Whitby public meetings in 2024

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment has scheduled a meeting for December 19, 2024. The agenda details are currently unavailable.

• Meeting scheduled for December 19, 2024
• Agenda details not yet available

Regular Council Meeting

The Whitby Town Council will adopt the minutes from recent meetings and endorse several community‑awareness proclamations. It will confirm Councillor Mulcahy as Deputy Mayor for 2025. The council will consider a series of Planning and Development reports that recommend zoning by‑law amendments and draft subdivision approvals for sites on Duffs Road, Columbus Road West, Stellar Drive, Coronation Road and other parcels. Additional items include a traffic‑calming guide update and a report on a closed‑meeting investigation.

• Approve amendment to Zoning By‑law #1784 (File Z‑10‑24) for 7595 Duffs Road (DEV‑22‑24)
• Approve Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning amendment (File Z‑16‑22) for 320 & 360 Columbus Road West (DEV‑24‑22)
• Approve Official Plan Amendment 141 and Zoning amendment (File Z‑07‑24) for parcel north of Stellar Drive (DEV‑18‑24)
• Approve Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning amendment (File Z‑09‑24) for unaddressed property on Coronation Road (DEV‑20‑24)
• Approve Official Plan Amendment 143 to permit up to 3 additional units on ground‑related residential properties (OPA‑2024‑W/01, Z‑02‑24)

Heritage Whitby Advisory Committee

The agenda contains no listed items; it appears to be procedural boilerplate only. No decisions, contracts, rezoning proposals, or public hearings are identified.

Public Meetings

The Whitby Town Council will review four Planning and Development applications. Items include a draft plan of subdivision and zoning by‑law amendment for 410 Taunton Road West (PDP 58‑24), an official plan and zoning amendment for 91‑99 Baldwin Street (PDP 59‑24), a zoning amendment for multiple sites on Colborne Street East, Dunlop Street East and Athol Street (PDP 60‑24), and an official plan amendment, subdivision plan and zoning amendment for 975 Conlin Road and 4605‑4625 Garrard Road (PDP 61‑24). Public comments may be submitted in writing or orally during the meeting.

• PDP 58‑24 – Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By‑law Amendment, 410 Taunton Road West
• PDP 59‑24 – Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By‑law Amendment, 91, 95 and 99 Baldwin Street
• PDP 60‑24 – Zoning By‑law Amendment, 301‑317 Colborne Street East, 304‑320 Dunlop Street East, 205‑207 Athol Street
• PDP 61‑24 – Official Plan Amendment, Draft Subdivision Plan and Zoning By‑law Amendment, 975 Conlin Road and 4605‑4625 Garrard Road

Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its November 7, 2024 meeting. It will then review its mandate and work plan, discuss planned 2024 events and activities, and consider a proposed cookbook project. A council update and other business will follow before setting the next meeting date.

• Approval of November 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Committee mandate and work plan review
• 2024 committee events and activities
• Proposed committee cookbook project
• Council update

Whitby Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Whitby Sustainability Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its November 6, 2024 meeting. It will hear a presentation on the Whitby Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program (SNAP) and receive updates on the Work Plan, Zero Carbon Whitby, and electric‑vehicle chargers at town facilities. The meeting will conclude with a council update and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Approval of Whitby Sustainability Advisory Committee minutes (Nov 6, 2024)
• Presentation on Whitby Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program (SNAP) by Patricia Lowe
• Review of the Committee Work Plan
• Zero Carbon Whitby update
• Discussion of electric‑vehicle chargers at town facilities

Committee of the Whole

The Committee is reviewing requests for heritage property demolition and designation extensions. The body is also discussing financial measures for 2025 tax billing and temporary borrowing, as well as updates to fence and traffic by-laws.

