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Part of Consent Motion on May 14, 2025
That the City affirm support for the Credit Valley Trail Strategy and work with CVC to develop a workplan that identifies immediate candidate parcels along with lands suitable for longer-term inclusion in the trail strategy;
That the workplan include resources and costing to develop a land catalogue and a list of necessary future studies (such as surveys, appraisals or environmental assessments); and
That staff report back to Council before September 2025 with the workplan, including any immediate candidate parcels identified through a high-level desktop exercise.
When a new subdivision contains a park or trail, the park or trail is typically constructed by the developer. Construction drawings are prepared by the developer’s landscape consultant and approved by the City’s Open Space Development Section (Community Services Department). The developer is entitled to compensation for the cost of the park or trail development through development Charges collected, specifically through Reserve #134 – DC: Recreation. This is detailed in Attachments 2, 4 and 6 - ‘Schedule D’ of the Subdivision Agreements for the three plans. Funding for the reimbursements must be approved by Council before payment for the completed works can be processed.
1. That the report from Karley Cianchino, Supervisor, Wetlands and Environmental Projects, Planning, Building and Growth Management, to the Committee of Council Meeting of April 2, 2025, Re: Budget Amendment and Recommendation Report: Donnelly Ponds Restoration Project – Ward 2,
be received; and
2. That a budget amendment be approved, and capital project 237485-002 be established in the amount of $366,750.00 for the Donnelly Ponds Restoration Project, with $251,750.00 funded by the Federal Government under Environment and Climate Change Canada and $115,000.00 funded from Reserve #4 via return of funding from 217485-001
7.3 Staff Report re: Application for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and to Amend the Zoning By-law, Greenvale Homes Ltd., KLM Planning Partners, 2648 Countryside Drive, Ward 10, File: OZS-2021-0065 PDC216-2024
1. That the report from Chinoye Sunny, Planner, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of December 9, 2024, re: Application for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and to Amend the Zoning By-law, Greenvale Homes Ltd., KLM Planning Partners, 2648 Countryside Drive, Ward 10, File: OZS-2021-0065, be received;
2. That the application for a Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by KLM Planning Partners on behalf of Greenvale Homes Ltd. be approved on the basis that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, and the City’s Official Plan, and for the reasons set out in this Recommendation Report;
3. That the amendments to the Zoning By-law generally in accordance with the attached Attachment 12 to this report be adopted; and
4. That no further notice of public meeting be required for the attached Zoning By-law Amendment as per Section 34(10.4) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. c.P. 13, as amended. Carried
- That the report from Angelo Ambrico, Manager, Development Services, to the Planning and Development Committee Meeting of November 4, 2024, re: Application to Temporarily Amend the Zoning By-law, Highway 50 Holdings Inc., First Gulf Corporation, 10120 Highway 50, Ward 10, File: OZS-2024-0029, be received;
- That the Application for Temporary Zoning By-law Amendment, Highway 50 Holdings Inc., First Gulf Corporation, 10120 Highway 50, Ward 10, File: OZS-2024-0029, be approved on the basis that it is consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, conforms to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, the Region of Peel Official Plan, and the City’s Official Plan, and for the reasons set out in the Recommendation Report;
- That the amendment to the Zoning By-law generally in accordance with the attached Attachment 11 to this report be adopted; and
- That no further notice or public meeting be required for the attached Zoning By-law Amendment pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. c.P. 13, as amended.
Carried
The applicant submitted an amendment to the Zoning By-Law and for a Draft Plan of Subdivision to permit a development of 238 single detached dwellings, 20 townhouse units, residential reserve blocks, a school block, a walkway block, natural heritage system blocks, a park block, and corresponding roadway and widening blocks.
The property is zoned ‘Agricultural’ (A) as per Zoning by By-law 270-2004, as amended. An amendment to the Zoning By-Law is required to permit the development. The draft Zoning By-Law is attached as Attachment 11.
The proposal is consistent with the Strategic Focus Area - Growing Urban Centres & Neighbourhoods. The proposal will facilitate an economy that thrives with communities that are strong and connected
The planned configuration of parklands within SP47 was anticipated to be secured through a parkland conveyance agreement between the City and landowner group. At this time, the parkland conveyance agreement is still being reviewed by City staff and the landowner group. Through the forthcoming draft approval of this subdivision application, appropriate conditions are to be included to ensure that subdivision registration cannot occur, until such time as the Parkland Conveyance Agreement is finalized, and signed off by the City and landowner group.
