The Whitby Record

Committee of the Whole

February 22, 2021

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 (21 motions)

20 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

1. That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law # 1784 (Application No. Z-12-18) for the subject land, to permit the proposed residential development as outlined in Report PL 01-21; and, 2. That a By-law to amend Zoning By-law # 1784, as amended, be brought forward for Council’s approval.
Moved by Councillor Newman
Carried
1. That Council approve Official Plan Amendment Number 121 to Whitby Official Plan (OPA-2020-W/02), as shown on Attachment # 6, and that a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment Number 121 be brought forward for consideration by Council; 2. That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law # 1784 (Z- 11-20), and that a By-law to amend Zoning By-law # 1784 be brought forward for consideration by Council; 3. That the Clerk forward a Notice to those parties and agencies who requested to be notified of Council’s decision; and, 4. That the Clerk forward a copy of the Planning Report PL 06-21, two (2) copies of the adopted Amendment, and a copy of the by- law to adopt Amendment Number 121 to the Whitby Official Plan, to the Region of Durham’s Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development.
Moved by Councillor Leahy
Carried
1. That Council approve Official Plan Amendment Number 120 to the Whitby Official Plan (File: OPA-2020-W/04), as shown on Attachment # 7, and that a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment Number 120 be brought forward for consideration by Council; 2. That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 1784 (File: Z-13-20), and that a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 1784 be brought forward for consideration by Council; and, 3. That the Clerk forward a copy of Planning Report No. PL 07-21, two (2) copies of the adopted Amendment, and a copy of the by- law to adopt Amendment Number 120 to the Whitby Official Plan, to the Region of Durham’s Commissioner of Planning and Page 9 of 22 Committee of the Whole Minutes February 22, 2021 - 7:00 PM Economic Development.
Moved by Councillor Roy
Carried
1. That Report PL 08-21 be endorsed as the Town’s comments on the Major Transit Station Area Proposed Policy Directions, as part of the Envision Durham Municipal Comprehensive Review; Page 10 of 22 Committee of the Whole Minutes February 22, 2021 - 7:00 PM and, 2. That the Clerk forward a copy of Report PL 08-21 to the Durham Region Planning and Economic Development Department and the Durham area municipalities.
Moved by Councillor Newman
Carried
That Report PL 09-21 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Drumm
Carried
1. That Council approve the requests for exemptions from Town of Whitby Interim Control By-law # 7699-20 for 40 Meadow Court, 18 Hillcourt Avenue, and the property at the northern terminus of Hanover Court; and, 2. That Council not approve the request for an exemption from Town of Whitby Interim Control By-law # 7699-20 for 1509 and 1513 Rossland Road East.
Moved by Councillor Leahy
Carried
That Council move in-camera in accordance with Procedure By-law # 7462-18, Closed Meeting Policy G 040, and the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2) (f) advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
Moved by Councillor Newman
Carried
That the Committee rise from the closed portion of the meeting. Page 12 of 22 Committee of the Whole Minutes February 22, 2021 - 7:00 PM
Moved by Councillor Leahy
Carried
That the rules of procedure be suspended to allow the presentation to exceed the ten minute limit.
Moved by Councillor Mulcahy
Carried
That the Downtown Whitby Development Steering Committee's 2020 Annual Report be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Drumm
Carried
That the Brooklin Downtown Development Steering Committee's 2020 Annual Report be received for information. Page 15 of 22 Committee of the Whole Minutes February 22, 2021 - 7:00 PM
Moved by Councillor Lee
Carried
That Report No. FS 05-21 of the Commissioner of Financial Services be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Drumm
Carried
1. That Part of Byron Street Plan 173 North of Part 1, Plan 40R- 25614, PIN 26541-0172 (LT) (“Property #1”) and Lot 187, Lot 188, Lot 189, Plan 173, Save and Except Parts 1, 6, 7 & 8, 40R- 6470, PIN 26541-0092 (LT) (“Property #2) (collectively
Moved by Councillor Shahid
Referred
That report FS 11-21 from the Commissioner of Financial Services/Treasurer be received as information. Page 17 of 22 Committee of the Whole Minutes February 22, 2021 - 7:00 PM
Moved by Councillor Shahid
Carried
1. That Public Works Report PW 5-21 Brooklin North Major Roads Environment Assessment (EA) – Environmental Study Report be received for Information; 2. That staff report PW 5-21 be forwarded to the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA), Region of Durham, Elexicon, the Ministry of Transportation and the Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks; 3. 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; 4. That MD-4149 and MD-5271 be removed from the New and Unfinished Business listing; 5. That staff advise Council if there are any significant comments or concerns following the public consultation; and, 6. That staff continue to develop the strategic 10 year implementation plan for detail design and construction of the new/modified Brooklin Road Network, including but not limited to: scope, staging strategies, further EA work for routes outside the Study Area, design and approvals, route timing, coordination with other agencies, who is doing what from a design and construction perspective, for consideration in future budgets, financial plans and capital programs.
Moved by Councillor Newman
Carried
That Report PW 8-21 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Newman
Carried
That Council amend ToR-AC-02 Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee Terms of Reference to indicate that the Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee shall meet on the second Thursday of the month, six (6) times per calendar year.
Moved by Councillor Shahid
Carried
1. That Staff Report CLK 02-21 be received for information; and, 2. That the Clerk be directed to bring forward the draft by-law appended to this Staff Report as Attachment 1 to amend Procedure By-law # 7462-18 in order to provide clarity around the acceptance of petitions.
Moved by Councillor Leahy
Carried
1. That the Council of the Town of Whitby supports the application made by the Brock Street Distilling Company, located at 244 Brock Street South, Whitby, for a “By The Glass” Manufacturer’s Limited Liquor Sales Licence; and, 2. That the Clerk provide written notice to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and to Brock Street Distilling Company Ltd. notifying them of Council’s resolution confirming its support.
Moved by Councillor Newman
Carried
Whereas Council has set a goal of making streets and neighbourhoods safer through traffic calming measures that reduce traffic speeds; and, Whereas traffic speeds in residential neighbourhoods present a safety concern for communities and is a major concern for residents; and, Page 20 of 22 Committee of the Whole Minutes February 22, 2021 - 7:00 PM Whereas speed humps are an effective, low-cost tool that are proven to reduce traffic speeds 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a minimal impact on cyclists and snow clearing; and, Whereas the City of Toronto has developed a Traffic Calming Guide and Traffic Calming Policy that can be referenced by Staff in determining where traffic calming devices including speed humps should be installed in order to reduce impacts to transit and emergency services vehicles; Now therefore, be it resolved: 1. That Staff identify for all new Brooklin and major development draft plans, recommended locations for the installation of permanent traffic calming devices, including but not limited to, speed humps, as part of road construction; 2. That staff review opportunities and locations to include permanent traffic calming measures, including but not limited to speed humps, for West Whitby developments where possible; 3. That staff as part of the status update report on the Robert Atterlsey Speed Hump Pilot, identify a path forward plan for installation of permanent speed humps on existing streets within the Town; and, 4. The Town staff utilize best pra
Moved by Councillor Lee
Carried
That the meeting adjourn.
Moved by Councillor Mulcahy
Carried

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