• Proposed demolition of designated heritage dwelling at 114 Keith Street
• Authorization for external temporary borrowing up to $68,925,000 (Jan-Sept 2025) and $34,463,000 (Oct-Dec 2025)
• Proposed new two-tier fee for Fence By-law Exemptions
• Extension of heritage designation deadline for 780 Garden Street to May 31, 2025
• Proposed amendments to Traffic By-law 8059-24

Special Council Meeting

The Whitby Town Council will vote on amendments to the 2025‑2027 Strong Mayor's Budget, including several proposals to reduce the amount earmarked for Asset Management. A financial services report (FS 48‑24) will be received and its figures approved for the 2025 audited statements. Motions also seek to remove $22,500 from the business expense budgets for regional councillors and the mayor, and to eliminate the phase‑out of Elexicon Dividend Revenue for 2025. Additional items address overall budget adjustments of 3.99%.

• FS 48‑24 Financial Services Department Report – approve accrual amounts for 2025 audited statements
• Reduce Proposed 2025 Budget Asset Management Contributions by $0.545 million
• Remove $22,500 from business expense budgets for regional councillors and mayor for 2025‑2027
• Remove phase‑out of Elexicon Dividend Revenue from the Proposed 2025 Budget (increase revenue by $0.22 million)
• Amend Proposed 2025 Budget to reflect a 3.99% overall net levy increase

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several Planning and Development items, including zoning by‑law amendments and draft subdivision plans for properties at 7595 Duffs Road, 320 & 360 Columbus Road West, the parcel north of Stellar Drive, and a property on Coronation Road. The council will also review a town‑initiated Official Plan Amendment and zoning changes to allow up to three additional dwelling units on ground‑related residential properties. Additional items include an implementation plan for waste collection services to private road developments by 2026 and a protocol for calculating commercial and industrial development charges.

• Zoning By‑law amendment Z‑10‑24 for 7595 Duffs Road (PDP 51‑24)
• Draft Plan of Subdivision and Z‑by‑law amendment Z‑16‑22 for 320 & 360 Columbus Road West (PDP 52‑24)
• Official Plan Amendment 141 and Z‑by‑law amendment Z‑07‑24 for the parcel north of Stellar Drive (PDP 53‑24)
• Draft Plan of Subdivision and Z‑by‑law amendment Z‑09‑24 for an unaddressed property on Coronation Road (PDP 54‑24)
• Official Plan Amendment 143 and Z‑by‑law amendments Z‑02‑24 (and related amendments) to permit up to three additional dwelling units on ground‑related residential properties (PDP 55‑24)

Committee of Adjustment

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface text. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items are listed.

Public Meetings

The Town of Whitby will hold a public meeting on November 19, 2024 to present the proposed 2025 Strong Mayor's Budget and collect resident feedback. Mayor Roy, the Commissioner of Financial Services/Treasurer, and the Senior Manager of Financial Planning/Deputy Treasurer will deliver a budget overview presentation. Residents may submit written comments or request to speak virtually or in‑person using the Delegation Request Form.

• Presentation of the 2025 Strong Mayor's Budget and overview (PDF)
• Written comment submission to the Town Clerk by noon on the meeting day
• Virtual or in‑person delegation requests (forms due 8 a.m. for virtual, noon for written)
• Hybrid format: Council Chambers, Whitby Town Hall and live stream
• No formal agenda items selected for delegation

Special Council Meeting

Whitby Council is convening a Special Council Meeting on November 18, 2024, to receive an educational presentation on the 2025 Strong Mayor's Budget and the 2025 Budget. The meeting is a hybrid session with no decisions scheduled.

• Education session on 2025 Strong Mayor's Budget and 2025 Budget
• Presentation by Elizabeth Roy, Mayor, F. Wong, Commissioner of Financial Services, and E. Watson, Senior Manager of Financial Planning
• Meeting held in hybrid in-person and virtual format
• Meeting held under Procedure By-law #8081-24
• Meeting held for the purpose of educating or training members

Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee will review a presentation on a new administrative penalty system for traffic by-law infractions. The body will also discuss potential curb cut locations, network gaps, and a micromobility public engagement report.

