Minutes Confirmed on March 26, 2025
City Council
- Meeting No.:
- 27 (Special)
- Contact:
- Sylwia Przezdziecki, Manager
- Meeting Date:
- Tuesday, February 11, 2025
- Phone:
- 416-392-8485
- Start Time:
- 9:30 AM
- E-mail:
- councilmeeting@toronto.ca
- Location:
- Council Chamber, City Hall/Video Conference
Routine Matters - Meeting 27
RM27.1 - Call to Order
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
CALL TO ORDER: 9:42 a.m.
Speaker Nunziata took the Chair and called the Members to order.
The meeting opened with O Canada.
Members of Council observed a moment of silence and personal reflection.
Speaker Nunziata addressed Council as follows:
I would like to take a moment on behalf of Council to acknowledge the Indigenous Peoples of all the lands that we are on today. We do this to reaffirm our commitment and responsibility in improving relationships between nations and to deepening our own understanding of Indigenous peoples and their cultures. It is a moment to reflect on the importance of this land, which we each call home.
We acknowledge the land we are meeting on is the traditional territory of many nations, including the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. We also acknowledge that Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit, and the Williams Treaties signed with multiple Mississaugas and Chippewa bands.
Speaker Nunziata advised Council of the following:
For the benefit of those who are connected to the internet, the City Clerk has posted all of the agenda materials for today's meeting at toronto.ca/council.
At the start of the afternoon session, Members of Council observed a moment of silence and remembered:
Joe Hester, and
Michael Mostyn
Following a disruption in the Chamber, Speaker Nunziata addressed Council as follows:
This meeting is resumed. We are going to proceed with the debate on the Mayor's Proposed Budget. If there is another disruption, I will recess the meeting and security will clear the Chamber. Members of the public will be directed to watch the meeting through YouTube for the balance of the day.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-253182.pdf
Condolence Motion for Michael Mostyn
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-253181.pdf
RM27.2 - Introduction of New Business submitted by City Officials
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
New Business was presented to City Council for consideration.
Motions (City Council)
That New Business from City Officials listed on the Agenda of Council be presented for consideration.
RM27.3 - Declarations of Interest
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Received
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
Members of Council declared interests under the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act.
RM27.4 - Petitions
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Received
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
No petitions were filed during the Routine Matters portion of the meeting.
RM27.5 - Presentations, Introductions and Announcements
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Received
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
Various presentations, introductions and announcements were made to City Council on February 11, 2025.
Deputy Mayor Malik, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed students form the “Introduction of Canadian Politics” course at George Brown College’s Waterfront Campus, who were present in the Council Chamber.
Councillor Perruzza, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed students form a social work class at George Brown College, their professor and Public School Trustee, Matias de Dovitiis, who were present in the Council Chamber.
Councillor Ainslie, during the afternoon session of the meeting, welcomed members of the Political Science Students’ Association form the University of Toronto Scarborough Campus and Professor Julian Campisi, who were present in the Council Chamber.
RM27.6 - Review of the Order Paper
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council adopted the February 11, 2025, Order Paper.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/rm/bgrd/backgroundfile-253127.pdf
Motions (City Council)
February 11, 2025 at 9:49 a.m. - Speaker Nunziata advised Council of the following:
Members, I will now review the Order Paper. Once the Order Paper has been approved by Council, any change will need a two‑thirds vote.
The City Clerk has posted today's Order Paper online, with agenda item RM27.6 – Review of the Order Paper.
Members, the Mayor has designated Item MPB27.1 on “2025 Operating and Capital Budget” as her First Key Matter and this will be our first item of business today.
We are scheduled to meet until 6 p.m. tonight. We will take a scheduled recess between 12:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. Council will reconvene tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. if necessary.
Members, Council is meeting to consider the Mayor's Proposed Budget and to propose amendments to the Budget. Council will vote on any proposed amendments. Council will not be voting on the Mayor's Proposed Budget.
Members, for the benefit of everyone participating in the meeting, including the public, I want to re-iterate the advice we received from the City Clerk regarding Council’s consideration of the budget.
The Mayor has met her statutory duty to prepare a balanced budget for Council’s consideration.
Under changes to the City of Toronto Act made in 2022, City Council may pass amendments to the budget prepared by the Mayor, but Council will not vote to approve the budget or the budget-as-amended.
Instead, the budget will be deemed adopted after certain conditions are met.
If no amendments are passed today, the budget will be deemed adopted after the adjournment of the meeting.
If amendments are passed by Council today, the Mayor has 10 days to decide whether to veto any amendments. She may shorten that period if she chooses.
If the Mayor vetoes any amendments, Council will have 15 days to overturn a veto by a two-thirds vote.
The budget will be deemed adopted after all these conditions are met.
Let me also review the procedures as they relate to motions.
First, amendments to the Mayor’s proposed budget must preserve the balanced nature of the budget. A motion that would result in an unbalanced budget is not in order and I will not accept it. Members should work with the Clerk and the Chief Financial Officer to identify offsetting measures where required.
Second, any requests for reports, or requests for City Officials or other bodies to consider matters as part of future budget, or requests of other governments, should be moved on Item CC27.1 - Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters, or should be brought by letter to the appropriate standing committee, or to Council by member motion.
February 11, 2025 at 9:51 a.m. - That City Council adopt the February 11, 2025 Order Paper and all other Items not held on consent.
Mayor's Proposed Budget - Meeting 27
MPB27.1 - 2025 Operating and Capital Budget
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Deemed Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council considered and debated this item on February 11, 2025.
The Mayor's Proposed Budget was deemed adopted as amended by City Council on February 11, 2025, as the Mayor did not exercise the power to veto under subsection 226.14(4) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and shortened to this date the 10-day period to veto an amendment to the proposed budget.
City Council Amendments
City Council, on February 11, 2025, made the following amendments to the Mayor's Proposed Budget:
2025 OPERATING BUDGET
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Economic Development and Culture
1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Economic Development and Culture by $0.150 million gross to support the implementation of the Little Jamaica Cultural District Plan, offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts of the $3 million in total contributions related to 2025 emergent budget priorities.
Parks, Forestry and Recreation
2. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation by $0.450 million to expand the Pickleball program, First Aid Certification program, High Five Training program, seniors programming, and to address rehabilitation needs for Sherwood Park’s Dogs Off-Leash Area offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for the Corporate Accounts of the $3.0 million in total contributions related to 2025 emergent budget priorities.
3. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation by $0.21 million, for pruning and watering of young street trees in the first decade after planting to improve their long term health, so as to increase the return on the city’s investment in tree planting, to cool hot streets and to increase climate resilience, consistent with Budget Briefing Note 34, offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts of the $3 million in total contributions related to 2025 emergent budget priorities.
4. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation by $0.29 million, including two new permanent staff positions to support volunteer engagement and stewardship programs that focus on restoration and invasive species management in Toronto’s ravines, consistent with Budget Briefing Note 21, offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts of the $3 million in total contributions related to 2025 emergent budget priorities.
Social Development, Finance and Administration
5. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration by $0.150 million gross to support the hosting of the Strong Cities Network’s 2025 Global Summit in Toronto, offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts of the $3 million in total contributions related to 2025 emergent budget priorities.
6. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration by $0.725 million through Community Partnership and Investment Program for community development initiatives focused on seniors, youth, families, resident organizing, and local food security offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts of the $3.0 million in total contributions related to 2025 emergent budget priorities.
7. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration by $0.127 million, including one new FTE to support food security initiatives and food banks, offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts of the $3.0 million in total contributions related to 2025 emergent budget priorities.
Toronto Shelter and Support Services
8. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Toronto Shelter and Support Servicse by $0.81 million to enhance drop-in services including an extension of the Creating Health Plus program offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts of the $3 million in total contributions related to 2025 emergent budget priorities.
FINANCE AND TREASURY SERVICES
Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
9. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Purchasing and Materials Management Division by $80,000 to support the City of Toronto’s local procurement efforts, offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts of the $3 million in total contributions related to 2025 emergent budget priorities.
OPERATING BUDGET FUNDING SOURCES
10. City Council delete Reference 163 from Appendix 5 (Rate Programs - Final Rates and Fees) to the Mayor's Proposed Budget, which was included in error.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
The 2025 Budget, as amended by Council, is deemed adopted as follows:
2025 OPERATING BUDGET
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Children's Services
1. The 2025 Operating Budget for Children’s Services of $1,672.5 million gross, $1,577.7 million revenue and $94.8 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Child Care Delivery |
447,674.6 |
353,703.4 |
93,971.2 |
|
Child Care System Management |
1,224,799.0 |
1,223,991.9 |
807.1 |
|
Total Program Budget |
1,672,473.6 |
1,577,695.3 |
94,778.3 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Children’s Services is comprised of 1,023.1 operating positions.
Court Services
2. The 2025 Operating Budget for Court Services of $38.925 million gross, $32.433 million revenue, and $6.492 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Provincial Offences and Tribunal Dispute Resolution |
11,727.8 |
22,412.0 |
(10,684.2) |
|
Default Fine Collection Management |
5,033.6 |
4,625.3 |
408.3 |
|
Court Case Management |
22,163.4 |
5,395.3 |
16,768.1 |
|
Total Program Budget |
38,924.8 |
32,432.6 |
6,492.2 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Court Services comprised of 255.2 operating positions.
Economic Development and Culture
3. The 2025 Operating Budget for Economic Development and Culture of $108.044 million gross, $16.165 million revenue and $91.879 million net for the following services, as amended by Part 4 below:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Art Services |
57,438.2 |
2,878.0 |
54,560.2 |
|
Business Services |
24,934.2 |
6,642.1 |
18,292.1 |
|
Entertainment Industries Services |
7,493.9 |
2,128.7 |
5,365.2 |
|
Museums and Heritage Services |
18,177.2 |
4,515.8 |
13,661.4 |
|
Total Program Budget |
108,043.5 |
16,164.6 |
91,878.9 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Economic Development and Culture of 324.1 positions comprised of 12 capital positions and 312.1 operating positions.
4. An increase to the 2025 Operating Budget for Economic Development and Culture by $0.150 million gross to support the implementation of the Little Jamaica Cultural District Plan, offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts of the $3 million in total contributions related to 2025 emergent budget priorities.
Parks, Forestry and Recreation
5. The 2025 Operating Budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation of $598.886 million gross, $218.897 million revenue and $379.989 million net for the following services, as amended by Parts 6, 7 and 8 below:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Community Recreation |
289,714.7 |
96,672.0 |
193,042.7 |
|
Parks |
216,895.1 |
76,306.6 |
140,588.5 |
|
Urban Forestry |
92,275.8 |
45,918.2 |
46,357.5 |
|
Total Program Budget |
598,885.6 |
218,896.8 |
379,988.7 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Parks, Forestry and Recreation of 5,450.3 positions comprised of 260.0 capital positions and 5,190.3 operating positions.
6. An increase to the 2025 Operating Budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation by $0.450 million to expand the Pickleball program, First Aid Certification program, High Five Training program, seniors programming, and to address rehabilitation needs for Sherwood Park’s Dogs Off-Leash Area offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for the Corporate Accounts of the $3.0 million in total contributions related to 2025 emergent budget priorities.
7. An increase to the 2025 Operating Budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation by $0.21 million, for pruning and watering of young street trees in the first decade after planting to improve their long term health, so as to increase the return on the city’s investment in tree planting, to cool hot streets and to increase climate resilience, consistent with Budget Briefing Note 34, offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts of the $3 million in total contributions related to 2025 emergent budget priorities.
8. An increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation by $0.29 million, including two new permanent staff positions to support volunteer engagement and stewardship programs that focus on restoration and invasive species management in Toronto’s ravines, consistent with Budget Briefing Note 21, offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts of the $3 million in total contributions related to 2025 emergent budget priorities.
Seniors Services and Long-Term Care
9. The 2025 Operating Budget for Seniors Services and Long-Term Care of $412.513 million gross, $331.761 million revenue and $80.753 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Long-Term Care Homes |
397,942.9 |
320,272.6 |
77,670.3 |
|
Community and Seniors Services |
14,570.5 |
11,488.2 |
3,082.3 |
|
Total Program Budget |
412,513.4 |
331,760.8 |
80,752.6 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Seniors Services and Long-Term Care of 3,623.3 positions is comprised of 1.0 capital position and 3,622.3 operating positions.
Social Development, Finance and Administration
10. The 2025 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration of $137.303 million gross, $16.806 million revenue, and $120.497 million net for the following services, as amended by Parts 11, 12 and 13 below:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Community and Neighbourhood Development |
15,573.4 |
3,495.9 |
12,077.5 |
|
Community Safety and Wellbeing |
47,397.0 |
6,959.4 |
40,437.6 |
|
Community Partnership Investment Program |
30,589.2 |
- |
30,589.2 |
|
Social Policy and Planning |
7,618.8 |
1,796.5 |
5,822.3 |
|
Human Services Integration |
27,821.5 |
3,278.2 |
24,543.3 |
|
Financial Management and Program Support |
6,771.4 |
1,212.7 |
5,558.7 |
|
Corporate Leadership |
1,531.6 |
63.5 |
1,468.1 |
|
Total Program Budget |
137,302.9 |
16,806.2 |
120,496.7 |
which is inclusive of:
- $0.100 million for costs related to planning and hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto.
- The 2025 staff complement for Social Development, Finance and Administration is comprised of 365.0 operating positions.
11. An increase to the 2025 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration by $0.150 million gross to support the hosting of the Strong Cities Network’s 2025 Global Summit in Toronto, offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts of the $3 million in total contributions related to 2025 emergent budget priorities.
