Item - 2026.MM42.49
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on June 24 and 25, 2026 without amendments.
- See also 2026.MM43.29
MM42.49 - 447 Horsham Avenue - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Lily Cheng, seconded by Councillor James Pasternak
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 18 - Willowdale
City Council Decision
City Council on June 24 and 25, 2026, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to appeal the Committee of Adjustment’s approval of the Application A0156/26NY in respect of the property municipally known as 447 Horsham Avenue and to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body hearing.
2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary.
3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the Appeal and settle the matter on behalf of the City at their discretion in consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, North York District.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-288673.pdf
Attachment 1 - Committee of Adjustment Decision for 447 Horsham Avenue, Application A0156/26NY, dated June 4, 2026
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2026/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-288674.pdf
Communications (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
That Councillor Lily Cheng be permitted to add to the agenda of today's meeting an urgent Motion without Notice concerning:
447 Horsham Avenue – Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body
Reason for Urgency:
This matter is time-sensitive and urgent as the City Solicitor has already appealed the Decision to the Toronto Local Appeal Body to preserve its statutory rights.