Did we get a countdown please. Five. Four. Three, two.
One. Go ahead, Mr. Mayor. Thank you so much, Mr.
Clerk. Good afternoon. I would like to call this meeting
of council taking place on June 23rd, 2026 to order.
The purpose of this meeting is to consider the recommendations
from Committee of the Whole One report number 26, committee
of the whole public meeting, report number 27, committee of
the whole working session. Report number 28, committee of the
whole two, report number 29 and committee of the whole
closed session. Report number 30 also to adopt the necessary
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harsh. Can I please get a mover in second or
to confirm the agenda moved by Councillor Ferry, second of
I councillor I eye of Fredy. Mr. City Manager, do
we have any addendum items. Good afternoon, Mr. Mayor and
members of council, bylaw number 183 - 2026, item eight
committee the whole report number 29. This is a bylight
adopt amendment number 164 part A to the York region
official plan 2022 for the York region planning area and
part B to the Vaughn official plan 2010 for the
Vaughn Planning area. File OP. 25. 018 Salva Investments Inc.
Thank you very much Mr. City Manager. We have a
second addendum item that I am adding. It's a member's
resolution that was circulated to members of council earlier today
entitled honouring and commemorating the victims of mass murder in
Iran. Can I please get a motion to add the
addendum items to the agenda move by Councillor answer a
seconded by the deputy mayor all in favor. All in
favor. That is unanimously carried. Thank you very much. Now
voting on the agenda as amended all in favor. That
has carried. Are there any disclosures of interest? Councillor Racco?
Mr. Chairman, I dictator report number 26 item number seven
as I have done already a committee of the hall.
Thank you very much. Councillor Ferry. Thank you Mr. Mayor.
With respect to special counsel of June 16 2026 agenda
item one 2026 development charge background study. I neglected to
declare a potential indirect interest on the above noted matter
before council. It is my practice with early review all
agenda items which I did on June 16 2026. I
made a declaration at the committee the whole two related
to the above noted matter out in abundance of caution.
The timing of the special council meeting resulted in an
expert that it process I did not identify the potential
conflict in advance through inadvertance occasion by the aforementioned expedited
process. This was inadvertent. Oversight and there was no intention
to withhold the disclosure. Evidence by the fact that the
disclosure was in fact made as it relates to the
committee of the whole agenda. I am providing this declaration
of interest to ensure that the potential interest is disclosed.
And with respect to item 29 of the committee, the
whole two. I declare an interest on 2432 and 33.
And with regards to report 30 committee, the whole closed
session. I declared an interest on item 12 and 19.
Thank you Mr. Mayor. Thank you, Councillor Ferry. Mr. Clerk,
you've got all of those disclosures. Wonderful. Thank you. Can
I please get a mover in second or do adopt
the minutes of the council meeting of May 26 in
the special counsel meeting of June 16th, both of 2026
moved by Councillor Marto, seconded by the Deputy Mayor all
in favor that has carried Mr. Clark. Are there any
communications? Yes, Mr. Mayor, there are 13 communications for today's
meeting. See one from Maruti, report 29 item 33, C2
from Franca Prinitosi. Report 29 item eight. C3 from Jayan
Zhang report 29 item 25. C4 from Helendi report 29
item 25, C5 from Tom McMillan, report 28 item one,
C6 Daniel Techman. Report 30 item 15 communication C7 C8
are both from the deputy city manager planning and infrastructure
development with respect to report 26 items five and four.
Both of those include recommendation. C9, a confidential memorandum from
the city manager city solicitor and deputy city manager planning
and infrastructure development for report 30 item 16 also includes
a recommendation. C10 and C11 are both from the deputy
city manager planning and infrastructure development with respect to reports
29 item 12 and report 26 item seven. Both of
those include recommendations. C12 memorandum from deputy city manager corporate
services city treasurer and chief financial officer with respect to
bylaws 158 159 160 and 161 - 2026. That includes
a recommendation. And finally C13, memorandum from the deputy city
manager planning infrastructure development with respect to biologs 128 and
129 - 2026. That includes a recommendation. Thanks very much
Mr. Clerk. Can I please get a mover in second
or to receive the communications and refer them to their
respective items on the agenda? Move by Councillor Bulbatesta, seconded
by Councillor Di Francesca all in favor. That has carried.
