Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (10 motions)
10 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Council confirm the agenda, as amended.
Moved by Councillor Upton, seconded by Councillor Kroon
Carried
That Council adopt the minutes from the regular meeting of Council on December 13, 2022 and December 21, 2022, as circulated.
Moved by Councillor Bartley, seconded by Councillor Sherban
Carried
1) That Council refer the presentation from the Regional Municipality of York regarding Automated Speed Enforcement to Staff for a report back to Council.
Moved by Councillor Smith, seconded by Councillor Kroon
Carried
1) That Council approve the following staff reports on the consent agenda and adopt the recommendations contained therein: Report No. PW-003-23 Whistle Cessation Update 1) That Council direct staff to include a project in the draft 2023 Capital Budget for railway authority review and construction of the improvements required to facilitate the implementation of whistle cessation at the three remaining urban rail crossings located at Main Street, Hoover Park Drive, and Reeves Way Boulevard. Report No. DS-001-23 2021 Census Update – Education, Labour, Language of Work, Commuting and Instruction in the Minority Official Language 1) That Council receive Report No. DS-001-23 for information. Page 3 of 8 Council Minutes February 1, 2023 Report No. DS-003-23 5481-5551 Bethesda Sd Rd (Treasure Hill) - Site Alteration By-law Exemption 1) That Council authorize staff to exempt the Treasure Hill Property Development at 5481 – 5551 Bethesda Side Road from Site Alteration By- Law 2019-068-RE prior to Draft Plan Approval, subject to the Owner entering into an Earthwork/Site Alteration Agreement with the Town; and 2) That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign the Earthworks / Site Alteration Agreement associated with 5481 – 5551 Bethesda Side Road (Treasure Hill Development). Report No. DS-004-23 Application for Draft Plan of Subdivision for 199 Sam’s Way and 0 Highway 48 (File No. 19TW-22.009) 1) That Council receive the report for information; and 2) That Council refer all verbal a
Moved by Councillor Upton, seconded by Councillor Sherban
Carried
1) That Council approve the Reconciliation & Engagement Plan in principle, attached as Attachment 1; and 2) That Council direct staff to prepare an implementation plan for all recommendations, including the submission of items for Council’s consideration through future annual operating and capital budget processes; and 3) That Council direct staff to report annually on the progress of the Reconciliation & Engagement Plan’s implementation.
Moved by Councillor Sherban, seconded by Councillor Kroon
Carried
1) That Council endorse the Lincolnville GO Station Land Use Study Report; and 2) That Council endorse the Lincolnville (Now Old Elm) GO Station Urban Design Guidelines; and 3) That Council confirm that notwithstanding that the proposed Official Plan Amendment is different from that proposed at the May 11, 2022 Statutory Public Meeting, the revisions are minor in nature and no further Statutory Public Meeting is required in accordance with Section 34(17) of the Planning Act; and Page 5 of 8 Council Minutes February 1, 2023 4) That Council enact By-law 2023-001-OP being a by-law to adopt Official Plan Amendment 155 and direct Staff to issue a Notice of Adoption; and 5) That Council direct staff to forward the Notice of Adoption and required documents to the Region of York as the Region of York is the approval authority for Official Plan Amendment 155; and 6) That Council direct staff to report back with appropriate recommendations related to any necessary amendments to the applicable Zoning By-law.
Moved by Councillor Bartley, seconded by Councillor Acton
Carried
That Council read the following By-laws a first, second, third time and passed: 2023-001-OP BEING A BY-LAW to adopt Official Plan Amendment No.155 to the Official Plan for the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Planning Area which, on the 1st day of January, 1971 comprised all the lands within the municipal boundary of the area municipality of The Corporation of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville (Old Elm GO Station Study Area), as amended to include Schedules A, B, and C. (DS-002-23) 2023-002-MS BEING A BY-LAW to designate certain lands on a registered plan of subdivision as not being subject to Part Lot Control (Blocks 77, 78, 79 and 80, Plan 65M-4687)
Moved by Councillor Upton, seconded by Councillor Smith
Carried
That Council recess at 8:53 p.m. to permit the holding of a Closed Meeting in the Whitchurch Room to consider matters with the following exceptions: • Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the municipality or local board (Municipal Act, Sec. 239(2)(e)).
Moved by Councillor Kroon, seconded by Councillor Sherban
Carried
That Council read Confirmatory By-law 2023-004-MS a first, second and third time and passed.
Moved by Councillor Upton, seconded by Councillor Sherban
Carried
That there being no further business, Council adjourn the meeting at 9:28 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Bartley, seconded by Councillor Smith