Committee of the Whole

That Council adopt Amendment 130 to the Whitby Official Plan, regarding the Whitby Mature Neighbourhoods Study, as outlined in Report PDP 16-23; That the Clerk forward a copy of Planning Report PDP 16-23, two (2) copies of the adopted Amendment, and a copy of the by-law to adopt Amendment Number 130 to the Whitby Official Plan, to the Region of Durham’s Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development; and, That the Clerk send a Notice of Council’s adoption of Amendment 130 to those persons and agencies who have requested further notification regarding the Mature Neighbourhoods Study.

That Council approve an Amendment to Zoning By-law # 1784 (File Number: Z-23-21) for the removal of the Holding (H) Symbol, as outlined in Planning Report PDP 13-23; and, That a by-law to amend Zoning By-law # 1784 be brought forward for consideration by Council.

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law # 1784 (Z-01-23) as outlined in Planning Report PDP 14-23; and, That a Zoning By-law Amendment be brought forward for consideration by Council.

That Council approve the Draft Plan of Condominium (File Number: CW-2022- 04) subject to the comments included in Planning Report PDP 15-23 and the Conditions of Approval, included in Attachment #4; That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Condominium Agreement and any other necessary documents; and, That the Clerk advise the Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development at the Region of Durham, of Council’s decision.

That the property municipally known as 301 Colborne Street East be removed from the Town’s Municipal Heritage Register; and, That a full Heritage Documentation Report be prepared prior to demolition and submitted to the Planning and Development Department, to be deposited at the Whitby Archives.

That Council approve the extension of the Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision SW-2017-05 by an additional 3 years, to June, 17, 2026.

That Council approve the extension of the Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision SW-2008-01 (MR-01-17) by an additional 3 years, to June 17, 2026.

That Council approve Official Plan Amendment Number 131 to the Whitby Official Plan (File Number: OPA-2022-W/05), as shown on Attachment #7, and that a by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment Number 131 be brought forward for consideration by Council; That the Clerk forward a copy of the Report PDP 20-23, two (2) copies of the adopted Amendment, and a copy of the by-law to adopt Amendment Number 131 to the Whitby Official Plan, to the Region of Durham’s Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development; That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law # 1784, (File Number: Z-23-22), as outlined in Report PDP 20-23; That a by-law to amend Zoning By-law # 1784 be brought forward for consideration by Council; and, That the Clerk forward a Notice of Council’s decision to those parties and agencies who requested further notification, including the Region of Durham’s Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development. Note: The disposition of this matter, Item 5.4.8, was determined through the referral motion below. Recommendation: Moved by Councillor Yamada That consideration of Staff Report, PDP 20-23, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications, 3 Cassels Road East, Brooklin, be

That Council approve the Heritage Permit application requesting demolition of the existing dwelling at 404 Ontario Street West (HP-01-23), in accordance with Section 42 of the Ontario Heritage Act; and, That staff continue to work with the applicant to approve the Heritage Permit application (HP-01-23) for the replacement dwelling at 404 Ontario Street West, subject to the comments contained in report PDP 21-23, and the timelines required under the Ontario Heritage Act.

That Committee take a 5 minute recess.

That Council appoint Stephanie Daga to the Downtown Whitby Business Improvement Area Board of Management for the term ending November 14, 2026.

That Council approve entering into a second one (1) year sponsorship agreement effective May 1, 2023 with CUPE 53 Whitby for a Naming Rights Sponsorship at Iroquois Park Sports Centre (IPSC), including keeping Arena 5 as “CUPE 53 Whitby Arena 5”, based on the sponsorship package and other terms and conditions identified in Report CAO 10-23.

That Report LS 03-23 be received for information; That Council approve the continuation of the pilot after-hours parking and by-law enforcement program, as outlined in Report LS 03-23, at a cost $17,558 funded from incremental 2023 parking infraction revenue and the Parking Reserve; and, That Item GG-0014 be removed from the New and Unfinished Business List.

That the property tax rates for the year 2023, General Municipal Town Levies be approved as indicated in Attachment A to Report FS 12-23; That the special tax levy and tax rates for the year 2023 for the properties located within the Downtown Whitby Business Improvement Area (BIA) be approved as indicated in Attachment B to Report FS 12-23; That the final tax bill due dates for the Residential, Farmland, Pipeline and Managed Forest tax classes be June 26, 2023 and September 25, 2023; That the final tax bill due dates for the capped tax classes (Commercial, Industrial and Multi-Residential) also be established for June 26, 2023 and September 25, 2023; That prior to the issuance of the final tax bills, the Treasurer be authorized to adjust the due dates for the capped tax classes only and notify Council at the earliest opportunity; and, That a by-law for the General Municipal Town Levies and a separate bylaw for the Special Tax Levy in support of the Downtown Whitby BIA, to set the due dates and levy rates for 2023 in accordance with the approved budgets and regulations, be brought forward at a future Council meeting.

That Report FS 14-23, 2022, the 2022 Annual Investment Report, be received; That the updated Investment Policy F 100, attached as Appendix C to report FS 14-23, be approved; That the Treasurer be directed to sign a copy of the Investment Policy F100 to indicate Council’s approval and to forward a copy of this Policy to the ONE Joint Investment Board; and, That delegated authority be provided to the Commissioner of Financial Services/Treasurer to approve housekeeping amendments to Investment Policy F100 as recommended by the ONE JIB/ONE Investment, and that the Clerk be directed to update the Delegation of Powers and Duties Policy (G 020) and Standards for Town Policies and Procedures (CA 080) to reflect this delegated authority.

That a new 2023 Capital Project be approved, for the Soccer Dome Replacement Project, in the amount of $250,000 funded from the Whitby Soccer Dome Reserve Fund; That the Whitby Iroquois Soccer Club (operating as the Whitby Football Club (“WFC”)) be authorized to proceed with the coordination and procurement of the soccer dome replacement project; and, That staff be authorized to reimburse the WFC within 30 days of receipt and acceptance of payment information, as outlined in Report FS 16-23, for WFC costs in excess of $400,000.

Whereas the homelessness crisis is taking a devastating toll on families and communities, undermining a healthy and prosperous Ontario; and, Whereas the homelessness crisis is the result of the underinvestment and poor policy choices of successive provincial governments; and, Whereas homelessness requires a range of housing, social services and health solutions from government; and, Whereas homelessness is felt most at the level of local government and the residents that they serve; and, Whereas municipalities and District Social Administration Boards are doing their part, but do not have the resources, capacity, or tools to address this complex challenge; and, Whereas leadership and urgent action is needed from the provincial government on an emergency basis to develop, resource, and implement a comprehensive plan to prevent, reduce and ultimately end homelessness in Ontario. Now therefore, be it resolved that the Town of Whitby calls on the Provincial Government to urgently: Acknowledge that homelessness in Ontario is a social, economic, and health crisis; Commit to ending homelessness in Ontario; and, Work with AMO and a broad range of community, health, Indigenous and economic partners to develop, resource, and implement an action plan to achieve this goal. And further that a copy of this motion be sent to the Premier, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Minister of Children, Community and Social Services, the Minister of Health, and to the Association of Munic

That the meeting adjourn.

That consideration of Staff Report, PDP 20-23, Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications, 3 Cassels Road East, Brooklin, be