The Whitby Record

Committee of the Whole

November 18, 2019

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.

Declared interests

Mayor Mitchellunder the Municipal Conflict of Interest Act regarding Item 4.2, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Report, CAO 31-19, Hospital Task Force Update, as the lands under discussion in relation to the matter abut or sit upon a portion of 5455 Ashburn Road, a property that is owned by Mayor Mitchell and his family

What was decided (21 motions)

14 carried, 7 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

1. That Option 2 contained within Staff Report CLK 12-19 be approved to amend the Town’s Contribution Rebate Program; 2. That the Clerk be directed to bring forward an amendment to the Contribution Rebate By-law to give effect to the Page 5 of 17 Committee of the Whole Minutes November 18, 2019 - 7:00 PM recommendations contained in this report; and, 3. That Item MD 4919 be removed from the General Government New and Unfinished Business List.
Moved by Councillor Leahy
Carried
That the main motion be amended by including Item 4, as follows: 4. That the deadline for a contribution to be made and qualify for a contribution rebate align with the conclusion of the candidate’s campaign period, including any supplementary period if applicable.
Moved by Councillor Leahy
Carried
That the main motion be amended by including Item 5 as follows: 5. That Staff report back to Council on the merit of extending the municipal election candidate contribution rebate program in Whitby to Ontario residents rather than just Whitby residents and report back to Council.
Moved by Councillor Newman
Lost
1. That Option 2 contained within Staff Report CLK 12-19 be approved to amend the Town’s Contribution Rebate Program; 2. That the Clerk be directed to bring forward an amendment to the Contribution Rebate By-law to give effect to the recommendations contained in this report; 3. That Item MD 4919 be removed from the General Government New and Unfinished Business List; and, 4. That the deadline for a contribution to be made and qualify for a Page 6 of 17 Committee of the Whole Minutes November 18, 2019 - 7:00 PM contribution rebate align with the conclusion of the candidate’s campaign period, including any supplementary period if applicable.
Moved by Councillor Mulcahy
Carried
1. That Report CAO 31-19 regarding an update from the Hospital Task Force be received; 2. That funding for the 2020 Hospital Task Force initiative be
Moved by Councillor Leahy
Referred
That Item 2 of the main motion be amended by including the word 'initial' prior the word 'funding'.
Moved by Councillor Newman
Carried
1. That Report CAO 31-19 regarding an update from the Hospital Task Force be received; 2. That initial funding for the 2020 Hospital Task Force initiative be
Moved by Councillor Newman
Referred
1. That Council receive Report CMS 28-19 as information; and, 2. That Council endorse in principle the draft Vision and Guiding Principles as outlined in Section 4 of this report in order to guide the development of the Culture Plan through Phase Three.
Moved by Councillor Newman
Carried
That Item 2 of the main motion be amended to read as follows: 2. That Council endorse in principle the draft Vision and Guiding Principles as outlined in Section 4 of this report in order to guide the development of the Culture Plan through Phase Three, with the Vision amended to read as follows: Rooted in history and forward looking, Whitby offers accessible, inclusive and equitable cultural experiences and spaces to its diverse communities, including both residents and visitors with the goal of uniquely identifying and distinguishing Whitby as a caring community in the world.
Moved by Councillor Newman
Withdrawn
1. That Council approve the proposed fees as outlined in Attachments 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 with the effective dates as follows: a. Sports Fields, Lacrosse Box, Courts, Lighting and Arena Floors adjustments effective November 1, 2020 to October 31, 2021 (Attachment 1); b. Halls and Facility Rental Fees adjustments effective April 1, 2021 to August 31, 2022 (Attachment 2); c. Camp, Membership and Admission Fees adjustments effective March 25, 2020 to August 31, 2021 (Attachment 3); d. Port Whitby Marina Fees adjustments effective February 15, 2020 to February 14, 2021 (Attachment 4); e. Park Features Fees adjustments effective September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2021 (Attachment 5); f. Recreation Program Fees adjustments effective March 25, 2020 to August 31, 2021 (Attachment 6); g. Arena Ice and Aquatic Pool Fees adjustments effective September 1, 2020 to August 31, 2022 (Attachment 7); and, 2. That the Clerk be authorized to amend the Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law # 7220-17 to include the new Community Page 10 of 17 Committee of the Whole Minutes November 18, 2019 - 7:00 PM Services Fees Schedules.
