Vaughan public meetings in 2021

Committee of Adjustment

The Vaughan Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to consider six applications (B021-21 to B026-21) for validation of title for units at 1 Hartman Avenue, processed under Section 57(1) of the Planning Act. The agenda also includes routine items such as introduction of addendum reports, disclosure of interest, and approval of previous minutes. Public comments can be submitted by email, and deputations require registration.

• Validation of title applications B021-21 to B026-21 for 1 Hartman Avenue, Units 1-6
• Processing under Section 57(1) of the Planning Act
• Electronic meeting; City Hall closed to public
• Public comments via email; deputations by registration

Older Adult Task Force

This agenda for the Vaughan Older Adult Task Force meeting on December 20, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE system, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

Vaughan Public Library Board

This agenda for the Vaughan Public Library Board meeting on December 16, 2021 contains only boilerplate interface text and no actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be an empty or placeholder agenda with no substantive content for residents.

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

This agenda for the Vaughan Diversity and Inclusion Task Force meeting on December 16, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force

The Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force is meeting to discuss concerns about the lobbyist registry, specifically the lack of registrations and potential risks. The agenda includes standard procedural items and one discussion item on this topic.

• Discussion on lobbyist registry concerns with lack of registration and potential risks
• Communications item 1215_21 EGOTF Communications.pdf
• Confirmation of agenda and disclosure of interest

The Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force discussed concerns about the lobbyist registry, including lack of registration and potential risks. They forwarded their questions to the Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar for further discussion at the January 20, 2022 meeting. The task force also received correspondence from the Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar dated December 14, 2021. No final decisions were made; the item was deferred.

• Forwarded task force questions on lobbyist registry to Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar for January 20, 2022 discussion
• Received discussion on lobbyist registry concerns
• Received Communication C1, correspondence from Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar, dated December 14, 2021

Ready, Resilient and Resourceful Committee

This agenda for the Vaughan Ready, Resilient and Resourceful Committee meeting on December 14, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, so there is nothing concrete to report on.

Council

Vaughan Council is meeting electronically to consider reports from several committee meetings, including decisions on internet voting for the 2022 municipal election, area-specific development charges for Black Creek, and multiple zoning and official plan amendments for residential and mixed-use developments. The agenda also includes items on the Promenade Centre Secondary Plan, a heritage district demolition, and various operational matters.

• By-law 160-2021: authorize internet voting for 2022 municipal election
• By-law 161-2021: impose area-specific development charges for Edgeley Pond and Park and Black Creek Channel Works
• Zoning by-law amendment Z.21.033 for Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries at 7241 Jane Street
• Zoning by-law amendment Z.21.036 and draft plan of subdivision 19T-21V007 for 11191 Keele Street
• Promenade Centre Secondary Plan (File 26.7) at Centre and Bathurst Streets

Council approved a corporate structure review that creates a Chief of Communications and Economic Development Office and transfers several departments. It also approved the demolition and new construction at 9929 Keele Street, delegated authority for a site plan application, repealed a part lot control by-law, and enacted by-laws including internet voting for the 2022 election and land sales to Metrolinx and 1406979 Ontario Limited.

• Approved corporate structure review creating Chief of Communications and Economic Development Office (carried)
• Approved demolition and new 5-storey building at 9929 Keele Street, Maple Heritage Conservation District (unanimous)
• Granted delegated authority for Site Plan Application DA.18.089 to Deputy City Manager (carried)
• Repealed By-law 150-2021 and refunded fees for Part Lot Control Application PLC.21.008 (carried)
• Enacted By-law 160-2021 authorizing internet voting for 2022 Municipal Election (carried)
• Enacted By-law 166-2021 authorizing sale of Huntington Road portion to 1406979 Ontario Limited (carried)
• Enacted By-law 167-2021 authorizing sale of interests on Ridgefield Crescent and easements to Metrolinx (carried)
• Enacted By-law 164-2021 delegating authority to declare significant weather event (carried)

Special Council (Budget)

This is a special council meeting focused on the proposed 2022 budget and 2023-2026 capital plan, which was referred from earlier budget committee meetings. Council will consider adopting the budget and related by-laws that set water, wastewater, stormwater rates and other municipal fees for 2022-2023. The meeting is electronic; public comments can be submitted by email or by requesting to speak.

• Proposed 2022 Budget and 2023-2026 Capital Plan (referred from committee)
• By-law 155-2021: amends water rates, repeals By-law 197-2020
• By-law 156-2021: amends wastewater rates, repeals By-law 198-2020
• By-law 157-2021: sets stormwater rates, repeals By-law 199-2020
• By-law 158-2021: sets fees and charges for 2022-2023, repeals numerous prior by-laws

Council unanimously adopted the proposed 2022 budget and 2023-2026 capital plan, including recommendations from the Deputy City Manager and the Special Committee of the Whole (Budget) meetings. The council also enacted four by-laws setting water, wastewater, stormwater rates, and fees and charges for 2022-2023.

• Adopted 2022 budget and 2023-2026 capital plan (unanimous recorded vote)
• Enacted By-law 155-2021 amending water rates and repealing By-law 197-2020
• Enacted By-law 156-2021 amending wastewater rates and repealing By-law 198-2020
• Enacted By-law 157-2021 setting stormwater rates and repealing By-law 199-2020
• Enacted By-law 158-2021 setting fees and charges for 2022-2023, repealing 41 prior by-laws
• Enacted By-law 159-2021 confirming council proceedings

Committee of Adjustment

The Vaughan Committee of Adjustment is holding an electronic meeting to consider 15 applications for minor variances and other adjustments at properties across Vaughan. The agenda includes staff reports on each application, scheduled public deputations, and one adjournment request. The meeting is open to public comment by email or registered deputation.

• B006/21-B009/21 and A117/21-A121/21: multiple applications for 167 National Drive, Woodbridge, with four registered deputations
• A168/21: application for 40 Johnswood Crescent, Woodbridge, with two deputations
• A216/21: application for 15 Naylon Street, Maple, adjourned to January 20, 2022
• A182-21: application for 228 Columbus Avenue, Woodbridge
• A245-21: application for 300 Maplecrete Road, Vaughan

Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) (Public)

This is a closed-session Committee of the Whole meeting with no public decisions. Items include two civic hero recognitions, two property sales (Huntington Road and Ridgefield Crescent), a partnership update for North Maple Regional Park, an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal, and a senior staff HR matter. All items are discussed in camera under exemptions for personal, land, commercial, litigation, and HR matters.

• Sale of city lands on Huntington Road, south of Highway #7 to Highway #50
• Sale of city property adjacent to Ridgefield Crescent, including road allowance and temporary working easements for Metrolinx Regional Express Rail
• Partnership opportunity at North Maple Regional Park — December 2021 update
• Ontario Land Tribunal appeal — Vaughan Official Plan 2010, Block 27 Landowners Group (Case PL111184)
• Civic Hero recognitions for Ward 2 and Ward 4

Special Committee of the Whole (Budget)

This is a special Committee of the Whole (Budget) meeting where members will discuss the proposed 2022 budget and the 2023-2026 capital plan, which has been referred from a previous meeting. The agenda includes communications and committee communications related to the budget. No final decisions are listed on this agenda; the item is under consideration.

• Proposed 2022 Budget and 2023-2026 Capital Plan (referred item)
• Committee Communications C1 through C6 attached to the budget item
• Communications item 1207-21 Sp CW (Budget) Communications.pdf

Committee of the Whole (2)

The Committee of the Whole (2) is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several reports, including an update on area-specific development charges for the Black Creek Financial Strategy, a proposal to discontinue water billing services by Alectra Utilities, and a corporate structure review. The agenda also includes a York Region presentation on the Transportation Master Plan, an allocation of servicing capacity update, a review of an all-way stop at Lawford Road and Harley Drive, a winter maintenance update, and a grant application for Black Creek Renewal. Several committee reports and a referred item regarding a development at 9929 Keele Street are also on the agenda.

• Black Creek Financial Strategy Area Specific Development Charges Update
• Discontinuation of Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Billing Services by Alectra Utilities
• Corporate Structure Review
• All-Way Stop Control Review at Lawford Road and Harley Drive
• Demolition and five-storey mixed residential building at 9929 Keele Street (referred)

Special Council

This is a special electronic meeting of Vaughan City Council, held without public in-person attendance. The only substantive item is a closed-session human resources matter related to senior staff, referenced as Committee of the Whole (Closed Session), Report 59, Item 7. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items such as agenda confirmation, disclosure of interest, and adjournment.

• Closed-session human resources matter related to senior staff (Committee of the Whole, Report 59, Item 7)
• Motion to waive 24-hour notice requirement for special meeting (Procedure By-law 7-2011)

Council approved the appointment of Vince Musacchio as Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Development, and Gus Michaels as Deputy City Manager, Community Services. The appointments were made in a closed session and made public upon adoption. All procedural motions, including waiving notice for the special meeting, were carried.

• Appointed Vince Musacchio as Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Development
• Appointed Gus Michaels as Deputy City Manager, Community Services
• Waived 24-hour notice requirement for special meeting
• Confirmed agenda
• Enacted By-law 168-2021 to confirm proceedings

Vaughan Healthcare Precinct Advisory Task Force

The Vaughan Healthcare Precinct Advisory Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss its government relations strategy and next steps for advocacy regarding the Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct. The agenda includes a presentation by John Matheson of StrategyCorp and a discussion of an advocacy memo. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation on government relations strategy by John Matheson, Partner, StrategyCorp
• Discussion of Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct government relations advocacy and next steps
• Review of communications item 1206-21 VHPATF Communications

Committee of the Whole (Working Session)

The Committee of the Whole (Working Session) is meeting electronically to discuss two staff reports: one on internet voting for the 2022 municipal election and another on the Vaughan Environmental Stewardship Program. The agenda also includes communications, disclosure of interest, and other procedural items. No decisions are listed; items may be adopted or discussed later.

• Report on Internet Voting for the 2022 Municipal Election
• Report on Vaughan Environmental Stewardship Program
• Communications item WS1201_21

Special Committee of the Whole (Budget)

This is a special Committee of the Whole (Budget) meeting where the main item is the proposed 2022 budget and the 2023-2026 capital plan, presented by the Deputy City Manager, Corporate Services, City Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer. The committee will determine which items require separate discussion and may adopt the rest. The meeting is electronic; public comments can be submitted by email or by requesting to speak.

• Proposed 2022 Budget and 2023-2026 Capital Plan
• 2021 GFOA Distinguished Budget Presentation Award presentation
• Communications item 1201_21 SpCW(Budget) Communications.pdf
• Public comments accepted by email or Request to Speak Form

Ready, Resilient and Resourceful Committee

This agenda for the Ready, Resilient and Resourceful Committee meeting on November 30, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a system-generated placeholder with no substantive content.

Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting)

The Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting) will receive information items on four planning applications: a zoning by-law amendment for Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries at 7241 Jane Street, a zoning and subdivision application for 11191 Keele Street, an official plan and zoning amendment for Bluewater Ranch Developments near Centre Street and New Westminster Drive, and the Promenade Centre Secondary Plan at Centre and Bathurst Streets. No decisions are being made; the meeting is for public input and discussion.

• Zoning by-law amendment for Mount Pleasant Group of Cemeteries at 7241 Jane Street near Highway 407
• Zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 11191 Keele Street near Keele Street and Kirby Road
• Official plan and zoning by-law amendments for Bluewater Ranch Developments near Centre Street and New Westminster Drive
• Promenade Centre Secondary Plan (File 26.7) at southwest corner of Centre Street and Bathurst Street

Committee of the Whole (1)

The Committee of the Whole (1) is meeting to discuss an update on the GTA West highway under the Federal Impact Assessment Act, and to consider three planning applications: an official plan and zoning amendment for Clubhouse Developments near Clarence Street and Islington Avenue, a zoning by-law amendment for Nashville Developments near Huntington Road and Nashville Road, and a draft plan of condominium for Prima Vista Estates near Pine Valley Drive and Teston Road. The agenda also includes a resolution to recognize Vaughan CARES at North Maple Regional Park and reports from the VMC Sub-Committee and Transportation and Infrastructure Task Force.

• GTA West update presentation under Federal Impact Assessment Act
• Clubhouse Developments Inc. official plan, zoning, and subdivision applications at Clarence Street and Islington Avenue
• Nashville Developments (Barons) Inc. zoning by-law amendment at Huntington Road and Nashville Road
• Prima Vista Estates Inc. draft plan of condominium at Pine Valley Drive and Teston Road
• Resolution to recognize Vaughan CARES at North Maple Regional Park

Older Adult Task Force

The Vaughan Older Adult Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss the Age-Friendly Community Action Plan and Vision Statement exercise, the Ontario Age-Friendly Communities Network application process, and seniors' technology access supports. They will also confirm the 2022 meeting schedule and handle routine administrative items.

• 2022 Schedule of Meetings (administrative matter)
• Update on Age-Friendly Community Action Plan and Vision Statement exercise
• Ontario Age-Friendly Communities Network application process
• York Region/United Way Seniors Cluster Table and Technology Access and Supports for Seniors (TASS)

The Older Adult Task Force approved its 2022 meeting schedule and received updates on the Age-Friendly Community Action Plan, the Ontario Age-Friendly Communities Network application process, and a presentation on technology access for seniors. The December 2021 meeting was cancelled.

• Approved 2022 meeting schedule: Jan 31, Feb 28, Mar 28, Apr 25, May 30, Jun 27
• Received update on Age-Friendly Community Action Plan and vision statement exercise
• Received presentation on Ontario Age-Friendly Communities Network application process
• Received introduction and presentation on Technology Access and Supports for Seniors (TASS)
• Cancelled December 2021 meeting

Heritage Vaughan Committee

Heritage Vaughan Committee is meeting electronically to discuss three heritage-related items: replacing windows at 10503 Islington Avenue in the Kleinburg-Nashville Heritage Conservation District, a draft update to the Maple Heritage Conservation District Plan, and a referred proposal to demolish a non-contributing building at 9929 Keele Street and construct a five-storey mixed residential building in the Maple HCD. The committee will also receive communications and determine which items require separate discussion.

• Window replacement at 10503 Islington Avenue, Kleinburg-Nashville HCD
• Maple Heritage Conservation District Plan update – draft second phase presentation
• Demolition of non-contributing building at 9929 Keele Street and construction of five-storey mixed residential building (referred)
• Public comments accepted by email only; electronic meeting

The committee recommended denying the application to demolish the existing building at 9929 Keele Street and construct a five-storey commercial-residential building exceeding 15.5 meters in height, because the applicant did not provide the required letter to freeze the 90-day timeline. The committee also received presentations on window replacement at 10503 Islington Avenue and the Maple Heritage Conservation District Plan update, and discussed the Kleinburg-Nashville Heritage District Plan Update project.

• Recommended denial of demolition and five-storey building at 9929 Keele St (forwarded to Council)
• Received presentation on window replacement at 10503 Islington Avenue
• Received draft Maple Heritage Conservation District Plan update presentation
• Discussed Kleinburg-Nashville Heritage District Plan Update project status

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Vaughan Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine administrative matters, including confirming the agenda and adopting items not requiring separate discussion. The main substantive items are approving the 2022 meeting schedule and selecting recipients for the 2021 Accessibility Champion Awards.

• 2022 Schedule of Meetings - AAC.pdf (administrative matter)
• 2021 Accessibility Champion Awards – selection of recipients (discussion item)

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved five meeting dates for 2022 and selected recipients for the 2021 Accessibility Champion Awards in four categories. The awards will be presented at a virtual event on December 13, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2022 meeting dates: February 22, April 25, June 27, September 28, and November 30.
• Selected recipients for the 2021 Accessibility Champion Awards in four categories: Individual, Small Business (fewer than 20 employees), Medium/Large Business (20 or more employees), and Individual with a disability.
• Scheduled the virtual awards presentation for December 13, 2021.

Audit Committee

The Vaughan Audit Committee is meeting electronically to review the 2021 external audit planning report and two internal audit reports: a review of the Vaughan Fire and Rescue Services mechanical division, and Phase 1 of a building standards audit. The committee will also receive audit communications and determine which items require separate discussion.