A Community Benefit Charge Agreement for Affordable Housing is currently being reviewed by the City and landowner group in Block 47-1. The purpose of the agreement is to secure the provision of thirty (30) secondary dwelling units within proposed subdivision developments among participating landowners, as well as an agreed upon cash contribution to satisfy contribution towards the City’s Community Benefit Charge By-law.
Sustainability Score : 29 of a possible 200 Bronze
To amend the Zoning By-law to a site specific Industrial Four (M4) zone to accommodate the proposed industrial development. Permitted uses on the site are summarized in Attachment 10, and include permissions for a warehouse, manufacturing facility, office, and a restaurant, alongside other accessory uses.
The subject application achieved a sustainability score of 28, which is 2 points shy of meeting the City’s Bronze threshold. There were challenges finding opportunities to obtain a higher score given the location, surrounding area and type of development that is proposed. The subject application proposes an industrial development in a location surrounded by land that are mostly vacant and planned for future industrial uses. This has created challenges to obtain points through the Built Environment, Mobility and Natural Environment and Parks categories. The City will work with the applicant to improve the sustainability score to meet a minimum bronze threshold at the Site Plan stage.
This was a missed opportunity for Council to reinforce the requirement to meet minimum threshold for sustainability.
That a budget amendment be approved, and a new capital project be established in the amount of $2,504,380.99 for the Etobicoke Creek wetland enhancement project, with funding from the Provincial Government, under the Province’s Wetland Conservation Partnership Program.
The applicant submitted an amendment to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a development of a 4-storey youth shelter building. The property is designated ‘Residential’ and ‘Open Space’ on Schedule A General Land Use Designations. The property is designated ‘Low Density Residential 2’ and ‘Primary Valleyland’ in the Credit Valley Secondary Plan (SP45). The proposal seeks to permit the requested use within the ‘Low Density Residential 2” designation and to remove the subject lands from the ‘Primary Valleyland’ designation. An Amendment to the Official Plan is required to facilitate the proposal. The draft Official Plan Amendment is attached as Attachment 11. The property is zoned ‘Residential Hamlet One’ (RHM1) as per Zoning by By-law 270-2004, as amended. An amendment to the Zoning By-law is required to permit the development. The draft Zoning By-law is attached as Attachment 11. The proposal is consistent with the Strategic Focus Area - Growing Urban Centres & Neighbourhoods. The proposal will facilitate a community that consists of various socio-economic backgrounds and provide safe and affordable housing for those aged 16 to 24 years old.
Council agreed to vary the order of business and dealt with this item after consideration of the by-laws.
The following motion was considered.
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C168-2023
Moved byRegional Councillor Santos
Seconded byRegional Councillor Kaur Brar
1. That the report from the Parks Maintenance & Forestry Division, re. Request to Begin Procurement – Construction of a Neighbourhood Park – Ward 4 (RM 16/2023), to the City Council Meeting of June 28, 2023, be received; and
2. That the Purchasing Agent be authorized to commence the procurement for the Construction of a Neighbourhood Park in Ward 4, subject to Council’s approval of By-law 118-2023.
Carried
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Council discussion took place with respect to a response from the Provincial Government regarding proportional funding for Emancipation Park servicing enhancements.
In response to questions from Council, staff outlined interim measures that have been or will be implemented in the park, and details on a recent meeting with staff at the Region of Peel.
A motion, moved by Regional Councillor Santos and seconded by Regional Councillor Keenan, was introduced to provide that a follow up letter be sent to the Province to advise of the interim measures the City has implemented for Emancipation Park, including Regional consultation, and to request an update and response to the City’s original letter.
The motion was considered as follows.
C109-2023
Moved byRegional Councillor Santos
Seconded byRegional Councillor Keenan
That a follow-up letter be sent to the Province to advise of the interim measures the City has implemented for Emancipation Park, including Regional consultation, and requesting an update and response to the City’s original letter.
Carried
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C097-2023
Moved byRegional Councillor Keenan
Seconded byCity Councillor Power
That By-law 66-2023, before Council at its Regular Meeting of April 19, 2023, be given the required number of readings, taken as read, and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk, and the Corporate Seal affixed thereto.
Carried
The by-law was passed as follows.
By-law 66-2023 – To establish certain lands as part of the public highway system (Rivermont Road and Bermondsey Way) – Ward 6
Regional Councillor Palleschi, Committee Chair, advised the Third Reading Royal and Royal Assent will be taking place November 29, 2022 regarding Bill 23. The understanding is that, there is still opportunity to provide comments, specifically on financial aspects.