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 (54 motions)
54 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes be adopted.
Moved by Councillor Leahy, seconded by Councillor Emm
Carried
That the delegation from Martin Field regarding Item 7.1, LS 09-17, be heard in accordance with section 2.8.3 of Procedure By-law #7279-17.
Moved by Councillor Roy, seconded by Councillor Drumm
Carried
That the proclamation for Durham College Week - September 5 to 10, 2017 and the flag raising for Durham College Week - September 5 to 9, 2017, be endorsed.
Moved by Councillor Yamada, seconded by Councillor Emm
Carried
1. That Council approve the 2017 Downtown Whitby BIA budget as presented in Correspondence # 2017-432 received from Chris van der Vliet, Chair, Downtown Whitby BIA, dated June 19, 2017; and, 2. That Council refer to the By-laws portion of the agenda for enactment of a 2017 Special BIA Levy By-law.
Moved by Councillor Yamada, seconded by Councillor Leahy
Carried
That authority to appoint a Commissioner of Planning and Development be delegated to the CAO, in consultation with the Mayor, for the purpose of making such appointment during the 2017 summer recess.
Moved by Councillor Yamada, seconded by Councillor Drumm
Carried
1. That Planning Report Item No. PL 65-17 be received as information; 2. That Council approve the application to amend the Town of Whitby Official Plan as submitted by Minto (Rossland) Inc. (File OPA 2016-W/01), and as recommended by Staff, as shown on Attachment # 6, as Amendment No. 107 to the Whitby Official Plan, subject to the comments and conditions contained in Section 8 of Planning Report Item No. PL 65-17; 3. That a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 107 to the Whitby Official Plan be brought forward for consideration by Council; 4. That the Clerk forward a copy of Planning Report Item No. PL 65- 17, two (2) copies of the adopted Amendment, and a copy of the by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 107 to the Region of Durham’s Commissioner of Planning; 5. That Council approve the application to amend Zoning By-law 1784, (File Z-10- 16), subject to the conditions contained in Section 5 of Planning Report Item No. PL 65-17 and the Approval of Amendment No. 107 to the Whitby Official Plan; 6. That a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 1784 be brought forward for consideration by Council; 7. That Council approve the recommended Minto (Rossland) Inc. subdivision (see Attachment # 5) (File SW-2016-02) subject to the comments and conditions contained in Section 8 of Planning Report Item No. PL 65-17; 8. That the Subdivider convey Medium Density Block 154 (see Attachment #5) to the Town as parkland dedication; 9. That Council appoint the firm of Williams and Stewart A
Moved by Councillor Roy, seconded by Councillor Emm
Carried
That Item 1 of the main motion be deleted and replaced with the following and the recommendation renumbered accordingly: 1. That Planning Report Item No. PL 65-17 be received as information, including the amendments to Section 7.3 dealing with Block 158 as per the memorandum from the Commissioner of Public Works dated June 21, 2017; and, 2. That Council affirms its intention that Block 158 will never be opened as a future road allowance.
Moved by Councillor Yamada, seconded by Councillor Leahy
Carried
That Item 8 of the main motion be deleted and replaced with the following: That the Subdivider provide 5% cash-in-lieu of parkland and not convey Medium Density Block 154 (see Attachment #5) to the Town as parkland dedication.
Moved by Councillor Roy, seconded by Councillor Gleed
Carried
That the main motion be amended by adding the following as items 8, 9 and 10 and the recommendation renumbered accordingly: 8. That further to the conditions outlined in Section 8 of Report PL 65-17, that the Subdivider implement the recommendations of the Environmental Impact Study (May, 2017) and Arborist Report (May, 2017) regarding tree preservation and buffer plantings; 9. That upon completion of detailed design work, the Subdivider submit an updated Arborist Report that may be peer reviewed at the Town’s request at the Subdivider’s expense, that includes recommendations to preserve the trees along the western boundary of the development, opportunities to mitigate stress to existing trees during the construction process, and providing for the retaining of a professional certified arborist to care and ensure tree health during the construction process; 10. That the Subdivider provide tree compensation to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Planning and Development in consultation with CLOCA, supplementary to the tree compensation program recommendations within the enhancement areas identified in the Environmental Impact Study (May, 2017) for the valley corridor restoration and the stormwater management pond.
