However, the Municipal Act, 2001 provides an exception to the restrictions noted above, where Council has exercised its authority under Section 28 of the Planning Act .

Section 28 of the Planning Act stipulates that where an official Plan contains provision relating to community improvement, council may, by by-law, designate all or any part of an area covered by such an official plan as a community improvement project area. According to Section 28(1) of the Planning Act, a “community improvement project area” is defined as “a municipality or an area within a municipality, the community improvement of which in the opinion of the council is desirable because of age, dilapidation, overcrowding, faulty arrangement, unsuitability of buildings or for any other environmental, social or community economic development reason”.

Under the Planning Act, a municipality many engage in the following for the purpose of carrying out a community improvement plan:

Discussion:

Upon completion of the tabling and public consultation, staff will update and incorporate any changes to the draft CIP. The final proposed University Avenue West and Wyandotte Street West Community Improvement Plan is expected to be considered at the January (11th) 2021 Development and Heritage Standing Committee meeting.

Risk Analysis:

N/A

Climate Change Risks

Climate Change Mitigation: