Committee of the Whole

That Council approve the proposed amendment to Traffic By-law # 1862-85, to incorporate the changes to Schedule “A” of the By-law, as identified in Attachment 2; That a by-law to amend By-law # 1862-85 be brought forward for the consideration of Council; and, That Council direct the Clerk to provide a copy of Report PDE 10-23 to Durham Student Transportation Services (DSTS) and the Durham District School Board (DDSB).

That Council approve a change order incorporating the Columbus Road (Country Lane to Lake Ridge Road) Environmental Assessment Study into the current Highway 7/12 Alternative Route EA contract with BT Engineering, in accordance with the estimate of scope and cost outlined in Report PDE 11-23; and, That a new 2023 capital project be created for the Columbus Road (Country Lane to Lake Ridge Road) Environmental Assessment Study, in the amount of $255,000 to be funded from the reserves outlined in Table 1 of Report PDE 11-23.

That Staff terminate the Highway 7/12 Alternate Route Environmental Assessment; and, That any consulting obligations be terminated in accordance with the contractual provisions; and, That the relevant stakeholders and interested parties to the Highway 7/12 Alternate Route Environmental Assessment be notified.

That the motion on the future of the Highway 7/12 Alternate Route EA be

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law # 1784 (File No. Z-04-23) as outlined in Planning Report PDP 31-23; and, That a by-law to amend Zoning By-law # 1784 be brought forward for consideration by Council.

That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law # 2585 (File Number: Z-03-23) as outlined in Planning Report PDP 32-23; and, That a by-law to amend Zoning By-law # 2585 be brought forward for consideration by Council.

That Committee take a five minute recess.

That Report FS 13-23 regarding Annual Insured Claims be received as information.

That Report FS 17-23 on Building Permit Fees Annual Financial Report 2022 be received as information.

That report FS 18-23 regarding 2022 Year End Operating Variances and Reserve Funds be received.

That Report FS 19-23, the Annual Statement of Development Charge and Parkland Dedication Cash-in-Lieu Reserve Funds as of December 31, 2022 be received.

That Council actively partners with the Whitby Professional Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 2036 (“Local 2036”) on the design and construction of a memorial to fallen fire fighters to be located at Whitby Civic Park adjacent to Town Hall; That the Town of Whitby match Local 2036’s contribution to a maximum of $35,000, funded from Whitby Fire and Emergency Services Operating Budget account 12105-54030, for the design and construction of the memorial; That a new capital project in the amount of $250,000 be established for the Whitby Memorial to Fallen Fire Fighters, funded from Local 2036 ($35,000), the Town of Whitby ($35,000), and external fundraising ($180,000); That the Town of Whitby actively partners with Local 2036 to source additional public and/or private sources of funding and/or sponsorship opportunities towards the memorial; That construction for the memorial only proceeds once the $180,000 fund raising goal has been achieved; and, That Staff follow the process outlined in report FES 03-23 for the issuance of Official Donation Receipts for income tax purposes related to the external fundraising efforts for this Town of Whitby project.

That report FES 04-23 be received for information.

That Council receive Report CAO 15-23, The IDEA Project, Journey to Inclusivity Status Update for information.

That in accordance with the Town's Procedure By-law, the Committee of the Whole meeting continue to go past 11:00 p.m.

That Report CAO 16-23 be received for information; and, That Council endorse the Town of Whitby Official Tree Campaign and adopt the tree species to be selected by the community as an official symbol of the Town.

That Report CAO 17-23 be received for information; and, That Council approve an initial expense of $20,000 to support the Regional 2023 Family Physician Recruitment Program, funded from Strategic Initiatives operating budget account 799SIN-PS-3990.

That Council approve in principle the Draft Proposed Action Plan outlined in Attachment # 1 to Report CAO 19-23 for the purpose of submitting an application for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation – Housing Accelerator Fund (2023); That Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to submit the application for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation – Housing Accelerator Fund (2023); That Council authorize the Chief Administrative Officer to approve any changes to the Draft Proposed Action Plan outlined in Attachment # 1 to Report CAO 19-23, prior to submission of the Town’s application for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation’s Housing Accelerator Fund; and, That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute any necessary agreements regarding the application.

That By-law # 6887-14, the Towing By-law, be amended substantially in accordance with Attachment 1 to Report LS 07-23, and that staff bring forward the amendment to a future Council meeting; and, That Council direct staff to review current municipal regulations regarding the licensing and governing of tow truck drivers and tow truck businesses, activities, and undertakings in the Town of Whitby. Note: The disposition of this matter, Item 6.4.11, was determined through the referral motion below. Recommendation: Moved by Councillor Bozinovski That consideration of Staff Report LS 07-23 be

That the Forest Heights Park and Darren Park basketball court nets and poles be reinstalled as soon as possible.

That the meeting adjourn.

That consideration of Staff Report LS 07-23 be