Item - 2023.MM11.23
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 11 and 12, 2023 without amendments.
MM11.23 - 19 Branch Avenue - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Councillor Alejandra Bravo
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 3 - Etobicoke - Lakeshore
City Council Decision
City Council on October 11 and 12, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to both appeal and attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body as a party, with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the Committee of Adjustment’s Decision regarding the proposed development at 19 Branch Avenue (Application A0288/23EYK).
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a resolution, and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City, at the City Solicitor's discretion, after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239751.pdf
Attachment 1 - Notice of Decision of the Committee of Adjustment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2023/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-239726.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 MM11.23. 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 MM11.23 be referred to the Etobicoke York Community Council. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.