Ontario Municipal Board Appeal of

Demolition Permit Extension - 29 Clark Street

(Don River)

The Toronto Community Council submits this matter to Council without recommendation.

The Toronto Community Council reports, for the information of Council, having requested the City Solicitor to report directly to Council, in camera if necessary, on a possible settlement of the Ontario Municipal Board hearing respecting Council's refusal to extend the conditions of the demolition permit at 29 Clark Street.

The Toronto Community Council submits the following report (June 21, 1999) from the City Solicitor:

Purpose:

This report requests the City Solicitor to report to the Council meeting beginning July 6, 1999 on a possible settlement of the appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board of Council's refusal to extend the conditions of the demolition permit on 29 Clark Street.

Funding Sources, Financial Implications and Impact Statement:

There are no financial implications or impact for the City. It requires no funding.

Recommendations:

That the City Solicitor report to the Council meeting beginning on July 6, 1999 (in camera, if necessary) on a possible settlement of the Ontario Municipal Board hearing respecting Council's refusal to extend the conditions of the demolition permit on 29 Clark Street.

Council Reference/Background/History:

At its meeting held on April 29 and 30, 1996, Council of the former City of Toronto refused a further request by the owner of 29 Clark Street for an extension of time to construct a replacement building in accordance with conditions of the demolition permit. That refusal was appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board and the hearing is scheduled to begin tomorrow, June 22, 1999.

In order to deal with a potential settlement that has just surfaced, I will be requesting that the Board grant an adjournment to bring the settlement offer to Council. If the adjournment is granted, I will provide a report setting out the settlement for Council's determination.

Comments and/or Discussion and/or Justification:

N/A

Conclusions:

That I be requested to report to Council on a potential settlement if an adjournment is granted by the Board.

Contact Name:

Raymond M. Feig, Solicitor

Telephone:(416) 392-7224

Fax:(416) 397-4420

E-mail:rfeig@toronto.ca