Item - 2026.MM41.29
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on May 20 and 21, 2026 without amendments.
MM41.29 - 9 Hertford Avenue - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 5 - York South - Weston
City Council Decision
City Council on May 20 and 21, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to seek party status at the Toronto Local Appeal Body and attend the hearing regarding 9 Hertford Avenue (Application B0008/26EYK), with appropriate City staff, to oppose the appeal of the Committee of Adjustment’s Decision.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution and, if appropriate, resolve the matter on behalf of the City, in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-287156.pdf
Attachment 1 - Community Planning Staff Report dated April 15, 2026
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-287157.pdf
Attachment 2 - Urban Forestry Report dated April 16, 2026
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-287158.pdf
Attachment 3 - Notice of Decision of the Committee of Adjustment dated April 23, 2026
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-287159.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That Councillor Frances Nunziata be permitted to add to the agenda of today's meeting an urgent Motion without Notice concerning:
9 Hertford Avenue - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body
Reason for Urgency:
This Matter is considered urgent as the City Solicitor requires instructions to secure party status and prepare for a hearing that may be scheduled at any time.
Vote (Adopt Item) May-21-2026 3:00 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM41.29 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 24 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Brad Bradford, Alejandra Bravo, Jon Burnside, Shelley Carroll, Lily Cheng, Rachel Chernos Lin, Olivia Chow, Mike Colle, Vincent Crisanti, Paula Fletcher, Parthi Kandavel, Ausma Malik, Josh Matlow, Chris Moise, Amber Morley, Jamaal Myers, Frances Nunziata (Chair), James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Dianne Saxe, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 1 | Members that were absent are Nick Mantas |