Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (18 motions)
15 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the presentation from the Abilities Centre regarding the Abilities Centre Partnership with the Town of Whitby be
Moved by Councillor Roy, seconded by Councillor Mulcahy
Referred
1. That Correspondence #2020_591_from the Region of Durham to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Re Request by Dorsay Development Corporation and the City of Pickering for a Minister’s Zoning Order for Northeast Pickering be received for information; 2. That the Council of the Town of Whitby supports the request from the Region of Durham’s Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development to pause any further consideration of the Minister’s Zoning Order until receipt of the Region’s position that will be forwarded following the Regional Council meeting on July 29, 2020; and, 3. That the Clerk be directed to advise the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Region of Durham, Durham area municipalities, and local MPPs of the decision of Council.
Moved by Councillor Mulcahy, seconded by Councillor Drumm
Carried
That the proclamation for Caribbean Heritage Month be endorsed.
Moved by Councillor Newman, seconded by Councillor Lee
Carried
1. That Council approve Official Plan Amendment Number 118 to the Whitby Official Plan (File: OPA-2019-W/02), as shown on Attachment #9; 2. That a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment Number 118 be brought forward for consideration by Council; 3. That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law No. 1784 (File # Z-13-19) as outlined in Report PL 28-20; Page 6 of 15 Special Council Minutes July 20, 2020 - 7:00 PM 4. That the Clerk forward a copy of Planning Report No. PL 28-20, two (2) copies of the adopted Amendment, and a copy of the By- law to adopt Amendment Number 118 to the Whitby Official Plan, to the Region of Durham’s Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development; 5. That the proponent be required to enter into and be a participant in good standing with the West Whitby Cost Sharing Agreement, and to bear its fair and equitable share of the costs and burdens related to the community lands and infrastructure from which the subject land will benefit; and, 6. A clearance letter from the West Whitby Landowners Group Inc. (the Trustee) will be required prior to the issuance of a building permit.
Moved by Councillor Yamada, seconded by Councillor Roy
Carried
1. That Council approve the development plans for the subject land (Site Plan Application SP-44-18), subject to: a. The completion of revisions to the proposed plans as identified in Planning Report PL 32-20; and, b. The conditions of approval set out in Attachment #9 of Planning Report PL 32-20; 2. That Council approve the pedestrian circulation improvements as identified in Planning Report PL 32-20; and, 3. That the Commissioner of Planning and Development be Page 7 of 15 Special Council Minutes July 20, 2020 - 7:00 PM authorized to execute the Site Plan Agreement and any related documents.
Moved by Councillor Lee, seconded by Councillor Newman
Carried
That Item 2 of the main motion be
Moved by Councillor Leahy, seconded by Councillor Newman
Referred
1. That Council approve the development plans for the subject land (Site Plan Application SP-44-18), subject to: a. The completion of revisions to the proposed plans as identified in Planning Report PL 32-20; and, b. The conditions of approval set out in Attachment #9 of Planning Report PL 32-20; and 2. That the Commissioner of Planning and Development be authorized to execute the Site Plan Agreement and any related documents.
Moved by Councillor Lee, seconded by Councillor Newman
Carried
That Council receive Report CAO 16-20 titled “Durham Ensemble Climate Model: Climate Projections to 2100” for information.
Moved by Councillor Leahy, seconded by Councillor Drumm
Carried
1. The 2021 Budget Process and Calendar outlined in this report be approved by Council and that the Town Clerk establish the meeting dates; and 2. That the Commissioner of Corporate Services/Treasurer be authorized to initiate any changes to the 2021 Budget format that may enhance and ensure that the information supports the Page 9 of 15 Special Council Minutes July 20, 2020 - 7:00 PM guiding financial principles of: o Incorporating a long term perspective; o Establishing linkages to broad organizational goals; o Focus decisions on results and outcomes; o Involve and promote effective communication with stakeholders;and o Promoting program efficiency and effectiveness.
Moved by Councillor Newman, seconded by Councillor Drumm
Carried
That Update Report CS 33-20 from the Commissioner of Corporate Services / Treasurer be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Shahid, seconded by Councillor Leahy
Carried
That Report LS 08-20 be
Moved by Councillor Newman, seconded by Councillor Shahid
Referred
That Council move in-camera in accordance with Procedure By-law # 7462-18, Closed Meeting Policy G 040, and the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.
Moved by Councillor Newman, seconded by Councillor Shahid
Carried
That Council rise from the closed portion of the meeting.
Moved by Councillor Leahy, seconded by Councillor Shahid
Carried
1. That Council approve a ten (year) lease, subject to one five year renewal term, between the Town of Whitby and 1855 Accelerator Program, or its subsidiary company, for property located at 312 Colborne Street West, being a portion of PIN 26502-0012 (LT), Lots 21 and 22, Plan H-50032, as shown on Attachment 1 “the Property”, subject to the terms and conditions as set out in this report; and, 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the required documents.
Moved by Councillor Shahid, seconded by Councillor Drumm
Carried
That Council reconsider Resolution # 66-20 to close all playground structures for the duration of the COVID-19 Provincial State of Emergency.
Moved by Councillor Roy, seconded by Councillor Shahid
Carried
That staff be directed to reopen municipal playgrounds when the Region of Durham moves to Stage Three of the Province's Reopening Framework.
Moved by Councillor Roy, seconded by Councillor Shahid
Carried
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws # 7649-20 to # 7653-20 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.
Moved by Councillor Newman, seconded by Councillor Drumm
Carried
That leave be granted to introduce a by-law and to dispense with the reading of the by-law by the Clerk to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Whitby at its special meeting held on July 20, 2020 and 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.
Moved by Councillor Leahy, seconded by Councillor Drumm