Okay. Today we have two ceremonial presentations. I'm very excited
about this. I am going to begin with remarks for
the first one and then I'll be turning things over
to, um, Shannon, who I see is making her way.
To the podium. Um, as I mentioned, today we have
two ceremonial presentations. The first one is exciting to me
because we get to acknowledge the incredible work of one
of our exceptional city staff. A member of our cities
parks, forestry, and horticultural operations team has been recognised for
excellence in arboro culture. Did I get that right, Shannon?
Okay, good. It's the first time I've ever said that
word out loud, which is very, very happy that I
got it right. So forestry inspector, Cary, Stea Hanson. Has
received the women in arboro culture, Ontario award of recognition
presented by the International Society of Arboro culture, Ontario. Who
knew I'd get to say it three times in the
same segment. Uh, honouring her for her expertise and leadership
in this field. The international society of our borough culture,
Ontario, awards of distinction, celebrate individuals and organisations making significant
contributions to our provinces, forestry sector. The women in arboro
culture, Ontario highlights and advances the role of women in
the field with its award of recognition on our ring
those who support and encourage women entering and growing in
the profession. Now we know that Vaughn is home to
so many remarkable parks and wilderness areas. And it is
truly vital for us, all of us, to be their
biggest champion. This acknowledgement tells me that our city is
on the right track. Through her role as a forestry
inspector, Carrie Hashon, a deep dedication to protecting and enhancing
bonds tree canopy, contributing to a greener, healthier, and more
sustainable city for all of our residents. And this award.
Reflects her expertise and professionalism and her leadership in commitment
to advancing the arboro culture industry. Cary, please accept our
warmest congratulations and thanks for your incredible work. Your passion
that we know infuses your work is something that we
think is truly remarkable and very special. And this is
a well - deserved honour. Before I turn things over
to Shannon, how about a big round of applause for
Carrie. Okay Shannon, all yours. Thank you,
Mayor Del Duca. Good afternoon members of council, staff and
guests joining us today. It is a pleasure to recognise
an outstanding member of our urban forestry team and individual
whose impact actually extends beyond this organisation. The award of
recognition from the international society of a bora culture, Ontario,
in partnership with the women in a boraculture, Ontario committee
celebrates individuals who have made meaningful contributions to urban forestry.
This award is presented to an individual who demonstrates leadership
in a strong commitment to supporting and encouraging women in
the industry. We are incredibly proud of Cary Stia Hansen,
a forestry inspector as this year's recipient. In her role,
she plays a critical part in protecting and maintaining our
urban forest, ensuring that development is balanced with preservation. And
that our tree canopy continues to thrive for future generations.
Cary brings with her two decades of experience. And after
16 years as a production arborist, she developed a strong
technical expertise in a deep connection to the profession. Through
her work as a tree climber, she has had the
unique opportunity to see cities and communities from a different
vantage point high up in the trees, shaping her perspective
and appreciation for the landscapes she now helps protect. Cary
is a member of the women in a borough culture,
Ontario Committee and was the driving force in its early
development. Her example has encouraged peers and emerging arborists alike
to see themselves as leaders, as experts and essential contributors.
She is also seen as a positive change in the
industry and is proud to witness the study growth in
the number of women entering the profession each year. Cary
once again, thank you for your dedication, your leadership and
the meaningful impact you continue to make each day.
Okay. You can tell it's the last council meeting before
the summer. Everyone's feeling giddy. Alright. As I mentioned earlier,
we do have one more ceremonial presentation. It's also very
exciting one. Can see lots of our great friends from
Von Soccer here today. Uh, on behalf of the city
of bond and members of council, I want to welcome
the Vaughn outsoury U18 girls. I'm going to say girls
eye model. Did I get that right. I'm looking, okay,
I see that I see nodding heads. The girls I
model team and the Vanaturi U17OPDL boys team. As well,
of course, as their coaches, team staff, families, friends and
supporters right here to there, to our Vaughn City Hall.
Thank you so much for joining us today for this
celebration. Now colleagues, these two teams have had a truly
remarkable soccer season. First, I want to congratulate the bonoed
sodium U18 girls. I model team for becoming 2007 girls,
Ontario Cup champions, which I think is fantastic. How about
a big round of applause. This team has had an
unbelievable season. Not only did they win their league, but
they went on to capture the milk up Ontario cup.