12. An increase to the 2025 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration by $0.725 million through Community Partnership and Investment Program for community development initiatives focused on seniors, youth, families, resident organizing, and local food security offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts of the $3.0 million in total contributions related to 2025 emergent budget priorities.
13. An increase to the 2025 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration by $0.127 million, including one new FTE to support food security initiatives and food banks, offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts of the $3.0 million in total contributions related to 2025 emergent budget priorities.
Toronto Employment and Social Services
14. The 2025 Operating Budget for Toronto Employment and Social Services of $1,367.543 million gross, $1,277.044 million revenue, and $90.499 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Employment Services |
52,680.2 |
34,111.7 |
18,568.5 |
|
Integrated Case Management and Service Planning |
145,572.7 |
91,566.6 |
54,006.1 |
|
Financial Supports |
1,169,290.3 |
1,151,365.9 |
17,924.4 |
|
Total Program Budget |
1,367,543.2 |
1,277,044.2 |
90,499.0 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Toronto Employment and Social Services comprised of 2,037 operating positions.
Toronto Fire Services
15. The 2025 Operating Budget for Toronto Fire Services of $574.298 million gross, $25.874 million revenue and $548.425 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Fire Rescue and Emergency Response |
533,593.4 |
24,488.0 |
509,105.4 |
|
Fire Prevention Inspection and Enforcement |
33,192.8 |
1,377.5 |
31,815.3 |
|
Fire Safety Education |
7,511.9 |
8.1 |
7,503.8 |
|
Total Program Budget |
574,298.1 |
25,873.6 |
548,424.5 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Toronto Fire Services comprised of 3,379.3 operating positions.
Toronto Paramedic Services
16. The 2025 Operating Budget for Toronto Paramedic Services of $372.314 million gross, $241.868 million revenue and $130.445 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Emergency Medical Care |
320,165.0 |
193,092.2 |
127,072.8 |
|
Emergency Medical Dispatch and Preliminary Care |
39,832.0 |
39,771.0 |
61.0 |
|
Community Paramedicine and Call Mitigation |
12,316.7 |
9,005.1 |
3,311.6 |
|
Total Program Budget |
372,313.7 |
241,868.3 |
130,445.4 |
which is inclusive of:
- $1.525 million for costs related to planning and hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto.
- The 2025 staff complement for Toronto Paramedic Services of 2,079.8 positions comprised of 6.0 capital positions and 2,073.8 operating positions.
Toronto Shelter and Support Services
17. The 2025 Operating Budget for Toronto Shelter and Support Services of $897.957 million gross, $656.778 million revenue and $241.178 million net for the following services, as amended by Part 18 below:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Homeless and Housing First Solutions |
897,956.6 |
656,778.4 |
241,178.2 |
|
Total Program Budget |
897,956.6 |
656,778.4 |
241,178.2 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Toronto Shelter and Support Services of 1,497.5 positions comprised of 3.0 capital positions and 1,494.5 operating positions.
18. An increase to the 2025 Operating Budget for Toronto Shelter and Support Services by $0.81 million to enhance drop-in services including an extension of the Creating Health Plus program offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts of the $3 million in total contributions related to 2025 emergent budget priorities.
INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
Engineering and Construction Services
19. The 2025 Operating Budget for Engineering and Construction Services of $94.354 million gross, $92.442 million revenue and $1.912 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Municipal Infrastructure Construction |
62,630.6 |
64,003.1 |
(1,372.5) |
|
Engineering Review and Acceptance |
21,403.7 |
19,891.9 |
1,511.8 |
|
Engineering Information |
10,319.3 |
8,547.1 |
1,772.2 |
|
Total Program Budget |
94,353.6 |
92,442.1 |
1,911.5 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Engineering and Construction Services of 690.1 positions comprised of 531.0 capital positions and 159.1 operating positions.
Municipal Licensing and Standards
20. The 2025 Operating Budget for Municipal Licensing and Standards of $86.885 million gross, $59.363 million revenue, and $27.523 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Bylaw Compliance and Enforcement |
49,992.5 |
7,633.0 |
42,359.5 |
|
Licences and Permits |
18,776.2 |
48,287.5 |
(29,511.3) |
|
Animal Services |
18,116.7 |
3,442.1 |
14,674.6 |
|
Total Program Budget |
86,885.4 |
59,362.6 |
27,522.8 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Municipal Licensing and Standards of 670.5 positions comprised of 667.5 operating positions and 3.0 capital positions.
and a further:
- $1.368 million gross and $0 net and 10.0 operating positions, offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts for the RentSafeTO for Tenants Program.
Policy, Planning, Finance and Administration
21. The 2025 Operating Budget for Policy, Planning, Finance and Administration of $27.739 million gross, $21.752 million revenue and $5.987 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Corporate Leadership |
8,561.7 |
7,151.1 |
1,410.6 |
|
Organizational Effectiveness |
597.5 |
30.0 |
567.5 |
|
Financial Management |
10,109.6 |
7,800.9 |
2,308.7 |
|
Program Support |
8,470.3 |
6,770.2 |
1,700.1 |
|
Total Program Budget |
27,739.1 |
21,752.2 |
5,986.9 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Policy, Planning, Finance and Administration of 210.1 positions comprised of 37 capital positions and 173.1 operating positions.
Solid Waste Management Services
22. The 2025 Operating Budget for Solid Waste Management Services of $428.262 million gross expenditures, $443.787 million revenue, and $15.525 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Capital Contribution ($000s) |
|
City Beautification |
50,173.2 |
11,221.4 |
(38,951.8) |
|
Residual Management |
63,038.0 |
12,352.7 |
(50,685.3) |
|
Solid Waste Collection and Transfer |
159,918.0 |
387,931.3 |
228,013.3 |
|
Solid Waste Education and Enforcement |
9,013.1 |
128.0 |
(8,885.1) |
|
Solid Waste Processing and Transport |
146,119.8 |
32,153.5 |
(113,966.3) |
|
Total Program Budget |
428,262.1 |
443,786.9 |
15,524.8 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Solid Waste Management Services of 1,192.3 positions is comprised of 70.3 capital positions and 1,122.0 operating positions.
Toronto Emergency Management
23. The 2025 Operating Budget for Toronto Emergency Management of $8.224 million gross, $2.977 million revenue and $5.247 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Toronto Emergency Management |
8,224.0 |
2,977.4 |
5,246.6 |
|
Total Program Budget |
8,224.0 |
2,977.4 |
5,246.6 |
which is inclusive of:
- $2.006 million for costs related to planning and hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto.
- The 2025 staff complement for Toronto Emergency Management consists of 44.0 operating positions.
Toronto Water
24. The 2025 Operating Budget for Toronto Water of $525.997 million gross, $1,610.763 million revenue and $1,084.766 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Capital from Current Contribution ($000s) |
|
Water Treatment and Supply |
215,007.4 |
703,211.3 |
488,203.9 |
|
Wastewater Collection and Treatment |
260,634.4 |
895,476.9 |
634,842.5 |
|
Stormwater Management |
50,355.1 |
12,074.7 |
(38,280.4) |
|
Total Program Budget |
525,996.9 |
1,610,762.9 |
1,084,766.0 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Toronto Water of 1,937.3 positions comprised of 141.0 capital positions and 1,796.3 operating positions.
Transit Expansion
25. The 2025 Operating Budget for Transit Expansion of $12.080 million gross, $9.386 million revenue and $2.694 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Program Management and Planning |
6,944.9 |
5,285.9 |
1,659.0 |
|
Capital Implementation Coordination |
5,135.1 |
4,100.3 |
1,034.8 |
|
Total Program Budget |
12,080.0 |
9,386.2 |
2,693.8 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Transit Expansion of 77.0 positions comprised of 18.0 capital positions and 59.0 operating positions.
Transportation Services
26. The 2025 Operating Budget for Transportation Services of $561.746 million gross, $266.514 million revenue and $295.232 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Permits and Applications |
27,366.8 |
94,124.4 |
(66,696.6) |
|
Road and Sidewalk Management |
317,175.8 |
122,199.3 |
194,858.5 |
|
Transportation Safety and Operations |
217,203.2 |
50,190.2 |
166,070.0 |
|
Total Program Budget |
561,745.8 |
266,514.0 |
295,231.9 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Transportation Services of 1,736.3 positions comprised of 217.1 capital positions and 1,519.2 operating positions.
DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH SERVICES
City Planning
27. The 2025 Operating Budget for City Planning of $73.876 million gross, $63.391 million revenue and $10.486 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
City Building and Policy Development |
25,567.5 |
5,114.3 |
20,453.1 |
|
Development Review, Decision and Implementation |
48,308.9 |
58,276.4 |
(9,967.4) |
|
Total Program Budget |
73,876.4 |
63,390.7 |
10,485.7 |
- The 2025 staff complement for City Planning of 564.0 positions comprised of 16.1 capital positions and 547.9 operating positions.
Development Review
28. The 2025 Operating Budget for Development Review of $9.676 million gross, $9.676 million revenue and $0 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Development Review |
9,676.0 |
9,676.0 |
0.0 |
|
Total Program Budget |
9,676.0 |
9,676.0 |
0.0 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Development Review of 50.0 operating positions.
Housing Secretariat
29. The 2025 Operating Budget for Housing Secretariat of $840.057 million gross, $259.653 million revenue and $580.404 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Housing Development, Revitalization and Improvement |
5,220.4 |
3,574.7 |
1,645.7 |
|
Housing System Policy and Strategy |
7,350.7 |
1,871.9 |
5,478.9 |
|
Tenant Access and Support |
19,243.5 |
9,473.0 |
9,770.5 |
|
Housing Stability Services |
808,242.3 |
244,733.4 |
563,508.9 |
|
Total Program Budget |
840,056.9 |
259,652.9 |
580,404.0 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Housing Secretariat of 278 positions comprised of 19 capital positions and 259 operating positions.
and a further;
a. increase of $0.363 million gross and $0 net, from the Social Housing Stabilization Reserve Fund for the Toronto Tenant Support Program as an additional measure to prevent renovictions.
Toronto Building
30. The 2025 Operating Budget for Toronto Building of $91.900 million gross, $107.666 million revenue and ($15.766) million net revenue for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Building Permission and Information |
50,178.4 |
57,905.0 |
(7,726.6) |
|
Building Compliance |
41,721.2 |
49,761.0 |
(8,039.8) |
|
Total Program Budget |
91,899.6 |
107,666.0 |
(15,766.4) |
- The 2025 staff complement for Toronto Building comprised of 641.0 operating positions.
CORPORATE SERVICES
Corporate Real Estate Management
31. The 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Real Estate Management of $232.998 million gross, $108.535 million revenue, and $124.463 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Facilities Management |
202,569.4 |
45,812.0 |
156,757.4 |
|
Real Estate |
30,428.4 |
62,722.7 |
(32,294.3) |
|
Total Program Budget |
232,997.8 |
108,534.7 |
124,463.1 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Corporate Real Estate Management of 1,063.4 positions comprised of 102.1 capital positions and 961.3 operating positions.
Customer Experience (311 Toronto)
32. The 2025 Operating Budget for Customer Experience of $25.352 million gross, $9.727 million revenue and $15.625 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
CXD Development |
5,636.0 |
2,521.8 |
3,114.2 |
|
CXD Service Delivery |
19,716.1 |
7,205.0 |
12,511.1 |
|
Total Program Budget |
25,352.1 |
9,726.8 |
15,625.3 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Customer Experience of 216.5 positions comprised of 19.0 capital positions and 197.5 operating positions.
Environment and Climate
33. The 2025 Operating Budget for Environment and Climate of $24.796 million gross, $9.105 million revenue and $15.691 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Environment and Climate |
24,795.6 |
9,104.6 |
15,691.0 |
|
Total Program Budget |
24,795.6 |
9,104.6 |
15,691.0 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Environment and Climate comprised of 125.6 operating positions.
Fleet Services
34. The 2025 Operating Budget for Fleet Services of $79.096 million gross, $44.295 million revenue and $34.802 million net expenditures for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Fleet Management |
58,412.4 |
30,976.1 |
27,436.3 |
|
Fuel Management |
20,683.6 |
13,318.4 |
7,365.2 |
|
Total Fleet Services Budget |
79,096.0 |
44,294.5 |
34,801.5 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Fleet Services of 211.0 positions comprised of 207.0 operating and 4.0 capital positions.
Office of the Chief Information Security Officer
35. The 2025 Operating Budget for Office of the Chief Information Security Officer of $35.127 million gross and $34.526 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Office of the Chief Information Security Officer |
$35,127.2 |
$601.1 |
$34,526.1 |
|
Total Program Budget |
$35,127.2 |
$601.1 |
$34,526.1 |
- The 2025 staff complement comprised of 96.0 operating positions.
Technology Services
36. The 2025 Operating Budget for Technology Services of $199.862 million gross, $60.215 million revenue, and $139.647 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Technology Services |
199,862.1 |
60,215.0 |
139,647.0 |
|
Total Program Budget |
199,862.1 |
60,215.0 |
139,647.0 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Technology Services of 843.0 positions comprised of 172.0 capital positions and 671.0 operating positions.
FINANCE AND TREASURY SERVICES
Financial Operations and Control
37. The 2025 Operating Budget for Financial Operations and Control of $83.029 million gross, $53.855 million revenue and $29.174 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Accounting Services |
$14,045.4 |
$2,040.6 |
$12,004.8 |
|
Pension, Payroll and Employee Benefits |
$21,503.2 |
$3,867.5 |
$17,635.7 |
|
Revenue Services |
$47,480.2 |
$47,947.1 |
($466.9) |
|
Total Program Budget |
$83,028.8 |
$53,855.2 |
$29,173.5 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Financial Operations and Control of 588.0 positions is comprised of 45.7 capital positions and 542.3 operating positions.
Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
38. The 2025 Operating Budget for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of $58.755 million gross, $25.426 million revenue and $33.329 million net for the following services, as amended by Part 39 below:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Financial Planning |
10,388.2 |
2,178.8 |
8,209.4 |
|
Financial Strategy and Policy |
4,505.2 |
1,213.2 |
3,292.0 |
|
Internal Audit |
3,050.9 |
255.8 |
2,795.1 |
|
Insurance and Risk Management |
2,130.8 |
2,130.8 |
0.0 |
|
Capital Markets |
2,029.7 |
135.0 |
1,894.7 |
|
Purchasing and Materials Management |
22,497.8 |
5,870.1 |
16,627.6 |
|
Strategic Enterprise Integration and Modernization |
14,152.5 |
13,642.4 |
510.1 |
|
Total Program Budget |
58,755.0 |
25,426.0 |
33,329.0 |
- The 2025 staff complement for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer of 423.0 positions comprised of 134.0 capital positions and 289.0 operating positions.
39. An increase to the 2025 Operating Budget for Purchasing and Materials Management Division by $80,000 to support the City of Toronto’s local procurement efforts, offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts of the $3 million in total contributions related to 2025 emergent budget priorities.
CITY MANAGER AND OTHER CITY PROGRAMS
City Clerk's Office
40. The 2025 Operating Budget for City Clerk’s Office of $58.743 million gross, $19.910 million revenue and $38.833 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Elect Government |
9,078.1 |
9,078.1 |
0.0 |
|
Make Government Work |
35,921.9 |
9,375.8 |
26,546.1 |
|
Open Government |
13,742.8 |
1,455.8 |
12,287.1 |
|
Total Program Budget |
58,742.8 |
19,909.7 |
38,833.2 |
- The 2025 staff complement for City Clerk’s Office of 393.0 positions comprised of 21.4 capital positions and 371.6 operating positions.
City Council
41. The 2025 Operating Budget for City Council of $26.322 million gross, $0.395 million revenue and $25.927 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
City Council |
26,321.8 |
395.1 |
25,926.7 |
City Manager's Office
42. The 2025 Operating Budget for the City Manager’s Office of $144.408 million gross, $65.142 million revenue and $79.267 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Executive Administration |
7,394.5 |
0.0 |
7,394.5 |
|
Governance and Corporate Strategy/Intergovernmental and Agency Relations |
4,188.6 |
0.0 |
4,188.6 |
|
Strategic Partnerships |
1,069.3 |
300.0 |
769.3 |
|
Strategic Public and Employee Communications |
12,425.5 |
1,510.1 |
10,915.4 |
|
People and Equity |
60,949.1 |
7,784.8 |
53,164.3 |
|
Indigenous Affairs Office |
2,834.4 |
0.0 |
2,834.4 |
|
55,546.6 |
55,546.6 |
0.0 |
|
|
Total Program Budget |
144,408.0 |
65,141.5 |
79,266.5 |
- The 2025 staff complement for the City Manager’s Office of 547.0 positions comprised of 17.0 capital positions and 530.0 operating positions.
- The total planning costs for the 2025 Operating Budget for FIFA World Cup 2026 Toronto Secretariat is $55.547 million gross, $55.547 million revenue and $0 million net. The delivery of the FIFA World Cup 2026 is a multi-program effort. Of the $55.547 million budget, $8.710 million related to planning and hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026 are included in the respective Division and Agency Budgets, as noted in the table below:
|
Division/Agency: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Toronto Police Services |
5,078.0 |
5,078.0 |
0.0 |
|
Toronto Emergency Management |
2,006.2 |
2,006.2 |
0.0 |
|
Toronto Paramedic Services |
1,525.5 |
1,525.5 |
0.0 |
|
Social Development, Finance and Administration |
100.0 |
100.0 |
0.0 |
|
Total |
8,709.7 |
8,709.7 |
0.0 |
Legal Services
43. The 2025 Operating Budget for Legal Services of $73.988 million gross, $31.429 million revenue and $42.559 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Civil Litigation |
19,697.7 |
8,384.7 |
11,313.0 |
|
Prosecution |
20,117.2 |
1,413.4 |
18,703.8 |
|
Solicitor |
34,173.3 |
21,631.3 |
12,542.0 |
|
Total Program Budget |
73,998.2 |
31,429.4 |
42,558.8 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Legal Services of 451 positions comprised of 35 capital positions and 416 operating positions.
Office of the Mayor
44. The 2025 Operating Budget for the Office of the Mayor of $3.061 million gross and net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Total Office Budget |
3,061.4 |
0.0 |
3,061.4 |
ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICES
Office of the Auditor General
45. The 2025 Operating Budget for the Auditor General’s Office of $8.651 million gross and net for the following:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Total Auditor General’s Office Budget |
$8,651.3 |
$0.0 |
$8,651.3 |
- The 2025 staff complement for the Auditor General’s Office of 44.0 positions, comprised of 44.0 operating positions.
Office of the Integrity Commissioner
46. The 2025 Operating Budget for the Office of the Integrity Commissioner of $0.831 million gross, $0.100 million revenue and $0.731 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Total Office Budget |
830.8 |
100.0 |
730.8 |
- The 2025 staff complement for the Office of the Integrity Commissioner of 3.0 positions comprised of 0.0 capital positions and 3.0 operating positions.
Ombudsman Toronto
47. The 2025 Operating Budget for Ombudsman Toronto of $3.986 million gross and net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Total Office Budget |
$3,985.6 |
$0.0 |
$3,985.6 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Ombudsman Toronto of 24 positions comprised of 0.0 capital positions and 24.0 operating positions.
Toronto Lobbyist Registrar
48. The 2025 Operating Budget for Toronto Lobbyist Registrar of $1.420 million gross and net:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Total Office Budget |
$1,420.0 |
$0.0 |
$1,420.0 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Toronto Lobbyist Registrar of 8.3 positions comprised of 0.0 capital positions and 8.3 operating positions.
AGENCIES
CreateTO
49. The 2025 Operating Budget for CreateTO of $18.953 million gross, $18.953 million revenue and $0.0 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
CreateTO |
18,953.2 |
18,953.2 |
0.0 |
|
Total Program Budget |
18,953.2 |
18,953.2 |
0.0 |
- The 2025 staff complement for CreateTO of 84.0 positions is comprised entirely of operating positions.
Exhibition Place
50. The 2025 Operating Budget for Exhibition Place of $67.863 million gross, $67.413 million revenue and $0.450 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Conventions, Conferences and Meetings |
5,642.4 |
6,242.4 |
(600.0) |
|
Exhibition Place Asset Management |
21,258.0 |
7,071.0 |
14,187.0 |
|
Exhibition Place Parking Access |
3,989.3 |
8,633.7 |
(4,644.4) |
|
Exhibitions and Events |
36,972.8 |
45,465.4 |
(8,492.6) |
|
Total Program Budget |
67,862.5 |
67,412.5 |
450.0 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Exhibition Place of 356.0 positions comprised of 7.0 capital positions and 349.0 operating positions.
Heritage Toronto
51. The 2025 Operating Budget for Heritage Toronto of $1.441 million gross, $0.758 million revenue and $0.683 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Heritage Fundraising and Partnership Development |
170.9 |
436.1 |
(265.2) |
|
Heritage Promotion and Education |
1,270.3 |
322.2 |
948.1 |
|
Total Program Budget |
1,441.2 |
758.3 |
682.9 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Heritage Toronto comprised of 10.8 operating positions.
Sankofa Square (Yonge-Dundas Square)
52. The 2025 Operating Budget for Sankofa Square of $3,464.4 million gross, $1,967.5 million revenue and $1,496.9 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Public Square and Event Venue |
3,464.4 |
1,967.5 |
1,496.9 |
|
Total Program Budget |
3,464.4 |
1,967.5 |
1,496.9 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Sankofa Square is comprised of 8.0 operating positions.
TO Live
53. The 2025 Operating Budget for TO Live of $45.511 million gross, $39.363 million revenue and $6.148 million net for the following service:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Theatrical and Other Cultural Events and Building Operations |
$45,511.0 |
$39,362.7 |
$6,148.3 |
|
Total Program Budget |
$45,511.0 |
$39,362.7 |
$6,148.3 |
- The 2025 staff complement for TO Live of 256.3 positions is comprised of 12.0 capital positions and 244.3 operating positions.
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
54. The 2025 Operating Budget for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority of $11.935 million gross, $5.887 million revenue and $6.049 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority |
11,935.4 |
5,886.5 |
6,049.0 |
|
Total Program Budget |
11,935.4 |
5,886.5 |
6,049.0 |
Toronto Atmospheric Fund
55. The 2025 Operating Budget for Toronto Atmospheric Fund of $12.224 million gross, $12.224 million revenue and $0.0 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Toronto Atmospheric Fund |
12,224.0 |
12,224.0 |
0.0 |
|
Total Program Budget |
12,224.0 |
12,224.0 |
0.0 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Toronto Atmospheric Fund of 42 positions is comprised entirely of operating positions.
Toronto Parking Authority
56. The 2025 Operating Budget for Toronto Parking Authority of $144.174 million gross, $186.095 million revenue and $41.921 million net revenue for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Off-Street Parking |
106,082.0 |
100,308.6 |
5,773.4 |
|
On-Street Parking |
14,487.0 |
71,001.9 |
(56,514.9) |
|
Toronto Bike Share |
23,605.0 |
14,784.0 |
8,821.0 |
|
Total Program Budget |
144,174.0 |
186,094.5 |
(41,920.5) |
- The 2025 staff complement for Toronto Parking Authority consists of 326.5 positions.
Toronto Police Service
57. The 2025 Operating Budget for the Toronto Police Service of $1,418.2 million gross, $198.0 million revenue and $1,220.1 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Toronto Police Service |
1,418,150.5 |
198,043.1 |
1,220,107.4 |
|
Total Program Budget |
1,418,150.5 |
198,043.1 |
1,220,107.4 |
which is inclusive of:
- $5.078 million for costs related to planning and hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Toronto.
and a further:
a. increase of $63.327 million gross and net in the 2025 Operating Budget, offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts, for the impacts from the 2024 collective agreement.
- The 2025 staff complement for the Toronto Police Service comprised of 8,207 positions.
Toronto Police Service Board
58. The 2025 Operating Budget for the Toronto Police Service Board of $3.442 million gross, $1.066 million revenue and $2.376 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Toronto Police Service Board |
3,441.7 |
1,065.7 |
2,376.0 |
|
Total Program Budget |
3,441.7 |
1,065.7 |
2,376.0 |
and a further:
a. increase of $0.089 million gross and net in the 2025 Operating Budget, offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts, for the impacts from the 2024 collective agreement.
- The 2025 staff complement for the Toronto Police Service Board is comprised of 10.5 operating positions.
Toronto Police Service Parking Enforcement Unit
59. The 2025 Operating Budget for the Toronto Police Service Parking Enforcement Unit of $57.510 million gross, $2.145 million revenue and $55.365 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Toronto Police Service Parking Enforcement Unit |
57,509.8 |
2,145.3 |
55,364.5 |
|
Total Program Budget |
57,509.8 |
2,145.3 |
55,364.5 |
and a further:
a. increase of $2.167 million gross and net in the 2025 Operating Budget, offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts, for the impacts from the 2024 collective agreement.
- The 2025 staff complement for the Toronto Police Service Parking Enforcement Unit is comprised of 394.0 operating positions.
Toronto Public Health
60. The 2025 Operating Budget for Toronto Public Health of $288.576 million gross, $202.870 million revenue and $85.706 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Chronic Diseases and Injury Prevention |
56,268.2 |
32,943.6 |
23,324.6 |
|
Emergency Preparedness |
2,799.5 |
1,567.4 |
1,232.1 |
|
Environmental Health |
25,726.9 |
22,421.5 |
3,305.4 |
|
Family Health |
106,608.3 |
77,299.0 |
29,309.3 |
|
Infectious Diseases |
76,649.5 |
57,377.1 |
19,272.4 |
|
Public Health Foundations |
20,523.2 |
11,261.5 |
9,261.7 |
|
Total Program Budget |
288,575.6 |
202,870.1 |
85,705.5 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Toronto Public Health of 1,884.4 positions comprised of 10.0 capital positions and 1,874.4 operating positions.
Toronto Public Library
61. The 2025 Operating Budget for Toronto Public Library of $268.903 million gross, $21.768 million revenue and $247.135 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Toronto Public Library |
268,903.0 |
21,768.3 |
247,134.7 |
|
Total Program Budget |
268.903.0 |
21.768.3 |
247,134.7 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Toronto Public Library of 1,950.8 positions comprised of 5.0 capital positions and 1,945.8 operating positions.
Toronto Transit Commission
62. The 2025 Operating Budget for Toronto Transit Commission of $2,818.723 million gross, $1,431.976 million revenue and $1,386.747 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
TTC Conventional |
2,636,123.0 |
1,422,542.1 |
1,213,581.9 |
|
Wheel-Trans |
182,600.2 |
9,434.0 |
173,166.2 |
|
Total Program Budget |
2,818,723.2 |
1,431,976.1 |
1,386,747.1 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Toronto Transit Commission of 18,201 positions comprised of 3,285 capital positions and 14,916 operating positions.
