Whitby, ON

Committee of Adjustment

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Special Council Meeting

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Public Meetings

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Committee of Adjustment

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Committee of the Whole

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Regular Council Meeting

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Committee of Adjustment

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Inaugural Meeting of Council

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Committee of Adjustment

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Committee of Adjustment

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Special Council Meeting

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Council upheld a complaint from the Regional Municipality of Durham regarding educational development charges (EDC) for 409 Centre Street South, determining the charges were incorrectly applied and exempting the property from EDCs. The decision also orders the Durham District School Board and Durham Catholic District School Board to refund $56,686.00 and $40,404.00 respectively, plus interest, to the Region and the Durham Regional Local Housing Corporation. The motion carried on a recorded vote of 3 to 2, with four councillors declaring conflicts of interest and not voting. Council also passed two by-laws (8329-26 and 8330-26) to exempt portions of registered plans of subdivision from Part Lot Control, and a confirmatory by-law.

• Upheld the EDC complaint for 409 Centre Street South, finding an error in EDC by-law application (3-2 recorded vote)
• Exempted 409 Centre Street South from Educational Development Charges
• Ordered refunds of $56,686.00 (Durham District School Board) and $40,404.00 (Durham Catholic District School Board), plus interest, to the Region and Durham Regional Local Housing Corporation
• Passed By-law 8329-26 to designate portions of Plan SW-2013-07 as not subject to Part Lot Control
• Passed By-law 8330-26 to designate portions of Plans SW-2014-04 and SW-2013-07 as not subject to Part Lot Control
• Passed a confirmatory by-law for the August 10, 2026 special meeting proceedings

Special Council Meeting

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The special council meeting was primarily informational, featuring a presentation from staff and community partners on the Town's Coyote Coexistence and Response Strategy. No formal decisions were made; the only action was adjournment.

• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

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The Committee of Adjustment granted several minor variances for residential and mixed-use developments, including a tower height swap at 2 Jim Flaherty St. It also approved a land severance at 9795 Baldwin St N and a lot coverage variance at 178 Thickson Rd N.

• Approved reduction of visitor parking rate from 0.25 to 0.22 spaces per unit at 2 Florentine Way
• Approved swapping building heights at 2 Jim Flaherty St (Building A1 to 38 storeys, Building A2 to 33 storeys)
• Approved land severance to create one new lot at 9795 Baldwin St N
• Approved lot coverage increase from 20% to 24% and a single-sided pitched roof at 178 Thickson Rd N
• Adopted minutes from the June 25, 2026 meeting

Municipal Licensing and Standards Committee

The Municipal Licensing and Standards Committee will hold two appeal hearings: one regarding a property standards order at 30 Teardrop Crescent and another concerning an order to restrain a dog at 34 William Davidson Street. The meeting is largely procedural and focused on these appeals.

• Appeal of Property Standards Order at 30 Teardrop Crescent (File # PSA 26-02, Order # 26-103843)
• Appeal of Order to Restrain a Dog at 34 William Davidson Street (Appeal # ASA 26-01, File # 2026-105237)

The Committee rescinded a Property Standards Order regarding drainage at 30 Teardrop Crescent. It also voted to confirm an Order to Restrain a Dog for the property at 34 William Davidson Street.

• Rescinded Property Standards Order for 30 Teardrop Crescent
• Confirmed Order to Restrain a Dog for 34 William Davidson Street

Regular Council Meeting

This regular council meeting will consider repealing the current Building By-law 5718-05 and adopting a new one. Council will also vote on several zoning by-law amendments for properties including 4600 Thickson Road, 205 Lake Ridge Road, 307 Brock Street South, and others. Additionally, council will approve funding of $335,000 for the Durham Meadoway preliminary design and add veteran street names to the reserve list.

• Repeal Building By-law 5718-05 and adopt new Building By-law
• Zoning amendment for 4600 Thickson Road (Official Plan and Zoning By-law)
• Zoning amendment for 205 Lake Ridge Road (Halls Lake Ridge Limited Partnership)
• Zoning amendment for 307 Brock Street South (Yeda Whitby Limited Partnership)
• $335,000 for Durham Meadoway preliminary design from Growth Capital Reserve

Council approved a new Building By-law to replace the existing one, and endorsed several zoning by-law amendments and official plan changes. They also approved funding for the Durham Meadoway preliminary design, adopted a traffic calming policy, and added veteran names to the street name reserve list. All motions were carried, most unanimously.

