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Special Council Meeting
February 26, 2018
What was decided (7 motions)
7 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
Special Council Minutes February 26, 2018 - 5:30 PM 1. That Report CLK 04-18 be received; 2. That the draft Terms of Reference as shown in Attachment 1 of Report CLK 04-18 be approved and the 2018 Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee deemed to be established in accordance with the Municipal Elections Act; 3. That the Clerk be authorized to bring forward a by-law for the remuneration of the Compliance Audit Committee as outlined in the draft Terms of Reference; and, 4. That in accordance with the draft Terms, the Clerk be delegated the authority to recruit and appoint a roster of individuals, eligible to serve on the 2018 Compliance Audit Committee and the authority to appoint three (3) members from the roster to serve as the 2018 Compliance Audit Committee for the Town of Whitby at such time that an appeal application is received.
Moved by Councillor Leahy, seconded by Councillor Emm
Carried
1. That Council authorize Staff to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to the Ministry of Housing (MHO) for the Development Charges Rebate Program, on behalf of the Town; 2. That Council authorize Staff to enter into a Transfer Payment Agreement with the MHO on behalf of the Town if approved; and, 3. That the Clerk forward a copy of Council’s resolution to the Region of Durham and the MHO before the EOI Deadline of March 2, 2018. Page 2 of 5 Special Council Minutes February 26, 2018 - 5:30 PM
Moved by Councillor Emm, seconded by Councillor Leahy
Carried
That Council move in-camera in accordance with Procedure By-law # 7279-17, Closed Meeting Policy G 040, and the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2)(e) litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board, and (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
Moved by Councillor Emm, seconded by Councillor Leahy
Carried
That Council rise from the closed portion of the Special Council Meeting.
Moved by Councillor Leahy, seconded by Councillor Emm
Carried
1. That Council’s position on the application is that commercial uses are required on some or all of the site, and the height of development that is immediately adjacent to existing residential be compatible; and, 2. That Staff be directed to defend Council’s position at the Ontario Municipal Board, including retaining external legal and planning assistance as required. Page 4 of 5 Special Council Minutes February 26, 2018 - 5:30 PM
Moved by Councillor Mulcahy, seconded by Councillor Leahy
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 February 26, 2018 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 Emm
Carried
That the meeting adjourn.
Moved by Councillor Emm, seconded by Councillor Mulcahy