• 2021 External Audit Planning Report
• Vaughan Fire and Rescue Services (VFRS) Mechanical Division Review
• Building Standards Audit: Phase 1
• Audit Communications (1122-21)

The Audit Committee approved the 2021 External Audit Planning Report for the year ending December 31, 2021, and received the KPMG presentation. It also approved and received the MCG Consulting Solutions report on the Vaughan Fire and Rescue Services (VFRS) Mechanical Division fleet review, and received the Internal Audit Report on Building Standards: Phase 1. All items were forwarded to the Committee of the Whole for consideration on December 7, 2021.

• Approved the 2021 External Audit Planning Report for the year ending December 31, 2021
• Received the KPMG Audit Planning Report and presentation for 2021
• Approved the recommendation in the Director of Internal Audit's report on the VFRS Mechanical Division review
• Received the MCG Consulting Solutions Report on the VFRS Fleet Review
• Approved the recommendation in the Director of Internal Audit's report on Building Standards: Phase 1
• Received the Internal Audit Report – Building Standards: Phase 1

Vaughan Public Library Board

This agenda for the Vaughan Public Library Board meeting on November 18, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No specific topics, reports, or actions are listed.

Committee of Adjustment

The Vaughan Committee of Adjustment is holding an electronic meeting to consider 25 applications for minor variances and other adjustments to the city's zoning by-law. The agenda includes staff reports for each property, with three scheduled public deputations. The meeting is open for public comment by email, and deputations require registration.

• 25 staff reports for variance applications at properties across Vaughan, including 76 and 36 Creedmore Crescent, 106 Fifefield Drive, 98-102 Crestwood Road, and 8500 Keele Street
• Public deputations scheduled for items A203/21 (36 Creedmore Cr.), A212/21 (205 Bourbon Street), and A169/21 (28 Johnswood Cr.)
• Adoption of draft minutes from October 28, 2021 meeting
• Requests for adjournments and/or deferrals will be considered
• Item A169/21 (28 Johnswood Cr.) previously adjourned from September 9 and October 28 hearings

Committee of Adjustment

This is a procedural meeting of Vaughan's Committee of Adjustment held electronically for the purpose of member education and training. No public hearings, applications, or decisions are on the agenda.

• Education session for committee members
• Electronic meeting; City Hall closed to public
• Public comments by email; deputations by registration

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Vaughan Diversity and Inclusion Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss its 2022 meeting schedule, a selection process evaluation matrix for special advisory committees, and a draft Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategic plan. These are discussion items, not final decisions. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public hearings or contracts listed.

• 2022 Schedule of Meetings (administrative matter)
• Special Advisory Committee – Selection Process Evaluation Matrix (discussion)
• Draft DEI Strategic Plan (discussion)

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force approved six meeting dates for 2022 and received verbal updates on the special advisory committee selection process and the draft DEI strategic plan. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2022 meeting dates: Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 17, Apr 21, May 19, Jun 16
• Received verbal update on special advisory committee selection process
• Received verbal update on draft DEI strategic plan

Transportation and Infrastructure Task Force

The Transportation and Infrastructure Task Force is meeting electronically to receive updates on the Micro-Mobility Framework and On-Demand Micro-Transit, and to set its 2022 meeting schedule. The agenda includes standard procedural items like confirmation of agenda, disclosure of interest, and communications. No decisions are listed; the items are presentations and a verbal update.

• Micro-Mobility Framework Update (presentation)
• On-Demand Micro-Transit Update (presentation)
• 2022 Schedule of Meetings (verbal update)
• Communications item 1117-21 TITF Communications.pdf

The Transportation and Infrastructure Task Force approved its 2022 meeting schedule (Jan 26, Mar 23, Apr 20) and retracted a prior recommendation on the GTA West Project Team pending further discussion. It also received staff presentations on micro-mobility and on-demand micro-transit, and noted public engagement opportunities for the Vaughan Transportation Plan and Promenade Centre Secondary Plan.

• Approved 2022 meeting schedule: Jan 26, Mar 23, Apr 20
• Retracted GTA West Project Team recommendation from Oct 7, 2021
• Received micro-mobility framework presentation
• Received on-demand micro-transit pilot presentation

Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force

The Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss the recruitment and performance evaluations of the City Manager, as well as the 2022 schedule of meetings. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as confirmation of the agenda, disclosure of interest, and communications.

• Discussion of City Manager recruitment and performance evaluations
• Discussion of 2022 meeting schedule (January to April dates attached)

The Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force met on November 17, 2021, and approved its 2022 schedule of meetings for January 20, February 16, March 16, and April 20. The task force also received a discussion and correspondence regarding city manager recruitment and performance evaluations. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2022 meeting schedule (Jan 20, Feb 16, Mar 16, Apr 20)
• Received discussion on city manager recruitment and performance evaluations
• Received correspondence from Director of Transformation and Strategy dated Nov 15, 2021

Ready, Resilient and Resourceful Committee

This agenda for the Ready, Resilient and Resourceful Committee on November 16, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents.

Council

Vaughan Council is meeting to decide on several items, including the 2022 city-wide development charges by-law, an interim property tax levy for pre-authorized payment plan accounts, and multiple zoning and official plan amendments. The agenda also includes public hearings for specific development applications and reports on the long-range fiscal plan and the Vaughan Mills Centre public realm plan.

• 2022 City-Wide Development Charges By-law and CBC Strategy Update
• 2022 Interim Property Tax Levy for Pre-Authorized Payment Plan Accounts (By-law 146-2021)
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z.21.030 for 7979 Weston Road (KAU G.P. Inc.)
• Official Plan and Zoning Amendments for 9221 Jane Street (Eastwood Holdings Corp.)
• Noise exemptions for construction at 185 Millway Avenue and 898 Portage Parkway

Council approved several development-related items, including an official plan and zoning by-law amendment for 9221 Jane Street (Eastwood Holdings Corp.) with a holding symbol condition, and an amendment for 10131 Weston Road (Ozner Corporation) after receiving public communications. Council also approved a Menorah lighting ceremony at Chatfield District Park, enacted 14 by-laws, and adopted confidential recommendations regarding Ontario Land Tribunal appeals.

• Approved Eastwood Holdings Corp. official plan and zoning amendment for 9221 Jane Street with holding symbol (H) condition (carried)
• Approved Ozner Corporation official plan and zoning amendment for 10131 Weston Road, receiving public communications (carried unanimously on recorded vote)
• Approved appointment of Marina Di Battista to Older Adult Task Force (carried)
• Approved staff support for JRCC of Woodbridge Menorah Lighting Ceremony at Chatfield District Park (carried)
• Adopted confidential recommendations on Ontario Land Tribunal appeals for Vaughan Official Plan 2010 and Zoning By-law 001-2021 (carried)
• Enacted By-laws 141-2021 to 153-2021, including zoning amendments, part lot control exemptions, and lease agreements (carried)
• Enacted By-law 154-2021 to confirm council proceedings (carried)

Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) (Public)

This is a closed-session Committee of the Whole meeting. Members will consider several property matters, including a fencing resolution, lease extensions, and property acquisitions, as well as two Ontario Land Tribunal cases. All items are for discussion or decision behind closed doors.

• Proposed fencing resolution for 110 Mountbatten
• Lease extension for York Region Paramedic Services Station 32 at 9290 Keele Street
• Lease renewal for East Works Yard at 8090 Dufferin Street
• Property requirement for Black Creek Renewal at 0 Peelar Road (Jane and Peelar)
• Ontario Land Tribunal cases on Vaughan Official Plan 2010 (including Langvalley Holdings at 2180 Langstaff Road)

Committee of the Whole (2)

The Committee of the Whole (2) is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including the 2022 interim property tax levy for pre-authorized payment plan accounts and the City of Vaughan Long Range Fiscal Plan. The agenda also includes a major official plan and zoning amendment for a development at 9221 Jane Street, public art plan updates for VMC blocks, a Humber Trail feasibility study, noise exemptions for construction sites, and various reports from committees and staff.

• 2022 interim property tax levy for pre-authorized payment plan accounts (all wards)
• Official Plan Amendment OP.20.017 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z.20.044 for Eastwood Holdings Corp. at 9221 Jane Street
• Humber Trail feasibility study with alignment options and priority areas
• Noise exemptions for construction at 185 Millway Avenue and 898 Portage Parkway
• Acquisition of a traffic data management system

Committee of the Whole (Working Session)

The Committee of the Whole (Working Session) is meeting electronically to discuss two reports: an update on the 2022 City-Wide Development Charges By-law and CBC strategy, and the Vaughan Mills Centre Public Realm and Streetscape Plan. No decisions are being made; items are for discussion only.

• 2022 City-Wide Development Charges By-law and CBC Strategy Status Update
• Vaughan Mills Centre Public Realm and Streetscape Plan
• Vaughan Mills Centre Streetcape and Master Plan attachment
• Communications item WS1103_21

Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting)

This is a public meeting of Vaughan's Committee of the Whole to consider two planning applications: a zoning by-law amendment for a property at 7979 Weston Road, and an official plan and zoning by-law amendment for Block 3S south of Celebration Drive. The committee will receive information items from the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Growth Management, and hear public comments. No decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Zoning by-law amendment Z.21.030 by KAU G.P. Inc. for 7979 Weston Road, near Weston Road and Chrislea Road
• Official plan amendment OP.21.016 and zoning by-law amendment Z.21.027 by RP B3S Holdings Inc. for Block 3S, south of Celebration Drive between Commerce Street and Interchange Way
• Public comments accepted by email or by pre-registering to speak by noon the last business day before the meeting

VMC Sub-Committee

The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Sub-Committee is meeting electronically to review reports on the 2022 meeting schedule, the VMC Transportation Master Plan update, the Parks and Wayfinding Master Plan implementation, development activity, and capital projects. Public comments can be submitted by email, and speakers must pre-register by noon the last business day before the meeting.

• 2022 Schedule of Meetings for the VMC Sub-Committee
• VMC Transportation Master Plan Update with study area attachment
• VMC Parks and Wayfinding Master Plan Update – Implementation Plan
• VMC Development Activity Update
• VMC Capital Projects and Implementation Plan Update with priority infrastructure projects attachment

The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Sub-Committee approved its 2022 meeting schedule and received several reports for information, including updates on the VMC Transportation Master Plan, Parks and Wayfinding Master Plan, development activity, and capital projects. No substantive decisions were made beyond the schedule approval; all other items were received as information.

• Approved 2022 meeting schedule: March 8, June 21, September 20 (all at 9:30 a.m.)
• Received VMC Transportation Master Plan Update for information
• Received VMC Parks and Wayfinding Master Plan Update – Implementation Plan for information
• Received VMC Development Activity Update for information
• Received VMC Capital Projects and Implementation Plan Update for information

Committee of the Whole (1)

The Committee of the Whole (1) is meeting electronically to discuss planning applications, including a site plan approval at 1252 Centre Street, a draft plan of subdivision by Primont (Islington) Inc., proposed street names for two developments, and reports on heritage matters. The meeting also includes routine items such as committee vacancies and adoption of advisory committee minutes.

Committee of Adjustment

The Vaughan Committee of Adjustment meets electronically to hear 18 applications for minor variances and consents at properties across Thornhill, Woodbridge, Kleinburg, Maple, and Vaughan. The agenda lists staff reports for each application, plus scheduled public deputations for one application. Two applications at 40 and 28 Johnswood Cr. were previously adjourned and are on the agenda again, with the applicant requesting further adjournments.

• B014/21 - 160 Monsheen Drive, Woodbridge - scheduled public deputations
• B004-21 - Townsgate Drive, Thornhill
• B020-21 - 9300-9360 Bathurst Street, Vaughan
• A168-21 - 40 Johnswood Cr., Woodbridge - adjournment requested to Dec 9, 2021
• A169-21 - 28 Johnswood Cr., Woodbridge - adjournment requested to Nov 18, 2021

Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force

The Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force is meeting to review a draft of its interim recommendations. The agenda includes standard procedural items and one discussion item focused on the draft report. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of draft interim recommendations of the Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force

The Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force met and discussed a draft of its interim recommendations. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was to receive the discussion. The report will be considered by the Committee of the Whole on November 9, 2021.

• Received discussion on draft interim recommendations (unanimous)

Older Adult Task Force

The Vaughan Older Adult Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss items including a virtual stakeholder workshop on the Vaughan Transportation Plan, a member's resolution on commemorating older adult occasions, and an update on the Age-Friendly Community Action Plan. The agenda is largely procedural, with these items listed for discussion.

• Vaughan Transportation Plan – virtual stakeholder workshop, presentation by HDR Inc.
• Member's Resolution by Deputy Mayor Mario Ferri on commemorating older adult occasions
• Update on the Age-Friendly Community Action Plan by Jodi Ball, J Consulting Group

The Older Adult Task Force received presentations on the Vaughan Transportation Plan and the Age-Friendly Community Action Plan update. It endorsed a draft resolution by Chair Ferri on commemorating older adult occasions and requested Council to fill a vacancy and reduce quorum requirements until filled.

• Received Vaughan Transportation Plan presentation
• Endorsed draft resolution on commemorating older adult occasions
• Received Age-Friendly Community Action Plan update
• Requested Council to fill a vacancy from February 2021 recruitment
• Requested Council to reduce quorum requirements until vacancy filled

Vaughan Public Library Board

The agenda for the Vaughan Public Library Board meeting on October 21, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss several items, including the nomination process for a special advisory committee selection panel, eligibility criteria for appointments to the Anti-Black Racism Project Special Advisory Committee, a selection process matrix, and a draft Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) plan. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Nomination process for Special Advisory Committee Selection Panel
• Eligibility criteria for Anti-Black Racism Project Special Advisory Committee appointments
• Special Advisory Committee selection process matrix
• DEI draft plan

Heritage Vaughan Committee

The Heritage Vaughan Committee is meeting electronically to discuss and potentially decide on several heritage-related items, including an update on the Woodbridge Streetscape Master Plan and applications for demolitions and new construction on Keele Street. The committee will also handle routine agenda items like confirmation of minutes and disclosure of interest.

• Update on Woodbridge Streetscape Master Plan at 60% completion
• Demolition of George Bailey Public School at 9600 Keele Street
• Construction of new townhomes at 10316 Keele Street in Maple Heritage Conservation District
• Demolition and construction of a five-storey mixed residential building at 9929 Keele Street

The Heritage Vaughan Committee recommended Council approve the demolition of George Bailey Public School at 9600 Keele, subject to conditions including final demolition plans and a commemorative plaque. It also recommended approval of new townhomes at 10316 Keele Street in the Maple Heritage Conservation District, with conditions. The committee deferred a decision on the demolition and five-storey mixed building at 9929 Keele Street to January 19, 2022, and received an update on the Woodbridge Streetscape Masterplan at 60% completion.

• Recommended approval of George Bailey Public School demolition at 9600 Keele, with conditions
• Recommended approval of new townhomes at 10316 Keele Street, with conditions
• Deferred decision on demolition and five-storey building at 9929 Keele Street to January 19, 2022
• Received Woodbridge Streetscape Masterplan update at 60% completion

Council

Council adopted the new City-wide Comprehensive Zoning By-law (By-law 001-2021), with an amendment to permit funeral services and funeral establishments as accessory uses to cemeteries. Council also approved several other by-laws, including amendments to licensing and traffic by-laws, and voted to oppose development applications for 4101 Rutherford Road in a closed session item made public.

• Adopted City-wide Comprehensive Zoning By-law 001-2021 (carried)
• Amended zoning by-law to permit funeral services/establishments as accessory to cemeteries (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for 9630 Islington Ave, changing tree caliper from 100mm to 60mm (carried)
• Approved by-law amendments for licensing, dumping, fees, and traffic (carried)
• Voted to oppose OLT development applications for 4101 Rutherford Road (recorded vote, 7-1)
• Approved confidential recommendations on CUPE bargaining and mandatory vaccination policy (carried)
• Approved confidential recommendation on OLT case for 31 & 55 Mounsey Street (carried)
• Failed motion to report back on residential conversion population numbers (motion failed)

Ready, Resilient and Resourceful Committee

This agenda for the Vaughan Ready, Resilient and Resourceful Committee meeting on October 20, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive agenda items. No decisions, discussions, or specific topics are listed.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The City of Vaughan Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to handle routine procedural items, including confirmation of the agenda, disclosure of interest, communications, and new business. The only substantive discussion item is the Accessibility Champion Awards, which is listed for discussion. The rest of the agenda is standard administrative business.