• Repealed Building By-law 5718-05 and adopted new Building By-law (Carried)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment 152 for 4600 Thickson Road (Carried)
• Approved zoning amendments for properties at 205 Lake Ridge Rd N, 307 Brock St S, and others (Carried)
• Endorsed $335,000 for Meadoway preliminary design from Growth Capital Reserve (Carried)
• Adopted revised Traffic Calming Policy and Guidelines (Carried)
• Reduced speed limit on Anderson Street to 50 km/h (Carried)
• Added five veterans to street name reserve list (9-0 recorded vote)
• Endorsed proclamations for various awareness months and days (Carried)

Committee of Adjustment

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The Committee of Adjustment approved all applications before it. Each variance request was granted, with conditions attached to two of the approvals. No public opposition or correspondence was noted for any of the applications.

• Granted reduction of front yard setback from 9.0 m to 7.2 m at 108 Industrial Dr (A/20/26)
• Granted reduction of front yard setback from 9.0 m to 5.25 m at 126 Hazelwood Dr (A/21/26)
• Granted five variances (frontage, depth, driveway distance, and parking reduction) for mixed‑use development at 440 Taunton Rd W (A/22/26)
• Granted increase of lot coverage to 46 % and rear yard setback reduction to 5.1 m at 30 Lonetto St, with two conditions (A/23/26)
• Granted lot line adjustment/severance of rear portion of 155 Garrard Rd, with two conditions (B/05/26)

Public Meetings

The Town of Whitby is holding statutory public meetings to discuss several Zoning By-law Amendment applications. Council will hear staff reports and presentations from applicants and residents regarding proposed land use changes.

• Zoning amendment for 1830 Rossland Road East (DEV-08-26)
• Zoning amendment for Champlain Avenue (DEV-14-26)
• Zoning amendment for Eric Clarke Drive (DEV-18-26)
• Withdrawal of zoning application for 780 Garden Street (DEV-15-26)

The Planning and Development Committee held public meetings for four zoning by-law amendment applications on June 15, 2026. No decisions were made; the meetings were solely to receive public input. One application (780 Garden Street) was withdrawn before the meeting.

• Public meeting held for 1830 Rossland Road East zoning amendment; public concerns noted
• Public meeting held for Champlain Avenue zoning amendment; no public submissions
• Application 780 Garden Street withdrawn by applicant
• Public meeting held for Eric Clarke Drive zoning amendment; no public submissions

Special Council Meeting

Council will discuss applying for the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build program. The proposal involves reducing residential development charges by 30% for three years in exchange for grant funding to support priority projects.

• Application for $101,736,000 in DCRP grant funding
• Proposed 30% reduction in residential development charges
• Amendment to Development Charges By-law #7748-21
• Funding request for three priority projects

Council voted unanimously to apply for the Canada-Ontario Partnership to Build – Development Charges Reduction Program, committing to a 30% residential development charge reduction for three years and requesting $101,736,000 in grant funding for three priority projects. An amendment was added to reaffirm support for housing goals and to direct the Mayor to write federal and provincial leaders requesting a collaborative dialogue to avoid pressure on the local tax base. The motion was carried 9-0.

• Applied for DCRP grant with 30% residential DC reduction for 3 years (9-0)
• Requested $101,736,000 in DCRP grant funding for three priority projects (9-0)
• Delegated authority to amend Development Charges By-law #7748-21 retroactive to March 30, 2026 (9-0)
• Authorized signing of Transfer Payment Agreement if grant approved (9-0)
• Reaffirmed commitment to federal and provincial housing goals (9-0)
• Directed Mayor to write Prime Minister and Premier requesting framework refinements (9-0)
• Directed Clerk to forward resolution to relevant officials and organizations (9-0)

Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee will discuss and potentially recommend actions on several items, including modernizing provincial e-bike regulations, potential sidewalk projects in Brooklin and South Whitby, and a proposed shared micro-mobility pilot program. The committee will also consider enforcement of safe active transportation at town events and progress on a Bicycle Friendly Community application.