This championship is not only the largest club competition in
Canada. But also one of the oldest and most prestigious
sporting events in the country. This is a truly special
and remarkable achievement. And next, I'd also like to congratulate
the von U17OPDL boys who had become the 2008 boys
OPDL charity shield cup champions. Another big round of applause.
Their season has been nothing short about standing. They captured
the Gary Miller charity shield and claimed the championship of
the OPDL premier division for the second consecutive year. The
OPDL is the province's prestigious high performance youth league where
the standards are high and the competition is fierce. I
cannot emphasize enough how amazing these achievements are. To both
teams, please know that your winds go beyond the trophies.
You have demonstrated leadership. Sportsmanship and a commitment to excellence
that I know and we know inspires everyone around you.
From your teammates to your coaches to your families and
to our broader community. Of course I do want to
recognise the coaches, the team staff, the families, the friends
of the players, because I know the entire ecosystem of
support with the guidance and the encouragement played a huge
part and the team's successes. Congratulations once again to our
champions. We can't wait to see what you all accomplish
next. I'd now like to turn things over to Ward
I Councillor, Maryland and I Ayafrady to say a few
words. Thank you again and congratulations. Thank you, Mr. Mayor.
Um, I really am so proud of both these teams
and I really want to share my warmest congratulations to
both of you because you've all worked so hard and
you've rose to the occasion when it mattered most, demonstrating
skill, teamwork and a deep commitment to one another. You've
set a benchmark for what it means to be a
team and represented your club with pride and distinction, not
just your club, but also the entire community. And I
thank you for that. To the coaches and team staff,
uh, you're dedicated leadership and guidance for players as immeasurable.
For the family and friends, thank you for always being
in the Players Corner. I had a few other comments
that were shared with me that I thought, you know,
I want to put out there. Like this was a
remarkable. I'll start with the girls Ontario Cup champions. Um,
this was an enormous, enormous win for the girls. And
they've won so many championships, uh, you know, in the
last year or two. And they, um, you know, they've,
they've competed. So the, um, the final competition, which we
are recognising them for, aside being the oldest sporting event
in the country had over 12, 000 athletes and over
500 teams competing across 22 divisions. And this happens every
year. So with the girls, thank you for being here.
Thank you for showing off your medals. I always love
seeing that. And I'd also like to thank the coaches,
Marcello Capuzzolo and Gabe Leo and managers Mark Arduini and
Jennifer Lavorato. I think I said that right, correct? And,
uh, for the boys, the Gary Miller charity shield has,
it's a charity event and, um, it's a signature event
for the OPDL calendar. And it certainly demonstrates that player
development extend beyond the pitch encouraging leadership empathy and a
commitment to give back. And in having said that, that
team donated the proceeds, uh, from Ontario soccer to sick
kids. So thank you boys for the great work you've
done there. And I also would like to thank head
coach Luca Forno goalkeeper coach Dominic Gentile. Congratulations to both
of you. And I really do look forward to seeing
you back again with more award.
Okay. So colleagues, there are nine items identified by the
clerk requiring separate discussion. We have from committee of the
whole one report number 26. Item four 1321362 Ontario ink.
This contains a recommendation. We have from the same report
item five, ourgo Kleinberg limited also contains a recommendation. From
the same report item seven graybrook von. This is a
disclosure of interest from Councillor Racco. Also there was a
recommendation from committee of the whole two report number 29,
item 12 I - Core major Weston limited. This contains
a recommendation. We have item 32 from the same report.
MM27 limited draft plan of subdivision file 19t - 26v006
disclosure of interest from council or ferry. From the same
report item 33, NJS developments ink zoning bylaw amendment. Another
disclosure of interest from councillor ferry, from committee of the
whole closed session. Report number 30. We have item 12.