• Accessibility Champion Awards discussion item

The Accessibility Advisory Committee met electronically and received a verbal update from the Diversity and Inclusion Officer regarding the 2021 Accessibility Champion Awards. No formal decisions were made; the only action was to receive the update. The meeting adjourned after the item.

• Received verbal update on 2021 Accessibility Champion Awards

Economic Prosperity Task Force

The Economic Prosperity Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss opportunity statements and a business community engagement project overview. The agenda is largely procedural, with discussion items on these topics and upcoming meeting dates.

• Discussion of opportunity statements summary
• Presentation and discussion of business community engagement project
• Review of upcoming meeting dates

The Economic Prosperity Task Force adopted the Opportunity Statements as outlined in correspondence from the Smart City Business Program, and approved the 2022 meeting schedule for February 16 and April 27. The task force also received a staff presentation and discussion on the Business Community Engagement Project, along with related correspondence. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Opportunity Statements per Communication C2 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule: February 16 and April 27
• Received discussion on Business Community Engagement Project
• Received staff presentation 'Business Community Engagement Project: Working Session #1'
• Received Communication C1 from Smart City Business Program

Committee of the Whole (2)

The Committee of the Whole (2) is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several reports, including a feasibility study and partnership for the Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct, a capital budget policy, and a governance review of Tourism Vaughan. The committee will also receive progress reports on the Athabasca Community traffic study and the York Region water and wastewater master plan update. A referred city-wide comprehensive zoning by-law is on the agenda for further consideration.

• Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct feasibility study and partnership
• Capital Budget Policy report
• Tourism Vaughan governance review
• Athabasca Community traffic study progress report
• Referred City-Wide Comprehensive Zoning By-law

Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) (Public)

This is a closed-session Committee of the Whole meeting, meaning the public portion is limited to agenda confirmation, disclosures, and communications. The committee will consider several confidential items, including a Ward 1 Civic Hero Award, a license renewal for the Philippine Heritage Band at Baker Homestead House, an Ontario Land Tribunal appeal involving 4101 Rutherford Road, and an update on senior staff.

• Ward 1 Civic Hero Award 2021 (personal matters)
• License renewal for Philippine Heritage Band at Baker Homestead House, 91 Thornhill Woods Drive (land disposition)
• Ontario Land Tribunal appeal OLT-21-001045, Velmar Centre Property Limited, 4101 Rutherford Road (OP.19.003, Z.19.008, DA.19.042) (litigation)
• City Manager update on senior staff (personal matters)

Special Committee of the Whole

This special Committee of the Whole meeting is primarily focused on the statutory initiation of the Vaughan Official Plan Review 2051 under Section 26(3) of the Planning Act, along with an update on the review's timeline, workplan, and communication/engagement strategy. The agenda also includes standard items like confirmation of agenda, disclosure of interest, communications, and presentations. The meeting is electronic, with the Council Chamber closed to the public.

• Statutory initiation of the Vaughan Official Plan Review 2051 under Section 26(3) of the Planning Act
• Update on Official Plan Review including timeline, workplan, and communication/engagement strategy
• Map of Preliminary Recommended Locations attached to the report
• 12 public communications (C1-C12) attached to the Official Plan Review item

Transportation and Infrastructure Task Force

The Transportation and Infrastructure Task Force is holding an electronic meeting with a routine agenda. Items include a presentation from the GTA West project team, verbal updates on member resignations, and communications. No decisions or specific proposals are listed in the agenda text.

• GTA West project team presentation
• Member resignations update
• Communications item 1007-21 TITF Communications.pdf

The Transportation and Infrastructure Task Force supported the ongoing GTA West Environmental Assessment planning for highway, transit, and other modes, and received a presentation on the corridor route planning study. It also recommended accepting the resignations of two members, leaving vacancies unfilled and reducing quorum, and decided to keep sub-committee times unchanged.

• Supported GTA West Environmental Assessment planning (unanimous, with two York Region members abstaining)
• Received GTA West Transportation Corridor Route Planning presentation
• Recommended accepting resignations of Majid Babaei and Celia Lewin
• Recommended leaving vacancies unfilled and reducing quorum
• Decided to keep sub-committee times as status quo

Heritage Vaughan Committee

Heritage Vaughan Committee is meeting electronically to discuss two heritage-related development proposals: relocating a 2-storey heritage brick dwelling at 10436 Huntington Road on the same property, and constructing 13 separate 2-storey houses at 357-375 Stegman's Mill Road in the Kleinburg-Nashville Heritage Conservation District. The committee will also recognize students for heritage webpage design, receive a member's resignation, and set the 2022 meeting schedule.

• Proposed relocation of 2-storey heritage brick dwelling at 10436 Huntington Road on same property
• Proposed construction of 13 separate 2-storey houses at 357-375 Stegman's Mill Road in Kleinburg-Nashville Heritage Conservation District
• Recognition of John Senisi and students for assisting in design of heritage webpage
• Member's resignation (verbal report)
• 2022 schedule of meetings (verbal update)

The Heritage Vaughan Committee recommended Council approve the relocation of a heritage brick dwelling at 10436 Huntington Road and the construction of 13 two-storey houses at 357-375 Stegman's Mill Road, both under the Ontario Heritage Act with conditions. It also accepted a member's resignation, approved the 2022 meeting schedule, and thanked John Senisi and students for designing the heritage webpage.

• Recommended approval of relocation of heritage dwelling at 10436 Huntington Road (forwarded to Council)
• Recommended approval of 13 two-storey houses at 357-375 Stegman's Mill Road (forwarded to Council)
• Recommended accepting resignation of Ms. Shira Rocklin and not filling vacancy
• Approved 2022 meeting schedule (9 meetings listed)

Committee of the Whole (Working Session)

The Committee of the Whole is holding a working session to discuss three staff reports: a revised land acquisition strategy, an update on the registered ratepayer association policy, and a plan to enhance the citizen experience through Service Vaughan. No final decisions are being made; items are being discussed for potential separate consideration.

• Land acquisition strategy with revised recommendations
• Registered ratepayer association policy review update
• Service Vaughan citizen experience enhancement plan

Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting)

The Committee of the Whole is holding a public meeting to consider five planning applications, including official plan and zoning by-law amendments for residential and mixed-use developments across Vaughan. The meeting is electronic, with public comments accepted by email and pre-registration required to speak. All items are information items from the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Growth Management.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for Bethpage Properties West Inc. at 9001 Regional Road 50, near Regional Road 50 and Rutherford Road
• Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for One-Foot Developments Inc. at 8741 Huntington Road, near Huntington Road and Langstaff Road
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for My Place on 7 Inc. at 4850 Highway 7 and 79 Arrowhead Drive, near Highway 7 and Islington Avenue
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for Islington M.D. Developments Inc. at 7034 and 7040 Islington Avenue, near Islington Avenue and Steeles Avenue
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 1150 Center Street GP Inc. at 1150 Centre Street, near Centre Street and Vaughan Boulevard

Committee of the Whole (1)

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several planning and growth management items, including four development applications for properties on Lansdowne Avenue, Islington Avenue, Highway 50/Langstaff Road, and Pine Valley Drive. The committee will also consider a new Transportation Demand Management guideline, proposed parking bylaw amendments for the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, and technical bylaw amendments. A resolution from the mayor will name recipient organizations for the Mayor's Gala and Charity Golf Classic.

• Avalee (Vaughan) Inc. development at 2 Lansdowne Avenue (OP.19.007, Z.19.019, DA.19.069)
• 9630 Islington Inc. development at 9630 Islington Avenue (Z.20.001, DA.20.002)
• Caplink Limited development near Highway 50 and Langstaff Road (Z.21.015, DA.21.018)
• Prima Vista Estates site development at 10699 & 10733 Pine Valley Drive (DA.14.090)
• VMC parking pilot bylaw amendments and Transportation Demand Management guideline

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss a request for proposals (RFP) for a community engagement and action plan addressing anti-Black racism. The agenda includes standard procedural items and one substantive discussion item.

• RFP – Addressing Anti-Black Racism Community Engagement and Action Plan (presentation/discussion)

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force received a presentation on the RFP for an Addressing Anti-Black Racism Community Engagement and Action Plan, along with comments from members. The task force then passed a resolution to enter closed session to discuss the RFP, citing trade secret and commercial confidentiality. No substantive decisions were made; the item was received and discussed only.

• Received presentation on RFP for Addressing Anti-Black Racism Community Engagement and Action Plan
• Passed resolution to enter closed session to discuss the RFP

Audit Committee

The Vaughan Audit Committee is meeting electronically to review the status of outstanding management action plans, as reported by the Director of Internal Audit. The committee will also receive a verbal update on the 2022 schedule of meetings. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as confirmation of the agenda, disclosure of interest, and adoption of items not requiring separate discussion.

• Status of Outstanding Management Action Plans report
• Attachment 1 - Status of Outstanding Management Action Plans
• 2022 Schedule of Meetings verbal update

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several staff reports regarding various property applications. One application for 37 Goodman Crescent has been adjourned to an October 28, 2021 hearing.

• Adjournment of 37 Goodman Crescent, Maple to October 28, 2021
• Application B013-21: 36 Hurricane Avenue, Woodbridge
• Application B015-21: 8480 Highway 27, Woodbridge
• Applications B016-21, A200-21, and A201-21: 24 Rainbow Drive, Woodbridge
• Application A059-21: 171 Ridgefield Cr., Maple

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The City of Vaughan's Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss accessibility-related matters. The agenda includes a presentation by the Director and Chief Licensing Officer on by-law and compliance, licensing, and permit services, as well as a discussion about the Accessibility Champion Awards. The meeting also covers routine items such as agenda confirmation, disclosure of interest, and communications.

• Presentation by Director and Chief Licensing Officer on by-law and compliance, licensing, and permit services
• Discussion of Accessibility Champion Awards
• Review of communications item 0928-21 AAC Communications

The Accessibility Advisory Committee received a presentation on by-law and compliance services and discussed the 2021 Accessibility Champion Awards, requesting members to confirm support for five award categories. A video on the 'Treat Accessibly' initiative was viewed, and a draft resolution was circulated for information. No formal decisions were made; all items were received or discussed.

• Received presentation on By-law and Compliance services
• Requested members confirm support for 5 award categories within 7 days
• Viewed Treat Accessibly video and circulated draft resolution

Ready, Resilient and Resourceful Committee

This agenda for the Vaughan Ready, Resilient and Resourceful Committee meeting on 2021-09-27 contains no substantive items. The text is entirely procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE agenda system, with no listed decisions, discussions, or reports.

Council

Vaughan Council is meeting to consider a wide range of items, including several zoning by-law and official plan amendments for residential and mixed-use developments, a mid-year fiscal health report, 2022 budget directions, and various policy updates. The agenda also includes statutory public hearings for four development applications and a closed-session report with property and legal matters. Many items are being decided or discussed, with several by-laws listed for adoption.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 1 Memorial Hill Drive and 56 Wallace Street (semi-detached and single-detached dwellings)
• Official plan and zoning amendments for 10,000 Dufferin Street (York Major Holdings Inc.)
• Official plan, zoning, and subdivision applications for 185 Doughton Road & 108-112 Maplcrete Road (Mega Vista Real Estate Development Inc.)
• Official plan and zoning amendments for 7551 & 7601 Jane Street (785343 Ontario Ltd. & I & M Pandolfo Holdings Inc.)
• 2021 Mid-Year Fiscal Health Report and 2022 Budget Directions

Council approved a new noise by-law (121-2021) that repeals the previous one and adds noise violations to the administrative monetary penalty system. It also endorsed a resolution to prioritize road safety in school zones and community areas, directing staff to develop plans and investigate flexible signs. Several other items were approved, including proclamations, a shop-local campaign support, and a settlement plan for Dufferin Vistas Phase 2.

• Approved new Noise By-law 121-2021, repealing 062-2018 and amending by-laws (carried)
• Approved By-law 122-2021 adding Noise By-law to Administrative Monetary Penalty list (carried)
• Endorsed road safety resolution for school zones and community areas, directing staff to develop plans (carried)
• Approved support for Vaughan Chamber of Commerce's Support Vaughan Local campaign (carried)
• Proclaimed October 2 as Wrongful Conviction Day and October 21 as Imagine a Day Without Water Day (carried)
• Proclaimed every October 4 as Sisters in Spirit Day (carried)
• Proclaimed every September 30 as Orange Shirt Day and National Day of Truth and Reconciliation (carried)
• Approved Dufferin Vistas Phase 2 proposed settlement plan (carried)

Vaughan Public Library Board

This agenda for the Vaughan Public Library Board meeting on September 23, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. The text is limited to interface elements for viewing video and document details, with no listed agenda topics, reports, or decisions. Residents will find no actionable items in this agenda.

Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force

The Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force is meeting to review a draft of its interim recommendations and to discuss its meeting schedule through December 2021. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the review of the draft report.

• Review of draft interim recommendations of the Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force
• Discussion of meeting schedule from September to December 2021

The Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force met and received a discussion on the draft interim recommendations. The task force approved its meeting schedule for the remainder of 2021, with meetings on September 23, October 27, November 17, and December 15. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2021 meeting schedule (Sep 23, Oct 27, Nov 17, Dec 15)
• Received discussion on draft interim recommendations

Vaughan Healthcare Precinct Advisory Task Force

The Vaughan Healthcare Precinct Advisory Task Force is meeting electronically to confirm its agenda, review communications, and discuss its meeting schedule and goals. The task force will also receive a presentation on its objectives and a feasibility study from urbanMetrics partners Chris White and Geoff Schwartz. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive items being the schedule/goals discussion and the feasibility study presentation.

• Discussion of task force meeting schedule and goals
• Presentation on task force objectives and feasibility study by urbanMetrics (Chris White, Geoff Schwartz)
• Review of communications item 0920-21 HPATF

The Vaughan Healthcare Precinct Advisory Task Force met on September 20, 2021, and received two presentations: one on the task force's meeting schedule and goals, and another on the Vaughan Healthcare Precinct (VHCP) Feasibility Study. No formal decisions were made; the task force only received the information presented.

• Received presentation on task force meeting schedule and goals
• Received VHCP Feasibility Study presentation

Older Adult Task Force

This agenda for the Vaughan Older Adult Task Force meeting on September 20, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. No specific topics, reports, or actions are listed.

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

This agenda for the Vaughan Diversity and Inclusion Task Force meeting on September 16, 2021, contains only boilerplate interface text from the eSCRIBE agenda system. No actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed.

Committee of the Whole (Working Session)

The Committee of the Whole (Working Session) will discuss three staff reports: a beautification strategy and horticulture sponsorship program, an asset management plan for urban forestry, and a draft update to the Kleinburg-Nashville Heritage Conservation District Plan. No decisions are being made; this is a working session for discussion.

• Horticulture Operation's Beautification Strategy 2.0 and sponsorship program
• Asset Management Plan – Urban Forestry
• Kleinburg-Nashville Heritage Conservation District Plan Update – draft plan presentation

Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) (Public)

This is a closed-session Committee of the Whole meeting, meaning the public portion is limited to procedural items. The committee will consider seven confidential items, including land donations, property acquisitions, Ontario Land Tribunal appeals, a park partnership, and auditor feedback on senior staff. No decisions are visible in the public agenda.

• Gratuitous donation of two remnant parcels north of Sonoma Boulevard, west of Islington Avenue (Blocks 383 & 384 on 65M-3274)
• Black Creek Renewal property requirement at 0 Peelar Road, southeast corner of Jane Street and Peelar Road
• Ontario Land Tribunal appeal #141 by Tien De Religion Canada, 5859 Rutherford Road (Case PL111184)
• Ontario Land Tribunal appeal PL171151 by Jane Teston Holdings Inc., 2975, 2985, 2993 Teston Road (OP.17.002, Z.17.003)
• Partnership opportunity at North Maple Regional Park

Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting)

The Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting) is holding an electronic public meeting to consider five development applications, each involving official plan amendments, zoning by-law amendments, and/or draft plans of subdivision. The committee will receive information items from the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Growth Management, and hear public comments on each application.

