Item - 2016.MM21.30
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on October 5, 2016 without amendments.
- See also By-law No. 984-2016
MM21.30 - Supporting the Economy and the Environment through Rooftop Solar Panels - Renewal for the 2016 5.0 Provincial Feed in Tariff Applications - by Councillor Josh Matlow, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Wards:
- All
City Council Decision
City Council on October 5, 6 and 7, 2016, adopted the following:
1. City Council confirm its support for the construction and operation of rooftop solar generation projects anywhere in the City of Toronto.
2. City Council approve the template Municipal Council Blanket Support Resolutions for FIT 5.0 as attached to this Motion.
3. City Council authorize the Speaker of Council to sign the template Municipal Council Blanket Support Resolutions for FIT 5.0 as attached to this Motion.
4. City Council confirm that this resolution’s sole purpose is to enable the participants in the Province's FIT Program to receive priority points under the FIT Program and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to the Application or Projects, or any other purpose.
5. City Council confirm that this support shall expire twelve (12) months after its adoption by Council.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-97022.pdf
Template - Municipal Council Blanket Support Resolution
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2016/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-97036.pdf
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the necessary provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, need to be waived to permit introduction of Motion MM21.30. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive notice.
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM21.30 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.