First elected in 2018 as the Councillor for North Ward (1), Steve Lee is serving his second term on Council. He has been self-employed for the past 22 years and successfully owns and operates three small businesses including Whitby local business Dive Source. Steve’s business experience makes him a proven leader with extensive knowledge of managing people, budgets, and meeting deadlines. A Humber College graduate, Steve has been actively involved in the community including Scouting for many years. He is also a Certified Rescue Diver, a Scuba Diving Instructor and a First Aid Instructor.
That the proclamations for CIBC Run for the Cure, Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator Appreciation Day, and Amyloidosis Awareness Month and the flag raising for International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women be endorsed.
That the proclamations for The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada Day, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, National Coaches Week, Rail Safety Week, National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and International Wrongful Conviction Day be endorsed.
Whereas the Town of Whitby has implemented a Hotel and Conference Centre Attraction Program where the Town’s Development Charges are
Whereas the Town of Whitby has submitted an application for the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build’s Development Charge Reduction Program that commits the Town to a development charge reduction over the next three years, subject to program approval and execution of transfer payment agreements; Whereas the Development Charges Act already provides additional discounts and incentives for purpose-bui
That the Town of Whitby submit an application for the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build – Development Charges Reduction Program (“DCRP”), as outlined in Staff Report FS 21-26, to: Commit to a 30% residential development charges reduction for a period of three years; and Request for $101,736,000 in DCRP grant funding for three priority projects; That, subject to the DCRP approval of the Town’s th
That the Council of the Town of Whitby reaffirms its commitment to supporting the federal and provincial goals of increasing housing starts and building complete communities; That the Town of Whitby submit an application for the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build – Development Charges Reduction Program (“DCRP”), as outlined in Staff Report FS 21-26, to: Commit to a 30% residential development cha
1. That the Town of Whitby submit an application for the Canada- Ontario Partnership to Build – Development Charges Reduction Program (“DCRP”), as outlined in Staff Report FS 21-26, to: a. Commit to a 30% residential development charges reduction for a period of three years; and b. Request for $101,736,000 in DCRP grant funding for three priority projects; 2. That, subject to the DCRP approval of
1. That the Council of the Town of Whitby reaffirms its commitment to supporting the federal and provincial goals of increasing housing starts and building complete communities; 2. That the Town of Whitby submit an application for the Canada- Ontario Partnership to Build – Development Charges Reduction Program (“DCRP”), as outlined in Staff Report FS 21-26, to: a. Commit to a 30% residential devel
That the proclamation for National Dental Care Day be endorsed.
That the main motion be divided to consider Item 4 separately from Items 1, 2, and 3.
That the proclamations for World Press Freedom Day, World Menstrual Health Day, Guillain-Barré Syndrome and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy Awareness Month, Community Living Month, and Bike Month and the flag raisings for World Press Freedom Day, Mental Health Week, and Filipino Heritage Month be endorsed.
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws # 8276-26 to # 8285-26 and to dispense with the reading of the by-laws by the Clerk and that the same be considered read and passed and that the Mayor and the Clerk sign the same and the Seal of the Corporation be thereto affixed. 14.1 By-law # 8276-26 Being a By-law to designate certain portions of a registered Plan of Subdivision (SW-2017-06) as not bei
That consideration of donating potentially suspended remuneration related to the Integrity Commissioner’s Recommendation Report dated April 10, 2026 regarding complaints against Councillor Leahy be
That consideration of the motion regarding reviewing the possibility of installing a stop sign at Eric Clarke Drive and William Davidson Street be
That Council supports the continued operation of the Luther Vipond Memorial Arena (LVMA) for floor-based programming, consistent with recent community engagement; and, That Council approve a new in-year 2026 capital project in the amount of $85,000, for LVMA refrigeration system decommissioning and roof repairs, to be funded by the Asset Management Reserve. Voters For Against Conflict Councillor L
1. That Council supports the continued operation of the Luther Vipond Memorial Arena (LVMA) for floor-based programming, consistent with recent community engagement; and, 2. That Council approve a new in-year 2026 capital project in the amount of $85,000, for LVMA refrigeration system decommissioning and roof repairs, to be funded by the Asset Management Reserve. For Against Conflict Mayor Roy X C
That the proclamations for World Behaviour Analysis Day and Medical Laboratory Week be endorsed.
That Council direct staff to reduce the hours of operation for the McKinney Centre to evenings and weekends only, beginning June 1, 2026; and, That programming affected by the new operating schedule be relocated to the new Fieldgate Sports Complex (FGSC) or other Town facility. Voters For Against Conflict Councillor Leahy X Councillor Lee X Councillor Mulcahy X Mayor Roy X Councillor Shahid X Coun
That Council ratify the renewal of the Collective Agreement between The Corporation of the Town of Whitby and Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), Local 53 – Full-time, for the period of April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028.
