Regular Council Meeting

That the Regular Council minutes of September 28, 2020, and the Special Council Minutes of September 28, October 5 and October 26, 2020 be adopted.

That the rules of procedure be suspended to allow the delegation to exceed the five minute speaking limit.

That the proclamations for Transgender Day of Remembrance and Giving Tuesday and the flag raising for Transgender Day of Remembrance be endorsed.

1. That Council approve Official Plan Amendment Number 119 to the Whitby Official Plan (File: OPA-2020-W/01), as shown on Attachment #8, and that a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment Number 119 be brought forward for consideration by Council; 2. That the Clerk forward a copy of Report Number PL 42-20, two (2) copies of the adopted Amendment, and a copy of the by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment Number 119, to the Region of Durham’s Commissioner of Planning; 3. That Council approve the amendment to Zoning By-law # 1784, (File Z-03-20) subject to the conditions and comments outlined in Planning Report No. PL 42-20, subject to the approval of Amendment Number 119 to the Whitby Official Plan; and, 4. That a By-law to amend Zoning By-law # 1784 be brought forward for consideration by Council.

1. That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2585, (File Z-12-20) as outlined in Planning Report No. PL 43-20; and, 2. That a By-law to amend Zoning By-law # 2585 be brought forward for consideration by Council; and, 3. That Site Plan authority for this application be revoked and the site plan brought forward to Council for consideration.

That Report PL 43-20 and the related recommendation of Committee of the Whole be

1. That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2585, (File Z-12-20) as outlined in Planning Report No. PL 43-20; and, Page 8 of 20 Regular Council Minutes November 02, 2020 - 7:00 PM 2. That a By-law to amend Zoning By-law # 2585 be brought forward for consideration by Council; and, 3. That Site Plan authority for this application be revoked and the site plan brought forward to Council for consideration.

1. That the Permanent Sign By-law (By-law # 7379-18) be revised as follows: a. the Downtown Brooklin boundary identified on Schedule A to By-law # 7379-18 be revised consistent with the Downtown Brooklin Major Central Area boundary of the Brooklin Community Secondary Plan; b. remove provisions that permit duplicate or identical ground or pylon signs on the same property; and, c. update the definition of read-o-graph signs to include electronic message board type signs; 2. That a By-law be brought forward to repeal and replace Permanent Sign Bylaw # 7379-18 with the proposed revisions; 3. That Staff report back with a profile of how digital signage is being used and on reducing the size of digital signage outside of Schedules A and B of By-law # 7379-18 to ensure the attention Page 9 of 20 Regular Council Minutes November 02, 2020 - 7:00 PM impact of digital signage is not larger than the impact of traditional signage; and, 4. That item MD-5276 be removed from the New and Unfinished Business list.

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law # 1784 (File: Z- 06-20), and that a By-law to amend Zoning By-law # 1784 be brought forward for consideration by Council.

Page 10 of 20 Regular Council Minutes November 02, 2020 - 7:00 PM 1. That Report CAO 22-20 be received as information; 2. That the Economic Recovery Plan (Attachment #1) be approved; and, 3. That the Clerk forward a copy of Staff Report CAO 22-20 and the Whitby Economic Recovery Plan to the Region of Durham’s Planning and Economic Development Department, Whitby Chamber of Commerce, 1855 Whitby, Downtown Whitby BIA, MPP Lorne Coe and MP Ryan Turnbull.

Whereas Public Health Ontario has identified that mask-wearing in indoor enclosed public spaces is beneficial as a source control for persons shedding the infectious COVID-19 virus; Page 11 of 20 Regular Council Minutes November 02, 2020 - 7:00 PM Whereas the Province of Ontario and the Durham Region Health Department have enacted orders requiring mask-wearing in indoor enclosed public spaces; Whereas in consideration of the individual human rights of persons with underlying health conditions, exemptions to requirements for public mask-wearing are provided to persons who are unable to wear a mask or face covering due to health, age, or other reasons without the need to provide proof of an exemption; Whereas recent anti-mask protests in Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal demonstrate that there is a portion of the population who do not intend to comply with public health directives and do not believe in the source control benefits of public mask-wearing; and, Whereas The Corporation of the Town of Whitby has a duty to protect the health and well-being of both residents and staff in indoor enclosed public spaces while respecting the individual human rights of facility users; and, Whereas members of the public who protest the use of masks may use the exemptions of health, age, or other reasons to gain entry into indoor enclosed public spaces without a mask or face covering due to the broad scope of the exemptions and the inability for an organization to require proof of an exemptio

That the Whitby 55+ Recreation Advisory Committee member elections for 2021 be delayed and that the term of the existing Committee be extended for one (1) year.

1. That the Town of Whitby accept the highest ranked proposal submitted by Perkins & Will Architecture in the amount of $2,746,675.01 (plus applicable taxes) for the Prime Consultant (Architect) for the North Whitby Sports Complex (NWSC); 2. That the Total Project Cost of $3,021,342.51 be approved; and, 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the contract documents.

1. That the Reserve and Reserve Fund uncommitted balance projection in Attachment 1 of this report be received for information; 2. That the additional budget request of $2,700,000 for the Country Lane urbanization project be approved; and, 3. That the additional budget request of $1,227,500 for the Cochrane Street urbanization project be approved.

That Council approve the Frivolous or Vexatious Complaint Policy attached to Report LS 10-20. Page 14 of 20 Regular Council Minutes November 02, 2020 - 7:00 PM

1. That Council approve the Site Plan Amending Agreement subject to the comments and conditions set out in Report LS 12-20; and, 2. That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute the Site Plan Amending Agreement.

1. That Public Works Report PW 26-20 regarding the Region of Durham 2021 Capital Budget and Nine Year Forecast be received for information; 2. That Staff continue to coordinate road infrastructure programs with the Region of Durham to maximize efficiencies; and, 3. That Public Works Report PW 26-20 be forwarded to the Region of Durham.

Whereas the COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted economic conditions for residents and businesses for the foreseeable future; And Whereas the Council of the Town of Whitby wishes to support residents and businesses throughout the pandemic by providing critical municipal programs and services to the community with minimal increases to service costs and property taxes; Now therefore be it resolved: That notwithstanding the provisions of Council Remuneration By-law # 6500-11, as amended, that Staff be directed to freeze the salary and car allowance rate for Members of Council for 2021 and 2022 at the 2020 rate.

That leave be granted to introduce By-laws # 7675-20 to # 7685-20 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.

That Council appoint Kyle Paterson to the Brooklin Downtown Development Steering Committee for the term ending November 14, 2022 or until a successor is appointed.

That Council appoint Jennifer Jenkins to the Downtown Whitby Development Steering Committee for the term ending November 14, 2022 or until a successor is appointed.

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 regular meeting held on November 2, 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.

That the meeting adjourn.