Toronto Zoo
63. The 2025 Operating Budget for Toronto Zoo of $72.795 million gross, $59.855 million revenue and $12.940 million net for the following services:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditures ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Expenditures ($000s) |
|
Zoo Conservation Science |
27,859.9 |
2,762.2 |
25,097.7 |
|
Zoo Visitor Services |
44,934.6 |
57,092.7 |
(12,158.1) |
|
Total Program Budget |
72,794.5 |
59,854.9 |
12,939.6 |
- The 2025 staff complement for Toronto Zoo comprised of 455.0 operating positions.
Corporate Accounts
64. The 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts of $2.529 billion gross, $3.190 billion revenue and $0.662 billion net revenue comprised of the following accounts:
|
Service: |
Gross Expenditure ($000s) |
Revenue ($000s) |
Net Exp. / (Revenue) ($000s) |
|
Capital and Corporate Financing |
1,270,785.8 |
391,052.9 |
879,732.9 |
|
Non-Program Expenditures |
808,292.7 |
199,436.8 |
608,855.9 |
|
Non-Program Revenues |
425,016.8 |
2,589,520.4 |
(2,164,503.6) |
|
13,280.4 |
371.6 |
12,908.8 |
|
|
11,523.2 |
10,064.5 |
1,458.7 |
|
|
Total Non-Program Budget |
2,528,898.9 |
3,190,446.2 |
(661,547.3) |
which is inclusive of:
- the contribution of $383.757 million to the City Building Reserve Fund from the dedicated City Building levy for priority transit and housing capital projects
- the contribution of $40.699 million to the Scarborough Transit Reserve Fund from the dedicated special property tax levy, in support of commitments to transit investments
- the contributions and withdrawals to / from reserves in Corporate Accounts as indicated in Appendix 1.
- funding for the continuation of the existing Solid Waste Rebates for Low Income Seniors, Disabled and Multi-Residential customers
- the 2025 operating budget for Parking Tag Operations as set out in Briefing Note 9 - 2025 Operating Budget Briefing Note - Parking Tags Enforcement and Operations attached as background to BU9.1
- $3.000 million in Non-Program Expenditures related to 2025 emergent budget priorities.
- The 2025 staff complement for Parking Tag Operations is 394 operating positions
- The 2025 staff complement for Association of Community Centres is 98.9 operating positions
- The 2025 staff complement for Arena Boards of Management is 68 operating positions.
and a further:
a. decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts, of $65.583 million for the impacts from the 2024 collective agreements for Toronto Police Service, Toronto Police Service Board, and Toronto Police Service Parking Enforcement Unit.
b. decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts of $1.368 million gross and $0 net, for Municipal Licensing and Standards for the RentSafeTO for Tenants Program.
2025-2034 CAPITAL BUDGET AND PLAN
The Mayor has prepared, for City Council's consideration, the 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan, noting that all sub-projects with third party financing are subject to the receipt of such financing, or an agreement as appropriate, in 2025 and if such funding is not forthcoming, their priority and funding and approval to spend will need to be reassessed by City Council relative to other City-financed priorities and needs, as follows:
COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES
Children's Services
65. The 2025 Capital Budget for Children’s Services with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $89.720 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Children's Services.
66. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for Children’s Services totalling $16.460 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Children's Services.
Economic Development and Culture
67. The 2025 Capital Budget for Economic Development and Culture with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $48.919 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Economic Development and Culture.
68. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for Economic Development and Culture totalling $145.531 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Economic Development and Culture.
Parks, Forestry and Recreation
69. The 2025 Capital Budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $1,998.482 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
70. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for Parks, Forestry and Recreation totalling $2,315.756 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Parks, Forestry and Recreation.
Seniors Services and Long-Term Care
71. The 2025 Capital Budget for Seniors Services and Long-Term Care with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $468.328 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Seniors Services and Long-Term Care.
72. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for Seniors Services and Long-Term Care totalling $56.502 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Seniors Services and Long-Term Care.
Toronto Employment and Social Services
73. The 2025 Capital Budget for Toronto Employment and Social Services with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $0.600 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Employment and Social Services.
74. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for Toronto Employment and Social Services totalling $8.400 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Employment and Social Services.
Toronto Fire Services
75. The 2025 Capital Budget for Toronto Fire Services with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $46.184 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Fire Services.
76. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for Toronto Fire Services totalling $27.100 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Fire Services.
Toronto Paramedic Services
77. The 2025 Capital Budget for Toronto Paramedic Services with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $146.316 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Paramedic Services.
78. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for Toronto Paramedic Services totalling $120.902 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Paramedic Services.
Toronto Shelter and Support Services
79. The 2025 Capital Budget for Toronto Shelter and Support Services with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $904.517 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Shelter and Support Services.
80. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for Toronto Shelter and Support Services totalling $52.587 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Shelter and Support Services.
INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
Solid Waste Management Services
81. The 2025 Capital Budget for Solid Waste Management Services with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $731.552 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Solid Waste Management Services.
82. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for Solid Waste Management Services totalling $690.015 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Solid Waste Management Services.
Toronto Water
83. The 2025 Capital Budget for Toronto Water with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $9,914.224 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Water.
84. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for Toronto Water totalling $7,826.830 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Water.
Transit Expansion
85. The 2025 Capital Budget for Transit Expansion with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $855.236 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Transit Expansion.
Transportation Services
86. The 2025 Capital Budget for Transportation Services with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $5.119 billion as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Transportation Services.
87. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for Transportation Services totalling $1.012 billion in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Transportation Services.
DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH SERVICES
City Planning
88. The 2025 Capital Budget for City Planning with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $10.607 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for City Planning and Development Review.
89. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for City Planning totalling $49.750 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for City Planning and Development Review.
Housing Secretariat
90. The 2025 Capital Budget for Housing Secretariat with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $3,442.673 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Housing Secretariat.
Waterfront Revitalization Initiative
91. The 2025 Capital Budget for Waterfront Revitalization Initiative with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $403.927 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Waterfront Revitalization Initiative.
CORPORATE SERVICES
Corporate Real Estate Management
92. The 2025 Capital Budget for Corporate Real Estate Management with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $1,420.422 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Corporate Real Estate Management.
93. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for Corporate Real Estate Management totalling $541.823 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Corporate Real Estate Management.
Customer Experience (311 Toronto)
94. The 2025 Capital Budget for Customer Experience with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $5.675 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Customer Experience.
95. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for Customer Experience totalling $0.165 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Customer Experience.
Environment and Climate
96. The 2025 Capital Budget for Environment and Climate with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $81.265 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Environment and Climate.
97. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for Environment and Climate totalling $220.000 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Environment and Climate.
Fleet Services
98. The 2025 Capital Budget for Fleet Services with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $723.402 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Fleet Services.
99. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for Fleet Services totalling $1,127.096 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Fleet Services.
Office of the Chief Information Security Officer
100. The 2025 Capital Budget for the Office of the Chief Information Security Officer with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $17.156 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Office of the Chief Information Security Officer.
Technology Services
101. The 2025 Capital Budget for Technology Services with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $607.884 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Technology Services.
102. The 2026-2033 Capital Plan for Technology Services totalling $9.215 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Technology Services.
FINANCE AND TREASURY SERVICES
Financial Operations and Control
103. The 2025 Capital Budget for Financial Operations and Control with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $70.476 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Financial Operations and Control.
104. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for Financial Operations and Control totalling $10.950 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Financial Operations and Control.
Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
105. The 2025 Capital Budget for the Officer of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $24.921 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
106. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for the Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer totalling $1.000 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Office of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
CITY MANAGER AND OTHER CITY PROGRAMS
City Clerk's Office
107. The 2025 Capital Budget for the City Clerk’s Office with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $7.447 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for City Clerk's Office.
108. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for the City Clerk’s Office totalling $29.735 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for City Clerk's Office.
ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICES
Ombudsman Toronto
109. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for Ombudsman Toronto totalling $0.800 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Ombudsman Toronto.
Toronto Lobbyist Registrar
110. The 2025 Capital Budget for Toronto Lobbyist Registrar with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $0.730 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar.
111. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for Toronto Lobbyist Registrar totalling $1.0 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for the Toronto Lobbyist Registrar.
AGENCIES
Exhibition Place
112. The 2025 Capital Budget for Exhibition Place with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $123.241 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Exhibition Place.
113. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for Exhibition Place totalling $162.795 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Exhibition Place.
Sankofa Square (Yonge-Dundas Square)
114. The 2025 Capital Budget for Sankofa Square with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $0.060 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Sankofa Square.
115. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for Sankofa Square totalling $0.418 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Sankofa Square.
TO Live
116. The 2025 Capital Budget for TO Live with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $77.513 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for TO Live.
117. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for TO Live totalling $127.765 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for TO Live.
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
118. The 2025 Capital Budget for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $22.504 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
119. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority totalling $266.540 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto and Region Conservation Authority.
Toronto Parking Authority
120. The 2025 Capital Budget for Toronto Parking Authority with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $328.284 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Parking Authority.
121. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for Toronto Parking Authority totalling $70.328 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Parking Authority.
Toronto Police Service
122. The 2025 Capital Budget for the Toronto Police Service with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $171.763 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Police Service.
123. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for the Toronto Police Service totalling $946.142 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Police Service.
Toronto Public Health
124. The 2025 Capital Budget for Toronto Public Health with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $14.153 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Public Health.
125. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for Toronto Public Health totalling $1.848 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Public Health.
Toronto Public Library
126. The 2025 Capital Budget for Toronto Public Library with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $286.202 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Public Library.
127. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for Toronto Public Library totalling $348.808 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Public Library.
Toronto Transit Commission
128. The 2025 Capital Budget for the Toronto Transit Commission with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $12.277 billion detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Transit Commission.
129. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for the Toronto Transit Commission totalling $4.118 billion in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Transit Commission.
Toronto Zoo
130. The 2025 Capital Budget for Toronto Zoo with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $71.624 million as detailed by project in Appendix 5a to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Zoo.
131. The 2026-2034 Capital Plan for Toronto Zoo totalling $240.854 million in project estimates as detailed by project in Appendix 5b to the 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes for Toronto Zoo.
Corporate Initiatives
132. The 2025 Capital Budget and Plan for Corporate Initiatives with cash flows and future year commitments totalling $0.805 million as detailed in Appendix 2.1 to the report (January 11, 2025) from the City Manager and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
OPERATING BUDGET FUNDING SOURCES
133. The Mayor's Proposed 2025 Operating Budget of $18.85 billion is to be funded by funding sources described in the table below:
|
Source |
Billions |
|
Property Tax Revenue |
$5.64 |
|
Federal and Provincial Revenue |
$4.78 |
|
Rate Program Revenue based on:
- the imposition of the interim 2025 water and wastewater consumption rates and service fees as detailed in Appendix 5 as the final rates and fees for 2025
- the imposition of the interim 2025 solid waste management service rates and fees as detailed in Appendix 5 as the final rates and fees for 2025, subject to the deletion of Reference 163 from Appendix 5
|
$2.24 |
|
Withdrawals from Reserves/Reserve Funds as set out in Appendix 1
- a one-time draw from the Social Housing Stabilization Reserve Fund of $0.363 million.
