March 9, 2026

Revisions

1. First published Substantive fetched Jun 22, 2026
   • · Motion 1 added: That the Regular Council Minutes of February 2, 2026, and the Special Council Minutes of February 2, February 10, and February 23, 2026 be approved.
   • · Motion 2 added: That the proclamations for World Behaviour Analysis Day and Medical Laboratory Week be endorsed.
   • · Motion 3 added: 1. That the Lazy Dolphin Inc. Phase 2 Subdivision as shown on Plan 40M-2656 be assumed for the purposes of the administration of Subdivision Agreement SW-2013-03 and for municipal record-keeping; and 2. That Town Staff be directed to updat…
   • · Motion 4 added: 1. That Council approve an Amendment to Zoning By-law 2585 (File Number: Z-27-25) for the removal of the Holding (H) Symbol, as outlined in Report PDP 02-26; and, 2. That a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2585 be brought forward for consider…
   • · Motion 5 added: 1. That Council approve an Amendment to Zoning By-law 2585 (File Number: Z-28-25) for the removal of the Holding (H) Symbol, as outlined in Report PDP 03-26; and, 2. That a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2585 be brought forward for consider…
   • · Motion 6 added: 1. That Council approve the proposed amendment to Traffic By-law 8059-24, to incorporate the changes to Schedule “Q” of the By-law, as identified in Attachment No. 3 save and except the pedestrian crossover at Thickson Road South at the Wa…
   • · Motion 7 added: That Item 1 of the main motion be amended by adding the following as Item 1c: c. That the lands municipally known as 540 Winchester Road West be designated as "Business".
   • · Motion 8 added: 1. That Council adopt Amendment #146 to the Whitby Official Plan as Shown on Attachment #1 to the Memorandum from L. Tesolin, Principal Planner, dated February 23, 2026 regarding Reports PDP 58-25, PDP 59-25, and PDP 60-25, regarding gener…
   • · Motion 9 added: 1. That Council adopt Amendment #147 to the Whitby Official Plan, regarding technical updates to Part II of the Official Plan as part of the Town-Initiated Official Plan Review (File: OPA-2023-W/02), as shown in Attachment 3, PDP 59-25; an…
   • · Motion 10 added: 1. That Council adopt Amendment #148, as shown in Attachment #1, to the to the Brooklin Community Secondary Plan regarding the new Brooklin Urban Expansion Area, as outlined in this Report, PDP 60-25, subject to the following revisions: a.…
   • · Motion 11 added: 1. That Council approve an amendment to Zoning By-law 2585, (File No. Z-21-24) as outlined in Planning Report No. PDP 04-26, and; 2. That a by-law to amend Zoning By-law 2585 be brought forward for consideration by Council at a future date.
   • · Motion 12 added: That Report CMS 02-26, related to the 55+ Recreation Centre 50th Anniversary, be received for information.
   • · Motion 13 added: 1. That The Council of the Town of Whitby direct staff to undertake a comprehensive review of the Responsible Pet Ownership By-law, with particular attention to provisions related to dangerous dogs; 2. That this review include a comparison…
   • · Motion 14 added: 1. The Council of the Town of Whitby once again calls upon the Province of Ontario to work collaboratively with the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and Ontario Big City Mayors (OBCM) to undertake a comprehensive Social and E…
   • · Motion 15 added: 1. That Council approves entering a five (5) year sponsorship agreement effective until November 30, 2030 with Whitby Toyota for a Naming Rights Sponsorship at McKinney Centre, including keeping Arena 3 as “Whitby Toyota Arena 3”, based on…
   • · Motion 16 added: That Council approve entering a four (4) year sponsorship agreement effective until February 28, 2030 with Whitby Orthodontics for a Naming Rights Sponsorship Renewal at Iroquois Park Sports Centre (IPSC), including keeping the naming of A…
   • · Motion 17 added: That Council receive Report CAO-08-26 Inclusive Futures Program for information.
