Vaughan public meetings in 2022

Vaughan Public Library Board

This agenda for the Vaughan Public Library Board meeting on December 15, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, with no items for discussion or action identified.

Council

Vaughan Council is meeting to consider reports from several committee sessions, including zoning by-law amendments, road closures, and the 2023 interim appropriations. The agenda includes decisions on development proposals, enforcement options for agricultural lands, and a long-range fiscal plan. Several items are procedural, such as adoption of minutes and by-laws.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 7700 Bathurst Street (Torgan Group)
• Road closure of part of Barons Street (By-law 263-2022)
• 2023 Interim Appropriations
• Official Plan amendment in response to Bill 109 (More Homes for Everyone)
• Noise exemption requests for construction at 2851 Highway 7 and 7950 Bathurst Street

Council approved a multi-agency strategy to address zoning violations on agricultural lands, including contacting major companies and provincial ministries. The meeting also included the enactment of several municipal by-laws and the appointment of board members.

• Approved enforcement options for unlawful agricultural land use, including contacting companies like CP Rail and Walmart (Carried)
• Endorsed Alectra Convergent Development LP’s proposal for battery energy storage systems at 8118 Dufferin St. and 6531 Rutherford Rd. (Carried)
• Appointed Regional Councillor Rosati, Regional Councillor Racco, and Councillor Martow to Tourism Vaughan Corporation Board (Carried)
• Proclaimed January 2023 as 'Crime Stoppers of York Region Month' (Carried)
• Approved confidential recommendation regarding Ontario Land Tribunal Case OLT-21-001221 (Carried)
• Enacted By-law 263-2022 to stop up and close a portion of Barons Street (Carried)
• Deferred review of outstanding reports list to January 17, 2023 (Carried)
• Approved participation of Regional Councillor Rosati, Regional Councillor Racco, and Councillor Martow in a mission to Baguio City, Philippines (Carried)

Committee of the Whole (2)

The Committee of the Whole (2) is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt a range of items, including a proposed amendment to the Vaughan Official Plan and zoning by-law in response to provincial Bill 109 (More Homes for Everyone, 2022). The agenda also includes interim 2023 budget appropriations, several noise exemption requests for construction projects, and various governance and administrative matters. Many items are reports for information or transmittals, and the committee will determine which require separate discussion.

• Proposed amendment to Vaughan Official Plan 2010 Policy 10.1.3 and By-law 278-2009 in response to Bill 109 (File 25.7)
• 2023 Interim Appropriations report
• Noise exemption requests for construction at 2851 Highway 7 and 7950 Bathurst Street/8 Beverly Glen Boulevard
• Single source award approval for lighting automation upgrade at Vaughan City Hall
• Parking spaces in Kleinburg Village review

Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) (Public)

This is a closed-session Committee of the Whole meeting where council will consider three Ontario Land Tribunal appeals related to property development. The items are listed as litigation or potential litigation, so the public portion is limited to procedural matters. No decisions are made in the open session.

• OLT Case No. OLT-22-004083: G Group Major Mackenzie Inc., 3812 Major Mackenzie Drive West, files OP.21.019 and Z.21.040
• OLT Case No. OLT-21-001221: 919819 Ontario Ltd. and 1891445 Ontario Inc., 5217 and 5225 Highway 7, and 26 and 32 Hawman Avenue, files OP.18.008 and Z.18.013
• OLT Case No. OLT-21-001045: Velmar Centre Property Limited, 4101 Rutherford Road, files OP.19.003, Z.19.008 and DA.19.042

Committee of Adjustment

The Vaughan Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear and decide on 22 applications for minor variances and other property-related adjustments across the city. Two applications have been adjourned: one to January 26, 2023, and one indefinitely. The agenda includes a public hearing process with registered speakers for three items.

• 22 applications for minor variances or consents at various addresses
• Item 6.16 (260 Woodbridge Ave) adjourned to January 26, 2023
• Item 6.17 (310 Discovery Trail) adjourned sine die
• Registered speakers for items 6.4, 6.5, and 6.20
• Meeting held at Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive

Special Council (Closed Session) Education Session

This is a Special Council (Closed Session) Education Session for Vaughan, ON, held on 2022-12-07. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded media placeholders, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions for public review. The meeting is closed to the public, and no substantive topics are disclosed in the provided text.

• Closed session education session
• No public agenda items listed
• No reports, contracts, or motions specified

Committee of the Whole (Working Session)

The Committee of the Whole (Working Session) will discuss two staff reports: the Asset Management Plan for non-core assets and the City of Vaughan Long-Range Fiscal Plan. These are working session items, so no final decisions are expected; the committee will review and discuss the reports.

• Asset Management Plan for non-core assets
• City of Vaughan Long-Range Fiscal Plan

Committee of the Whole (1)

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a zoning by-law amendment for a development at 7700 Bathurst Street, a road closure on Barons Street, and enforcement options for unlawful uses of agricultural lands. A presentation from Alectra Utilities seeks council support for an energy project. The agenda also includes routine items like confirmation of agenda and disclosure of interest.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 1529749 Ontario Inc. (Torgan Group) at 7700 Bathurst Street
• Road closure of part of Barons Street
• Report on enforcement options for unlawful uses of agricultural lands
• Presentation by Alectra Utilities seeking Municipal Support Resolution for IESO partnership with Convergent Energy + Power

Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting)

The Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting) will hold public hearings on four planning applications: two zoning by-law amendments, one official plan and zoning amendment, and one set of official plan amendments. The committee will receive information from the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Growth Management, and hear public comments on each item.

• Zoning by-law amendment Z.22.027 by Nashville Major Developments Inc. near Major Mackenzie Drive and Huntington Road
• Official plan and zoning amendments OP.20.010 and Z.20.031 by 2668654 Ontario Inc. near Kipling Avenue and Woodbridge Avenue
• Official plan amendments OP.22.002 and OP.22.005 by RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust for properties near Highway 7 and Weston Road, including 3555 Highway 7 and multiple addresses on Weston Road, Colossus Drive, and Famous Road
• Zoning by-law amendment Z.22.033 by Daniels Baif Thornhill Inc. for 7950 Bathurst Street near Bathurst Street and Beverely Glen Boulevard

Heritage Vaughan Committee

The Heritage Vaughan Committee is meeting electronically to discuss two main items: a proposal for partial demolition and new construction of a two-storey house at 27 Main Street in the Kleinburg-Nashville Heritage Conservation District, and the Kleinburg Village streetscape design project. The committee will also handle routine agenda items such as confirmation, disclosures, and communications.

• Partial demolition and new construction of a two-storey house at 27 Main Street, Kleinburg-Nashville Heritage Conservation District
• Kleinburg Village Improvements: Streetscape Design Project, with presentation by Stantec

The committee recommended that Council approve the partial demolition and construction of a two-storey house at 27 Main Street subject to specific design and permit conditions. The committee also received a report and presentation regarding the Kleinburg Village streetscape design project.

• Recommended approval of partial demolition and new two-storey house at 27 Main Street
• Received report and presentation on Kleinburg Village Improvements: Streetscape Design Project

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee approved the 2023 meeting dates and selected recipients for the 2022 Accessibility Champion Awards. They also received presentations regarding the Traffic Calming Plan and the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2023-2026.

• Approved 2023 meeting schedule
• Selected 2022 Accessibility Champion Award recipients for Individual or Group, Small Business, and Medium/Large Business categories
• Received Traffic Calming Plan presentation and comments
• Received update on Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2023-2026

Council

Vaughan Council is meeting to consider reports from its committees, including several development applications, by-law amendments, and appointments. Key items include zoning and official plan amendments for properties on Rutherford Road, Steeles Avenue West, and Highway 7, as well as new regulations for lounges/nightclubs and snowplow contractors. The council will also vote on a series of by-laws covering fees, traffic, and licensing.

• Official plan and zoning amendments for 3660 Rutherford Road (West Rutherford Properties) and 2600-2700 Steeles Avenue West (Zancor Homes)
• Draft plan of subdivision for Rutherford Road and Jane Street (Rutherford Land Development Corp.)
• By-law 239-2022 to amend fees and charges, including for lounges/nightclubs and snowplow contractors
• By-law 248-2022 to amend business licensing, adding snowplow contractor licensing and criminal background check requirements
• Appointment of Integrity Commissioner and Lobbyist Registrar for 2022-2026 term

Council enacted 24 by-laws covering land dedication, municipal services, and business licensing. The body also approved a formal response to the provincial Bill 23 and directed staff to proceed with a specific intersection option for West Rutherford Properties Inc.

• Approved response to Bill 23 to be submitted to the Province of Ontario
• Approved meeting with local MPPs to discuss Bill 23 impacts
• Approved Option 4 (Plover Heights Extension) for 3660 Rutherford Road
• Approved Rutherford Land Development Corp. draft plan of subdivision
• Approved regulation of lounges and night clubs (Closed Session Report No. 39)
• Enacted By-law 248-2022 to amend Business Licensing, including snowplow contractor licensing
• Enacted By-law 244-2022 to repeal Pesticide By-law 88-2008
• Enacted By-law 247-2022 to repeal Wrecking Yards By-law 2549-1961

Special Council

This is a special council meeting to consider and adopt recommendations from the November 23, 2022 Committee of the Whole working session (Report No. 42) and to appoint directors to Vaughan Holdings Inc. by shareholder. The agenda is largely procedural, with no detailed items or dollar amounts listed.

• Consideration and adoption of recommendations from Special Committee of the Whole working session, Report No. 42
• Appointment of directors to Vaughan Holdings Inc. by shareholder (Committee of the Whole, Report 38, Item 15)

Council acted as the sole shareholder of Vaughan Holdings Inc. (VHI) to appoint 10 members of Council as directors of the company. This action followed recommendations from the Deputy City Manager, Legal and Administrative Services & City Solicitor.

• Approved appointment of Mayor Steven Del Duca, Regional Councillors Linda Jackson, Mario Ferri, Gino Rosati, and Mario G. Racco, and Councillors Marilyn Iafrate, Adriano Volpentesta, Rosanna DeFrancesca, Chris Ainsworth, and Gila Martow as Directors of Vaughan Holdings Inc. (Carried)

Special Committee of the Whole (Working Session)

This is a special working session of Vaughan's Committee of the Whole. The main items are a confidential verbal report on evolving planning legislation and land use, and a report on Bill 23, the More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022. The meeting is for discussion only, with no formal decisions listed on the agenda.

• Confidential verbal report on evolving planning legislation and land use
• Report on Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022
• Communications item 1123_22 SP CW (WS) Communications.pdf

Committee of the Whole (Working Session)

The Committee of the Whole (Working Session) is meeting to discuss two reports from the City Manager: one on project delivery and oversight, and another on performance excellence and accountability. The agenda includes communications and presentations, but no specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed. The meeting is a working session, so items may be discussed before formal adoption.

• Report: Office of the City Manager – Project Delivery and Oversight
• Report: Performance Excellence and Accountability
• Communications attached to both reports and general communications

Committee of the Whole (1)

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a wide range of planning and licensing items, including several development applications, a request to amend a DC deferral agreement for the Lebovic Campus Arena, and potential new regulations for lounges and nightclubs. The agenda also includes routine items like committee appointments and by-law updates. No final decisions are made here; items are discussed and may be forwarded to Council.