Moved by Councillor Yamada, seconded by Councillor Emm
Carried
1. That Report No. PL 66-17, regarding the Recommended Werden’s Plan Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Plan and Designation By-law, be received as information; 2. That the Werden’s Plan Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District and Plan By-law (Attachment #1), to designate Werden’s Plan Neighbourhood as a Heritage Conservation District area pursuant to Section 41(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act and that the Werden’s Plan Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District Plan (Attachment #2) and the Description of the Heritage Attributes of Individual Properties (Attachment #3) both dated May 2017, as prepared by Goldsmith Borgal & Company Ltd. Architects (GBCA) in association with Paul Dilse, Heritage Planning Consultant and the Landplan Collaborative Limited, pursuant to Section 41.1(1) of the Ontario Heritage Act be adopted; and, 3. That a Notice of Passing of By-law regarding the Werden’s Plan Neighbourhood Heritage Conservation District and Plan, following the adoption at the June 26, 2017 Council meeting, be published in the local newspaper having general circulation in the municipality and be sent to the Ontario Heritage Trust, all property owners within the district, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, the Region of Durham, agencies and all other persons whom requested notification of the decision.
Moved by Councillor Roy, seconded by Councillor Yamada
Carried
1. That Council approve the Town initiated Amendment to the Town of Whitby Official Plan (OPA-2016-W/05) as Amendment No. 106 to the Whitby Official Plan, as shown on Attachment #6, subject to the comments and conditions contained in Section 8 of Planning Report Item No. 55-17; 2. That a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 106 to the Whitby Official Plan be brought forward for consideration by Council; 3. That the Clerk forward a copy of Planning Report Item No. 55-17, two (2) copies of the adopted Amendment, and a copy of the by- law to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 106 to the Region of Durham’s Commissioner of Planning; 4. That Council approve the Town initiated Amendment to amend Zoning By-law No. 2585, (Z-21-16), subject to the conditions contained in Section 8 of Planning Report Item No. PL 55-17 and the Approval of Amendment No. 106 to the Whitby Official Plan; 5. That a By-law to amend Zoning By-law 2585 be brought forward for consideration by Council; 6. That the site plan for 400 Centre Street be amended to include, with appropriate signage and marking, two accessible parking spaces adjacent to the western entrance; and, 7. That Council approval include the directions set out under Section 8 to Planning and Development Report PL 55-17.
Moved by Councillor Roy, seconded by Councillor Yamada
Carried
1. That Council approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application (Z- 13-12); 2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment to lift the ‘H’ Holding provision be brought forward for consideration by Council; 3. That Council approve Site Plan Application (SP-01-17) subject to the conditions contained in Section 8.0 of Report PL 68-17; 4. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign any necessary documents; 5. That staff be authorized to prepare a Site Plan Agreement; and, 6. That Council approve the location of a stormwater management pond on the west side of Thickson Road which is not in accordance with the Pringle Creek Master Drainage Plan 1999.
Moved by Councillor Roy, seconded by Councillor Yamada
Carried
1. That Planning and Development Report PL 61-17 be received as information; 2. That Staff retain 8 80 cities for live testing of pilot projects in 2017 as outlined in this report; and, 3. That Staff report back on the results of the pilot projects and any future recommendations to effect change for Celebration Square.
Moved by Councillor Roy, seconded by Councillor Yamada
Carried
1. That Council approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application (Z- 07-17) subject to the conditions contained in Section 8 of Report PL 58-17; and, 2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment be brought forward for Council’s consideration.
