The Whitby Record

Committee of the Whole

June 13, 2022

Who was there

Present (6): Chris Leahy, Steve Lee, Rhonda Mulcahy, Elizabeth Roy, Maleeha Shahid, Steve Yamada

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 (32 motions)

28 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

1. That Rowe Channel Upgrade Study Report PDE 06-22 be received as information; 2. That the Final Environmental Study Report be filed in accordance with the Municipal Class EA process and be made available for agency and stakeholder review; Page 2 of 26 Committee of the Whole Minutes June 13, 2022 - 7:00 PM 3. That staff advise Council if there are any significant comments or concerns following the public consultation; and, 4. That based on the recommendations of the Rowe Channel Upgrade Study, staff continue to develop the implementation plan for the recommended channel upgrade works, including the update of asset management plans and capital budgets.
Moved by Councillor Shahid
Carried
1. That Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to execute a Mid-Block Arterial Road Works and Reimbursement Agreement between the Town of Whitby, Winash Developments Limited and NF Ashburn Brook Limited , known collectively as the Brooklin Gate Landowners Group Inc., to permit the design and construction of the Mid-Block Arterial Road from Ashburn Road to the future Garden Street extension (Phase 1 - MBA) on behalf of the Town, subject to the principles noted herein and upon terms satisfactory to the Commissioners of Planning and Development, Financial Services/Treasury and Legal and Enforcement Services/Town Solicitor; 2. That GHD Limited be awarded a sole source contract as the Owner’s Engineer for the construction of the Phase 1 - MBA work, in the amount of $224,000 plus HST, funded from capital project 40226020 Mid Arterial Roadway; 3. That the revised cost estimate for capital project 40226020 Mid Arterial Roadway, in the amount of $21,755,945, as shown in Table 1 of Report PDE 11-22, be approved; Page 3 of 26 Committee of the Whole Minutes June 13, 2022 - 7:00 PM 4. That the budget shortfall in capital project 40226020 Mid Arterial Roadway, in the amount of $3,969,945, be funded from the Roads & Related Townwide Infrastructure Development Charges Reserve Fund; 5. That the revised cost estimate for capital project 15211001 Land Acquisition – Whitby Sports Complex, in the amount of $15,076,250, as shown in Table 2 of Report PDE 11-22 be approved; 6. That the b
Moved by Councillor Mulcahy
Carried
That Item 7 of the main motion be struck and replaced with the following: 7. That Council select a name after consultation with the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation for the future Mid-Block Arterial Road.
Moved by Councillor Mulcahy
Carried
Page 5 of 26 Committee of the Whole Minutes June 13, 2022 - 7:00 PM That Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to execute an Agreement between the Town of Whitby and Picov Farms Inc. for land conveyance for the Mid-Block Arterial, substantially in accordance with the draft Agreement provided in Attachment 1 to Report PDE 16-22, and upon such further terms and in a form satisfactory to the Commissioners of Planning and Development and Legal and Enforcement Services/Town Solicitor.
Moved by Councillor Shahid
Carried
1. That Council approve the proposed amendment to the Traffic By- law #1862-85 to incorporate the changes to Schedule “N” of the By-law, as identified in Attachment 1; and, 2. That a by-law to amend By-law # 1862-85 be brought forward for the consideration of Council.
Moved by Councillor Leahy
Carried
1. That Council approve the proposed amendments to the Traffic By-law # 1862-85 to incorporate the changes, as identified in Attachment 1; 2. That a by-law to amend By-law # 1862-85 be brought forward for the consideration of Council; and, 3. That Report PDE 13-22 be forwarded to the Region of Durham.
Moved by Councillor Shahid
Carried
That consideration of Staff Report, PDE 14-22, Update Traffic By-law # 1862-85, No Parking/Stopping, be
Moved by Councillor Leahy
Referred
That consideration of Staff Report, PDE 15-22, Highway 7/12 Alternate Route Environmental Assessment Status Update, be
Moved by Councillor Shahid
Referred
1. That a new 2022 Capital Budget be established in the amount of $700,000 for the Harbour Street Extension and Multi-use Path, funded $112,547 from the Growth Reserve Fund and $587,453 from the Development Charges Roads and Related – Town-wide Infrastructure Reserve Fund; and, 2. That due to the imminent closure of Brock Street South and the related Multi-Use Path between Front Street and Water Street, Page 9 of 26 Committee of the Whole Minutes June 13, 2022 - 7:00 PM Council authorize staff to work expeditiously and do all things reasonably necessary (including the execution of agreements by the Mayor and Town Clerk which contain terms satisfactory to the Commissioners of Planning and Development and Legal and Enforcement Services/Town Solicitor) to facilitate the construction of the Harbour Street Extension and Multi-Use Path.
