Jamaal Myers

On the record

moved Presto's successor fare system is quietly in play. Put forward the motion directing staff to complete the RFI evaluation and continue market engagement (2026-07-22)

moved TTC accessibility committee reports zero FIFA complaints, new elevator backup plan, and a Wheel-Trans photo-ID proposal. Moved the motion to receive the ACAT minutes (2026-07-22)

moved 18 Great Oak Drive heritage designation approved; Moore Farmhouse from 1842 now protected. Moved the motion to designate the property. (2026-07-16)

moved 32 Bright Street heritage designation; Costigan Cottage in Corktown. Moved the heritage designation of 32 Bright Street (2026-07-16)

moved City of Toronto 2025 Audited Financial Statements; Solid Waste Contract Audit. Moved adoption of AU13.7 waste audit recommendation (2026-07-10)

moved City updates audit committee on progress toward fixing 55 KPMG audit recommendations. Moved adoption of the agenda (2026-07-10)

moved Scarborough zoning approved for 259-unit rental building on Lawrence Avenue East with 40-year affordability lock. Moved staff recommendation to approve zoning by-law amendment (2026-07-09)

pressed TTC Board directs staff to urgently study, and possibly implement, weekly fare capping. Pressed staff on whether Presto 2.0 is ready and whether weekly replaces or supplements monthly capping; questioned who decides no on cost (2026-07-22)

pressed SmartTrack Invoicing held for questions. Requested to hold the item to ask questions about SmartTrack invoicing (2026-07-10)

pressed 689 Morrish Road fence exemption decision deferred pending site plan review. Questioned whether individual studies examine the development in isolation or area-wide; asked about basement flooding areas and tree removal impacts on water runoff. (2026-07-09)

pressed Tamil Community Center at Markham Road approved; zoning amendment clears Phase 1, auditorium deferred pending transit and parking solutions. Raised concerns about transit accessibility for the large Tamil community within walking distance, parking overflow on residential streets, and community involvement in Phase 2 planning; asked how the public would be involved in future site decisions. (2026-07-09)

pressed Tamil Community Centre at Staines Road approved; Phase 2 auditorium parking conditions deferred via study. Asked detailed questions about maximum parking capacity (114 spaces identified), overflow parking strategies, street parking mitigation on Staines Road, community access provisions and the 50% operating-hours agreement, and staff feasibility of a 425-person auditorium with only 114 parking spaces. (2026-07-09)

pressed Scarborough zoning approved for 259-unit rental building on Lawrence Avenue East with 40-year affordability lock. Asked how residents access affordable units from this and similar projects; applicant explained city working on new portal-based registry system respecting local community preference before lottery (2026-07-09)

seconded TTC Board orders a study to speed up the College (506) streetcar, and it turns into an election-flavoured fight. Seconded the motion and chaired; questioned deputants on scope and jurisdiction (2026-07-22)

seconded TTC Board directs staff to urgently study, and possibly implement, weekly fare capping. Seconded; pressed staff on Presto 2.0 readiness and the CEO's authority to decline (2026-07-22)

seconded 125 Presley Avenue fence exemption approved; rear fences exceed code by 37–87 cm. Seconded motion (inferred from roll call) (2026-07-09)

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