What’s going on in Vaughan, from marriage licenses to medical waste exemption program

Need to know if patios are open, or when to see renderings for Carrville Community Centre, Library and District Park?

Yorkregion.com
June 30, 2020

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“This new program, which excludes personal protective equipment (PPE), will provide eligible residents with 20 additional garbage tags per year at no cost.” - Bryon Johnson/Torstar

The City of Vaughan has been making some decisions, including those in response to COVID-19.

Here's a summary of what’s happening in Vaughan.

1 --Public session for new Carrville Community Centre, Library and District Park

The City of Vaughan said on its website on June 26 that it will have its “first-ever virtual Public Information Session” on July 9 at 7 p.m., for participants to learn more about the Carrville Community Centre, Library and District Park project and give feedback on the proposed design options from home.

The virtual attendees will get to “view the proposed design renderings that reflect functionality, accessibility, sustainability, urban and architectural design features,” the City said.

“This future multi-use community hub, which will combine spaces for play, learning, fitness and sport, will be built on a 7.52-hectare parcel of land bordered by Major Mackenzie Drive (to the north), Valley Vista Drive (to the south), Thomas Cook Avenue (to the west) and Toronto Region and Conservation Authority-regulated valley lands and associated watercourse (to the east),” it added.

2 --Vaughan launches a medical waste exemption program

On June 25, the City of Vaughan said on its website that it's launching a medical waste exemption program to “help residents who generate additional non-recyclable waste as a result of a medical condition.”

“This new program, which excludes personal protective equipment (PPE), will provide eligible residents with 20 additional garbage tags per year at no cost.”

Program applications are available on the city’s website and will require the signature of a medical professional to verify the need. Applicants can then email or mail the completed form, using the contact information provided. Once received, they will be processed within five business days.

3 --Curbside marriage licences now available

The city said on June 25 that it’s finally “offering curbside marriage licences to couples looking to tie the knot.” It added, “While the global COVID-19 pandemic persists, licences will be issued by appointment only and available for curbside pickup at Vaughan City Hall.”

For those interested, email registrationservices@vaughan.ca to make an appointment.

For July marriage licenses, the Office of the City Clerk will be accepting appointments from Monday, June 29 until Friday, July 10.

4 --Are patios open?

Next council meeting, on Monday, June 29, Vaughan businesses will learn whether they will be able to open up their patios.

During June 25’s public hearing, “council voted to receive the recommendation and it will be ratified at the next council meeting on Monday, June 29, which starts at approx. 2 p.m. after Committee of the Whole (1),” the city told Torstar Media.

Last week, Vaughan Mayor Maurizio Bevilacqua issued a first directive of Emergency Measures Bylaw to allow local eating establishments and banquet halls to “temporarily expand or establish patios.”

The City of Vaughan, meanwhile, said in a statement that this is to happen “while maintaining physical distancing,” adding how this also “marks the latest in a series of measures championed by Vaughan City Council to support the business community during the global COVID-19 pandemic.”