RE: Proposed Planning Act,…

RE: Proposed Planning Act, City of Toronto Act, 2006, and Municipal Act, 2001 Changes (Schedules 4, 9, and 12 of Bill 185 - the proposed Bill 185, Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024) (ERO 019-8369)

On behalf of the City of Toronto, we are pleased to submit the City’s comments and recommended revisions to the changes proposed in the Planning Act and the City of Toronto Act, 2006 (Schedules 4, 9, and 12) proposed through Bill 185. At its meeting of May 9, 2024, Planning and Housing Committee considered the staff report including attachments 1 to 4 which address the feedback being requested through the various ERO postings. Enclosed attachments contain key recommendations and detailed comments on the Planning Act and City of Toronto Act, 2006 (Schedules 4, 9, and 12) proposed through Bill 185.

Toronto City Council will consider the staff report and attachments 1 to 4 on May 22-24, 2024. Staff will forward to the Province Council’s comments raised and written communications from interested parties during the consideration of the enclosed report.

Should you have any questions regarding the City’s submission or would like to arrange a meeting with City staff, please contact me directly or Jeffrey Cantos, Manager, Official Plan & Legislation (416-397-0244).

Sincerely,

Kerri A. Voumvakis
Interim Chief Planner and Executive Director
City Planning Division

Attachments:
1. Staff report regarding City comments on the Planning Act and City of Toronto Act, 2006 (Schedules 4, 9, and 12) proposed through Bill 185.
2. Attachments 1 & 3 to the staff report contain detailed comments on the Planning Act and City of Toronto Act, 2006 (Schedules 4, 9, and 12) proposed through Bill 185.