Item - 2026.MM42.42
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 24 and 25, 2026 without amendments.
MM42.42 - 537 Kennedy Road - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Parthi Kandavel, seconded by Councillor Anthony Perruzza
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 20 - Scarborough Southwest
City Council Decision
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to seek party status and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing regarding 537 Kennedy Road (Application A0348/21SC) with appropriate City Staff, to uphold the Committee of Adjustment’s decision to refuse the development proposed in Application A0348/21SC.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution regarding 537 Kennedy Road (Application A0348/21SC) and authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City at their discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Scarborough District.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-288582.pdf
Attachment 1: Notice of Decision of the Committee of Adjustment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-288583.pdf
Attachment 2: March 31, 2026 Staff Report to the Committee of Adjustment
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-288584.pdf
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, need to be waived to permit introduction of Motion MM42.42. 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 MM42.42 be referred to the Scarborough Community Council. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.