• Amend 2006 DC Deferral Agreement to include Lebovic Campus Arena project
• Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 3660 Rutherford Road (West Rutherford Properties)
• Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 2600 & 2700 Steeles Avenue West (Zancor Homes)
• Regulation of lounges/night clubs and licensing by-law amendments for snowplow contractors
• Operations and maintenance agreement between Vaughan Metropolitan Centre and TTC

Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) (Public)

This is a closed-session Committee of the Whole meeting with a single substantive item: consideration of growth funding tools. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including confirmation of the agenda, disclosure of interest, and communications. No decisions are listed on the public agenda.

• Closed-session discussion of growth funding tools

Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting)

The Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting) will hear information items on five planning matters: two official plan and zoning amendments, two heritage conservation district plan updates, and one draft plan of subdivision. The public can speak to any item by pre-registering before noon the last business day before the meeting.

• Franline Investments Ltd. official plan and zoning amendment at 4130 King-Vaughan Road
• 1834371 Ontario Inc. official plan, zoning, and draft subdivision at 2951-2957 Highway 7 and 180 Maplecrete Road
• Maple Heritage Conservation District Plan update
• Kleinburg-Nashville Heritage Conservation District Plan update
• Islamic Shia Ithna-Asheri Jamaat of Toronto draft plan of subdivision at 9000 Bathurst Street

Vaughan Public Library Board

This agenda for the Vaughan Public Library Board meeting on November 17, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items. No decisions, discussions, or specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will hear 18 applications for minor variances or consents at properties across Vaughan, including one withdrawal. The agenda lists each application by file number and address, with four residents registered to speak on specific items. This is a routine quasi-judicial hearing where the committee decides on each application.

• 18 applications listed, including COAREP_B015_22 at 43 Muzich PL and COAREP_A236_22 at 43 Muzich PL
• Item 6.11 (A239/22, 73 Powseland Cres, Unit 32) withdrawn
• Registered speakers: Josephine Mastrodicasa (39 Hillside Ave), Stephanie Cannata and Roberta Spadafora (12 Humber Forest Ct), Ernesto D'Agostino (120 Klein Mills Rd)
• Meeting at Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Dr, 6:00-7:00 PM

Inaugural Council

This is the inaugural meeting of Vaughan City Council, but the agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

The meeting consisted of the administration of the Declaration of Office for the Mayor and Members of Council. Council members signed the Vaughan Accord and delivered inaugural addresses. No substantive policy or legislative decisions were made.

• Administered Declaration of Office to Mayor and Members of Council
• Signed the Vaughan Accord
• Approved By-law Number 230-2022 to confirm proceedings (Carried)

Vaughan Healthcare Precinct Advisory Task Force

The Vaughan Healthcare Precinct Advisory Task Force is holding an electronic meeting to discuss the development of the Vaughan Healthcare Precinct, a briefing on Web Summit participation, and a findings and recommendations report. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as confirmation of the agenda and disclosure of interest.

• Update on the development of the Vaughan Healthcare Precinct
• Briefing regarding Web Summit participation
• Findings and recommendations report

Committee of Adjustment

The Vaughan Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear 21 applications for minor variances and other planning approvals at properties across the city. One application (A218/22 at 17 Jarrett Court) has been adjourned to December 8, 2022. Several residents have registered to speak on specific applications.

• Three applications at 9711 Huntington Road (B008/22, A204/22, A205/22)
• Application A179/22 for 4433-4477 Major Mackenzie Drive
• Application A230/22 for 8760 Jane Street
• Application A218/22 at 17 Jarrett Court adjourned to December 8, 2022
• Registered speakers for items at 380 Velmar Drive, 217 Roseborough Crescent, and 12 Humber Forest Crescent

Heritage Vaughan Committee

The Heritage Vaughan Committee is meeting electronically to discuss three heritage-related items: a request to remove 6666 Rutherford Road from the heritage inventory, a proposal to build a new storage building and parking lot at 8700 Huntington Road (a designated property), and a proposal to construct a fire hall adjacent to Vellore Township Hall at 9645 Weston Road. The committee will also receive communications and determine which items require separate discussion.

• De-listing of 6666 Rutherford Road from the Vaughan Heritage Inventory as a Listed Structure of Heritage Significance
• Construction of new storage building to replace existing shed and parking lot at 8700 Huntington Road
• Construction of fire hall adjacent to Vellore Township Hall at 9645 Weston Road
• Public comments accepted by email

The Heritage Vaughan Committee recommended the de-listing of 6666 Rutherford Road and the approval of a new storage building at 8700 Huntington Road. The committee also received information regarding a new fire hall adjacent to Vellore Township Hall. These recommendations are forwarded to Council for final approval.

• Recommended approval to remove 6666 Rutherford Road from City of Vaughan Heritage Inventory
• Recommended approval for new storage building at 8700 Huntington Road subject to design and permit conditions
• Received report and presentation on the Vellore Fire Hall at 9511 Weston Road

Vaughan Public Library Board

This is the agenda for the Vaughan Public Library Board meeting on October 13, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for decision or discussion. No rezonings, contracts, or other concrete actions are listed.

Council

Vaughan Council is meeting to consider reports from several committees, including numerous development applications (official plan amendments, zoning by-law amendments, and draft plans of subdivision) at locations such as 8001 Bathurst Street, 2267 Highway 7, and 3911 Teston Road. The agenda also includes items on short-term rental licensing amendments, a cultural and performing arts centre update, heritage property de-listings, and a proposed automated speed enforcement program. Several items are referred or transmittal reports, and the meeting includes ceremonial presentations and new business discussions.

• Chabad Lubavitch of Southern Ontario official plan and zoning by-law amendments at 8001 Bathurst Street
• Celvin Estates Inc. zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision near Weston Road and Major Mackenzie Drive
• Amendments to the Short-Term Rental Licensing By-law (By-law Number 226-2022)
• Support for a piloted Automated Speed Enforcement Program
• Update on the development of a Cultural and Performing Arts Centre in the VMC

Council voted unanimously to refuse a zoning by-law amendment for 1150 Centre Street, near Centre Street and Vaughan Boulevard. The decision included directing staff to retain external consultants to support the refusal. Council also approved a request to Metrolinx to replace wooden fences along the Barrie GO rail corridor with modern noise barriers near Maple GO and Rutherford GO stations.

• Refused Zoning By-Law Amendment File Z.21.028 for 1150 Centre Street (unanimous recorded vote)
• Directed staff to retain external consultants to support Council's refusal decision
• Approved request to Metrolinx to replace wooden fences with noise barriers along Barrie GO rail corridor near Maple GO and Rutherford GO stations (unanimous recorded vote)
• Endorsed Vaughan SantaFest Parade as a recurring annual event
• Approved part-time Council Administrative Assistant position eligible for economic adjustments effective November 15, 2022 (recorded vote 8-1)
• Approved naming City Hall fountain in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II (unanimous recorded vote)
• Approved confidential recommendations regarding development proposals along Islington Avenue between Langstaff Road and Willis Road
• Approved confidential recommendations for Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct land transfer to York University

Accessibility Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Vaughan Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on September 28, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision. The document lists no specific agenda items, reports, or motions.

Committee of Adjustment

The Vaughan Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear 29 applications for minor variances and other property-related approvals at addresses across the city. Three applications have been adjourned to the October 27 hearing. Residents have registered to speak on six of the items.

• 29 scheduled applications, including at 4850 King-Vaughan Rd, 88 Hurricane Ave, 236 Firglen Ridge, and 8 Old Humber Cres
• Three applications adjourned to Oct 27: 106 Flatbush Ave, 48 Rolling Green Ct, 17 Jarrett Ct
• Registered speakers for items at 103 Castlepoint Dr, 141 Stonebriar Dr, 33 Sisley Cres, 380 Velmar Dr, 256 Arnold Ave, and 19 Granary Rd
• Applications marked (ZRW) at 44 Lucky Ct, 141 Stonebriar Dr, 19 Granary Rd, and 33 Danielbram Dr

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 and disclosure. The committee will discuss several confidential items, including a verbal update on the VMC urban park proposal, multiple Ontario Land Tribunal appeals, a potential land transfer to York University for the Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct, and initiatives for public protection in restaurants and night clubs. No decisions are listed on the public agenda.

• Property matter verbal update on VMC urban park proposal
• OLT appeals involving 5217 and 5225 Highway 7, and 26 and 32 Hawman Avenue
• OLT appeal for 11333 Dufferin Street (Rizmi Holdings Limited)
• Transfer of lands to York University for Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct
• Vaughan initiatives for public protection in restaurants and night clubs

VMC Sub-Committee

The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Sub-Committee is meeting electronically to discuss and potentially adopt several reports, including a service agreement with the Toronto Transit Commission for maintenance of TTC assets in the VMC, an update on the Black Creek Renewal project, a capital projects and implementation plan update, and a development activity update. The agenda also includes routine items like confirmation of the agenda, disclosure of interest, and communications. No votes are listed in the agenda text.

• Operations and maintenance agreement between City of Vaughan and Toronto Transit Commission for TTC VMC assets
• Black Creek Renewal project update with location map
• VMC Capital Projects and Implementation Plan Update September 2022
• VMC Development Activity Update September 2022
• VMC Studies Update 2022

The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Sub-Committee approved a recommendation to forward an operations and maintenance agreement with the Toronto Transit Commission for the VMC Subway Station plaza and landscape elements to Council for approval. The committee also received updates on VMC studies, the Black Creek Renewal project, capital projects, and development activity, all for information only. No substantive decisions were made beyond forwarding the TTC agreement.

• Approved forwarding O&M agreement with TTC for VMC Subway Station plaza and landscape elements to Council (unanimous)
• Received VMC Studies Update 2022 report for information
• Received Black Creek Renewal Project Update report for information
• Received VMC Capital Projects and Implementation Plan Update report for information
• Received VMC Development Activity Update report for information

Committee of the Whole (2)

The Committee of the Whole (2) is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a range of items, including the 2022 mid-year fiscal health report, several development applications, and various policy updates. The agenda includes multiple public hearings and reports on topics from snow clearing to a memorandum of understanding with the Mississauga of Credit First Nation.

• 2022 Mid-Year Fiscal Health Report
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 10000 Dufferin Street (York Major Holdings Inc.)
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 8440 Highway 27 (27 Developments Inc.)
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 1150 Centre Street (1150 Centre Street GP Inc.)
• Snow Clearing By-law Review

Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting)

The Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting) is holding a public meeting to consider five zoning by-law amendments and related planning applications. These are information items from the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Growth Management, and the committee will hear public input before any decisions are made.