• The Q Towers Limited Partnership: Official Plan Amendment OP.21.001, Zoning By-law Amendment Z.21.002, Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-21V001, near Major Mackenzie Drive and Fossil Hill Road
• 3911 Teston Road Inc.: Official Plan Amendment OP.21.005, Zoning By-law Amendment Z.21.008, Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-21V002, at 3911 Teston Road near Teston and Weston Roads
• Woodbridge Park Ltd.: Official Plan Amendment OP.21.012, Zoning By-law Amendment Z.21.019, at 5390 Steeles Avenue West near Steeles and Kipling Avenue
• Kleinburg Village Development Corp.: Zoning By-law Amendment Z.21.020, Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-21V005, at 357, 365 and 375 Stegman's Mill Road near Islington Avenue
• West Rutherford Properties Ltd.: Official Plan Amendment OP.11.012, Zoning By-law Amendment Z.11.043, at 3660 Rutherford Road near Rutherford Road and Vellore Woods Boulevard

Smart City Task Force

The Vaughan Smart City Task Force is holding an electronic meeting to discuss smart city projects, facilitated by the Smart City Program Team. The agenda includes routine items like agenda confirmation, disclosure of interest, and communications, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed in the provided text.

• Discussion of Smart City Projects facilitated by the Smart City Program Team
• Communications item 0914-21 SCTF Communications.pdf

The Smart City Task Force met and received a presentation from Alectra and C1 titled 'Project Idea from Alectra' and comments from members on various Smart City projects. No formal decisions were made; the items were received for information only.

• Received presentation by Alectra and C1 on 'Project Idea from Alectra'
• Received comments from Task Force members on Smart City projects

Committee of the Whole (1)

The Committee of the Whole (1) is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a wide range of items, including the 2022 budget directions, a financial strategy for Black Creek with area-specific development charges, and several planning applications. The agenda also includes updates on reserves, mid-year fiscal health, and various operational matters like noise by-law amendments and outdoor patio extensions.

• Black Creek Financial Strategy and Area Specific Development Charges public statutory meeting
• 2022 Budget Directions report
• 2021 Mid-Year Fiscal Health Report
• Penguin-Calloway (Vaughan) Inc. official plan and zoning amendment (OP.20.013, Z.20.029)
• Noise by-law amendments with respect to deliveries

Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting)

The Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting) is holding an electronic public meeting to consider four development applications. Each application involves official plan and/or zoning by-law amendments, and one includes a draft plan of subdivision. The committee will receive information items from the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Growth Management, and hear public comments submitted in advance.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 1 Memorial Hill Drive and 56 Wallace Street (Z.21.021) proposing new semi-detached and single-detached dwellings
• Official plan and zoning amendments for 10,000 Dufferin Street (OP.21.010, Z.21.014) near McNaughton Road East and Eagle Rock Way
• Official plan, zoning, and draft plan of subdivision for 185 Doughton Road and 108-112 Maplecrete Road (OP.21.008, Z.21.011, 19T-21V003)
• Official plan and zoning amendments for 7551 & 7601 Jane Street (OP.21.009, Z.21.012) near Jane Street and Doughton Road

Committee of Adjustment

The Vaughan Committee of Adjustment is holding an electronic meeting to hear 20 applications for minor variances and other adjustments to property regulations. One application (A172/21 for Interchange Way) has been withdrawn, and three applications were previously adjourned. The committee will also handle routine items like minutes, disclosures, and adjournments.

• A172/21 (30-110 Interchange Way, Concord) withdrawn
• A083-20 (2 Winterlude Court, Kleinburg) previously adjourned
• A100-21 (32 Elmway Court, Thornhill) previously adjourned
• A136-21 (71 William Bowes Blvd, Maple) previously adjourned
• 17 staff reports on variance applications across Vaughan

Committee of Adjustment

The Vaughan Committee of Adjustment is holding an electronic meeting to hear 15 applications for minor variances or other adjustments at residential properties across the city. One application (A083-20 at 2 Winterlude Court) has been adjourned to September 9, 2021. The committee will also consider adoption of previous minutes and any requests for adjournments or deferrals.

• A083-20 (2 Winterlude Court, Kleinburg) adjourned to September 9, 2021
• A100-21 (32 Elmway Court, Thornhill)
• A127-21 (130 Hedgerow Lane, Kleinburg)
• A140-21 (7850 King-Vaughan Road, Vaughan)
• A144-21 (8960 Jane Street, Vaughan)

Committee of Adjustment

The Vaughan Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to hear 15 applications for minor variances and other adjustments to zoning bylaws at properties across Thornhill, Woodbridge, Kleinburg, and Maple. The agenda lists staff reports for each application, but no details of the requests are provided in the agenda text itself. Public comments can be submitted by email, and deputations require registration.

• A102-19 - 45 Donna Mae Cres, Thornhill
• B005-21, A088-21, A089-21 - 41 Hurricane Avenue, Woodbridge
• A040-21 - 20 Bell Court, Kleinburg
• A141-21 - 6061, 6079 Rutherford Rd & 134, 140 Simmons St, Woodbridge
• A142-21 - Maplecrete Road & Hwy 7

Committee of Adjustment

The Vaughan Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to consider 17 staff reports on minor variance and related applications at residential properties across Vaughan, including Woodbridge, Kleinburg, Maple, and Thornhill. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering minutes, disclosures, and adjournments. Public comments can be submitted by email, and deputations require registration.

• A073-21 - 1A-4190 Steeles Ave W
• A082-21 - 185 Timber Creek Boulevard
• A095-21 - 7 Sweet Alexandra Court, Maple
• A099-21 - 57 Romeo Crescent, Woodbridge
• A124-21 - 3201 Highway 7, Vaughan

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss accessibility-related matters. The agenda includes a presentation from the Director and Chief Licensing Officer on by-law and compliance, licensing, and permit services, as well as a discussion about the Accessibility Champion Awards. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items.

• Presentation by Director and Chief Licensing Officer on by-law and compliance, licensing and permit services
• Discussion of Accessibility Champion Awards

The Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting scheduled for June 29, 2021, did not take place because it failed to reach quorum. A roll call at 7:30 p.m. confirmed five members present, but no decisions were made. The minutes were submitted for consideration by the Committee of the Whole on September 14, 2021.

Older Adult Task Force

The City of Vaughan's Older Adult Task Force is meeting electronically to hear updates and presentations, including from Ontario's Minister of Seniors and Accessibility, on the York Region Seniors Strategy Refresh and the Age-Friendly Community Action Plan. The agenda also includes routine items such as confirmation of the agenda, disclosure of interest, and communications. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Update/presentation from Hon. Raymond Cho, Minister of Seniors and Accessibility of Ontario
• York Region Seniors Strategy Refresh update by Katherine Chislett and Lisa Goncalves
• Update on the Age-Friendly Community Action Plan by Jodi Ball of J Consulting Group
• Remarks from Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua and Deputy Mayor Mario Ferri
• Remarks from MPPs Stephen Lecce and Michael Tibollo

Special Committee of the Whole

This special Committee of the Whole meeting will discuss two main items: a proposed official plan and zoning amendment for properties at 5217 and 5225 Highway 7 and 26 and 32 Hawman Avenue, referred from the May 18 council meeting, and a report from the City Manager on a corporate structure review. The committee will also receive an update on Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital and Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital. Public comments are accepted by email or phone.

• Official Plan Amendment OP.18.008 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z.18.013 for 5217 and 5225 Highway 7 and 26 and 32 Hawman Avenue
• Consideration of a corporate structure review (City Manager's report)
• Presentation by Mackenzie Health President/CEO on hospital updates
• Electronic meeting; Council Chamber closed to public

Smart City Task Force

The Smart City Task Force will meet electronically to review communications and a background presentation. The Economic and Cultural Development Department is scheduled to present on the topic of Smart Economy.

• Smart Economy background presentation and discussion by Economic and Cultural Development Department

The Smart City Task Force met on June 22, 2021, and received a presentation on the smart economy from staff, along with background information and discussion questions. The presentation and comments from task force members were received, but no substantive decisions were made. The meeting adjourned at 10:05 a.m.

• Received presentation on smart economy and discussion questions (unanimous)

Ready, Resilient and Resourceful Committee

This agenda for the Vaughan Ready, Resilient and Resourceful Committee meeting on 2021-06-22 contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No specific agenda items, reports, or motions are listed.

Council

Vaughan City Council is meeting electronically to consider a large agenda of development applications, including official plan and zoning by-law amendments, site plans, and draft plans of subdivision/condominium. They will also discuss several policy items such as an affordable housing strategy update, a diversity/equity/inclusion plan, cemetery services review, and speed limit changes. The meeting includes adoption of minutes and ceremonial presentations.

• 2485097 Ontario Inc. Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments at 7896 Huntington Road (By-laws 090-2021, 091-2021)
• APRA Truck Line Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments at 7300 Major Mackenzie Drive (By-laws 092-2021, 093-2021)
• Sevenview Chrysler Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments at 2661-2703 Highway 7 and 44 Killaloe Road (By-laws 094-2021, 095-2021)
• Establishing Speed Limits on City Roadways (By-laws 101-2021, 102-2021)
• Black Creek Financial Strategy and VMC West Interchange Sanitary Sewer Area Specific Development Charge Updates (By-laws 106-2021, 107-2021)

Council approved a strategy to create a second primary off-leash dog park at Major Mackenzie Drive and Hwy 27, plus six local off-leash areas at specific parks, with new capital projects and staff positions. It also enacted area-specific development charge by-laws for Black Creek and VMC West, and approved a resolution supporting Markham's stance on the Yonge North Subway Extension, rejecting Metrolinx's Option 3 alignment. Additionally, Council approved a special event exemption for SmartCentres' activation at 101 Edgeley Boulevard, and proclaimed September 21, 2021 as World Alzheimer's Day.

• Approved the Local Off-Leash Dog Area Strategy, including a second primary park and six local areas, with $430,000 for park development and $384,000 for Animal Services vehicles.
• Enacted Area Specific Development Charge By-laws for Black Creek (By-law 106-2021) and VMC West (By-law 107-2021), with further consultation on Black Creek rates.
• Adopted a resolution supporting Markham's rejection of Metrolinx's Option 3 for the Yonge North Subway Extension, requesting Options 1 or 2 and additional stations.
• Approved a special event exemption for SmartCentres' activation at 101 Edgeley Boulevard, allowing events until September 30, 2021, with conditions.
• Proclaimed September 21, 2021 as World Alzheimer's Day and directed illumination of City Hall in blue.
• Approved the Black Creek Financial Strategy and VMC West Interchange Sanitary Sewer Area Specific Development Charge updates.
• Authorized agency status for RP B3S HOLDINGS INC. (Quadreal) for a portion of Commerce Street for Planning Act applications.
• Enacted 35 by-laws, including zoning amendments, official plan amendments, and traffic by-law changes.

Economic Prosperity Task Force

The Economic Prosperity Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss Vaughan's arts, culture and tourism statement, and to hear a presentation on small business and entrepreneurship. The agenda also includes a verbal update on future task force meetings. No decisions are listed; the items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of Vaughan Arts, Culture and Tourism Statement recap
• Presentation and discussion on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
• Verbal update on Economic Prosperity Task Force future meetings

The Economic Prosperity Task Force met and received discussions on the Vaughan Arts, Culture and Tourism Statement, a presentation on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, and a verbal update on future meetings. No formal decisions were made; all items were received for information.

• Received discussion on Vaughan Arts, Culture and Tourism Statement
• Received presentation and discussion on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
• Received verbal report on future meetings of the task force

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

This agenda for the Vaughan Diversity and Inclusion Task Force meeting on June 17, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document appears to be a system-generated template with no substantive content.

Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force

The Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss a draft interim report. The agenda includes standard procedural items and a single substantive item: consideration of the draft report. No decisions are listed; the report is presented for discussion.

• Draft interim report of the Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force (EGOTF) attached for discussion

The Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force met on June 16, 2021, and only received a discussion on its Draft Interim Report. No decisions, approvals, or recommendations were made; the report was simply received for information. The meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.

• Received discussion on the Draft Interim Report (no action taken)

Special Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) (Public)

This is a closed session meeting for the Special Committee of the Whole. The committee will consider a senior staff matter involving personal matters about identifiable individuals.

• Senior staff matter (personal matters about identifiable individuals)

Special Council

This is a special electronic meeting of Vaughan City Council, held without in-person public attendance. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being a closed-session report from the Special Committee of the Whole regarding a senior staff matter. No other decisions or discussions are listed.

• Closed session report on senior staff matter
• Electronic meeting; public comments by email only
• Meeting held at Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive

The special council meeting was procedural. Council confirmed the agenda, adopted Item 1 from the closed-session committee report without amendment, and enacted By-law 072-2021 to confirm the meeting's proceedings. No disclosures of interest were made, and the meeting adjourned at 7:49 a.m.

• Confirmed the meeting agenda
• Adopted Item 1 of Special Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Report No. 34 without amendment
• Enacted By-law 072-2021 to confirm the proceedings of the June 14, 2021 meeting
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:49 a.m.

Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting)

The Committee of the Whole is holding a public meeting to consider five planning applications, including zoning by-law and official plan amendments, for properties across Vaughan. The items are presented as information items from the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Growth Management, and public comments can be submitted or speakers can pre-register.

• Zoning by-law amendment for Toronto District Christian High School at 325 Woodbridge Avenue, near Kipling Avenue
• Official plan and zoning amendments for 7520, 7540, 7560 Weston Road by 2371933 Ontario Inc., near Highway 7
• Zoning by-law amendment by Caplink Limited near Highway 50 and Langstaff Road
• Official plan and zoning amendments for 7818 Dufferin Street by 7818 Dufferin Inc., near Centre Street
• Official plan, zoning, and draft subdivision for 9465 Weston Road and Comdel Boulevard/Lichen Court by 9465 Weston Limited

Special Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) (Public)

This is a special closed-session meeting of Vaughan's Committee of the Whole, held electronically. The agenda is limited to procedural items and one closed-session matter concerning senior staff, specifically personal matters about identifiable individuals. No public decisions or discussions are listed.

• Closed session item on senior staff personal matters

Special Council

This is a special electronic meeting of Vaughan City Council. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being a closed-session report on a senior staff matter. Public comments can be submitted by email.

• Closed session report on senior staff matter
• Electronic meeting; Council Chamber closed to public
• Public comments by email only

The special council meeting on June 14, 2021, was brief and procedural. Council confirmed the agenda, adopted a closed-session report on a senior staff matter without amendment, enacted a by-law to confirm the meeting's proceedings, and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made beyond these routine items.

• Confirmed the meeting agenda.
• Adopted Special Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Report No. 35, Item 1 (Senior Staff Matter) without amendment.
• Enacted By-law 073-2021 to confirm the proceedings of the meeting.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:06 p.m.

Committee of Adjustment

The Vaughan Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to hear 19 applications for minor variances and other adjustments to zoning bylaws. The agenda lists staff reports for each property, but no details of the requests are included in the agenda text. Public comments can be submitted by email, and deputations require registration.

• B010-20 - 10980 Jane Street, Maple
• A109-20 - 129 Camlaren Crescent, Kleinburg
• A037-21 - 17 Spruce Pine Crescent, Townhouse 2, Maple
• A049-21 - 15 Pennon Road, Kleinburg
• A069-21 - 30 Mondavi Road, Woodbridge

Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) (Public)

This is a closed-session Committee of the Whole meeting, meaning the public portion is limited to agenda confirmation, disclosures, and communications. The committee will discuss litigation or potential litigation on several Ontario Land Tribunal appeals, land acquisition/disposition, solicitor-client privileged matters, and personal matters about identifiable individuals. No decisions are made in open session.

• Ontario Land Tribunal appeal PL210157 for 434 and 480 Steeles Avenue West site plan application DA.20.003
• Ontario Land Tribunal appeals PL090999 and PL100650 for Block 33 West Official Plan Amendment No. 713 and Zoning By-law No. 210-2009 (parkland over-dedication)
• Ontario Land Tribunal case PL171151 for Jane Teston Holdings Inc. at 2975, 2985, and 2993 Teston Road (OP.17.002 and Z.17.003)
• VMC SmartCentres private park proposal update
• Litigation update on Block 59 parkland district park site

Committee of the Whole (2)

The Committee of the Whole (2) is meeting electronically to discuss and potentially adopt several financial and planning items, including the 2021 property tax rates, a city-wide comprehensive zoning by-law, and development charge updates. The agenda also includes reports on the 2020 investment report, development charge reserves, and a ward boundary review. Public comments are accepted via email or by requesting to speak.