Moved by Councillor Roy, seconded by Councillor Yamada
Carried
1. That Council approve the application for the recommended draft plan of subdivision (file number SW-2016-08) as illustrated on Attachment #4 subject to the comments and conditions contained in Section 8.0 of Planning Report PL 52-17; 2. That Council approve the application to amend Zoning By-law 1784 (file number Z-22-16) subject to the comments and conditions contained in Section 5 of Planning Report PL 52-17; 3. That a by-law be brought forward to implement the draft plan of subdivision; 4. That Council appoint the firm of Williams and Stewart Associates as Control Architect for the subdivision plan; 5. That staff be authorized to prepare a subdivision agreement; 6. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign any necessary documents; 7. That the Region of Durham Commissioner of Planning be advised of Council’s decision; and, 8. That the Clerk forward a Notice to those parties and agencies who have requested to be notified of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Roy, seconded by Councillor Yamada
Carried
1. That Council approve the application for Draft Plan of Subdivision (SW-2015-02) as illustrated on Attachment #4, subject to the comments and conditions contained within Section 8.0 of Planning Report PL 53-17; 2. That Council approve the application to amend Zoning By-law #2585 (Z-13-15), subject to the comments and conditions contained within Section 5.0 of Planning Report PL 53-17; 3. That a By-law be brought forward to implement the draft plan of subdivision; 4. That staff be authorized to prepare a Subdivision Agreement; 5. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign any necessary documents; 6. That the Region of Durham Commissioner of Planning be advised of Council’s decision; and, 7. That the Clerk forward notice to those parties and agencies who have requested to be notified of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Roy, seconded by Councillor Yamada
Carried
1. That Council approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application (Z- 15-16) subject to the conditions contained in Section 8.0 of Report PL 54-17, save an except the condition for a Blanket Access Easement; and, Page 15 of 37 Regular Council Minutes June 26, 2017 - 7:00 PM 2. That an amending Zoning By-law be brought forward for consideration by Council.
Moved by Councillor Roy, seconded by Councillor Yamada
Carried
1. That Council approve the application for the recommended Draft Plan of Subdivision (File No. SW-2016-03) as shown on Attachment # 5, subject to the comments and conditions contained in Section 8.0 of Planning Report PL 57-17; 2. That Council approve the application to amend Zoning By-law 1784 (File No. Z-12-16), subject to the comments and conditions contained in Section 5.0 of Planning Report PL 57-17; 3. That a by-law be brought forward for Council’s consideration at such time as draft approval has been received; 4. That Council appoint the firm of Williams & Stewart Associates as Control Architect for the recommended Draft Plan of Subdivision; 5. That Staff be authorized to prepare a subdivision agreement; 6. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign any necessary documents; 7. That the Region of Durham Commissioner of Planning be advised of Council’s decision; and, 8. That the Clerk forward Notice to those parties and agencies who have requested to be notified of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Roy, seconded by Councillor Yamada
Carried
Page 16 of 37 Regular Council Minutes June 26, 2017 - 7:00 PM 1. That Council approve the application for a Draft Plan of Condominium (CW-2017-02) subject to the conditions of approval in Section 8.0 of Planning and Development Report Item PL 59- 17, including the requirement for a road widening as per the Memorandum from the Commissioner of Planning and Development dated June 12, 2017 and as per the revised clauses 1 to 3 under the Conditions of Draft Approval in accordance with the Memorandum from the Commissioner of Planning and Development dated June 15, 2017; 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Condominium Agreement for the subject land; and, 3. That the Clerk advise the Commissioner of Planning at the Region of Durham of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Roy, seconded by Councillor Yamada
Carried
1. That Council approve the application for a Draft Plan of Condominium (CW-2016-07) subject to the conditions of approval in Section 8.0 of Planning Report Item PL 70-17; 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Condominium Agreement for the subject property; and, 3. That the Clerk advise the Commissioner of Planning at the Region of Durham of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Roy, seconded by Councillor Yamada
Carried
1. That Report No. PL 62-17 regarding the Farmers’ Market Relocation to Celebration Square beginning in 2018, be received as information; 2. That Council agrees in principle to relocate the Farmers’ Market from 201 Brock Street South (Firehall Site), to Celebration Square at the Whitby Public Library; 3. That the Planning and Development Department be authorized to submit a minor variance application to enable the Farmers’ Market to be permitted within the public square; 4. That staff be directed to prepare an agreement between the Durham Region Farmers’ Market Association and the Town of Whitby for the use of Celebration Square for the 2018 Market term; and, 5. That staff report back to Council on the agreement and its considerations before the 2018 Market term.
Moved by Councillor Roy, seconded by Councillor Yamada
Carried
Page 18 of 37 Regular Council Minutes June 26, 2017 - 7:00 PM 1. That Planning Report Item PL 63-17 be received as information; 2. That the Clerk forward a copy of this report to the Durham District School Board, Durham Catholic District School Board, Whitby Hydro, Whitby Library, Station Gallery, Whitby Chamber of Commerce, Durham Region Astronomical Association, and the Whitby Sustainability Advisory Committee; and, 3. That Staff report back later in 2017 with recommendations related to future Earth Hour event planning.
