Council Meeting

That the Regular Council Minutes of September 3, 2025 be approved, as circulated.

That Council receive the presentation for information.

That the deputation from Salvatore Amenta, Resident be received for information.

That the deputation from Brad Evoy, Accessible Housing Network / Disability Justice Network of Ontario be received for information.

That Council approve Items 8.1,8.2,8.3,8.4 and 8.5 on the Consent Agenda and adopt the recommendations contained therein.

That Council receive Report CPS-016-25 for information.

That Council receive Report No. DS-037-25 for information.

That Council direct staff to bring forward the By-law No. 2025-069-ZO to amend the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2010-001-ZO by applying a site specific Employment Business Park – Gormley, Exception Twenty One, Water Restriction, Holding Symbol Eighteen [EBP-G(21)(w)(h-18)] to the subject property; and, That Council confirm notwithstanding that the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment is generally reflective from that proposed at the June 18, 2025 Statutory Public Meeting, and that no further Statutory Public Meeting is required.

That Council approve the fees proposed by each Commission effective January 1, 2026.

That Council reduce the time period as set out in subsection 7(3) of O. Reg. 530/22 to pass a resolution making an amendment to the proposed 2026 budget from 30 days to 21 days; and, That Council reduce the time period as set out in subsection 7(10) of O. Reg. 530/22 to override the head of council’s veto of an amendment to the proposed budget from 15 days to 9 days.

WHEREAS the Province has posted ERO 0250923, Consultation on the Future of Community Natural Gas Expansion, seeking feedback from municipalities, Indigenous communities and other stakeholders on how Phase Three (3) could best support access to natural gas for community development. AND WHEREAS expanding access to natural gas is identified as a tool to support affordability and economic growth in Ontario communities, with Phases One (1) and Two (2) estimated to enable connections for approximately 17,000 buildings across 59 communities, and 16 projects completed to date. AND WHEREAS The Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville is working toward its housing and employment land goals that contribute to Ontario’s broader objective to build at least 1.5 million homes by 2031 and recognizes that timely servicing solutions (including natural gas where appropriate) can help enable these targets. AND WHEREAS Ontario’s energy future relies on a balance of affordability, reliability, and sustainability by leveraging a mix of energy solutions—including natural gas, electricity, and emerging energy technologies, to meet growing community needs. And whereas natural gas continues to play a critical role in supporting energy affordability, economic competitiveness, and enabling housing and employment growth across the province. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council : 1.Supports the Ministry’s consultation on the Future of Community Natural Gas Expansion (NGEP Phase 3) and endorses access to natura

That Council read the By-laws, Items 11.1 and 11.8 (inclusive), a first, second, and third time and passed.

That Council read Confirmatory By-law 2025-075-MS a first, second and third time and passed.

That there being no further business, Council adjourned the meeting at 1:47 p.m.