Item - 2020.MM23.22
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 28 and 29, 2020 without amendments.
MM23.22 - 47 White Abbey Park - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body on Appeal of Committee of Adjustment Decision (A0011/20SC) - by Councillor Michael Thompson, seconded by Councillor Cynthia Lai
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 21 - Scarborough Centre
City Council Decision
City Council on July 28 and 29, 2020, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the Appeal of the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the minor variances requested in Application A0011/20SC, and any other variances that may be requested, regarding 47 White Abbey Park.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain such outside consultants as may be necessary to oppose the Appeal.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution regarding the Appeal, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in the City Solicitor's discretion, after consulting with the Ward Councillor and with the Director of Community Planning, Scarborough District.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-153614.pdf
Committee of Adjustment Scarborough Panel Notice of Decision on application for Minor Variance/Permission for 47 White Abbey Park
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-153615.pdf
(February 28, 2020) Report from the Director, Community Planning, Scarborough District on 47 White Abbey Park
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-153616.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, need to be waived to permit introduction of Motion MM23.22. A two-thirds vote of Council Members present is required to waive notice.
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM23.22 be referred to the Scarborough Community Council. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.