• Zoning by-law amendment for The Church of Jesus Christ (The Apostles Foundation) at 227 Bowes Road, southeast quadrant of Keele St. & Rivermede Rd.
• Zoning by-law amendment for Savino Rovira at 7611 Pine Valley Drive, Unit 17, vicinity of Pine Valley Drive and Highway 7.
• Zoning by-law amendment for Amal and Vince Teti at 100 Treelawn Boulevard, vicinity of Islington Avenue and Nashville Road.
• Zoning by-law amendment for Promenade Limited Partnership at 1 Promenade Circle, vicinity of Bathurst Street and Centre Street.
• Official plan amendment, zoning by-law amendment, and site development application for 2748355 Canada Inc. (Quadreal Block 4S) on lands northwest of Commerce Street and Interchange Way.

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is meeting electronically to receive and discuss reports from the Director of Internal Audit on four audits: MTO driver certification for Vaughan Fire and Rescue Services, accessibility, Service Vaughan, and Phase 1 construction of the Carrville Community Centre, Library and District Park. The committee will also consider a verbal update on the 2023 meeting schedule. No decisions are listed; the agenda is primarily for discussion and adoption of items.

• MTO Driver Certification Specified Procedures Inspection for Vaughan Fire and Rescue Services
• Accessibility Audit
• Service Vaughan Audit
• Construction Audit of Carrville Community Centre, Library and District Park: Phase 1
• 2023 Schedule of Meetings (verbal update)

The Audit Committee approved recommendations from the Director of Internal Audit for four audit reports: MTO Driver Certification for Vaughan Fire, Accessibility, Service Vaughan, and Carrville Community Centre Phase 1. The committee also approved the 2023 meeting schedule and discussed audit follow-ups on management action plans, performance evaluations, and departmental synergy.

• Approved MTO Driver Certification Specified Procedures Inspection report for Vaughan Fire and Rescue Services
• Approved Accessibility Audit report
• Approved Service Vaughan Audit report
• Approved Construction Audit of Carrville Community Centre, Library and District Park: Phase 1
• Approved 2023 Audit Committee meeting dates: Jan 30, Apr 24, May 30, Oct 2, Nov 27
• Discussed audit follow-ups on outstanding management action plans, performance evaluations, and departmental synergy

Vaughan Public Library Board

This agenda for the Vaughan Public Library Board meeting on September 15, 2022, 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.

Special Council

This is a special council meeting with a short agenda. The main substantive item is a by-law (201-2022) to enable the collection of community benefits charges in the City of Vaughan, which was previously discussed at a June 28, 2022 council meeting. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items such as agenda confirmation, disclosure of interest, communications, and adoption of items.

• By-law 201-2022 to enable collection of community benefits charges in Vaughan

The council enacted By-Law 201-2022 to enable the collection of community benefits charges in Vaughan. The meeting was brief and procedural, with no other substantive decisions made.

• Enacted By-Law 201-2022 to enable collection of community benefits charges (carried)

Heritage Vaughan Committee

Heritage Vaughan Committee is meeting electronically to discuss proposed renovations to two buildings in heritage conservation districts: 60 Napier Street in Kleinburg-Nashville and 130 Clarence Street in Woodbridge. The committee will also set its 2023 meeting schedule. Public comments can be submitted by email.

• Proposed renovations at 60 Napier Street, Kleinburg-Nashville Heritage Conservation District
• Renovations to non-contributing building at 130 Clarence Street, Woodbridge Heritage Conservation District
• 2023 schedule of meetings (verbal update)

The Heritage Vaughan Committee recommended approval of renovations at 60 Napier Street in the Kleinburg-Nashville Heritage Conservation District and at 130 Clarence Street in the Woodbridge Heritage Conservation District, both subject to conditions. The committee also approved its 2023 meeting schedule.

• Recommended approval of renovations at 60 Napier Street, subject to conditions including minor design refinements and building permit stage submissions
• Recommended approval of renovations at 130 Clarence Street, subject to similar conditions
• Approved 2023 meeting schedule: Jan 25, Feb 15, Mar 22, Apr 19, May 24, Sep 20, Oct 25, Nov 29

Committee of the Whole (Working Session)

The Committee of the Whole is holding a working session with one substantive item: a referred review of council administrative support, including survey responses from council staff. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering agenda confirmation, disclosures, communications, and item adoption.

• Council Administrative Support Review (referred item with staff survey responses)

Committee of the Whole (1)

Vaughan's Committee of the Whole (1) is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several planning applications, including official plan and zoning amendments for properties on Bathurst Street, Weston Road, and Gatineau Drive. The agenda also includes reports on fire and rescue staffing, short-term rental licensing by-law amendments, and various heritage and community items. Several presentations and member resolutions are scheduled, covering topics like illegal truck yards, e-bike use, and a cultural centre.

• Official plan and zoning amendment for Chabad Lubavitch of Southern Ontario at 8001 Bathurst Street
• Zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for Celvin Estates Inc. near Weston Road and Major Mackenzie Drive
• Draft plan of condominium for D'Or Developments Inc. at 10 and 20 Gatineau Drive
• Report on safeguarding and enhancing staffing levels for Vaughan Fire and Rescue Services Communications Division
• Amendments to the short-term rental licensing by-law with respect to applications

Special Council

This is a special Council meeting to consider items from Committee of the Whole Report 32, including zoning and official plan amendments for properties on Bathurst Street and Islington Avenue, a staffing report for Vaughan Fire and Rescue, a civic hero award nomination, and Ontario Land Tribunal appeals. The agenda includes adoption of items not requiring separate discussion and consideration of items requiring separate discussion, followed by by-laws. Several by-laws are listed for formal adoption, including amendments related to the Pristine Homes and Chabad Lubavitch properties.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Chabad Lubavitch of Southern Ontario at 8001 Bathurst Street (Files OP.19.016, Z.19.040)
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Pristine Homes (Pine Grove) Inc. at 8337-8359 Islington Avenue (Files OP.20.004, Z.20.011)
• Report on safeguarding and enhancing staffing levels for Vaughan Fire and Rescue Services Communications Division
• Nomination of the Ward 2 Civic Hero Award for 2022
• By-law 199-2022 to stop up and close portions of unopened road allowances near Langstaff Road and Kipling Avenue

Council approved an official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment to allow a 5-storey mid-rise residential building at 8001 Bathurst Street, with 30 affordable housing units secured through a Section 37 agreement. Council also approved hiring four new full-time firefighters for the communications division and deferred a separate Pristine Homes development on Islington Avenue to a later meeting.

• Approved OP.19.016 and Z.19.040 for Chabad Lubavitch at 8001 Bathurst Street, rezoning from R2 to RA3 for a 5-storey mid-rise building (carried)
• Approved hiring 4 FTEs for Vaughan Fire and Rescue Services Communications Division (carried)
• Received and deferred Pristine Homes OP.20.004 and Z.20.011 for 8337-8359 Islington Avenue to Committee of the Whole meeting September 20, 2022 (carried)
• Approved confidential recommendations regarding Ontario Land Tribunal appeals for Condor Properties at 10390 Pine Valley Drive (carried)
• Enacted By-laws 197-2022, 198-2022, and 199-2022 (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Vaughan Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear 17 applications for minor variances or other adjustments to properties across the city. One application (A135/22 at 103 Castlepoint Drive) has been adjourned to the September 22 hearing. The agenda lists the applications but does not include details of each request.

• 17 scheduled applications for minor variances or adjustments
• Application A135/22 (103 Castlepoint Drive) adjourned to September 22
• Application A202/22 (4500 Highway 7) has a registered speaker from Vaughanwood Ratepayers Association
• Applications at 472 MacTier Dr, 334 Maria Antonia Rd, 35 McMorran Cr, 2 Appalachian Rd, 268 Marc Santi Blvd, 326 Firglen Ridge, 51 Napier St, 112 Thornridge Dr, 51 Haven Rd, 9 Lancer Dr, 21-25 Doney Cres/7400-7500 Keele St, 8500 Keele St, 127 Lady Jessica Dr, 10/20/25 Di Benedetto Ln/110 Simmons St, 1 Balsamwood Rd

Committee of Adjustment

The Vaughan Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing on July 28, 2022, to consider 24 applications for minor variances and other permissions. Several items have been adjourned or withdrawn, and the committee will also address requests to speak and other procedural matters.

• 24 applications for minor variances and permissions
• Item 6.9 (35 Mcmorran Crescent) adjourned to August 18, 2022
• Item 6.18 (12 Fellow's Gate) withdrawn
• Item 6.24 (96 Templewood Crescent) adjourned to September 22, 2022
• Public hearing at Vaughan City Hall, 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive

Heritage Vaughan Committee

Heritage Vaughan Committee is meeting electronically to discuss three heritage matters: a proposed restoration, addition, and new office-residential mixed-use construction at 46 Centre Street in the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District, and requests to de-list 3180 and 3911 Teston Road from the Vaughan Heritage Inventory. The committee will also receive communications and handle standard procedural items.

• Adaptive reuse of heritage structure at 46 Centre Street, Thornhill Heritage Conservation District
• De-listing of 3180 Teston Road from Vaughan Heritage Inventory (LSHS)
• De-listing of 3911 Teston Road from Vaughan Heritage Inventory (LSHS)
• Communications item 0720-22 HV Communications

The Heritage Vaughan Committee recommended Council approve the adaptive reuse and renovation of the heritage structure at 46 Centre Street, Thornhill, including a new addition and separate office/residential mixed-use construction, subject to conditions. The committee also recommended de-listing two properties at 3180 and 3911 Teston Road from the Vaughan Heritage Inventory. All recommendations are forwarded to Council for final approval.

• Recommended approval of adaptive reuse and new construction at 46 Centre Street (forwarded to Council)
• Recommended de-listing of 3180 Teston Road from Heritage Inventory (forwarded to Council)
• Recommended de-listing of 3911 Teston Road from Heritage Inventory (forwarded to Council)

Committee of Adjustment

The Vaughan Committee of Adjustment is holding a public hearing on July 7, 2022, to consider 23 applications for minor variances and other permissions. Four applications have been adjourned to later dates, and several residents are scheduled to speak on specific items. The committee will also adopt or correct the minutes from its June 16, 2022 meeting.

• 23 applications for minor variances or permissions
• 4 applications adjourned (160 Monsheen Dr, 17 Winterlude Ct, 35 Mcmorran Cres, 96 Templewood Cres)
• Public deputations scheduled for items at 160 Monsheen Dr, 103 Castlepoint Dr, and 96 Via Romano Blvd
• Minutes of June 16, 2022 meeting to be adopted or corrected

Council

Council approved several major development applications in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, including zoning and official plan amendments for Doughton Residences, First Vaughan Investments, Metrus (Terra) Properties, and 1930328 Ontario Inc., with conditions such as community benefits and design changes. It also enacted a large batch of by-laws covering development charges, water and sewer use, business licensing, and traffic measures, and supported a snow clearing project for low-income seniors.

• Approved Doughton Residences OP/ZBA with $9M community benefits (carried)
• Approved First Vaughan Investments OP/ZBA with increased tower floor plates (carried)
• Approved Metrus (Terra) Properties OP/ZBA/subdivision with increased tower floor plates (carried)
• Approved 1930328 Ontario Inc. OP/ZBA/subdivision with $1.3M for Edgeley Pond (carried)
• Approved Vaughan NW RR Propco LP OP/ZBA with site-specific setbacks (carried)
• Deferred Pristine Homes (Pine Grove) OP/ZBA to Sept 20, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Block 61 West traffic calming measures (carried)
• Approved snow clearing project for low-income seniors, referred to budget (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

This agenda for the Vaughan Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting on June 27, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface. No actual agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics are listed in the provided text.