Moved by Councillor Roy, seconded by Councillor Yamada
Carried
1. That the joint staff report and presentation by the Community and Marketing Services Department and the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer regarding the Whitby Innovation Hub- Accelerator be received; 2. That Council endorse a public-private-partnership for the development and operation of the Whitby Innovation Hub- Accelerator with Jason Atkins, CEO of 360Insights and City Flow Project, leading the private sector’s participation; 3. That a report on the operational strategy, plan and municipal contributions to support the Whitby Innovation Hub-Accelerator be submitted to Council in the Fall 2017; 4. That the former Land Registry Office, 400 Centre Street South, be re-purposed for the exclusive use of the Whitby Innovation Hub-Accelerator and not for the purpose of accommodating municipal departments or divisions and staff; 5. That the renovations to the interior of the former Land Registry Office be designed and constructed to accommodate the Whitby Innovation Hub-Accelerator; 6. That Council endorse the Economic Development Division to make applications for government grants, utilizing the support of Page 19 of 37 Regular Council Minutes June 26, 2017 - 7:00 PM Whitby's Member of Parliament and Provincial Member of Parliament as required, that could fund the start-up and on-going operations of the Whitby Innovation Hub-Accelerator; 7. That Council direct staff to make application to the Minister of Municipal Affairs to permit the establishment of the Whitby Innov
Moved by Councillor Emm, seconded by Councillor Leahy
Carried
1. That the staff report from the Chief Administrative Officer pertaining to the renovations and expansion to the current Town Hall and the development of a consolidated municipal headquarters be received; Municipal Building Renovations and Short Term Staff Accommodations 2. That Council approve the proposed renovations to the Town Hall outlined in Community and Marketing Services Department Report CMS 07-17 appended to this report; 3. That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to locate staff in other Town facilities or implement such other measures as is required in order to accommodate staffing requirements until an expanded Municipal Headquarters is available for occupancy; Page 20 of 37 Regular Council Minutes June 26, 2017 - 7:00 PM 4. That the former Land Registry Office located at 400 Centre Street South, Whitby, not be utilized to accommodate a Town department, division(s) and municipal staff; Municipal Building Expansion and Long Term Staff Accommodations 5. That Council endorse the commencement of the formal planning process for an expanded Municipal Headquarters; 6. That Council endorse the current location of Town Hall (575 Rossland Road East) as the designated site for Whitby’s expanded Municipal Headquarters; 7. That staff be authorized to proceed to retain a consultant to complete the staffing and building needs assessment for an expanded Municipal Headquarters; 8. That staff be authorized to proceed to retain a consultant to complete a master plan fo
Moved by Councillor Emm, seconded by Councillor Leahy
Carried
1. That the Town of Whitby accept the low tender bid of Appco Paving Ltd. in the amount of $238,110.00 (plus applicable taxes) Page 21 of 37 Regular Council Minutes June 26, 2017 - 7:00 PM for all labour, materials, equipment and supervision necessary to complete miscellaneous asphalt paving as required by the Town of Whitby; 2. That the total estimated annual contract amount of $385,000.00 be approved; and, 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the contract documents
Moved by Councillor Emm, seconded by Councillor Leahy
Carried
1. That the Town of Whitby accept the low tender bid of Dundas Power Line Ltd. in the amount of $438,865.00 (plus applicable taxes) to complete the Streetlight Installations on major roads (Contract No. T-7-2017) as required by the Town of Whitby; 2. That the total estimated project amount of $892,501.00 be approved; and, 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the contract documents.