Moved by Councillor Roy
Carried
1. That a new 2022 Capital Budget, in the amount of $2,870,000 for Columbus Road – Detailed Design, be approved and funded $430,500 from the Growth Capital Reserve Fund, and $2,439,500 from the Development Charges Roads and Related Town-wide Infrastructure Reserve Fund; 2. That the Brooklin North Landowners Group (BNLG) be authorized to proceed with the Columbus Road Design work based on a commitment that the Town intends to negotiate a reimbursement agreement for the $2,870,000 of detailed design works; 3. That Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioner of Planning and Development be provided delegated authority to enter into a reimbursement agreement with the BNLG for the Columbus Road Detailed Design works based on the principles outlined in Report PDE 18-22 and subject to terms satisfactory to the Commissioners of Financial Services/Treasurer and Legal and Enforcement Services/Town Solicitor; 4. That staff commence negotiations with BNLG for a future development charge credit and/or reimbursement agreement for the construction of Columbus Road based on the principles outlined in Report PDE 18-22; and, Page 10 of 26 Committee of the Whole Minutes June 13, 2022 - 7:00 PM 5. That Bumstead Integrated Transportation Consulting be awarded a sole source contract, in the amount of $220,000 funded from project 40256047, for a period of two (2) years to provide municipal-side project management of the detail design work.
Moved by Councillor Mulcahy
Carried
1. That Council approve the amendment to Zoning By-law # 1784, (File Number: Z-07-22) as outlined in Report PDP 42-22; and, 2. That a by-law to amend Zoning By-law # 1784 be brought forward for consideration by Council.
Moved by Councillor Yamada
Carried
That a motion to introduce a matter pertaining to the renaming of Highway 412 in memory of The Honourable Jim Flaherty be allowed due to its timely and urgent nature.
Moved by Councillor Yamada
Carried
Whereas highway dedications are intended to posthumously acknowledge individuals and groups who have contributed to the health, welfare and prosperity of Ontarians and to honour the sacrifice of those who have
Moved by Mayor Mitchell
Lost
1. That Tender T-583-2022 be awarded to Pipetek Infrastructure Services Inc. for the storm sewer calcite removal and maintenance works, in the amount of $102,132.80 (plus applicable taxes) to be funded from the capital projects listed in Table 2 of Report FS 42-22; Page 13 of 26 Committee of the Whole Minutes June 13, 2022 - 7:00 PM 2. That the revised cost estimates totaling $113,930.33 for the storm sewer calcite removal and maintenance works as outlined in Table 1 of Report FS 42-22 be approved; 3. That approval be granted to extend this contract for two (2) additional one (1) year term(s) in the estimated annual amount of $102,132.80 (plus applicable taxes, CPI) subject to budget approval and the Contractor’s successful performance of the previous term including product quality and timely delivery; and, 4. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the contract documents.
Moved by Councillor Roy
Carried
1. That Tender T-43-2022 be awarded to Semple Gooder Roofing Corporation for the roofing replacement works, in the amount of $1,119,876.00 (plus applicable taxes) to be funded from the capital projects listed in Table 2 of Report FS 43-22; 2. That the revised cost estimates totaling $1,204,198.60 for the roofing replacement works as outlined in Table 1 of Report FS 43-22 be approved; 3. That the budget shortfall, in the amount of $189,198.60, be funded from the Asset Management Reserve Fund; and, 4. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the contract documents.
Moved by Councillor Mulcahy
Carried
1. That Tender T-34-2022 be awarded to Phoenix Restoration Inc. for the Pumphouse restoration work, in the amount of $463,200.00 (plus applicable taxes) to be funded from the capital projects listed in Table 2 of Report FS 49-22; 2. That the revised cost estimates totaling $576,595.63 for the restoration works as outlined in Table 1 of Report FS 49-22 be approved; and, 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the contract documents.
Moved by Councillor Newman
Carried
