Regular Council Meeting

That Council hear presentations by Connie Heron and Kyle Paterson.

That Council hear a presentation by Kevin Bourne.

That correspondence Item CORR 03-09 be

That correspondence Item CORR 04-09 be received as information.

That correspondence Item CORR 05-09 be

That correspondence Item CORR 06-09 be

That correspondence Item CORR 07-09 be

That correspondence Item CORR 08-09 be received as information.

That Council adopt the recommendations set out in Item Nos. 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, save and except Item No. 4.1 thereof.

1. That Planning Report Item PL 20-09 be received for information; and, 2. That Planning Staff be authorized to submit an Official Plan Amendment application to the Region of Durham to redesignate Brooklin’s Main Central Area as a “Regional Centre” to enable the expansion of the main central area to land south of Highway 7.

1. That Council refuse the application to amend the Town of Whitby Official Plan (OPA2007-W/05) for the reasons outlined in Planning Report, Item PL 15-09, including the following:  The proposal is not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2005;  The proposal does not conform to the Provincial Growth Plan;  The proposal is not consistent with the intent of the Whitby Official Plan and the Town’s goal to maintain and encourage a Major Central Area along the Baldwin Street Corridor; and,  The proposal would remove needed Employment Lands from the high- profile area of the proposed Highway 407/Thickson Road interchange. 2. That Council recommend the Region of Durham refuse the application to amend the Durham Regional Official Plan (Regional File: OPA-2007-008) for the reasons outlined in Planning Report, Item PL 15-09, including the following: MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009 AT THE HOUR OF 8:00 P.M. IN THE MEETING HALL OF THE WHITBY MUNICIPAL BUILDING 5. (continued)  The proposal is not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2005;  The proposal does not conform to the Provincial Growth Plan;  The proposal is not consistent with the intent of the Whitby Official Plan and the Town’s goal to maintain and encourage a Major Central Area along the Baldwin Street Corridor; and,  The proposal would remove needed Employment Lands from the high- profile area of the future High

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009 AT THE HOUR OF 8:00 P.M. IN THE MEETING HALL OF THE WHITBY MUNICIPAL BUILDING 5. (continued) 1. That Council refuse the applications to amend the Town of Whitby Official Plan (OPA2008-W/09) and Zoning By-law (Z-20-08) for the reasons outlined in Planning Report, Item PL 16-09, including the following:  The proposal is not consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement, 2005;  The proposal does not conform to the Provincial Growth Plan;  The proposal is not consistent with the intent of the Whitby Official Plan and the Town’s goal to maintain and encourage a Major Central Area along the Baldwin Street Corridor;  The proposal would remove the provision of needed Special Purpose Commercial lands intended to serve the community of Brooklin. 2. That the Clerk forward a copy of Council’s decision to the Region of Durham, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and those persons/agencies who requested further notification.

That Council continue to meet past 11:00 p.m.

That Council continue to meet past 11:30 p.m.

That Council adopt the recommendations set out in Item Nos. 3.1 through 3.7, as contained in the minutes of the meeting of the Operations Committee held on March 2, 2009, save and except Item No. 3.1, 3.2. and 3.3, thereof.

1. That the 2008 Whitby In Bloom program highlights be received as information; 2. That Council approve the Town’s continued participation in the National Communities in Bloom Friends Category Program in 2009; and, 3. That Council approve the Whitby In Bloom Committee of Council and staff’s recommendations for the 2009 program.

1. That Council approve the attached Recreation Program Registration Policy to guide the registration procedures for the Community and Marketing Services Department; MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009 AT THE HOUR OF 8:00 P.M. IN THE MEETING HALL OF THE WHITBY MUNICIPAL BUILDING 5. (continued) 2. That Council approve the discontinuation of telephone registration, technically

1. That Council endorse the recommendations regarding Earth Day/Week 2009 activities contained within the Community and Marketing Services Report Item 18-09; 2. That Earth Day/Week activities recommended in Community and Marketing Services Report Item 18-09 be undertaken subject to Council approval of funding for Earth Day/Week activities within the Special Events budget; 3. That Council acknowledge the Earth Day/Week Sponsors and organizers; and, 4. That despite paragraphs 1 and 2, staff be directed to find a more parking accessible park in lieu of the park identified in attachment #3 to Community & Marketing Services Report, Item CMS 18-09.

1. That the existing school zone signage be upgraded to include flashing amber beacons adjacent to the 40 km/h speed limit; MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2009 AT THE HOUR OF 8:00 P.M. IN THE MEETING HALL OF THE WHITBY MUNICIPAL BUILDING 5. (continued) 2. That Montgomery Avenue between Carnwith Drive and Vipond Road be designated a Community Safety Zone; 3. That Town staff keep local residents informed of any significant roadway modifications recommended for the area; and, 4. That Town staff meet with the Durham District School Board staff to discuss and review opportunities to address transportation related concerns associated with school pick-up and drop-off activities, and children walking to school.

1. That Planning Report, Item PL 26-09, regarding the Town of Whitby’s participation in Earth Hour, on March 28, 2009 be received as information; 2. That the Clerk register the Town of Whitby to participate in Earth Hour 2009; 3. That businesses and all residents of Whitby be encouraged to participate in Earth Hour 2009; and, 4. That a copy of this report be forwarded to the Durham District School Board, the Durham Catholic District School Board, Whitby Hydro, the Library Board and the Station Gallery.

That the Planning and Development Committee Meeting scheduled for Monday, March 16, 2009 start at 6:30 p.m. .

That staff develop a policy framework for the installation of traffic calming measures that factors in: i. legislation respecting the installation and removal of traffic calming measures; ii. liability issues; iii. consistency with the Town’s short and long-term transportation objectives as outlined and approved in Council’s Transportation Master Plan; and, iv. policies from other plans such as the Regional Municipality of Durham’s Trails and Bikeways Master Plan.