Committee of the Whole

That Council approve the amendment to Zoning By-law 2585, (File No. Z-19-24) as outlined in Planning Report No. PDP 13-25, and; That a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2585 be brought forward for consideration by Council.

That Council approve a Zoning By-law Amendment to Extend a Temporary Use (Z-18-24) for a period of three (3) years, as set out in Planning Report PDP 14-25; and, That the amending By-law be brought forward for Council’s consideration.

That Council approve updates to F 100 the “Investment Policy Statement” (“IPS”) included as Attachment 1 of Staff Report FS 07-25; and. That the Treasurer be directed to sign a copy of the IPS to indicate Council’s approval and to forward a copy of this IPS to the ONE Joint Investment Board (“ONE JIB”).

Whereas, in recent years, Nazi iconography has surfaced with alarming frequency in the public sphere, used by an increasing number of groups and individuals to promote hate and instill fear within Canadian society; And Whereas, since the atrocities of WWII, the Nazi swastika has become universally synonymous with systematic violence, terror and hate. Its growing presence in our country is a threat to every single Canadian citizen, undermining the core values of equality, diversity, and inclusion that define our nation; And Whereas at its meeting of February 3, 2025 Whitby Council passed a motion calling on the Government of Canada to ban the Nazi Swastika in Canada; And Whereas, the debate at that meeting identified a tangible action that Whitby council could make; Now Therefore be it Resolved: That Whitby Council direct the CAO to bring forward a by-law that would have the effect of banning the display of Nazi symbols and iconography, including the Nazi swastika known as the Hakenkreuze on any Town property including the property of any agencies, boards, or commissions existing now and in the future, with an exemption for educational and research purposes; and, That the penalty for violation of the by-law be the maximum possible allowed under provincial statute. Note: The disposition of this matter, Item 6.5.1, was determined through the referral motion below. Recommendation: Moved by Mayor Roy That consideration of the motion regarding banning the display of Nazi symbols an

That Staff be directed to establish a policy framework to reinforce the provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada and the Ontario Human Rights Code to clarify that as the owner of Town property and facilities, that all forms of hate propaganda, including the display of hate symbols that promote or incite hatred or violence, are banned in Town facilities and on Town property. Note: The disposition of this matter, Item 6.5.2, was determined through the referral motion below. Recommendation: Moved by Councillor Shahid That consideration of the motion regarding banning hate propaganda in Town facilities and on Town property be

Whereas the Town of Whitby and Region of Durham are facing a rapidly aging population, with complex health and wellness needs; And Whereas caregivers, faced with the inordinate challenge of securing, coordinating and overseeing the care of their loved ones from a multitude of providers, are experiencing burnout and increasing sense of hopelessness; And Whereas the vast majority of Ontarians want to age in place in their own home and community, but are challenged finding the supports to do so; And Whereas while Town of Whitby and Region of Durham residents wish to age in place, a lack of resources is pressing residents to institutional care, such as hospitals and long-term care. In the next 10 years, the demand for long-term care in the Region is projected to increase by 38%. In the Region, the median number of days people waiting to move into a long-term care home was 260 days – 30% higher than the provincial median; And Whereas Community Care Durham has been a long-standing and trusted non-profit health and social services provider in Whitby, offering a vast array of services such as Assisted Living, Transportation, Day Programs, Meal and Food Security, Mental Wellness supports, and other services; And Whereas Community Care Durham is seeking Provincial and Regional support to implement a new program – OneConnect – that is modeled after the U.S.A.’s Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). This program coordinates comprehensive health and wellness services aroun

That the meeting adjourn.

That consideration of the motion regarding banning the display of Nazi symbols and iconography on Town property be

That consideration of the motion regarding banning hate propaganda in Town facilities and on Town property be