Committee of the Whole

1. That Council approve Official Plan Amendment Number 117 to the Whitby Official Plan (File: OPA-2018-W/04), as shown on Page 5 of 9 Committee of the Whole Minutes January 20, 2020 - 7:00 PM Attachment #6, and that a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment Number 117 be brought forward for consideration by Council; 2. That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law # 1784 (File: Z-26-18), 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 4-20, two (2) copies of the adopted Amendment, and a copy of the by- law to adopt Amendment Number 117 to the Whitby Official Plan, to the Region of Durham’s Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development.

That Council approve the request for a variance and a site specific amendment to the Town of Whitby Permanent Sign By-law # 7379-18 for Tim Hortons at 516 Brock Street North based on consideration of the unique circumstances associated with the application, given that the proposed signs will primarily be visible to persons who enter the Tim Hortons property for the purpose of accessing the drive-through.

That the rules of procedure be suspended to introduce a motion regarding Expanded Paid Parking at Go Rail Stations due to its time sensitive nature.

Whereas the proposed parking modernization program being considered by Metrolinx is expected to result in an increase in paid parking spaces in Metrolinx parking lots near GO Commuter Rail Stations; Whereas the conversion of free parking spaces to paid parking spaces in Metrolinx parking lots may result in commuters choosing to drive to work for financial reasons, rather than taking public transit, thereby increasing the number of vehicles on Greater Toronto Area highways; Whereas the implementation of additional paid parking spaces may result in impacts to surrounding communities due to motorists seeking out free parking, which could result in an increase to on-street parking and parking in nearby public and private parking lots; and, Whereas the Town has worked collaboratively with Metrolinx for shared parking arrangements near the Whitby GO Station, and any decision to implement paid parking spaces in Metrolinx parking lots will impact the availability of parking spaces at the Iroquois Park Sports Centre. Now Therefore be it Resolved: 1. That Staff be directed to engage with Metrolinx about their proposed parking modernization program; 2. That the Council of the Town of Whitby can only support the expansion of paid parking at the Whitby GO Station subject to Metrolinx undertaking consultation with the Town and the community, and an understanding of the impacts these changes will have, including financial impacts, on local GO Transit ridership; and, 3. That the Clerk be dir

That the meeting adjourn.