Regular Council Meeting

That the Special Council minutes of February 19, 2019, the Regular Council minutes of February 19, 2019, and the Special Council minutes of February 25, 2019, be adopted.

1. That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law # 1784 (Application Z-19-18) subject to the conditions contained in Report PL 22-19; and, 2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a residential sales office for a 3 year term be brought forward for Council’s consideration.

That Item 1 of the main motion be amended by adding the following after 'Report PL 22-19': save and except the condition prohibiting a basement for the residential sales office, per the memorandum provided by the Commissioner of Public Works dated March 1, 2019.

1. That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law # 1784 (Application Z-19-18) subject to the conditions contained in Report PL 22-19, save and except the condition prohibiting a basement for the residential sales office, per the memorandum provided by the Commissioner of Public Works dated March 1, 2019.; and, 2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment to permit a residential sales office for a 3 year term be brought forward for Council’s consideration.

1. That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law # 1784 (Application Z-16-18) subject to the conditions contained in Report PL 25-19; and, 2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment be brought forward for consideration by Council at such time as the applicant has provided the requested information to the Public Works Department and has submitted an acceptable application for Site Plan Approval to the satisfaction of the Planning and Development Department.

1. That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law # 1784 (Application Z-21-18) to permit the proposed development; and, 2. That a Zoning By-law Amendment to implement the proposed development be brought forward for Council’s approval.

1. That Council approve the proposed amendment to Zoning By-law # 2585 (Application #Z-18-18), subject to the conditions contained in Report PL 27-19; and, 2. That a Zoning By-law Amendment to implement the proposed development be brought forward for Council’s approval, at such time that the proponent has satisfied all conditions of approval.

1. That Council approve the Draft Plan of Condominium (File CW- Page 5 of 15 Regular Council Minutes March 04, 2019 - 7:00 PM 2017-05) subject to the comments included in Planning Report PL 24-19 and the conditions of draft plan approval included in Attachment #4; 2. That Staff be authorized to prepare a Condominium Agreement; 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign any necessary documents; and, 4. That the Clerk advise the Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development at the Region of Durham of Council’s decision.

1. That Council approve the proposed amendment to Zoning By-law # 2585 (Application #Z-14-18), to remove the Holding (H) Symbol and permit the proposed development; and, 2. That a Zoning By-law Amendment to remove the Holding (H) Symbol be brought forward for Council’s approval at such time as the proponent has satisfied conditions related to servicing through the site plan approval process.

That Report PL 23-19 be received for information.

1. That the comments contained in Report PL 28-19 be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as the Town of Whitby’s comments on Proposed Amendment #1 to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe with special emphasis on the Town's request that the province expand the designation of provincially significant employment zones to include Prestige Industrial and General Industrial designated lands along Highways 412 and 407; and, 2. That a copy of Council’s resolution and Report PL 28-19 be sent to the Region of Durham and the other area municipalities in Durham Region.

That staff be directed to report back on a planning policy or approach to support matching of height between proposed and abutting existing residential uses.

That Report CAO 06-19 be received for information.

1. That Council receive CAO Report 11-19 as information; 2. That Council endorse the proposed Corporate Strategic Plan; and, 3. That the Corporate Strategic Plan be used as a framework to develop business plans and to inform operating and capital budgets.

That the Pregnancy or Parental Leaves for Members of Council Policy appended to Report CAO 12-19 as Attachment #1 be approved.

That report FR 01-19 be received as information.

1. That Report PW-07-19 regarding the Active Transportation Plan (ATP) study be received for information; and, 2. That Staff continue to provide Council with status updates on the ATP study and report back to council with the final Active Transportation Plan for Council’s consideration.

That Staff communicate with Town and Regional active transportation committees to identify active transportation routes suitable for winter maintenance for the purpose of encouraging walkable schools, connections to our downtowns, and high-use connectivity routes in the community and report back prior to the 2020 budget with cost implications of implementing winter maintenance on these routes.

1. That Staff be directed to review the Council Expense Policy as per the requirement within the policy that it be reviewed following a general municipal election or as directed by Council; and, 2. That Staff report back to Council in Q2 2019 as a result of the review, and specifically report on best practices in other jurisdictions related to the following matters: a. Incurring of expenses related to seeking advice from the Integrity Commissioner for matters pertaining to the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act; b. A comparison of expense allotments for the Mayor and Councillors at GTA municipalities of a similar population size; and, Page 10 of 15 Regular Council Minutes March 04, 2019 - 7:00 PM c. Hospitality at conferences or official functions.

That a motion to introduce a matter pertaining to the Provincial Government's Regional Government Review be allowed due to its timely Page 11 of 15 Regular Council Minutes March 04, 2019 - 7:00 PM and urgent nature.

That in response to the Provincial Government’s Regional Government Review the following resolution, as presented to the Council of the Town of Whitby be approved: Whereas, the Government of Ontario has announced a review of Ontario's eight regional municipalities, the County of Simcoe, and their lower-tier municipalities by appointed Special Advisors; Whereas, the provincially appointed advisory body will develop recommendations for the Minister for the purpose of improving governance, decision-making and service delivery in the regions and Simcoe County and their lower-tier municipalities; Whereas, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario informed its members that last August, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing began informal discussions, wishing to hear from people about how this system of governance is working recognizing it was established in the 1970s; Whereas, the provincially appointed advisory body has included in the review consideration of moving to single-tier municipalities or amalgamating existing municipalities; and, Whereas, neither the provincial review nor amalgamation was ever discussed during the recent provincial election by the Premier or our local Members of Provincial Parliament; Whereas, 73 percent of residents are satisfied with the customer service they receive from the Town of Whitby; Whereas 91 percent of Whitby residents indicate that the quality of life in Whitby is either good or excellent; Whereas the Town of Whitby has a histor

That leave be granted to introduce By-law # 7487-19 and to dispense with the reading of the by-law 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 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 March 4, 2019 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.

That the proclamation for Archives Awareness Week, and the flag raisings for Children's Wish Month and 100 Years of Optimism, be endorsed.