounts - Capital From Current, with zero net impact on the 2026 Operating Budget.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
That Deputy Mayor Malik be permitted to add to the agenda of today's meeting an urgent Motion without Notice concerning:
Celebrating the Win: Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds for Free August Ferry Rides for Kids and Seniors
Reason for Urgency:
This motion is urgent as this is the last meeting to allocate the funds.
Vote (Adopt Item) Jul-30-2026 9:44 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM43.128 - Adopt the Item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 15 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Alejandra Bravo, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Vincent Crisanti, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Neethan Shan |
| Total members that voted No: 5 | Members that voted No are Jon Burnside, Stephen Holyday, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 6 | Members that were absent are Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Josh Matlow |
Councillor Holyday, rising on a Point of Order, requested the Speaker to rule if this Member Motion is in order because in the title “Celebrating the Win: Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds for Free August Ferry Rides for Kids and Seniors” and in his questioning he was able to demonstrate that there is a clear intent and a cause and effect of the application of Section 37 funds through accounting mechanisms to produce an operating short-term fare concession. Councillor Holyday stated that he believes this is inconsistent with the requirements of Section 37 money.