Older Adult Task Force

The Vaughan Older Adult Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss communications, hear presentations from York Region Paramedic Services and on the Age Friendly Community Action Plan's proposed implementation approach, and review a findings and recommendations report. The agenda is largely procedural, with substantive items limited to these presentations and a discussion item.

• York Region Paramedic Services presentation
• Age Friendly Community Action Plan proposed implementation approach – balanced scorecard presentation
• Findings and recommendations report discussion

Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) (Public)

This is a closed-session Committee of the Whole meeting where council will discuss confidential items including land acquisitions, leases, legal advice, and litigation. Topics include a farm license agreement, leasing former George Bailey Public School lands, a VMC urban park proposal, and several Ontario Land Tribunal appeals. The public portion is limited to agenda confirmation, disclosures, and communications.

• Ward 4 Civic Hero Award for 2022 (personal matter)
• Farm license agreement for future Block 59 District Park (land disposition)
• Lease of former George Bailey Public School lands at 9600 Keele Street from York Region District School Board
• VMC Urban Park proposal (land acquisition)
• Transfer of lands to York University and Mackenzie Health for Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct

Committee of the Whole (2)

The Committee of the Whole (2) is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a range of items including the 2021 annual investment report, updates to development charges and community benefits charge by-laws, and several planning applications for subdivisions and site developments. The agenda also includes a presentation from Niagara University about its expansion in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre and a ceremonial recognition of a local soccer team.

• 2022 City-Wide and Area Specific Development Charges Background Study and By-Laws Update
• Community Benefits Charge Strategy and By-Law
• VMC YMCA Centre of Community and Library Financing Agreement Amendment
• Multiple planning applications including 3911 Teston Road, 9465 Weston Road, and 7800 Jane Street
• Artificial Turf Field at Vaughan Grove Sports Park

VMC Sub-Committee

The Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Sub-Committee is meeting electronically to discuss three main items: an update on the VMC Parks and Wayfinding Master Plan and advanced signage, Phase II land use options for the VMC Secondary Plan, and an update on developing a cultural and performing arts centre in the VMC. Public comments can be submitted by email, and speakers must pre-register by noon the last business day before the meeting.

• VMC Parks and Wayfinding Master Plan update and advanced signage
• VMC Secondary Plan Update Phase II - Land Use Options with boundary expansion study areas
• Update on development of a Cultural and Performing Arts Centre in the VMC
• Communications received (items C1-C9) related to agenda items

Committee of Adjustment

The Vaughan Committee of Adjustment is meeting to consider two applications related to properties on Weston Road (files COAREP_A126_22_8099WESTONRD and COAREP_A142_22_9591WESTONRD). The agenda also includes routine items such as adoption of minutes, disclosure of interest, and requests for adjournments or deferrals. No details of the applications are provided in the agenda text.

• Application COAREP_A126_22_8099WESTONRD
• Application COAREP_A142_22_9591WESTONRD

Committee of Adjustment

The Vaughan Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear 28 applications for minor variances and other adjustments to the city's zoning by-law. The agenda lists the applications by address, and several residents have registered to speak on specific items. The meeting will also include routine items such as adoption of minutes and disclosure of interest.

• 28 applications for minor variances or adjustments, including at 25 Woodstream Blvd, 225 Balding Blvd, and 80 York Hill Blvd
• Public speakers registered for items at 19 Granary Rd and 80 York Hill Blvd
• Applications at 3737 Major Mackenzie Dr, 8700 Dufferin St, and 8099 Weston Rd
• Multiple applications on Greenbrooke Dr, Milani Blvd, and Weston Rd

Vaughan Public Library Board

This agenda for the Vaughan Public Library Board meeting on June 16, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Heritage Vaughan Committee

This agenda for the Heritage Vaughan Committee meeting on June 15, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

Audit Committee

The City of Vaughan Audit Committee is meeting electronically to review the 2021 draft consolidated financial statements and audit findings from KPMG LLP, plus internal audit reports on emergency management, fleet management, and the vendor master file. The committee will decide which items need separate discussion and may adopt the rest as a group. This is a working session focused on oversight of financial reporting and internal controls.

• 2021 draft consolidated financial statements with KPMG audit findings report
• Emergency management and business continuity program audit (reports from Internal Audit and MNP)
• Fleet management services audit
• Vendor master file audit

Committee of the Whole (Working Session)

The Committee of the Whole (Working Session) will discuss three main items: the city's approach to non-conventional stormwater management infrastructure, cost sharing for infrastructure projects involving landowner groups in Blocks 34 and 59, and the referred findings report of the Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force. No decisions are being made at this working session; items are for discussion.

• City approach on non-conventional stormwater management infrastructure, including a dual-use stormwater management facilities policy paper and a peer review by WSP
• Cost sharing report with attachments for Block 34 and Block 59 Landowners Groups
• Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force findings report (referred) with recommendations

Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting)

The Committee of the Whole is holding a public meeting to consider an official plan amendment and zoning by-law amendment for Blocks A6 and A7 at 101 Edgeley Boulevard, Buttermill Avenue, and Portage Parkway, submitted by Penguin-Calloway (Vaughan) Inc. The item is listed as an information item from the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Growth Management. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is for public input.

• Official Plan Amendment File OP.22.004
• Zoning By-law Amendment File Z.22.007
• 101 Edgeley Boulevard (Blocks A6 and A7)
• Buttermill Avenue and Portage Parkway
• 2022 Ward 3 Civic Hero Award presentation

Committee of the Whole (1)

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several land use applications, including official plan and zoning amendments for various properties. The agenda also includes reviews of the 2021 Development Charge Reserve Statement and proposed updates to the Sewer Use By-law.

• Official Plan and Zoning amendments for Vaughan NW RR Propco LP near Major Mackenzie Drive West and Weston Road
• Zoning amendment for Seven 427 Developments Inc. near Highway 7 and New Huntington Road
• Development applications for Doughton Residences Corp.
• Proposed amendments to the Sewer Use By-law
• Review of the 2021 Development Charge Reserve and Special Reserve Statement

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss community stakeholder mapping, an accessibility policy update, and the multi-year accessibility plan. The agenda includes presentations from Corporate and Strategic Communications and from Human Resources and Legal Services, plus a discussion item on the multi-year plan.

• Community stakeholder mapping presentation by Corporate and Strategic Communications
• Accessibility policy presentation by Human Resources and Legal Services
• Multi-year accessibility plan discussion item

The Accessibility Advisory Committee met and received presentations on community stakeholder mapping and the accessibility policy, along with a verbal update on the multi-year accessibility plan. No substantive decisions were made; all items were received for information only.

• Received presentation on community stakeholder mapping
• Received comments from committee on stakeholder mapping
• Received presentation on accessibility policy
• Received comments from committee on accessibility policy
• Received verbal update on multi-year accessibility plan

Older Adult Task Force

The Older Adult Task Force is meeting to discuss a presentation on social inclusion, age, and ageism. The group will also conduct a discussion regarding the draft findings and recommendations report.

• Presentation on social inclusion: age and ageism by Laura Tamblyn Watts of CanAge
• Discussion of draft findings and recommendations report

The Older Adult Task Force received a presentation on ageism and social inclusion from CanAge CEO Laura Tamblyn Watts, along with member comments. The draft Findings and Recommendations Report was approved in its substantive form, with further suggestions to be added only with Chair and Vice-Chair agreement.

• Received presentation on social inclusion and ageism from CanAge CEO
• Approved draft Findings and Recommendations Report in substantive form

Committee of Adjustment

The Vaughan Committee of Adjustment is meeting to hear 25 applications for minor variances and other adjustments to the city's zoning bylaw. Three items (A093/22 at 4 Whitetail Court, A100/22 at 99 Vaughan Blvd, and A123/22 at 120 Milani Blvd) have been adjourned to June 16, 2022. One public deputation is scheduled for item 6.2 (A271/21 at 101 Putting Green Court).

• 25 applications for minor variances or adjustments
• 3 items adjourned to June 16, 2022: 4 Whitetail Court, 99 Vaughan Blvd, 120 Milani Blvd
• Public deputation on 101 Putting Green Court by Albert LaRocca
• Applications at 1136 Teston Rd, 24 & 30 Mary Natash Act, 732 Woodland Acres Cres, 494 Vaughan Mills Rd, and others

Vaughan Public Library Board

This agenda for the Vaughan Public Library Board meeting on May 19, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, offering no information on what the board will discuss or decide.

Heritage Vaughan Committee

Heritage Vaughan Committee is meeting electronically to discuss and potentially decide on several heritage permit applications. The agenda includes proposed renovations and additions to houses in the Woodbridge and Kleinburg-Nashville Heritage Conservation Districts, as well as an update on the Maple Streetscape Masterplan. Public comments can be submitted by email.

• Interior renovation and 2-storey rear addition at 8251 Kipling Avenue, Woodbridge Heritage Conservation District
• Front and rear addition and interior renovations at 17 Napier Street, Kleinburg-Nashville Heritage Conservation District
• Restoration and new addition at 51 Napier Street, Kleinburg-Nashville Heritage Conservation District
• Update on Maple Streetscape Masterplan at 75% completion, Maple Heritage Conservation District

The Heritage Vaughan Committee recommended approval of three development proposals in heritage conservation districts: an interior renovation and rear addition at 8251 Kipling Avenue (Woodbridge), a front/rear addition and interior renovations at 17 Napier Street (Kleinburg-Nashville), and a restoration and new addition at 51 Napier Street (Kleinburg-Nashville). Each approval is subject to conditions including minor design refinements and potential reconsideration for significant changes. The committee also received an update on the Maple Streetscape Masterplan at 75% completion, with a presentation by York Region staff.

• Recommended approval of renovation/addition at 8251 Kipling Avenue (Woodbridge HCD)
• Recommended approval of addition/renovations at 17 Napier Street (Kleinburg-Nashville HCD)
• Recommended approval of restoration/addition at 51 Napier Street (Kleinburg-Nashville HCD)
• Received Maple Streetscape Masterplan update at 75% completion

Council

The City of Vaughan Council meeting includes discussions on adopting 2022 property tax rates and reviewing several zoning by-law amendments. The agenda also covers updates on sustainability metrics, animal control regulations, and various land use applications.

• Adoption of 2022 property tax rates for all wards
• Zoning by-law amendment for 10316 Keele Street
• Zoning by-law amendment for 300 Atkinson Avenue
• Amendments to the Animal Control By-law and Parks By-law
• Review of Fireworks and Pyrotechnics By-law

Council approved the 2022 property tax rates and by-laws covering zoning, animal control, parks, fireworks, and land acquisitions. It also approved a special event exemption for SmartCentres activations in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre and adopted several confidential recommendations from closed session.

