Item - 2024.CC20.13
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 24 and 25, 2024 without amendments and without debate.
- See also 2024.NA7.1
CC20.13 - Appointment of Public Members to the Committee of Adjustment
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on July 24 and 25, 2024, adopted the following:
1. City Council appoint the following candidates to the Committee of Adjustment for a term of office ending November 14, 2026, and until successors are appointed, as follows:
North York Panel:
Carl Knipfel; and
Toronto and East York Panel:
Ryan Bissonnette.
2. City Council appoint the following candidate to the Committee of Adjustment - Scarborough Panel to fill a vacancy created by the leave of absence, for a term of office until the end of a leave, including up to the end of the term, November 14, 2026, and until a successor is appointed:
Eric Hou
3. City Council direct that Confidential Attachment 1 to the Decision Letter (July 10, 2024) from the Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment remain confidential in its entirety as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment.
Confidential Attachment 1 to the Letter (July 10, 2024) from the Nominating Panel - Committee of Adjustment remain confidential in its entirety in accordance with the provisions of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, as it relates to personal matters about identifiable individuals being considered for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment.
City Council Decision Advice and Other Information
Appointees' biographies:
Ryan Bissonnette
With a degree in History and Political Science and certificates in Communications and Public Relations and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Ryan boasts a rich variety expertise. Over two decades, he has navigated the realms of public policy, contributing significantly to diverse sectors, including legislative, transportation, gaming, and healthcare. Ryan’s proficiency is further evidenced by his strategic involvement in major infrastructure projects.
Eric Hou
Eric Hou holds a Juris Doctor degree and is currently employed as a provincial lawyer at the Ontario Ministry of Transportation. Eric's legal practice spans across real estate law, corporate commercial and transportation law and he has extensive experience in provincial highway and transit corridor planning and permitting processes. As a lifelong resident of Toronto, Eric is deeply passionate in serving the local communities in meaningful ways.
Carl Knipfel
Carl is an experienced professional architect/planner with extensive urban design, planning and business experience. He has focused on municipal urban design and city building and has authored urban design guidelines, official plan design policies and worked to improve the economic sustainability of many Ontario municipalities through design interventions.
Confidential Attachment - Personal matters about identifiable individuals who are being considered for appointment to the Committee of Adjustment.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-247800.pdf
Confidential Attachment 1 - Candidates recommended for appointment to the Property Standards Committee of Adjustment
(June 28, 2024) Report from the City Clerk on Appointment of Public Members to the Committee of Adjustment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2024/cc/bgrd/backgroundfile-247801.pdf