• Modernizing Ontario's Framework for Power-Assisted Bicycles discussion
• Brooklin and South Whitby: Potential Sidewalk Projects
• Proposed Shared Micro-mobility Pilot Program
• Kent Mills Road (Mid-Block Arterial) and Fieldgate Sports Complex
• Bicycle Friendly Community Application Submission

The committee reviewed updates on power-assisted bicycles, P-gates on trails, sidewalk projects, and a proposed shared micro-mobility pilot program. No formal motions or votes were taken on these topics; the only actions were approving the previous meeting minutes and adjourning.

• Approved May 14, 2026 minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting (carried)

Heritage Whitby Advisory Committee

The Heritage Whitby Advisory Committee will review and approve minutes from May 12, 2026, and discuss plans for booths at the Home Sweet Home Festival and Brooklin Harvest Festival. They will also consider summer recess and ad hoc meeting scheduling. No major policy decisions or financial commitments are on the agenda.

• Discussion of Heritage Whitby booth at Home Sweet Home Festival
• Discussion of Heritage Whitby booth at Brooklin Harvest Festival
• Consideration of summer recess and ad hoc meetings

The committee approved previous minutes and amended the agenda to add discussion of a zoning by-law amendment for 1830 Rossland Road East. They discussed festival booths and received updates on various heritage matters, but no substantive decisions were made.

• Approved May 12, 2026 minutes (carried)
• Amended agenda to add Item 5.4 on 1830 Rossland Road East (carried)
• Discussed Home Sweet Home Festival booth theme selection
• Discussed Brooklin Harvest Festival booth theme (Whitby Sports)
• Noted summer recess and ad hoc meeting schedule

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is deciding on a proposed sale of town-owned land at Baldwin Street and Winchester Road to Winash Commercial II Developments. It will also vote on a $335,000 preliminary design for the Durham Meadoway trail, multiple traffic bylaw amendments, zoning bylaw changes for two properties, and an extension for a draft subdivision plan.

• Proposed sale of town land at Baldwin St & Winchester Rd to Winash Commercial II Developments
• $335,000 for Durham Meadoway preliminary design from Growth Capital Reserve Fund
• Zoning amendment to remove holding symbol at 121 John St E (DEV-11-26)
• Extension of draft subdivision plan for 7150 Thickson Rd by 3 years to Sept 2029
• New Traffic Calming Policy and Guidelines to be approved

Council approved the sale of town-owned land at Baldwin Street and Winchester Road to Winash Commercial II Developments o/a Fieldgate Developments. Other key decisions include approval of the Meadoway preliminary design funding, several traffic by-law amendments, and a signalized intersection at Dryden and Civic Centre. The Traffic Calming Policy was referred to the next council meeting with amendments.

• Approved sale of town-owned lands at Baldwin & Winchester to Winash (carried)
• Approved $335,000 Meadoway preliminary design from Growth Capital Reserve (carried)
• Referred Traffic Calming Policy to June 22 council with amendments (carried)
• Approved signalized intersection at Dryden & Civic Centre (unanimous 9-0)
• Approved removal of holding provision at 121 John Street East (carried)
• Approved zoning amendment for Garrard Road (carried)
• Approved speed limit reduction on Anderson Street to 50 km/h (carried)
• Approved 3-year extension of draft subdivision at 7150 Thickson Road (carried)

Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

This is a procedural meeting of the Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee. The agenda includes approving minutes from the previous meeting, reviewing updates on event planning and the public library, and receiving a council update.

• Approval of May 7, 2026 Committee minutes
• 2026 Event Planning and Updates
• Whitby Public Library Update
• Council Update
• Delegations

The committee discussed and made progress on planning the National Indigenous Veterans Day event, including a tentative venue booking at the Brooklin Community Centre and Library. No formal decisions were made on substantive policy or funding matters. The meeting was primarily procedural and informational.

• Approved May 7, 2026 meeting minutes (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:20 p.m. (carried)

Whitby Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Sustainability Advisory Committee will meet to review the town's climate action priorities. The session includes member presentations on zero-carbon living and home energy tools, as well as a review of June sustainability events.

• Presentation on Whitby’s Climate Action Priorities by Sarah Shields
• Presentation on the Home Clean Energy Calculator
• Discussion on June Sustainability Awareness Days and Events
• Presentation on the Kelly Household's Journey to Zero Carbon

The committee heard three presentations on home decarbonization, a home clean energy calculator, and Whitby's climate action priorities. No motions were passed beyond approving previous minutes and adjourning.