Moved by Councillor Emm, seconded by Councillor Leahy
Carried
1. That Council approve for the existing coach style streetlights, Option 2 as outlined in this report, for the conversion to LED luminaries. Option 2 comprises of replacing existing coach style with LED coach style on local streets (2,151 locations) and cobra Page 22 of 37 Regular Council Minutes June 26, 2017 - 7:00 PM head on collector and arterial streets (515 locations), respectively; 2. That the Town of Whitby accept the highest scoring proposal of Anixter Power Solution in the amount of $1,365,885.00 (excluding applicable taxes) for the supply and delivery of LED replacement coach fixtures on local streets. A tender will be prepared by staff for the installation; 3. That approval be granted for the tender option to extend the contract with Anixter Power Solution for an additional one (1) year term providing the Company’s annual performance, proposed pricing and product quality is satisfactory and will be subject to budget approval; 4. That the existing post top coach style fixtures be replaced with LED cobra head style using the previously awarded supplier. The estimated cost with installation of $393,000.00 (plus applicable taxes) is within the funding identified in the 2017 Capital Budget. A tender will be prepared by staff for the installation; 5. That the total estimated project cost (including installation) for Option 2 replacement of the existing coach fixtures as noted above, plus replacement of the post top fixtures is estimated at $2,158,232 be approved. These
Moved by Councillor Emm, seconded by Councillor Leahy
Carried
1. That Council approve the Trap, Neuter, Return (TNR) Program described in this Report on a trial basis for a two year period, Page 23 of 37 Regular Council Minutes June 26, 2017 - 7:00 PM based on existing colonies and other colonies that can be identified within the Town of Whitby; 2. That Council approve a departmental budgetary increase of $1,500 for 2017 towards the support of the TNR Program, as outlined in Section 7.2 of this Report; and, 3. That the Clerk be directed to bring forward a by-law to give effect to the recommendations contained in this Report.
Moved by Councillor Emm, seconded by Councillor Leahy
Carried
1. That Council approve the proposed amendment to the Traffic By- law 1862-85 to incorporate the following change to Schedule “B”: Parking restrictions on the east and west side of Durham Street between Winchester Road East and Cassels Road East identified within Attachment A of Report PW 22-17; 2. That Council authorize the Clerk to bring forward an amending By-law to By-law 1862-85, for Council approval; 3. That staff implement the necessary pavement markings and signage to improve delineation and awareness of the northbound only operations at the north end of Durham Street; and, 4. That staff monitor the parking activities and consider any other potential improvements and report back to Council, as necessary, for any further modifications.
Moved by Councillor Emm, seconded by Councillor Leahy
Carried
That Council approve the Use of Council Chambers Policy appended as Attachment # 1 to this report.
Moved by Councillor Emm, seconded by Councillor Leahy
Carried
1. That the Town of Whitby leverage the Region of Durham tender T-538-2013, for the renewal of the Microsoft Enterprise License Agreement contract managed by SHI Canada for a three-year term from September 1, 2017 to August 31, 2020; 2. That the Microsoft Enterprise Licensing Agreement be amended to include a provision to adjust the quality and types of Microsoft solutions and services licenses; and, 3. That the Commissioner of Corporate Services be authorized to execute the required documents to give effect thereto.
Moved by Councillor Emm, seconded by Councillor Leahy
Carried
That report No. CS 72-17 of the Commissioner of Corporate Services/Treasurer be received as information. Page 25 of 37 Regular Council Minutes June 26, 2017 - 7:00 PM
Moved by Councillor Emm, seconded by Councillor Leahy
Carried
1. That Council authorize staff to prepare the required background information in support of a DC By-Law amendment, pursuant to the legislation; 2. The information be made public at least two weeks prior to a public meeting on September 11, 2017, with the adoption of the amended bylaw to be considered once the 60 day public review period has concluded; and, 3. That Staff communicate to the 2016 Development Charge Background Study Stakeholders as a tool to inform the development community of the proposed changes.
Moved by Councillor Emm, seconded by Councillor Leahy
Carried
1. That Report CS 75-17 of the Commissioner of Corporate Services/Treasurer be received as information; 2. That Council, in conjunction with the members of the Durham Municipal Insurance Pool (DMIP), support the DMIP Board of Directors’ resolution which recommends that the distributed DMIP surplus be re-invested into the Insurance and Risk Management Reserve Fund of each municipal pool member to provide for future program costs related to their own insurance and risk management requirements; and, 3. That Council approve the Town’s share of the surplus funds distributed by the DMIP be contributed to the Town’s Insurance Page 26 of 37 Regular Council Minutes June 26, 2017 - 7:00 PM Reserve Fund to fund risk management initiatives and that staff report back on recommended risk management initiatives.
