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 (14 motions)
14 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That consideration of Staff Report PL 89-19, DEV-12-18, Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision (SW-2018-06), Official Plan and Zoning By- law Amendment (OPA-2018-W/03 and Z-23-18), 4335 Garden Street, by Signature 4335 Garden Inc. be postponed to the November 25, 2019 Council Meeting to allow the Fire and Emergency Services Department and the Public Works Department to provide information to Council regarding the internal road widths associated with the proposed Page 4 of 14 Committee of the Whole Minutes November 12, 2019 - 7:00 PM development.
Moved by Mayor Mitchell
Carried
1. That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2585 (Application Z-29-18) as outlined in Report No. PL 87-19; and, 2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment be brought forward for the consideration by Council.
Moved by Councillor Alexander
Carried
1. That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 1784 (Application Z-12-19) to permit a funeral establishment on the property as an exception to the Prestige Industrial designation, subject to the conditions contained in report PL 88-19; and, 2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment be brought forward for consideration by Council. Page 5 of 14 Committee of the Whole Minutes November 12, 2019 - 7:00 PM
Moved by Councillor Mulcahy
Carried
1. That Council repeal By-law Nos. 5642-05, 6437-11, 6520-11 and 6602-12 and replace with the Proposed By-law included as Attachment #5 to Report PL 90-19, which consolidates previous By- laws and adds lands within the Werden’s Plan Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District as being eligible for the Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program; and, 2. That the Clerk forward a copy of the approved By-law and Report PL 90-19 to the Minister of Finance and the Region of Durham as required by Section 365.2(5) and (6) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by Councillor Newman
Carried
Whereas Canada has responded to the climate change emergency Page 6 of 14 Committee of the Whole Minutes November 12, 2019 - 7:00 PM through commitments to a zero carbon future; And Whereas there are global and national shifts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation by reducing reliance on fossil fuel powered vehicles; and, And Whereas the Gas Tax Funds, which are permanent and much- valued sources of funding for municipal infrastructure priorities, derives funding from fossil-fuel taxation, the use of which will be reduced in the coming years as dependence on them decreases. Now therefore be it resolved: 1. That the Council of the Town of Whitby requests the Federal Government and Provincial Government ensure that funding for municipalities through their Gas Tax Funds remains sustainable to facilitate effective service delivery and infrastructure maintenance by having the funds supplemented through means other than the taxation of gas and diesel; 2. That the Federal Government and Provincial Government consider renaming their Gas Tax Funds to reflect more sustainable sources of funding; 3. That the Federal Government and Provincial Government consider providing a set dollar amount or an increasing percentage of revenue to municipalities as the reliance on fossil fuels is reduced; and, 4. That the Clerk be directed to circulate this resolution to the Region of Durham, Durham Region local municipalities, MPP Lorne Coe, MP Ryan Turnbull, AMO and FCM.
Moved by Mayor Mitchell
Carried
1. That the Region of Durham be requested to support heritage Page 7 of 14 Committee of the Whole Minutes November 12, 2019 - 7:00 PM preservation by adopting a by-law to provide a Regional property tax rebate for designated heritage properties, including those properties within heritage conservation districts; and, 2. That a copy of this resolution be sent to area municipalities in the Region of Durham.
Moved by Mayor Mitchell
Carried
1. That Council receive Report LS 20-19 for information, together with the attached report from Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP; and, Page 10 of 14 Committee of the Whole Minutes November 12, 2019 - 7:00 PM 2. That Council direct staff to take the initiatives set out in Report LS 20-19 to support the potential future sale of the Town’s lands adjacent to the Whitby GO Station, and to support the Whitby Transit Village vision on the site.
Moved by Councillor Leahy
Carried
That consideration of Staff Report LS 17-19, Proposed Amendments to the Property Standards By-law, be postponed to the November 25, 2019 Council Meeting to allow the opportunity for the Heritage Whitby Page 11 of 14 Committee of the Whole Minutes November 12, 2019 - 7:00 PM Advisory Committee to review the proposed heritage components of the Property Standards By-law and provide comments.
Moved by Councillor Newman
Carried
1. That the Town Clerk be directed to bring forward a by-law to amend the Private Transportation Services By-law to give effect to the recommendations contained in Report LS 18-19; and, 2. That the Town Clerk be directed to bring forward a by-law to amend the Fees and Charges By-law to give effect to the recommendations contained in Report LS 18-19.
Moved by Councillor Leahy
Carried
That the Town Clerk be directed to bring forward a by-law to amend the Business Licensing By-law to give effect to the recommendations contained in Report LS 21-19.
Moved by Councillor Leahy
Carried
That the main motion be amended to include Item 2 as follows: 2. That Staff be directed to undertake a complete review of the Town’s Business Licensing By-law to look for opportunities for improvement throughout the by-law.
Moved by Councillor Leahy
Carried
1. That the Town Clerk be directed to bring forward a by-law to amend the Business Licensing By-law to give effect to the recommendations contained in Report LS 21-19; and, 2. That Staff be directed to undertake a complete review of the Town’s Business Licensing By-law to look for opportunities for improvement throughout the by-law.
Moved by Councillor Leahy
Carried
Page 13 of 14 Committee of the Whole Minutes November 12, 2019 - 7:00 PM 1. That Council authorize the Downtown Whitby Business Improvement Area (BIA) to enter into a sublease agreement with the Whitby Chamber of Commerce for office space located at 209 Dundas Street East, Suite B4, Whitby (the “Premises”); and, 2. That for purposes of multi-year financial commitments by the BIA, the authority for approval be delegated to the Commissioner of Corporate Services/Treasurer and Town Solicitor.