The Whitchurch-Stouffville Record

Council Meeting

February 15, 2023

Who was there

Present (7): Keith Acton, Richard Bartley, Hugo T. Kroon, Iain Lovatt, Sue Sherban, Maurice Smith, Rick Upton

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 (23 motions)

23 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

1) That Council suspend the rules and regulations of Procedural By- law 2016-001-RE, as amended, Section 7.7 Addendum Items, to allow the second Addendum Item to be considered today.
Moved by Councillor Kroon, seconded by Councillor Smith
Carried
That Council confirm the agenda, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Sherban, seconded by Councillor Acton
Carried
That Council adopt the minutes from the regular meeting of Council on February 1, 2023 and special meeting of Council on February 1, 2023, as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Sherban, seconded by Councillor Upton
Carried
1) That Council suspend the rules and regulations of Procedural Bylaw 2016-001-RE, as amended, subsection (7.10) g) pertaining to Delegations, to pass a resolution other than receiving the delegation for information and referring the matter to Staff for a report back and subsection 1. 35) Definitions "Proclamation", to allow Council to endorse a proclamation.
Moved by Councillor Sherban, seconded by Councillor Acton
Carried
1) That Council proclaim International Women’s Day on March 8th moving forward.
Moved by Councillor Sherban, seconded by Councillor Bartley
Carried
1) That Council direct staff to report back on the subject of proclamations.
Moved by Councillor Sherban, seconded by Councillor Upton
Carried
1) That Council receive the delegation from Marius Frederick regarding the Fortification of Properties By-law for information.
Moved by Councillor Kroon, seconded by Councillor Sherban
Carried
1) That Council receive the delegation from Marius Frederick regarding Fire and Emergency Services for information.
Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Sherban
Carried
That Council approve the following staff reports on the consent agenda and adopt the recommendations contained therein: Report No. DS-009-23 Request for Exemption from Draft Plan of Condominium (File No.: CDM22.001) at 11750 & 11782 Ninth Line 1) That Council approve the Request for Exemption from Draft Plan of Condominium in accordance with the provisions of Section 9 of the Condominium Act, 1998. The development and common elements located at 11750 & 11782 Ninth Line consists of 245 residential units within of two (2) eight (8) storey buildings; and 2) That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the certificate of exemption for Draft Plan of Condominium, subject to any revisions made by the Town Solicitor. Report No. DS-005-23 12131 Woodbine Avenue (White Owl Properties Limited) – Site Alteration By-law Exemption 1) That Council authorize staff to exempt the White Owl Properties Limited at 12131 Woodbine Avenue from Site Alteration By-Law 2019-068-RE prior to Draft Plan Approval, subject to the Owner entering into an Earthwork/Site Alteration Agreement with the Town; and 2) That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Earthworks / Site Alteration Agreement associated with 12131 Woodbine Avenue (White Owl Properties Limited). Report No. WSPL-001-23 WSPL Strategic Plan Accomplishments 2022 1) That Council receive Report No. WSPL-001-23 for information. Page 5 of 13 Council Minutes February 15, 2023 Report No. CAO-001-23 Closed Meeting Investigation Report 1)
Moved by Councillor Sherban, seconded by Councillor Upton
Carried
1) That Council direct staff to initiate a review of Town's Built Heritage Inventory to ensure that no properties are de-listed without an assessment, as a result of Bill 23: More Homes Built Faster Act by sending out a Request of Interest to built heritage inventory owners and tenants requesting a response by March 31, 2023; and 2) That Council direct staff, based on that response, to proceed to bring forward appropriate properties for designation under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act prior to January 1, 2025 as required by the Ontario Heritage Act; and 3) That Council defer the request for Option A as outlined in this report to the March 1, 2023 Budget Meeting for consideration.
Moved by Councillor Kroon, seconded by Councillor Smith
Carried
1) That Council receive the operating budget and capital budget transmittal report and defer the report to the Budget Meeting on March 1, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Sherban
Carried