Moved by Councillor Emm, seconded by Councillor Leahy
Carried
1. That Council approve the establishment of a Whitby Minor Sport Organization Field Fee; 2. That the Whitby Minor Sport Organization Field Fee be implemented April 1, 2018; 3. That the Whitby Minor Sport Organization Field Fee be established at $8.00 per hour; 4. That the Clerk be authorized to bring forward a new by-law for approval to implement the proposed Whitby Minor Sport Organization Field Fee as outlined in the Staff Report; and, 5. That Item MD 3582 Community and Marketing Services Department 2017 Arena Ice/Floor, Sports Fields and Park User Fees and Facility Rental Fees be removed from the Operations Committee New and Unfinished Business List.
Moved by Councillor Leahy, seconded by Councillor Emm
Carried
That Items 2, 3 and 4 of the main motion be deleted and replaced with the following and the recommendation renumbered accordingly: 1. That the Whitby Minor Sport Organization Field Fee be implemented as a phased approach with the fee being $4.00 per hour effective April 1, 2018, $6.00 per hour effective April 1, 2019 and $8.00 per hour effective April 1, 2020; 2. That the Clerk be authorized to bring forward a new by-law for Page 27 of 37 Regular Council Minutes June 26, 2017 - 7:00 PM approval to implement the proposed Whitby Minor Sport Organization Field Fee.
Moved by Councillor Leahy, seconded by Councillor Emm
Carried
1. That Community and Marketing Services Report CMS 38-17 to facilitate the emergency site works and installation of a new rubber playground surface for Folkstone Park be received as information; and, 2. That the required emergency site works and installation of a new rubber playground surface at Folkstone Park be funded from the 2017 Maintenance Reserve.
Moved by Councillor Emm, seconded by Councillor Leahy
Carried
1. That the Town of Whitby accept the low bid as submitted by Can– Sky Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. in the amount of $235,350.25 (Option B) (plus applicable taxes) covering all labour, materials and equipment to complete the roof replacement at Iroquois Park Sports Centre; 2. That the total estimated project cost in the amount of $281,492.41 be approved; and, 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the contract documents. Page 28 of 37 Regular Council Minutes June 26, 2017 - 7:00 PM
Moved by Councillor Emm, seconded by Councillor Leahy
Carried
1. That Part 1 on draft 40R plan, as shown on the attached sketch included as Attachment No. 1 to this report be declared surplus for the purpose of sale; 2. That the Town give public notice of its intention to sell the subject property by placing an advertisement in the newspaper one time; 3. That provided no objection is received by the Town in connection with the proposed sale, a by-law be brought forward to authorize the sale; 4. That in lieu of an appraisal specific to this property, that the value of the property be calculated based on a per square foot value based on recent sales and comparables based on the rate of inflation; and, 5. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the necessary documents to give effect thereto.
Moved by Councillor Emm, seconded by Councillor Leahy
Carried
That Report No. CS 76-17 of the Commissioner of Corporate Services/Treasurer be received for information. Page 29 of 37 Regular Council Minutes June 26, 2017 - 7:00 PM
Moved by Councillor Leahy, seconded by Councillor Emm
Carried
Whereas the Ontario government is proposing to make a variety of changes to the Employment Standards Act through Bill 148, The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, 2017; And Whereas the proposed changes will include an increase to the general minimum wage rates; equal pay for equal work provisions which will prohibit differential pay rates based upon employment status; measures related to the scheduling of work; increases to vacation entitlements; changes to the emergency leave provisions; changes related to the use of temporary use agency employees; etc; And Whereas the aforementioned changes have the effect of enshrining higher base employment standards in legislation which will be applicable to all employers within the province of Ontario; And Whereas the provincial Government has provided insufficient time, during the summer holiday months, in order to properly engage all interested and affected stakeholders in a dialogue on the potential direct and indirect impacts of these changes. Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Council of the Town of Whitby formally requests that the Province of Ontario defer implementing Bill Page 30 of 37 Regular Council Minutes June 26, 2017 - 7:00 PM 148 and set aside additional time for consultation with all interested stakeholders in the fall of 2017; and, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Premier Kathleen Wynne and the Honorable Kevin Flynn, Minister of Labour.
Moved by Councillor Emm, seconded by Councillor Gleed
Carried
That a motion to introduce a matter pertaining to Highway 407 and 412 Tolls be allowed due to it timely and urgent nature.
