THE Housing RECORD
Detailed voting history for Rachel Chernos Lin on housing policy.
Analysis
The politician consistently supports broad initiatives to expand housing density, including missing middle and midrise housing, and measures to protect tenants. However, they exhibit a more cautious or oppositional approach toward specific zoning amendments and the establishment of certain homelessness services infrastructure.
Introducing Colour-Coded Signage for RentSafeTO
"* This motion proposes using color-coded signs to show the safety and maintenance rating of rental buildings under the RentSafeTO program"
226 Olive Avenue - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak
"The City Council is being asked to have the City Solicitor represent the city's interests at a land-use appeal hearing for the property at 226 Olive Avenue"
180 Queens Drive - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher
"The City Council is requesting that the City Solicitor represent the city at a legal appeal hearing regarding the property at 180 Queens Drive"
Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods - Garden Suites Monitoring Program - Final Report
"This item is a final report on a program that tracked the impact and implementation of garden suites as a way to increase housing variety in residential areas"
Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods: Major Streets Study - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
"* The city is asking for guidance on how to handle a legal hearing regarding a study to allow more housing types on major streets"
250 Wincott Drive - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Ontario Land Tribunal - by Councillor Stephen Holyday, seconded by Councillor Parthi Kandavel
"The City Council is being asked to have the City Solicitor represent the city at a hearing before the Ontario Land Tribunal regarding the property at 250 Wincott Drive"
4610 Finch Avenue East - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
"This motion is to approve a request to change the zoning rules for the property at 4610 Finch Avenue East to allow for new development"
Taking Action to Protect Tenants - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Mayor Olivia Chow
"This motion likely proposes new measures or policies to increase protections and rights for people renting their homes"
Advancing Six Sites for the Homelessness Services Capital Infrastructure Strategy (HSCIS) - City-Initiated Official Plan Amendment and Six Zoning By-law Amendments - Decision Report - Approval
"This motion seeks approval to change zoning and planning rules to allow the development of six sites for homelessness services"
2674-2704 Yonge Street and 19 Alexandra Boulevard - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
"This motion is about approving changes to the city's land-use plan and zoning rules to allow for a new development at the specified addresses"
2674-2704 Yonge Street and 19 Alexandra Boulevard - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
"This motion is about approving changes to the city's land-use plan and zoning rules to allow for a new development at 2674-2704 Yonge Street and 19 Alexandra Boulevard"
Creating More Affordable Housing Options in Our Neighbourhoods - by Councillor Jamaal Myers, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow
"* This motion proposes ways to increase the availability of low-cost housing within local communities"
Missing Middle and Midrise Housing Implementation Initiative
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From Concept to Construction: Creating More Homes Across the Housing Continuum
"* This motion likely outlines a strategy to increase the number and variety of available housing options through a streamlined development process"
Building Faster: Streamlining Housing Delivery and Strengthening the City's Development Capacity
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Working Collaboratively Towards a Positive Outcome for the Future Indigenous Women and Children's Shelter at 68 Sheppard Avenue West by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo
"This motion seeks to coordinate efforts to establish a shelter for Indigenous women and children at 68 Sheppard Avenue West"
42 Donalda Crescent - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Nick Mantas, seconded by Councillor Paul Ainslie
"This motion asks the city's lawyer to represent the city's interests at a planning appeal hearing for the property at 42 Donalda Crescent"
36 Romeo Street - Request for the City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher
"The City Council is being asked to have the City Solicitor represent the city's interests at a hearing regarding the property at 36 Romeo Street before the Toronto Local Appeal Body"
2674-2704 Yonge Street and 19 Alexandra Boulevard - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
"This motion is about approving changes to the city's land-use plan and zoning rules to allow for a new development at the specified addresses"
1410 Eglinton Avenue West - Zoning By-law Amendment - Appeal Report
"This motion concerns a report on an appeal regarding a request to change the zoning rules for the property at 1410 Eglinton Avenue West"
3406-3434 Weston Road - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
"This motion is to approve changes to the zoning and official plan for a specific property on Weston Road to allow for new development"
Housing Action Plan: Avenues Policy Review - Phase Two Work Plan
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Housing Accelerator Fund: Apartment Infill Study - Residential Infill Report
"This item is a report on a study regarding the creation of more apartment housing on existing residential land to increase the city's housing supply"
672 to 676 Birchmount Road - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Decision Report - Approval
