City Council Meeting – Structured Summary

High-level summary (2-3 sentences) - The meeting covered climate resilience and heat mitigation, housing and social development, encampment policy, revenue tools for city services, and FIFA World Cup planning. Key decisions included introducing and/or passing several items (EX 28.30 FIFA planning; EX 28.32 Bayside Sunset Clause; Rules for Public Speakers) while other items (e.g., investment reports, certain tax measures) were postponed or held for further discussion. Public deputations were heard on housing, heat, and social-outreach initiatives, with ongoing opportunities for citizen input.

Five most important topics discussed (with 2-3 sentences each) 1) Maximum Indoor Temperature By-law and Heat Relief Strategy - The council debated interim and long-term heat protections for tenants, including a proposed maximum indoor temperature standard and expansion of cooling/heat-relief measures. Advocates argued urgency, citing health risks from extreme indoor heat and the inadequacy of cooling rooms alone. Key sentiments included: “Toronto cannot wait … heat is deadly” and calls to expedite bylaw development (with references to motions targeting July 2026 for bylaw readiness). Public input discussions highlighted concerns about tenant protections and potential cost implications for landlords. - Direct quotes: - “We cannot wait for perfect evidence. We know that people are dying and we know that this is preventable.” - “Toronto cannot wait until 2027 to act on indoor heat… Tenants cannot withstand two more summers of 30 plus degree apartments while we continue to study whether heat hurts them.” - File/bylaw references: EX28.3 (indoor heat/cooling items discussion), EX28.5 (heat relief strategy and 2026 planning), item titles referencing maximum indoor temperature bylaw; Mayor’s motion to have bylaw drafted by July 2026 (within EX28.3/28.5 context).

2) Social Development Plans (SDPs), Equity, and Anti-Black Racism Initiatives - The meetings repeatedly emphasized SDPs as a tool for safety, equity, and community capacity-building, with strong calls for citywide expansion and sustained funding (e.g., Regent Park success with zero gun-related deaths in 2023; calls for $500,000 annually per neighborhood). Advocates urged maintaining and scaling social infrastructure to address systemic inequities, including anti-Black racism. - Direct quotes: - “When funding is stable, people don’t just survive, they build, they connect, they thrive.” - “The Regent Park SDP continues to demonstrate what is possible… zero gun-related deaths in 2023.” - File/bylaw references: EX28.19 (2026 SDP budget allocation discussion), EX28.21 (staff/HRAC/TAC collaboration and new SDP directions), 28.2x series (various SDP-related items in district plans).

3) Encampments Policy, Housing Rights, and Ombudsman Recommendations - Debates centered on encampment policy changes, proper consultation with housing-rights bodies, and adherence to housing-rights obligations. Critics argued changes bypassed public input and risk violating the Toronto Housing Charter; supporters emphasized urgency and rights-based approaches. - Direct quotes: - “What we saw at council last month is… retrogression, a backsliding on human rights.” - “Housing exists as a human right under law.” - File/bylaw references: EX28.21 (encampment policy discussions and HRAC involvement), EX28.2x (Ombudsman recommendations and housing-outreach governance), item references to “interdivisional protocol on encampments.”

4) Luxury Property Tax/Wealth-Based Revenue Tools to Fund Public Services - Deputations and some sections argued for targeted revenue tools (e.g., a municipal land transfer tax or modest luxury-property tax) to fund transit, schools, food programs, and other essential services, framing it as progressive and necessary amid revenue challenges. Several speakers framed these measures as fair, targeted, and essential for public services. - File/bylaw references: Item 28.1 (Taxing Wealthier Residents – luxury-home property tax discussion), related bylaw discussions in EX sections dealing with progressive revenue tools.

5) FIFA World Cup Planning and Community Legacy - The meeting included planning discussions around FIFA World Cup-related activities, draw updates, and the creation of community pitches/legacy projects. The discussions underscore expected tourism, infrastructure considerations, and community engagement benefits. - Direct quotes: - “They anticipate there’ll be two billion people watching the game… more people than would be tuned into Toronto than in its history.” - File/bylaw references: EX 28.30 (FIFA World Cup planning) and related EX numbers in the same wave of items.

