Council Meeting

That the Regular Council Minutes of May 7, 2025 be approved, as circulated.

That the presentation by Cristina Taglione, Director of Homelessness Community Programs, York Region, be received for information.

the winter season in Whitchurch-Stouffville can be severe, posing risks to vulnerable populations; Whereas the provision of a warming centre can offer a safe and warm environment for those in need during extreme cold weather; Whereas it is essential to assess the community's needs and resources to determine the feasibility and necessity of establishing a warming centre; Therefore, be it resolved that the Whitchurch-Stouffville Council directs staff work with York Region’s Homelessness Community Programs team to conduct a thorough examination of the need for a warming centre for the upcoming winter season; Be it further resolved that staff report back to the Council with findings and recommendations by the end of September 2025

That Council receive the presentation from Brian McPhail, Manager of Information Technology, for information; and That Council receive the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Information Technology & Digital Strategic Plan (ITDSP) Update – Year 1, for information.

That Council receive this report for information.

That the main motion be amended to add the following: Further, that given Ninth Line is a Regional Road, that the Town does not provide any financial contribution to the transportation study.

That Council receive report EPW-25-008 Ninth Line – Musselman’s Lake Transportation Study for information; and Further, that given Ninth Line is a Regional Road, that the Town does not provide any financial contribution to the transportation study.

That Council endorse the strategy for initiating tax sales including procuring the services of a Bailiff to assist in the collection of commercial and residential arrears amounts.

That Council recess into Closed Session at 3:09 p.m. to consider Items 13.1 and 13.2 with the following exception: Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees – Municipal Act, Sec. 239 (2)(c) .

1) That the Closed Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2025 be approved, as circulated.

1) That Council direct Staff to proceed as directed in Closed Meeting.

That Council read the Confirmatory By-law 2025-041-MS a first, second and third time and passed.

That there being no further business, Council adjourned the meeting at 4:45p.m.

Whereas the winter season in Whitchurch-Stouffville can be severe, posing risks to vulnerable populations; Whereas the provision of a warming centre can offer a safe and warm environment for those in need during extreme cold weather; Whereas it is essential to assess the community's needs and resources to determine the feasibility and necessity of establishing a warming centre; Therefore, be it resolved that the Whitchurch-Stouffville Council directs staff work with York Region’s Homelessness Community Programs team to conduct a thorough examination of the need for a warming centre for the upcoming winter season; Be it further resolved that staff report back to the Council with findings and recommendations by the end of September 2025

1. That Council receive report EPW-25-008 Ninth Line – Musselman’s Lake Transportation Study for information; and 2. Further, that given Ninth Line is a Regional Road, that the Town does not provide any financial contribution to the transportation study.