• 2021 adoption of tax rates and issuance of property tax notices for all wards
• City-wide comprehensive zoning by-law
• Black Creek Financial Strategy and VMC West Interchange Sanitary Sewer Area Specific Development Charges updates
• Response to York Region's Regional Official Plan Amendment 7 and 2051 forecast
• 2020 ward boundary review final report

VMC Sub-Committee

The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Sub-Committee is meeting electronically to discuss and potentially adopt several planning and infrastructure items. Key topics include the Phase 2 approach for the VMC Secondary Plan Update, a refined scenario for the Parks and Wayfinding Master Plan, an update on the Black Creek Renewal and Edgeley Pond and Park project, and the 2021 VMC marketing update. Public comments can be submitted by email, and speakers must pre-register by noon the last business day before the meeting.

• VMC Secondary Plan Update – Phase 2 Approach
• VMC Parks and Wayfinding Master Plan Update – Refined Scenario
• Black Creek Renewal and Edgeley Pond and Park Project Update
• VMC Marketing Update 2021

The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Sub-Committee approved recommendations for four reports, including the VMC Secondary Plan Update Phase 2 approach, the VMC Parks and Wayfinding Master Plan refined scenario, the Black Creek Renewal and Edgeley Pond and Park project update, and the VMC Marketing Update 2021. All items were received for information, with no substantive decisions made beyond approving the reports' recommendations.

• Approved VMC Secondary Plan Update Phase 2 approach (report dated June 8, 2021)
• Received presentations on VMC Secondary Plan pre-options analysis
• Approved VMC Parks and Wayfinding Master Plan refined scenario
• Received presentation on Parks and Wayfinding Master Plan refined scenario
• Approved Black Creek Renewal and Edgeley Pond and Park project update
• Received presentation on Black Creek Renewal and Edgeley Pond & Park
• Approved VMC Marketing Update 2021
• Directed staff to continue providing ongoing updates on VMC marketing, business development, and cultural activities

Special Council

This is a special electronic meeting of Vaughan City Council. The agenda lists two items for separate discussion: amendments to the Alectra Unanimous Shareholders' Agreement, and an Ontario Land Tribunal case involving Dufferin Vistas Ltd. at 230 Grand Trunk Avenue. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering agenda confirmation, disclosures, communications, adoption of items, by-laws, and adjournment.

• Amendments to the Alectra Unanimous Shareholders' Agreement
• Ontario Land Tribunal Case No. PL160978, Dufferin Vistas Ltd., 230 Grand Trunk Avenue (Z.16.016 and 19T-16V001)
• Electronic meeting; public comments by email only

Council approved amendments to the Alectra Unanimous Shareholders' Agreement, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an amended agreement. Council also approved confidential recommendations regarding LPAT appeals for Dufferin Vistas Ltd. at 230 Grand Trunk Avenue. Both items were carried without recorded opposition.

• Approved amendments to Alectra Unanimous Shareholders' Agreement (carried)
• Approved confidential LPAT appeal recommendations for 230 Grand Trunk Avenue (carried)
• Enacted By-law 071-2021 confirming council proceedings (carried)

Committee of the Whole (Working Session)

The Committee of the Whole (Working Session) will discuss three staff reports: establishing speed limits on city roadways, adopting asset management plans for core assets, and a local off-leash dog area strategy. No final decisions are made at this working session; items may be forwarded to a future council meeting.

• Report on establishing speed limits on city roadways, including 40 km/h and 30 km/h by-law listings
• Asset Management Plans for Core Assets prepared by AECOM (April 2021)
• Local Off-Leash Dog Area Strategy with location plan
• Public comments accepted by email or by pre-registering with Access Vaughan

Heritage Vaughan Committee

This agenda for the Heritage Vaughan Committee meeting on June 2, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content.

Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting)

The Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting) is holding an electronic public meeting to consider six planning applications, including official plan amendments, zoning by-law amendments, and a draft plan of subdivision. These are public meetings where residents can comment on the proposals; no final decisions are being made at this meeting.

• 1930328 Ontario Inc. (Liberty Cement) — Official Plan Amendment OP.21.007, Zoning By-law Amendment Z.21.010, Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-18V005 at 2871 Highway 7
• 300 Atkinson Inc. — Zoning By-law Amendment Z.19.028 at 300 Atkinson Avenue
• 2118349 Ontario Limited — Zoning By-law Amendment Z.20.030 near Langstaff Road and Huntington Road
• Royal King Valley Holdings Inc. — Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendment Z.21.004 at 3230 King Vaughan Road
• DCFM Developments Ltd. — Official Plan Amendment OP.21.002 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z.21.003 at 8265 and 8277 Islington Avenue

Committee of the Whole (1)

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a large agenda of planning and development items, including official plan and zoning by-law amendments, site development applications, and draft plans of subdivision and condominium. The committee will also discuss an affordable housing strategy update, a diversity and inclusion plan, an Indigenous land acknowledgement, a cemetery services review, and several member resolutions. This is a working session where items are discussed before being recommended to Council.

• Official plan and zoning amendments for 7896 Huntington Road (2485097 Ontario Inc.)
• Temporary use zoning for APRA Truck Line at 7300 Major Mackenzie Drive
• Zoning and site plan for 2291 Major Mackenzie Drive West (Carlo and Mary Ammendolia)
• Draft plan of subdivision for 5315 Kirby Road (G. Farruggio et al.)
• Affordable Housing Strategy work program update

Audit Committee

The City of Vaughan Audit Committee is meeting electronically to review the 2020 draft consolidated financial statements, the 2020 internal audit annual report, and follow-up audits on water sampling and information technology security. The committee will also determine which items require separate discussion and handle any new business.

• 2020 draft consolidated financial statements, including KPMG audit findings
• 2020 internal audit annual report
• Water sampling follow-up audit
• Information technology security audit

Older Adult Task Force

The City of Vaughan's Older Adult Task Force is meeting electronically to receive presentations from York Region Transit on orientation, from CHATS on home assistance for seniors, and an update on Vaughan's Age-Friendly Action Plan Study. The agenda also includes routine items like confirmation of the agenda and disclosure of interest.

• Presentation by York Region Transit on orientation
• Presentation by CHATS on home adaptation and tenancy risk reduction
• Update on Vaughan's Age-Friendly Action Plan Study

Committee of Adjustment

The Vaughan Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to hear 17 applications for minor variances or other adjustments to property regulations. The agenda lists staff reports for each property, but no details on the specific requests are included in the agenda text. Public comments can be submitted by email, and deputations require registration.

• A048-21 – 57 Endless Circle, Kleinburg
• A050-21 – 67 Hopewell Street, Kleinburg
• A057-21 – 26 Malaren Road, Maple
• A058-21 – 234 Wycliffe Avenue, Woodbridge
• A060-21 – 355 Woodland Acres Crescent, Maple

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Vaughan Diversity and Inclusion Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss a draft Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan and community consultation, along with several information items including a health centre strategy, a diversity guide, a lecture series, and a First Nations University program. The meeting is open to the public only electronically.

• Draft Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan and Community Consultation (discussion item)
• Vaughan Community Health Centre's High Priority Communities Strategy (information item)
• Staffbase Diversity & Inclusion Guide (information item)
• Reflecting on Racism & Discrimination lecture series – Session 4: Impact of Systemic Racism (information item)
• First Nations University of Canada and BMO – Nisitohtamovin (information item)

Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force

The Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss the Bellamy Report, with a recommendation attached. The agenda is mostly procedural, with the Bellamy Report as the only substantive item for consideration.

• Discussion of Bellamy Report recommendation (Attachment 1)

The Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force met on May 19, 2021, and received a discussion regarding the Bellamy Report. No substantive decisions were made; the only action was to receive the discussion. The report will be considered by the Committee of the Whole on June 8, 2021.

• Received discussion on Bellamy Report (unanimous)

Transportation and Infrastructure Task Force

The Transportation and Infrastructure Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss and potentially adopt a pedestrian and bicycle plan and a micro-mobility framework. Public comments are accepted by email. The agenda includes standard procedural items and two presentations.

• Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan presentation
• Micro-Mobility Framework presentation
• Communications item 0519_21 TITF Communications.pdf

The Transportation and Infrastructure Task Force received presentations on the Active Transportation Update and the Micro-Mobility Framework, along with public comments from Victor Lacaria. No formal decisions were made; the only action was a request to email members to reaffirm their commitment to attending meetings. The meeting was procedural, with no substantive approvals or denials.

• Received Active Transportation Update presentation
• Received Micro-Mobility Framework presentation
• Received public comments from Victor Lacaria
• Requested email to members to reaffirm attendance commitment

Ready, Resilient and Resourceful Committee

The Ready, Resilient and Resourceful Committee is meeting electronically to discuss a COVID-19 business reintegration plan presented by the City Manager. The agenda includes routine items such as confirmation of agenda, disclosure of interest, communications, and presentations. The main substantive item is the COVID-19 business reintegration plan, which will be considered for separate discussion.

• COVID-19 Business Reintegration Plan report from City Manager
• Attachment 1 - BusinessReintegrationPlan.pdf
• RRR Communication C1.pdf
• 0518_21 RRR Communications.pdf

Council

This is the agenda for the Vaughan City Council meeting on May 18, 2021. The council will consider reports from previous committee meetings, including several development applications (official plan amendments, zoning by-law amendments, and site development applications) for properties across the city. It will also discuss policies such as the illumination of the Council Chamber, a road closure for Woodend Place, and a COVID-19 vaccination support initiative. The meeting is electronic, with public comments submitted by email.

• 300 Atkinson Inc. official plan, zoning, and site development applications near Atkinson and Centre Street
• Betovan Construction zoning and site development applications at 520 Worth Boulevard
• FDF Investments and Playacor Holdings official plan and zoning amendments at 15 Jevlan Drive and 156 Chrislea Road
• Proposed names for a street and mews, and renaming of Exchange Avenue, for Mobilio Developments near Interchange Way and Jane Street
• Illumination of Vaughan City Hall Council Chamber policy

Council approved a series of by-laws covering municipal services assumptions, parking by-law corrections, zoning amendments, and part lot control exemptions for developments by Nashville Developments and Roybridge Holdings. It also recognized the POST Promise and Safe Travels Stamp programs, proclaimed June as Portuguese Heritage Month and June 10 as Portugal Day, and made appointments to the Transportation and Infrastructure Task Force and Vaughan Public Library Board.

• Approved by-laws 058-2021 and 059-2021 assuming municipal services for Dongara Pellet Factory and Block 55 East (carried)
• Approved by-law 060-2021 correcting spelling of Beverley Glen Boulevard in Parking By-law 064-2019 (carried)
• Approved zoning by-law amendments 061-2021, 062-2021, 063-2021, 067-2021 for various properties (carried)
• Approved by-law 064-2021 renewing license for Economy Farmers Market seasonal stand (carried)
• Approved by-law 065-2021 renewing lease for animal shelter and Integrity Commissioner office at 2501 Rutherford Road (carried)
• Approved by-law 066-2021 leasing community recreation space at 7700 Bathurst Street with tax exemption (carried)
• Approved part lot control exemptions 068-2021 (Nashville Developments) and 069-2021 (Roybridge Holdings) (carried)
• Approved proclamation of June as Portuguese Heritage Month and June 10 as Portugal Day (carried)

Economic Prosperity Task Force

The Economic Prosperity Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss three items: Vaughan's Talent Opportunity Statement, a possible extension of the task force itself, and a presentation on art, culture and tourism placemaking. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; items are listed for discussion only.

• Review and discussion of Vaughan's Talent Opportunity Statement
• Discussion of EPTF extension
• Presentation and discussion on Vaughan's Art, Culture and Tourism Placemaking

The Economic Prosperity Task Force met and received three items: a discussion on Vaughan's Talent Opportunity Statement, a verbal report on extending the task force, and a presentation on art, culture, and tourism placemaking. No formal decisions were made; all items were received for information only.

• Received discussion on Vaughan's Talent Opportunity Statement
• Received verbal report on EPTF extension
• Received presentation on art, culture, and tourism placemaking

Committee of the Whole (2)

The Committee of the Whole (2) is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a public statutory meeting for development charges related to the Black Creek Financial Strategy and VMC West Interchange Sanitary Sewer, the 2020 year-end fiscal health report, and two significant development applications. The committee will also consider various reports, proclamations, and task force appointments.

• Public statutory meeting on draft development charges for Black Creek and VMC West Interchange sanitary sewer
• 2020 Year End Fiscal Health Report
• 2021 Property Tax Sale Registration – All Wards
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 4101 Rutherford Road (Velmar Centre)
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 5217/5225 Highway 7 and 26/32 Hawman Avenue

Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) (Public)

This is the agenda for a closed-session Committee of the Whole meeting. The committee will consider several property matters, including a fruit and vegetable stand license renewal, lease renewals for the animal services shelter and Integrity Commissioner's office, and a temporary relocation lease for a community recreation space. It will also discuss a 2021 Civic Hero Award, litigation related to a subdivision, and an update on a senior staff member. All items are listed under closed-session exemptions such as land acquisition/disposition, personal matters, and litigation.

• License renewal for fruit and vegetable stand, west side of Islington Ave, south of Hwy 7
• Lease renewal for Animal Services Shelter and Integrity Commissioner office, 2501 Rutherford Road, Units 44-47
• Temporary relocation lease for Garnett A. Williams Community Recreation Space, 7700 Bathurst Street Unit #1 (Promenade Village Shops)
• Civic Hero Award 2021 – Ward 3
• Litigation matter: 5550 Langstaff Road, Ravines of Rainbow Creek Subdivision Phase 2 (1668135 Ontario Inc.)

Special Council (Closed Session) Education Session

This is a Special Council (Closed Session) Education Session for Vaughan, ON, held on 2021-05-05. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no substantive items listed for decision or discussion.

Committee of the Whole (Working Session)

The Committee of the Whole (Working Session) is meeting electronically to discuss two main items: a progress update on the Thornhill Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program (SNAP) and the 2020 Ward Boundary Review interim report. The committee will also receive communications and determine which items require separate discussion. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; it is a working session for discussion.

• Thornhill Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program progress update and draft action plan map
• 2020 Ward Boundary Review interim report with preliminary options
• Six public communications (C1-C6) related to the ward boundary review

Special Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) (Public)

This is a special closed-session meeting of Vaughan's Committee of the Whole, held electronically. The committee will discuss litigation or potential litigation related to two Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) cases, and an update on a senior staff matter involving an identifiable individual. No public decisions are expected as the session is closed.

• LPAT appeal PL111184 regarding Vaughan Official Plan 2010 Centre Street Corridor policy
• LPAT appeal PL200219 for Official Plan Amendment OP.17.013 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z.17.040 (Dufcen Construction Inc., near Dufferin Street and Centre Street)
• Update on senior staff matter (identifiable individual)

Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting)

The Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting) is holding an electronic public meeting to consider three development applications. Each item is an information report from the City Manager regarding proposed official plan and zoning by-law amendments, and one includes a draft plan of subdivision. The committee will hear public comments on these proposals.

• First Vaughan Investments Limited: Official Plan Amendment OP.20.015 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z.20.042, near Highway 7 and Commerce Street
• 27 Developments Inc.: Official Plan Amendment OP.18.011, Zoning By-law Amendment Z.18.018, and Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-20V009 at 8440 Highway 27, near Highway 27 and Langstaff Road
• Ozner Corporation (South): Official Plan Amendment OP.11.011 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z.11.042 at 10131 Weston Road, near Weston Road and Retreat Boulevard

Committee of the Whole (1)

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several planning and development items, including official plan and zoning by-law amendments, site development applications, and a road closure. The agenda also includes a presentation on a tourism safety stamp program and a policy on illuminating the Council Chamber. Most items are reports from the City Manager for the committee's consideration.

• 300 Atkinson Inc. official plan, zoning, and site development application near Atkinson and Centre Street
• Betovan Construction zoning and site development at 520 Worth Boulevard near Bathurst Street
• FDF Investments and Playacor Holdings official plan and zoning amendment at 15 Jevlan Drive and 156 Chrislea Road
• Proposed street and mews names, and renaming of Exchange Avenue, for Mobilio Developments near Interchange Way and Jane Street
• Woodend Place road closure with traffic control plan

Special Council

This is a special electronic meeting of Vaughan City Council. The main business is a closed-session committee report covering two Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) cases related to the Vaughan Official Plan 2010 Centre Street corridor policies and a development application by DUFCEN Construction Inc. near Dufferin and Centre Streets, plus an update on senior staff matters. The rest of the agenda is routine procedural items.

