Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting

That the delegations of Shan Rabindranathan and Diane Stephen, Chair, Heritage Oshawa concerning Report ED-24-100 regarding the proposed demolition of 291 Thornton Road North be added to the agenda for the Economic and Development Services Committee meeting of September 9, 2024. Motion

That the delegations of Ludmila Kozak, Diane Stephen and Shan Rabindranathan be heard. Motion

That the order of the agenda be altered to bring forward Report ED-24-94 at this time. (Requires 2/3 vote of members present.) Motion

That the Economic and Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That pursuant to Report ED-24-94 dated September 4, 2024, Mrs. Ludmila Kozak be approved for a Façade and Accessibility Improvement Grant in the amount of $4,401.35. Motion

That the Economic and Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That based on Item ED-24-100 being a report from Heritage Oshawa concerning the proposed demolition of 291 Thornton Road North, the following be received for information: “Whereas farmer, gardener, fruit grower, and beekeeper Isaac French bought 39acres of Lot 16, Concession 2, East Whitby Township, in 1856; and, Whereas his descendants lived on the property until 1928; and, Whereas the house was possibly built by 1861 and later bricked, 291 Thornton Road North represents a traditional form of the mid nineteenth century Gothic Revival style as it appeared in Ontario; and Whereas the unusual linking of the dwelling to its rear extension, may indicate theuse of the extension as a separate dwelling unit; and, Whereas this residential relic brings a sense of history to a streetscape that has evolved over the centuries from a rural to urban setting; and, Whereas it still features a large lot with mature landscaping, possibly including some of the fruit trees cultivated by Isaac French; Therefore Heritage Oshawa recommends the placement of 291 Thornton Road North on the Municipal Heritage Register as a designated property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.” Motion

That the Economic and Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That Correspondence ED-24-87 from Ara Saatdijan concerning a request for an exemption to the Urban Growth Centre Grant at 27-33 Simcoe Street South be

That all items listed under Public Consent Agenda for the Economic and Development Services Committee meeting of September 9, 2024 be adopted as recommended except Reports ED-24-102 and ED-24-103. Motion

That the Economic and Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That, pursuant to Report ED-24-102 dated September 4, 2024, the Chief Administrative Officer and/or their delegate be authorized to submit an application to the second round of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Housing Accelerator Fund program under the Large/Urban stream generally in accordance with said Report, along with any additional documentation as may be required; and, That, pursuant to Report ED-24-102 dated September 4, 2024, City Council approve the list of City initiatives, as generally contained in Attachment 2 of said Report, as a requirement of the City’s application to the second round of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Housing Accelerator Fund program under the Large/Urban stream; and, That, pursuant to Report ED-24-102 dated September 4, 2024, the Chief Administrative Officer and/or their delegate be authorized to make changes as required and at their discretion to said list of City initiatives prior to the City’s submission, where considered appropriate at their discretion; and, That, pursuant to Report ED-24-102 dated September 4, 2024, the Chief Administrative Officer and/or their delegate be authorized to enter into any necessary agreements that may be required in the event the City is approved for funding under the second round of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Housing Accelerator Fund program; and, That City Council direct the Commis

That the Economic and Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That Report ED-24-103 concerning the Arts Resource Centre Cultural Hub Pilot be received for information. Motion

That all items listed under Closed Consent Agenda for the Economic and Development Services Committee meeting of September 9, 2024 be adopted as recommended. Motion

That the Economic and Development Services Committee select Option 1 as set out in Section 4.5 of Report ED-24-93 dated September 4, 2024 concerning the potential acquisition of land on Bond Street East.

That the Economic and Development Services Committee select Option 2 as set out in Section 4.5 of Report ED-24-99 dated September 4, 2024 concerning the potential acquisition of land on Veterans Road.

That the Economic and Development Services Committee select Option 2 as set out in Section 4.5 of Report ED-24-101 dated September 4, 2024 concerning the fifth update on matters related to the Oshawa-to-Bowmanville GO Rail Extension.

That the meeting recess for 5 minutes in order to shut down the web stream; and, That in accordance with Section 239 (2) (c) (h) and (k) of the Municipal Act, the meeting reconvene in a session closed to the public to consider Report ED-24-93 concerning a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land and Report ED-24-101 concerning information explicitly supplied in confidence to the City by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them and a position, plan, procedure, criterion or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That the Economic and Development Services Committee rise and report. Motion

That the meeting recess at 3:26 p.m. Motion

That Correspondence ED-24-106 from A.J. Clarke & Associates Ltd. submitting comments concerning Report ED-24-91 be added to the agenda for the Planning Act Public meeting of September 9, 2024 and be

That the Economic and Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That pursuant to Report ED-24-89 dated September 4, 2024, concerning the applications submitted by GHD on behalf of 2702758 Ontario Ltd. to amend the Oshawa Official Plan (File: OPA-2023-01) and Zoning By-law 60-94 (File: Z-2023-03) to permit the development of a 22-storey mixed-use-building with 285 apartment units and ground floor commercial space at 88 King Street West, staff be directed to further review and prepare a subsequent report and recommendation back to the Economic and Development Services Committee. This direction does not constitute or imply any form or degree of approval. Motion

That the Economic and Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That pursuant to Report ED-24-90 dated September 4, 2024, concerning the applications submitted by JKO Planning Services Inc. on behalf of 1000645992 Ontario Ltd. to amend the Oshawa Official Plan (File: OPA-2024-02) and Zoning By-law 60-94 (File: Z-2024-02) to permit the development of a new 11-storey residential/commercial mixed-use building containing 167 apartment units and 90.95 square metres (979 sq. ft.) of commercial floor space at 121, 125 and 131 Bloor Street East, staff be directed to further review and prepare a subsequent report and recommendation back to the Economic and Development Services Committee. This direction does not constitute or imply any form or degree of approval. Motion

That the Economic and Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That the proposed amendments to the Oshawa Official Plan and Zoning By-law 60-94 as generally set out in Attachment 1 to Report ED-24-91 dated September 4, 2024 be adopted, and that the appropriate amending by-laws be passed in a form and content acceptable to the Commissioner, Economic and Development Services Department, and the City Solicitor. Conflict (1) Councillor Giberson

That the meeting adjourn at 7:50 p.m. Motion