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Council

September 26, 2023

Who was there

Present (9): Chris Ainsworth, Rosanna DeFrancesca, Mario Ferri, Marilyn Iafrate, Linda Jackson, Gila Martow, Mario G. Racco, Gino Rosati, Adriano Volpentesta

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (16 motions)

16 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the following addendums be added to the agenda: 1. BY-LAW NUMBER 150-2023 (Delegation By-law 005-2018) A By-law to exempt Blocks 2 and 3, and Part of Block 4, Plan 65M-4578 from the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act. Page 2 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 2. BY-LAW NUMBER 151-2023 (Delegation By-law 005-2018) A By-law to exempt Lots 2, 3, and 4, Plan M1991 from the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act. 3. BY-LAW NUMBER 152-2023 (Delegation By-law 005-2018) A By-law to extend the time period specified for expiration in By-law 116-2021, which exempts Block 7, Plan 65M-4681 from the Part Lot Control provisions of the Planning Act.
Moved by Regional Councillor Jackson, seconded by Councillor Iafrate
Carried Unanimously
THAT the minutes of the Council meeting of June 20, 2023 and Special Council meeting of September 12, 2023 be adopted as presented.
Moved by Regional Councillor Ferri, seconded by Councillor Volpentesta
Carried
THAT Communications C1 to C20 inclusive be received and referred to their respective items on the agenda.
Moved by Councillor Martow, seconded by Councillor Ainsworth
Carried
THAT Items 1 to 17 of the Committee of the Whole (1) Report No. 31, with the exception of the items identified for separate discussion, BE APPROVED and the recommendations therein be adopted; THAT Items 1 to 5 of the Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting) Report No. 33, BE APPROVED and the recommendations therein be adopted; THAT Item 1 of the Special Committee of the Whole (Working Session) Report No. 34, BE APPROVED and the recommendations therein be adopted; THAT Items 1 and 2 of the Committee of the Whole (Working Session) Report No. 35, BE APPROVED and the recommendations therein be adopted; and THAT Items 1 to 5 of the Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting) Report No. 36, with the exception of the item identified for separate discussion, BE APPROVED and the recommendations therein be adopted. THAT Items 1 to 25 of the Committee of the Whole (2) Report No. 37, with the exception of the items identified for separate discussion, BE APPROVED and the recommendations therein be adopted. THAT Items 1 to 6 of the Committee of the Whole (Closed) Report No. 38, with the exception of the item identified for separate discussion, BE APPROVED and the recommendations therein be adopted.
Moved by Councillor DeFrancesca, seconded by Councillor Ainsworth
Carried
THAT Item 2, Committee of the Whole Report No. 31, be adopted and amended, as follows: Page 5 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 By approving the following: That as a condition of the Block 55 West Block Plan approval in recommendation #1, the owners of the properties at the south end of the block plan shall: 1. meet on site with the residents to discuss the 10m no build zone and if in the discussions, there are areas identified as needing additional trees, the owners will plant them as part of the landscape plan and the Draft Plan of Subdivision process; 2. That a committee or community room be provided, if required, to host this meeting with the residents, the Mayor, the Local Councillor and any Regional Councillors who wish to attend; and the meeting takes place prior to the end of October 2023; and 3. subject to further review and discussions with staff, community consultation, and potential application of parkland credit, as part of the related draft plan of subdivision applications, provide additional buffer to the property line such as a single loaded road adjacent to the property line as may be required; and By receiving the following Communications: C1. Alex & Lisa Vitaro, dated September 12, 2023; C12. Suzi Recine and Uzzo Calderaro, The Friends to Conserve Kleinburg, dated September 25, 2023; C13. Julie DeCicco, Hazelridge Court, Vaughan, dated September 25, 2023; C17. David R. Donnelly, Donnelly Law, Carlaw Ave, Toronto, dated September 25, 2023; C18. Da
Moved by Councillor Iafrate, seconded by Councillor Martow
Carried
THAT Item 5, Committee of the Whole Report No. 31, be adopted without amendment.