1. That Tender T-28-2022 be awarded to GFL Environmental for the pickup, removal, transport, process and disposal of waste material, in the estimated annual amount of $88,000.00 (plus applicable taxes), funded annually from the operating budget; 2. That approval be granted to extend this contract for two (2) additional one (1) year term(s) in the estimated annual amount of $88,000.00 (plus applicable taxes and increases related to the Consumer Price Index) subject to budget approval and satisfactory vendor performance; and, 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the contract documents. Page 15 of 26 Committee of the Whole Minutes June 13, 2022 - 7:00 PM
Moved by Councillor Mulcahy
Carried
That Council receive the Whitby Fire and Emergency Services’ (WFES’) 2021 Annual Report for information.
Moved by Councillor Drumm
Carried
1. That Council endorse the Town’s 2022 Municipal Asset Management Plan which highlights the Community and Technical Levels of Service for the core assets (roads, bridges and structural culverts, and stormwater management assets) as attached to Report FS 31-22; 2. That Council endorse the following recommendations as highlighted in Section 6 the Town’s 2022 Municipal Asset Management Plan: a. Capture and refine existing levels of service for all other assets and propose sustainable levels of service for all service areas to be approved by Council by July 1, 2025; Page 16 of 26 Committee of the Whole Minutes June 13, 2022 - 7:00 PM b. Assess and evaluate existing maintenance and repair activities and capture these in the Asset Management database in order to get a complete picture of future financial requirements; c. Review consequence of failure ratings regularly; d. Assess the costs of Climate Change adaptation and the associated risks to assets; and. e. Propose Climate Change adaptation and mitigation measures for all Service Areas. 3. That Staff continuously refine lifecycle treatments to ensure assets are being maintained as cost efficiently as possible.
Moved by Councillor Shahid
Carried
1. That Report FS 40-22 be received for information; 2. That the accounting adjustments of $216,600, funded by the sources detailed in Table 2 of Report FS 40-22 be approved; 3. That the capital budget and funding increases totaling $8,252,695 for the White Bridge and Des Newman – Environmental projects outlined in Table 4 of Report FS 40-22 be approved; and, 4. That the Clerk be directed to update the Capital Budget Management and Control Policy, F 170, by adding a subsection 5.11 to the Policy as follows: 5.11 That the Treasurer be authorized to open previously closed capital projects for the purpose of necessary accounting adjustments and to fund the adjustments from the original funding source(s).
Moved by Councillor Roy
Carried
That Report FS 44-22 regarding Annual Insured Claims be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Shahid
Carried
That the 2023 Budget Process, Communication and Public Engagement Plan and Budget Calendar outlined in Report FS 45-22 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Newman
Carried
1. That the Treasurer and the Chief Administrative Officer (“CAO”) be provided the following delegated authority during any Council Election Recess (period of time from the last Regular Council Page 18 of 26 Committee of the Whole Minutes June 13, 2022 - 7:00 PM meeting before Election Day in an election year until after the Inaugural Council meeting) or any Lame Duck Council period (the Restricted Acts period in accordance with Section 275 of the Municipal Act): a. Award of procurements that, in accordance with the Town’s Purchasing Policy, normally require Council approval prior to award subject to the award not exceeding 10% of the budget; and, b. Approve budget/funding and award of procurements related to unplanned initiatives/expenditures to an upset amount of $350,000 per project; 2. That the Clerk be directed to update the Acquisition, Sale or Other Disposition of Land Policy, F 190, to include definitions for the Council Summer Recess, Council Election Recess, and Lame Duck Council period as outlined in Report FS 46-22; 3. That the Clerk be directed to update the Acquisition, Sale or Other Disposition of Land Policy, F 190, to grant delegated authority to the CAO for land matters related to infrastructure projects during certain time periods by adding a subsection 5.1.8 to the Policy as follows: 5.1.8 During any Council Summer Recess, Council Election Recess, or Lame Duck Council Period, any Acquisition or Disposition of Land, or the granting or taking the benefit of
Moved by Councillor Roy
Carried