|
$1.31 |
|
Transit Fares |
$1.16 |
|
Revenues from User Fees including:
- revenues based on inflationary adjustments made pursuant to delegated authority outlined in Appendix 4
- revenues based on new fees and adjustments to existing fees outlined in Appendix 3 |
$0.85 |
|
Fines |
$0.25 |
|
Other Revenue |
$1.08 |
|
Land Transfer Tax |
$0.99 |
|
Transfers from Capital |
$0.28 |
|
Investment Income |
$0.27 |
|
Total |
$18.85 |
CAPITAL BUDGET AND PLAN FUNDING SOURCES
134. The Mayor's Proposed 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan of $59.60 billion is to be funded by funding source described in the table below:
|
Source |
Billions |
|
Utility - Water Rate Revenue |
$16.13 |
|
Debt |
$10.52 |
|
City Building Fund Tax Revenue |
$8.52 |
|
Recoverable Debt |
$1.60 |
|
Development Charges Revenue |
$6.08 |
|
Federal Funding |
$4.16 |
|
Provincial Funding** |
$3.85 |
|
Capital from Current |
$3.58 |
|
Reserve/Reserve Funds |
$3.51 |
|
Other |
$1.65 |
|
Total |
$59.6 |
Statutory - City of Toronto Act, 2006
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mpb/bgrd/backgroundfile-253054.pdf
(January 29, 2025) Report from Mayor Olivia Chow on the Proposed 2025 Operating and Capital Budget
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mpb/bgrd/backgroundfile-252919.pdf
Appendix 1 - Contributions and Withdrawals to/from Reserves and Reserve Funds
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mpb/bgrd/backgroundfile-253019.pdf
Appendix 2 - 2025 Capital and Operating Budget Notes and 2025-2034 Capital Plans
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mpb/bgrd/backgroundfile-253020.pdf
Appendix 3 - User Fee Adjustments (Above Inflation Increases, New Fees, Discontinuations, Rationalizations, Transfers and Technical Adjustments)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mpb/bgrd/backgroundfile-253021.pdf
Appendix 4 - User Fee Inflationary Adjustments
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mpb/bgrd/backgroundfile-253022.pdf
Appendix 5 - Rate Programs - Final Rates and Fees
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mpb/bgrd/backgroundfile-253023.pdf
City Council-Amended Appendix 5 - Rate Programs - Final Rates and Fees
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mpb/bgrd/backgroundfile-253418.pdf
Communications (City Council)
(January 22, 2025) Letter from Ruth Williams (MPB.Main)
(January 23, 2025) E-mail from James D Golding (MPB.Main)
(January 24, 2025) E-mail from Dustin Hilbig (MPB.Main)
(January 24, 2025) E-mail from Daniel Dorenbush (MPB.Main)
(January 24, 2025) E-mail from Nat Karpovskaia and Elitsa Manolo (MPB.Main)
(January 24, 2025) E-mail from Joyce McBride (MPB.Main)
(January 25, 2025) E-mail from Elizabeth Speers (MPB.Main)
(January 25, 2025) E-mail from Tim Caven (MPB.Main)
(January 25, 2025) E-mail from Audrey Berend (MPB.Main)
(January 25, 2025) E-mail from Paul W Rodger (MPB.Main)
(January 26, 2025) E-mail from Willians Leon (MPB.Main)
(January 26, 2025) E-mail from Colin Mattison (MPB.Main)
(January 27, 2025) E-mail from Elka Aranzalez Reales (MPB.Main)
(January 27, 2025) E-mail from Pat Katsis (MPB.Main)
(January 28, 2025) E-mail from Joe Fernandes (MPB.Main)
(January 28, 2025) Letter from Louise Hidinger, on behalf of Clean Indoor Air Toronto (MPB.Main)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mpb/comm/communicationfile-187596.pdf
(January 29, 2025) E-mail from Vito Greto (MPB.Main)
(January 29, 2025) E-mail from Mike Dicecco (MPB.Main)
(January 30, 2025) Submission from Amber Lee Rowe Lewis-Grant (MPB.Main)
(January 30, 2025) E-mail from Avonnelle Arch (MPB.Main)
(January 31, 2025) E-mail from Daphne Browne (MPB.Main)
(January 31, 2025) E-mail from David Barbieri (MPB.Main)
(February 2, 2025) Letter from Paul Wemple (MPB.Main)
(February 6, 2025) Letter from Elizabeth McIsaac, Housing Rights Advisory Committee (MPB.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mpb/comm/communicationfile-187627.pdf
(February 7, 2025) Letter from How-Sen Chong, Toronto Environmental Alliance (MPB.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mpb/comm/communicationfile-187628.pdf
(February 7, 2025) Letter from Sharon Bider, on behalf of Toronto350.org (MPB.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mpb/comm/communicationfile-187599.pdf
(February 7, 2025) E-mail from Tracy Kang (MPB.Supp)
(February 7, 2025) Letter from Andria Babbington, President, Toronto and York Region Labour Council (MPB.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mpb/comm/communicationfile-187674.pdf
(February 9, 2025) E-mail from Michael and Greg Skora (MPB.Supp)
(February 9, 2025) E-mail from Xiao Jing (MPB.Supp)
(February 10, 2025) Letter from Dave Wilkes, President and Chief Executive Officer, Building Industry and Land Development Association (MPB.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mpb/comm/communicationfile-187611.pdf
(February 10, 2025) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (MPB.Supp)
(February 10, 2025) Letter from Shelly Gordon on behalf of Seniors for Climate Action Now Toronto (MPB.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mpb/comm/communicationfile-187646.pdf
(February 10, 2025) E-mail from Melissa Wong, on behalf of Social Planning Toronto (MPB.Supp)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mpb/comm/communicationfile-187647.pdf
(February 10, 2025) Letter from Brad Evoy, Executive Director, Disability Justice Network of Ontario (MPB.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mpb/comm/communicationfile-187676.pdf
(February 10, 2025) E-mail from Chris Lawrence (MPB.New)
(February 11, 2025) Letter from Ruth Williams, President, St. Clair Gardens Residents Association (MPB.New)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mpb/comm/communicationfile-187648.pdf
(January 22, 2025) Letter from Stephen Mensah, Executive Director, Toronto Youth Cabinet (MPB.Main)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/mpb/comm/communicationfile-187698.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That:
1. City Council reduce the 2025 Operating Budget for the Toronto Transit Commission by $49.6 Million, the equivalent net value of a 25 cent fare increase effective April 1st, and offset by corresponding increase to the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve of $49.6 Million.
Vote (Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget) Feb-11-2025 5:14 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - MPB27.1 - Holyday - motion 1a |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 1 | Members that voted Yes are Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that voted No: 23 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Paula Fletcher, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti |
Should motion A not carry:
That:
1. City Council reduce the 2025 Operating Budget for the Toronto Transit Commission by $35.0 Million, the equivalent net value of a cash-only 35 cent fare increase, and increase the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve by $35.0 Million.
Vote (Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget) Feb-11-2025 5:15 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - MPB27.1 - Holyday - motion 1b |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 1 | Members that voted Yes are Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that voted No: 23 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Paula Fletcher, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti |
Should motion B not carry:
That:
1. City Council reduce the 2025 Operating Budget for the Toronto Transit Commission by $23.6 Million, the equivalent net value of a 10 cent fare increase, and increase the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve by $23.6 Million.
Vote (Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget) Feb-11-2025 5:16 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - MPB27.1 - Holyday - motion 1c |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 2 | Members that voted Yes are Stephen Holyday, Jennifer McKelvie |
| Total members that voted No: 22 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Paula Fletcher, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Mike Colle (Interest Declared), Vincent Crisanti |
That:
1. City Council delete the new and enhanced programs as described in the staff budget appendix 1.4 totalling $59,198,800 net, and instead provide an equal contribution to the Tax Rate stabilization Reserve Fund.
Vote (Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget) Feb-11-2025 5:17 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - MPB27.1 - Holyday - motion 1d |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 1 | Members that voted Yes are Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that voted No: 23 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Paula Fletcher, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti |
That:
1. City Council amend Part 55 by eliminating the $3.000 million in Non-Program Expenditures related to 2025 emergent budget priorities and by cancelling the associated $3.000 million Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve draw and provide a corresponding $3.000 million increase to the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve.
Vote (Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget) Feb-11-2025 5:18 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - MPB27.1 - Holyday - motion 1e |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 2 | Members that voted Yes are Brad Bradford, Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that voted No: 23 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti |
That:
1. City Council decrease the property tax revenue in the 2025 Operating Budget by $92.9 million, the equivalent of 2% of the proposed property tax rate increase for 2025, to be fully offset by:
a. a $37.9 million one-time withdrawal from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund; and
b. a decrease of $55.0 million in total net expenditures achieved by a 1.3% decrease to all City division and Agency net budgets, with no impact to service levels, except for those responsible for delivering emergency services, namely: Police, Fire, Paramedics, and Crisis Response.
Challenged by Councillor Vincent Crisanti
That:
1. City Council decrease the amount of property tax revenue in the 2025 Mayor’s Proposed Budget by $30.4 million, reflective of a 25 percent reduction to the industrial property class tax rate, to be fully funded by a one-time withdrawal from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve.
Vote (Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget) Feb-11-2025 5:19 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - MPB27.1 - Bradford - motion 3 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 3 | Members that voted Yes are Brad Bradford, Stephen Holyday, James Pasternak |
| Total members that voted No: 22 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti |
That:
1. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration by $0.150 million gross to support the hosting of the Strong Cities Network’s 2025 Global Summit in Toronto, offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts of the $3 million in total contributions related to 2025 emergent budget priorities.
2. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Environment, Climate and Forestry by $0.21 million, for pruning and watering of young street trees in the first decade after planting to improve their long term health, so as to increase the return on the city’s investment in tree planting, to cool hot streets and to increase climate resilience, consistent with Budget Briefing Note 34, offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts of the $3 million in total contributions related to 2025 emergent budget priorities.
3. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Environment, Climate and Forestry by $0.29 million, including two new permanent staff positions to support volunteer engagement and stewardship programs that focus on restoration and invasive species management in Toronto’s ravines, consistent with Budget Briefing Note 21, offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts of the $3 million in total contributions related to 2025 emergent budget priorities.
4. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Toronto Shelter and Support Service by $0.81 million to enhance drop-in services including an extension of the Creating Health Plus program offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts of the $3 million in total contributions related to 2025 emergent budget priorities.
5. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration by $0.725 million through Community Partnership and Investment Program for community development initiatives focused on seniors, youth, families, resident organizing, and local food security offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts of the $3.0 million in total contributions related to 2025 emergent budget priorities.
6. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Social Development, Finance and Administration by $0.127 million, including one new FTE to support food security initiatives and food banks, offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts of the $3.0 million in total contributions related to 2025 emergent budget priorities.
7. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Parks, Forestry and Recreation by $0.450 million to expand the Pickleball program, First Aid Certification program, High Five Training program, seniors programming, and to address rehabilitation needs for Sherwood Park’s Dogs Off-Leash Area offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for the Corporate Accounts of the $3.0 million in total contributions related to 2025 emergent budget priorities.
8. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Economic Development and Culture by $0.150 million gross to support the implementation of the Little Jamaica Cultural District Plan, offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts of the $3 million in total contributions related to 2025 emergent budget priorities.
9. City Council increase the 2025 Operating Budget for Purchasing and Materials Management Division by $80,000 to support the City of Toronto’s local procurement efforts, offset by a corresponding decrease in the 2025 Operating Budget for Corporate Accounts of the $3 million in total contributions related to 2025 emergent budget priorities.
10. City Council delete Reference 163 from Appendix 5: Rate Programs – Final Rates and Fees, which was included in error.
Vote (Amend Mayor's Proposed Budget) Feb-11-2025 5:20 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MPB27.1 - Carroll - motion 4 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 24 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti |
During questions of the mover on Councillor Crisanti’s motion 2, Councillor Fletcher, rising on a Point of Order, stated that when Council Members are answering questions and staff have been very clear about their position, she thinks it only fair that Councillors need to be clear on what advice staff have given. Councillor Fletcher stated that she checked with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer and his advice to Councillor Crisanti was they did not support this motion and they did not advise to take the money out of the Tax Stabilization Fund. Councillor Fletcher further stated that she thinks Council should know that and that Councillors should, when asked, tell Council what staff have told them.
When Council resumed following a disruption in the Chamber, Councillor Carroll, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that today was a more egregious breach than Council has seen in the Chamber in a long time. Councillor Carroll stated that Council has a protocol that when the Speaker says to vacate the Chamber, Councillors vacate the Chamber. Councillor Carroll stated that the reason this protocol is meaningful—probably to her more than to others since she has seen the training the Speaker receives at the beginning of each term of office in the term that she acted as Deputy Speaker—is that for the security captain, the Speaker is her first point of reference and is waiting to hear what Council is going to do so security can act on it. Councillor Carroll further stated that when the Speaker asks Members of Council to vacate the Chamber that allows the Speaker to begin to address the situation in the way she and the security captain see fit. Councillor Carroll stated that today she saw a record number of Members of Council ignore the Speaker’s request to vacate the Chamber, that she takes it as a Point of Privilege that this happened, that she thinks it made all Members less safe and that she hopes it doesn’t happen again should Council end up vacating again today.
Councillor Crisanti, rising on a Point of Order, stated that he wished to understand why the Speaker ruled his motion out of order and if it was a wording issue.
Councillor Bradford, rising on a Point of Order, stated that when the Chamber was cleared it was very chaotic, and that he had risen, just as the person came flying past him and there was a lot going on just as the Speaker was delivering her ruling, and that he just wanted to ask a point of clarification. Councillor Bradford further stated that he understood there was a challenge of the Chair and that he is trying to ask a question of the Speaker.
Councillor Bradford, rising on a Point of Order, stated that what happened over the past hour was particularly chaotic, and the Speaker was making an important ruling and, since an hour or so had passed, he was looking for clarification on it. Councillor Bradford stated that this was all he was asking for with his point of clarification which, it was pointed out to him, doesn’t exist in Council’s procedural by-law, but just as a courtesy, would have been nice to have the Speaker clarify her ruling. He stated that the question he was rising to ask at the time was to know if the Speaker’s ruling was based on the fact that Councillor Crisanti can’t move that motion because no efficiencies could be found in it and only had to be cuts. Councillor Bradford stated that he wished to know if the Speaker’s view was that Council could only reduce the budget through cuts, or can Council find efficiencies?
During questions of the mover on Councillor Bradford’s motion 3, Councillor Bravo, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that she has heard twice Councillors say about the same member, Councillor Fletcher, that she should sit down when her line of questioning made them uncomfortable and now when she is trying to seek a very specific answer to a question, that her search for answers is hysterical. Councillor Bravo stated that is not a way to characterize a woman Member of Council and that is not a way to speak about a colleague. Councillor Bravo further stated that she thinks the Member should withdraw his comment and that she invites all Members of Council to exercise decorum.
Councillor Fletcher, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that she would like an apology as that was the second time that happened and that this is bordering on—and she doesn’t want to use the “s”-word—but it really is.
Councillor Bradford, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that he is happy to apologize, and that he would also make the request that the Speaker ensure that decorum is kept in the Chamber. Councillor Bradford stated that he is not raising his voice, he is not pointing fingers, he is not yelling at people, and that he just asks the Speaker to enforce that as well.
Councillor Bradford apologized.
Councillor Fletcher, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that when a Councillor is asking a question, the same question and not getting an answer, she finds that to be a problem. Councillor Fletcher stated that if a Councillor doesn’t know the answer, then the Councillor should simply say he doesn’t know the answer.
Councillor Bradford, rising on a Point of Privilege, stated that a lot of Members of Council try to ask questions at different times, and don’t get a direct answer to their questions, and that can be very frustrating. Councillor Bradford stated that he still doesn’t think it’s good to stand up and shout and point fingers at people, and that Council should have a higher level of behaviour in the Council Chamber befitting of holding elected office in Toronto.
Declared Interests (City Council)
Councillor Mike Colle - as it pertains to any votes on the City's budget regarding the budget of the Toronto Transit Commission, as his son, Josh Colle, works for the Commission as the Chief Strategy and Customer Experience Officer.