• Approved 2022 property tax rates and levies (By-law 091-2022)
• Approved SmartCentres 2022 VMC activations with special event by-law exemption (carried)
• Approved park naming in memory of Martin Tavares (unanimous recorded vote)
• Adopted Parkland Dedication By-law (8-1 recorded vote)
• Approved confidential recommendation for Kirby Road extension property acquisition (carried)
• Approved confidential recommendation for OLT case 2466571 Ontario Inc. at 31 & 55 Mounsey Street (carried)
• Approved confidential recommendation for Minister's Zoning Order at 7777 Keele Street and 2220 Highway 7 (carried)
• Enacted 16 by-laws including zoning amendments, fireworks regulation, and land purchase agreement (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review several scheduled applications for property variances. The meeting also includes scheduled public deputations regarding properties on Swinton Crescent and Monte Carlo Drive.

• Application A037/22: 17 Winterlude Ct
• Application A045/22: 191 Wardlaw Pl
• Application A048/22: 31 Swinton Cres
• Application A075/22: 10 Pennon Rd
• Application A076/22: 35 Leeanne Ct

Economic Prosperity Task Force

The Economic Prosperity Task Force will review updates regarding the Economic Prosperity Focus Group findings and a final findings report. The meeting also includes presentations on upcoming economic development events, including the Vaughan B2B Tour and Collision 2022.

• Presentation on Vaughan B2B Tour and Collision 2022
• Update on Economic Prosperity Focus Group findings by Maximum City
• Presentation of the Economic Prosperity Task Force Findings Report

The Economic Prosperity Task Force approved its findings report in substantive form, allowing further revisions only with chair and co-chair agreement. The task force also received updates on upcoming economic development events and a focus group findings presentation from Maximum City. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Economic Prosperity Task Force findings report in substantive form
• Received discussion on upcoming economic development events
• Received staff presentation on economic development events
• Received presentation by Maximum City on focus group findings
• Received discussion on focus group findings update
• Received presentation by Director, Economic Development on findings report

Committee of the Whole (2)

The Committee of the Whole (2) is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt several financial and planning items, including the 2022 tax rates, development charges, and the 2021 year-end fiscal health report. The agenda also includes zoning amendments, a business licensing by-law review, and various reports and proclamations. Public input is invited for the statutory meeting on development charges.

• 2022 adoption of tax rates and issuance of property tax notices (all wards)
• City-wide development charges and area-specific development charges public statutory meeting and community benefits charge strategy update
• Zoning by-law amendment for a temporary concrete batching plant at 3501 King-Vaughan Road (File Z.20.018, DA.20.029)
• Business licensing by-law review and consolidation with proposed amendments
• U-turn prohibition review on Baldwin Avenue, south of Highway 7

Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) (Public)

This is a closed-session Committee of the Whole meeting where council will discuss confidential items including property acquisitions, lease renewals, legal appeals, and personal matters. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items involving litigation or land transactions that will be considered behind closed doors.

• Civic Hero Award 2022 - Ward 3
• License agreement with Schmuel Zahavy Cheder Chabad School at Hefhfill Park
• Lease renewal for Concord Seniors Club at 7575 Keele Street, Unit 5
• Acquisition of lands for West Spine Roads in Vaughan Metropolitan Centre
• Ontario Land Tribunal appeals (multiple cases)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment will review various land use applications involving multiple properties across Vaughan. The meeting includes scheduled public deputations for items at 70 Sandy's Drive and 226 Arnold Avenue.

• Public deputations for 70 Sandy's Drive and 226 Arnold Avenue
• Applications for 8 Campbell Ave
• Applications for 43 and 45 Bristlewood Cr
• Application for 8336 Hwy 27
• Application for 15 Shasta Dr

Committee of the Whole (Working Session)

The Committee of the Whole is holding a working session to discuss three main items: a progress report on the 2018-2022 Service Excellence Strategic Plan, development of the 2022-2026 Service Excellence Strategic Plan, and a proposed Parkland Dedication By-law. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting, and includes public communications on these topics. No other substantive items are listed beyond these reports and standard procedural items.

• 2018-2022 Term of Council Service Excellence Strategic Plan – Year 3 Progress Report
• Development of the 2022-2026 Service Excellence Strategic Plan
• Parkland Dedication By-law – draft by-law attached for discussion

Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting)

The Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting) is holding public hearings on six planning applications, including official plan and zoning by-law amendments for residential or mixed-use developments across Vaughan. Each item is presented as an information report from the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Growth Management, and residents may speak to any item by pre-registering.

• CO-MART HOLDINGS LTD. – Official Plan Amendment OP.21.027 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z.21.056 at 20 Roysun Road, near Martin Grove Road and Highway 7
• CHANG SOO HAN AND YOON JOO HAN – Zoning By-law Amendment Z.19.016 at 3400 Teston Road, near Teston Road and Highway 400
• MAON NOAM CONGREGATION OF CANADA – Zoning By-law Amendment Z.21.049 and Draft Plan of Subdivision DA.21.060 at 910 Rutherford Road, near Bathurst Street and Rutherford Road
• TONLU HOLDINGS LIMITED – Zoning By-law Amendment Z.22.002 at 8311 Weston Road, near Weston Road and Langstaff Road
• AUGEND INVESTMENTS LTD. TGA GROUP – Zoning By-law Amendment Z.21.051 at 20 Royal Gate Boulevard, near Regional Road 27 and Highway 7

Committee of the Whole (1)

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several planning and community services items, including zoning by-law amendments and draft plans for developments on Keele Street and Atkinson Avenue, proposed street names, a temporary road closure, and amendments to animal control and fireworks by-laws. The committee will also receive updates on the sustainability metrics program and reports from task forces.

• Zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 10316 Keele Street (2225703 Ontario Limited)
• Zoning by-law amendment and site development for 300 Atkinson Avenue (300 Atkinson Inc.)
• Proposed street names for developments near Langstaff Road/Highway 50 and Dufferin Street/Rutherford Road
• Temporary road closure of Valley Vista Drive, Block 11
• Animal control by-law amendments and fireworks/pyrotechnics by-law review

Vaughan Public Library Board

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Economic Prosperity Task Force

The provided document contains only procedural metadata and software interface text. There are no specific topics, decisions, or discussions listed for the Economic Prosperity Task Force meeting on April 27, 2022.

Council

The Council is reviewing a two-year strategic review of COVID-19 response efforts and business reintegration plans. The meeting also includes discussions on various zoning amendments, road closures, and the city's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan.

• Two-year strategic review of COVID-19 response efforts
• Kingsmen (Islington) Inc. draft plan of condominium for 9560-9590 Islington Avenue
• Site development at 12368 and 12370 Keele Street
• Telecommunication tower development at 7515 Martin Grove Road
• Road closures for parts of Simcoe Street and Station Street

Council approved a resolution supporting Bill C-233 'Keira's Law' and proclaimed May 12, 2022 as Moose Hide Campaign Day. It also enacted 27 by-laws, including zoning amendments and traffic changes, and deferred a property matter to May 17, 2022.

• Approved resolution supporting Bill C-233 'Keira's Law' (unanimous)
• Proclaimed May 12, 2022 as Moose Hide Campaign Day (unanimous)
• Enacted 27 by-laws including zoning, traffic, and short-term rental amendments (unanimous)
• Deferred Kirby Road extension property matter to May 17, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved employment conversion request V30 to include 55 Sovereign Court (unanimous)
• Adopted pickleball study and pilot project update (unanimous)
• Adopted Day of Action Against Anti-Asian Racism (unanimous)

Older Adult Task Force

The Older Adult Task Force is reviewing presentations regarding York Region seniors programs and the Unionville Seniors Hub project. The group will also hold a discussion on the draft findings and recommendations report.

• Presentation on Community Hubs and Unionville Seniors Hub and Community Centre Project
• Presentation on York Region Seniors Community Program Overview
• Discussion of Draft Findings and Recommendations Report

The Older Adult Task Force received presentations on community hubs and seniors programs, and discussed a draft findings report. No formal decisions were made; the draft report was referred to the next meeting for further consideration.

• Received presentation on Community Hubs and Unionville Seniors Hub and Community Centre Project
• Received presentation on York Region Seniors Community Programs
• Referred Draft Findings and Recommendations Report to May 30, 2022 meeting

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee will review several reports from the Director of Internal Audit. These include phase two of a building standards audit, an audit of Vaughan Animal Services, and the 2021 internal audit annual report.

• Building Standards Audit: Phase 2 report
• Vaughan Animal Services Audit report
• 2021 Internal Audit Annual Report
• Internal Audit Policy update

The Audit Committee elected Councillor DeFrancesca as Chair and Councillor Yeung Racco as Vice-Chair. It approved recommendations to receive internal audit reports on Building Standards Phase 2, Vaughan Animal Services, and the 2021 annual report, and approved a revised Internal Audit Policy. The June meeting will be held electronically.

• Elected Councillor DeFrancesca as Chair
• Elected Councillor Yeung Racco as Vice-Chair
• Approved receiving Building Standards Audit Phase 2 report
• Approved receiving Vaughan Animal Services Audit report
• Approved receiving 2021 Internal Audit Annual Report
• Approved revised Internal Audit Policy
• Scheduled June Audit Committee meeting as electronic

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is reviewing a design development presentation for Block 18 District Park. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the 2022 Accessibility Champion Awards and a multi-year accessibility plan.

• Block 18 District Park design development presentation
• 2022 Accessibility Champion Awards discussion
• Multi-year accessibility plan discussion

The Accessibility Advisory Committee received presentations on the Block 18 District Park (Peter Rupert Park) design and the 2022 Accessibility Champion Awards, and discussed the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, which will become a standing agenda item. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; all items were received for information and comment.

• Received Block 18 District Park (Peter Rupert Park) design presentation
• Received 2022 Accessibility Champion Awards presentation
• Discussed Multi-Year Accessibility Plan; made it a standing agenda item

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force will review a findings and recommendations report. The meeting also includes an update on the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan provided by the Diversity and Inclusion Officer.

• Findings and Recommendations Report discussion
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan update

Heritage Vaughan Committee

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Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force

This agenda for the Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force meeting on April 20, 2022, 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.

Transportation and Infrastructure Task Force

The Transportation and Infrastructure Task Force is meeting electronically to receive a verbal transit update from Mayor Bevilacqua and to consider the Task Force's findings report, including recommendations from two sub-committees on system sustainability and innovation. The agenda also includes routine items such as confirmation of the agenda, disclosure of interest, and communications. No specific decisions are listed; the meeting appears focused on discussion and review.

• Verbal transit update from Mayor Bevilacqua
• Transportation and Infrastructure Task Force Findings Report
• Attachment 1: Improving System Sustainability Sub-Committee Recommendations
• Attachment 2: Channelling Innovation Sub-Committee Recommendations
• Communications item 0420-22 TITF Communications.pdf

Committee of Adjustment

The Vaughan Committee of Adjustment is holding an electronic meeting to hear 22 applications for minor variances and other adjustments to property bylaws. Several applications have been adjourned to later dates, including three at 8 Campbell Avenue and one at 8550 Pine Valley Drive. The committee will also receive public deputations on two items and consider requests for adjournments or deferrals.