• Implementation of an Administrative Penalty System (APS) for Traffic By-law Infractions
• Potential Curb Cut Locations and Active Transportation Network Gaps
• Micromobility Public Engagement Report

Heritage Whitby Advisory Committee

The Heritage Whitby Advisory Committee will consider a heritage permit application and demolition request for 114 Keith Street, presented by the property owner and a heritage planner. The committee will also approve the minutes from the September 10, 2024 meeting. Additional agenda items include delegations, a council update, and scheduling the next meeting for December 10, 2024.

• Approval of Heritage Whitby Advisory Committee minutes from September 10, 2024
• Presentation on 114 Keith Street heritage permit application and demolition request
• Delegations from members of the public
• Council update
• Next meeting set for Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee will approve the September 5, 2024 meeting minutes, receive updates on recent events, review the Regional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Symposium, and consider the committee's work plan and priorities for 2025. The meeting also includes a council update, other business, and scheduling of the next meeting on January 2, 2025.

• Approval of September 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Event updates presentation
• Discussion of the Regional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Symposium
• Review of the committee work plan and 2025 priorities
• Council update

Whitby Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Whitby Sustainability Advisory Committee will review its work plan, discuss participation in Town Christmas events, and hear a presentation on the Little Forests Durham program. The meeting is hybrid and open to the public.

• Approval of October 2, 2024 minutes
• Work Plan Review
• Presentation: Little Forests Durham Program
• Committee participation at Town Christmas events
• Sustainability Events discussion

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to review its 2024 work plan and establish priorities for 2025. The committee will also discuss a taxi survey from the Region of Durham.

• Region of Durham's Accessible Taxi Survey
• Accessibility Advisory Committee's 2024 Work Plan Update
• 2025 Committee Priorities
• Subcommittee Updates

Regular Council Meeting

The Whitby Town Council will consider several land‑use actions, including approval of a Zoning By‑law amendment for Brookfield Residential’s project at 1615 Brock Street South (File DEV‑19‑24, Z‑08‑24). The council will also review an Official Plan Amendment #140 and a Draft Plan of Subdivision for the Nordeagle Development north of Victoria Street West, and a Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning amendment for a project at 430‑440 Winchester Road East (File DEV‑16‑21). Additional items include a license agreement for 150 Winchester Road West and endorsement of proclamations for Salvation Army Week and International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women.

• Approve Zoning By‑law amendment #2585 (File Z‑08‑24) for Brookfield Residential at 1615 Brock Street South (DEV‑19‑24)
• Approve Official Plan Amendment #140 and Draft Plan of Subdivision for Nordeagle Development north of Victoria Street West (DEV‑03‑18)
• Approve Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By‑law amendment #1784 for R & R Developments at 430‑440 Winchester Road East (DEV‑16‑21)
• Authorize negotiation of a license agreement with Elexicon Energy for 150 Winchester Road West surplus land
• Endorse proclamations for Salvation Army Week and flag raisings for International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women

Special Council Meeting

Council will receive a presentation and a confidential report from Chief Administrative Officer Matt Gaskell regarding alternative service delivery. A portion of the meeting is closed to the public for labour relations or employee negotiations.

• Presentation by Matt Gaskell on Alternative Service Delivery
• Confidential Office of the Chief Administrative Officer Report CAO 22-24

Committee of the Whole

The council will receive several staff reports, including a financial update on the Municipal Asset Management Plan, a declaration of surplus for about 34.8 acres at Cochrane Street and Highway 407 with a proposed sale and allocation of proceeds, and a proposal to grant a long‑term license for 508 Colborne Street West for a Ukrainian refugee family with a $120,000 renovation. They will also approve a single‑source cellular phone contract renewal with Bell Canada and a design contract for the new Parks Administration and Maintenance Facility.

