Item - 2020.TE16.51

Tracking Status

This item was considered by Toronto and East York Community Council on July 16, 2020 and was adopted with amendments.

TE16.51 - Requests for a Confidential Briefing Re: Staging Area Permits

Decision Type:: ACTION

Status:: Amended

Ward:: 11 - University - Rosedale

Community Council Decision

The Toronto and East York Community Council:

1. Requested the City Solicitor to provide a confidential briefing, if necessary, or legal opinion to the members of the Toronto and East York Community Council at the September 15, 2020 meeting, regarding any legal implications that may arise from the refusal of a construction staging area permit in the municipal right of way for a private development.

Origin

(June 25, 2020) Letter from Councillor Mike Layton, Ward 11, University-Rosedale

Summary

Many Councillors in the Toronto and East York district are met with construction plans on numerous development sites which request the use of the public realm for an extended period of time, often putting residents at an inconvenience for many years.

Before we can engage in discussions with developers about the potential to change or refuse staging permits, it would be prudent to have this discussion with City Legal.

Background Information

(June 25, 2020) Letter from Councillor Mike Layton, Ward 11, University-Rosedale - Requests for a Confidential Briefing Re: Staging Area Permits
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2020/te/bgrd/backgroundfile-148537.pdf

Motions

Motion to Amend Item moved by Councillor Mike Layton (Carried)

That the words "at the September 15, 2020 meeting" and "if necessary" be added to Recommendation 1.