Written Declaration: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/declared-interest-file.do?id=12339
New Business - Meeting 27
CC27.1 - Budget Implementation Including Property Tax Rates, User Fees and Related Matters
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on February 11, 2025, adopted the following:
2025 PROPERTY TAX RATES AND RELATED MATTERS
1. City Council adopt the 2025 tax ratios shown in Column II for each of the property classes set out below in Column I:
|
Column I |
Column II (to be adopted) |
|
Property Class |
2025 Recommended Tax Ratios |
|
Residential |
1.000000 |
|
Multi-Residential |
1.795301 |
|
New Multi-Residential |
1.000000 |
|
Commercial |
2.390584 |
|
Industrial |
2.500000 |
|
Pipeline |
1.923425 |
|
Farmlands |
0.250000 |
|
Managed Forests |
0.250000 |
2. City Council elect to raise the tax rates as follows:
a. on the restricted property classes:
i. on the Commercial Property Classes, by one-half of the percentage tax rate increase on the residential (and new multi-residential, pipelines, farmlands, and managed forests) property class; and
b. on the unrestricted property classes:
i. on the Multi-Residential Property Classes, by one-half of the percentage tax rate increase on the residential (and new multi-residential, pipelines, farmlands, and managed forests) property class; and
ii. on the Industrial Property Classes, by the full tax rate increase on the residential (and new multi-residential, pipelines, farmlands, and managed forests) property class.
3. City Council adopt the following tax rates, subject to the 2025 Mayor's Proposed Budget being adopted as the City's 2025 Budget, and in the event City Council amends the 2025 Mayor's Proposed Budget so as to impact the following tax rates and such amendments are not subsequently vetoed by the Mayor, City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to report to City Council with any necessary adjustments to the tax rates to reflect the final budget amendments for Council's consideration:
a. the tax rates set out below in Column IV, which will raise a general local municipal tax levy for 2025 of $5,993,404,774, inclusive of a 5.4 percent residential, new multi-residential, industrial, pipeline, farmlands and managed forest tax rate increase, and a 2.7 percent commercial and multi-residential tax rate increase; and
b. the additional tax rates set out below in Column V, which will raise an additional special general tax levy of $69,660,969 dedicated for priority transit and housing capital projects (the "City’s Building Fund levy"), in accordance with Council adopted Recommendations of Item EX11.26 (December 17, 2019).
|
Column I |
Column II |
Column III |
Column IV |
Column V |
Column VI |
|
Property Class |
2025 Tax Rate for General Local Municipal Levy |
2025 Additional Tax Rate to Fund Budgetary Levy Increase |
2025 Municipal Tax Rate (excluding Charity rebates) (Column II+III) |
2025 Additional Tax Rate for City Building Fund |
2025 Municipal Tax Rate Inclusive of City Building Fund Rate (excluding Charity rebates) (Column IV+V) |
|
Residential |
0.562289% |
0.030364% |
0.592653% |
0.008434% |
0.601087% |
|
Multi-Residential |
1.009478% |
0.027256% |
1.036734% |
0.007571% |
1.044305% |
|
New Multi-Residential |
0.562289% |
0.030364% |
0.592653% |
0.008434% |
0.601087% |
|
Commercial |
1.344199% |
0.036293% |
1.380492% |
0.010081% |
1.390573% |
|
Industrial |
1.405723% |
0.075909% |
1.481632% |
0.021086% |
1.502718% |
|
Pipelines |
1.081521% |
0.058402% |
1.139923% |
0.016223% |
1.156146% |
|
Farmlands |
0.140572% |
0.007591% |
0.148163% |
0.002109% |
0.150272% |
|
Managed Forests |
0.140572% |
0.007591% |
0.148163% |
0.002109% |
0.150272% |
4. City Council elect to have the subclasses set out in Column II for each of the property classes set out in Column I apply for the 2025 taxation year, and to apply the respective tax rate reductions set out in Column III below.
|
Column I |
Column II |
Column III |
|
Property Class |
Tax Subclass |
Applicable Tax Rate Reduction |
|
Commercial |
Creative Facilities Enterprise subclass |
50% of Commercial rate |
|
(Creative Co-location Facilities Subclass) |
||
|
Small Business subclass |
15% of Commercial rate |
|
|
Excess Land |
30% of Commercial rate |
|
|
Vacant Land |
30% of Commercial rate |
|
|
Farmland Awaiting Development (First subclass) |
60% of Residential/Farm rate |
|
|
Farmland Awaiting Development (Second subclass) |
30% of Commercial rate |
|
|
Industrial |
Creative Facilities Enterprise subclass |
50% of Industrial rate |
|
(Creative Co-location Facilities Subclass) |
||
|
Excess Land |
35% of Industrial rate |
|
|
Vacant Land |
35% of Industrial rate |
|
|
Farmland Awaiting Development (First subclass) |
60% of Residential/Farm rate |
|
|
Farmland Awaiting Development (Second subclass) |
35% of Industrial rate |
|
|
Residential |
Farmland Awaiting Development (First subclass) |
60% of Residential/Farm rate |
|
Farmland Awaiting Development (Second subclass) |
0% of Residential/Farm rate |
|
|
Multi-residential |
Farmland Awaiting Development (First subclass) |
60% of Residential/Farm rate |
|
Farmland Awaiting Development (Second subclass) |
0% of Residential/Farm rate |
|
|
New Multi-residential |
New Multi-Residential Property (Municipal Reduction) Tax subclass |
15% of Residential/New Multi-Residential rate |
5. City Council authorize a rate reduction of 15 percent for the New Multi-Residential Property (Municipal Reduction) Tax Subclass of the municipal portion of the existing New Multi-Residential Property Class rate.
6. City Council request the Province of Ontario to provide an equivalent 15 percent property tax rate reduction for the New Multi-Residential Property (Municipal Reduction) Tax Subclass on the education property tax rate for eligible properties.
7. City Council adopt the following property tax capping polices for the 2025 taxation year:
a. limit tax increases for the commercial, industrial, and multi-residential property classes by capping taxes at 10 percent of the preceding year’s annualized taxes, by opting to have subsection 292(1), paragraph 1, of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, apply for the 2025 taxation year;
b. continue to provide that the 10 percent cap on tax increases apply to any property within the commercial, industrial and multi-residential classes, regardless of whether the property had reached full Current Value Assessment taxation levels in a prior year, subject to the threshold adopted in Part c. below; and
c. for the purposes of subsection 292(1), paragraphs 3 and 4 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, adopt a threshold limit of $500 to determine the taxes for municipal and school purposes, such that properties that are within $500 (plus or minus) of their full Current Value Assessment level of taxation in the current year are taxed at full Current Value Assessment taxation levels for the year, and are therefore excluded from capping/claw-back provisions for that year.
8. City Council determine that:
a. the instalment dates for the 2025 final tax bills be set as follows:
i. the regular instalment dates be July 2, August 1, and September 2 of 2025;
ii. for taxpayers who are enrolled in the monthly pre-authorized property tax payment program, the instalment dates be July 15, August 15, September 15, October 15, November 17 and December 15 of 2025; and
iii. for taxpayers who are enrolled in the two-installment program, the final instalment date be July 2, 2025; and
b. the collection of taxes for 2025, other than those levied under the interim levy By-law 1238-2024, be authorized.
PROPERTY TAX, WATER AND SOLID WASTE RELIEF PROGRAMS
9. Effective January 1, 2025, City Council amend the eligibility criteria for the solid waste single family residential low-income relief program and the water rebate for low-income seniors and low-income disabled persons, and amend, as may be required to give effect to Council’s decision, City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 844, Waste Collection, Residential Properties, and Chapter 849, Water and Sewage Services and Utility Bill, and any other necessary Municipal Code Chapters, to increase the maximum household income for an eligible person to $60,000, and for each calendar year after 2025, effective January 1 of the year, to annually adjust the maximum household income for an eligible person in accordance with the Statistics Canada, All-Items Consumer Price Index by City, Annual Change – Toronto.
10. Effective January 1, 2025, City Council amend the deadline to receive applications for the Tax Deferral and Tax Cancellation programs, the solid waste single family residential low-income relief program and the water rebate for low-income seniors and low-income disabled persons from August 31 to October 31 of the year for which the application is made, and amend, as may be required to give effect to Council’s decision, City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 767, Taxation, Property Tax, Chapter 844, Waste Collection, Residential Properties, and Chapter 849, Water and Sewage Services and Utility Bill.
11. Retroactive to January 1, 2024, City Council create a new Co-Operative Housing Grant Program, comprised of 3 new grants, for low income seniors and person with disabilities who are members of, and who reside in, a non-profit housing co-operative (as defined in the Co-operative Corporations Act) in accordance with the eligibility criteria and terms and conditions set out in Appendix E to this report, and delegate authority to the Director, Revenue Services to administer the Grant Program, and amend, as may be required to give effect to Council’s decision, City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapters 767, Taxation, Property Tax, Chapter 844, Waste Collection, Residential Properties, and Chapter 849, Water and Sewage Services and Utility Bill.
12. City Council authorize the Co-operative Housing Grant Program be funded as follows:
a. the Co-operative Housing Property Tax Grant Program be funded from the Non-Program Tax Deficiency Account;
b. the Co-operative Housing Water Grant Program be funded by Toronto Water; and
c. the Co-operative Housing Solid Waste Grant Program be funded by Solid Waste Management Services.
13. City Council delegate authority to the Deputy Treasurer, in the Deputy Treasurer’s discretion, to accept a late application for the Tax Deferral and Tax Cancellation programs, the solid waste single family residential low-income relief program and the water rebate for low-income seniors and low income disabled persons, received after October 31, but before December 31, of the year for which the rebate is sought, and amend, as may be required to give effect to Council’s decision, City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 767, Taxation, Property Tax, Chapter 844, Waste Collection, Residential Properties, and Chapter 849, Water and Sewage Services and Utility Bill.
14. City Council direct that the 2025 interim water rebate for eligible low-income seniors and low-income disabled persons set at a rate of $1.4062 per cubic metre, representing a 30 percent reduction from the Block 1 rate (paid on or before the due date), adopted by Council in Item EX19.9 at its meeting on December 17 and 18, 2024 is the final water rebate for 2025.
15. City Council determine that the 2025 Non-Program Tax Account for Rebates to Charities in the Commercial and Industrial Property Classes be set in the amount of $6,257,842 to fund the mandatory 2025 property tax rebates to registered charities in the commercial and industrial property classes, which provision is to be funded, for a net impact on the 2025 operating budget of zero, by the following:
a. an additional tax rate of 0.004905 percent be levied as part of the general local municipal levy on the commercial class to raise a further additional local municipal tax levy of $6,129,555 to fund the total estimated rebates to registered charities for properties in the commercial class in 2025; and
b. an additional tax rate of 0.001585 percent be levied as part of the general local municipal levy on the industrial class to raise a further additional local municipal tax levy of $128,287 to fund the total estimated rebates to registered charities for properties in the industrial class in 2025.
USER FEES
16. City Council approve the 2025 fees and charges in Appendix 3 of the 2025 Mayor’s Proposed Budget, and amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges, and any other necessary Municipal Code Chapter accordingly.
17. City Council direct that the water and wastewater consumption rates for metered and flat rate consumers and water and wastewater services fees in the amounts set out in Appendix 5 to the Mayor's Proposed Budget, which is consistent with the 2025 interim water and wastewater consumptions rates for metered and flat rate consumers and water and wastewater services fees adopted by Council in Item EX19.9 at its meeting on December 17 and 18, 2024, are the final rates and fees for 2025.
18. City Council direct that the solid waste management service rates and fees in the amounts set out in Appendix 5 to the Mayor’s Proposed Budget, which is consistent with the 2025 interim rates adopted by Council in Item EX19.10 at its meeting on December 17 and 18, 2024, are the final rates and fees for 2025.
19. City Council delegate authority to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to approve automatic annual inflationary adjustments to the fees and charges set out in Table 1 of Appendix A in the report (February 4, 2025) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective January 1 of each year, commencing in January of 2026, and amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 441, Fees and Charges accordingly.
OTHER
20. City Council authorize that interest be calculated on a monthly basis at a rate of 1.25 percent (15 percent per annum) on the first day of default of any Municipal Accommodation Tax amount or its remittance and every month thereafter where the tax or its remittance remains unpaid, and amend the Municipal Code Chapter 758, Taxation, Municipal Accommodation Tax by removing “to and including the date on which such tax is paid or remitted in full” from the interest calculation accordingly.
21. City Council authorize that interest be calculated on a monthly basis at a rate of 1.25 percent (15 percent per annum) on the first day of default of any Municipal Land Transfer Tax amount or its remittance and every month thereafter where the tax or its remittance remains unpaid, and amend the Municipal Code Chapter 760, Taxation, Municipal Land Transfer Tax by removing “to and including the date on which such tax is paid or remitted in full” from the interest calculation accordingly.
22. City Council approve the establishment of a discretionary reserve fund called the Municipal Land Transfer Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund in City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 227, Reserves and Reserve Funds, Appendix B, Schedule 7 – Corporate Discretionary Reserve Funds, for the purpose of ensuring stable, sustainable revenue for the City by mitigating fluctuations in Municipal Land Transfer Tax revenue during economic downturns or real estate slowdowns, and supporting uninterrupted city operations and services, with criteria set out in Appendix D to the report (February 4, 2025) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
23. City Council request the Mayor to consider the viability of a tax rate increase which is at or below the rate of inflation while delivering the services Torontonians deserve in future year proposed budgets.
24. City Council direct the City Manager to establish the cost-of-living adjustment rate for non-union and management employees following the ratification of the collective bargaining agreements for CUPE Local 416 and CUPE Local 79, that takes into consideration the recently approved collective agreements with the City’s unions; the previous year’s average increase to Toronto’s consumer price index (CPI); and the overall economic environment.