• Declare surplus and sell ~34.8 acres at Cochrane Street and Highway 407; allocate $1,812,511.33 to Operations Development Charges Reserve, $420,914.65 to Fire Development Charges Reserve, remainder to Hospital Reserve Fund
• Authorize long‑term license of town‑owned property at 508 Colborne Street West for Ukrainian refugees and approve $120,000 renovation funded from the Asset Management Reserve Fund
• Renew municipal cellular phone contract with Bell Canada as a single‑source award from Aug 1 2024 to Dec 31 2030
• Award single‑source design and contract administration for Parks Administration and Maintenance Facility expansion to McCallum Sather Associates for $926,300 plus HST, funded from capital project #30211305
• Receive for information a request for exception from Fee By‑law 7220‑17 for driveway encroachment at 89 Garden Street

Special Council Meeting

The Whitby Town Council will vote to endorse the final Parks and Recreation Master Plan and direct staff to prioritize its recommendations in long‑term financial planning. The Council will also pass a resolution supporting Chief Administrative Officer Matt Gaskell’s appointment to the Large Urban Caucus of the Association of Municipalities Ontario Board of Directors for 2024‑2026. A closed‑session portion of the meeting will address a pending sports field park land acquisition and other confidential matters. The meeting will conclude with a confirmatory by‑law and adjournment.

• Endorsement of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan (Item 5.1)
• Resolution supporting CAO Matt Gaskell’s AMO Board of Directors appointment (Item 5.2)
• Closed session on sports field park land acquisition and staffing matters (Items 6.1‑6.3)
• Confirmatory by‑law to ratify the meeting’s proceedings (Item 8)
• Adjournment of the special council meeting (Item 9)

Municipal Licensing and Standards Committee

The Municipal Licensing and Standards Committee is meeting to conduct an appeal hearing. The session focuses on a specific order regarding a dog at a residential address.

• Appeal # ASA 24-01 regarding an Order to Restrain a Dog at 45 Bellwood Drive

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will decide on several planning matters, including approval of Official Plan Amendment Number 140 and related amendments to Zoning By-law #2585 for the Nordeagle development north of Victoria Street West. It will also consider a Draft Plan of Subdivision and a Zoning By-law amendment for the 430‑440 Winchester Road East site, and review public feedback on the surplus land declaration for 150 Winchester Road West and a proposed license agreement with Elexicon Energy.

• Approve Official Plan Amendment #140 for the vacant lands north of Victoria Street West (Nordeagle Development Ltd.)
• Approve amendment to Zoning By-law #2585 (File Z‑08‑18) for the same Nordeagle site
• Approve the Draft Plan of Subdivision (File SW‑2018‑01) for the Nordeagle development
• Approve Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law #1784 amendment for 430‑440 Winchester Road East (R & R Developments)
• Consider public feedback and authorize a license agreement with Elexicon Energy for 150 Winchester Road West surplus land

Committee of Adjustment

The Committee of Adjustment is scheduled to meet on October 17, 2024. The agenda is currently procedural and does not list specific items for discussion.

• Meeting scheduled for October 17, 2024
• Committee of Adjustment session

Public Meetings

The Whitby Planning and Development Department will present two draft amendments to the Official Plan. One amendment (PDP 46-24) focuses on the Whitby GO Protected Major Transit Station Area. The other amendment (PDP 47-24) addresses Strategic Growth Areas, Nodes and Corridors. The public meeting allows written or oral comments before the Council considers the proposals.

• PDP 46-24 – Town‑initiated Official Plan Review, Draft Proposed Amendment for Whitby GO Protected Major Transit Station Area (File OPA‑2024‑W/04)
• PDP 47-24 – Town‑initiated Official Plan Review, Draft Proposed Amendment for Strategic Growth Areas, Nodes and Corridors (File OPA‑2024‑W/05)
• Staff reports and maps attached to each PDP item for public review

Special Council Meeting

This special meeting is for the purpose of educating and training Council members. Per Procedure By-law # 8081-24, no decisions will be made or considered during this session.

• Traffic Calming Plan updates presentation
• By-law Enforcement Technology presentation
• Durham Regional Police Service question and answer period
• Feedback from Whitby School Community Councils

Special Council Meeting

Council is meeting to address items adjourned from a previous session, including planning applications and financial policies. The body will discuss a draft plan for a condominium and a new reserve fund for municipal accommodation taxes.

