Item - 2021.PA27.11
Tracking Status
- This item was considered by Toronto Parking Authority on November 8, 2021 and was adopted with amendments.
- See also CC37.7
PA27.11 - Further Update on Sale of City-Owned Lands, 20 Castlefield Avenue and 565 Duplex Avenue, Yonge-Eglinton Area
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Amended
- Ward:
- 8 - Eglinton - Lawrence
Confidential Attachment - Litigation or potential litigation that affects the Toronto Parking Authority and the City of Toronto and contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege
Board Decision
The Board of Directors of Toronto Parking Authority:
1. Adopted the confidential instructions to staff in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 25, 2021) from the City Solicitor.
2. Directed that the confidential instructions in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 25, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor and the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 25, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
3. Forwarded its decision to City Council for information.
4. Recommended that City Council direct that the confidential instructions in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 25, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor and the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 25, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Origin
Summary
Toronto Parking Authority executed an agreement (the 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). The City of Toronto did not approve the sale of the City Lands as provided for in the Agreement.
Confidential Attachment 1 contains information pertaining to potential litigation and contains advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2021/pa/bgrd/backgroundfile-172417.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1
Motions
That the Board of Directors of Toronto Parking Authority:
1. Forward its decision to City Council for information.
2. Recommend that City Council direct that the confidential instructions in Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 25, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential at the discretion of the City Solicitor and the balance of Confidential Attachment 1 to the report (October 25, 2021) from the City Solicitor remain confidential in its entirety, as it contains advice which is subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Vote (Amend Item (Additional)) Nov-08-2021
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 6 | Members that voted Yes are Brad Bradford, Maureen Farrow, Zeshan Khan, Mike Layton, Jeffrey Steiner, Namby Vithiananthan (Chair) |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Hartley Lefton (Interest Declared) |
Vote (Adopt Item as Amended) Nov-08-2021
| Result: Carried | Majority Required |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 6 | Members that voted Yes are Brad Bradford, Maureen Farrow, Zeshan Khan, Mike Layton, Jeffrey Steiner, Namby Vithiananthan (Chair) |
| Total members that voted No: 0 | Members that voted No are |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Hartley Lefton (Interest Declared) |
Declared Interests
Hartley Lefton - as a close friend is counsel to the counterparty in this matter.
Written Declaration: https://secure.toronto.ca/council/declared-interest-file.do?id=10276