199 Thirtieth Street - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Amber Morley, seconded by Deputy Mayor Ausma Malik

On December 7, 2023, the Etobicoke York District Panel of the Committee of Adjustment refused the Application (Decision in Attachment 1). The applicant has appealed the refusal to the Toronto Local Appeal Body (the "Appeal"). In a report from the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District dated November 15, 2023, Planning Staff raised concerns and recommended that the Application be refused (Staff Report in Attachment 2). Planning Staff opined that the Application does not conform to the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan nor the Zoning By-law and is not desirable for the appropriate development of the land, pursuant to Section 45(1) of the Planning Act. In particular, Community Planning Staff opined that the variances are not in keeping with Official Plan policies for Employment Areas. This Motion will authorize and direct the City Solicitor to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, along with appropriate City staff, in order to oppose the Appeal. This Motion will also authorize the City Solicitor to resolve the matter on behalf of the City in her discretion. This Motion is urgent as the Toronto Local Appeal Body has issued a Notice of Hearing for this matter; the deadline for the City to seek party status for this matter is February 14, 2024, and the hearing is scheduled to proceed on April 24, 2024.

and City Council authorize the City Solicitor to settle the matter on behalf of the City at the City Solicitor's discretion after consultation with the Ward Councillor and the Director of Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.