The Whitby Record

Committee of the Whole

December 9, 2019

Who was there

Present (6): Chris Leahy, Steve Lee, Rhonda Mulcahy, Elizabeth Roy, 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 (14 motions)

11 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee's 2019 - 2022 Work Plan be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Shahid
Carried
That Items 2 to 6 of CLK 13-19 be
Moved by Councillor Roy
Referred
1. That the Council Expense Policy G 050 and the Guidelines for Expenses for Members of Council be amended as shown within Attachment 1 to Staff Report CLK 13-19.
Moved by Councillor Leahy
Carried
1. That the Flag Raisings Policy CA 110 be amended as shown within Attachment 1 to Staff Report CLK 15-19; and, 2. That the Issuance of Proclamations Policy CA 120 be amended as shown within Attachment 2 to Staff Report CLK 15-19.
Moved by Councillor Newman
Carried
That a by-law be brought forward to allow for the Interim Tax Billing for the 2020 taxation year.
Moved by Councillor Leahy
Carried
1. That Report PW 34-19 regarding the Brooklin North Major Roads Environmental Assessment study be received for information; and, 2. That Staff continue to provide Council with status updates on the Brooklin North Major Roads Environmental Assessment study and report back to Council in 2020 with the study findings and recommendations for Council’s consideration and approval.
Moved by Councillor Mulcahy
Carried
1. That the Town of Whitby accept the highest ranking proposal submitted by BT Engineering Inc. in the amount of $1,064,305.00 (plus applicable taxes) for the provision of a Class Environmental Assessment Study for Highway 7/12 Alternative Route, Brooklin Area; 2. That the Total Project Cost of $1,250,000.00 be approved; 3. That Council approve a budget increase of $500,000.00 and that the funding source(s) be determined by the Treasurer; and, 4. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the contract documents.
Moved by Councillor Mulcahy
Carried
1. That Council does not support a widening of Dundas Street to six Page 10 of 15 Committee of the Whole Minutes December 09, 2019 - 7:00 PM (6) through traffic lanes in Whitby; 2. That Metrolinx be requested to consider the recommended alternatives as presented in Section 4C of this report as part of the proposed BRT through Whitby which extends between Oshawa and Scarborough along the Highway 2/Ellesmere Road corridor; 3. That staff meet with Metrolinx and Region of Durham officials to discuss the alternatives; 4. That Metrolinx be requested to attend a meeting of Council to discuss the project and recommendations; and, 5. That a copy of this report be forwarded to Metrolinx, Region of Durham and area Durham BRT municipalities as part of the Town’s official comments on the Durham- Scarborough BRT Project.
Moved by Councillor Leahy
Withdrawn
1. That Council does not support a widening of Dundas Street to six (6) through traffic lanes in Whitby; 2. That Metrolinx be requested to consider design alternatives for BRT through Downtown Whitby; 3. That Staff organize a meeting with Metrolinx and key stakeholders in the BRT project and in Downtown Whitby. The purpose of the meeting is to develop and review design options that best address the priorities and concerns of the key stakeholders; and, 4. That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to M.P.P Coe, Metrolinx, Region of Durham and area Durham BRT municipalities.
Moved by Mayor Mitchell
Carried
That Report CAO 36-19, 2020 Special Events, be
Moved by Councillor Newman
Referred
1. That Council receive this report as information; 2. That Council adopt the Town of Whitby Accessibility Work Plan 2019-2022 as attached; and, 3. That staff be directed to post the Accessibility Plan 2019-2022 on the municipal website and be made available in alternate formats, upon request.
Moved by Councillor Leahy
Carried
That the Committee move into closed session in accordance with Procedural By-law #7462-18, Closed Meeting Policy G 040, and the Municipal Act, 2001, Section 239 (2) (c) a proposed or pending Page 13 of 15 Committee of the Whole Minutes December 09, 2019 - 7:00 PM acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.
Moved by Councillor Leahy
Carried
That the Committee rise from the closed session of the Committee of the Whole meeting.
Moved by Councillor Leahy
Carried
That the meeting adjourn.
Moved by Councillor Leahy
Carried

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