• LPAT Case No. PL111184: Centre Street corridor policy appeals under Vaughan Official Plan 2010
• LPAT Case No. PL200219: Official Plan Amendment OP.17.013 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z.17.040 by DUFCEN Construction Inc. near Dufferin Street and Centre Street
• Update on senior staff matter (closed session)

Council adopted four items from Special Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Report No. 23 without amendment, covering LPAT appeals, a senior staff matter, and 5550 Langstaff Road. A confirming by-law was enacted. No substantive public decisions were made; all items were procedural adoptions of closed-session recommendations.

• Adopted LPAT Case No. PL111184 (Centre Street Corridor policy appeals) without amendment
• Adopted LPAT Case No. PL200219 (DUFCEN Construction Inc., Dufferin/Centre St.) without amendment
• Adopted update on senior staff matter without amendment
• Adopted item re 5550 Langstaff Road without amendment
• Enacted By-law 057-2021 confirming proceedings

Committee of Adjustment

The Vaughan Committee of Adjustment is holding an electronic meeting to hear 35 applications for minor variances and other planning approvals at properties across Vaughan. Two items are adjourned, and the rest are scheduled for decision or discussion. Public comments were accepted by email, and deputations required registration.

• B002/21 - 100 New Park Place, Concord (adjourned)
• A040/21 - 20 Bell Court, Kleinburg (adjourned)
• A042/21 - 8234 Yonge Street, Vaughan
• A055/21 - 6061, 6079 Rutherford Road, 134, 140 Simmons Street, Vaughan
• A061/21 - 100 Steeles Ave, Vaughan

Audit Committee

The Vaughan Audit Committee is meeting electronically to hear a KPMG presentation on municipal financial reporting and to review a construction audit of Fire Station 7-4 (Phase 3). The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as agenda confirmation, disclosure of interest, and adoption of items not requiring separate discussion. No votes or decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• KPMG presentation on understanding municipal financial reporting
• Construction audit of Fire Station 7-4, Phase 3
• Report of the Director of Internal Audit on Fire Station 7-4 Phase 3

The Audit Committee received a presentation from KPMG on municipal financial reporting and approved a recommendation from the Director of Internal Audit regarding the Construction Audit of Fire Station 7-4: Phase 3. The committee also received a presentation on the audit findings. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received KPMG presentation on municipal financial reporting
• Approved recommendation from Director of Internal Audit on Fire Station 7-4 Phase 3 construction audit
• Received presentation on Fire Station 7-4 Phase 3 construction audit

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The City of Vaughan Accessibility Advisory Committee is holding an electronic meeting on April 27, 2021. The agenda is largely procedural, covering agenda confirmation, disclosure of interest, communications, and adoption of items. Discussion items include termination of a membership, National Accessibility Week, and the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

• Termination of membership (administrative matter)
• National Accessibility Week (discussion item)
• International Day of Persons with Disabilities (discussion item)

The Accessibility Advisory Committee voted to terminate Sandra Longo's membership due to lack of attendance and asked Council to direct staff on filling the vacancy cost-effectively. It also discussed National Accessibility Week, added Accessibility Champion Awards to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities event, and requested a presentation from By-law and Compliance staff. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Terminated Sandra Longo's membership due to lack of attendance
• Requested Council direction to fill vacancy cost-effectively
• Included Accessibility Champion Awards in International Day of Persons with Disabilities event
• Requested staff to review award categories and add three new ones (non-profit, youth under 18, COVID-19 response)
• Requested presentation from By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services at next meeting

Older Adult Task Force

The Vaughan Older Adult Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss an Age-Friendly Communication Plan and an update on the Age-Friendly Community Action Plan, including a current state analysis and focus group discussion. The agenda also includes routine items like confirmation of agenda, disclosure of interest, and communications.

• Presentation on Age-Friendly Communication Plan by Senior Manager, Corporate Communications and Engagement
• Update on Age-Friendly Community Action Plan with current state analysis and focus group discussion
• Communications item 0222-21 OATF Communications.pdf

The Older Adult Task Force met on April 26, 2021, and received two presentations: one on the Age-Friendly Communication Plan and one on the Age-Friendly Community Action Plan update. No formal decisions were made; the items were received for information and discussion.

• Received presentation on Age-Friendly Communication Plan
• Received Age-Friendly Community Action Plan update presentation
• Received comments from Task Force members on the action plan

Special Council

This is a special meeting of Vaughan City Council. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Special Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) (Public)

This is a special closed-session meeting of the Committee of the Whole. The only substantive item is an update on the city's COVID response and administration, which will be discussed in private. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Update on COVID response/administration (closed session, identifiable individual)

Special Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) (Public)

This is a special closed-session meeting of Vaughan's Committee of the Whole, held electronically. The agenda is largely procedural, with the only substantive item being an update on COVID response and administration, discussed in closed session due to identifiable individuals. No decisions or public actions are listed on the agenda.

• Closed-session update on COVID response and administration (identifiable individual)

Special Council

This is a special electronic council meeting with a single substantive item: an update on the city's COVID-19 response and administration. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering agenda confirmation, disclosures, communications, and adoption of items. Public comments are accepted by email only.

• Update on COVID response/administration

The special council meeting was procedural, with no substantive public decisions. Council waived rules to hold the meeting, confirmed the agenda, and adopted a closed-session report on COVID response/administration without amendment. A confirming by-law was enacted, and the meeting adjourned.

• Waived 24-hour notice requirement for special meeting (carried)
• Confirmed agenda (carried)
• Adopted closed-session report item on COVID response/administration (carried)
• Enacted By-law 056-2021 confirming proceedings (carried)

Heritage Vaughan Committee

Heritage Vaughan Committee is meeting electronically to discuss three items: a referred renovation and rear addition to a heritage house at 7714 Yonge Street in the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District, a proposal to de-list 11110 Jane Street from the heritage register, and an update on the Kleinburg-Nashville Heritage Conservation District Plan Phase 2 with a draft plan presentation. The committee will also handle routine agenda items, communications, and new business.

• Renovation and rear addition at 7714 Yonge Street, Thornhill Heritage Conservation District (referred item)
• De-listing of 11110 Jane Street from heritage register
• Kleinburg-Nashville Heritage Conservation District Plan Phase 2 draft plan presentation
• Communications item 0421-21 HV Communications.pdf

The Heritage Vaughan Committee recommended Council approve the adaptive reuse and rear 2-storey addition at 7714 Yonge Street in the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District, subject to conditions including a finalized Stage 1 Conservation Plan and Stage 2 drawings. The committee also recommended de-listing 11110 Jane Street from the municipal heritage register and received the draft Kleinburg-Nashville Heritage Conservation District Plan update.

• Recommended approval of renovation and rear addition at 7714 Yonge Street (referred from March 24 meeting)
• Recommended de-listing of 11110 Jane Street from heritage register
• Received draft Kleinburg-Nashville Heritage Conservation District Plan update

Smart City Task Force

The Smart City Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss its workplan and the MoveSmart Mobility Management Strategy. The agenda also includes the resignation of a citizen member and routine administrative items.

• Resignation of citizen representative Liana DiMarco
• Presentation on Smart City Task Force workplan by Project Manager, Smart City Business Program
• Presentation on MoveSmart Mobility Management Strategy by Deputy City Manager, Public Works

The Smart City Task Force accepted the resignation of citizen member Liana DiMarco and decided not to fill the vacancy. The task force also received presentations on its workplan and the MoveSmart Mobility Strategy, but took no other substantive actions.

• Accepted resignation of Liana DiMarco
• Decided not to fill vacancy from resignation
• Received Smart City Task Force Workplan presentation
• Received MoveSmart Mobility Strategy presentation

Committee of the Whole (Working Session)

The Committee of the Whole is holding a working session to review the Year 2 progress report on the 2018-2022 Term of Council Service Excellence Strategic Plan, presented by the City Manager. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed for discussion. Public comments can be submitted by email or by pre-registering to speak by noon the last business day before the meeting.

• 2018-2022 Term of Council Service Excellence Strategic Plan - Year 2 Progress Report
• Attachment 1 - Year 2 Key Results Brochure
• Three communications (C1, C2, C3) related to the strategic plan report

Council

Vaughan City Council is meeting electronically to consider reports from its committees, including several development applications, zoning by-law amendments, and official plan amendments. The agenda also includes updates on development charges, water and wastewater rates, and various proclamations and task force appointments. Most items are recommendations from Committee of the Whole meetings for council's approval.

• Site development applications for 200 Rodinea Road, 10356 Huntington Road, and 8960 Jane Street
• Official plan and zoning amendments for 7553 Islington Avenue, 2180 Langstaff Road, and 9929 Keele Street
• Building permit fees annual financial report for 2020
• City-wide development charges background study and by-law update
• Water and wastewater rate study

Council adopted a resolution supporting Option 1 of the Yonge North Subway Extension Initial Business Case, urging provincial and federal funding, and requesting alignment revisions. Council also deferred a decision on new Major Transit Station Areas along Jane Street for further consultation, and approved appointments and other routine items.

• Adopted resolution supporting Yonge North Subway Extension Option 1 and urging funding (carried)
• Deferred consideration of York Region's MTSA request along Jane Street to future meeting (carried)
• Approved public appointments of Genevieve Grenier and John Glicksman to Audit Committee (carried)
• Adopted Diversity and Inclusion Task Force resignation and vacancy filling (carried)
• Adopted motion condemning anti-Asian racism unanimously (9-0)
• Approved confidential staff recruitment recommendations, including holding Deputy City Manager Community Services recruitment (carried)
• Enacted 14 by-laws including zoning amendments, land sales, and service assumptions (carried)

Special Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) (Public)

This is a special closed-session meeting of the Committee of the Whole. The only substantive item is providing confidential feedback to the City Manager, which is a personal matter about identifiable individuals. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• Confidential feedback to the City Manager (personal matters about identifiable individuals)

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force is meeting electronically to hear two presentations: one from KPMG Canada on promoting diversity and inclusion in a corporate municipal setting, and one from the city's Economic and Cultural Development Department on programs and services. The agenda also includes routine items like agenda confirmation, disclosure of interest, and communications.

• Presentation by Robert A. Davis, Partner, Tax & Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer, KPMG Canada
• Presentation by Economic and Cultural Development Department on programs and services
• Communications item 0415-21 DITF Communications.pdf

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force met and received two presentations: one from KPMG Canada on inclusion and diversity in a corporate setting, and another from city staff on economic and cultural development programs and services. No formal decisions were made; the items were received for information only.

• Received KPMG Canada presentation on inclusion and diversity
• Received Economic and Cultural Development programs and services presentation

Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force

The Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss three items: a review of the City of Vaughan Management By-law 100-2002, research on city manager recruitment practices, and a report on the city's committee structure. These are discussion items with attached documents; no decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of City of Vaughan Management By-law 100-2002
• Research on city manager recruitment practices
• Report for discussion on Vaughan committee structure

The Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force met and received three items: a discussion on Management By-law 100-2002, a memorandum on City Manager recruitment practices, and a report on the City of Vaughan committee structure. No formal decisions were made; all items were received for information and discussion.

• Received discussion on Management By-law 100-2002
• Received memorandum on City Manager recruitment practices
• Received report on City of Vaughan committee structure

Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) (Public)

The Committee of the Whole is meeting in closed session to discuss property acquisitions, sales, a lease renewal, several land appeal cases, and senior staff recruitment. All items are confidential and no public decisions are listed.

• Proposed acquisition of lands for York Maplewood Booster Station
• Sale of city lands at 7690 Martin Grove Road (rear lands, Part of Lot 5, Concession 8)
• Proposed disposition of lands for West Woodbridge Elevated Water Tower
• Lease renewal with Bell Mobility Inc. at Maple Cemetery site
• LPAT appeals on Vaughan Official Plan 2010 (Yonge-Steeles Corridor, 3660 Rutherford Road, lands west of Highway 400)

Special Council

This special electronic meeting of Vaughan Council includes a zoning by-law amendment to rezone lands near Langstaff Road and Highway 27 from agricultural to prestige employment, plus closed-session updates on a planning appeal and senior staff recruitment. Public comments are accepted by email; the Council Chamber is closed.

• By-law 039-2021: rezone subject lands from 'A Agricultural Zone' to 'EM1 Prestige Employment Area Zone' with site-specific exceptions
• Zoning amendment file Z.21.0016100 for Hunter-Fifty Investments Limited / Line Drive East Investments Limited, Langstaff Road vicinity of Langstaff Road and Highway 27
• Closed session: LPAT appeal PL111184 on Vaughan Official Plan 2010 Yonge-Steeles Corridor Secondary Plan
• Closed session: update on senior staff recruitment

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 6100 Langstaff Road, rezoning the site from agricultural to prestige employment use, and approved a confidential recommendation regarding the Yonge-Steeles Secondary Plan. The zoning approval permits employment uses, including a vertical farm, and deletes a planned street on the property. The meeting also included procedural items and adjournment.

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment Z.21.001 for 6100 Langstaff Road, rezoning from Agricultural to Prestige Employment (EM1) with site-specific exceptions.
• Approved the deletion of "Street L" from the Block 59 Plan.
• Approved a confidential recommendation regarding the Yonge-Steeles Secondary Plan appeals.
• Enacted By-law 039-2021 to implement the zoning amendment.

Committee of the Whole (2)

The Committee of the Whole (2) is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a range of items, including a city-wide development charges background study and by-law update, a water and wastewater rate study, and several site development and zoning applications. The agenda also includes routine items such as proclamations, task force updates, and a road closure.

• City-wide development charges background study and by-law update
• Water and wastewater rate study
• Zoning by-law amendment and site development for Huntington IV Limited, Phase 3, at 6685 Langstaff Road
• Site development application for Granerola Residences Ltd. at 8960 Jane Street
• Site development application for York Catholic District School Board at 7501 Martin Grove Road

Committee of Adjustment

The Vaughan Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to hear 20 applications for minor variances and other adjustments to property bylaws across Concord, Woodbridge, Thornhill, Maple, Kleinburg, and other areas. One application (A148-20) has been withdrawn and another (A026-21) adjourned, so no hearings will occur for those. The committee will also adopt or correct the minutes from its March 18, 2021 meeting.

• B001-20: 201 Basaltic Road, Concord
• A144-20: 4 Olympia Gate, Woodbridge
• A023-21: 9505 Keele Street, Units 10A and 11, Maple
• A044-21: 420 Woodbridge Avenue, Woodbridge
• A122-20: 111 Jevlan Drive, Woodbridge

Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting)

The Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting) is holding an electronic public meeting to consider six zoning by-law and official plan amendment applications. Each item is listed as an information item from the City Manager, meaning the committee is receiving staff reports and public input rather than making final decisions. The meeting is being held electronically, with public comments accepted by email and pre-registration required to speak.

• Langvalley Holdings Inc. zoning amendment at 2180 Langstaff Road, near Langstaff Road and Keele Street (File Z.12.009)
• Block 18 Properties Inc. zoning amendment and draft plan of subdivision near Rutherford Road and Peter Rupert Avenue (Files Z.20.039, 19T-20V008)
• Melissa Spencer zoning amendment at 60 Davidson Drive, near Islington Avenue and Davidson Drive (File Z.20.041)
• Sunfield Homes (Wallace) II Inc. official plan and zoning amendments at 158 and 166 Wallace Street, near Highway 7 and Islington Avenue (Files OP.17.006, Z.17.015)
• Sharewell Investments Inc. official plan and zoning amendments at 9929 Keele Street, near Keele Street and Major Mackenzie Drive (Files OP.20.016, Z.20.043)

Committee of the Whole (1)

The Committee of the Whole is meeting electronically to discuss and potentially decide on several planning and development items, including site plans, official plan and zoning amendments, proposed street names, and a response to council direction on a land use study for Vellore Centre. The agenda also includes updates on major transit station areas, building permit fees, development charges, and Metrolinx initiatives. Public comments can be submitted by email or by pre-registering to speak.

