The Whitby Record

Committee of the Whole

September 19, 2022

Who was there

Present (5): Chris Leahy, Steve Lee, Rhonda Mulcahy, 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.

What was decided (25 motions)

21 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

1. That Council approve the proposed amendment to Traffic By-law # 1862-85, to incorporate the changes to Schedule “N” of the By- law, as identified in Attachment 2; and, 2. That a by-law to amend By-law # 1862-85 be brought forward for the consideration of Council.
Moved by Councillor Drumm
Carried
1. That Council approve the Draft Plan of Condominium (File Number: CW-2022-01) subject to the comments included in Planning Report PDP 48-22 and the Conditions of Approval included in Attachment #4; 2. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the Condominium Agreement and any other necessary documents; and, 3. That the Clerk advise the Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development at the Region of Durham, of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Mulcahy
Carried
1. That Council approve the Site Plan (File Number: SP-06-22) for a telecommunication tower at 1650 McEwen Drive, subject to the comments included in Planning Report PDP 49-22; and, 2. That the proponent enter into a Letter of Undertaking with the Town and be responsible for the related fee.
Moved by Councillor Shahid
Carried
Page 6 of 22 Committee of the Whole Minutes September 19, 2022 - 7:00 PM That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law # 1784, as outlined in Attachment #7.
Moved by Councillor Mulcahy
Carried
That consideration of Planning and Development (Planning Services) Report, PDP 50-22 be
Moved by Councillor Lee
Referred
1. That Council approve Zoning By-law Amendment Application (Z- 06-22) for the removal of the Holding (H) symbol; and, 2. That should Council support the removal of the Holding (H) symbol, a Zoning By-law be brought forward for Council’s consideration.
Moved by Councillor Drumm
Carried
1. That Council approve Official Plan Amendment Number 129 to the Whitby Official Plan (File: OPA-2022-W/01), as shown on Attachment # 6, and that a by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment Number 129 be brought forward for consideration by Council; and, 2. That the Clerk forward a copy of Planning Report PDP 52-22, two (2) copies of the adopted Amendment, and a copy of the by- law to adopt Amendment Number 129 to the Whitby Official Plan, to the Region of Durham’s Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development.
Moved by Councillor Shahid
Carried
That a motion to introduce a matter pertaining to speed reduction be allowed due to its timely and urgent nature.
Moved by Councillor Shahid
Carried
That the consideration of Item 5.1, Speed Reduction, be
Moved by Councillor Lee
Referred
That Report CAO 22-22 - Downtown Whitby Action Plan September 2022 Update, be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Newman
Carried
1. That Report CAO 23-22 be received for information; 2. That Council endorse the Concierge Program Framework as presented in Report CAO 23-22; and, 3. That Staff be directed to prepare a final Concierge Program to be presented in December 2022. Page 12 of 22 Committee of the Whole Minutes September 19, 2022 - 7:00 PM
Moved by Councillor Shahid
Carried
That Report CAO 24-22 Update on Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Roy
Carried
That the amendment moved by Councillor Roy be further amended by including Item 5 as follows: 5. That there be a request for an opportunity for specific consultation by the Province with Whitby Mayor and Council as the process unfolds with respect to the implementation of the legislation. Page 14 of 22 Committee of the Whole Minutes September 19, 2022 - 7:00 PM
Moved by Councillor Newman
Carried
That Item 9.3, CAO 24-22, Update on Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Build Homes Act be
Moved by Councillor Yamada
Tabled
That the amendment be divided to consider Item 4 as a separate motion.
Moved by Councillor Newman
Lost
2. That the Council of the Town of Whitby endorse the comments and concerns raised regarding Bill 3 in Staff Report CAO 24-22; 3. That the issues of concern with the legislation be monitored as Ottawa and Toronto undertake the pilot, and that further review take place before additional municipalities are granted strong mayor powers; and, 4. That a copy of the report, and a letter from Mayor Mitchell noting Council's strong concerns, be provided to MPP Coe, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, and the Premier.
