By GPT-4 & Parth on 2026-02-20, City: Scarborough, View Transcript
The Scarborough Community Council Meeting #29 opened with a land acknowledgment and proceeded to address a zoning bylaw amendment for 3718 and 3730 Kingston Road, which was withdrawn due to incomplete public notice. Minutes from the prior meeting were confirmed, and a process for agenda item additions and motion submissions was discussed. The registered speakers for SC 29.1’s hearing were noted, but their input will be deferred until proper notice is reissued.
1) Land Acknowledgment - The meeting began with recognition of Indigenous traditional territories. Councillor Ainslie stated, "Toronto is covered by Treaty 13 with the Mississaugas of the Credit and the Williams Treaties." This set the tone for community accountability and reconciliation.
2) Public Notice Issue for Zoning Bylaw Amendment (SC 29.1) - SC 29.1 concerned a zoning bylaw amendment for 3718 and 3730 Kingston Road. The item was withdrawn because the public notice process was incomplete; Ainslie explained, "The notice board wasn't put up in time... the public notice to the statutory public meeting was incomplete." The withdrawal ensures proper community consultation and transparency.
3) Registered Speakers for SC 29.1 - Three speakers (Peter Thatchuk, Ron Parkinson, and Mariana Tandic) were registered to address SC 29.1. With the item withdrawn, their input will be deferred until the public notice is reissued and the item is reintroduced.
4) Confirmation of Previous Meeting Minutes - The January 13, 2026 minutes were confirmed. Councillor Mantis moved the motion, and it carried unanimously. This action formalized the record of the prior meeting.
5) Agenda Management and Motion Submission Process - Councillor Ainslie reminded colleagues to submit motions via email and noted staff assistance availability. He also addressed how to add items to the agenda: "Should I do it at the end? Yep. Do it at the end." This clarified procedural steps for future business.
1) Motion to Confirm Minutes of January 13, 2026 - Outcome: Passed unanimously. - Next steps: None required.
2) Motion to Withdraw SC 29.1 (3718 and 3730 Kingston Road Zoning Bylaw Amendment) - Outcome: Passed unanimously. - Next steps: Issue proper public notice and reintroduce the item for public input and consideration.
Notes: The provided excerpt centers on SC 29.1 proceedings and related administrative actions within Scarborough Community Council Meeting #29. It records the land acknowledgment, the withdrawal of the Kingston Road zoning item due to notice issues, the confirmation of minutes, and the procedure for future motions and agenda additions.