That Council adopt Amendment #148, as shown in Attachment #1, to the to the Brooklin Community Secondary Plan regarding the new Brooklin Urban Expansion Area, as outlined in this Report, PDP 60-25; and, That the Clerk send a Notice of Council approval of Amendment #148 to those persons and agencies who have requested further notification regarding updates to the Brooklin Community Secondary Plan (
That Item 1 of the main motion be amended to read as follows: That Council adopt Amendment #148, as shown in Attachment #1, to the to the Brooklin Community Secondary Plan regarding the new Brooklin Urban Expansion Area, as outlined in this Report, PDP 60-25, subject to the following revisions: That the lands located at the southeast corner of Columbus Road West and Coronation Road and north of th
That Council adopt Amendment #148, as shown in Attachment #1, to the to the Brooklin Community Secondary Plan regarding the new Brooklin Urban Expansion Area, as outlined in this Report, PDP 60-25, subject to the following revisions: That the portion of the lands legally known Part Lots 27 & 28, Concession 6 (northeast corner of Cochrane Street and Highway 407) be redesignated from “Business” to “
That Council move in-camera in accordance with Procedure By-law # 8081-24, Closed Meeting Policy G 040, and the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose, and (k)
That the proclamations for National 211 Day, Scout-Guide Week, Amyloidosis Awareness Month, and Victorian Order of Nurses Week and the flag raisings for Girl Guides of Canada and Scouts Canada be endorsed.
That Council approve the Heritage Permit Application (HP-15-25) request for demolition of the existing apartment building at 409 Centre Street South, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act; and, That staff continue to work with the applicant regarding the Heritage Permit application (HP-15-25) for the replacement apartment building at 409 Centre Street South, subject to the comm
That Council approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision (File Number: SW-2024-03), subject to the comments included in Report PDP 57-25 and the conditions of draft plan approval included in Attachment #12; That Staff be authorized to prepare a Subdivision Agreement; That the Clerk forward a Notice to those parties and agencies who requested to be notified of Council’s decision; That Council approve the
That Council approve the proposed amendments to the Traffic By-law (8059-24) to incorporate the proposed changes to the No Stopping and No Parking Schedules as identified in Attachment 1 to Report No. PDE 11-25, save and except that the provisions for Breezewood Court and Settlers Court be
That Reports PDP 58-25, PDP 59-25 and PDP 60-25 be
Whereas the Mayor declared an interest in accordance with the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act and has excluded $923,194 of Salaries, Wages, and Benefits and $923,194 of property tax revenues related to the Community Services Administration Division from the Proposed 2026 Budget; Whereas staff within the Community Services Administration Division are required for the operation and maintenance of
Whereas the 2026 Proposed Budget includes a $346,000 budget reduction related to Fire Suppression overtime costs; Whereas Whitby Fire and Emergency Services has one of the highest overtime costs in Durham Region at $1,455,141 (or 18,551 hours) in 2024 and $1,384,220 (or 18,107 hours) in 2023; Whereas the Whitby Fire and Emergency Services Department is currently updating the Town’s Fire Master Pla
That Council approve the Heritage Permit Application (HP-15-25) request for demolition of the existing apartment building at 409 Centre Street South, in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act; and, That staff continue to work with the applicant regarding the Heritage Permit application (HP-15-25) for the replacement apartment building at 409 Centre Street South, subject to the comm
That Council approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision (File Number: SW-2024-03), subject to the comments included in Report PDP 57-25 and the conditions of draft plan approval included in Attachment #12; That Staff be authorized to prepare a Subdivision Agreement; That the Clerk forward a Notice to those parties and agencies who requested to be notified of Council’s decision; That Council approve the
That Council approve the extension of the Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision SW-2016-04 for an additional 3 years, to January 31, 2029.
That Council authorize staff to issue a Notice of Intention to Designate the property identified as the Graydon Goodfellow House, located at 618 Athol Street as being of Cultural Heritage Value and Interest, in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act and the Town’s Notification Policy; That Council pass a by-law designating the property under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act if no
That Council authorize staff to issue Notices of Intention to Designate to each of the properties located at 725 Columbus Road West, 740 Columbus Road West and 835 Columbus Road West, in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act and the Town’s Notification Policy; That Council pass by-laws designating each of the properties under Part IV, Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act if no objection(s) to
That Council adopt the Street Naming Policy appended to Report PDP 48-25 as Attachment #1.
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law No.1784 (File: Z-14-25) as set out in Planning Report PDP 49-25; That a By-law to amend Zoning By-law No.1784 be brought forward for consideration by Council; and, That upon the amending Zoning By-law becoming final and binding, the letter of credit in the amount of $25,000 be returned to the applicant.
That Staff be directed to send a letter to the Premier of Ontario and the Minister of Transportation, copied to the Region of Durham and Ontario Big City Mayors, prior to the Provincial legislature reconvening on October 20, 2025, that highlights the effectiveness of Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) in Whitby and provides the following information and data: a copy of the Town’s draft Traffic Calm
That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 1784 for a temporary use (Z-16-25) as outlined in Planning Report PDP 50-25; and, That the amending By-law be brought forward for Council’s consideration.
Support for Dream Industrial Canada Solar Inc. Long-Term Energy Project – 220A and 220B Water Street Whereas Dream Industrial Canada Solar Inc. is proposing to construct and operate a Long-Term Energy Project located on Municipal Project Lands, as defined and with the characteristics outlined below, under the Long- Term 2 Energy Supply (Window 1) Request for Proposals (“LT2(e-1) RFP”) issued by th