Council Meeting

That Council confirm the agenda, as amended.

That Council adopt the minutes from the regular meeting of Council on February 16, 2022, as circulated.

1) That Council approve the following staff report on the consent agenda and adopt the recommendations contained therein: Report No. DS-007-22 Cannabis Interim Control By-Law Extension 1) That Council enact by-law 2022-018-ZO to amend the Cannabis Interim Control By-law to extend the period of time during which it will be in effect to March 23, 2023, in order for Staff to complete the Cannabis Cultivation and Production Regulatory Study to support the development of appropriate regulatory municipal and planning process related to cannabis cultivation and production in the Town; and 2) That Council direct staff to issue a Notice of Passing for By-law 2022- 018-ZO to extend for an additional period of one (1) year.

1) That Council direct Staff to raise the Ukrainian Flag, as soon as possible after the March 2, 2022 meeting.

1) That Council enact by-law 2022-013-FI to amend Fees and Charges By- law to levy annual fixed charges for water utility customers, as amended.

1) That Council direct Staff to amend the conditions of Draft Plan Approval for 19T-90001, as outlined in Attachment 5 to this report; and 2) That Council extend Draft Plan Approval for Subdivision File No. 19T- 90001 for a period of three (3) years, with a revised lapsing date of March 4, 2025; and 3) That Council direct staff to issue a Notice of Decision for the extension to Draft Plan Approval and revised draft plan conditions.

1) That Council confirm that notwithstanding that the proposed Zoning By- law Amendment is different from that proposed at the September 21, 2021 Statutory Public Meeting, the revisions are minor in nature and no further Statutory Public Meeting is required in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act; and Page 4 of 9 Council Minutes March 2, 2022 2) That Council enact By-law 2022-020-OP being a by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment 151 and direct Staff to issue a Notice of Adoption; and 3) That Council enact By-law 2022-019-ZO being a By-law to amend Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2010-001-ZO by applying site-specific zones and regulations to the subject property and direct staff to issue a Notice of Passing; and 4) That Council direct staff to forward the Notice of Adoption and required documents to the Region of York as the Region of York is the approval authority for Official Plan Amendment 151.

1) That Council extend Draft Plan Approval for Subdivision File No. 19T- 83015 for a period of three (3) years with a revised lapsing date of March 2, 2025, subject to the Owner agreeing that the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval shall be amended so that March 2, 2022 shall be the effective date of approval for the purposes of the Planning Act for the draft plan of subdivision 19T-83015, and that the Owner enters into an Agreement with the Town not to appeal the Conditions of Draft Plan Approval or the decision of Council, failing any of which, Draft Plan Approval for Subdivision File No. 19T-83015 shall not be extended; and 2) That provided the Owner agrees to the requirements outlined in Recommendation 1 above, Council direct staff to amend the Conditions of Draft Approval dated March 24, 2020 with the attached Schedule of Conditions of Draft Approval revised March 2, 2022; and 3) That provided the Owner agrees to the requirements outlined in Recommendation 1 above, Council extend Draft Plan Approval for Subdivision File No. 19T-86101 for a period of six (6) months, with a revised lapsing date of September 24, 2022 and direct staff to amend the Conditions of Draft Approval dated March 24, 2020 with the attached Schedule of Conditions of Draft Approval revised March 2, 2022; and Page 5 of 9 Council Minutes March 2, 2022 4) That Council authorize the Mayor and Town Clerk to execute the necessary documents and agreements as may be required.

WHEREAS the community is developing with a new provincial focus under the More Homes, More Choice Act, 2019; and WHEREAS residents have been more engaged with how the new developments are being reviewed and approved; and WHEREAS time has changed regarding public focus on processes and access requests; and WHEREAS a ratepayers’ group has been formed as a result of public interest to be more involved; and WHEREAS the Town is committed to supporting civic engagement. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct Staff to develop a policy to recognize ratepayer associations of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville; and THAT Council direct Staff to publish a registry of the recognized ratepayer associations of the Town.

1) That Council direct Staff to temporarily waive fees associated with the application for temporary sign permits as provided for in the Town’s Fees and Charges By-Law, until June 30, 2022, or as earlier rescinded by Council: and 2) That Council direct Staff to temporarily grant a “Grace Permit” of up to Three (3) total permits for Feather Banner Sighs, Inflatable Signs, and Mobile Signs as identified in the Temporary Sign By-law, until June 30, 2022, or as earlier rescinded by Council; and 3) That Council direct Staff to extend the period of time a mobile sign permit may be issued to a period not exceeding 21 days, until June 30, 2022, or as earlier rescinded by Council.

WHEREAS the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville has a Bylaw restricting the number and locations of signs in the Town; and WHEREAS the Chamber of Commerce has undertaken an MOU with the Town for the support of the Villages Business; and WHEREAS the Chamber of Commerce is seeking opportunities to promote events in support of the Villages Business. NOW THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct Staff to amend the Bylaw for signs to allow the Chamber to install up to eight (8) signs per year, in locations to be agreed upon to by Staff, for the promotion of the events related to the Villages Businesses.

That Council read the following By-laws a first, second, third time and passed: 2022-013-FI BEING A BY-LAW to amend fees or charges for services or activities provided by the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, By-law 2021-112- FI (Schedule “M”), as amended to include a $75.00 fee for residential properties that are receiving water only services. (FTS-002-22) 2022-014-RD BEING A BY-LAW to provide for the numbering of buildings along highways and for affixing numbers to the buildings (29 Balleyview Court and 31 Balleyview Court, formerly parts of 4902 Aurora Road, Plan 65R-38985). 2022-015-RD BEING A BY-LAW to provide for the numbering of buildings along highways and for affixing numbers to the buildings (33 Lloyd Street, formerly part of 29 Lloyd Street, Plan 65R-39354). 2022-017-RD BEING A BY-LAW to provide for the numbering of buildings along highways and for affixing numbers to the buildings (Valley Road, Plan 209 and 46 Valley Road, formerly part of 42 Valley Road) and to repeal By-law 1990-173. 2022-018-ZO BEING A BY-LAW to amend Cannabis Interim Control By- law 2021-023-ZO to extend the period of time during which it will be in effect to March 23, 2023. (DS-007-22) 2022-019-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 2159 Aurora Road. (DS-009-22) 2022-020-OP BEING A BY-LAW to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 151 to the Official Plan for the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Planning

That Council read Confirmatory By-law 2022-021-MS a first, second and third time and passed.

That there being no further business, Council adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m.