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Council Meeting
June 2, 2020
What was decided (16 motions)
16 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 Addendum Item to be considered today.
Moved by Councillor Bartley, seconded by Councillor Sherban
Carried
That Council confirm the agenda, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Upton
Carried
That Council adopt the minutes from the regular meeting of Council on May 19, 2020, as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Ferdinands, seconded by Councillor Sherban
Carried
1) That Council approve the following staff reports on the consent agenda and adopt the recommendations contained therein: Report No. DS-020-20 Stouffville Water and Wastewater Servicing Strategy Review 1) That Council authorize staff to retain GM BluePlan to undertake the water and wastewater analysis in the Community of Stouffville; and 2) That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the necessary documents to execute the agreement for Stouffville Water and Wastewater Servicing Strategy Review between the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville and GM BluePlan, subject to any revisions made by the Town Solicitor. Report No. LCS-014-20 Stouffville Farmer’s Market - Update 1) That Council receive Report No. LCS-014-20 for information.
Moved by Councillor Bartley, seconded by Councillor Upton
Carried
WHEREAS The Government of Ontario issued a Declaration of Emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act on March 17, 2020; and Page 3 of 9 Council Minutes June 2, 2020 WHEREAS The Legislative Assembly of Ontario passed the COVID-19 Response and Reforms to Modernize Ontario Act, 2020, to allow for more virtual or remote transactions during COVID-19 to help people conduct business while practising physical distancing; and WHEREAS The Ministry of Education has closed all publicly funded schools for the remainder of the school year; and WHEREAS Students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 are expected to continue their studies with the resources provided online by the Ministry of Education; and WHEREAS The Government of Ontario has set-up the Ontario Virtual Care Clinic to connect to an on-call doctor during the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS High-speed internet is required to be able to access the virtual resources being provided by the Government of Ontario; and WHEREAS The Township of Armour passed a resolution at its meeting on April 28, 2020, supporting the need to make substantial investments in high-speed internet connectivity in rural areas of Ontario; and WHEREAS The Town of Fort Erie passed a resolution at its meeting on May 19, 2020, supporting the need to make substantial investments in high-speed internet connectivity in rural areas of Ontario; and WHEREAS The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville has rural areas which require investments for high-speed connec
Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Ferdinands
Carried
1) That Council receive Report No. FTS-012-20 for information; and 2) That Council direct staff to bring back a report on potential operating savings and new revenues for the June 16, 2020 Council meeting; and 3) That Council agree to advance the capital roads budget and deliberate the proposed capital project savings in a report at the June 16, 2020 Council meeting.
Moved by Councillor Upton, seconded by Councillor Smith
Carried
1) That Council approve a one (1) year contract extension of ‘WS-RFP-19- 11 – Contract Administration, Site Inspection and Materials Testing Services’ to Chisholm, Fleming and Associates, as follows: a. Contract Administration, Site Inspection and Materials Testing Services in support of the 2020 program, in an amount of $99,868.36 excluding all applicable taxes; and b. Geotechnical investigation and design services in support of the 2021 program, in an amount of $50,000 excluding all applicable taxes. 2) That Council direct staff to report back in the third quarter of 2020 with options and recommendations for the provision of services in support of future year asphalt roadway resurfacing projects.
Moved by Councillor Kroon, seconded by Councillor Ferdinands
Carried
1) That Council direct staff to pursue preparation of a draft Town wide Community Improvement Plan; and 2) That Council authorize the commencement of the statutory process required under the Planning Act, and direct staff to hold a Statutory Public Meeting on June 16, 2020 to receive public and agency comments with respect to: a. An Official Plan Amendment to implement updated Community Improvement policies; b. The designation of a Community Improvement Project Area to include the entire Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville; and c. A Town wide Community Improvement Plan.
Moved by Councillor Ferdinands, seconded by Councillor Upton
Carried
1) That Council receive Report No. CS-011-20 for information.
Moved by Councillor Sherban, seconded by Councillor Bartley
Carried
1) That Council authorize staff to proceed with Option 2 to provide a pedestrian diversion in three areas along the North side of Main Street (1) Albert Street to Edward Street; (2) either side of the public facility at 6240 Main Street; and (3) between a north-south pedestrian alley - near the Pho Basil restaurant - and Church Street in support of businesses in Downtown Stouffville during the reopening of the Province of Ontario; and 2) That Council direct staff to report back to Council at November 3, 2020 meeting with a report outlining, among other matters, the effectiveness of such action.
Moved by Councillor Bartley, seconded by Councillor Smith
Carried
1) That the cost of the program will be funded by the Downtown Levy for Report No. CS-010-20 Downtown Pedestrian Zone.
Moved by Councillor Upton, seconded by Councillor Ferdinands
Carried
1) That Council receive Report No. CAO-003-20 for information.
Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Upton
Carried
2020-052-RD BEING A BY-LAW to provide for the numbering of buildings along highways and for affixing numbers to the buildings (498 Millard Street, formerly part of 494 Millard Street) 2020-053-RD BEING A BY-LAW to provide for the numbering of buildings along highways and for affixing numbers to the buildings (13531 and 13497 Ninth Line) 2020-054-RD BEING A BY-LAW to provide for the numbering of buildings along highways and for affixing numbers to the buildings (Busato Drive, Lageer Drive, Seedling Crescent and Flower Garden Trail) 2020-055-PR BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-law 2008-114-PR, to govern and control the parking of vehicles in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Ferdinands
Carried
That Council recess at 3:46 p.m. to permit the holding of a Closed Meeting 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)).
Moved by Councillor Bartley, seconded by Councillor Sherban
Carried
That Council read Confirmatory By-law 2020-057-MS a first, second and third time and passed.
Moved by Councillor Upton, seconded by Councillor Ferdinands
Carried
That there being no further business, Council adjourn the meeting at 5:18 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Bartley, seconded by Councillor Ferdinands