Committee of the Whole

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 1784 for a temporary use (Z-16-25) as outlined in Planning Report PDP 50-25; and, That the amending By-law be brought forward for Council’s consideration.

That Staff Report CMS 10-25 be received for information.

That Council approve the proposed Pool Allocation Policy, (Attachment 1); and, That Council approve the proposed Gymnasium Allocation Policy, (Attachment 2), of Report CMS 11-25.

That Report FS 21-25, the Annual Statement of Development Charge and Parkland Dedication Cash-in-Lieu Reserve Funds as at December 31, 2024, be received for information.

That Report FS 37-25 on Building Permit Fees Annual Financial Report 2024 be received as information.

That Report FS 34-25, Procurement Reporting - Quarter 1, Quarter 2, and Council Recess, be received for information.

That Property Tax due dates for the 2026 and future Interim and Final tax bills be set to be the last day of the month they fall due within, to allow residents more time to pay and to establish a due date that is consistently applied to all taxpayers; That a grant equivalent to one month of late payment charges be approved for Qualifying Residential Property Owners subject to the residential property owner enrolling in one of the Town’s Pre-authorized Payment plans, as outlined in Staff Report FS 41-25; and, That Staff be authorized to waive the tax bill reprint fee subject to a Qualifying Property Owner enrolling in the Town’s electronic tax bill program, as outlined in Staff Report FS 41-25.

That a new 2025 Capital Project, for the reconstruction of tennis courts at Palmerston Park and Folkstone Park, in the amount of $300,000, be approved and funded as follows: $100,000 from the National Bank Play Your Court Program sponsorship funding; and, $200,000 from the Town’s Asset Management Reserve Fund. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the National Bank Play Your Court Program sponsorship agreement included in the memo entitled “Palmerston Park and Folkstone Park Tennis Court Sponsorship Agreement” on the Confidential Correspondence Agenda; and, That the tennis courts at Palmerston Park and Folkstone Park be renamed the National Bank Tennis Courts.

That Council receive CAO 19-25 Efficiency Initiatives for information.

Whereas Terry Fox is a national hero and should be remembered forever, and 2025 is the 45th anniversary of Terry Fox’s visit to Durham Region; and, Whereas Terry Fox was reunited with his mother Betty for the first time since he had started his Marathon of Hope in Whitby on July 10, 1980. Whitby has a special place in the heart of the Fox family; and, Whereas Terry Fox’s legacy has had an immeasurable impact on the life of Canadians and our understanding of what it is to be a giving, caring, and kind society; and, Whereas the annual Terry Fox run and other fundraising efforts have generated over $900 million in the past 45 years; and, Whereas here in the Town of Whitby, All Saints Catholic Secondary School has twice been recognized as the most successful fundraising high school in all of Canada; and, Whereas no other Canadian is more deserving of a place of honour in Whitby; and, Whereas, next year, June 28, 2026 will be the 45th anniversary of Terry Fox’s passing; Now therefore be it resolved: That Council direct Staff to work with the Terry Fox Foundation and the Fox family on a suitable installation to acknowledge Terry Fox’s visit to Whitby and to honour his legacy; and, That the recognition could range anywhere from, a full-size representative sculpture, to a plaque, or place marker; and, That Staff report on possible budget implications and timing of installation. See following motions: Recommendation: Moved by Councillor Lee That the motion regarding Public Recognition

That the motion regarding Public Recognition of the Terry Fox Visit in Whitby be

That the meeting adjourn.

1. That a new 2025 Capital Project, for the reconstruction of tennis courts at Palmerston Park and Folkstone Park, in the amount of $300,000, be approved and funded as follows: a. $100,000 from the National Bank Play Your Court Program sponsorship funding; and, b. $200,000 from the Town’s Asset Management Reserve Fund. 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to sign the National Bank Play Your Court Program sponsorship agreement included in the memo entitled “Palmerston Park and Folkstone Park Tennis Court Sponsorship Agreement” on the Confidential Correspondence Agenda; and, 3. That the tennis courts at Palmerston Park and Folkstone Park be renamed the National Bank Tennis Courts.