1) That Council enact By-law 2023-010-OP being a By-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment 161 and direct Staff to issue a Notice of Adoption; and 2) That Council enact By-law 2023-009-ZO being a by-law to amend the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2010-001- ZO by applying a site-specific zone to the subject property and direct staff to issue a Notice of Passing; and 3) That Council confirms that notwithstanding that the proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment as attached to this report are different from those proposed at the September 28, 2022 Statutory Public Meeting, the revisions are minor in nature and that no further Statutory Public Meeting is required.
Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Bartley
Carried
1) That Council receive Report No. FTS-001-23 for information.
Moved by Councillor Sherban, seconded by Councillor Smith
Carried
1) That Council direct staff to proceed with a Statutory Public Meeting to consider the Applications; and Page 7 of 13 Council Minutes February 15, 2023 2) That Council refer all verbal and written comments received to date pertaining to these subject applications to staff for inclusion in a future staff report.
Moved by Councillor Upton, seconded by Councillor Sherban
Carried
WHEREAS Markham Stouffville Hospital continues to serve the needs of residents of Whitchurch-Stouffville; and WHEREAS our community is rapidly growing, the face of health care is ever evolving, and increased funding is needed; and WHEREAS Markham Stouffville Hospital has embarked on a historical $150M Campaign to meet the needs of our growing, aging, and diverse community; and WHEREAS the Campaign will help fund a new Ambulatory Centre of Excellence and build an Academic Community Health Centre; and WHEREAS our historic connection to Markham Stouffville Hospital began when the existing hospital site was donated by Stouffville philanthropist, Arthur Latcham; and Page 8 of 13 Council Minutes February 15, 2023 WHEREAS Markham Stouffville Hospital is OUR local hospital and needs Whitchurch-Stouffville to wrap around its support to further advance critical health care for our community. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Staff be directed to work with the Mayor’s Office and Council to host a fundraising 5K run/walk for the benefit of Markham Stouffville Hospital on Sunday, June 18, 2023.
Moved by Councillor Sherban, seconded by Councillor Acton
Carried
That Council read the following by-laws a first, second, third time and passed: 2023-009-ZO BEING a BY-LAW to amend By-law 2010-001-ZO of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville (Comprehensive Zoning By-law) for the lands located at 14622 Ninth Line. (DS-005-23) 2023-010-OP BEING A BY-LAW to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 161 to the Official Plan for the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Planning Area which, on the 1 st day of January, 1971, comprised all the lands within the municipal boundary of the area municipality of The Corporation of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville (14622 Ninth Line). (DS-005-23)
Moved by Councillor Bartley, seconded by Councillor Upton
Carried
That Council recess at 12:18 p.m. to permit the holding of a Closed Meeting in the Whitchurch Room to consider matters with the following exceptions: • Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Municipal Act, Sec. 239(2)(b)); and • A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land for municipal or local board purposes (Municipal Act, Sec. 239(2)(c)); and • Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the municipality or local board (Municipal Act, Sec. 239(2)(e)).
Moved by Councillor Sherban, seconded by Councillor Smith
Carried
1) That Council authorize staff to proceed as directed in Closed Meeting.
Moved by Councillor Sherban, seconded by Councillor Kroon
Carried
1) That Council direct staff to prepare the necessary appointment by-law to appoint the new members for the Accessibility Advisory Committee as selected by Council.
Moved by Councillor Sherban, seconded by Councillor Acton
Carried
1) That Council direct staff to prepare the necessary appointment by-law to appoint the new members for the Committee of Adjustment/Appeals Committee as selected by Council.
Moved by Councillor Kroon, seconded by Councillor Upton
Carried
1) That Council direct staff to prepare the necessary appointment by-law to appoint the new members for the Heritage Advisory Committee as selected by Council
Moved by Councillor Sherban, seconded by Councillor Kroon
Carried
That Council read Confirmatory By-law 2023-011-MS a first, second and third time and passed.
Moved by Councillor Acton, seconded by Councillor Sherban
Carried
That there being no further business, Council adjourn the meeting at 2:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Kroon, seconded by Councillor Sherban
Carried

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