Economic and Development Services Committee and Planning Act Meeting

That the delegation of Paul Demczak concerning ED-26-09 be added to the agenda for the January 12, 2026 Economic and Development Services Committee Meeting.

That the Economic and Development Services Committee recommend to Council: That, pursuant to Report ED-26-09 dated January 7, 2026, the application submitted by 1001134181 Ontario Inc. for and on behalf of Colborne Apartments LP under the City’s Urban Growth Centre Community Improvement Plan for an Increased Assessment Grant for the development of a 6-storey, 30-unit purpose-built rental apartment building at 44 Colborne Street East be approved generally in accordance with the comments contained in said Report, and that the Increased Assessment Grant be a total amount of $457,080.40 spread over a 9-year period; and That the Commissioner, Economic and Development Services Department, be authorized to enter into an agreement with 1001134181 Ontario Inc. for and on behalf of Colborne Apartments LP under the City’s Urban Growth Centre Community Improvement Plan to implement Part 1 above, containing such performance criteria as generally outlined in Section 4.6 of said Report, and in a form and content satisfactory to the Commissioner, Economic and Development Services Department, and the City Solicitor; and That the Mayor and Chair of the Economic and Development Services Committee be authorized to write a letter to the Region of Durham to request support for the Owner’s proposed redevelopment at 44 Colborne Street East under the Regional Revitalization Program and that the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with the Region of Durham, as appropriate, in a form

That all items listed under the Public Consent Agenda for the January 12, 2026 Economic and Development Services Committee meeting be adopted as recommended except ED 26-02 and ED-26-08.

That Item ED-26-02 be

That pursuant to the Municipal Act this meeting be closed to the public pursuant to Section 239 (c) (i) in order to consider the closed attachments related to ED-26-02.

That the Economic and Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That pursuant to Report ED-26-02 dated January 7, 2026, Mr. Saatdjian be denied for a Façade and Accessibility Improvement Grant via the U.G.C.C.I.P. in the amount of $5,234.68.

That the Economic and Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That based on Report ED-26-08 dated January 7, 2026, concerning forthcoming Indigenous and Heritage Art Projects: That City staff be authorized to advance the addition of art to Land Acknowledgement signs at City facilities; that the exterior windows of City Hall be utilized as the location for a temporary exhibition; that funding of up to $27,000 from the Arts and Culture Reserve17127 be used to fund the project; and, that the project parameters of the Land Acknowledgment signs be in a form and content satisfactory to the Commissioner, Economic and Development Services Department, and Commissioner, Community and Operations Services Department; and That the associated funding of up to $90,000 from the Arts and Culture Reserve 17127 to fund the Indigenous Language Project at Ed Broadbent Waterfront Park be approved; and That the temporary history exhibition at Alexandra Park be approved; and, That the Director, Business and Economic Development Services, or delegate, be authorized to execute agreements related to the projects as outlined in this Report, and the agreements be in a final form and content satisfactory to the Director, Business and Economic Development Services, and the City Solicitor.

That the Economic and Development Services Committee recommend to City Council: That, based on Closed Report ED-26-01 dated January 7, 2026, staff be authorized to proceed with the recommended actions outlined in Section 4.3.2 of said Report for the City-owned lands municipally known as 0 William Street East; and That, based on Closed Report ED-26-01 dated January 7, 2026, and given the localized nature of the matter, the requirement to declare City-owned property first as potentially surplus and all notice requirements in accordance with By-law 178-2022 be waived in relation to the portion of the City-owned lands municipally known as 0 Ritson Road North described as Part 5 on Reference Plan 40R-17259; and That, based on Closed Report ED-26-01 dated January 7, 2026, the portion of the City-owned lands municipally known as 0 Ritson Road North described as Part 5 on Reference Plan 40R-17259, be declared surplus to municipal needs and requirements; and That, based on Closed Report ED-26-01 dated January 7, 2026, staff be authorized to advance the disposal strategy as generally outlined in Section 4.4 of said Closed Report for the portion of the City-owned lands municipally known as 0 Ritson Road North described as Part 5 on Reference Plan 40R-17259.

That parts 2, 3 and 4 of Item ED-26-01 being the update on the city owned lands at 0 William Street East and 0 Ritson Road North be

That the meeting recess at 2:38 p.m.

That Correspondence ED-26-11 from Max Lsysk and Correspondence ED-26-12 Karen Sisco submitting comments concerning Report ED-26-04 be added to the agenda for the Economic and Development Services and Planning Act meeting of January 12, 2026 and be

That, pursuant to Report ED-26-03 dated January 7, 2026, concerning the applications submitted by the Biglieri Group on behalf of Reza Fadavi to amend the Samac Secondary Plan (File: OPA-2025-02) and Zoning By-law 60-94 (File: Z-2025-04) to permit the development of two (2) three-storey stacked townhouse buildings (apartment buildings) containing a total of 33 dwelling units at 2043 Simcoe Street North, 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.

That Correspondence ED-26-10 from various residents submitting comments in opposition to Report ED-26-04 concerning development applications for 954 King Street East be

That, pursuant to Report ED-26-04 dated January 7, 2026, concerning the applications submitted by 11373846 Canada Corp. to amend the Oshawa Official Plan (File: OPA-2025-03) and Zoning By-law 60-94 (File: Z-2025-06) to permit the development of a 5-storey, 32 unit apartment building on the lands municipally known as 954 King 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.

That the presentation from Shared Tower Inc. concerning 200-240 Ritson Road North not be heard.

That, pursuant to Report ED-26-05 dated January 7, 2026, staff be authorized to advise Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada that the City has no objection to the proposal by Shared Tower Inc. to install a telecommunications tower, related equipment and bollards at 200 to 240 Ritson Road North, subject to Shared Tower Inc. addressing such matters as siting and tower design to the satisfaction of the Commissioner, Economic and Development Services Department (File: SPA-2025-15).

That the meeting adjourn at 8:20 p.m.