"This motion seeks approval to change the zoning and land-use rules for a specific property on Birchmount Road to allow for new development"
2823, 2825, 2827 and 2829 Eglinton Avenue East - Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
"This motion is to approve a change in the zoning laws for several properties on Eglinton Avenue East to allow for different types of development"
Commencing Public Consultations for Communities Impacted by New Shelter Locations - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Parthi Kandavel
"This motion proposes starting public meetings with residents who live near newly planned homeless shelters"
New Etobicoke Centre Shelter Public Consultation - by Councillor Stephen Holyday, seconded by Councillor Vincent Crisanti
"This motion proposes a public consultation process regarding the creation of a new homeless shelter in the Etobicoke Centre area"
Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods - Multiplex - Monitoring Program - Final Report
"* This is a final report on a program that tracked the impact of allowing multiplexes to increase housing options in residential neighborhoods"
Commencing Public Consultations for Communities Impacted by New Shelter Locations - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Parthi Kandavel
"This motion proposes starting public meetings with residents who live near the sites of proposed new homeless shelters"
Toronto Builds - A Policy Framework to Build More Affordable Rental Homes on Public Land
"This motion proposes a plan to use city-owned land to create more affordable rental housing"
Ontario-Toronto New Deal - Advancing the Delivery of Transit Oriented Communities along the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
"This motion is about collaborating with the provincial government to develop high-density housing and mixed-use communities around the Eglinton Crosstown West transit extension"
Housing Accelerator Fund: Expanding Permissions in Neighbourhoods for Low-Rise Sixplexes - Final Report
"This motion is about updating zoning rules to allow the construction of six-unit residential buildings in neighborhoods to increase the number of available homes"
Ombudsman Toronto Report: An Investigation into the City's Response to a Vital Services Outage in a Multi-Tenant Home
"This item is about an investigation into how the city responded to a loss of essential services in a multi-tenant residence"
Ombudsman Toronto Report: An Investigation into the City's Response to a Vital Services Outage in a Multi-Tenant Home
"This is a report from the Ombudsman investigating how the city responded to a loss of essential services in a multi-tenant residence"
Ombudsman Toronto Report: An Investigation into the City's Response to a Vital Services Outage in a Multi-Tenant Home
"This item is a report from the Ombudsman investigating how the city handled a loss of essential services in a building with multiple tenants"
11 Oswald Crescent - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle
"This motion asks the city's lawyer to represent the city at a land-use appeal hearing regarding the property at 11 Oswald Crescent"
114 Restever Gate - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Vincent Crisanti, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata
"This motion asks the city's lawyer to represent the city at a legal appeal hearing regarding a land-use or zoning issue at 114 Restever Gate"
Development Application Fee Review
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521 Davisville Avenue - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Josh Matlow
"This motion requests that the city's legal counsel represent the city's interests at a hearing regarding a property appeal for 521 Davisville Avenue"
Freezing Development Charges - by Mayor Olivia Chow, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks
"* This motion proposes to stop increasing the fees that developers must pay to the city when building new projects"
Toronto's Academic Housing Strategy - Improving Housing Outcomes for Post-Secondary Students
"This motion is about creating a plan to increase and improve the availability of affordable housing for college and university students in Toronto"
164 Homewood Avenue - Request for the City Solicitor to Appeal the Committee of Adjustment Decision and Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak
"The city is being asked to legally challenge a decision made by the Committee of Adjustment regarding a property at 164 Homewood Avenue"
158 Sterling Road (Blocks 5B, 5C and 5D) and 190 Sterling Road (Block 3B) - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications - Decision Report - Approval
"This motion is about approving changes to the zoning and official plan for specific properties on Sterling Road to allow for new development"
Build More Homes: Identifying Opportunities for More Purpose-Built Rental Housing
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1 Broadlands Boulevard - Zoning By-law Amendment Application- Decision Report - Approval
"This motion is to approve a request to change the zoning rules for the property located at 1 Broadlands Boulevard"
Authorization to Release Section 37 Funds from the Development at 5840, 5868, and 5870 Yonge Street to Toronto Community Housing Corporation for 175 Cummer Avenue - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik
"This motion seeks approval to transfer community benefit funds from a specific development project to the Toronto Community Housing Corporation for use at 175 Cummer Avenue"
Replacement Units for Demovicted Dwelling Room Tenants
"This motion likely addresses providing new housing options for tenants who were forced to move because their rental buildings were demolished"
Supporting Ownership Housing Developments
