Council Meeting

That Council adopt the minutes from the regular meeting of Council on July 4, 2017, as circulated.

That Council receive the delegation from Valerie Shuttleworth and Rick Farrell regarding York Region Housing Initiatives and Incentives for information.

That Council direct staff to report back prior to budget time on capital costs and proposed user fees for a dedicated pickleball facility as proposed by Stouffville Pickleball Players in Ballantrae.

That Council approve all staff reports on the consent agenda, with the exception of items that have been

That Council receive the correspondence for information, with exception of correspondence that have been

1) That Council express support for the changes proposed under Bill 139; and 2) That Council endorse the following additional comments relating to Bill 139: 2.1) Clarification should be provided as to the applicable process and criteria for appeals of failure to make a decision on an Official Plan Amendment or Zoning By-law Amendment within the statutory timelines. On a first appeal of a non-decision, the Province should consider requiring the Tribunal to make recommendations and direct the municipal approval authority to make a decision; 2.2) Clarification should be provided as to the applicable process where appeals of an Official Plan Amendment or Zoning By-law Amendment are combined with other Planning Act appeals (e.g. plan of subdivision, site plan control, consent); 2.3) In preparing transition regulations under the Planning Act, the Province is requested to: i. apply the new standard of review to all appeals made after the First Reading of Bill 139 on May 30, 2017; and ii. consider applying the new standard of review to existing Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment appeals where the Ontario Municipal Board has not yet conducted a hearing. Page 6 of 13 Council Minutes July 18, 2017 2.4) Municipalities should be consulted during development of regulations implementing the Local Planning Appeal Support Centre Act; and, 2.5) Detailed guidance materials and training should be made available to Tribunal members, municipal and public agency decision-makers, affected pro

1) That Council declare as surplus Block 44 on Plan 65M-3119, Block 26 on Plan 65M-2839, and Block 65 on Plan 65M-3469, and that they be sold in accordance with By-law 2008-057-LA; and 2) That Council authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign any documents necessary to complete the transactions.

1) That Council receive the report on municipal business programs; and 2) That Council endorse staff findings that the Town’s website is the best means for presenting business resources to new businesses.

1) That Council regrets the fact that a dispute exists between the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) and the Township of Ramara; and 2) That Council requests that the Township of Ramara re-consider their current position with respect to membership and payment of the allotted share of the levy until such time as the Mining and Lands Commissioner determines otherwise; and 3) That Council direct staff to send a copy of this resolution to all member municipalities of LSRCA.

Whereas the Bottle Shed Foundation made a delegation to Council on August 25, 2015 to introduce their newly founded not-for-profit organization; and Whereas Council would like to support the Bottle Shed Foundation and their community efforts. Therefore be it resolved that Council direct staff to assist with promoting the Bottle Shed Foundation such as distributing the organization’s marketing material to licensed parties at community centres.

1) That the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville immediately contact the Province of Ontario and Metrolinx with an urgent request to eliminate any trains, including special purpose trains, through the community of Stouffville any earlier than the 5:15 AM southbound train from Lincolnville Station and any later than the 8:00 PM northbound train from Union Station, until such time as whistle cessation is in effect; and 2) That Metrolinx be requested to provide immediate technical assistance and financial contribution towards completing the necessary safety improvement at all road crossings in the community of Stouffville, and in the adjacent areas of the City of Markham; and 3) That the frequent bus service from Stouffville direct to Union Station (Route 70) be returned to the pre-existing schedule; and 4) That a copy of this recommendation be sent to Dr. Helena Jaczek MPP, Oak Ridges-Markham, the Minister of Transportation, Steven Del Duca, the City of Markham, and the City of Toronto

That the following by-laws be read a first, second, third time and passed: 2017-075-FI being a by-law to amend fees or charges for services or activities provided by the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville, By-law 2016-164- FI (General Fees and Charges - Schedule "C") 2017-076-RE being a by-law to amend (Delegation) By-law 2016-046-RE (Schedule “B”), and to repeal By-law 2009-154-RE. 2017-077-TR being a by-law to amend by-law 2008-147-TR to regulate the speed limit on Cherry Street. Page 10 of 13 Council Minutes July 18, 2017 2017-078-RD being a by-law to provide for the numbering of buildings along highways shown on Registered Plan 65M-4254 (Pine Vista Avenue, Whitewood Drive, Fawn Grove, Pleasant Valley Drive) and to repeal By- Law 2016-080-RD. 2017-079-RD being a by-law to provide for the numbering of buildings along highways shown on Registered Plan 65M-3469 (Ballantrae Road, Robert Gray Road, Grayfield Drive, and George Pipher Lane) and to repeal By-Law 2001-53-RD.

That Council recess at 5:20 p.m. to permit the holding of a Closed Meeting in the Whitchurch Room to consider the following items: 1. Report of the Director of Finance/Treasurer, re: Personal matter about an identifiable individual (Municipal Act, Sec. 239(2)(b)); Labour relations or employee negotiations (Municipal Act, Sec. 239 (2) (d)) – Legal Expenses 2. Report of the Town Solicitor, re: A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality (Municipal Act, Sec. 239(2)(c)) - Old Bloomington Road 3. Memorandum of the Chief Administrative Officer Designate, re: Personal matter about an identifiable individual (Municipal Act, Sec. 239 (2) (b)); Labour relations or employee negotiations (Municipal Act, Sec. 239(2)(d)) 4. Memorandum of the Town Solicitor, re: Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Municipal Act, Sec. 239(2)(f)) - Document Review

1) That Council direct staff to obtain an appraisal from an accredited land appraiser to determine the current market value of Part of Old Bloomington Road, now Lincolnville Lane, legally described as Part of the Road Allowance between Lots 10 and 11 Concession 9 designated as Part 10 on Plan 65R-13546; and 2) That Council authorize staff to offer Part of Old Bloomington Road, now Lincolnville Lane, legally described as Part of the Road Allowance between Lots 10 and 11 Concession 9 designated as Part 10 on Plan 65R-13546 for sale to the adjoining landowner for the current market value plus all costs.

1) That Council accept the recommendations by the Town Solicitor and external legal counsel; and 2) That Council authorize the Mayor or Deputy Mayor and Clerk to sign the Employment Agreement for the Chief Administrative Officer Designate, subject to approval of the final contract by the Town Solicitor and external legal counsel.

That Council read Confirmatory By-law 2017-081-MS a first, second, third time and passed.

That there being no further business, Council adjourn the meeting at 6:55 p.m.