How Gord Perks voted at council

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1. 2025.EC22.4ADOPTED

   Updated Coyote Coexistence and Response Strategy

   Toronto’s urban wildlife is incredibly diverse, with thousands of unique species calling the city home. In particular, coyotes have lived in Toronto’s communities for many years. Coyotes have adapted well to urban environments and are a consistent feature in many cities across North America. It is normal to see a coyote in residential, commercial, or industrial areas, and in or around parks, trails and ravines. The City of Toronto monitors coyote activity and has relied on its existing Coyote Response Strategy to guide its response. The Strategy (last updated in October 2013) prioritizes deterrence and public education to minimize coyote encounters. It focuses on removing open food sources, preventing dog-coyote interactions, and coyote-proofing properties. This staff report responds to several Council and Committee directives, notably to update the Coyote Response Strategy and report back on items related to the Downtown Coyote Action Plan, which was received by the Economic and Community Development Committee on May 6, 2025 (2025.EC20.4). The City of Toronto’s updated Coyote Response Strategy, renamed the Coyote Coexistence and Response Strategy (“the Str…

   City Council · 2025-07-24 20:27 PM

   Amend Item (Additional)

   Gord Perks's vote: No

   Majority required - EC22.4 - Saxe - motion 1

   Motion result

   Lost

   Recorded tally

   10-12

   Source outcome

   Lost, 10-12