Sustainability By-Law/Legislation
The Policy and Finance Committee recommends the adoption of the recommendation embodied in the following
report (June 22, 1999) from the Chair of the Environmental Task Force:
The Environmental Task Force at its meeting of May 31, 1999, heard a presentation from Ms. Jane Welsh and Mr. Arnold
Chan, graduate students in the Planning Program at the University of Toronto, detailing their findings of the results of their
research in exploring the feasibility of establishing a by-law or some other legal regime for the City of Toronto to ensure
enforcement of sustainability objectives.
The Environmental Task Force in considering the presentation, adopted the following recommendation and now
respectfully submits the same for Committee's consideration:
The City Clerk's Division be requested to forward for information to the Environmental Task Force or its successor, a copy
of any reports to Standing Committees which address the review and/or harmonization of any by-laws for the new City of
Toronto which impact the environment.
Thank you for your consideration of this matter.