Council Meeting

OM-2026-020 That Council approve the minutes of the January 14th, 2026, and January 21st, 2026, meetings, as presented

OM-2026-021 That Council approve item 8.4 and adopt the recommendation contained therein.

OM-2026-022 That Council approves the Corporate Use of Resources during an Election Period policy, as amended.

OM-2026-024 That Council direct staff to proceed with the six (6) locations noted in section 3.3 of Report CPS-004-2026.

1. That Council direct staff to proceed with the following voting locations, in addition to the staff recommendations contained in 3.3 of Report CPS-004-2026, subject to availability: i. Spring Lakes Golf Club

OM-2026-025 That Council direct staff to proceed with the following voting locations, in addition to the staff recommendations contained in 3.3 of the report, subject to availability: i. Willow Springs Winery ii. Barbara Reid Public School iii. Stouffville Clippers Sport Complex iv. Stouffville Arena

OM-2026-026 That Council extend Draft Plan Approval for Subdivision File No. 19T83.015 for a period of 15 months, 3 days, subject to conditions of Draft Approval, with a revised lapsing date of June 06, 2027; and OM-2026-027 That Council authorize the Mayor and Town Clerk to execute the necessary documents and agreements as may be required

1. That Council enact By-law 2026-009-FI being a By-law to amend Schedule “F” of the Town’s Fees and Charges By-law 2025-079-FI

WHEREAS the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville recognizes the importance of promoting economic growth and job creation through the development of Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional (ICI) sectors; and WHEREAS the Town currently relies on residential property taxes for approximately 90% of its tax base, creating an imbalance that places a disproportionate burden on homeowners; and WHEREAS expansion of the Town’s ICI assessment base is essential to improve long-term financial sustainability, reduce reliance on residential taxpayers, and support a more diversified municipal revenue structure; and WHEREAS the Town has identified designated employment lands that are appropriately zoned and, in some cases, serviced to support ICI development; and WHEREAS Council wishes to explore potential financial incentives and policy measures to enhance the Town’s competitiveness in attracting new ICI investment and encouraging local economic diversification; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT OM-2026-028 1. That Council directs staff to prepare a comprehensive report examining the feasibility, financial implications, and potential economic benefits of waiving the Town’s portion of Development Charges for new ICI developments over 100,000 square feet constructed between July 1 2026, and June 30, 2029; and 2. That the staff report include the following components: a. An analysis of the projected fiscal impact to the Town of waiving such charges over the specified period; b. An analysis of the p

OM-2026-029 That Council read the By-laws, Items 11.1 to 11.3 (inclusive), a first, second, and third time and passed.

OM-2026-030 That Council recess into Closed Session at 2:13pm to consider Items 13.1 and 13.2, under the following exception: Labour relations or employee negotiations (Municipal Act, Sec. 239(2)(d))

OM-2026-031 That the Closed Meeting Minutes of January 14th, 2026, be approved, as circulated.

OM-2026-032 That Council authorize Staff to proceed as directed in the Closed Meeting.

OM-2026-033 That Council read By-law 2026-009-MS a first, second and third time and finally passed.

OM-2026-034 That there being no further business, Council adjourn at 2:32 pm.