Additional notable topics (summarized) - Water/wastewater rates and industrial-rate discussions: EX28.9 (block water rate structure and industrial-use incentives) and related conversations about conservation programs and rate volatility. - Climate resilience governance and heat-relief processes: EX28.5 and accompanying governance/oversight discussions, including environmental health perspectives and heat-warning protocols. - Public-input mechanics: Several sections note deputations and public registration timing (e.g., 10:30 a.m. on specific dates) as opportunities for resident input.

Opportunities for citizen input - Public deputations: Residents could register to speak (e.g., by 10:30 a.m. on specified dates); presentations typically capped at a few minutes. - Public consultations and hearings: Several items reference future consultations, stakeholder engagement, and potential bylaw development processes. - Contacts: While specific emails are not provided in the excerpts, standard avenues include the City Clerk’s office, the relevant city department (e.g., Housing/Planning, Economic Development, Public Health), and advisory committees (HRAC, TAC) that are named in the transcripts.

Motions (passed, rejected, deferred) and outcomes - Passed (examples) - Confirmation of Minutes (passed) - Rules for Public Speakers (passed) - Introduction/acceptance of EX 28.30 FIFA World Cup planning item (passed) - Introduction/acceptance of EX 28.32 Bayside Land Development Agreement Sunset Clause (passed) - Wide Waterfront Programs (Item 6) — passed - Tax Rates and Interim Spending Authorities (Item 8) — passed - Solid Waste Management Rates and Fees (Item 10) — passed - Held/Deferred/Under Discussion (examples) - Investment Reports (Item 11) — held for further discussion - Property Tax Increase for Wealthiest Residents (Item 28.1) — deferred/pending - Luxury-property tax and associated revenue tools — discussed with some motions deferred or pending - Motion to Expand the SDP (citywide) — deferred for strategy/consent - Motion to Extend or finish certain items before lunch (example from heat-relief discussions) — various pre-lunch continuations - Other notable motions - Motion to Refer Item to Staff (EX28.x family of items) — passed in some segments - Motion to Expand the Air Conditioning Pilot/AC funding discussions — deferred or pending

Councillors present - The excerpts reference several participants by name and title across sections. Names that appear include: - Mayor Olivia Chow - Deputy Mayors Malik and Cole - Councillors Carol, Fletcher, Matlo, Bravo, Perks, Moyes, Shan, Bradford, Enley, Cole, and others - Note: The provided text spans many sections with different participants; these names are drawn from the excerpts and may not constitute a single, complete roll of all attendees. Where possible, I’ve included the names that appear in the supplied material.

File numbers and bylaw references (key ones cited in the excerpts) - EX 28.30 — FIFA World Cup-related planning - EX 28.32 — Bayside Land Development Agreement Sunset Clause - EX 28.3 / EX28.3 — Heat/cooling items and indoor temperature discussions - EX 28.5 — Heat relief strategy planning and governance - EX28.19 — SDP budget allocation - EX28.21 — Encampment/ Housing Rights Advisory Committee engagement - EX28.9 — 2026 Interim Water and Wastewater Rates (Block Two) - 28.1 — Proposed Luxury-Home Tax/Municipal Land Transfer Tax - EX28.2 — Ombudsman recommendations and ESS-related items - EX28.2x — Multi-tenant housing emergency-response protocols (various sections) - 28.19 — SDP funding and budget implications - EX28.21 — Housing Rights Advisory Committee engagement - Item numbers reflecting housing, water, climate, and social-development topics appear throughout the excerpts.

Bottom line: Motions and decisions covered a broad slate including heat/climate protections, housing equity and SDP funding, encampment policies with rights-based oversight, revenue tools for city services, and FIFA World Cup planning. Public input opportunities were reinforced via deputations and scheduled consultations; concrete email addresses were not provided in the excerpts.