1. That Sub-section 4.2 of the Development Charge Interest Policy F 430 be replaced with the following to allow for a different interest rate for interest calculated under Section 26.1 and Page 19 of 26 Committee of the Whole Minutes June 13, 2022 - 7:00 PM Section 26.2 of the Development Charges Act, 1997, S.O. 1997, c.27: 4.2 Notwithstanding clause 4.1, on a case by case basis, Council could direct a different interest rate (if applicable) for applicable interest calculated under either Section 3.2 or 3.4, or both, for the following types of development: • A non-profit housing development; • A long-term care home owned by a charitable organization or a non-profit organization as approved under the Income Tax Act; or • A hospice. 2. That, in support of Otter Creek Co-operative Homes’ request for financial assistance, an interest rate of 0% be used for the Otter Creek Co-operative Homes proposed development on McQuay Boulevard (File Number: DEV-29-21) in the calculation of interest in accordance with the revised Subsection 4.2 of the Development Charge Interest Policy F 430.
Moved by Councillor Mulcahy
Carried
That Council approve entering into a three (3) year sponsorship agreement effective August 1, 2022 with Thermo Fisher Scientific for a Naming Rights Sponsorship at McKinney Centre, including renaming Arena 2 to “Thermo Fisher Scientific Arena 2”, based on the sponsorship package and other terms and conditions identified in Report CAO 15-22.
Moved by Councillor Shahid
Carried
1. That Town of Whitby Council authorize that Principles Integrity be appointed as Integrity Commissioner for the Town of Whitby for the Term of Council commencing November 15, 2022, with the option to renew for an additional Council term, subject to the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham approving and authorizing the appointment of Principles Integrity in accordance with Section 223.3 of the Municipal Act as the Regional Municipality of Durham’s Integrity Commissioner; and, 2. That the Clerk be directed to bring forward a by-law confirming the appointment of Principles Integrity as Integrity Commissioner.
Moved by Councillor Leahy
Carried
1. That Council receive for information the recommended Accessible Signage and Wayfinding Implementation Plan Report CMS 06-22; Page 21 of 26 Committee of the Whole Minutes June 13, 2022 - 7:00 PM 2. That Council direct staff to execute the Accessible Signage and Wayfinding standard through the recommended implementation and implementation guidelines; and, 3. Item MD – 6219 be removed from the New and Unfinished Business - General Government report.
Moved by Councillor Newman
Carried
Page 22 of 26 Committee of the Whole Minutes June 13, 2022 - 7:00 PM That consideration of Staff Report, CMS 07-22, Forest Heights Basketball Court Update, be
Moved by Mayor Mitchell
Referred
1. That Report LS 08-22 be received for information; 2. That Animal Services continue to operate as an in-house service of the Town, including sheltering and enforcement; and, 3. That staff continue to investigate opportunities to provide animal control services with other municipalities in the immediate vicinity of the Town.
Moved by Councillor Mulcahy
Carried
That Item 3 of the main motion be amended to read as follows: 3. That staff continue to investigate opportunities to provide animal control services with other municipalities in the immediate vicinity Page 23 of 26 Committee of the Whole Minutes June 13, 2022 - 7:00 PM of the Town and animal sheltering services with Humane Society of Durham Region (HSDR).
Moved by Councillor Mulcahy
Carried
Whereas swimming instructors are certified by the Canadian Red Cross; Page 24 of 26 Committee of the Whole Minutes June 13, 2022 - 7:00 PM Whereas all Canadian Red Cross courses meet strict guidelines for content and delivery and the Canadian Red Cross Lifeguard program meets all provincial/territorial legislation requirements; Whereas R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 565: PUBLIC POOLS creates barriers for swimming lessons to be performed in residential pools; Whereas the Town of Whitby is burdened with providing enough infrastructure, staffing and scheduling to accommodate thousands of new swimmers in public pool settings; Whereas the regulation requirements are burdensome for homeowners to meet the inspection requirements of health officials; Whereas swimming instruction is proven to prevent death by drowning and should be prioritized for every Canadian child; and, Whereas lower tier municipalities can simplify and streamline the process to regulate backyard swimming lessons without the Provincial regulation in place. Now therefore be it resolved: 1. That the Town of Whitby Council requests that the Province of Ontario eliminate any regulation regarding backyard swimming lessons; 2. That municipalities across Ontario be responsible for governing any business, nuisance or health requirements for the operation of backyard swim lessons; and, 3. That the Clerk circulate a copy of this resolution to Lorne Coe MPP, AMO, the Regional Municipality of Durham, and all Durham area municipalities.
Moved by Councillor Mulcahy
Carried
That the meeting adjourn.
Moved by Councillor Yamada
Carried

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