• Approved minutes of May 6, 2026 (carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:45 p.m. (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Whitby Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss the 2025 Accessibility Plan achievements, review an accessibility improvement grant, and plan sensory room scheduling at town events. They will also hear subcommittee updates and discuss summer recess. Public can attend virtually or submit comments.

• National AccessAbility Week celebrations
• 2025 Accessibility Plan Achievements review
• Accessibility Improvement Grant Review
• Sensory Rooms at Town Events scheduling
• Summer Recess and Ad Hoc Meetings discussion

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved two Accessibility Improvement Grants: a Lead Project Grant of up to $10,000 matching dollars for Metahus Inc. (XR Fit) and a Small Project Grant of up to $5,000 for Fair Trade Motors Inc., with conditional clauses. The committee also voted to request Town Council direct staff to conduct an accessibility assessment of the 2026 Canada Day event.

• Approved Lead Project Grant up to $10K matching for Metahus Inc. (XR Fit), conditional on their contribution exceeding $5K (carried)
• Approved alternative: if Metahus cannot meet condition, they receive up to $5K small grant and the lead grant goes to Fair Trade Motors Inc. (carried)
• Approved Small Project Grant up to $5K matching for Fair Trade Motors Inc., provided Metahus receives the lead grant (carried)
• Requested Council direct staff to conduct accessibility assessment of 2026 Canada Day event (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear delegations and vote on several planning applications, including an official plan amendment and zoning by-law for a development at 4600 Thickson Road North. They will also consider zoning changes for multiple other sites, a new building by-law, and an extension for a subdivision plan.

• Official Plan Amendment 152 and zoning for 4600 Thickson Road North
• Zoning by-law amendment at 307 Brock Street South (Yeda Whitby LP)
• Zoning by-law amendment at 3775 Brock Street North
• Repeal of Building By-law 5718-05 and adoption of new Building By-law
• 3-year extension of draft subdivision plan SW-2021-13 (201 Hopkins Street)

The Committee approved a zoning by-law amendment for a stacked townhouse development at 3775 Brock Street North, with an amendment requiring an 8-foot fence and restricted vehicle access. Other approvals included zoning amendments for multiple properties, a new building by-law, an official plan amendment, and a subdivision extension. The Committee also added veterans' names to the street name reserve list and supported a motion for Chinese Canadian Heritage Month.

• Approved zoning amendment for 3775 Brock St N (7-0) with fence and access conditions
• Repealed building by-law 5718-05 and adopted new building by-law
• Approved OPA and zoning amendment for 4600 Thickson Road North
• Approved zoning amendment for 205 Lake Ridge Road North
• Approved zoning amendment for 307 Brock Street South (Class 4 Noise Area)
• Approved zoning amendment for Winchester Rd East (Zancor Homes)
• Approved zoning amendment for 1730 Dundas Street West (with holding provision)
• Approved zoning amendment for 485 Winchester Road East

Municipal Licensing and Standards Committee

The committee will hold an appeal hearing for a property standards order at 219 King Street. The meeting is virtual and includes no other substantive items.

• Appeal hearing for property standards order #PSA 26-01, File/Order #26-104263 at 219 King Street

The Committee heard an appeal from the owner of 219 King Street regarding a Property Standards Order for driveway and parking lot repairs. The owner requested an extension to September 2026, but the Committee approved a shorter extension to August 31, 2026.

• Extended compliance date for Property Standards Order at 219 King Street to August 31, 2026 (Carried)

Special Council Meeting

Council is holding a special meeting primarily to enter closed session for labour negotiations with CUPE Local 53 regarding part-time employees. The public portion is limited to procedural items like call to order, roll call, and confirmatory by-law.

• Closed session discussion on collective bargaining with CUPE Local 53 - Part Time

Council ratified the renewal of the collective agreement between the Town of Whitby and CUPE Local 53 (Part Time) for June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2028. The decision followed a closed session on labour relations. Councillor Leahy declared a conflict and did not participate. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Ratified renewal of CUPE Local 53 Part Time collective agreement (June 2026 - May 2028) (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council will hold public hearings and vote on a proposed official plan and zoning by-law amendment for a development at Brock Street North and Taunton Road East. Other major items include a free summer parking pilot in downtown lots, adoption of CMHC pre-approved housing designs, and traffic by-law changes for no parking on Hunter Street, Northview Avenue, and Nichol Avenue. Council will also consider heritage designation extensions for three properties on Columbus Road.

• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for NIGICO Holdings Inc. at Brock Street North and Taunton Road East
• Free Summer Parking Pilot Program in Municipal Lots #5 and #6 (June 1 to September 30, 2026)
• Integration of CMHC Housing Design Catalogue pre-approved dwellings into Town's catalogue
• Class 4 Noise Area designation for subdivisions SW-2021-03, SW-2021-04, and SW-2021-08
• Traffic By-law amendments adding no parking on Hunter Street, Northview Avenue, and Nichol Avenue

Council approved an Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment for a development at the southeast corner of Brock Street North and Taunton Road East, with a vote of 8-1. A prior motion to refuse the application failed 2-6. Council also approved a temporary free parking pilot for downtown Whitby for the summer months, among other items.

• Approved NIGICO Holdings development (OPA and ZBA) at Brock/Taunton (8-1)
• Approved temporary free parking pilot for downtown summer months
• Approved inclusion of federal housing design catalogue into pre-approved designs
• Approved Class 4 noise area designation for three subdivisions
• Approved extension of heritage designation deadline for 725, 740, 835 Columbus Rd. W to May 31, 2027
• Approved traffic by-law amendments for no parking on Hunter St, Northview Ave, Nichol Ave
• Endorsed proclamation for National Dental Care Day (October 10, 2026)

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment agenda for May 21, 2026, contains only procedural boilerplate and no visible decisions or discussions. No rezonings, public hearings, or other actionable items are presented.

The Committee of Adjustment granted four minor variance applications, including two by Habitat for Humanity GTA for multi-unit developments on Hickory St S and Gilbert St E. Also approved were individual variances for property at 195 Garrard Rd and 23 Dehart Dr. All applications were approved with conditions and no opposition.

• Granted variance to reduce side yard setback at 195 Garrard Rd (no vote tally recorded)
• Granted variances for rear yard setback and lot coverage at 23 Dehart Dr, subject to drainage/grading condition (no vote tally recorded)
• Granted 12 variances for Habitat for Humanity development on Hickory St S, subject to drainage/grading condition (no vote tally recorded)
• Granted 11 variances for Habitat for Humanity development on Gilbert St E, subject to drainage/grading condition (no vote tally recorded)

Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee will receive a presentation from Durham Region staff on active transportation projects in the regional budget. They will also discuss Whitby's 2026 active transportation projects, a draft Bicycle Friendly Community application, initiatives for Bike Month, and a publicity strategy for the e-scooter and e-bike bylaw update.

• Presentation on Active Transportation Projects in the Regional Budget
• Town of Whitby 2026 Active Transportation Projects Update
• Publicity/Education Strategy for the E-scooter and E-bike By-law Update
• Provincial Call for Input on Modernizing Ontario's Framework for Power-Assisted Bicycles (E-Bikes)
• Active Transportation Route Connections to the Fieldgate Sports Complex

The Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee received presentations and updates on regional and local active transportation projects, Bike Month, and e-bike bylaw education. No motions for approval, denial, or tabling were passed beyond procedural items.

• Approved March 12, 2026 minutes (carried)

Heritage Whitby Advisory Committee

The Heritage Whitby Advisory Committee will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss a booth for the Home Sweet Home Festival. No major decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Approval of April 14, 2026 minutes
• Discussion of Home Sweet Home Festival committee booth

The committee discussed a theme for its booth at the Home Sweet Home Festival, focusing on the Peter Perry Award and local history. No formal decisions or votes were taken on substantive matters; the only actions were approval of previous minutes and adjournment.

• Approved minutes of April 14, 2026 (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will hear delegations on traffic safety for Blackfriar Avenue speedbumps and a stop sign at Waring Avenue and Thorndyke Crescent. Staff reports include a proposed Community Benefits Charge By-law to impose fees on new developments effective Jan 1, 2027, and an update on the Community Strategic Plan. Council will also deliberate on a free summer parking pilot in downtown lots #5 and #6, and requests to study transferable parking permits and loading permits for businesses.

