Special Council Meeting

1. That Council adopt the proposed residential Cash-In-Lieu of Parkland dedication rate of 5% of the value of the land proposed to be developed within the Historic Downtown Whitby Priority Area of the Downtown Whitby Community Improvement Plan; and 2. That Council adopt the proposed alternate residential Cash-In- Lieu of Parkland dedication rate of the lesser of 1 hectare for every 500 units or 35% of the land proposed to be developed for Page 3 of 10 Special Council Minutes March 29, 2021 - 5:30 PM Town-wide High Density Residential Developments (excluding residential developments in the Historic Downtown Whitby Priority Area) that meet the eligibility requirements outlined within Report CMS 05-21; and 3. That an Alternate Cash-In-Lieu of Parkland Dedication By-law be brought forward for Council’s approval that addresses the Historic Downtown Whitby Priority Area and other High Density Residential Areas within the Town; and 4. That staff be directed to undertake the larger Town-wide Parkland Needs/Dedication Study as identified within the 2021 Capital Budget having regard for community and development industry engagement throughout the Study process.

That Item 2 of the main motion be amended by striking “35%” and replacing with “50%”.

1. That Council adopt the proposed residential Cash-In-Lieu of Parkland dedication rate of 5% of the value of the land proposed Page 4 of 10 Special Council Minutes March 29, 2021 - 5:30 PM to be developed within the Historic Downtown Whitby Priority Area of the Downtown Whitby Community Improvement Plan; and 2. That Council adopt the proposed alternate residential Cash-In- Lieu of Parkland dedication rate of the lesser of 1 hectare for every 500 units or 35% of the land proposed to be developed for Town-wide High Density Residential Developments (excluding residential developments in the Historic Downtown Whitby Priority Area) that meet the eligibility requirements outlined within Report CMS 05-21; and 3. That an Alternate Cash-In-Lieu of Parkland Dedication By-law be brought forward for Council’s approval that addresses the Historic Downtown Whitby Priority Area and other High Density Residential Areas within the Town; and 4. That staff be directed to undertake the larger Town-wide Parkland Needs/Dedication Study as identified within the 2021 Capital Budget having regard for community and development industry engagement throughout the Study process.

That leave be granted to introduce By-laws # 7732-21 and # 7733-21 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 suspend the rules of procedure to allow the introduction of a motion regarding Metrolinx BRT Consultation.

Whereas the Metrolinx BRT project runs from Oshawa to Scarborough; And Whereas the Metrolinx BRT consultation on the Whitby portion has been complicated by the pandemic and the need for virtual communications; And Whereas the BRT proposal runs on Dundas Street through Historic Downtown Whitby which our Culture Plan identifies as a cultural hub; And Whereas the pinch point through Historic Downtown Whitby is the narrowest along the entire project; And Whereas concerns continue to be raised about the impacts of the BRT proposal on businesses along Dundas Street and on residents in the adjacent neighbourhoods; And Whereas Whitby Council supports a broad and effective public consultation as essential to the best possible evidence based solution; Now Therefore be it Resolved: That Staff be directed to report back on ways to support the Metrolinx consultation process to ensure the broadest possible engagement with all residents, businesses and stakeholders across the Town of Whitby.

Whereas the Metrolinx BRT project runs from Oshawa to Scarborough; And Whereas the Metrolinx BRT consultation on the Whitby portion has been complicated by the pandemic and the need for virtual communications; And Whereas the BRT proposal runs on Dundas Street through Historic Downtown Whitby which our Culture Plan identifies as a cultural hub; And Whereas the pinch point through Historic Downtown Whitby is the narrowest along the entire project; And Whereas concerns continue to be raised about the impacts of the BRT proposal on businesses along Dundas Street and on residents in the adjacent neighbourhoods; And Whereas Whitby Council supports a broad and effective public consultation as essential to the best possible evidence based solution; Page 8 of 10 Special Council Minutes March 29, 2021 - 5:30 PM Now Therefore be it Resolved: That Staff be directed to report back on ways to support the Metrolinx consultation process to ensure the broadest possible engagement with all residents, businesses and stakeholders across the Town of Whitby.

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 March 29, 2021 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 motion regarding the Metrolinx BRT Consultation be postponed to a future Special Council meeting.