• Site development file DA.20.039 for 2314075 Ontario Ltd. at 200 Rodinea Road
• Official plan and zoning amendments for 7553 Islington Avenue and 150 Bruce Street
• Proposed new Major Transit Station Areas along Jane Street and expansion of Rutherford GO MTSA
• Building Permit Fees Annual Financial Report 2020
• Draft development charges by-laws for Black Creek and VMC West Interchange sanitary sewer areas

Older Adult Task Force

The Older Adult Task Force met and received presentations from Hospice Vaughan and on the Recreation Virtual Program Strategy, along with member comments. A verbal update on Vaughan's Age-Friendly Action Plan Study was also received. No decisions were made; all items were received for information only.

• Received presentation from Hospice Vaughan by Belinda Marchese and Wendy Graham, including member comments
• Received Recreation Virtual Program Strategy presentation by Recreation Services Supervisor, including member comments
• Received verbal update on Vaughan's Age-Friendly Action Plan Study by Recreation Manager, Community Centres

Heritage Vaughan Committee

Heritage Vaughan Committee is meeting electronically to discuss three heritage property applications: redevelopment and infill at 2291 Major Mackenzie Drive in Maple, demolition of a house at 901 Nashville Road for a new road connection in Kleinburg-Nashville, and renovation with rear addition at 7714 Yonge Street in Thornhill. The committee will also handle routine agenda items, communications, and disclosures.

• Redevelopment and new infill at 2291 Major Mackenzie Drive, Maple Heritage Conservation District (referred)
• Proposed demolition of house at 901 Nashville Road and construction of new public road connection, Kleinburg-Nashville Heritage Conservation District
• Renovation of heritage house and rear addition at 7714 Yonge Street, Thornhill Heritage Conservation District
• Public comments accepted by email; meeting is electronic, City Hall closed

The Heritage Vaughan Committee recommended Council approve the redevelopment of the heritage property at 2291 Major Mackenzie Drive, including a new 3-storey three-unit townhouse, subject to conditions. It also recommended approval of the demolition of the house at 901 Nashville Road and construction of a new public road connection. The committee deferred the renovation and rear addition at 7714 Yonge Street to its April 21, 2021 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved (recommended to Council) the redevelopment and new townhouse at 2291 Major Mackenzie Drive, with conditions.
• Approved (recommended to Council) the demolition at 901 Nashville Road and new public road connection, with conditions.
• Deferred the renovation and rear addition at 7714 Yonge Street to the April 21, 2021 meeting.
• Received comments from the applicant and public on the 7714 Yonge Street item.
• Discussed follow-up on the status of 177/185/197 Woodbridge Avenue (no decision).
• Discussed the status of previous New Business items (no decision).

Transportation and Infrastructure Task Force

The Transportation and Infrastructure Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss the MoveSmart mobility management strategy and receive updates from its sub-committees on system sustainability and innovation. The agenda includes communications, disclosure of interest, and determination of items for separate discussion. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• MoveSmart: Mobility Management Strategy presentation
• Sub-committees on improving system sustainability and channeling innovation
• Communications item 0324_21 TIFT Communications.pdf
• Electronic meeting; City Hall closed to public

The Transportation and Infrastructure Task Force received presentations on the Movesmart Mobility Management Strategy and a deputation from a resident. It scheduled further discussion on Highway 413/GTA West Corridor for September 13, 2021, and a presentation on the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan for May 19, 2021. Recruitment for new members was noted as closing April 9, 2021.

• Received the Movesmart Mobility Management Strategy presentation
• Received a deputation from Victor Lacaria of Polo Crescent, Woodbridge
• Received verbal updates from sub-committee chairs
• Scheduled further Highway 413/GTA West Corridor discussion for September 13, 2021
• Scheduled Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan presentation for May 19, 2021
• Noted recruitment for new Task Force members closes April 9, 2021

Economic Prosperity Task Force

The Economic Prosperity Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss Vaughan's international business development opportunity statement and talent opportunities. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as confirmation of agenda, disclosure of interest, and communications, with the main discussions focused on the two listed topics.

• Discussion of Vaughan's International Business Development Opportunity Statement
• Discussion of Vaughan's Talent Opportunities

The Economic Prosperity Task Force met on March 22, 2021, and received discussions on Vaughan's international business development opportunity statement and talent opportunities. No formal decisions were made; the items were received for information only.

• Received discussion on Vaughan's international business development opportunity statement
• Received discussion on Vaughan's talent opportunities

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force is meeting electronically to receive presentations from the Corporate and Strategic Communications Department and Recreation Services. The agenda includes confirmation of the agenda, disclosure of interest, communications, and determination of items requiring separate discussion. No decisions are listed; the meeting appears to be for information and discussion.

• Presentation by Corporate and Strategic Communications on department mandate
• Presentation by Recreation Services on programs and services
• Communications item 0318-21 DITF Communications.pdf
• Electronic meeting; Council Chamber closed to public

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force received presentations from the Corporate and Strategic Communications Department and Recreation Services, and accepted the resignation of member Parag Tandon. It recommended that Council fill the vacancy from the 2020 recruitment applicant pool. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received Corporate and Strategic Communications presentation and comments
• Received Recreation Services presentation and comments
• Accepted resignation of Parag Tandon
• Recommended Council fill vacancy from 2020 recruitment applicants

Committee of Adjustment

The Vaughan Committee of Adjustment is holding an electronic meeting to consider 15 applications for minor variances or other adjustments to properties across Woodbridge, Maple, Kleinburg, Thornhill, and Concord. One application (A122-20 at 111 Jevlan Drive) is noted as adjourned. The agenda also includes routine items like adopting previous minutes and disclosing interests.

• A214-18: 146 Waymar Heights Blvd., Woodbridge
• A062-20: 9770 Highway 27, Woodbridge
• A004-21: 46 Asner Avenue, Maple
• A024-21: 9075-9085 Jane Street, Concord
• A034-21: 221, 231, 241 Trade Valley Dr. and 8675 Hwy 50, Woodbridge

Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force

The Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force selected Councillor Carella, Vito Totino, and Sam Florio to form the City Manager Performance Review Development Working Group. The City Manager was invited to attend the working group's meetings. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 5:32 p.m.

• Selected Councillor Carella, Vito Totino, and Sam Florio to the City Manager Performance Review Development Working Group.
• Invited the City Manager to attend the working group's meetings.

Ready, Resilient and Resourceful Committee

The Ready, Resilient and Resourceful Committee is meeting electronically to receive two reports from the City Manager. The first is an update on the mass vaccination clinic, including a site plan for the Maple Community Centre. The second is an update on the city's response to COVID-19, with attachments reviewing the pandemic response from January to December 2020. The meeting is open for public comment by email or by registering for deputations.

• Mass vaccination clinic update with Maple Community Centre site plan
• Update on city's COVID-19 response with year-in-review attachments
• Public comments accepted by email; deputations by phone registration
• Electronic meeting; Council Chamber closed to public

Council

Vaughan City Council is meeting electronically to consider reports from its committees, including several development applications, by-law amendments, and policy updates. Key items include a proposed development at 9773 Keele Street, amendments to the short-term rental by-law, and a request to allow retail cannabis in the city. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, communications, and proclamations.

• 9773 Keele Developments Inc. – Official Plan, Zoning, Subdivision, and Site Development applications at 9773 Keele Street near Keele and Barrhill Road
• Amendments to Short-Term Rental By-law and Municipal Accommodation Tax (By-laws 031-2021, 032-2021, 033-2021)
• Request for approval of single source award for Hewlett Packard hardware warranty and support
• Request to amend and renew 'Fibre to the Home' agreement with Bell Canada
• Annual Drinking Water System Report for 2020

Council voted to ask the federal government to conduct a Federal Impact Assessment on the proposed Highway 413 (GTA West Corridor) and to have the Mayor write to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change. Council also requested that the Minister of Transportation host a public information meeting for Vaughan residents about the corridor. Council endorsed the Toronto Region and Conservation Authority's request for the Ministry of Transportation to commit to receiving its Voluntary Project Review sign-off. Council refused an Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application by DUFCEN Construction Inc. in the vicinity of Dufferin Street and Centre Street.

• Approved asking the federal government to undertake a Federal Impact Assessment on Highway 413 and having the Mayor write to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
• Approved requesting the Minister of Transportation host a public information meeting for Vaughan residents about the GTA West Corridor.
• Endorsed the TRCA Board's request for the MTO to commit to receiving its Voluntary Project Review sign-off at the detailed design stage.
• Refused the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment application by DUFCEN Construction Inc. in its present state.
• Approved the sale of a 7.56-acre Neighbourhood Park in Block 59 to Costco Wholesale Canada Ltd. via By-law 037-2021.
• Approved the renewal of the 'Fibre to the Home' agreement with Bell Canada.
• Enacted by-laws to assume municipal services, stormwater ponds, and dedicate lands for public highway.
• Enacted by-laws amending fees and charges, short-term rental, and municipal accommodation tax by-laws.

Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) (Public)

This is a closed-session Committee of the Whole meeting, meaning the public portion is limited to agenda confirmation, disclosures, and communications. The committee will discuss litigation, potential land sales, and a proposal to develop unused City Hall campus land, all under closed-session exemptions.

• LPAT appeal PL111184 re: Vaughan Official Plan 2010 Centre Street Corridor policies
• Litigation matter re: 5550 Langstaff Road
• Sale of city lands: part of Mullen Drive unopened road allowance and Block 48, Plan M1934
• Disposition of city lands at 55 Line Drive (Parts 1, 2 & 3 on 65R-37046)
• Unsolicited proposal to develop unused portion of City Hall campus

Committee of the Whole (2)

The Committee of the Whole (2) is meeting electronically to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a proposed official plan and zoning amendment for a development near Dufferin Street and Centre Street, updates to the city's fair wage schedules, and the 2021 business plan and budget for Tourism Vaughan. The committee will also receive reports on council remuneration, a code of conduct complaint, and various committee minutes.

• Official Plan Amendment OP.17.013 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z.17.040 by Dufcen Construction Inc. near Dufferin Street and Centre Street
• Vaughan Fair Wage Schedules update
• Tourism Vaughan 2021 Business Plan and Budget
• 2020 Council Remuneration and Expenses report
• Formal Code of Conduct Complaint Investigation Report #062520

Smart City Task Force

The Vaughan Smart City Task Force is meeting electronically to hear a presentation on global smart cities approaches and to discuss smart city governance. The agenda is largely procedural, with no decisions or votes listed.

• Presentation by Carly Livingstone, Executive Search for the Innovation Economy, Artemis Canada, on global smart cities approach
• Discussion on smart city governance facilitated by the Project Manager, Smart City Business Program
• Meeting held electronically; City Hall closed to public

The Smart City Task Force met electronically and received a presentation titled "Global Smart Cities Approach" from Carly Livingstone of Artemis Canada and C1. The task force also discussed Smart City Governance and received comments from members. No formal decisions were made; the items were received and discussed for consideration by the Committee of the Whole.

• Received presentation on 'Global Smart Cities Approach' from Carly Livingstone, Artemis Canada and C1
• Discussed Smart City Governance and received comments from task force members

Committee of the Whole (Working Session)

The Committee of the Whole (Working Session) is meeting electronically to discuss the MoveSmart Mobility Management Strategy, presented in a report from the Deputy City Manager, Public Works. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with items for confirmation, disclosure of interest, communications, and adoption of items not requiring separate discussion.

• MoveSmart - Mobility Management Strategy report and executive summary
• Committee Communication C1 regarding MoveSmart
• Communications item 0303_21 CW(WS) Communications.pdf

VMC Sub-Committee

The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Sub-Committee approved recommendations to endorse geographic limits for Study Area A (potential eastern boundary expansion) and Study Area B (potential northern boundary expansion) for the VMC Secondary Plan Update. Staff will report back with land use options for these areas. The sub-committee also received updates on the Parks and Wayfinding Master Plan and the Cultural and Performing Arts Centre, and requested a pilot project for underground smart garbage and recycling bins.

• Endorsed geographic limits of Study Area A for potential eastern boundary expansion (Attachment 1).
• Endorsed geographic limits of Study Area B for potential northern boundary expansion (Attachment 2).
• Directed staff to report to a future VMC Sub-Committee meeting with land use options for Study Areas A and B.
• Forwarded the boundary expansion recommendations to Council for approval.
• Received the VMC Parks and Wayfinding Master Plan Update report for information.
• Received the Phase II Cultural and Performing Arts Centre report for information.
• Requested staff to initiate a pilot project on underground garbage and recycling bins with smart technology at the VMC.

Committee of the Whole (1)

The Committee of the Whole is meeting electronically on March 2, 2021, to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a request to allow retail cannabis in Vaughan, a proposal to reverse the city's endorsement of the GTA West Corridor/Highway 413, and a major development at 9773 Keele Street. The committee will also consider reports on a community garden policy revision, a single-source warranty contract for Hewlett Packard hardware, renewing a Bell Canada fibre-to-the-home agreement, the annual drinking water system report, task force appointments, and amendments to the short-term rental by-law. Public comments can be submitted by email or by pre-registering to speak.

• Presentation by Jean Paul Dalle seeking authorization for retail cannabis in Vaughan
• Presentation by Irene Ford asking Council to reverse endorsement of GTA West Corridor/Highway 413
• 9773 Keele Developments Inc. official plan, zoning, subdivision, and site development applications at 9773 Keele Street
• Request to amend and renew 'Fibre to the Home' agreement with Bell Canada
• Amendments to Short-Term Rental By-law and Municipal Accommodation Tax

Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting)

The Committee of the Whole is holding a public meeting to consider five development applications, including official plan amendments, zoning by-law amendments, and draft plans of subdivision. The City Manager has provided information items for each application, and public comments can be submitted or speakers can pre-register.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 2232394 Ontario Inc. near Woodbridge Avenue and Kipling Avenue
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 2706640 Ontario Inc. at 9575 Keele Street
• Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 2777100 Ontario Inc. at 9675, 9687, 9697 Keele Street
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for Kleinburg Mills Inc. at 10422 and 10432 Islington Avenue
• Official Plan, Zoning By-law Amendment, and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 72 Steeles Holdings Limited and 7040 Yonge Holdings Limited near Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue West

Committee of Adjustment

The Vaughan Committee of Adjustment is holding an electronic meeting to hear 16 applications for minor variances or other adjustments at residential properties across Vaughan. The agenda lists staff reports for each application but does not include details of the requested variances. Public comments can be submitted by email, and deputations require registration.

• 16 staff reports on applications (A116-20 through A006-21) at addresses including 8 English Daisy Court, 167 Arnold Avenue, 92 Steeles Avenue, and 3120 Rutherford Road
• Electronic meeting; City Hall closed to public
• Public comments by email; deputations by registration

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee received a presentation on the Carrville Community Centre, Library and District Park, discussed the 2021 National AccessAbility Week event, and accepted the resignation of member Franca Porcelli. No formal decisions were made; the committee only made recommendations to Council.

• Received presentation on Carrville Community Centre, Library and District Park
• Discussed 2021 National AccessAbility Week event
• Requested member suggestions for National AccessAbility Week
• Received resignation of Franca Porcelli
• Requested Council direction on filling vacancy

Older Adult Task Force

The Vaughan Older Adult Task Force is meeting electronically to hear two presentations: one from York Region Public Health and Planning & Economic Development on measuring healthy, walkable age-friendly communities, and another from J Consulting introducing the Age-Friendly Community Action Plan. The agenda also includes confirmation of the agenda, disclosure of interest, communications, and new business. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by York Region Public Health and Planning & Economic Development on measuring healthy, walkable age-friendly communities
• Introduction, presentation, and project deliverables overview of the Age-Friendly Community Action Plan by J Consulting
• Communications item 0222-21 OATF Communications.pdf attached
• Electronic meeting; City Hall not open to the public

The Older Adult Task Force met on February 22, 2021, and received two presentations: one on measuring healthy, walkable, age-friendly communities by York Region staff, and another on the City of Vaughan Age-Friendly Community Action Plan by J Consulting Group. No formal decisions were made; the items were received for information and will be considered by the Committee of the Whole on March 8, 2021.

• Received presentation on measuring healthy, walkable, age-friendly communities (unanimous)
• Received presentation on City of Vaughan Age-Friendly Community Action Plan (unanimous)

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force met and received two presentations: one on the Code of Ethical Conduct for Members of Council and another on the Procurement Policy and Bidding Process. No decisions were made; the items were received for information only.

