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John Theakson provided a deputation on behalf of the Queens Park Community in opposition to motion 13-G-163 concerning the Investigation of Acquisition of the South Portion of 147 Toronto Street. He noted that the original item for discussion directed staff to investigate the feasibility of the City purchasing the southern portion of 147 Toronto Street if the Kiwanis Club's severance application was successful at Committee of Adjustment. Mr. Theakson advised that 100% of the 70 households he visited in the neighbourhood were opposed to the wood lot sale and many were unaware that the land was owned by the Kiwanis Club. He commented that at a recent meeting with the Kiwanis Club, residents of Toronto, Wellington and Mary Streets and Councillor Strachan, the residents agreed to withdraw their objection to the severance of the wood lot and the Kiwanis Club indicated it would delay the sale of the land until the fall to allow City staff to prepare reports on the feasibility of the City purchasing the land. Mr. Theakson commented that he anticipated the report from City staff would outline possible uses for the wood lot, the ramifications of getting it back into the public realm, the state of the wood lot and possible sources of funding for purchasing the parcel. He expressed concern regarding past Council decisions regarding heritage properties, the potential loss of the trees, the impact on any future bequests to the City and the potential loss of the lands that were intended to be placed in the public trust. He summarized the history of the bequest of the property and the transaction with the Kiwanis Club. Mr. Theakson concluded by requesting that City Council allow City staff to determine if there is a feasible use for the property, to investigate what happened to the deal along the way and the possible sources of funding for the purchase of the land.