Committee of the Whole

That Council approve the proposed amendments to Traffic By-law 8059-24, to incorporate the changes to Schedule T, as identified in Attachment No. 1 to Report No. PDE 03-25; and, That a by-law to amend By-law 8059-24 be brought forward for the consideration of Council.

That the memorandum from L. Toman, Manager, Events, Culture and Tourism dated March 14, 2025 regarding an update on Canada Day in Whitby be received for information.

That the memorandum from S. Malby, Senior Manager, Parks Planning and Development dated March 12, 2025 regarding Highway of Heroes, Vimy Memorial Park Update - New and Unfinished Business GG-0005 be received for information.

That Report CAO 08-25 regarding the 2024 Annual Report for the Mayor’s Community Development Fund and the Performing Arts Community Development Fund be received for information.

That the Phased Building Permit/Development Charges Deferral Program, as outlined in Staff Report FS 17-25, be established to provide High Density Residential Development (of a minimum of five storeys and a minimum of 10 dwelling units) applicants the option to phase building permits as below-grade and above-grade, and defer the payment of applicable Town development charges, with interest, until the earlier of: the date the above-grade building permit is issued; or, 18 months after the issuance of the below-grade building permit. That the Phased Building Permit/Development Charges Deferral Program for High Density Residential Developments end December 31, 2031, subject to reviews in 2027 and 2029; That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into agreements in accordance with Section 27 of the Development Charges Act with applicants, for the purpose of implementing the Phased Building Permit/Development Charges Deferral Program as outlined in Staff Report FS 17-25; and, That the proposed amendments to the Fees and Charges By-law included in Table 1 of Staff Report FS 17-25 be approved and a by-law amendment be brought forward to Council for consideration. See following motions. Recommendation: Moved by Councillor Leahy That the main motion be amended as follows so that it includes consideration of a deferral program for Medium Density Residential Development: That the Phased Building Permit/Development Charges Deferral Program, as outlined in Staff Report FS 17-25, be establish

That Report FS 17-25 be referred to Staff for further review following consultation led by the Region of Durham with the area mayors and in the event that impacting legislation from the Province or Federal Government is introduced.

That the proposed development charges deferral and installment program be approved for eligible industrial developments, as outlined in Staff Report FS 18-25, up-to April 30, 2027; That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into agreements in accordance with Section 27 of the Development Charges Act, with eligible industrial development applicants up-to April 30, 2027, for the purpose of implementing the deferral and installment program as outlined in Staff Report FS 18-25; and, That the proposed amendments to the Fees and Charges By-law included in Table 1 of Staff Report FS 18-25 be approved and a by-law amendment be brought forward to a future Council meeting for consideration.

That Staff implement procurement restrictions designed to restrict United States businesses from accessing Town of Whitby procurements based on the Province of Ontario’s Procurement Restriction Policy (Attachment 1 to Staff Report FS 19-25) and as outlined in Report FS 19-25; That the Town’s Procurement Policy F 080 be amended for the procurement restrictions and definition of U.S. Business outlined in Report FS 19-25; That Staff be authorized to amend the Town’s Procurement Policy F 080 based on adjustments to the Province of Ontario’s Procurement Restriction Policy and that such restrictions be in effect until the earlier of March 31, 2026 or when the Province of Ontario’s Procurement Restriction Policy is rescinded; That the Commissioner of Financial Services/Treasurer, subject to the agreement of the Commissioner of Legal and Enforcement Services/Town Solicitor, be delegated authority, until March 31, 2026, to approve contract extensions where it is necessary or in the best interest of the Town; and, That the Commissioner of Financial Services/Treasurer and the Commissioner of Legal and Enforcement Services/Town Solicitor report back to Council on the use of their delegated authority through the regular reporting of the Purchasing Division of Financial Services.

That Staff be authorized to finalize a Lease Agreement with Town Brewery Inc. (or an affiliated company), for the period January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2027 as outlined in Staff Report FS 20-25 and in a form to the satisfaction of the Commissioner, Legal and Enforcement Services / Town Solicitor, or designate; and, That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Lease Agreement with Town Brewery Inc.

That Report LS 06-25 be received for information; That the proposed Rental Unit Vital Services By-law substantially in the form appended to Report LS 06-25 as Attachment # 1, be brought forward on May 26, 2025, for Council consideration; and, That staff are directed to prepare amendments to the Town’s Property Standards By-law # 6874-14, as amended to remove provisions of vital services from the by-law for Council’s consideration.

That Report LS 07-25 is received for information; and, That the proposed administrative amendments to the Property Standards By-law substantially in the form appended to Report LS 07-25 as Attachment # 1, be brought forward to Council for consideration on May 26, 2025.

That Council appoint Tom Marlow to the Road Watch Committee for the term ending November 14, 2026.

That the meeting adjourn.

That the main motion be amended as follows so that it includes consideration of a deferral program for Medium Density Residential Development: 1. That the Phased Building Permit/Development Charges Deferral Program, as outlined in Staff Report FS 17-25, be established to provide High Density Residential Development (of a minimum of five storeys and a minimum of 10 dwelling units) applicants the option to phase building permits as below-grade and above-grade, and defer the payment of applicable Town development charges, with interest, until the earlier of: a. the date the above-grade building permit is issued; or, b. 18 months after the issuance of the below-grade building permit. 2. That a DC Deferral Program for Medium Density Residential Development (defined for this program as developments of Four-Plex, Back-to-Back Townhouse, Row Townhouse, Apartment, and Stacked Townhouse dwelling units included in the Town’s DC By-law # 7748-21 and not exceeding a height of 4 storeys), be established allowing eligible applicants an option to defer the payment of Town development charges, with interest, until 18 months following the issuance of the first building permit for the development; 3. That the Development Charges Deferral Programs for High and Medium Density Residential Developments end December 31, 2031, subject to reviews in 2027 and 2029; 4. That the Treasurer be authorized to enter into agreements in accordance with Section 27 of the Development Charges Act with applicants,

That Report FS 17-25 be