   • · Motion 18 added: That Staff Report FS 07-26, Procurement Reporting - Quarter 4, 2025, be received for information.
   • · Motion 19 added: 1. That the extension of the Town’s procurement restrictions as previously approved by Council and aligned with the Province of Ontario’s Procurement Restriction Policy, be extended until the earlier of March 31, 2027 or the regulations an…
   • · Motion 20 added: 1. That Staff report back on a Hotel and Conference/Convention Centre Attraction Program, that includes the following: a. a payment deferral of the Town of Whitby’s portion of development charges (DC) from time of building issuance to time…
   • · Motion 21 added: That the Recreation Pricing Strategy include an assessment of pricing options for seniors’ access to the walking track at the new Fieldgate Sports Complex, including an option for free use.
   • · Motion 22 added: That Staff report to Council on the removal of the registration deadline requirement for the Seniors Snow Clearing Program, including a review of communicating deadlines, the operational feasibility and implications of ongoing additions, a…
   • · Motion 23 added: 1. That the Council for the Town of Whitby waive its confidentiality and solicitor-client privilege for the Legal Opinion dated February 20, 2026, including all related written communications, verbal advice and subsequent discussions betwe…
   • · Motion 24 added: That the main motion be amended by add the following as Item 3: 3. That Council direct the Town Solicitor to make the general cost range incurred to obtain this opinion publicly available.
   • · Motion 25 added: 1. That the Council for the Town of Whitby waive its confidentiality and solicitor-client privilege for the Legal Opinion dated February 20, 2026, including all related written communications, verbal advice and subsequent discussions betwe…
   • · Motion 26 added: Is the motion beyond the jurisdiction of Council?
   • · Motion 27 added: That Item 3 of the main motion be amended to read as follows: 3. That, subject to the adoption of Bill 9 or any successor legislation and in any event no later than the expiry of this Term of Council, that the Integrity Commissioner and St…
   • · Motion 28 added: 1. That the Council of the Town of Whitby formally seek the assistance of the Province of Ontario and the Integrity Commissioner to implement disclosure requirements based on the following framework: [a, b, c]. 2. That the Council of the T…
   • · Motion 29 added: That leave be granted to introduce By-laws # 8265-26 to # 8274-26, with By-law # 8272-26 and By-law # 8274-26 being as amended, and to dispense with the reading of the by-laws by the Clerk and that the same be considered read and passed an…
   • · Motion 30 added: That leave be granted to introduce a by-law and to dispense with the reading of the by-law by the Clerk to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Town of Whitby at its regular meeting held on March 9, 2026 and the same be considered…
   • · Motion 31 added: That the meeting adjourn.
   • · Attendance added: Victoria Bozinovski (present)
   • · Attendance added: Matt Cardwell (present)
   • · Attendance added: Chris Leahy (present)
   • · Attendance added: Steve Lee (present)
   • · Attendance added: Niki Lundquist (present)
   • · Attendance added: Rhonda Mulcahy (present)
   • · Attendance added: Maleeha Shahid (present)
   • · Attendance added: Steve Yamada (present)
   • · Attendance added: Elizabeth Roy (present)
   • · Attendance added: M. Gaskell (present)
   • · Attendance added: S. Klein (present)
   • · Attendance added: J. Long (present)
   • · Attendance added: J. Romano (present)
   • · Attendance added: F. Santaguida (present)
   • · Attendance added: R. Saunders (present)
   • · Attendance added: M. Tucker (present)
   • · Attendance added: M. Dodge (present)
   • · Attendance added: K. Douglas (present)
   • · Attendance added: L. MacDougall (present)
   • · Attendance added: F. Wong (present)
   • · Attendance added: K. Narraway (present)
   • · Participation added: Steve Lee arrive
   • · Participation added: Elizabeth Roy arrive
   • · Participation added: Steve Lee arrive
   • · Participation added: Elizabeth Roy arrive