Council Meeting

That Council confirm the agenda, as circulated.

That Council adopt the minutes from the regular meeting of Council on May 18, 2022, as circulated.

1) That Council approve the following staff reports on the consent agenda and adopt the recommendations contained therein: Report No. PW-008-22 Traffic By-law Amendments to Implement Turn Restrictions at the Intersection of Hoover Park Drive and Ken Laushway Avenue and for Housekeeping Revisions 1) That Council enact By-law 2022-060-TR to amend the Traffic By-law (2008-147-TR) to prohibit left turns and straight through traffic on Ken Laushway Avenue and to update references to the Municipal Act, 2001. Report No. PW-009-22 Traffic By-law Amendment – Speed Limit Reduction on a segment of McCowan Road 1) That Council enact By-law 2022-059-TR, to amend Traffic By-law 2008- 147-TR, Schedule XV (Speed Limits), reducing the speed limit on McCowan Road from Vivian Road to 215 metres south of Cherry Street, from 60km/hr to 50km/hr. Report No. PW-010-22 Public Works Capital Project Status Update 1) That Council receive Report No. PW-010-22 for information. Report No. FTS-008-22 First Quarter Financial Results 1) That Council receive Report No. FTS-008-22 for information.

1) That Council direct Staff to proceed with the preparation of a Community Benefits Charge Strategy and By-law; and 2) That Council direct Staff to proceed with updates to the Parkland Dedication By-law with consideration for the use of applying the alternative rate requirement for parkland dedication, where applicable.

1) That Council receive Report No. FTS-009-22 for information.

1) That Council authorize the Latcham Art Centre to utilize the west side wall at 6240 Main Street for the creation of the community art project, Street Art Seniors of Stouffville.

1) That Council receive the correspondence from the Town of Arnprior regarding support for humanitarian efforts in Ukraine for information; and 2) That Council support the humanitarian efforts in Ukraine with a $1,000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal; and 3) That Council direct Staff to forward this resolution to all York Region Municipalities encouraging a similar or greater donation.

1) That Council defer Report No. PW-011-22 until the June 15, 2022 meeting for more time to supply York Region with more direct comments on their Transportation Master Plan.

1) That Council endorse the proposed draft Community of Stouffville Main Street Built Form and Urban Design Guidelines dated June 2020 prepared by Fotenn Planning + Design to inform the Town’s Official Plan Review; and 2) That Council direct staff to implement and utilize the Community of Stouffville Main Street Built Form and Urban Design Guidelines dated June 2020 prepared by Fotenn Planning + Design, in review and assessment of Planning Applications on Main Street Corridor.

WHEREAS the Town has upgraded its technology within the Council Chambers; and WHEREAS hybrid meetings can now occur with video live streaming capabilities. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council direct staff to begin video live streaming Council meetings, effective immediately.

WHEREAS a derecho is defined as a line of intense, widespread and fast-moving windstorms and thunderstorms that move across a great distance; and WHEREAS a derecho caused severe damage and destruction throughout the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville on May 21, 2022; and WHEREAS many businesses suffered extensive damage to their properties and equipment; and WHEREAS many homeowners and residential tenants suffered extensive damage to their properties and homes; and WHEREAS the Disaster Recovery Assistance Program for Ontarians was created to help Ontarians get back on their feet after a disaster by covering emergency expenses, repairs or replacement of essential property after a natural disaster. Page 7 of 11 Council Minutes June 1, 2022 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville formally requests the Ministry of Housing and Municipal Affairs to activate the Disaster Recovery Assistance for Ontarians program for our Municipality; and THAT Council direct staff to work with the Ministry and provide them with the information needed for the activation; and THAT a copy of this Resolution be sent to the Hon. Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing and the Hon. Paul Calandra, MPP for Markham-Stouffville.

WHEREAS from time to time, the Town experiences an emergency that may require additional resources and funding; and WHEREAS these emergency requirements can often fall beyond the approved budgeted funding limits; and WHEREAS emergency reallocation of funds and resources can have an adverse impact on previously planned approved programs and projects; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Town establish an emergency fund "for a rainy day" that can be used in such instances; and THAT Council direct staff to report back on the potential establishment of a dedicated emergency fund and an associated policy to govern funding source and value, appropriate use, and authority for access.

That Council refer Councillor Sherban's motion to Staff and direct staff to report back with a clarification at the June 15, 2022 meeting.

That Council read the following By-laws a first, second, third time and passed: 2022-059-TR BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-law 2008-147-TR, to regulate traffic in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville (PW-009-22) 2022-060-TR BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-law 2008-147-TR to regulate traffic in the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville. (PW-008-22) 2022-061-AP BEING A BY-LAW to appoint members to the Committee of Adjustment and Appeals Committee, and repeal By-law 2019-057-AP.

That Council read Confirmatory By-law 2022-062-MS a first, second and third time and passed.

That there being no further business, Council adjourn the meeting at 9:01 p.m.