• Draft Plan of Condominium application for 400 and 414 Mary Street East
• Creation of the Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve Fund and affiliated policy
• Sign by-law variance requests for 100 Rossland Road West and 75 Consumers Drive
• Proposed amendments to Traffic By-law 8059-24 regarding pedestrian crossovers
• Proposed amendments to Noise By-law 6017-14

Heritage Whitby Advisory Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural software placeholders and boilerplate text. There are no specific decisions, discussions, or agenda items listed for this meeting.

Regular Council Meeting

Whitby Town Council will decide on a draft plan of condominium and several sign by-law variances. The body will also consider the appointment of a Deputy Mayor for 2024 and a resolution supporting the Solve the Crisis Campaign regarding homelessness and mental health.

• Draft Plan of Condominium application for 400 and 414 Mary Street East
• Sign by-law variance requests for 100 Rossland Road West and 75 Consumers Drive
• Proposed amendment to Traffic By-law 8059-24 regarding pedestrian crossovers
• Creation of the Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve Fund and affiliated policy
• Proposed name change of Pioneer Baptist Cemetery to Dryden Cemetery

Joint Accessibility Advisory and Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committees

The Joint Accessibility Advisory and Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committees will approve the March 5, 2024 meeting minutes. They will receive updates on recent community events, review work‑plan progress, and consider proposed initiatives for 2025. A council update and other business will also be addressed before adjourning.

• Approve March 5, 2024 meeting minutes
• Event participation update (Harvest Festival, Christmas in the Village)
• Work plan updates
• Discussion of 2025 initiatives
• Council update

Whitby Sustainability Advisory Committee

The committee will approve the September 4 2024 minutes, hear a presentation on sustainable finance, and consider updates on the Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SNAP) program and upcoming sustainability events. No other decisions are listed.

• Approval of September 4 2024 meeting minutes
• Presentation on Sustainable Finance by member Catherine Philogene
• Discussion of Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SNAP) program
• Discussion of upcoming sustainability events
• Council update

Special Council Meeting

The Whitby Town Council will hold a closed session for education, training, and confidential legal matters, including a report on continuing external counsel and a request for direction on a potential claim settlement. The meeting also includes a confirmatory by‑law to formally record the proceedings. No public decisions are scheduled.

• Closed Session – education and training for council members
• LS 14-24 – report authorizing continuation of external counsel retainer
• LS 15-25 – report requesting direction on settlement of a potential claim
• Confirmatory By-law – leave to introduce by‑law and dispense reading
• Rising and Reporting Out – procedural item

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider a proposed amendment to Traffic By-law 8059-24 to add new pedestrian crossovers. It will also receive recommendations to endorse a Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Program pilot in West Lynde, to standardize fire‑department equipment for five years, and to adopt amendments to the Noise By-law. Several memoranda – including fence‑by‑law exemption requests and a driveway‑encroachment fee exception – will be received for information.

• Amend Traffic By-law 8059-24 to incorporate pedestrian crossover changes (PDE 09-24 Staff Report)
• Endorse delivery of the SNAP Pilot Project in West Lynde (CAO 17-24 Report)
• Approve standardization of fire and emergency services equipment for a five‑year period (FES 04-24 Report)
• Consider proposed amendments to Noise By-law #6917-14 (LS 13-24 Report)
• Receive fence‑by‑law exemption requests for 101 Carnwith Drive West and 1 Glencedar Crescent (Enforcement Services memoranda)

Committee of Adjustment

The agenda for the Whitby Committee of Adjustment meeting on 2024-09-19 contains no listed items. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the provided document. The meeting appears to have no substantive agenda items.

Special Council Meeting

Council will consider a development charges complaint and settlement offer regarding Unit 1, 1450 Victoria Street East. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss legal advice and potential litigation, as well as a delegation from Next Plumbing and Hydronics Supplies Inc.