• 22 scheduled applications for minor variances and adjustments
• Adjournments: 8 Campbell Avenue (3 items) to May 26, 8550 Pine Valley Drive sine die, 70 Sandy's Drive to May 5
• Public deputations on 12 Donbay Drive and 10340 Highway 27
• Applications at 80 Braden Way, 40 Sculpture Garden Lane, 30 Luang Street, 172 Donhill Crescent, 120 Napahill Court, 19 Sequoia Rd, 54 Green Manor Cres, 186 Tree Lawn Blvd, 2563 Major Mackenzie Dr, 1050 Rutherford Rd, 509 Marc Santi Blvd, 95 Claudia Ave, 32 Winterlude Crt, 15 Wallenberg Dr, 233 Sweetriver Blvd

Smart City Task Force

The Smart City Task Force is scheduled to discuss the Vaughan Smart City Task Force Findings Report and the development of the 2022-2026 Term of Council Strategic Plan. The meeting also includes a presentation regarding innovation in stormwater pond management.

• Presentation on innovation in Vaughan's stormwater pond management
• Discussion of the Vaughan Smart City Task Force Findings Report
• Presentation on the development of the 2022-2026 Term of Council Strategic Plan

The Smart City Task Force approved its findings report in substantive form, allowing further suggestions only with Chair and Vice-Chair agreement. The task force also received presentations on stormwater pond management and the 2022-2026 Strategic Plan, along with member comments, but took no other formal decisions.

• Approved Smart City Task Force findings report in substantive form
• Received presentation on stormwater pond management
• Received presentation on 2022-2026 Strategic Plan
• Received open discussion comments

Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) (Public)

This is a closed-session Committee of the Whole meeting where council will discuss confidential items including land dispositions, a telecommunications tower, litigation, and zoning by-law appeals. All items are for discussion only, with no public decisions listed. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering agenda confirmation, disclosures, and communications.

• Sale of city lands: part of road allowance between Lots 10 and 11, Concession 8, and between Concessions 7 and 8 (Kipling Avenue)
• Bell Mobility Inc. new telecommunication tower at Concord/Thornhill Regional Park, 299 Racco Parkway
• Kirby Road extension property requirement from Dufferin Street to Bathurst Street
• Signing of a Transit Oriented Communities Agreement in Principle
• Zoning by-law amendments 038-2022 and 039-2022 repeal/replace transition provisions, appeals to Ontario Land Tribunal

Committee of the Whole (2)

The Committee of the Whole (2) is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a range of items, including an update on city-wide development charges and a community benefits charge strategy, a draft plan of condominium for the VMC East Block Residences, and a review of traffic measures on Napier Street. Other items include a pickleball study update, post-COVID by-law support for businesses, a coyote response strategy, and a side letter to amend the Alectra shareholders' agreement. The meeting also includes several proclamations and reports from task forces and committees.

• City-wide development charges update and community benefits charge strategy
• Draft plan of condominium for VMC East Block Residences at 1000 Portage Parkway and 7890 Jane St
• Request for parkland dedication relief for seniors rental housing at 9800 Bathurst Street
• Napier Street area traffic review with closure and speed limit options
• Side letter to amend the Alectra unanimous shareholders' agreement

Committee of the Whole (Working Session)

The Committee of the Whole is holding a working session to review presentations on community services and planning. Topics include an implementation strategy for an age-friendly community and a draft update for the Maple Heritage Conservation District Core Plan.

• Presentation on Vaughan Age-Friendly Community Action Plan & Implementation Strategy
• Presentation of the draft Maple Heritage Conservation District Core Plan Update
• Review of the Strata Title Arrangement Update Report

Committee of the Whole (1)

The Committee of the Whole will discuss several development files, including a condominium draft plan on Islington Avenue and a telecommunication tower on Martin Grove Road. The agenda also includes reviews of the 2022-2026 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan and the 2021 building permit fees report.

• Kingsmen (Islington) Inc. draft plan of condominium at 9560-9590 Islington Avenue
• Site development for telecommunication tower at 7515 Martin Grove Road
• Site development at 12368 and 12370 Keele Street
• City of Vaughan’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan and Multi-Year Action Plan (2022-2026)
• Road closures for parts of Simcoe Street and Station Street

Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting)

The Committee of the Whole received information items regarding multiple land use and zoning amendments. These items include proposed changes for properties on Highway 27, Highway 50, Atkinson Avenue, Bathurst Street, Steeles Avenue West, and Major Mackenzie Drive West.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 9650 Highway 27 vicinity
• Zoning By-law amendment for Highway 50 and Langstaff Road vicinity
• Zoning By-law amendment for 300 Atkinson Avenue
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 8001 Bathurst Street
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for 2600 and 2700 Steeles Avenue West

Ready, Resilient and Resourceful Committee

The Ready, Resilient and Resourceful Committee is reviewing the City Manager's reports regarding the two-year strategic review of COVID-19 response efforts. The meeting also includes updates on business reintegration plans and the 2021 pandemic response report.

• Two-year strategic review of COVID-19 response efforts and next steps
• Update regarding COVID-19 business reintegration and reopening plan
• COVID-19 Pandemic Response Report 2021

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Vaughan Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically to discuss several items, including a project search presentation, a draft Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan, and a 2023-2026 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan. The agenda includes standard procedural items like confirmation of agenda and disclosure of interest. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Human Resources, Recreation Services and York Catholic District School Board on Project Search
• Presentation by Diversity and Inclusion Officer on Draft Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan
• Discussion of 2023-2026 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

Older Adult Task Force

The Vaughan Older Adult Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss the Age-Friendly Community Action Plan and a review of library services for older adults. The agenda includes routine items like agenda confirmation and disclosure of interest, with presentations from consultants and library staff.

• Presentation of the Age-Friendly Community Action Plan by Jodi Bell, J. Consulting Group
• Older Adult Library Services Review by Lisa McDonough, Deputy CEO, Vaughan Public Libraries
• Communications item 0328-22 OATF Communications.pdf

Committee of Adjustment

The Vaughan Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to hear 11 applications for minor variances to the zoning by-law. The agenda lists the applications by address but provides no details on the nature of each variance. Public comments can be submitted by email, and deputations require registration.

• 395 Peter Rupert Ave
• 40 Adriana Louise Dr
• 57 Lady Nadia Dr
• 563 Wycliffe Ave
• 10019 Keele St

Transportation and Infrastructure Task Force

The Transportation and Infrastructure Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss the development of the 2022-2026 Term of Council Strategic Plan, receive verbal updates on sub-committee final recommendations and draft finding reports, and handle routine agenda items. Public comments can be submitted by email. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Development of the 2022-2026 Term of Council Strategic Plan presentation
• Sub-Committee Final Recommendations verbal update
• Draft Finding Reports for Comments verbal update
• Communications item 0323-22 TITF Communications.pdf

Heritage Vaughan Committee

This is the agenda for the Heritage Vaughan Committee meeting of March 22, 2022. The agenda text is entirely procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. No substantive business is scheduled for discussion.

Council

Vaughan Council is meeting electronically to consider reports from Committee of the Whole, including a zoning by-law amendment to repeal and replace transition provisions, several development applications (official plan and zoning amendments, site plans, and a draft subdivision), and various administrative items such as water by-law updates, speed limit revisions, and road closures. The agenda also includes ceremonial presentations, communications, and a closed session for property matters.

• Zoning By-law Amendment Z.21.052 to repeal and replace transition provisions of City-wide Comprehensive Zoning By-law 001-2021 (By-laws 038-2022 and 039-2022)
• Official Plan Amendment OP.16.006 for 7700 Bathurst Street (Torgan Group) - proposed height and density
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z.19.026 and Site Development DA.19.079 for Woodbridge Transmissions Ltd. near Regional Road 27 and Innovation Drive
• Site Development DA.21.022 for 53 Jacob Keffer Parkway (York Region)
• Water By-law Update with proposed amendments

Council approved an Official Plan amendment for 7700 Bathurst Street, allowing a maximum of 750 residential units in two buildings, and required a cost-sharing agreement for roads and services in the Promenade Centre Secondary Plan Area. Council also adopted a resolution urging the province to consult municipalities on housing affordability and to replace the Ontario Land Tribunal. Several by-laws were enacted, including zoning amendments and land acquisitions for the Black Creek Renewal Program.

• Approved Official Plan Amendment OP.16.006 for 7700 Bathurst St, allowing max 750 units in two buildings
• Approved resolution requesting province to consult municipalities on housing affordability and replace OLT
• Enacted By-law 052-2022 to acquire lands along Jane Street for Black Creek Renewal Program
• Approved confidential transfer of lands to York University for Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct
• Approved confidential update on Sports Village
• Proclaimed April 4-8, 2022 as Archives Awareness Week
• Adopted minutes of February 15, 2022 meeting
• Enacted 16 by-laws including zoning amendments and road closures

Special Council (Closed Session) Education Session

This is a Special Council meeting held in closed session as an education session. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive public items for decision or discussion.

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force met electronically to review the City of Vaughan Strategic Plan (2022-2026) and present its findings report and recommendations to Council. The meeting included a presentation by StrategyCorp and an update from the Diversity and Inclusion Officer regarding the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan. No specific dollar amounts or new ordinances were listed in the agenda.

• Review of City of Vaughan Strategic Plan (2022-2026)
• Presentation of Findings Report and Recommendations to Council
• Update on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan by the Diversity and Inclusion Officer

Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force

The Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force is meeting to discuss the final draft of its findings report and to hear a presentation from StrategyCorp on developing the 2022-2026 Term of Council Strategic Plan. The agenda also includes routine items such as confirmation of the agenda, disclosure of interest, and communications.

• Final draft of the Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force Findings Report (discussion)
• Development of the 2022-2026 Term of Council Strategic Plan (presentation by StrategyCorp)
• Communications item 0316_22 EGOTF Communications.pdf

The Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force approved the final draft of its findings report in substantive form, as amended, with further suggestions allowed on agreement of the chair and vice chair. The task force also received a presentation from StrategyCorp on the 2022-2026 term of council strategic plan. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved final findings report in substantive form, as amended
• Received discussion on final findings report
• Received StrategyCorp presentation on 2022-2026 strategic plan
• Received discussion on strategic plan development

VMC Sub-Committee

This agenda for the Vaughan VMC Sub-Committee meeting on March 8, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document provides no substantive content for residents.

Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting)

The Committee of the Whole is holding a public meeting to consider general and site-specific amendments to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 001-2021, under file Z.21.052. The item is presented as an information item from the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Growth Management. Public comments may be submitted by email or by pre-registering to speak.

• General and site-specific amendments to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 001-2021 (file Z.21.052)
• Location map and proposed amendments attachments included

Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) (Public)

This is a closed-session Committee of the Whole meeting, so the public portion is limited to agenda confirmation and disclosure. The committee will discuss property acquisitions for the Black Creek Renewal Program and Infrastructure Ontario lands, updates on the Vaughan Non-Profit Housing Corporation, and several litigation matters, including Ontario Land Tribunal appeals.