Moved by Councillor Roy
Carried
That report FS 53-22 regarding 2022 Year End Operating Variance Projection as at June 30 be received as information.
Moved by Councillor Shahid
Carried
1. That the 2023 capital projects and project funding listed in Attachment 1 of Report FS 57-22, be granted pre-budget approval; Page 16 of 22 Committee of the Whole Minutes September 19, 2022 - 7:00 PM 2. That the respective Commissioners for the capital projects, identified in Attachment 1 of Report FS 57-22, and Treasurer (or their designates) be provided delegated authority to award contracts following a procurement in accordance with the Purchasing Policy and provided that such awards are within budget; 3. That all awards made under Staff’s delegated authority be summarized and reported to Council after-the-fact; and, 4. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the contract documents.
Moved by Councillor Shahid
Carried
Whereas we have all become aware of the recent tragic death of Draven Graham, an 11-year-old child on the autistic spectrum, after walking away from the family home; and, Whereas the Amber Alert has been very effective in announcing to the public children who have been abducted; and, Whereas a similar alert program for those who have special needs who leave family custody would be seem to be warranted in the Province of Ontario. Now therefore be it resolved: Page 17 of 22 Committee of the Whole Minutes September 19, 2022 - 7:00 PM 1. That the Town of Whitby request the Province of Ontario to develop and implement a community warning program similar to Amber Alert for those persons of special needs or circumstance who leave the care givers or locations and potentially themselves at risk; and, 2. That copies of this resolution be forwarded to Premier Ford, the leaders of the Opposition parties in Ontario, all Durham MPs and MPPS, Durham Region, the District School Boards in Durham Region, all Durham municipalities, and the Durham Regional Police Service to ask them to support the resolution.
Moved by Councillor Leahy
Carried
That a motion to introduce a matter pertaining the Federal Riding Review - Brooklin be allowed due to its timely and urgent nature.
Moved by Councillor Shahid
Carried
Whereas the Federal Riding Review is indicating a preferred riding allocation that the north portion of Whitby (Brooklin area) be included in the Pickering riding; And Whereas Brooklin, Ashburn, Myrtle, and Myrtle Station along with the rural areas of Whitby included do not identify as similar to Pickering; And Whereas the growth anticipated in the very near future in both Pickering and Brooklin is known to be substantial and will require near future riding boundary shifts once again. Now therefore it be resolved: 1. That the Council at the Town of Whitby does not support the proposed boundary alignment put forth by the federal review; and, 2. That the Council of the Town of Whitby suggests a historical view in looking at north Oshawa as part of the north Whitby alignment.
Moved by Councillor Mulcahy
Carried
That the main motion be amended by including Item 3 as follows: 3. That Staff summarize Council’s strong opposition on the matter and send the draft correspondence for Council’s review prior to providing to the Federal Electoral Districts Redistribution Commission for Ontario.
Moved by Councillor Shahid
Carried
That a motion to introduce a matter pertaining to the installation of ramps and signalization lights on Highway 412 be allowed due to its timely and urgent nature.
Moved by Councillor Roy
Carried
Whereas the traffic has increased in volume on Highway 412 since the tolls were lifted earlier this year; and, Whereas residents report that the intersections of the on and off ramps at both Highway 7 and Highway 2 are difficult to navigate safely; and, Whereas there is substantial growth around the Rossland Road area of Highway 412; and, Whereas the east-west roads within our municipality are increasingly congested with all the new growth, and the usage of Highway 412 is anticipated to increase substantially. Now therefore be it resolved: 1. That the Council of the Town of Whitby requests that the Province of Ontario install entrance and exit ramps at Rossland Road on Highway 412, as well as provide for signalization lights at the intersections of the on and off ramps to provincial highways 2 and 7; and, 2. That this request of Council be copied to the MTO, AMO, Region of Durham and all Durham MPPs and MPs.
Moved by Councillor Mulcahy
Carried
That the meeting adjourn.
Moved by Councillor Roy
Carried

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