Committee of the Whole

That Report PDP 42-24 be received for information.

That Council approve the Draft Plan of Condominium (File No. CW-2024- 04) subject to 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 Council approve the request for a variance to the Town of Whitby Permanent Sign By-law #7379-18 for the Whitby Christian Assembly, located at 100 Rossland Road West.

That Council approve the request for a variance to the Town of Whitby Permanent Sign By-law #7379-18 for Beertown, located at 75 Consumers Drive.

That Council approve the creation of the Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve Fund and the affiliated reserve fund policy included in Attachment 1 of Report FS 32-24.

That public engagement feedback received for the proposed Pioneer Cemetery Name Change to the Dryden Cemetery be received; and, That the Groveside Cemetery Board and staff be authorized to initiate the name change with the Bereavement Authority of Ontario and execute all documents to implement the cemetery name change.

That Report CAO 18-24 – Downtown Whitby Action Plan September 2024 Update, be received as information; and, That staff be directed to undertake an update to the Downtown Whitby Action Plan in 2025 and bring forward a new plan for Council’s consideration and approval.

Whereas there is a humanitarian crisis unfolding on streets in our cities, large and small, urban and rural, across Ontario. The time for words is over, we need immediate action at all levels of government, starting with the Province; and, Whereas the homelessness, mental health and addictions crisis continues to grow with 3432 drug related deaths in Ontario in 2023 as well as with an estimated 234,000 Ontarians experiencing homelessness and over 1400 homeless encampments across Ontario communities in 2023; and, Whereas the province has provided additional funding for mental health, addictions and homelessness programs, it does not adequately address the growing crisis and the financial and social impact on municipalities and regions across the province; and, Whereas municipalities and regions are stepping up and working with community partners to put in place community-specific solutions to address this crisis, but municipalities and regions lack the expertise, capacity, or resources to address these increasingly complex health care and housing issues alone; and, Whereas this is primarily a health issue that falls under provincial jurisdiction and municipalities and regions should not be using the property tax base to fund these programs; and, Whereas there is no provincial lead focused on this crisis leading to unanswered questions that span over a dozen ministries, and a lack of support to manage the increasing needs of those who are unhoused. Now Therefore be it Resolved

That the meeting adjourn.

1. The Town of Whitby Council condemns in the strongest terms possible the recent acts of Antisemitism and hate. It restates its commitment to an inclusive and welcoming town for all Whitby residents. 2. Whitby Council express its support for the past National Action Summit on Antisemitism which had the participation of the Federal, Provincial and local governments. 3. Whitby Council commits to looking for ways to educate residents about Antisemitism and ways to combat antisemitism, including a possible Antisemitism campaign. 4. Town Council directs the CAO, in partnership with relevant divisions, to support Jewish community members in reporting hate crimes.