Parkland dedication block 20 related applications, a disclosure of interest
from councillor ferry. From the same report, item 16. Ontario
land tribunal appeals OLT case numbers OLT - 25 -
0033. OLT - 25 - 0034. And OLT - 22
- 000214. This is deferred to council C9 contains a
recommendation. From the same report, Ontario, land tribunals, sorry, tribunal
appeals. OLT case number OLT - 26 - 00221. This
is a disclosure of interest from councillor Ferry. And the
two adenominems, Mr. Clark? Uh, Mr. Mayor, yes. Addendum number
two being your members resolution, addendum one will be dealt
with the bylaws. Okay, great. Thank you very much. I
will now ask each member of council if they have
any additional items. They wish to call, I will start,
excuse me, with councillor I ofredy. None. Thank you. Councillor
Bullpen tested. I'm good. Thank you, Councillor Racco. Thank you,
Councillor Ferry. None, thank you. Thank you, Deputy Mayor Jackson.
I'm fine, thank you. Thank you, Councillor Rosati. Well, too.
Thank you, Councillor D. Francesca. Thank you, Councillor Ainsworth. Terrific
councillor Marto. Wonderful. That is great. Can I get a
mover in second or do adopt all the items that
are not being called for separate discussion moved by Councillor
Republican tested, seconded by Councillor Iyafrady, all in favor. That
has carried. Now the items that do require separate discussions,
starting with committee of the whole one, report number 26
item number four. This is one, three, two, one, three,
six, two, one tart, two low south. Moved by Councillor
Fredy, seconded by Councillor Marto. Any comments or questions, seeing
none, all in favor. That motion has carried. Item number
five from the same report. Okay, I'm going to say,
I'm going to take and move by Councillor. Are you
afraid? And seconded by Deputy Mayor Jackson, any comments or
questions. Seeing none, all in favor. That motion has carried.
Thank you. Item number seven. We had a disclosure of
interest when councillor Racco. This is Greybrook von Inc. If
I can get a mover, moved by Councillor Marto, seconded
by Councillor De Francesca. Comments or questions, seeing none, all
in favor. That has carried. Thank you. Next we have
from committee of the whole two, report number 29. Item
12, I - Core major Western limited. C10 contains a
recommendation. Move by Councillor Open Testa, seconded by Councillor Marto.
Any comments or questions, seeing not all in favor. That
motion has carried. Same report, item number 32, MM27 limited
draft plan of subdivision. This is a disclosure of interest
from councillor ferry. Moved by Councillor Ryey Fredy's second to
by Councillor Bullpen tested. Any comments or questions. Seeing none,
all in favor. That has carried. Thank you. Item number
33 from the same report, NJS Developments Inc. I disclosed
we have interest from Councillor Ferry, moved by Councillor D.
Francesca, seconded by Councillor Bullpen testa. Any comments or questions?
Seeing none, all in favor. That motion has carried. From
committee of the whole closed session report number 30, item
number 12. Parkwind dedication block 20 related applications. Disclosure of
interest, councillor ferry. Moved by, counts the rainsworth, seconded by
councillor de Francesca. Any comments or questions. Seeing none, all
in favor. That has been approved. Item number 16 from
the same report. Ontario land tribunal appeals. This is deferred
to council C9 contains a recommendation. Move by the deputy
mayor. With the revised recommendation, second of our councillor bullpen
testa. Any comments or questions, seeing none, all in favor.
That has carried. Thank you. And number 19 from the
same report. Ontario land tribunal appeals. This is a disclosure
of interest when councillor fairy. Moved by councillor I Ayurvedy,
seconded by councillor Rosati. Any comments are questions, seeing none,
all in favor. That motion has carried. I believe now
Mr. Clark, it's the member's resolution addendum item. That's correct,
Mr. Mayor. Sorry. That's correct. Okay. So does anybody else
want to call it? I mean, this is my members'resolution.
I'd like to provide very brief comments, but I'm happy
to go last to Councillor Marto. You'd like to go
first. Yes. Councillor Marto. Thank you very much, Mr. Mayor,
for bringing this member's resolution forward to honour and commemorate
the victims of mass murder in Iran. Um, I think
that, uh, our community has shown that we are going
to stand in solidarity. Um, with the people who support
democracy and freedom. And, um, I would hope that maybe
the, um, kind of in person or to have some
kind of temporary plaque or something that we could do
to honour the victims or people could leave messages or
if there was anything that we could, um, I would
certainly support that. Does anyone else supposed to comment before
I provide some very brief reform marks? Anyone else? No.
