The City of Toronto, earlier this week, announced a new partnership with Toronto start-up Ritual to help local businesses accept digital orders online and onsite. The partnership is one of many initiatives to help businesses, led by Mayor Tory’s Economic Support and Recovery Task Force.
Request for Report on the Change of Timeline Processes for By-Law Implementation
Moved by: Councillor Jim Karygiannis
Seconded by: Mayor John Tory______________________________
Background
After the deadly traffic accident that killed an 11 year old Kennedy Public School student, school officials, parents and residents indicated that they wanted measures to slow down vehicles in the school zone around their school.
Moved by: Councillor Jim Karygiannis _________________________
Seconded by: Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam _________________________
On December 13, 1937, the Imperial Japanese army captured Nanjing, the capital city of the Republic of China during the Second Sino-Japanese War. The Imperial Japanese Army conducted a six-week campaign where an estimated 300,000 people, including young children were tortured, raped, and murdered.
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This dark period in history is seldom discussed, yet the legacy of these atrocities live on in the memories of survivors and it continues to have a deeply felt impact in many Asian societies, including Toronto’s diverse Asian communities.
Toronto City Councillors support Karygiannis’ bid to increase
budget for Student Nutrition Program
I am pleased that Toronto City Council supported my request to increase funding for Toronto Public Health’s Student Nutrition Program.
The 2016 City of Toronto Budget is comprised of Capital and Operating Budgets and
Property Tax Rates and Related Matters.
During discussions on Property Tax Rates and Related Matters, I, again, fought for the Sheppard Subway and transit issues, for residents who live north of Hwy 401.
| Calgary Injunction Decision regarding Unlicensed Ground Transportation Providers |
| Communication LS9.4.7 has been submitted on this Item |
| Confidential Attachment – Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board |
| Committee Recommendations |
| The Licensing and Standards Committee recommends that:
1. City Council direct the City Solicitor and the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, to return to the Ontario Superior Court of Justice to seek an injunction against Uber and individual UberX drivers, based on the updated regulations to Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 545 approved by City Council at its meeting on September 30, October 1 and 2, 2015.
2. City Council direct that the confidential attachment to the report (January 8, 2016) from the City Solicitor remain confidential indefinitely as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. |
| Committee Recommendations |
| The Licensing and Standards Committee recommends that:
1. City Council request the City Manager to write to the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada requesting that the City of Toronto be included as a participant in the proposed federal-provincial-territorial task force on the legalization and regulation of marijuana to ensure that the City’s interests are addressed, including ensuring that the permitted locations for the selling of marijuana is appropriate and recognizes the need for appropriate distance requirements to other uses such as schools, daycares, residences, etc. |
That City Council direct the Executive Director, Municipal Licensing and Standards, in consultation with the City Solicitor, to report to the January 22, 2016 meeting of the Licensing and Standards Committee on a by-law which would permit the following:
iii. only coffee, tea and juices are permitted on the premises; and
Request a detailed report regarding the feasibility of the City of Toronto displaying its 2017 New Year’s fireworks from the CN Tower as well as Nathan Phillips Square – Councillor Jim Karygiannis, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll
Moved by: Councillor Jim Karygiannis
Seconded by: Councillor Shelley Carroll
City Council support efforts by Barrier-Free Canada/Canada Sans Barrieres (BFC/CSB)to urge the new Parliament of Canada to enact The Canadians with Disabilities Act (CDA) – Councillor Jim Karygiannis, seconded by Councillor Kristyn Wong-Tam
