Item - 2020.GL12.13
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 28, 2020 without amendments.
- This item was considered by the General Government and Licensing Committee on March 9, 2020 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on May 28, 2020.
GL12.13 - Proposed Sale of 20 Castlefield Avenue and 565 Duplex Avenue, Yonge-Eglinton Area - Update
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 8 - Eglinton - Lawrence
City Council Decision
City Council on May 28, 2020, adopted the following:
1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 18, 2019) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the City Solicitor.
2. City Council direct that the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 18, 2019) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor and City Council direct that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 18, 2019) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the City Solicitor remain confidential as it pertains to potential litigation against the City of Toronto and contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 18, 2019) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the City Solicitor remains confidential at this time in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it pertains to potential litigation against the City of Toronto and contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege. The confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 18, 2019) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management and the City Solicitor will be made public at the discretion of the City Solicitor.
Confidential Attachment - Potential litigation against the City of Toronto and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/gl/bgrd/backgroundfile-141560.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Confidential Instructions to Staff
Confidential Attachment 1 - Confidential Appendices 1, 2, and 3
Motions (City Council)
Vote (Adopt Item) May-28-2020
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - GL12.13 - Adopt the Item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 24 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Ana Bailão, Brad Bradford, Shelley Carroll, Mike Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mark Grimes, Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Cynthia Lai, Mike Layton, Josh Matlow, Jennifer McKelvie, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Michael Thompson, John Tory, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are John Filion |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Jaye Robinson |
GL12.13 - Proposed Sale of 20 Castlefield Avenue and 565 Duplex Avenue, Yonge-Eglinton Area - Update
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 8 - Eglinton - Lawrence
Confidential Attachment - Potential litigation against the City of Toronto and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege
Committee Recommendations
The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that:
1. City Council adopt the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 18, 2019) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the City Solicitor.
2. City Council direct that the confidential instructions in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (December 18, 2019) from the Executive Director, Corporate Real Estate Management, and the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor and that the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 remain confidential in its entirety, as it pertains to potential litigation against the City of Toronto and contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Decision Advice and Other Information
The General Government and Licensing Committee recessed its public session to meet in closed session to consider this item, as it pertains to potential litigation against the City of Toronto and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Origin
Summary
Toronto Parking Authority ("TPA") executed a conditional agreement to sell the lands municipally known as 20 Castlefield Avenue and 565 Duplex Avenue (the "City Lands") to 2500 Yonge Street Limited (the "Purchaser"). A location map of the City Lands is in Attachment A. As directed by City Council, staff have advised the Purchaser that City Council does not approve the Agreement of Purchase and Sale.
Confidential Attachment 1 contains information relating to steps taken pursuant to the confidential instructions and potential next steps and legal advice from the City Solicitor relating to potential litigation.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/gl/bgrd/backgroundfile-141560.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Confidential Instructions to Staff
Confidential Attachment 1 - Confidential Appendices 1, 2, and 3
Motions
Vote (Adopt Item) Mar-09-2020
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 4 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie (Chair), Stephen Holyday, Jim Karygiannis, Frances Nunziata |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are John Filion |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Josh Matlow |