Okay. Just so, I mean, it's, it's evident from, and
again, for those who might not have caught it when
we went through the earlier part of the agenda, the
title for the members resolution is honouring and commemorating the
victims of mass murder in Iran. I think everyone here
knows that this year has been an exceedingly difficult time
for the Iranian Canadian community, certainly here in our city,
but also right across this country. And frankly, right around
the world. And I'm very proud of the fact that
in partnership with the community, we were one of the
first city halls anywhere in this province to fly proudly.
The lion and sun flag on what might have been
the coldest night of the year, but there were still
several hundred von residents. And York region residents who braved
the weather and were here to very clearly make a
statement about the importance of supporting their loved ones. Um,
back home in Iran who are facing some of the
most horrific conditions imaginable as the terrorist regime and control
of that country now for nearly five decades was literally
murdering innocent people in the streets, their own people in
the streets, people who are simply looking to live a
world in a world or in a country where freedom,
equality, democracy, writes the things that we tend to take
for granted here in Canada. Um, could we come part
of their daily life back home in Iran. Colleagues will
remember. We also hosted here on a Saturday many, many
weeks ago a bit of a vigil, well not a
bit of a vigil. A vigil to honour the tens
of thousands who were slaughtered by the terrorist regime in
Iran. I raised these things not to be excessively somber,
but I raised them because I'm proud of the fact
that here in Vaughn, we have not, we have not
sat back as spectators while the Iranian Canadian community in
our city has been suffering. And while it's being so
difficult, we have demonstrated our commitment in our solidarity with
the community and proudly. So then I believe this resolution
is a natural extension. The natural next step and demonstrating,
um, our solidarity and our desire and determination to stand
shoulder to shoulder with the community that continues to suffer.
Uh, these last number of months. And these last number
of decades. So I am very proud to bring this
forward. I'm chairing the meeting today. So I'm not going
to move it. But perhaps our deputy mayor will officially
move the resolution. And it can be seconded by Councillor
Marto. I'm not sure if anyone else. Thank you. If
anyone else has any comments or questions, but I just
want to reiterate to our friends in the Iranian community
here in the city of Vaughn and beyond the city.
Please know through your suffering, through your good times, through
your challenging times. You are not alone. We are proud
to stand with you. And we always will. With that,
I will call the question. Oh, sorry. Mr. Chair, on
the recorded vote. Mr. Clerk, the deputy mayor has requested
a recorded vote. Thank you everyone. Thank you, Mr. Mayor.
We'll start with regional councillor ferry. Thank you. Uh, Councillor
Volpentestair. Thank you. Uh, regional counsel Rosati. In favor. Thank
you. Councillor Marto. Thank you, Councillor Ainsworth. Thank you. Councillor
Ifrydi. Thank you, councillor. Our regional councillor Rocco. Thank you.
Uh, Councillor D. Francesca. Thank you. Deputy Mary Jackson in
favor. Thank you. And Mr. Mayor. In favor. Thank you.
Motion passes unanimously. Thank you very much, Mr. Clark. And
thank you to all of my colleagues for supporting this
resolution and this initiative unanimously. Mr. Clerk, are there any
staff information memos? There are none, Mr. Mayor. Thank you.
Can I please get a motion that bylaw 165 -
206 be adopted as amended in accordance with communication C11
that bylaws 158 - 2026 159 - 206 - 160
- 2026 and 161 - 2026 be adopted as amended
in accordance with communication C12 that the bylaw numbers 128
- 206 and 129 - 2026 beaver moved from the
June 23rd, 2026 council agenda and not adopted in accordance
with communication C - 13 and that the remaining bylaws
be adopted, including addendum bylaw 133 - 183 - 206.
I didn't want to panic the clerk there. Can I
get that move by Councillor Reinsworth. Second by deputy mayor
Jackson, all in favor. That has carried. Can I get
an emotion to adopt the confirming bylaw, moved by councillor?
Iyefratey, seconded by councillor ferry, all in favor. That motion
has carried. And now for the last time before the
summer break, not really a break, but the summer, what
do we call it? The summer recess hiatus, uh, can
I please get a motion to adjourn. Shockingly from councillor
of open testa, seconded by Councillor Marto, all in favor.
Thank you very much. This council meeting is officially adjourned.