• Received presentation on Code of Ethical Conduct for Members of Council
• Received presentation on Procurement Policy and Bidding Process
• Received Corporate Procurement Policy No. PS-003

Ready, Resilient and Resourceful Committee

This agenda for the Vaughan Ready, Resilient and Resourceful Committee meeting on 2021-02-17 contains no substantive items. It is only procedural boilerplate with no listed decisions, discussions, or attachments.

Council

Vaughan City Council is meeting electronically to consider several planning applications, including official plan and zoning by-law amendments, draft plans of subdivision, and a condominium plan. The agenda also includes routine items such as adopting minutes, by-laws, and reports from the Committee of the Whole. Public comments can be submitted by email.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for Penguin-Calloway (Vaughan) Inc. at 175 Millway Avenue and 101 Edgeley Boulevard
• Zoning By-law Amendments for Hunter Fifty Investments Limited at 6100 Langstaff Road and Huntington IV Limited at 6685 Langstaff Road
• Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for Dufferin Vistas Ltd. at 230 Grand Truck Avenue
• Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for Vaughan NW Residences Inc. at 10083 & 10101 Weston Road
• By-laws to amend traffic regulations on Kleinburg Summit Way, McMichael Avenue, and Pierre Berton Boulevard

Council approved a resolution urging the federal government to commit substantial funding for the Yonge North Subway Extension (YNSE), reaffirming the city's commitment to the project. The resolution will be forwarded to federal and provincial officials. Council also approved several by-laws, including parking prohibitions and traffic amendments, and adopted committee reports with minor amendments.

• Approved resolution urging federal funding for Yonge North Subway Extension (carried)
• Adopted Kleinburg BIA budget and levy with revised attachment (carried)
• Adopted Dufferin Vistas zoning by-law amendment and draft plan (carried)
• Enacted by-law 020-2021 amending parking by-law for Beverley Glen Boulevard and North Park Road
• Enacted by-law 021-2021 authorizing easement to Enbridge Gas Inc. for regulator station
• Enacted by-law 022-2021 exempting parts of Plan 65M-4672 from Part Lot Control
• Enacted by-law 023-2021 adopting Official Plan Amendment 60 for Woodbridge Avenue properties
• Enacted by-laws 024-2021 and 025-2021 amending traffic by-law for Kleinburg Summit Way and McMichael Avenue/Pierre Berton Boulevard

Heritage Vaughan Committee

The Heritage Vaughan Committee is meeting electronically to discuss three heritage-related items: redevelopment and infill at 2291 Major Mackenzie Drive in the Maple Heritage Conservation District, demolition and new construction at 10432 Islington Avenue in the Kleinburg-Nashville Heritage Conservation District, and a draft study presentation for the Maple Heritage Conservation District Plan Update. The committee will also handle communications, member updates, and new business.

• Redevelopment of heritage property and new infill at 2291 Major Mackenzie Drive, Maple Heritage Conservation District
• Demolition and new single detached dwelling with attached garage at 10432 Islington Avenue, Kleinburg-Nashville Heritage Conservation District
• Maple Heritage Conservation District Plan Update – draft study presentation of the first phase
• Communications item 0217_21 HV Communications.pdf
• Member's update discussion item

The Heritage Vaughan Committee recommended Council approve the redevelopment and new townhouse construction at 2291 Major Mackenzie Drive, and the demolition and new commercial-residential construction at 10432 Islington Avenue, both under the Ontario Heritage Act. The committee also received the draft study for the Maple Heritage Conservation District Plan update and decided not to fill a committee vacancy.

• Recommended approval of redevelopment and 3-storey four-unit townhouse at 2291 Major Mackenzie Drive (deferred to March 24, 2021 for further review)
• Recommended approval of demolition and new commercial-residential development at 10432 Islington Avenue
• Received draft study presentation for Maple Heritage Conservation District Plan update
• Recommended that committee vacancy not be filled

Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force

The Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force is meeting to discuss three items: a presentation on the Code of Ethical Conduct for Council members, an update from its sub-committee, and a proposal to extend the task force's term beyond April 2021. The agenda also includes standard procedural items like agenda confirmation, disclosure of interest, and communications.

• Presentation by Integrity Commissioner & Lobbyist Registrar on Code of Ethical Conduct for Members of Council
• Update on Effective Governance and Oversight Sub-Committee (extract from January 20, 2021 meeting)
• Proposal to extend the task force's term beyond April 2021, with Terms of Reference attached

The Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force extended its term to April 2022. It also received a presentation from the Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar on the Code of Ethical Conduct, and a verbal update from Councillor Alan Shefman on the sub-committee. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Extended task force term to April 2022
• Received Integrity Commissioner presentation on Code of Ethical Conduct
• Received verbal update from Councillor Shefman on sub-committee

Committee of the Whole (2)

The Committee of the Whole (2) is meeting electronically to discuss and potentially decide on several planning and development items, including zoning by-law amendments and draft plans of subdivision for multiple properties. The agenda also includes updates on accessibility and active transportation programs, a business improvement area budget, and routine administrative matters. Public comments are accepted by email or by pre-registering to speak.

• Kleinburg Business Improvement Area (KBIA) 2021 budget and levy
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 7082 Islington Avenue (Primont (Islington) Inc.)
• Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 230 Grand Truck Avenue (Dufferin Vistas Ltd.)
• Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 10083 & 10101 Weston Road (Vaughan NW Residences Inc.)
• Draft Plan of Condominium for 5 Buttermill Avenue (VMC Residences Inc.)

Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) (Public)

This is a closed-session Committee of the Whole meeting with no public decisions. Items include a proposed sale of easements to Enbridge Gas, two Local Planning Appeal Tribunal appeals, and an update on the Sports Village under solicitor-client privilege.

• Sale of temporary and permanent easements to Enbridge Gas Inc., part of Block 258, Plan 65M-4672, Parts 1 & 2 on 65R-39259
• LPAT appeal of Official Plan Amendment No. 50, Block 41 Secondary Plan, City File No. 26.4.2, LPAT Case No. PL200135
• LPAT appeal of Vaughan Official Plan 2010, Solmar Inc. (Appeal #3), 9291 Jane Street, LPAT Case No. PL111184
• Update on Sports Village (solicitor-client privilege)

Committee of Adjustment

The Vaughan Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to consider 22 applications for minor variances or other adjustments to the Zoning By-law at properties across Vaughan. The agenda lists staff reports for each application, but no details of the requests are provided in the agenda itself. The meeting also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes and disclosure of interest.

• 22 staff reports for applications (A039-20 through A161-20) at addresses including 36 Creedmore Court, Kleinburg; 66 Sand Valley Street, Maple; 136 Sandy's Drive, Woodbridge; 48 Matisse Trail, Thornhill; 14 Lewis Drive, Woodbridge; 43 Broda Drive, Kleinburg; 305 Belview Avenue, Woodbridge; 1435 Centre Street, Thornhill; 76 Capner Court, Kleinburg; 37 Tremblant Cr., Kleinburg; 45 Napier Street, Kleinburg; 25 Getz Park, Thornhill; 174 Blackburn Blvd, Woodbridge; 37 Marieta Street, Woodbridge; 13 Stilton Avenue, Kleinburg; 38 Klamath Ct., Maple; 19 Lady Bianca Court, Maple; 25 Gosling Road, Maple; 2 Rosebud Ct., Kleinburg; 3301 Hwy 7, Vaughan; 43 Cardish Street, Kleinburg; 90 Snidercroft Road, Concord
• Electronic meeting; public comments by email, deputations by registration
• Routine items: addendum reports, disclosure of interest, minutes, adjournments/deferrals

Committee of the Whole (Working Session)

This agenda for the Vaughan Committee of the Whole Working Session on February 3, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting)

The Committee of the Whole is holding a public meeting to consider four development applications, including official plan and zoning by-law amendments. These are public meetings where residents can comment on the proposed changes. The items are at the discussion stage, not final decisions.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 175 Millway Avenue (Penguin-Calloway)
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 101 Edgeley Boulevard (Penguin-Calloway)
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 6100 Langstaff Road (Hunter Fifty Investments)
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 6685 Langstaff Road (Huntington IV Limited)

Committee of the Whole (1)

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The meeting appears to be scheduled but the agenda provides no concrete topics for public consideration.

Transportation and Infrastructure Task Force

The Transportation and Infrastructure Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss the York Region Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) and receive updates from sub-committees on system sustainability and innovation. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• York Region Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) presentation
• Sub-committees on improving system sustainability and channeling innovation (verbal update)
• Communications item 0127-21 TITF Communications.pdf

Council

Vaughan Council is meeting electronically to consider a range of items, including the 2021 interim property tax levy, a temporary borrowing by-law, and several development applications. The agenda includes statutory public hearings, zoning by-law amendments, and site development approvals for properties across the city. Council will also discuss a memorandum of understanding with York Region Public Health for mass immunization clinic space and updates on various task forces and heritage properties.

• Interim property tax levy for 2021 (By-law 012-2021)
• 2021 temporary borrowing by-law (By-law 013-2021)
• MOU with York Region Public Health for mass immunization clinic space (By-law 018-2021)
• Zoning and site plan approvals for Anatolia Capital Corp. at 8811 Huntington Rd, 6560 Langstaff Rd, and 9151 Huntington Rd (By-laws 006-008-2021)
• Parking prohibitions on Beverley Glen Blvd, North Park Rd, and Vaughan Hospital area roads (By-law 017-2021)

Council approved a by-law authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with York Region to establish a mass immunization site, and allowing future agreements for additional sites. Council also approved reopening outdoor rinks, a toboggan hill, and a dog park with safety measures, and enacted several zoning and administrative by-laws.

• Approved by-law 018-2021 authorizing MOU with York Region for mass immunization site (unanimous)
• Approved reopening of outdoor rinks, toboggan hill at North Maple Regional Park, and dog park at 299 Racco Parkway with safety measures (carried)
• Adopted Item 14 on MZO for Park Avenue Place Phase 2 and Bellaria II, deleting Recommendation 4 (unanimous recorded vote)
• Approved circulation of Bill 197 feedback report to GTHA municipalities (carried)
• Adopted closed session items including LPAT appeals, appointment of Acting Fire Chief, and senior staffing update (carried)
• Enacted 18 by-laws including zoning amendments, interim tax billing, and temporary borrowing up to $79,475,000 (carried)

Audit Committee

The Vaughan Audit Committee is meeting electronically to review the 2020 external audit planning report, the status of the 2020 internal audit work plan, and the proposed 2021 internal audit work plan. They will also consider a request to approve a single-source procurement for an external quality assessment. The agenda includes standard procedural items like confirmation of agenda and disclosure of interest.

• 2020 External Audit Planning Report
• 2020 Internal Audit Risk Based Work Plan Status Update
• 2021 Internal Audit Risk Based Work Plan
• Request for approval of single source procurement for external quality assessment

Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) (Public)

This is a closed-session Committee of the Whole meeting with no public decisions. Items include a park land acquisition, a planning appeal, an acting fire chief appointment, and labour negotiations. All items are confidential and procedural in nature.

• Future neighbourhood park site near Bathurst Street and Centre Street (DA. 18.107)
• LPAT appeal PL160978 by Dufferin Vistas Ltd. at 230 Grand Trunk Avenue
• Appointment of acting fire chief
• Update on VPFFA negotiations
• Senior staffing update

Committee of the Whole (2)

The Committee of the Whole (2) is meeting electronically to discuss and decide on several financial and operational items, including the 2021 interim property tax levy and a temporary borrowing by-law. The agenda also includes parking prohibitions, a mass immunization clinic agreement with York Region, and feedback on provincial zoning powers. Several task force reports and resignations are also on the agenda.

• Interim property tax levy for 2021, all wards
• 2021 temporary borrowing by-law
• Parking prohibition on Beverley Glen Boulevard and North Park Road
• Parking prohibition in Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital area road network
• Memorandum of understanding with York Region Public Health for mass immunization clinic space

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Vaughan Diversity and Inclusion Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss recruitment policies and procedures, diversity data collection, and a territorial land acknowledgement. The agenda also includes information items on race-based data and the 'rainbow resume' concept, plus routine procedural items.

• Presentation on City of Vaughan recruitment policies and procedures by Acting Chief Human Resources Officer
• Presentation on diversity data collection by Ashley Hemsworth, Senior Advisor, BMO Financial Group
• Information item on reluctance of Canadian businesses to collect race-based data
• Discussion item on territorial land acknowledgement (Human Resources)
• Information item on the question of the rainbow resume

Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force

The Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss benchmarking municipal committees, based on an attached report. The agenda is largely procedural, with standard items for confirming the agenda, disclosing interests, and handling communications. The main substantive item is a discussion of recommendations and comments by members and staff regarding committee benchmarking.

• Discussion of benchmarking municipal committees with attached report (Item 2 - Attach 1 Benchmarking Municipal Committees V3.pdf)
• Consideration of recommendations and comments by members and staff

The Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force received a submission from Peter Badali and discussed municipal committee benchmarking. It established a sub-committee, headed by Councillor Alan Shefman, to review alternate committee structures using information from the Internal Auditor. No final decisions were made on committee changes.

• Received submission from Peter Badali
• Established sub-committee to recommend alternate committee structure
• Councillor Alan Shefman volunteered to head sub-committee
• Deven Sandhu and Elliott Silverstein volunteered to join sub-committee

Heritage Vaughan Committee

Heritage Vaughan Committee is meeting electronically to review three development proposals affecting heritage conservation districts in Thornhill, Woodbridge, and Maple. The committee will consider reports from the Deputy City Manager, Infrastructure Development on each project, which involve adaptive reuse, renovation, and relocation of heritage structures. Public comments can be submitted by email; Vaughan City Hall is not open to the public.

• Restoration, addition and new office-residential mixed-use construction at 46 Centre Street, Thornhill Heritage Conservation District
• Renovation and addition to existing two-storey building at 65 Wallace Street, Woodbridge Heritage Conservation District
• Relocation and integration of built heritage resource and new townhomes at 9773 Keele Street, Maple Heritage Conservation District
• Cultural Heritage Impact Assessments attached for all three properties

Older Adult Task Force

The Vaughan Older Adult Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss its agenda, including an update on Vaughan's Age-Friendly Action Plan Study presented by the Recreation Manager. The meeting is largely procedural, with standard items like agenda confirmation, disclosure of interest, and communications. The only substantive item is the Age-Friendly Action Plan update.

• Update on Vaughan's Age-Friendly Action Plan Study by Recreation Manager, Community Centres

The Older Adult Task Force met on January 18, 2021, and received a presentation from the Recreation Manager titled 'Age Friendly Community Action Plan Update.' No formal decisions were made; the only action was to receive the presentation. The meeting adjourned at 4:15 p.m.

• Received presentation 'Age Friendly Community Action Plan Update'

Economic Prosperity Task Force

The Economic Prosperity Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss Vaughan's built-form opportunity statement and how to engage small and medium-sized enterprises in international trade. The meeting also includes a discussion on international business development led by Minister Mary Ng. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda is primarily discussion items.

• Review and discussion of Vaughan's Built-Form Opportunity Statement
• Discussion on future of international trade and engaging SMEs
• International business development discussion led by Mary Ng, Minister of Small Business, Export Promotion and International Trade

The Economic Prosperity Task Force met and received three discussions: Vaughan's Built-Form Opportunity Statement, the future of international trade for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and international business development led by Minister Mary Ng. No formal decisions were made; all items were received as information.

• Received discussion on Vaughan's Built-Form Opportunity Statement
• Received discussion on Future of International Trade: How Do We Engage SMEs?
• Received discussion on International Business Development led by Minister Mary Ng

Committee of Adjustment

The Vaughan Committee of Adjustment is holding an electronic meeting to hear 10 scheduled applications for minor variances or other adjustments at residential properties across Woodbridge, Maple, Thornhill, and Concord. The agenda includes staff reports for each application, plus routine items like minutes adoption and disclosure of interest. No decisions are listed in the agenda itself; the committee will consider each application during the hearing.

• A093-20: 81 Sunset Terrace, Woodbridge
• A111-20: 36 Cedarpoint Court, Maple
• A118-20: 28 Redford Place, Thornhill
• A123-20: 161 Charmaine Road, Woodbridge
• A128-20: 203, 204 - 2100 Steeles Avenue West, Concord