Item - 2026.GG30.1

The General Government Committee recommends that:

1. City Council receive the 2025 Annual Report from the Chair of the Administrative Penalty Tribunal, contained in Attachment 1 to the report (April 27, 2026) from the Executive Director, Court Services, for information.

The Chair, Administrative Penalty Tribunal, gave a presentation on Administrative Penalty Tribunal - Chair's 2025 Annual Report.

The Administrative Penalty Tribunal is an independent adjudicative body consisting of 25 public panel members referred to as Hearing Officers. Hearing Officers are appointed by City Council and provide a second, independent review and decision in a parking violation dispute, after a screening review has been completed. Hearing Officers have the authority to affirm, vary or cancel the decision of a Screening Officer and extend time for payment. In carrying out this mandate, the Tribunal is authorized to conduct hearings and hearing reviews. Decisions of the Hearing Officers are final - there is no further appeal.

Under Section 6.7, Toronto Municipal Code Chapter 610, Penalties, Administration of, the Chair of the Administrative Penalty Tribunal is responsible for preparing the Annual Report to City Council on the Tribunal's activities.