Item - 2017.MM31.44
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on July 4, 2017 without amendments.
MM31.44 - 124-128 Pears Avenue - Authority to Attend an Ontario Municipal Board Hearing - by Councillor Joe Cressy, seconded by Councillor Gord Perks
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 20 - Trinity-Spadina
City Council Decision
City Council on July 4, 5, 6 and 7, 2017, adopted the following:
1. City Council direct the City Solicitor to oppose the variance requested in Application A1218/16TEY respecting 124-128 Pears Avenue and to retain outside consultants, as necessary, in order to support the City's position.
2. City Council direct the City Solicitor to attempt to negotiate a settlement of the matter and authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City in its discretion after consultation with the Chief Planner and Executive Director, City Planning and the Ward Councillor.
3. In the event that a settlement cannot be reached, City Council authorize the City Solicitor and appropriate staff to attend the Ontario Municipal Board and to retain outside consultants, as necessary, in order to oppose the proposed variance requested in Application A1218/16TEY respecting 124-128 Pears Avenue.
Background Information (City Council)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-105596.pdf
Committee of Adjustment Toronto and East York Panel Notice of Decision for Minor Variance/Permission for 124-128 Pears Avenue
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2017/mm/bgrd/backgroundfile-105597.pdf
Motions (City Council)
That Councillor Joe Cressy be permitted to add to the agenda of today's meeting an urgent Motion without Notice concerning:
124-128 Pears Avenue - Authority to Attend an Ontario Municipal Board Hearing
Reason for Urgency:
This Motion is urgent as the applicant has already appealed the Committee's Decision to refuse the Application to the Ontario Municipal Board.
Vote (Adopt Item) Jul-05-2017 2:59 PM
| Result: Carried | Majority Required - MM31.44 - Adopt the item |
|---|---|
| Total members that voted Yes: 40 | Members that voted Yes are Paul Ainslie, Maria Augimeri, Ana Bailão, Jon Burnside, John Campbell, Christin Carmichael Greb, Shelley Carroll, Josh Colle, Gary Crawford, Joe Cressy, Vincent Crisanti, Janet Davis, Glenn De Baeremaeker, Justin J. Di Ciano, Sarah Doucette, John Filion, Paula Fletcher, Michael Ford, Mary Fragedakis, Mark Grimes, Jim Hart, Michelle Holland, Jim Karygiannis, Norman Kelly, Mike Layton, Chin Lee, Giorgio Mammoliti, Josh Matlow, Mary-Margaret McMahon, Joe Mihevc, Denzil Minnan-Wong, Frances Nunziata (Chair), Cesar Palacio, James Pasternak, Gord Perks, Anthony Perruzza, Jaye Robinson, Neethan Shan, Michael Thompson, Kristyn Wong-Tam |
| Total members that voted No: 1 | Members that voted No are Stephen Holyday |
| Total members that were Absent: 4 | Members that were absent are Frank Di Giorgio, Pam McConnell, David Shiner, John Tory |