25. City Council direct the City Manager to continue the Rolling Program Review to realize further in-year savings and savings to mitigate any 2026 property tax increase.
26. City Council direct the City Manager, through the City’s interdivisional universal school food task force, and consistent with the City’s development of an Inclusive Economic Development framework, to prioritize local procurement and give consideration to the City’s Local Food Procurement Policy as approved in 2013 in the City’s strategy to expand the school food program.
27. City Council direct the City Manager to ensure that all City Divisions and boards of the City’s Agencies and Corporations include performance against service standards in their annual budget presentations.
28. City Council authorize the City Manager to amend agreements governing the Broadview Avenue Extension project to facilitate the early release of funding contributions held by the Province on behalf of the City, as necessary, on such terms and conditions as are satisfactory to the City Manager, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.
29. City Council direct the City Manager, as part of the forthcoming Toronto Action Plan, to develop a Resiliency Strategy to respond to the potential impacts of tariffs placed on Canadian goods and services by the United States of America, incorporating input from impacted sectors and the Mayor’s Economic Action Team, in collaboration with the other orders of government.
30. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with Members of Council, the City Manager, the City Solicitor, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Executive Director, Development Review, and other relevant Divisions and Agencies, to report to the Executive Committee by third quarter of 2025 on a Community Benefits Charge Allocation Framework, which includes, but is not limited to:
a. a legal opinion clarifying provincial requirements associated with the Community Benefits Charge Framework and options available to the City to use community benefit charges to address the local impacts of intensification and population growth;
b. a consideration of a mechanism to aggregate Community Benefits Charge funds from multiple developments within a ward toward a local community amenity to support population growth;
c. a consideration of a collaborative Community Benefits Charge process, which includes local Councillors and relevant City Staff, that enables flexile and timely responses to emergent local priorities through allocations outside the Budget and 10-year Capital Budget processes; and
d. an analysis of how the Community Benefits Charge Allocation Framework and the In-Kind Framework relate to each other, and how this framework should account for local circumstances, including developments on small sites.
31. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to ensure reserve funds are stable in the event of US tariffs to allow strategic investments that support the businesses and residents most affected.
32. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to report on the following as part of the 2026 budget process:
a. the annual impact to property taxes in the event that the Municipal Land Transfer Tax is no longer a source of revenue.
33. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, when describing annual budget reductions in public documents, to separate efficiencies from other forms of savings.
34. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to initiate a comprehensive review of development charges which incorporates the City’s growth-related capital requirements, enhances the flexibility to leverage development charge funding across all eligible capital projects, and considers housing affordability and market trends.
35. City Council request the Chief and General Manager, Toronto Paramedic Services to provide a multi-year staffing plan by June 2025 after completing a detailed staffing analysis for consideration through annual budget processes to add staff resources over the next five years to respond to:
a. hospital/health care system pressures;
b. rising emergency call demand; and
c. increasing response times to critical patients.
36. City Council direct the Chief and General Manager, Toronto Paramedic Services to create a multi-year complement-management plan for Toronto Paramedic Services.
37. City Council authorize the General Manager, Toronto Water, in consultation with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, to accelerate the cash flows included in Toronto Water’s 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan as operationally required to enable implementation of the 2025 Mayor’s Proposed Budget, consistent with direction communicated in the 2025 Mayor’s Proposed Budget.
38. City Council amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 743, Streets and Sidewalks, Use Of, to include a definition of Road Disruption Activity Reporting System (RoDARS) and a new definition of RoDARS Approval, to create a new Article III.1, RoDARS, and to amend Sections 743-1, 743-7B, 743-18, 743-34 and 743-49A, such amendments to be effective April 1, 2025, generally as set out in Appendix D to the report (February 4, 2025) from the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer.
39. City Council authorize amendments to the Municipal Code to enable the City’s Deputy Treasurers to perform the duties and responsibilities previously performed solely by the City’s Controller to reflect organizational and governance changes.
40. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to realize service improvements and in-year savings from the implementation of the recommendations of the Audit of Parks Branch Operations and report to City Council prior to staff's preparation of 2026 budget and no later than third quarter of 2025.
41. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to temporarily restrict any new Tesla vehicles from participating in Zero Emission Grant Program for vehicles for hire (i.e., taxis and limousines) effective March 1, 2025, and allow all other electric vehicles to continue to qualify for the program, until such time as the negative U.S. trade action has ended.
42. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, as part of the $4.5 million within the 2025 capital budget for the Housing Secretariat to develop a new Choice Based Housing Access System for new affordable rental housing, to provide for the inclusion of sector-specific resident targeting for important groups such as workers in the arts, film, television and culture sector.
43. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, in collaboration with the City Clerk and General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to negotiate and enter into agreement(s) with the Strong Cities Network as required, for the City of Toronto to host the Strong Cities Network’s 2025 Global Summit, on terms acceptable to the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
44. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, in collaboration with the City Clerk and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to negotiate and enter into agreement(s) as required with Federal and Provincial Governments to receive funds to support the planning and implementation of the Strong Cities Network’s 2025 Global Summit, on terms acceptable to the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
45. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to dispatch the increased Traffic Wardens to traffic pinch points related to suburban access and egress to highways where traffic management is appropriate to improve traffic speed and reliability for all road users.
46. City Council request the Chief Procurement Officer, in consultation with all City Divisions and Agencies, to:
a. align procurement activities with the Government of Ontario’s approach in responding to US tariffs where feasible; and
b. engage with the Federal and Provincial governments on a Canada/Ontario priority solution, where permissible within the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, regarding procurement of new subway cars.
47. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission board to:
a. when describing annual budget reductions in public documents, to separate efficiencies from other forms of savings.
48. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission board to direct the Chief Executive Officer, Toronto Transit Commission, to develop a multi-year operating budget that decreases the Toronto Transit Commission’s reliance on property tax increases by:
a. advocating to other orders of government for long-term sustainable funding;
b. reviewing the Fare Policy, Fare Collection Outlook, and Ridership Growth Strategy; and
c. implementing the recommendations of the Auditor General on fare evasion.
49. City Council request the Toronto Public Library board to direct the Chief Librarian to create a staffing model to support the expansion of the Toronto Public Library Open Hours Plan.
50. City Council request the Province of Ontario to amend the Development Charges Act to authorize municipalities to adjust or remove annual indexing provisions without an amendment to the development charge by-law with the objective of incentivizing housing development.
51. City Council request the Government of Ontario to allow the City of Toronto to keep 100 percent of the property taxes collected within the City of Toronto.
52. City Council reiterate its request to the Provincial and Federal governments that the City needs a new fiscal framework that creates sustainable revenue streams that grow with our economy to alleviate the burden on property tax payers and reflects our city’s size, complexity and contribution to the economy.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-252936.pdf
Appendix A - Summary of New Chapter 441 Fees Moving to Delegated Authority for Automatic Annual Inflationary Adjustment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-252934.pdf
Appendix B - Provincial Gas Tax and Canada Community Building Fund Projects Funded Through the City’s 2025-2034 Capital Budget and Plan
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-252935.pdf
Appendix C - Municipal Land Transfer Tax Stabilization Reserve Fund Criteria
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-253079.pdf
Appendix D - Road Disruption Activity Reporting System (RoDARS)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-253080.pdf
Appendix E - Co-operative Housing Grant Program for Eligible Members
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-253081.pdf
Communications (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/cc/comm/communicationfile-187598.pdf
(February 10, 2025) E-mail from Nicole Corrado (CC.Supp)
Motions (City Council)
That:
1. City Council direct the City Manager, through the City’s interdivisional universal school food task force, and consistent with the City’s development of an Inclusive Economic Development framework, to prioritize local procurement and give consideration to the City’s Local Food Procurement Policy as approved in 2013 in the City’s strategy to expand the school food program.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Feb-11-2025 8:04 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CC27.1 - Chow - motion 1a |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 24 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti |
That:
1. City Council direct the General Manager, Parks and Recreation, to realize service improvements and in-year savings from the implementation of the recommendations of the Audit of Parks Branch Operations and report to City Council prior to staff's preparation of 2026 budget and no later than third quarter of 2025.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Feb-11-2025 8:05 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CC27.1 - Chow - motion 1b |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 25 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti |
That:
1. City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards to temporarily restrict any new Tesla vehicles from participating in Zero Emission Grant Program for vehicles for hire (i.e., taxis and limousines) effective March 1, 2025, and allow all other electric vehicles to continue to qualify for the program, until such time as the negative U.S. trade action has ended.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Feb-11-2025 8:06 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CC27.1 - Chow - motion 1c |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 20 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe |
| Total members that voted No: 4 | Members that voted No are Brad Bradford, Stephen Holyday, James Pasternak, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti, Nick Mantas (Interest Declared) |
That:
1. City Council request the Mayor to consider a tax rate increase which is at or below the rate of inflation in future year proposed budgets.
Amended by motion 8 by Councillor Gord Perks.
That:
1. City Council request the Mayor to consider including the full costs to restore the mechanical vacuum leaf collection program for leaves in the City’s right-of-way, in future year proposed budgets for Transportation Services.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Feb-11-2025 8:08 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - CC27.1 - Holyday - motion 2b |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 7 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Jon Burnside, Stephen Holyday, Nick Mantas, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 18 | Members that voted No are Alejandra Bravo, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti |
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Feb-11-2025 8:09 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - CC27.1 - Holyday - motion 2b - Revote |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 10 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Jon Burnside, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Nick Mantas, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 15 | Members that voted No are Alejandra Bravo, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Ausma Malik, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti |
That:
1. City Council request the City Manager and the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to report in the second quarter of 2025 on establishing a reserve fund for a Property Tax Levy Relief Rebate, to be funded by any excess dividends from City Agencies and Corporations beyond those identified in annual budgets or pursuant to a mid-year review of the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve which exceeds the target amount, and request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to report to City Council on recommendations on how to distribute the reserve fund back to taxpayers in any or all classes.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Feb-11-2025 8:10 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - CC27.1 - Holyday - motion 2c |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 3 | Members that voted Yes are Brad Bradford, Stephen Holyday, James Pasternak |
| Total members that voted No: 22 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti |
That:
1. City Council request the Toronto Parking Authority board to review and consider options to operate the Bike Share program at cost recovery or at a profit, reducing its use of parking revenues, as part of Bike Share’s 2026-2030 Growth Plan.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Feb-11-2025 8:11 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - CC27.1 - Holyday - motion 2d |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 6 | Members that voted Yes are Brad Bradford, Jon Burnside, Stephen Holyday, Nick Mantas, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak |
| Total members that voted No: 19 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Alejandra Bravo, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti |
That:
1. City Council amend Recommendation 4 to increase the applicable Tax Rate Reduction of the Small Business Property Tax Subclass from 15 percent to 25 percent of the commercial property class tax rate, effective for the 2025 taxation year, offset by an additional property tax rate increase of 1.53 percent to be applied to the remainder of the commercial property tax class.
Vote (Amend Item) Feb-11-2025 8:02 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - CC27.1 - Bradford - motion 3a |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 3 | Members that voted Yes are Brad Bradford, Jon Burnside, James Pasternak |
| Total members that voted No: 22 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Alejandra Bravo, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti |
That:
1. City Council request the Government of Ontario to match the municipal property tax reduction for the small business tax subclass with a corresponding reduction in the provincial education tax rate that applies to properties eligible for inclusion in the small business tax subclass.
That:
1. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, in consultation with Members of Council, the City Manager, the City Solicitor, the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning, the Executive Director, Development Review, and other relevant Divisions and Agencies, to report to the Executive Committee by third quarter of 2025 on a Community Benefits Charge Allocation Framework, which includes, but is not limited to:
a. a legal opinion clarifying provincial requirements associated with the Community Benefits Charge Framework and options available to the City to use community benefit charges to address the local impacts of intensification and population growth;
b. a consideration of a mechanism to aggregate Community Benefits Charge funds from multiple developments within a ward toward a local community amenity to support population growth;
c. a consideration of a collaborative Community Benefits Charge process, which includes local Councillors and relevant City Staff, that enables flexile and timely responses to emergent local priorities through allocations outside the Budget and 10-year Capital Budget processes; and
d. an analysis of how the Community Benefits Charge Allocation Framework and the In-Kind Framework relate to each other, and how this framework should account for local circumstances, including developments on small sites.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Feb-11-2025 8:14 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CC27.1 - Matlow - motion 4a |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 25 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti |
That:
1. City Council direct the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to ensure reserve funds are stable in the event of US tariffs to allow strategic investments that support the businesses and residents most affected.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Feb-11-2025 8:14 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CC27.1 - Matlow - motion 4b |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 23 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Brad Bradford |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti, Michael Thompson |
That:
1. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to report on the following as part of the 2026 budget process:
a. the annual impact to property taxes in the event that the Municipal Land Transfer Tax is no longer a source of revenue.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Feb-11-2025 8:16 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CC27.1 - Burnside - motion 5a |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 23 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Ausma Malik |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti, Michael Thompson |
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Feb-11-2025 8:17 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CC27.1 - Burnside - motion 5a - Revote |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 24 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are James Pasternak |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti |
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Feb-11-2025 8:19 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CC27.1 - Burnside - motion 5a - Second Revote |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 24 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Brad Bradford, Vincent Crisanti |
That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, City Council reconsider the vote on Motion 5a by Councillor Jon Burnside.
That in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, City Council reconsider the vote on motion 5a by Councillor Jon Burnside.