• Property acquisition for Black Creek Renewal Program (former Jane Street right-of-way)
• Property acquisition for Infrastructure Ontario lands at Kipling Avenue and Highway 407
• Property acquisition at 0 Peelar Road (southeast corner of Jane Street and Peelar Road)
• Ontario Land Tribunal appeals involving Yonge & Steeles Developments Inc. and others
• Update on Vaughan Non-Profit Housing Corporation

Committee of the Whole (2)

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing several municipal items including a site development file for 101 Edgeley Boulevard and proposed speed limit reductions on various city roadways. The agenda also includes discussions on the Kleinburg Business Improvement Area budget, road closures on Eagle Rock Way and Milani Boulevard, and updates to business sign by-laws.

• Site development for Penguin-Calloway (Vaughan) Inc. at 101 Edgeley Boulevard
• 2022 Kleinburg Business Improvement Area (KBIA) budget and levy
• Proposed 2022 speed limit revisions on several city roadways
• Road closures for parts of Eagle Rock Way and Milani Boulevard
• Request for single source procurement for water/wastewater/stormwater billing services transition

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is reviewing several scheduled applications. Two items, located at 3310 Steeles Avenue and 8550 Pine Valley Drive, have been adjourned to future hearing dates.

• B002/22 (3310 Steeles Avenue) adjourned to March 24, 2022
• A241/21 (8550 Pine Valley Drive) adjourned to April 14, 2022
• Application at 146 Pieta Place
• Application at 79 Cedarpoint Crt
• Application at 206 Via Teodoro

Committee of the Whole (Working Session)

The Committee of the Whole (Working Session) is meeting electronically to discuss the MoveSmart Mobility Management Strategy Annual Progress Report, presented by the Deputy City Manager, Public Works. The agenda includes routine items like agenda confirmation and disclosure of interest, with the main substantive item being the MoveSmart report and its attachments.

• MoveSmart Mobility Management Strategy Annual Progress Report
• 2022 MoveSmart Annual Report (Attachment 1)
• Communications item 0302_22 WS Communications.pdf

Committee of the Whole (1)

The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on a range of planning and public works items. Key items include a proposed amendment to the city-wide zoning by-law to repeal and replace transition provisions, updates on the North Maple Regional Park, several development applications, the annual drinking water system report, and a water by-law update. The committee will also consider a resolution for a rainbow crosswalk and receive reports from task forces.

• Zoning by-law amendment Z.21.052 to repeal and replace transition provisions of City-wide Comprehensive Zoning By-law 001-2021
• Official Plan Amendment OP.16.006 for 7700 Bathurst Street (Torgan Group) proposing height and density changes
• Zoning by-law amendment Z.19.026 and site development DA.19.079 near Regional Road 27 and Innovation Drive
• Site development application DA.21.022 for 53 Jacob Keffer Parkway (York Region)
• Annual Drinking Water System Report and Water By-law Update

The Committee of the Whole recommended approving a zoning by-law amendment for Woodbridge Transmissions, draft approval of a York Region paramedic station, water by-law amendments, and a rainbow crosswalk pilot project. It also deferred a decision on the Torgan Group official plan amendment to the March 22 Council meeting.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment Z.19.026 for Woodbridge Transmissions (rezoning to C7 Service Commercial)
• Draft approved site development DA.19.079 for Woodbridge Transmissions (3 commercial buildings, 1,642 m² GFA)
• Draft approved site development DA.21.022 for York Region paramedic response station at 53 Jacob Keffer Parkway
• Authorized amendments to the Water By-law per Attachments 1 and 2
• Approved Rainbow Crosswalk Pilot Project on City Hall property for June 2022
• Deferred OP.16.006 (Torgan Group, 7700 Bathurst St.) to Council meeting of March 22, 2022
• Received North Maple Regional Park development update for information
• Received Annual Drinking Water System Report for information

Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting)

The Committee of the Whole received information items regarding multiple land use amendments and subdivision plans. These items, presented by the Deputy City Manager of Planning and Growth Management, include zoning changes and official plan amendments for various properties in the city.

• Zoning By-law Amendment for 9575 Keele Street (vicinity of Keele St and Knightwood Ave)
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 8940 Bathurst Street
• Draft Plan of Subdivision for 216 and 220 Doughton Road
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments for 3812 Major Mackenzie Drive West

Older Adult Task Force

The Vaughan Older Adult Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss the development of the 2022-2026 Term of Council Strategic Plan, with a presentation by StrategyCorp, and a draft Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan presented by the Diversity and Inclusion Officer. The agenda also includes routine items such as confirmation of agenda, disclosure of interest, and communications.

• Development of the 2022-2026 Term of Council Strategic Plan
• Presentation by StrategyCorp on strategic plan
• Draft Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan
• Presentation by the Diversity and Inclusion Officer
• Communications item 0228-22 OATF Communications.pdf

The Older Adult Task Force met on February 28, 2022, and received two presentations: one on the 2022-2026 Term of Council Strategic Plan and one on the draft Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan. Members provided comments on both, but no formal decisions or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 4:10 p.m.

• Received presentation on 2022-2026 Term of Council Strategic Plan
• Received comments from Task Force members on strategic plan
• Received verbal presentation on draft Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan
• Received comments from Task Force members on DEI plan

Smart City Task Force

The Vaughan Smart City Task Force is holding an electronic meeting to discuss smart city projects, a findings report, and a cultural action plan with Ramla, Israel. The agenda includes communications, open discussion, and adoption of items. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda itself.

• Presentation on Vaughan-Ramla Israel Cultural Action Plan
• Discussion of Smart City Projects led by Smart City Team
• Verbal update on Smart City Task Force Findings Report
• Communications item 0222-22 SCTF Communications.pdf

The Smart City Task Force met and received presentations and verbal updates on the Vaughan-Ramla Israel Cultural Action Plan, Smart City Projects, and the Smart City Task Force Findings Report. No formal decisions were made; all items were received for information only.

• Received presentation on Vaughan-Ramla Israel Cultural Action Plan
• Received verbal update on Smart City Projects
• Received verbal update on Smart City Task Force Findings Report
• Received comments from Task Force members during open discussion

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The City of Vaughan Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting electronically on February 22, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. The agenda includes presentations on a Service Animal Initiative by Vaughan Animal Services, an update on the Age-Friendly Community Action Plan, and the Inclusive Communities Grant. The committee will also receive an update on the 2021 Annual Accessibility Status Report and discuss adding additional committee meetings. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion and presentation.

• Service Animal Initiative presentation by Vaughan Animal Services
• Update on Age-Friendly Community Action Plan by Jodi Ball, J Consulting Group
• Inclusive Communities Grant presentation by Corporate and Strategic Communications
• 2021 Annual Accessibility Status Report update by Human Resources
• New business: additional committee meetings

The Accessibility Advisory Committee endorsed the Inclusive Communities Grant application for 2022-23. It also received presentations on the Service Animal Initiative and the Age-Friendly Community Action Plan, and requested a report back on the latter in Q2 of 2023. The committee received the 2021 Annual Accessibility Status Report and decided to hold additional meetings on March 29 and May 31, 2022.

• Endorsed the Inclusive Communities Grant application for 2022-23.
• Received the Service Animal Initiative presentation and comments.
• Received the Age-Friendly Community Action Plan presentation and comments.
• Requested the Recreation Manager to report back on the Age-Friendly plan in Q2 of 2023.
• Received the 2021 Annual Accessibility Status Report update.
• Requested distribution of the 2021 Annual Accessibility Status Report to the committee.
• Decided to hold additional meetings on March 29 and May 31, 2022.

Vaughan Public Library Board

This agenda for the Vaughan Public Library Board meeting on February 17, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force will discuss several community initiatives, including an update on the Age-Friendly Community Action Plan. The meeting also includes presentations regarding the Inclusive Communities Grant and a Service Animal Initiative.

• Update on the Age-Friendly Community Action Plan
• Inclusive Communities Grant presentation
• Service Animal Initiative presentation
• Discussion of Findings Report and Recommendations to Council
• Update on Addressing Anti-Black Racism Project

Economic Prosperity Task Force

The Vaughan Economic Prosperity Task Force is meeting electronically to receive updates and presentations on its engagement project, findings report, and the development of the 2022-2026 Term of Council Strategic Plan. The agenda includes updates from the Director of Economic Development on items like the Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct and Advantage Vaughan, plus a communications update. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion and information.

• Presentation and discussion on Economic Prosperity Task Force Engagement Project update by Maximum City
• Update on Economic Prosperity Task Force Findings Report by Director, Economic Development
• Council reports for information: Innovation next steps, Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct update, Advantage Vaughan
• Update on Advantage Vaughan and Talent City
• Presentation and discussion on 2022-2026 Term of Council Strategic Plan by StrategyCorp

The Economic Prosperity Task Force received updates and presentations on its engagement project, findings report, council reports, Advantage Vaughan and Talent City, and communications. No formal decisions were made; all items were received for information. The meeting lost quorum and adjourned at 10:06 a.m.

• Received discussion and presentation on the Economic Prosperity Task Force Engagement Project update.
• Received comments from the Director of Economic Development on the Findings Report.
• Received comments and presentation material on Council Reports for information.
• Received comments and presentation material on Advantage Vaughan and Talent City.
• Received staff presentation and communication on the Communications Update.

Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force

The Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force is meeting to discuss two items: possible term limits on the City Manager position and a status update on the task force's findings report. The agenda is otherwise procedural, covering agenda confirmation, disclosures, communications, and new business.

• Discussion of term limits on the City Manager position
• Status update on the Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force Findings Report

The Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force met on February 16, 2022, and discussed two items: term limits on the City Manager position and a status update on the task force's findings report. Both discussions were received, with no formal decisions, approvals, or recommendations made. The meeting adjourned at 5:48 p.m.

• Discussion on term limits for City Manager received
• Status update on findings report received

Heritage Vaughan Committee

This agenda for the Heritage Vaughan Committee meeting on February 16, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document appears to be a placeholder with no substantive content for residents to review.

Ready, Resilient and Resourceful Committee

This is the agenda for the Vaughan Ready, Resilient and Resourceful Committee meeting on February 15, 2022. The agenda text is entirely boilerplate from the eSCRIBE software interface, with no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The meeting appears to be procedural only, with no concrete business specified.

• No agenda items listed
• No reports or attachments referenced
• No decisions or discussions identified

Committee of Adjustment

The Vaughan Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to hear 12 applications for minor variances to the zoning by-law at various residential properties. The committee will also receive public deputations on four of the applications and consider one adjournment request. One application (A266/21) has already been adjourned to March 3, 2022.

• 12 minor variance applications at properties including 16 Cavalier Cres, 31 Old Forest Lane, 1252 Centre St, 9 Parkway Ave, 88 Abbruze Crt, 18 Leor Crt, 70 Redtree Dr, 160 Nevada Cres, 133 Adriana Louise Dr, 104 Downing Blvd, 48 Hailsham Crt, 96 Kleinsridge
• Public deputations scheduled for applications at 22 Leor Court, 170 Nevada Crescent, and 8395 Jane Street
• Application A266/21 (104 Downing Blvd) adjourned to March 3, 2022
• Meeting held electronically; public comments by email, deputations by registration

Committee of the Whole (Working Session)

The Committee of the Whole is holding a working session to discuss two main items: a parkland dedication guideline study and Phase 3 of Vaughan's economic development response to COVID-19. The meeting is electronic, with public comments accepted by email or phone. No decisions are being made at this working session; items will be discussed for potential future action.