• Delegations on Blackfriar Avenue speedbump request and Waring/Thorndyke stop sign request
• PDE 05-26: No parking amendments on Hunter St, Northview Ave, and Nichol Ave
• FS 01-26: Community Benefits Charge By-law approved with reserve fund policy, effective Jan 1, 2027
• Free Summer Parking Pilot: 4-hour max in Lot #5 (Colborne St) and Lot #6 (Perry St), June 1–Sept 30, 2026
• Requests to study transferable parking permits and loading permits for local businesses

The Committee approved a four-hour free parking pilot for Municipal Lots #5 and #6 from June to September 2026. Staff were directed to study transferable parking permits and a loading permit program. A request for speed bumps on Blackfriar Avenue was referred to staff for broader traffic calming assessment. A traffic investigation at Waring Avenue and Thorndyke Crescent was approved.

• Approved free summer parking pilot in Lots #5 and #6 (carried)
• Directed staff to study transferable parking permits (carried, amended to include BIA consultation)
• Directed staff to study loading permit program (carried)
• Referred Blackfriar Avenue speed bump request for staff assessment with other priority streets (carried)
• Approved traffic investigation and safety review at Waring Avenue and Thorndyke Crescent (carried)
• Approved amendments to Traffic By-law for no parking on Hunter, Northview, Nichol (carried)

Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

This meeting of the Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee is primarily routine business, including approval of previous minutes and receiving updates on event planning for 2026 and from the Whitby Public Library. No major decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from April 2, 2026
• 2026 event planning and updates
• Whitby Public Library update

The Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee approved previous minutes and adjourned. Discussion focused on planning for Youth Pride (June 13) and National Indigenous Veterans' Day (November 8), including ceremony timing and location. No binding decisions were made on these or other agenda items.

• Approved April 2, 2026 minutes (carried)
• Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. (carried)

Whitby Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Whitby Sustainability Advisory Committee will receive presentations on a Deep Energy Pathway Feasibility Study for town facilities, an update on the Corporate Waste Management Plan, and a proposal to use parks and gardens as sustainability classrooms. The committee will also discuss May sustainability awareness days, overview Whitby's climate action priorities, and address litter concerns at the Whitby Waterfront.

• Presentation on Deep Energy Pathway Feasibility Study for various town facilities and IPSC Deep Energy Retrofit
• Presentation on Corporate Waste Management Plan Update
• Presentation on Whitby Parks and Gardens as 'Classrooms' for Community Sustainability
• Discussion of Whitby Waterfront Litter and Garbage Concerns
• Overview of Whitby's Climate Action Priorities

The committee approved previous minutes and adjourned. Three presentations were received on deep energy retrofits, corporate waste management, and parks as classrooms, but no motions for action were made.

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will discuss recent accessibility initiatives, including the 2025 Accessibility Plan achievements and planning for National AccessAbility Week. They will also review accessibility at town events and regional Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program projects. The meeting includes approval of minutes from April 7, 2026.

• Approval of April 7, 2026 minutes
• Planning for National AccessAbility Week
• Review of 2025 Accessibility Plan achievements
• Discussion of accessibility at town events
• Review of Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program regional projects

The Accessibility Advisory Committee approved previous minutes and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made; items discussed included National AccessAbility Week planning, 2025 Accessibility Plan achievements, accessibility at Town events, and a review of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program.

• Approved April 7, 2026 minutes (carried)
• Meeting adjourned (carried)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will decide on an Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for a NIGICO Holdings Inc. development at the southeast corner of Brock Street North and Taunton Road East. They will also consider a Class 4 noise area designation for three subdivisions, inclusion of federal pre-approved housing designs, and an extension for heritage property designations. Several resident delegations are scheduled for these items.

• Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for NIGICO Holdings at Brock St N and Taunton Rd E (DEV-17-15)
• Class 4 Noise Area designation for subdivisions SW-2021-03, SW-2021-04, and SW-2021-08
• Inclusion of CMHC Housing Design Catalogue pre-approved models in local building catalogue
• Extension of heritage designation deadline for 725, 740, and 835 Columbus Road West to May 31, 2027
• Free Summer Parking Pilot in Municipal Lots #5 (Colborne St) and #6 (Perry St) from June to September 2026

Committee approved a Class 4 noise area designation for three plans of subdivision (SW-2021-03, SW-2021-04, SW-2021-08) and included federal housing designs in the town's pre-approved building catalogue. The meeting adjourned at 11 p.m., deferring several items (Blackfriar Avenue speed bump, Waring Avenue stop sign) to May 11, 2026.