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104 - 114 Finch Avenue East - Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Applications - Decision Report - Approval
"The city is approving changes to the land-use rules and zoning for a specific property at 104-114 Finch Avenue East to allow for a new development"
150 The Donway West and 4 Overland Drive - Zoning Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
"This motion is to approve a change in zoning laws for two specific properties to allow for different types of development"
Implementation Guidelines for Rental Replacement
"This motion likely establishes the rules for how developers must replace rental units that are demolished during new construction projects"
1 Broadlands Boulevard - Zoning By-law Amendment Application- Decision Report - Approval
"This motion is to approve a request to change the zoning rules for the property at 1 Broadlands Boulevard"
111 Peter Street - Zoning By-law Amendment Application - Decision Report - Approval
"This motion is to approve a request to change the zoning rules for the property at 111 Peter Street to allow for a new type of development"
55 Lonborough Avenue - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher
"This motion asks the city's lawyer to represent the city at a legal appeal hearing regarding a property at 55 Lonborough Avenue"
Increasing Toronto Community Housing Corporation Board Remuneration - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Frances Nunziata
"This motion proposes to increase the pay for members of the board that oversees the Toronto Community Housing Corporation"
Identifying and Addressing Pressures in the Refugee and Emergency Shelter System
"This motion is about finding ways to manage and reduce the strain on the city's emergency and refugee shelter services"
Identifying and Addressing Pressures in the Refugee and Emergency Shelter System
"This motion is about finding ways to manage and reduce the strain on the city's emergency and refugee shelter services"
Identifying and Addressing Pressures in the Refugee and Emergency Shelter System
"This motion is about finding ways to manage and reduce the strain on the city's emergency and refugee shelter systems"
Identifying and Addressing Pressures in the Refugee and Emergency Shelter System
"This motion is about finding ways to manage and reduce the strain on the city's emergency and refugee shelter services"
417-419 Burnhamthorpe Road - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
"The City Council is seeking guidance on how to proceed with a legal hearing regarding the development or land use of the property at 417-419 Burnhamthorpe Road"
Re-Opening and Amending Item 2024.EX15.3 - Advancing the Homelessness Services Capital Infrastructure Strategy (HSCIS) and the 2025 Shelter Infrastructure Plan - by Councillor James Pasternak, seconded by Councillor Jon Burnside
"This motion seeks to revise the city's long-term strategy and 2025 plan for building and maintaining homeless shelters and related infrastructure"
2810 - 2816 Bayview Avenue - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - Decision Report - Approval
"This item is a request to approve changes to the land-use and zoning rules for the properties located at 2810-2816 Bayview Avenue"
Progress on Building More Supportive Homes
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ReNew Golden Mile Environmental Assessment: Final Report
"* This item is the final report on the environmental impact of the plan to redevelop the Golden Mile area"
Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods - Ward 23 Multiplex Study - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - Decision Report - Approval
"This motion seeks approval to change zoning laws and the official plan to allow more multi-unit housing (multiplexes) in Ward 23"
Housing Action Plan: Avenues Policy Review - Decision Report
"* This motion is likely about reviewing and deciding on policies regarding housing development and zoning along the city's main avenues as part of a broader housing strategy"
Ombudsman Toronto Report - An Investigation into the City's Decision to Stop Allowing Refugee Claimants into Base Shelter System Beds
"This item is a report from the Ombudsman investigating the city's decision to exclude refugee claimants from the base shelter system"
33-51 Walsh Avenue and 2717-2745 Weston Road - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
"The City Council is seeking guidance or instructions regarding a legal hearing at the Ontario Land Tribunal concerning development or land use at two specific properties"
4001 Steeles Avenue West, 5000 Jane Street and 360 Hullmar Drive - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
"This item is a request for guidance on how to proceed with a land use hearing before the Ontario Land Tribunal regarding three specific properties"
Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods - Neighbourhood Retail and Services Study Phase Two Final Report
"This motion presents a final report on strategies to increase housing variety and integrate local retail and services within residential neighborhoods"
321 Laird Drive - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Rachel Chernos Lin, seconded by Councillor Mike Colle
"This motion asks the city's legal counsel to represent the city at a hearing regarding a property dispute or zoning appeal for 321 Laird Drive"
30 Charles Street East- Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councillor Jamaal Myers
"The City Council is being asked to have the City Solicitor represent the city's interests at a planning appeal hearing for the property at 30 Charles Street East"
187 Oakridge Drive - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Lily Cheng
"This motion asks the city's lawyer to represent the city at a hearing regarding a property dispute or zoning appeal for 187 Oakridge Drive"
