180 Queens Drive - Request for City Solicitor to Attend at the Toronto Local Appeal Body - by Councillor Frances Nunziata, seconded by Councillor Paula Fletcher

On August 7, 2025, Urban Forestry submitted a report recommending denial of the application due to the impacts to by-law protected tree(s). A copy of the Urban Forestry report is attached as Attachment 1. On August 14, 2025, the Committee refused the Application (the "Decision"). A copy of the Notice of Decision of the Committee of Adjustment is attached as Attachment 2. On September 3, 2025 the Applicant appealed the Decision for minor variance to the Toronto Local Appeal Body ("TLAB"). This motion will give the City Solicitor authority to attend the Toronto Local Appeal Body, with appropriate City Staff, in support of the Committee of Adjustment's decision to refuse the minor variance application at 180 Queens Drive and to retain outside consultants as necessary. This motion will also authorize the City Solicitor to resolve 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.

2. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to retain outside consultants as necessary. 3. City Council authorize the City Solicitor to negotiate a resolution regarding 180 Queens Drive (Application A0368/24EYK) 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, Community Planning, Etobicoke York District.