• Development Charges Complaint - Unit 1, 1450 Victoria Street East
• Closed session regarding FS 25-24 Joint Report from Financial Services and Legal and Enforcement Services
• Delegation from Matthew Rutledge of Fogler, Rubinoff LLP representing Next Plumbing and Hydronics Supplies Inc.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider several planning and development items, including approval of a draft condominium plan for 400 and 414 Mary Street East. It will also vote on sign‑bylaw variances for 100 Rossland Road West and 75 Consumers Drive, and adopt a policy creating a Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve Fund. A resolution supporting the Solve the Crisis Campaign and a condemnation of antisemitic vandalism will also be presented.

• Approve Draft Plan of Condominium (DEV-21-24) for 400 and 414 Mary Street East
• Approve sign‑bylaw variance for 100 Rossland Road West (Whitby Christian Assembly)
• Approve sign‑bylaw variance for 75 Consumers Drive (Beertown)
• Create Municipal Accommodation Tax Reserve Fund and adopt its policy
• Adopt resolution supporting the Solve the Crisis Campaign

Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its June 13, 2024 meeting. It will hear a presentation on active‑transportation projects for 2024 and proposed projects for 2025. The committee will review the 2025 Education Initiative Proposal, the 2025 Capital Budget, and the 2025 Work Plan for the advisory committee.

• Approve minutes of June 13, 2024 meeting
• Presentation on 2024 active‑transportation projects and 2025 proposals
• Review 2025 Education Initiative Proposal
• Review 2025 Capital Budget
• Review 2025 Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee Work Plan

Heritage Whitby Advisory Committee

The Heritage Whitby Advisory Committee is meeting to review a heritage permit application. The session includes a presentation from a property owner regarding proposed changes to a specific site.

• Heritage Permit Application for proposed front and side yard iron fence at 200 Colborne Street West

Public Meetings

The Town of Whitby is conducting statutory public meetings to discuss several land use applications. These include requests for zoning by-law amendments and official plan changes for specific properties.

• Zoning By-law Amendment for 1615 Brock Street South (Brookfield Residential)
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for parcel North side of Stellar Drive, East of Thickson Road South (Menkes Champlain Inc.)
• Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment for property on Coronation Road (CODR Holdings Limited)
• Zoning By-law Amendment for 7595 Duffs Road (GHD on behalf of William Feaver)

Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The committee is meeting to review summer events and plan for upcoming days of awareness. Members will also discuss the agenda for a joint meeting with the Accessibility Advisory Committee in October.

• Approval of June 6, 2024 meeting minutes
• Recap of summer events
• Planning for upcoming events and days of awareness
• Discussion of October joint meeting with Accessibility Advisory Committee

Whitby Sustainability Advisory Committee

The Whitby Sustainability Advisory Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on the update to the town's Green Standard. The committee will also discuss several sustainability programs and reports.

• Presentation by Fin MacDonald of Urban Equation regarding Whitby's Green Standard Update
• Discussion of Durham Greener Homes Program
• Discussion of Sustainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SNAP) Program
• Review of Annual Sustainability Report
• Review of September Sustainability Events

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee is meeting to review various accessibility updates and reports. The body will discuss provincial legislative reviews of public space design and updates regarding accessibility improvement grants.

• Provincial Legislative Review of Design of Public Spaces
• Accessibility Improvement Grant Updates
• Micromobility Devices on Multi-Use Trails Update
• Regional Accessibility Award
• Approval of June 4, 2024 meeting minutes

Committee of Adjustment

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Special Council Meeting

Council is reviewing the 2023 audited financial statements and the appointment of Deloitte LLP for the 2024 audit. The body is also considering declaring a portion of town-owned land at 150 Winchester Road West as surplus for conveyance to Elexicon Energy Incorporated.