• Approved Class 4 noise area designation for lands in Plans of Subdivision SW-2021-03, SW-2021-04, and SW-2021-08 (carried)
• Approved inclusion of conforming federal Housing Design Catalogue designs into Town’s pre-approved building design catalogue; non-conforming designs deferred to comprehensive zoning review (carried)

Public Meetings

Council hears public input on a draft Community Benefits Charge strategy and four zoning/planning applications. Items include proposals at 814 Brock Street North, 285 South Blair Street, 205 Lake Ridge Road North, and the northeast corner of Taunton Road West and Des Newman Boulevard. The public can attend in person or virtually.

• Public consultation on draft Community Benefits Charge Strategy
• Zoning by-law amendment at 814 Brock Street North (Rubabaza Investments Inc.)
• Zoning by-law amendment at 285 South Blair Street (2534929 Ontario Inc.)
• Zoning by-law amendment at 205 Lake Ridge Road North (Halls Lake Ridge Limited Partnership)
• Official Plan amendment for Taunton/Des Newman lands (Whitby Taunton Holdings Limited)

The public meeting was a consultation session only; no votes or decisions were taken. Council received presentations and public comments on zoning by-law amendments, an official plan amendment, and the Community Benefits Charge Strategy.

Regular Council Meeting

Council will consider adopting updated Heritage Conservation District Plans for Brooklin and Werden's Plan neighbourhoods. They will also vote on several development applications, including Official Plan and zoning by-law amendments for a property at 5900 Coronation Road, extensions for two subdivision plans, a digital billboard sign along CN Railway, a new condominium plan, and a zoning change for 208 Watson Street East. Traffic improvements at Dryden Boulevard and Civic Centre Drive, including crosswalk markings and speed feedback signs, are also up for decision.

• Adopt updated Brooklin and Warden's Plan Heritage Conservation District Plans
• Approve 3-year extensions for two Brookfield Homes subdivisions on Brock Street South
• Official Plan Amendment No. 149 and zoning change for 5900 Coronation Road (Coronation Properties)
• Permit one digital billboard sign along CN Railway for RCC Media Inc.
• Install ladder crosswalk and speed feedback signs at Dryden/Civic/Brookwood intersection ($10,000)

Council adopted updated Brooklin and Werden's Plan Heritage Conservation District Plans, amending them to raise the minimum tree size requiring protection to 20 cm DBH and to prioritize heritage-appropriate and non-invasive species. Council also approved extensions for two draft subdivision plans, an official plan and zoning amendment for 5900 Coronation Road, a digital billboard along the CN railway, a condominium plan on Garden Street, and a zoning amendment for 208 Watson Street East. Additionally, Council directed intersection safety improvements on Dryden Boulevard and approved several proclamations and flag raisings.

• Adopted updated Brooklin & Werden's Plan Heritage Conservation District Plans with tree-size and species amendments (unanimous)
• Extended draft subdivision SW-2017-05 (Brock Street South) for 3 years to June 2029 (unanimous)
• Extended draft subdivision SW-2008-01 (1900 Brock Street South) for 3 years to June 2029 (unanimous)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment 149 and zoning amendment for 5900 Coronation Road (Coronation Properties) (unanimous)
• Approved one digital billboard along CN Railway (RCC Media Inc.) by amending Permanent Sign By-law (unanimous)
• Approved Draft Plan of Condominium for 780 Garden Street (See Path Group Inc.) with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved zoning amendment for Wingarden Developments at 208 Watson Street East (unanimous)
• Directed installation of ladder crosswalk and speed feedback signs on Dryden Boulevard ($10,000) with future signalization study (unanimous)

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting will discuss the Integrity Commissioner's recommendation report regarding complaints against Councillor Leahy, dated April 10, 2026. No delegations are permitted. The meeting is hybrid and will be live-streamed.

• Integrity Commissioner's recommendation report on complaints against Councillor Leahy

Council received the Integrity Commissioner's recommendation report regarding complaints against Councillor Leahy and voted 7-1 to suspend his remuneration for one month. A motion to donate the suspended pay to Feed the Need Durham was referred to a future meeting.

• Received Integrity Commissioner's recommendation report (7-1)
• Approved one-month remuneration suspension for Councillor Leahy (7-1)
• Referred donation of suspended pay to future meeting (carried)

Committee of Adjustment

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