Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
Council Revised Agenda

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 1:00 P.m. - 2:00 P.m.

Council Chambers

111 Sandiford Drive

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1.

Call to Order

2.

Town Land Acknowledgement

3.

Declaration of Pecuniary Interest

3.1

Mayor Lovatt - Report No. DS-022-24 Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Draft Plan of Condominium - 316, 328, 340, 352, 364, 376 and 386 Cam Fella Boulevard

Resides in the subdivision of the applicant's proposed development.

3.2

Mayor Lovatt - Report No. DS-023-24 Applicants for Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Draft Plan of Condominium - 268, 276, 284 and 296 Cam Fella Boulevard

Resides in the subdivision of the applicant's proposed development.

4.

Adoption of Minutes

4.1

Regular Council Meeting Minutes - April 24, 2024

4.2

Regular Council Meeting Minutes - May 1, 2024

• 1) That Council adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meetings of April 24, 2024 and May 1, 2024, as circulated.

5.

Recognitions

5.1

Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville Fire Cadet Program – Graduates of Program 

6.

Presentations

7.

Deputations

7.1

Mark Luckett, Vice President - Westfield Estates Ratepayers Association (WERA)

• 1) That Council receive the deputation from Mr. Mark Luckett, Westfield Estates Ratepayers Association (WERA) for information.

7.2

Huge Wallis - Stouffville Resident

• 1) That Council receive the deputation from Mr. Hugh Wallis for information. 

7.3

David McKay - MHBC

• 1) That Council receive the deputation from Mr. Daniel McKay for information.

8.

Consent Agenda

• 1) That Council approve Items 8.1 and 8.3 on the Consent Agenda and adopt the recommendations contained therein.

8.1

Report No. FI-005-24 PS 3280 Asset Retirement Obligations – 2023 Adoption

• 1) That Council receive Report No. FI-005-24 for information.

8.3

Report No. DS-020-24 Temporary Use Zoning By-law Extension – 14245 & 14395 Ninth Line

• 1) That Council approve the application submitted by the Owner to extend the Employment Extractive Exception Three Zone (Temporary) [EX(3)(t)] on the property at 14245 & 14395 Ninth Line, which permits all uses outlined through the EX Zone-permissions, in addition to a Granular Stockpile / Depot, Road Salt Storage / Depot, Topsoil Stockpile / Depot, and Accessory buildings and structures, for a period of up to three (3) years until May 15, 2027; and

  2) That Council enact By-Law No. 2024-058-ZO, being a By-Law to amend by-law 2021-069-ZO.

8.2

Report No. EPW-011-24 Sidewalk Removal Request

• 1) That Council adopt the recommendations contained in Option A and not consider the request to remove the sidewalks on Hoppington Avenue and Firbank Lane. 

8.4

Report No. DS-021-24 Applications for Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval and Zoning By-law Amendment at 5481 & 5551 Bethesda Sideroad, Treasure Hill Stouffville (Bethesda) Developments Inc. (File Numbers: 19T(W)-22.001 and ZBA22.003)  

• 1) That Council direct staff to issue a Notice of Decision to draft approve Subdivision File No. 19T(W)-22.001, subject to the conditions of draft plan approval as set out in Attachment 3, as amended, to Report No. DS-021-24, in accordance with Section 51(31) of the Planning Act; and

  2) That Council enact By-law 2024-059-ZO being a by-law to amend the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville’s Comprehensive Zoning By-law 2010-001-ZO by applying site-specific zones and direct staff to issue a Notice of Passing; and

  3) That Council confirm that notwithstanding that the proposed Zoning By-law Amendment as attached to this report is different from the Zoning By-law Amendment proposed at the September 28, 2022 Statutory Public Meeting, the revisions are minor in nature and that no further Statutory Public Meeting is required.

8.5

Report No. DS-022-24 Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Draft Plan of Condominium – 316, 328, 340, 352, 364, 376 and 386 Cam Fella Boulevard File No.  ZBA22.017, 19T(W)-22.007 & CDM22.003 (East of Mohawk Gate) 

• Mayor Lovatt declared a conflict on this item. (Resides in the subdivision of the applicant's proposed development.)

• 1) That Council direct staff to issue a Notice of Decision to approve Subdivision File No. 19T(W)-22.007, subject to the conditions as set out in Attachment 3, as amended, to this Report, in accordance with Section 51(31) and 51(37) of the Planning Act; and

  2)That Council approve Draft Plan of Condominium File No. CDM22.003, subject to the conditions as set out in Attachment 4 to this Report, and direct staff to issue a Notice of Decision in accordance with Section 51(37) of the Planning Act, 1990; and

  3) That Council enact By-Law No. 2024-060-ZO, being a By-Law to implement the development File No. ZBA22.017, and direct staff to issue a Notice of Passing; and

  4)That Council confirm that notwithstanding that the proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment is different from the Zoning By-law proposed at the September 27, 2023 Statutory Public Meeting, the revisions are minor in nature and that no further Statutory Public Meeting is required.