1245 and 1285 Dupont Street, 1260 Dufferin Street, and 213 Emerson Avenue - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
"The city is seeking procedural guidance from the Ontario Land Tribunal regarding a legal case involving the development or zoning of several specific properties"
Strengthening the City of Toronto's Housing Development Capacity to Deliver Housing Faster
"* This motion is likely about improving the city's internal processes and resources to speed up the approval and construction of new homes"
Relaunch of the Home Ownership Assistance Program to Support New Non-Profit Affordable and Attainable Home Ownership Housing
"This motion proposes restarting a program that helps non-profit organizations create affordable home ownership opportunities for residents"
Establishing a Framework to Address Excessive Indoor Temperatures in Leased Residential Premises
"* This motion is about creating guidelines to ensure that rental homes do not become dangerously hot for tenants"
Establishing a Framework to Address Excessive Indoor Temperatures in Leased Residential Premises
"This motion aims to create guidelines to ensure that rental properties maintain safe and reasonable indoor temperatures for tenants"
Establishing a Framework to Address Excessive Indoor Temperatures in Leased Residential Premises
"* This motion is about creating rules to ensure that rental homes stay at a safe and reasonable temperature during hot weather"
Ombudsman Toronto Housing Unit Status Report 2024
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Advancing Phase One of the Purpose-built Rental Housing Incentives Stream
"* This motion is about moving forward with a program that provides incentives to encourage the construction of new apartment buildings"
123 Bellamy Road North - Zoning Amendment Application - Appeal Report
"This item is a report on an appeal regarding a request to change the zoning regulations for the property located at 123 Bellamy Road North"
Exempting Dwelling Rooms in a Multi-tenant House from Parkland Dedication and Clarifications to Exemptions in Article III of Chapter 415 - Development of Land
"This motion proposes that multi-tenant houses be exempt from the requirement to provide land or funds for parks during development"
710 The West Mall - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
"This motion concerns the City Council's strategy or legal position regarding an appeal at the Ontario Land Tribunal related to a property development at 710 The West Mall."
Housing Action Plan: As-of-Right Zoning for Mid-rise Buildings on Avenues and Updated Rear Transition Performance Standards - Final Report
"This motion proposes changing zoning rules to make it easier to build mid-sized buildings on main streets while updating standards for how these buildings transition to neighboring properties"
49-59 Lawrence Avenue East - Ontario Land Tribunal Hearing - Request for Directions
"The City Council is seeking guidance or instructions regarding a legal hearing at the Ontario Land Tribunal concerning a property development at 49-59 Lawrence Avenue East"
80 Guestville Avenue - Revoking a Building Permit - by Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher
"This motion proposes to cancel a building permit for the property located at 80 Guestville Avenue"
Protecting Tenants from Price-Fixing on Rental Apartments - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo
"This motion aims to prevent landlords from colluding to artificially inflate rent prices for apartment tenants"
171 Pendrith Street - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Dianne Saxe, seconded by Councilor Parthi Kandavel
"The City Council is requesting that the City Solicitor represent the city at a hearing before the Toronto Local Appeal Body regarding the property at 171 Pendrith Street"
16 Martindale Road - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Dianne Saxe
"This motion asks the city's legal counsel to represent the city at a hearing regarding a property dispute or development appeal at 16 Martindale Road"
3374 Keele Street - Zoning Amendment Application - Request for Direction
"* This item is about a request for the City Council to provide guidance on a proposal to change the zoning laws for the property at 3374 Keele Street"
Implementing a Rental Renovation Licence By-law to Address Renovictions
"This motion proposes a new law requiring licenses for rental renovations to prevent landlords from unfairly evicting tenants under the guise of upgrades"
Expanding Housing Options in Neighbourhoods - Beaches-East York Pilot Project - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments - Decision Report - Approval
"This motion seeks approval to change zoning and planning rules in the Beaches-East York area to allow for a wider variety of housing types"
Building More Missing Middle - Addressing Gaps in Multiplex Permissions
"This motion likely aims to update zoning regulations to allow for more small-scale multi-unit housing, such as duplexes and triplexes, in residential neighborhoods"
Implementing a Rental Renovation Licence By-law to Address Renovictions
"This motion proposes a new law requiring licenses for rental renovations to prevent landlords from unfairly evicting tenants"
Low-Rise Residential Lands in the Toronto and East York District of the City of Toronto, to Zoning By-law 569-2013
"This motion likely proposes changes to zoning laws regarding how low-rise residential land can be developed in the Toronto and East York district"
Build More Homes: Expanding Incentives for Purpose Built Rental Housing
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Implementing a Rental Renovation Licence By-law to Address Renovictions
"This motion proposes a new law requiring licenses for rental renovations to prevent landlords from unfairly evicting tenants"