• Parkland dedication guideline study with attachments on study considerations and growth/intensification areas
• Advantage Vaughan Phase 3: economic development response to COVID-19, including Starter Company Plus and Talent City Vaughan program criteria

Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) (Public)

This is a closed-session Committee of the Whole meeting. Members will consider a land exchange with two companies on Commerce Street in the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre, discuss Ontario Land Tribunal appeals for properties on Highway 7 and Hawman Avenue, and review a proposal for the VMC Urban Park. All items are under closed-session exemptions for land acquisition/disposition and litigation.

• Land exchange with 2748355 Canada Inc and RP B3S Holdings Inc on Commerce Street (VMC)
• Ontario Land Tribunal appeals OLT-21-001221 for 5217/5225 Highway 7 and 26/32 Hawman Avenue
• VMC Urban Park proposal (land acquisition/disposition)
• 28 communications attached for the OLT appeal item

Vaughan Healthcare Precinct Advisory Task Force

This is the agenda for the Vaughan Healthcare Precinct Advisory Task Force meeting on February 7, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion.

Older Adult Task Force

The Vaughan Older Adult Task Force is meeting electronically to receive presentations on housing services for older adults from York Region and an update on the Age-Friendly Community Action Plan. The agenda also includes routine items like confirmation of the agenda, disclosure of interest, and communications. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Presentation by Heather Tillock, Manager, Community Partnerships and Support Services, York Region, on housing services
• Update on the Age-Friendly Community Action Plan by Jodi Ball, J Consulting Group
• Communications item 0131-22 OATF Communications.pdf

The Older Adult Task Force received presentations on housing services, the Age-Friendly Community Action Plan, and the Inclusive Community Grant program. It supported staff's recommended project to apply for funding through the Inclusive Community Grant to help implement the action plan. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Supported application to Ontario Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility for Inclusive Community Grant funding
• Received presentation on Housing Services from York Region
• Received presentation on Age-Friendly Community Action Plan
• Received presentation on Inclusive Community Grants Program 2022-23

Transportation and Infrastructure Task Force

This is a routine electronic meeting of Vaughan's Transportation and Infrastructure Task Force. The agenda includes verbal updates from sub-committees on system sustainability and innovation, plus an update on a member vacancy. No decisions or detailed proposals are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Status update from sub-committees on improving system sustainability and channeling innovation
• Update on member vacancy

The Transportation and Infrastructure Task Force met and received status updates from two sub-committees (Improving System Sustainability and Channeling Innovation) and information from the Deputy City Manager on next steps. It noted that the original Metrolinx representative will no longer attend, with another representative to be confirmed for the remaining two meetings, and kept membership as status quo. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Received status updates from Improving System Sustainability and Channeling Innovation sub-committees
• Noted Metrolinx representative change; another to be confirmed for remaining meetings
• Kept Task Force membership as status quo
• Received information from Deputy City Manager on next steps

Ready, Resilient and Resourceful Committee

This agenda for the Vaughan Ready, Resilient and Resourceful Committee meeting on 2022-01-25 contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Council

Vaughan Council is meeting electronically to consider reports from the Committee of the Whole, including the 2022 interim property tax levy, a temporary borrowing by-law, zoning by-law amendments, and several development applications. The meeting also includes ceremonial presentations and new business items on Access Vaughan and the snow removal program.

• Interim property tax levy for 2022 (By-law 007-2022)
• Temporary borrowing up to $215,400,000 (By-law 008-2022)
• Zoning by-law amendments for Belmont Properties near Weston Road and Major Mackenzie Drive West
• Proposed street name for GB (Vaughan Seven) Limited Partnership near Highway 7 and Maplecrete Road
• 2022 Contribution Rebate Program

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, repealed a part lot control by-law, and enacted by-laws authorizing the sale of city land to 1406979 Ontario Limited and Metrolinx.

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

Audit Committee

The Vaughan Audit Committee is meeting electronically to discuss two reports from the Director of Internal Audit: the 2021 External Quality Assessment results and the 2022 Internal Audit Risk-Based Work Plan. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as confirmation of the agenda, disclosure of interest, and communications.

• 2021 External Quality Assessment Results with attachments including Independent Validation Statement and Client Survey Results
• 2022 Internal Audit Risk Based Work Plan

The Audit Committee approved the 2021 External Quality Assessment results and the 2022 Internal Audit Risk Based Work Plan, both as recommended by the Director of Internal Audit. The committee also agreed to change its Chair and Vice-Chair positions, with Councillor DeFrancesca becoming Chair and Councillor Yeung Racco becoming Vice-Chair. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2021 External Quality Assessment results (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Internal Audit Risk Based Work Plan (unanimous)
• Changed Chair to Councillor DeFrancesca and Vice-Chair to Councillor Yeung Racco

Committee of Adjustment

The Vaughan Committee of Adjustment is meeting electronically to hear 20 scheduled applications for minor variances and one public deputation. The agenda lists applications at specific addresses across the city, including 6701 Highway 7, 21 Marycroft Avenue, and 1930 Rutherford Road. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; it only lists items for discussion.

• Public deputation by Joseph Aballe regarding 8560 Pine Valley Drive (A241/21)
• 20 minor variance applications, including 6701 Highway 7 (multiple files), 21 Marycroft Ave, 96 Kleinsridge, 11 Rossmull Cres, 52 Goodman Cres, 95 Northern Pines Blvd, 8550 Pine Valley Dr, 5 Boone Cres, 196 Klein Mills Rd, 50 Endless Circ, 31 Disera Dr, 27 Rainbows End, 1930 Rutherford Rd, 7 Firglen Ridge, 2050 Steeles Ave W, 15 Naylor St
• Electronic meeting; City Hall closed to public; comments by email or deputation registration by phone

Vaughan Public Library Board

This agenda for the Vaughan Public Library Board meeting on January 20, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for decision or discussion. No specific topics, reports, or actions are listed.

Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force

The Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force is meeting to discuss two items: the CAMA process for city manager performance evaluations, with a guest speaker from Mississauga, and concerns about the lobbyist registry's lack of registrations and potential risks. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are marked as discussion items.

• Discussion of CAMA process for city manager performance evaluations with guest speaker Councillor Pat Saito, City of Mississauga
• Discussion of lobbyist registry concerns regarding lack of registration and potential risks (referred item with attachment)

The Effective Governance and Oversight Task Force met and received two presentations: one from Councillor Pat Saito of Mississauga on the CAMA process for City Manager performance evaluations, and another from Suzanne Craig, Integrity Commissioner & Lobbyist Registrar, on concerns with lack of registration and potential risks. No formal decisions were made; the items were received for information.

• Received presentation on CAMA process for City Manager performance evaluations
• Received presentation on lobbyist registry concerns and potential risks

Heritage Vaughan Committee

Heritage Vaughan Committee is meeting electronically to consider a proposal to demolish an existing structure and construct a new building at 10 Mill Street in the Thornhill Heritage Conservation District. The committee will review a staff report and supporting documents, including a cultural heritage impact assessment. The meeting also includes routine items such as agenda confirmation, disclosure of interest, and communications.

• Demolition of existing structure and proposed new construction at 10 Mill Street, Thornhill Heritage Conservation District
• Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment for 10 Mill Street
• Proposed elevations, site plan, materials, arborist report, and landscape plan for 10 Mill Street

The Heritage Vaughan Committee recommended that Council approve the demolition of the existing structure and proposed new construction at 10 Mill Street, Thornhill Heritage Conservation District, under Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act, subject to conditions. The committee also received a staff communication about Woodbridge Streetscape Sign Revisions. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Recommended Council approve demolition and new construction at 10 Mill Street (unanimous)
• Received staff communication on Woodbridge Streetscape Sign Revisions

Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The Vaughan Diversity and Inclusion Task Force is meeting electronically to discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) considerations for the CSO and FA policies, facilitated by Optimus SBR. They will also review a findings report and recommendations to Council. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as confirmation of agenda, disclosure of interest, and communications.

• Discussion of DEI considerations for CSO and FA policies
• Findings report and recommendations to Council
• Facilitated by Optimus SBR, Toronto

The Diversity and Inclusion Task Force received a presentation on DEI considerations for the CSO and FA policies, and directed staff to circulate past meeting minutes for review. The Task Force also recommended that the City consider installing a rainbow crosswalk at an appropriate location. No formal decisions were made; all items are recommendations to Council.

• Received verbal presentation from Optimus SBR on DEI considerations for CSO and FA policies
• Advised staff to circulate past meeting minutes for review and recommendations
• Recommended City consider installing a rainbow crosswalk at an appropriate location

Committee of the Whole (Working Session)

This agenda for the Vaughan Committee of the Whole Working Session on January 19, 2022, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, reports, or decisions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content, with no specific topics, motions, or discussions identified for the meeting.

Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting)

The Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting) will hold a public hearing on three planning items: an official plan and zoning amendment for a development near Highway 7 and New Huntington Road, a zoning and subdivision amendment at 1600 Teston Road, and proposed amendments to the transition provisions of the city-wide zoning by-law 001-2021. The meeting is electronic; public comments can be submitted by email or by pre-registering to speak.

• Official Plan Amendment OP.21.018 and Zoning By-law Amendment Z.21.037 by Seven 427 Developments Inc. near Highway 7 and New Huntington Road
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z.21.046 and Draft Plan of Subdivision Amendment 19T-17V009 by Teston Sands Inc. at 1600 Teston Road, near Dufferin Street
• Zoning By-law Amendment Z.21.052: amendments to transition provisions of City-Wide Comprehensive Zoning By-law 001-2021

Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) (Public)

This is a closed-session Committee of the Whole meeting. The only substantive item is a discussion of appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal regarding the City-Wide Comprehensive Zoning By-law 001-2021, under litigation or potential litigation. The rest of the agenda is procedural.

• City-Wide Comprehensive Zoning By-law 001-2021 appeals to the Ontario Land Tribunal (closed session, litigation)

Committee of the Whole (1)

The Committee of the Whole is meeting electronically to discuss and potentially adopt several financial and planning items. Key decisions include the 2022 interim property tax levy and a temporary borrowing by-law, along with zoning amendments and a proposed street name. The committee will also receive reports on York Region transportation projects and consider a request from Rabbi Shalom Bakshi to become the sole tenant of Vellore Hall.

• Interim property tax levy for 2022 (all wards)
• 2022 temporary borrowing by-law
• Administrative amendments to City-Wide Comprehensive Zoning By-Law 001-2021
• Zoning by-law and site development application for Belmont Properties (Weston) Inc. near Weston Road and Major Mackenzie Drive West
• Proposed street name for GB (Vaughan Seven) Limited Partnership near Highway 7 and Maplecrete Road