8.6

Report No. DS-023-24 Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Subdivision and Draft Plan of Condominium – 268, 276, 284 and 296 Cam Fella Boulevard, File No. ZBA22.016, 19T(W)-22.006 & CDM22.002 (West of Mohawk Gate)

• Mayor Lovatt declared a conflict on this item. (Resides in the subdivision of the applicant's proposed development.)

• 1) That Council direct staff to issue a Notice of Decision to approve Subdivision File No. 19T(W)-22.006, subject to the conditions as set out in Attachment 3, as amended, to this Report, in accordance with Section 51(31) and 51(37) of the Planning Act; and

  2) That Council approve Draft Plan of Condominium File No. CDM22.002, subject to the conditions as set out in Attachment 4 to this Report, and direct staff to issue a Notice of Decision in accordance with Section 51(31) and Section 51(37) of the Planning Act, 1990; and

  3) That Council enact By-Law No. 2024-061-ZO, being a By-Law to implement the development File No. ZBA22.016, and direct staff to issue a Notice of Passing; and

  4) That Council confirm that notwithstanding that the proposed Zoning By-Law Amendment is different from that proposed at the September 27, 2023 Statutory Public Meeting, the revisions are minor in nature and that no further Statutory Public Meeting is required.

9.

Action Items Requiring Separate Discussion

10.

Member Motions

10.1

Member Motion from Councillor Upton, re: Installation of Stop Signs – Glad Park and John Davis Gate

• WHEREAS the transportation network provides connectivity for residents, businesses, and visitors across the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville; and

  WHEREAS stop signs are used to safely control the flow of traffic at intersections; and

  WHEREAS the safety of Whitchurch-Stouffville residents, including motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians, especially children, is a primary importance; and

  WHEREAS Glad Park Avenue and John Davis Gate form a 4-legged intersection; and

  WHEREAS stop signs are currently installed on two (2) legs of the intersection, namely, on John Davis Gate; and

  WHEREAS this stretch of Glad Park Avenue, that is of extensive length with no traffic control and in a high-density area, where speeding traffic is a major concern for families; and

  WHEREAS there are two elementary schools in the vicinity, St. Mark Catholic Elementary School, and Glad Park Public School, which generates large amounts of children foot traffic;

  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT staff be directed to install stop signs on John Davis Gate at the intersection of Glad Park Avenue and John Davis Gate as soon as possible.

10.2

Member Motion from Mayor Lovatt, re: Reconsideration of a Council Decision from the December 6, 2023 Council meeting – Report No. LCS-015-23 - Cenotaph Relocation and Tank Donation

• 1) That Council reconsider the Council decision from the December 6, 2023 Council meeting – Report No. LCS-015-23 - Cenotaph Relocation and Tank Donation.

• That Council rescind the following resolution adopted by Council on December 6, 2023:

  1) That Council authorize Staff to relocate the cenotaph from its current location at the Stouffville Legion #459 to Memorial Park; and

  2) That Council authorize Staff to undergo the required registration process to receive the donation of a demilitarized Leopard Tank from the Department of National Defence.

• 1) That Council direct staff to report back to Council on June 5^th, 2024 with an updated report on recommendations that take into consideration the public input received for the future of the Commemorative space.

10.3

Member Motion from Mayor Lovatt, re: DC Deferral for Purpose Built Rental Apartments

• 1) That Council waive the rules of procedure to permit a Member Motion.

• 1) That Council direct staff to come back with a report before the end of June on the potential of the town matching regional’s council’s 20 year DC deferral for purpose built rental apartments.

11.

By-laws

• That Council read the following by-laws a first, second, third time and passed:

  • 2024-057-OP BEING A BY-LAW to Adopt a New Official Plan for the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville: “Re-Imagine Stouffville”
  • 2024-058-ZO BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-law 2021-069-ZO (DS-020-24).
  • 2024-059-ZO BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-Law 2010-001-ZO of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville (Comprehensive Zoning By-Law) as amended for the lands located at 5481 and 5551 Bethesda Sideroad (DS-021-24).
  • 2024-060-ZO BEING A BYLAW to amend Bylaw 2010001ZO of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville (Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw) for the lands located at 316, 328, 340, 352, 364, 376, and 386 Cam Fella Boulevard (DS-022-24).
  • 2024-061-ZO BEING A BYLAW to amend Bylaw 2010001ZO of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville (Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw) for the lands located at 268, 276, 284, and 296 Cam Fella Boulevard (DS-023-24).
  • 2024-062-AP BEING A BY-LAW to appoint Municipal Law Enforcement Officers, Officers, Municipal Weed Inspectors, and Licensing Officers for The Corporation of the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville and repeal By-law 2024-052-AP.

12.

New/Other Business

13.

Closed Session

14.

Reconvene in Public Session

15.

Confirmatory By-law

• That Council read Confirmatory By-law 2024-063-MS, to confirm the proceedings of the May 15, 2024 Council meeting, a first, second and third time and passed.

16.

Adjournment

• That there being no further business, Council adjourned the meeting at 2:33pm.