That:
1. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, when describing annual budget reductions in public documents, to separate efficiencies from other forms of savings.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Feb-11-2025 8:20 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CC27.1 - Burnside - motion 5b |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 24 | Members that voted Yes are Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti |
That:
1. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission board to:
a. find opportunities for further savings through the 2026 budget process, including but not limited to a modest fare increase in 2026; and
b. when describing annual budget reductions in public documents, to separate efficiencies from other forms of savings.
City Council voted against Part a of this motion.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Feb-11-2025 8:21 PM
| Result: Lost | Majority Required - CC27.1 - Burnside - motion 5c - part a only |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 7 | Members that voted Yes are Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Stephen Holyday, Jennifer McKelvie, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak |
| Total members that voted No: 17 | Members that voted No are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Paula Fletcher, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti |
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Feb-11-2025 8:22 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CC27.1 - Burnside - motion 5c - part b only |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 23 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti |
That:
1. City Council direct the City Manager to ensure that all City Divisions and boards of the City’s Agencies and Corporations include performance against service standards in their annual budget presentations.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Feb-11-2025 8:23 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CC27.1 - Ainslie - motion 6 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 24 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti, Dianne Saxe |
That:
1. City Council request the Executive Director, Housing Secretariat, as part of the $4.5 million within the 2025 capital budget for the Housing Secretariat to develop a new Choice Based Housing Access System for new affordable rental housing, to provide for the inclusion of sector-specific resident targeting for important groups such as workers in the arts, film, television and culture sector.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Feb-11-2025 8:25 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CC27.1 - Fletcher - motion 7 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 21 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Alejandra Bravo, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 3 | Members that voted No are Brad Bradford, Jon Burnside, Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti, Dianne Saxe |
That City Council amend motion 2a by Councillor Holyday by adding the words “viability of” after the word “consider”, and the words "while delivering the services Torontonians deserve" after the "inflation", so that motion 2a now reads as follows:
1. City Council request the Mayor to consider viability of a tax rate increase which is at or below the rate of inflation while delivering the services Torontonians deserve in future year proposed budgets.
Vote (Amend Motion) Feb-11-2025 8:07 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CC27.1 - Perks - motion 8 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 20 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 5 | Members that voted No are Brad Bradford, Stephen Holyday, Jennifer McKelvie, James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti |
That:
1. City Council request the Government of Ontario to allow the City of Toronto to keep 100 percent of the property taxes collected within the City of Toronto.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Feb-11-2025 8:26 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CC27.1 - Perruzza - motion 9 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 16 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Parthi Kandavel, Nick Mantas, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza |
| Total members that voted No: 8 | Members that voted No are Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Stephen Holyday, Ausma Malik, Josh Matlow, Gord Perks, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti, Dianne Saxe |
That:
1. City Council reiterate its request to the Provincial and Federal governments that the city needs a new fiscal framework that creates sustainable revenue streams that grow with our economy to alleviate the burden on property tax payers and reflects our city’s size, complexity and contribution to the economy.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Feb-11-2025 8:27 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CC27.1 - Cheng - motion 10 |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 23 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti, Dianne Saxe |
That:
1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, in collaboration with the City Clerk and General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to negotiate and enter into agreement(s) with the Strong Cities Network as required, for the City of Toronto to host the Strong Cities Network’s 2025 Global Summit, on terms acceptable to the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Feb-11-2025 8:29 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CC27.1 - Carroll - motion 11a |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 24 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti, Dianne Saxe |
That:
1. City Council authorize the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration, in collaboration with the City Clerk and the General Manager, Economic Development and Culture, to negotiate and enter into agreement(s) as required with Federal and Provincial Governments to receive funds to support the planning and implementation of the Strong Cities Network’s 2025 Global Summit, on terms acceptable to the Executive Director, Social Development, Finance and Administration and in a form satisfactory to the City Solicitor.
That:
1. City Council request the Toronto Public Library Board direct the Chief Librarian to create a staffing model to support the expansion of the Toronto Public Library Open Hours Plan.
That:
1. City Council direct the Chief, Toronto Paramedic Service to create a multi-year complement-management plan for Toronto Paramedic Services.
That:
1. City Council direct the City Manager to continue the Rolling Program Review to realize further in-year savings and savings to mitigate any 2026 property tax increase.
That:
1. City Council request the Toronto Transit Commission direct the Chief Executive Officer to develop a multi-year operating budget that decreases the Toronto Transit Commission’s reliance on property tax increases by:
a. advocating to other orders of government for long-term sustainable funding;
b. reviewing the Fare Policy, Fare Collection Outlook, and Ridership Growth Strategy; and
c. implementing the recommendations of the Auditor General on fare evasion.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Feb-11-2025 8:31 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CC27.1 - Carroll - motion 11f |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 23 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Mike Colle (Interest Declared), Vincent Crisanti, Dianne Saxe |
That:
1. City Council authorize the City Manager to amend agreements governing the Broadview Avenue Extension project to facilitate the early release of funding contributions held by the Province on behalf of the City, as necessary, on such terms and conditions as are satisfactory to the City Manager, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.
That:
1. City Council request the General Manager, Transportation Services, to dispatch the increased Traffic Wardens to traffic pinch points related to suburban access and egress to highways where traffic management is appropriate to improve traffic speed and reliability for all road users.
That:
1. City Council request the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer to initiate a comprehensive review of development charges which incorporates the City’s growth-related capital requirements, enhances the flexibility to leverage development charge funding across all eligible capital projects, and considers housing affordability and market trends.
That:
1. City Council request the Chief Procurement Officer, in consultation with all City Divisions and Agencies, to:
a. align procurement activities with the Government of Ontario’s approach in responding to US tariffs where feasible; and
b. engage with the federal and provincial governments on a Canada/Ontario priority solution, where permissible within the Canadian Free Trade Agreement and Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement, regarding procurement of new subway cars.
That:
1. City Council direct the City Manager, as part of the forthcoming Toronto Action Plan, to develop a Resiliency Strategy to respond to the potential impacts of tariffs placed on Canadian goods and services by the United States of America, incorporating input from impacted sectors and the Mayor’s Economic Action Team, in collaboration with the other orders of government.
Adoption of Recommendations 1 to 5 only.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Feb-11-2025 8:36 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CC27.1 - Adoption of Recommendations Parts 1-5 only |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 19 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Alejandra Bravo, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Gord Perks, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 5 | Members that voted No are Brad Bradford, Jon Burnside, Stephen Holyday, James Pasternak, Anthony Perruzza |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti, Dianne Saxe |
Adoption of the balance of the Item as amended as it pertains to Vehicles for Hire only.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Feb-11-2025 8:37 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CC27.1 - Adopt the item as amended as it pertains to vehicles for hire only |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 21 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 2 | Members that voted No are Brad Bradford, Anthony Perruzza |
| Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti, Nick Mantas (Interest Declared), Dianne Saxe |
Adoption of the balance of the Item as amended, as it pertains to the Toronto Transit Commission only.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Feb-11-2025 8:38 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CC27.1 - Adopt balance of the Item as amended, as it pertains to the Toronto Transit Commission only |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 22 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Paula Fletcher, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 3 | Members that were absent are Mike Colle (Interest Declared), Vincent Crisanti, Dianne Saxe |
Adoption of balance of the Item as amended.
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Feb-11-2025 8:39 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - CC27.1 - Adopt balance of the Item as amended |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 23 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Anthony Perruzza |
| Total members that were Absent: 2 | Members that were absent are Vincent Crisanti, Dianne Saxe |
Councillor Holyday, rising on a Point of Order, stated that he would like the Speaker to rule on whether Councillor Perks' comments on the main motion, which he proposed to amend, where he debated the merits of the motion, are in order because that is contrary to the Procedure By-law, specifically section 27-9.6.D. Councillor Holyday further stated that he would like the Speaker to rule to whether or not Councillor Perks’ amending motion is in order because of the boundary at which he can amend the motion and bring it into a new discussion. Councillor Holyday stated that Councillor Perks has asked the Mayor to consider the viability of a motion, which is different to the main motion, and he introduces concepts relating to value or consideration of the services and Councillor Holyday’s main motion says nothing of that, so the amendment exceeds the boundaries that are contemplated in the Procedures by-law and therefore would be out of order.
Having reviewed the matter, Speaker Nunziata ruled as follows:
Councillor Holyday asked me to rule on whether Councillor Perks’ amendment to Councillor Holyday’s amendment complies with the rules in s.27-9.6 of the Council Procedures. That section establishes rules for amendments to main motions. On this item, the main motion is composed of the recommendations of the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer in his report on the implementation of the budget. Councillor Holyday’s motion is itself an amendment to the main motion. It is not a main motion. Councillor Perks’ motion is an amendment to the amendment, which is covered by a different rule, s. 27-9.7. The only rule about such an amendment is that the amendment must relate to the subject of the amendment. In my opinion it does. Therefore, Councillor Perks’ motion is in order.
Councillor Chernos Lin, rising on a Point of Order, requested that Council vote separately on parts 1a and 1b of Councillor Burnside’s Motion 5c.
Councillor Holyday, rising on a Point of Order, requested that Council vote separately on Recommendations 1 to 5
Councillor Ainslie, rising on a Point of Order, stated that if Council conducts recorded votes on all the motions, he would request that the bells be turned off as a compromise.
Declared Interests (City Council)
Councillor Mike Colle - as it pertains to any votes on the City's budget regarding the budget of the Toronto Transit Commission, as his son, Josh Colle, works for the Commission as the Chief Strategy and Customer Experience Officer.
Written Declaration: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/declared-interest-file.do?id=12340
Councillor Nick Mantas - as it pertains to motion 1c by Mayor Chow, as his family owns taxi plates.
Written Declaration: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/declared-interest-file.do?id=12319
CC27.2 - Response to Ontario Regulation 286/09 Budget Matters - Expenses
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on February 11, 2025, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize City staff to publish, on the City website, information related to Ontario Regulation 286/09 "Budget Matters - Expenses" in future fiscal periods and thereby satisfy legislative reporting requirements.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2025/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-253075.pdf
Communications (City Council)
Bills and By-laws - Meeting 27
BL27.1 - Introduction of General Bills and Confirming Bills
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on February 11, 2025, passed By-laws 103-2025 to 108-2025, subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006.
Motions (City Council)
February 11, 2025 at 8:39 p.m. - That leave be granted to introduce Bills 101 to 105.
February 11, 2025 at 8:40 p.m. - That these Bills, prepared for this meeting of Council, be declared as By-laws and passed subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as follows:
|
Bill No. |
By-law No. |
Status |
Title and Authority |
|
101 |
103-2025 |
Enacted |
To adopt amendment 778 to the Official Plan for the City of Toronto. |
|
102 |
104-2025 |
Enacted |
To amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 195, Purchasing, Chapter 71, Financial Control, Chapter 257, Signing Authority, Chapter 169, Officials, Chapter 767, Taxation, Property Tax, Chapter 215, CreateTO, Chapter 217, Records, Corporate, Chapter 227, Reserve and Reserve Funds, Chapter 27, Council Procedures, Chapter 844, Waste Collection, Residential Properties, Chapter 849, Water and Sewage Services and Utility Bill, Chapter 140, Lobbying, and Chapter 150, Municipal Law Enforcement Officers to reflect necessary changes to the roles and responsibilities of Deputy Treasurer and Executive Director, Finance Shared Services. |
|
103 |
105-2025 |
Enacted |
Tax Levy By-law for 2025. |
|
104 |
106-2025 |
Enacted |
To amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 227, Reserves and Reserve Funds, to add the MLTT (Municipal Land Transfer Tax) Stabilization Reserve Fund. |
|
105 |
107-2025 |
Enacted |
To amend City of Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 767, Taxation, Property Tax, Municipal Code Chapter 844, Waste Collection, Residential Properties and Chapter 849, Water and Sewage Services and Utility Bill. |
February 11, 2025 at 8:40 p.m. - That leave be granted to introduce bills to confirm to the point of the introduction of this motion, the proceedings of City Council Meeting 27 on February 11, 2025.
February 11, 2025 at 8:40 p.m. - That these Bills, prepared for this meeting of Council, be declared as By-laws and passed subject to Section 226.9 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as follows:
|
Bill No. |
By-law No. |
Status |
Title and Authority |
|
106 |
108-2025 |
Enacted |
To confirm the proceedings of City Council at Meeting 27 held on February 11, 2025. |
Procedural Motions
February 11, 2025 at 4:56 p.m. - That City Council extend the meeting to complete the agenda with a 30-minute break at 6:30 p.m.
Where the Members of Toronto City Council listed in the attendance for this meeting participated remotely, they were counted for quorum as permitted by Section 189(4.2) of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, and City Council's Procedures.
Council adjourned on February 11, 2025, at 8:41 p.m.
OLIVIA CHOW JOHN D. ELVIDGE
Mayor City Clerk
Meeting Sessions
| Session Date | Session Type | Start Time | End Time | Public or Closed Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-11 | Morning | 9:42 AM | 12:24 PM | Public |
| 2025-02-11 | Afternoon | 2:10 PM | 3:02 PM | Public |
| 2025-02-11 | Afternoon | 3:42 PM | 6:26 PM | Public |
| 2025-02-11 | Evening | 7:04 PM | 8:41 PM | Public |
Attendance
| Date and Time | Quorum | Members |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-11 9:42 AM - 12:24 PM (Public Session) |
Present |
Present: Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
| 2025-02-11 2:10 PM - 3:02 PM (Public Session) |
Present |
Present: Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
| 2025-02-11 3:42 PM - 6:26 PM (Public Session) |
Present |
Present: Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson |
| 2025-02-11 7:04 PM - 8:41 PM (Public Session) |
Present |
Present: Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Paula Fletcher, Stephen Holyday, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Nick Mantas, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Michael Thompson Not Present: Vincent Crisanti |