Moved by Councillor Ainsworth, seconded by Councillor Martow
Carried
THAT Item 9, Committee of the Whole Report No. 31, be adopted and amended, as follows: By deferring consideration of this matter to the October 17, 2023 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Martow, seconded by Councillor Ainsworth
Carried
THAT Item 3, Committee of the Whole (Public Meeting) Report No. 36, be adopted and amended, as follows: Page 7 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 By approving the use of the Pierre Berton Heritage Centre for a meeting taking place on September 28, 2023, with the residents and the developer; and By receiving the following Communications: C4. Irene Ford, dated September 13, 2023; and C5. Domenic Mariani, dated September 18, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Iafrate, seconded by Councillor DeFrancesca
Carried
THAT Item 5, Committee of the Whole Report No. 37, be adopted without amendment.
Moved by Councillor Martow, seconded by Councillor Volpentesta
Carried
THAT Item 11, Committee of the Whole Report No. 37, be adopted without amendment.
Moved by Regional Councillor Racco, seconded by Councillor Martow
Carried
That Council resolve into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing the following matter: Page 8 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 3. ONTARIO LAND TRIBUNAL APPEALS OLT CASE NO. OLT-23-000324 - 1494096 ONTARIO INC. 80 GLEN SHIELDS AVENUE FILES: OP.21.030, Z.21.058 AND DA.21.072 (Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Report No. 38, Item 3) (litigation or potential litigation)
Moved by Councillor DeFrancesca, seconded by Councillor Iafrate
Carried
THAT Council reconvene at 2:25 p.m.
Moved by Councillor DeFrancesca, seconded by Regional Councillor Jackson
Carried
THAT Item 3, Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Report No. 38, be adopted and amended, as follows: Page 9 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 By approving the confidential recommendations contained in Communication C10, confidential memorandum from the Deputy City Manager Legal and Administrative Services & City Solicitor and the Deputy City Manager, Planning and Growth Management, dated September 26, 2023; By receiving the confidential report, dated September 19, 2923; and By receiving Communication C14 from Jean-François Obregón, Laurel Valley Court., Concord, dated September 25, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Martow, seconded by Councillor Ainsworth
Carried
1) That the recommendations contained in Communications C11, memorandum from the Deputy City Manager, Legal and Administrative Services & City Solicitor, dated September 26, 2023, as it related to By-laws 119-2023 to 130-2023, be approved; 2) That the following Communications be received: C6. Jenny See, Public Works and Government Services, Yonge Street, Toronto, dated September 14, 2023, as it relates to By-Law 146- 2023; and C7. Memorandum from the Deputy City Manager Corporate Services, City Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer, dated September 21, 2023, as it relates to By-Law 131-2023; and THAT the following by-laws be passed: BY-LAW NUMBER 113-2023 A By-law to designate by Number an amendment to City of Vaughan By-law 001-2021, as amended, as effected by the Ontario Land Tribunal. (File Z.21.040, Relate File OP.21.019, 3812 Major Mackenzie Drive West, G Group Major Mackenzie Inc., located at the northwest corner of Major Mackenzie Drive West and Weston Road, being in Part of Lot 21, Concession 6, City of Vaughan.)( OLT, June 28, 2023, Case No. OLT OLT- 22-004083) Page 10 COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 BY-LAW NUMBER 114-2023 A By-law to designate by Number an amendment to City of Vaughan By-law 1- 88, as amended by By-law 234-2010, as effected by the Ontario Land Tribunal. (File Z.21.040, Related File OP.21.019, G Group Major Mackenzie Inc.located at the northwest corner of Major Mackenzie Drive West and Weston Road, being in Part of Lot 21, Concession 6,
Moved by Regional Councillor Ferri, seconded by Councillor DeFrancesca
Carried
THAT By-law Number 153-2023, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of Council at its meeting on September 26, 2023, be passed.
Moved by Councillor Iafrate, seconded by Regional Councillor Ferri
Carried
THAT the meeting adjourn at 2:26 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Volpentesta, seconded by Councillor Martow
Carried

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