Moved by Councillor Leahy, seconded by Councillor Emm
Carried
Whereas the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario began charging tolls on Highway 412 and the eastern extension of Highway 407 on February 1, 2017; And Whereas the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario has commenced a construction project expected to be completed by September 30, 2017 to replace the Henry Street bridge over Highway 401 to accommodate the future widening of Highway 401; And Whereas the Henry Street bridge construction project is having an adverse impact on local traffic; Page 32 of 37 Regular Council Minutes June 26, 2017 - 7:00 PM And Whereas the Council of the Town of Whitby has noted previously that tolls discourage use of Highways 407 and 412 and increase traffic on local collector roads and Highway 401. Now Therefore Be It Resolved that the Council of the Town of Whitby formally requests that the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario temporarily suspend charging tolls on Highway 412 until the Henry Street bridge project has been completed so as to provide for traffic relief in the area; and, That the tolls on the eastern extension of Highway 407 be reduced until such time as traffic volumes match or exceed the traffic volumes on Highway 407 ETR.
Moved by Councillor Leahy, seconded by Councillor Emm
Carried
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws # 7294-17 to # 7304-17 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.
Moved by Councillor Leahy, seconded by Councillor Emm
Carried
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws # 7307-17 and # 7309-17 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.
Moved by Councillor Gleed, seconded by Councillor Roy
Carried
That Council move in-camera in accordance with Procedural By-law #7279-17, Closed Meeting Policy G 040, and the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2)(c) a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.
Moved by Councillor Emm, seconded by Councillor Yamada
Carried
That Council rise from the closed portion of the Council Meeting.
Moved by Councillor Mulcahy, seconded by Councillor Leahy
Carried
1. That Council authorize the sale of the municipal property located at 201 Brock Street South (the former downtown Whitby Fire Hall site) to Waverley Inc. and Marshall Homes, or a company to be incorporated by them for said purposes; 2. That Council approve the principal terms and conditions of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale between The Corporation of the Town of Whitby and Waverley Inc. and Marshall Homes as outlined in Confidential Report CMS 39-17; and, 3. That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and any and all documentation necessary to give effect to the aforementioned recommendations.
Moved by Councillor Emm, seconded by Councillor Leahy
Carried
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 regular meeting held on June 26, 2017 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.
Moved by Councillor Mulcahy, seconded by Councillor Yamada
Carried
That the meeting adjourn.
Moved by Councillor Leahy, seconded by Councillor Emm
Carried
That Council approve Zoning Amendment Application (Z-04-16) for the removal of the Holding (H) Symbol; and, 2. That the Zoning By-law to remove the Holding (H) Symbol be brought forward for Council’s consideration.
Moved by Councillor Roy, seconded by Councillor Yamada
Carried
That Council approve Draft Plan of Subdivision SW-2017-02 (Attachment #5) subject to the conditions of approval contained in Section 8.0 of Report PL 56-17; 2. That Council approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application Z- 03-17 subject to the conditions of approval contained in Section 5.0 of Report PL 56-17; 3. That any necessary by-law be brought forward for consideration by Council; 4. That staff be authorized to prepare a subdivision agreement; 5. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign any necessary documents; 6. That the Region of Durham Commissioner of Planning be advised of Council’s decision; 7. That the Clerk forward Notice to those persons and agencies who had requested to be notified of Council’s decision; and, 8. That Council appoint the firm of Williams and Stewart Associates as control architect for the subdivision plan.
Moved by Councillor Roy, seconded by Councillor Emm
Carried
That Council approve Site Plan Application (SP-02-17), subject to the comments and conditions contained in Section 8.0 of Planning Report, PL 60-17; and, 2. That the Mayor and clerk be authorized to execute the Site Plan Agreement and any related documents.
Moved by Councillor Roy, seconded by Councillor Yamada
Carried
That Report PL 71-17 be received for information; 2. That the properties located at 1514, 1518 and 1520 Brock Street South not be designated under the Ontario Heritage Act and be removed from the Town’s Heritage Register (the properties being listed but not designated); 3. That prior to the demolition of the buildings on the subject properties, there be further documentation provided to the Town on the cultural heritage significance of the properties and appropriate forms of commemoration; 4. That the Town work with the owner to secure funds in an appropriate amount toward commemoration; and, 5. That any future Site Plan Agreement for redevelopment of the subject properties include commemoration of the cultural heritage significance of the properties through a plaque or other interpretative marker in consultation with LACAC Heritage Whitby.
Moved by Councillor Roy, seconded by Councillor Leahy