• Approval of 2023 Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
• Engagement of Deloitte LLP for the 2024 financial audit
• Proposed declaration of surplus land at 150 Winchester Road West for Elexicon Energy Incorporated
• By-law # 8106-24 regarding lot control for registered Plan of Subdivision (SW-2017-06)
• Closed session discussion on land expropriation for the Des Newman Boulevard Environmental Compensation Capital Project

Committee of Adjustment

The agenda for the Whitby Committee of Adjustment meeting on July 18, 2024 contains no listed items. No rezoning proposals, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are recorded. The document appears to be a procedural placeholder.

Regular Council Meeting

The meeting includes decisions on several planning and development applications, including a subdivision at 1636 Charles Street. Council will also consider updating the Municipal Heritage Register and authorizing new property designations. Additionally, the agenda covers the potential conveyance of surplus town lands to Habitat for Humanity GTA.

• Development applications for Official Plan Amendment 137 and a Draft Plan of Subdivision at 1636 Charles Street
• A $45,000 budget increase for Municipal Heritage Register evaluations
• Notice of Intention to Designate the Ontario County House of Refuge at 300 High Street
• Conveyance of town-owned lands at Hickory and Colborne and Dunlop and Hickory Street South to Habitat for Humanity GTA
• Temporary Zoning By-law Amendment for Nordeagle Developments Ltd.

Committee of Adjustment

The provided document contains only procedural software metadata and boilerplate text. No specific applications or committee decisions are recorded in this text.

Public Meetings

This public meeting includes a review of a staff report regarding amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. The discussion focuses on changes to regulations for Accessory Apartment (Additional Dwelling Unit) policies.

• Amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law (OPA-2024-W/01, Z-02-24)
• Changes to Accessory Apartment (Additional Dwelling Unit) policies and regulations
• Delegation from resident John Cockburn

Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee

The Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee meets on June 13, 2024. The agenda includes a presentation regarding the Town of Whitby's Parks and Recreation Master Plan. Members will also discuss traffic calming in school zones and detour planning for major projects.

• Presentation: Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Feedback: Columbus Road Widening Project
• Update: Committee Terms of Reference
• Discussion: Traffic Calming in School Zones
• Review: Active Transportation Detour Planning and Signage

Heritage Whitby Advisory Committee

The Heritage Whitby Advisory Committee will discuss updates regarding Rowe House and the Farmers' Market. The committee is also scheduled to approve minutes from the May 14, 2024 meeting.

• Rowe House update
• Farmers' Market update
• Approval of May 14, 2024, minutes

Special Council Meeting

The meeting includes a closed session regarding labour relations or employee negotiations. The Chief Administrative Officer will provide an update and report on the workforce market compensation review. Other items include standard procedural motions.

• Closed session for labour relations or employee negotiations
• Verbal update from CAO M. Gaskell regarding workforce market compensation review
• CAO 09-24 report on workforce market compensation review

Special Council Meeting

This special meeting is for the purpose of educating or training members, and no decisions will be made or considered. The agenda includes a tour of the Whitby Sports Complex construction site.

• Council tour of the Whitby Sports Complex construction site

Whitby Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

The committee will hear a presentation regarding the Whitby Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The meeting also includes discussions on upcoming community events and recruitment for a joint subcommittee.

• Presentation on Whitby Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Recruitment for Joint Accessibility and Diversity Subcommittee
• Review of upcoming events including Pride Flag Raising and Emancipation Day

Whitby Sustainability Advisory Committee

The committee will review presentations regarding the Town of Whitby’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan and sustainable procurement. The meeting also includes an update on the Whitby Green Standard and a Q&A session with Durham Region's Manager of Sustainability.

• Presentation: Town of Whitby’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Presentation: Sustainable Procurement
• Whitby Green Standard Update
• Q&A with Ian McVey, Manager of Sustainability, Regional Municipality of Durham

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The committee will hear a presentation regarding the Town of Whitby’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan. The agenda also includes updates on the 2023-2026 Accessibility Plan and National AccessAbility Week. Additionally, the committee will discuss regional accessibility award nominations.

• Presentation on the Town of Whitby’s Parks and Recreation Master Plan
• Update on the 2023-2026 Accessibility Plan
• National AccessAbility Week update
• Regional Accessibility Award Whitby nominations