Committee of the Whole

That the Downtown Whitby Development Steering Committee's Annual Report be received for information.

1. That Council approve the application for a Draft Plan of Condominium (CW-2019-02) subject to the comments included in Planning Report PL 7-20 and the conditions of draft plan approval included in Attachment #5; 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Condominium Agreement for the subject land; and, 3. That the Clerk advise the Commissioner of Planning at the Region of Durham of Council’s decision.

1. That Council approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application (Z- 17-19) for the removal of the Holding (H) symbol; 2. That the Zoning By-law to remove the Holding (H) symbol be brought forward for Council’s consideration.

1. That Council approve a proposed Zoning By-law Amendment (Application #Z-05-19) for the extension of a temporary use at 1632 Charles Street. The temporary use is for the continuation of a craft brewery (Town Brewery) for an additional three year period; 2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment be brought forward for Council’s consideration; and, 3. That the previous agreements between Town Brewery and The Town of Whitby be amended to correspond with the new by-law and any subsequent by-laws.

1. That the Town of Whitby adopt a year-round comprehensive pilot program to demonstrate and assess the effectiveness of various traffic calming measures under all operating conditions at site specific locations throughout the Town; and, 2. That traffic calming measures include: a. speed bumps; b. passive traffic circles; and, c. road diets.

1. That Report PW 06-20 on the “Working Draft” of the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Lynde Creek Master Drainage Plan Update (LCMDPU) 2019, be received for information; 2. That Staff further develop implementation plans and costs associated with the recommendations for inclusion into future work plans, DC Studies and budgets for Council’s consideration; 3. That Staff refine, as appropriate, finalize and file on Public Record the LCMDPU following receipt and inclusion of the updated Durham Region Climate Change Model which is expected to be released in March 2020; 4. That the “Working Draft” be made available for agency and stakeholder use until such time the Final Report is completed and successfully filed in accordance with the Municipal Class EA process; and, 5. That a copy of this report be forwarded to the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) and Region of Durham.

1. That the proposed Investment Policy Statement attached to this Report, CS 01-20, be approved; 2. That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute the ONE Joint Investment Board Agreement, substantially in the form attached as Appendix 1 to the proposed Investment Policy Statement, subject to the final form and content of the Agreement being to the satisfaction of the Commissioner, Corporate Services & Treasurer, Town Clerk, Commissioner, Legal Services and Town Solicitor and the other Founding Member Municipalities of the ONE Joint Investment Board; 3. That the Municipal Client Questionnaire attached as Appendix 2 to Staff Report CS 01-20 be approved; 4. That the Draft Investment Plan attached as Appendix 3 to Staff Report CS 01-20 be received for information purposes; 5. That the Mayor and Town Clerk be authorized to execute an Initial Formation Agreement, substantially in the form attached as Appendix 4 to Staff Report CS 01-20, with the other Founding Member Municipalities to establish a joint investment board, subject to the final form and content of the Initial Formation Agreement being to the satisfaction of the Commissioner, Corporate Services and Treasurer and the Commissioner, Legal Services and Town Solicitor; 6. That a By-law be prepared to authorize a joint investment board to manage the Town’s Long-Term investments under the Prudent Investment regime as required by Ontario Regulation 438/97, and that such By-law to be known as the Authorizing By-law; 7.

That Report CS 01-20 be

Page 10 of 16 Committee of the Whole Minutes February 24, 2020 - 7:00 PM 1. That Council approve a committee name change from the Whitby Seniors’ Services Committee of Council to the Whitby 55+ Recreation Advisory Committee; 2. That the revised Terms of Reference for the 55+ Recreation Advisory Committee appended as Attachment 1 be adopted; and, 3. That Council approve and appoint the following members to the Whitby 55+ Recreation Advisory Committee for a period of one year ending December 31, 2020: • Shirley Barnes; • Jackie Brown; • Mike Brown; • Moya Bugelli; • Roger Caughell; • Carol James; • Tom McNown; • Bob Toyama; and, • Patricia Turrell.

That Staff report back on the opportunity to implement a property tax rebate up to a maximum of 5 percent of annual property taxes or $100, Page 11 of 16 Committee of the Whole Minutes February 24, 2020 - 7:00 PM whichever is less, for seniors who are 65 and older and who do not qualify for the low income property tax credit but meet a certain threshold based on need.

Whereas the Seniors’ Van Service was discontinued in February 2019; and, Whereas seniors in the community require affordable and accessible transportation options to access the Seniors’ Activity Centre. Now Therefore be it Resolved: That Staff be directed to investigate, consult with the Seniors’ Services Committee, and report to Council regarding the feasibility of a public- Page 12 of 16 Committee of the Whole Minutes February 24, 2020 - 7:00 PM private partnership with transportation providers with a view to establishing subsidized transportation options to the Seniors’ Activity Centre.

Whereas the Town of Whitby has declared a climate emergency for the purposes of deepening our commitment to protecting our economy, our ecosystems and our communities from climate change; Whereas the transportation sector represents the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions across Durham region, and a significant portion of municipal corporate emissions; Whereas electric and hybrid vehicles along with other low carbon vehicle technologies provide proven means to reduce transportation related emissions; and, Whereas, in response to the climate emergency declaration, Council has endorsed the Durham Community Energy Plan that includes targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Now therefore be it resolved: 1. That Staff be directed to develop, as part of the overall Fleet Master Plan, a comprehensive Low Carbon Fleet Strategy: a. To review potential opportunities for utilization of low Page 13 of 16 Committee of the Whole Minutes February 24, 2020 - 7:00 PM carbon vehicle technologies, including the potential for electrification of the fleet where appropriate, across all corporate operational areas; b. To develop and recommend a plan to guide investments in new and replacement fleet vehicles and equipment from 2021 to 2030, including any facility upgrading and/or retrofitting required to accommodate low carbon fueling options for the Town’s fleet, with consideration of full life cycle emissions and costs. 2. That financing for any external support to undertake this strateg

Whereas transportation is the second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Canada and accounts for a quarter of Canada's total greenhouse gas emissions; Whereas almost half of transportation related greenhouse gas emissions come from cars and light trucks; Whereas the Town of Whitby has declared a climate emergency for the purposes of deepening our commitment to protecting our economy, our ecosystems and our communities from climate change; Page 14 of 16 Committee of the Whole Minutes February 24, 2020 - 7:00 PM Whereas electric vehicles provide proven means to reduce transportation related emissions; and, Whereas sales of electric vehicles in Ontario have plummeted by more that 50 percent since the elimination of the Provincial electric vehicle rebate program in June 2018. Now therefore be it resolved: 1. That the Council of the Town of Whitby requests that the Provincial Government re-establish an electric vehicle rebate program to encourage consumers to purchase zero emissions vehicles; and, 2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to the Minister of Transportation, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, the Minister of Finance, the local M.P.P., the local M.P., and Durham Region municipalities.

That the meeting adjourn.