Council Meeting

That the Regular Council Minutes of June 18, 2025 be approved, as circulated.

That the deputation from Nick Pileggi, MSH Planning be received for information.

That Council direct staff to work with the owner to apply alternatives to demolition of the existing dwelling including relocation of the dwelling on the lot and integration into future development of the area; and That Council not pass a Notice of Intent to Designate for the property at this time.

That Council approve Items 8.1, 8.3, and 8.4 on the Consent Agenda and adopt the recommendations contained therein.

That Council direct staff to bring forward a by-law to regulate the discharge of Firearms and Bows as contained in Attachment No. 1 and amend the AMPS By-law accordingly.

That Council direct staff to bring forward a By-law to amend the existing Delegation of Authority By-law 2024-123-RE.

That Council receive report No. CS-006-25 for information.

That the Correspondence from York Region re: Transit Summer Service Changes and Fare Increase , be received for information.

That Council approve the 2026 Council Meeting Schedule and Municipal Office Closures to be as follows: Regular Council Meetings January on the third Wednesday at 1 p.m. February, April, May, and June on the first and third Wednesday at 1 p.m. March on the second week due to March Break September on the third Wednesday at 1 p.m. December on the first and third Wednesday at 1 p.m. Public Planning Meetings January, February, March, April, May, June, and September, following Regular Council Meetings at 7 p.m. (if required) Council Inaugural Meeting November 18th at 7 p.m. Council Education November 25th at 9 a.m. Municipal Office Closures New Year’s Day - Thursday, January 1, 2026 Family Day - Monday, February 16, 2026 Good Friday - Friday, April 3, 2026 Victoria Day - Monday, May 18, 2026 Canada Day – Wednesday, July 1, 2026 Civic Holiday- Monday, August 3, 2026 Labour Day - Monday, September 7, 2026 Thanksgiving Day - Monday, October 12, 2026 Christmas Eve (½ day) - Thursday, December 24, 2026 Christmas Day - Friday, December 25, 2026 Boxing Day - Monday, December 28, 2026 Tuesday, December 29, 2026 Wednesday, December 30, 2026 New Year’s Eve (½ day) - Thursday, December 31, 2026 New Year’s Day - Friday, January 1, 2027

That the main motion be amended to include Friday, January 2, 2026 as the Municipal Office Closure.

That Council receive Report No. FI-014-25 for information.

WHEREAS Bloomington Road is a vital transportation corridor within York Region, serving as a key route for residents, businesses, and emergency services; and WHEREAS the anticipated increase in traffic volume due to ongoing and future developments in the Region necessitates proactive measures to ensure the road's capacity and safety; and WHEREAS the current infrastructure of Bloomington Road may not be sufficient to accommodate the projected traffic growth, leading to potential congestion, delays, and safety concerns; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council request York Region initiate a comprehensive traffic study to assess the current and future traffic demands on Bloomington Road; and THAT the study consider a detailed plan for expansion, including but not limited to, widening the road, enhancing right of way, intersection improvements such as roundabouts, and improving traffic management systems; and THAT the study consider the implementation of a roundabout at the intersection of Bloomington Road and York Durham Line as well as other potential intersections including but not limited to Woodbine Avenue; and THAT if the study indicates that upgrades and improvements are warranted, that York Region shall prioritize this in a capital program within their 10-year capital plan to ensure the timely completion of the expansion project, with a focus on minimizing disruption to residents and businesses during the construction phase; and THAT York Region shall engage with loc

WHEREAS the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) represents the interests of member municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction; and WHEREAS FCM’s Board of Directors is comprised of elected municipal officials from all regions and sizes of communities to form a broad base of support and provide FCM with the united voice required to carry the municipal message to the federal government; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Council of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville endorse Mayor Iain Lovatt to serve as a committee member on committees of FCM’s Board of Directors, for the period starting in June 2025 until the end of Council term in October 2026; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Council assumes all costs associated with Mayor Lovatt attending FCM meetings; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT this resolution be sent to the President of FCM before the September 8, 2025 deadline.

That Council read the By-laws, Items 11.1 and 11.4 (inclusive) a first, second, and third time and passed.

That the Closed Meeting Minutes of June 18 , 2025, be approved, as circulated.

That Council direct Staff to prepare the necessary By-laws for inclusion in the next Regular Council Meeting Agenda to appoint an additional member to the Heritage Advisory Committee as laid out in the report; and That Council direct Staff to continue advertising to fill the vacancies on the Heritage Advisory Committee.

That Council read Confirmatory By-law 2025-066-MS a first, second and third time and passed.

That there being no further business, Council adjourned the meeting at 1:39 p.m.

1. That Council approve the 2026 Council Meeting Schedule and Municipal Office Closures to be as follows:Regular Council Meetings o January on the third Wednesday at 1 p.m. o February, April, May, and June on the first and third Wednesday at 1 p.m. o March on the second week due to March Break o September on the third Wednesday at 1 p.m. o December on the first and third Wednesday at 1 p.m. Public Planning Meetings  January, February, March, April, May, June, and September, following Regular Council Meetings at 7 p.m. (if required)Council Inaugural Meeting  November 18th at 7 p.m.Council Education o November 25th at 9 a.m.  Municipal Office Closures o New Year’s Day - Thursday, January 1, 2026 o Family Day - Monday, February 16, 2026 o Good Friday - Friday, April 3, 2026 o Victoria Day - Monday, May 18, 2026 o Canada Day – Wednesday, July 1, 2026 o Civic Holiday- Monday, August 3, 2026 o Labour Day - Monday, September 7, 2026 o Thanksgiving Day - Monday, October 12, 2026 o Christmas Eve (½ day) - Thursday, December 24, 2026 o Christmas Day - Friday, December 25, 2026 o Boxing Day - Monday, December 28, 2026 o Tuesday, December 29, 2026 o Wednesday, December 30, 2026 o New Year’s Eve (½ day) - Thursday, December 31, 2026 o New Year’s Day - Friday, January 1, 2027