High-level summary - The city council advanced several procurement and infrastructure items, while keeping key financial and contract issues under review. Notable decisions included approving amendments to interpretation services contracts, approving basements flooding program work and a new paramedic station construction, and keeping property-tax debt matters and Capital Sewer issues under consideration for further discussion or deputations.

Five most important topics discussed

1) Largest Property Tax Debtors (File GG 26.1) - Topic: Discussion of property tax debtors with arrears over $500,000 as of December 31, 2024. - Impact: Affects city revenue and potential enforcement actions; ongoing consideration by the committee. - Public input: No deputations were scheduled for this item in the section; input routes would be through public consultations or future discussions. - Key quotes: “Held for further discussion by Councillor Thompson.” (And related staff remark: “We will always try to fully execute a tax sale to be able to recover where we're in those positions.”)

2) Suspension of Capital Sewer Services Incorporated (File GG 26.3) - Topic: Consideration of suspension of Capital Sewer Services Incorporated and affiliates; deputations are scheduled to hear public input. - Impact: Could affect city contracts and ongoing projects given the alleged misconduct; decisions pending after deputations. - Public input: Deputations are scheduled; “There were six registered speakers for item GG 26.3” indicates active public engagement. - Key quotes: “Subcontractor quotes were altered and inflated by Capital Sewer on the Duffren project, resulting in the city being overbilled by more than a million dollars,” stated by Genevie Shy (staff summary). - File: GG 26.3 - Motions/outcomes: Motion to suspend was discussed; the suspension decision was deferred pending deputations and further staff analysis.

3) Amendment to Blanket Contracts for Interpretation Services (File GG 26.4) - Topic: Amendments to contracts with 911 Interpreters Incorporated for real-time over-the-phone interpretation services across Revenue Services, Toronto Fire Services, and the Housing Secretariat. - Impact: Improves service accessibility for non-English-speaking residents. - Public input: Not specifically deputed for this item in the section; input would generally come through process or deputations as applicable. - Key quotes: “Councillor Thompson moved this item, and it was approved.” - File: GG 26.4 - Motions/outcomes: Passed.

4) Basement Flooding Protection Program (Phase 4) (File GG 26.11) - Topic: Award of contract to GIP Paving Incorporated for Phase 4 of the Basement Flooding Protection Program in Ward 2. - Impact: Improves flood risk mitigation and infrastructure resilience for residents. - Public input: No deputation specifics noted in this section; input opportunities would typically occur through presentations or public engagement channels. - Key quotes: “This initiative aims to mitigate flooding risks for residents, improving infrastructure resilience.”; “Councillor Holiday moved the motion, and it was carried unanimously.” - File: GG 26.11 - Motions/outcomes: Passed.

5) New Toronto Paramedic Services Multifunction Station (610 Bay Street) (File GG 26.22) - Topic: Construction agreement with Kilmer Tricon for the new Toronto Paramedic Services Multifunction Station at 610 Bay Street in Ward 11. - Impact: Enhances emergency medical response capabilities and public safety. - Public input: No explicit deputations listed in this section; input would typically be through standard public engagement channels. - Key quotes: “The council approved the execution of a construction agreement with Kilmer Tricon for the new Paramedic Services Multifunction Station… Councillor Holiday moved the motion, and it was carried unanimously.” - File: GG 26.22 - Motions/outcomes: Passed.

Files Numbers Discussed - GG 26.1: Largest Property Tax Debtors - GG 26.3: Suspension of Capital Sewer Services Incorporated - GG 26.4: Amendment to Blanket Contracts for Interpretation Services (911 Interpreters Incorporated) - GG 26.11: Basement Flooding Protection Program Phase 4 (GIP Paving Incorporated) - GG 26.22: Toronto Paramedic Services Multifunction Station (Kilmer Tricon)

Opportunities for Public Input - GG 26.3 had deputations scheduled; six registered speakers noted. For other items, public input typically occurs through standard channels (councillor offices, city website, public meetings) and any item may be opened to deputations or public comment as the agenda allows. Residents can contact their councillor or the General Government Committee via the city’s public engagement channels for opportunities to comment.

Motions passed, rejected, or deferred - GG 26.1 Largest Property Tax Debtors with Arrears Greater than $500,000 - Outcome: Held for further discussion. - GG 26.3 Suspension of Capital Sewer Services Incorporated - Outcome: Held for deputations and staff consideration; final vote pending. - GG 26.4 Amendment to Blanket Contracts for Interpretation Services - Outcome: Passed. - GG 26.11 Basement Flooding Protection Program Phase 4 - Outcome: Passed. - GG 26.22 Toronto Paramedic Services Multifunction Station - Outcome: Passed.

Councillors present - Deputy Mayor Paul Lansley - Councillor Thompson - Councillor Holiday - Councillor Chang - Councillor Croante

Notes - The items above reflect the five topics chosen as most impactful to residents’ day-to-day life, drawn from the sections provided. Other items in the transcripts cover additional procurement, public safety, and city operations but were not included as one of the five topics to keep the summary concise.