Moved by Councillor Leahy
Carried
That Item 1(a) of the main motion be amended to read as follows: 1. Sports Fields, Lacrosse Box, Courts, Lighting and Arena Floors adjustments effective November 1, 2020 to October 31, 2021 (Attachment 1), save and except that Tennis Court fees increase at 4% in 2020.
Moved by Councillor Leahy
Lost
Page 11 of 17 Committee of the Whole Minutes November 18, 2019 - 7:00 PM 1. That Council direct staff to proceed with Option 3 (create a regulatory framework and make Zoning By-law amendments to control short-term rental accommodations in Whitby), as set out in Section 4.4 of Report LS 19-19.
Moved by Mayor Mitchell
Carried
That the main motion be amended to include Items 2 and 3 as follows: 2. That Staff report back to Council with an update by the end of Q2 2020 in order for the Town to be able to provide an effective response to the challenge of regulating short-term rental accommodation for the summer of 2020 (even on an interim basis) and for subsequent years; and, 3. That Staff include in the update a report to Council on the consequences of restricting short-term rental accommodations to specified zones within the Town of Whitby.
Moved by Councillor Newman
Carried
1. That Council direct staff to proceed with Option 3 (create a regulatory framework and make Zoning By-law amendments to control short-term rental accommodations in Whitby), as set out in Section 4.4 of Report LS 19-19; 2. That Staff report back to Council with an update by the end of Q2 2020 in order for the Town to be able to provide an effective response to the challenge of regulating short-term rental accommodation for the summer of 2020 (even on an interim basis) and for subsequent years; and, 3. That Staff include in the update a report to Council on the consequences of restricting short-term rental accommodations to specified zones within the Town of Whitby.
Moved by Mayor Mitchell
Carried
1. That Public Works PW 32-19 is received as information; and, 2. That NUB - 4084 regarding Emerald Ash Borer Action Plan Update be removed from the New and Unfinished Business register.
Moved by Councillor Mulcahy
Carried
1. That Report PW 33-19 be received as information; 2. That MD - 4185 be removed from the New and Unfinished Business listing; 3. That staff continue to install the seasonal flexible bollards and in- road signage on Scott Street adjacent to Dr. Robert Thornton Elementary Public School and review opportunities for other flexible solutions at such time the roadway is reconstructed; 4. That staff identify candidate sites for seasonal flexible bollards and undertake public consultation, as appropriate and budget requirements prior to any recommendations to Council; and, 5. That staff consider permanent traffic calming solutions as part of roadway reconstruction adjacent to schools where traffic conditions have been identified as a concern.
Moved by Councillor Shahid
Carried
That the Committee take a short recess.
Moved by Councillor Leahy
Carried
Page 14 of 17 Committee of the Whole Minutes November 18, 2019 - 7:00 PM That the Item 4 of the main motion be amended to read as follows: 4. That staff identify candidate sites, including but not limited to McQuay Boulevard adjacent to Colonel J.E. Farewell Public School and on Michael Boulevard near West Lynde Public School and St. Marguerite d’Youville School for seasonal flexible bollards and undertake public consultation, as appropriate and budget requirements prior to any recommendations to Council.
Moved by Councillor Newman
Lost
That the matter of multi-use path winter maintenance in Town-owned parks near schools including Town-owned paths at the back of Colonel J.E. Farewell Public School be
Moved by Councillor Roy
Referred
That the Staff bring forward amendments to the Procedure By-law to require notice for motions under new and unfinished business at Committee of the Whole, with the deadline for such motions being noon on the Wednesday prior the meeting.
Moved by Councillor Mulcahy
Carried
That the meeting adjourn.
Moved by Councillor Leahy
Carried

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