Committee of the Whole

That the Report PL 65-19 be

That the Whitby Sustainability Advisory Committee requests that the Council of the Town of Whitby endorse the following: 1. That Council recognizes that climate change poses a significant threat to both the current and future social, economic, and environmental well-being of the community; Page 9 of 21 Committee of the Whole Minutes June 10, 2019 - 7:00 PM 2. That Council recognizes the need to strive for an extensive reduction in greenhouse gas emissions to reduce the local and global impacts of climate change; 3. That measures to promote mitigation and resiliency be considered and implemented across the community to ensure that the community remains prosperous and protected from climate change; 4. That Council declare a climate emergency as a way of strengthening Whitby’s commitment to reducing the short and long term impacts of climate change; 5. That Council demonstrate leadership and encourage the community to consider the urgency of climate change in all daily activities, and; 6. That Council request Staff to consider climate change as a priority in all activities and works completed across the municipality to strive for a deep reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and to consider comprehensive and proactive implementation of measures to promote mitigation and resiliency in the face of climate change.

1. That Council approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision, File: SW- 2017-05 subject to the comments included in Planning Report PL 57-19 and the conditions of draft plan approval included in Attachment # 8; 2. That Staff be authorized to prepare a Subdivision Agreement; 3. That the Region of Durham Commissioner of Planning be advised of Council’s decision; 4. That the Clerk forward a Notice to those parties and agencies who requested to be notified of Council’s decision; 5. That Council approve the amendment to Zoning By-law # 2585, File: Z-15-17 as outlined in Planning Report PL 57-19; and, 6. That a By-law to amend Zoning By-law # 2585 be brought forward for consideration by Council.

That the Urban Design Plan for the northeast corner of Rossland Road Page 11 of 21 Committee of the Whole Minutes June 10, 2019 - 7:00 PM East and Garden Street, dated May 6, 2019, prepared by Evans Planning Inc. and John G. Williams Limited on behalf of Whitby Realty Developments Inc. and Star Residence Ltd., be endorsed by Council and used in the review and consideration of associated development applications.

That the Comprehensive Block Plan for the South Brooklin, Conlin / Anderson Land Owners Group, dated May 2019, prepared by the Biglieri Group Ltd. be endorsed and used in the review and consideration of future development applications.

1. That Council approve the Major Redline Revision to the Draft Approved Plan of Subdivision (File: SW-2008-01 [MR-01-17]) subject to the comments included in Planning Report PL 58-19 and the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval included in Attachment # 8; 2. That Staff be authorized to prepare a Subdivision Agreement; 3. That the Region of Durham Commissioner of Planning be advised of Council’s decision; 4. That the Clerk forward a Notice to those parties and agencies who requested to be notified of Council’s decision; 5. That Council approve the amendment to Zoning By-law # 2585, File: Z-15-17 as outlined in Planning Report PL 58-19; and, 6. That a By-law to amend Zoning By-law # 2585 be brought forward for consideration by Council.

1. That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law # 1784, File: Z-11-15 to change the zoning of the subject land from D(NR) – Development (Non-Residential) to C2-S – Special Purpose Commercial and M1A – Prestige Industrial with an exception to permit an automobile sales establishment; and, 2. That the Zoning By-law Amendment be brought forward for consideration by Council.

1. That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law # 2585, File: Z-32-18 to permit a mixed use (residential-commercial) building on the subject land; and, 2. That a Zoning By-law Amendment be brought forward for Council’s approval at such time as the proponent has provided a satisfactory updated Transportation Study (including the parking rationale) to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department.

1. That Council approve the amendment to Zoning By-law # 1784, File: Z-01-19, as outlined in Planning Report PL 54-19; and, 2. That a By-law to amend Zoning By-law # 1784 be brought forward for consideration by Council.

That Report PL 59-19, Downtown Whitby Action Plan June 2019 Update, be received as information.

That the Comprehensive Block Plan prepared for the Brooklin North Landowners Group Inc. dated April 2019, prepared by Malone Given Parsons Ltd., be endorsed in principle and used in the review and consideration of future development applications.

1. That the property municipally known as 400 Mary Street East be removed from the Town’s Municipal Heritage Register; 2. That a full Heritage Documentation Report be prepared prior to demolition and submitted to the Town to be deposited at the Whitby Archives; and, 3. That the final elevations for the proposed redevelopment be reviewed by the Heritage Whitby Advisory Committee.

That the Report PL 62-19 be

1. That Council respectfully decline to participate in the application for the Audit and Accountability Fund; and, 2. That the CAO prepare a letter to the Minister highlighting efforts that have been taken to proactively find efficiencies and improve service delivery at the Town of Whitby.

Whereas the Regional Governance Review Terms of Reference for Special Advisors Michael Fenn and Ken Seiling states that all materials Page 18 of 21 Committee of the Whole Minutes June 10, 2019 - 7:00 PM produced by the Special Advisors, including research analysis, reports and recommendations, are the exclusive property of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing and may be released publicly at the discretion of the Ministry; Whereas the Regional Governance Review must be transparent in the interest of accountability and in consideration of the potential impacts to local and regional municipal governments; Whereas the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO) has requested that the report containing the Special Advisors findings and recommendations to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing that is due to be presented in early July be made public; Now Therefore be it Resolved: That the Council of the Town of Whitby endorses AMCTO’s position that the report prepared by the Special Advisors regarding the Regional Government Review be released upon its finalization and presentation to the Minister in July; and, That the Clerk be directed to circulate a copy of this resolution to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Lorne Coe M.P.P, Special Advisors Michael Fenn and Ken Seiling, AMCTO, AMO, and all GTA municipalities.

Whereas the use of residential housing for short-term rentals through sites like Airbnb pose challenges for existing stable neighbourhoods, including increased noise, garbage, and parking issues; And Whereas the negative impacts of short-term rental accommodations Page 19 of 21 Committee of the Whole Minutes June 10, 2019 - 7:00 PM are increased when entire homes are rented, and the homeowner is not present; And Whereas other municipalities across Ontario have investigated and implemented solutions to attempt to mitigate the negative impacts of short-term rental accommodations in their communities; Now Therefore be it Resolved: That Council direct staff to report back in Fall 2019 regarding potential measures and options to regulate short-term rental accommodations in Whitby, including a review of what other municipalities have undertaken in this matter and the impact of short-term rental rules in their communities.

That Staff be directed to report back by Q4 2019 about traffic calming opportunities and/or traffic calming pilot projects that could be implemented for Robert Attersley Drive and Promenade Drive.

That the meeting adjourn.