Committee of the Whole

That Council endorse in principle the Whitby Climate Emergency Response Plan - Phase 2: Mitigation; That the Whitby Climate Emergency Response Plan - Phase 2: Mitigation Implementation Plan be integrated into departmental work plans; That Council direct staff to update the Whitby Climate Emergency Response Plan - Phase 2: Mitigation every five years; and, That Council be advised that as a part of Implementation of Whitby Climate Emergency Response Plan - Phase 1: Resilience, the Town has entered into a formal agreement with Central Lake Ontario Conservation Area (CLOCA) for the delivery of a pilot Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program (SNAP).

That the 2024 Budget Process, Communication and Public Engagement Plan and Budget Calendar outlined in Report FS 23-23 be approved; That the Budget Target for the Town’s preliminary 2024 operating budget be 6.5% to provide staff guidance on finalizing details of a proposed 2024 budget for Council consideration in early 2024; and That Item Number GG-0009 be removed from the New and Unfinished Business List.

That Item 2 of the main motion be amended as follows: 2. That the Budget Target for the Town’s preliminary 2024 operating budget be 5% to provide staff guidance on finalizing details of a proposed 2024 budget for Council consideration in early 2024; and

That the 2024 Budget Process, Communication and Public Engagement Plan and Budget Calendar outlined in Report FS 23-23 be approved; That the Budget Target for the Town’s preliminary 2024 operating budget be 5% to provide staff guidance on finalizing details of a proposed 2024 budget for Council consideration in early 2024; and That Item Number GG-0009 be removed from the New and Unfinished Business List.

That Report CAO 27-23, Culture Plan Update - December 2023, be received as information.

That Staff be directed to report to Council on the cost and timelines to install lighting at Town parks within a 1-kilometre radius of 1635 Dundas Street East.

That Staff be directed to report to Council on the cost and timelines to replace Town park playground surfaces with rubber surfaces within 1-kilometre radius of 1635 Dundas Street East.

That the main motion be amended to replace the word "rubber" with "alternative".

That Staff be directed to report to Council on the cost and timelines to replace Town park playground surfaces with alternative surfaces within 1-kilometre radius of 1635 Dundas Street East.

That Staff be directed to report to Council on the merits and feasibility of enacting an encampment by-law in the Town.

That Staff be directed to report to Council on the merits and feasibility of enacting a by-law to prohibit loitering, obstruction, panhandling, and resting/sleeping outdoors in the Town.

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law # 1784, (File Number: Z-17-22), as outlined in Report PDP 40-23; and, That a by-law to amend Zoning By-law # 1784 be brought forward for consideration by Council at such time as the Site Plan Application has been approved.

That Council approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision (File Number: SW-2023-01), subject to the comments included in Report PDP 41-23 and the conditions of draft plan approval included in Attachment #9; 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, including the Region of Durham’s Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development; That Council approve the amendment to Zoning By-law # 1784, (File Number: Z-06-23), as outlined in Report PDP 41-23; That a by-law to amend Zoning By-law # 1784 be brought forward for consideration by Council at such time as the subdivision receives Draft Approval; and, That John G. Williams Architect be approved as the control architect for the subdivision.

That Staff report to Council through a memorandum on the Council Information Index on the legal feasibility of enacting a planning by-law, which the Durham Region shall comply with the Town of Whitby building codes, laws, rules, regulations, or requirements of any and all authorities having jurisdiction, irrespective of the Town of Whitby Zoning By-law 1784, Section 4 General Provisions, A (i) and (ii), B (i) and (ii) and C. With an emphasis on ensuring the Region must obtain building permits (if required), occupancy permits directly from the Town of Whitby (especially if the building is 70,000+ square feet). Which the purpose is to include a request for mandatory consultation with the Town and the Region.

That Staff report to Council through a memorandum on the Council Information Index on the legal feasibility of requiring Durham Region to consult with Town of Whitby Planning & Development Staff, CAO, and Council prior to a proposal of expropriation requests on private lands, or orders (for any buildings or lands) not being used for the purpose of providing utilities, (especially if the building is 70,000+ square feet). Which the purpose is to include a request for mandatory consultation with the Town and the Region.

That the meeting adjourn.