Regular Council Meeting

That the rules of procedure be suspended to introduce the following motion.

That staff: 1) meet with the Humane Society of Durham Region and look at ways and means to assist the Humane Society in its search for a new site in order to meet its needs; and, 2) communicate with other municipalities to secure funding for the Society which serves all of Durham Region.

That the letter of Jim Bradley, Minister of Transportation, Province of Ontario, advising of 2008 Municipal Road and Bridge Infrastructure Investment Funding, be received as information and with thanks and that Council hereby acknowledge; That the $1,471,351 allocated to the Town of Whitby by the province will be used for municipal road and bridge capital investment needs; That a final summary report detailing expenditures, use of provincial funding, and outcomes achieved shall be submitted to the ministry and the ministry may request an independent audit of the project; and Any funds intended for the project that are not used in accordance with rehabilitation of municipal road and bridge capital investment needs or the terms outlined above will be returned to the ministry.

That Council accept the challenge from the Municipality of Clarington to collect the most garbage by weight during Pitch in Week with the Municipality of Clarington to offer its congratulatory remarks to Whitby and its citizens at a future televised Council meeting. 5. STANDING COMMITTEES (a) Operations Committee – March 25, 2008 Report Recommendations to Council 3.1 Community and Marketing Services Report, Item CMS 8-08 Re: Cullen Central Park Master Plan, Phase 1 Summary COUNCIL DECISION That Community and Marketing Services Report, CMS 8-08, regarding Cullen Central Park Master Plan Phase 1 Summary, be received as information. 3.4 Community and Marketing Services Report, Item CMS 11-08 Re: Advertising and Sponsorship: 2007 Summary COUNCIL DECISION That Community and Marketing Services Report, Item CMS 11-08, summarizing Advertising and Sponsorship Division activities in 2007, be received as information. MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2008 AT THE HOUR OF 8:00 P.M. IN THE MEETING HALL OF THE WHITBY MUNICIPAL BUILDING 5. (Continued) 3.5 Public Works Report, Item PW 17-08 Re: Town Owned Fences COUNCIL DECISION That Public Works Report, Item PW 17-08 regarding Town Owned Fences be

That Council adopt the recommendations set out in Items Nos. 3.1 through 3.9 and 4.1 inclusive, as contained in the minutes of the meeting of the Operations Committee held on March 25, 2008, save except Item Nos. 3.2, 3.3 and 3.8 thereof.

1. That Community and Marketing Services Report, Item CMS 9-08, regarding the 2008 Earth Day Activities on April 19th and 26th, 2008 be received as information; and, 2. That the efforts of the Whitby District Scouts, Tim Horton’s (Brooklin), Swish Maintenance, Gerdau AmeriSteel Corporation, Ontario Power Generation (O.P.G.), Durham Conservation Centre, Venturers, Whitby Hydro, Mr. Dave Reid, Pitch-In Brooklin, Brian Barton on behalf of the Rotary Club, and Nicole Dewsbury of Lynde Shores, be recognized.

1. That Council approve proceeding with the original design, size and materials recommended for the Brooklin Community Centre and Library Project; 2. That staff identify sources for the additional funding required; and 3. That staff proceed to tender.

1. That Council approve the termination of the extension of Ferguson Avenue north of Vipond Road by establishing a cul-de-sac at the south limit of Ferguson Avenue, north of Vipond Road, as illustrated on Figure 1, page 15 to Attachment 1, Public Works Report, Item PW 24-08; 2. That Council rename Ferguson Avenue as registered on Plan 40M-2244; 3. That Council provide public notice of its intent to pass a By-Law to rename Ferguson Avenue, north of Vipond Road, in accordance with the Municipal notification by-law; 4. That notice be provided to the required agencies/persons once the street name by-law has been adopted by Council; 5. That a By-Law be brought forward to declare Part 1 of the draft 40M plan, as illustrated in Attachment 4, as a public street; 6. That staff continue to monitor the traffic operations and identify improvement opportunities in the area bounded by Highway 7, Columbus Road, Ashburn Road and Baldwin Street, including Ferguson Avenue; 7. That staff keep local residents informed of any significant roadway modifications recommended for the area; and, 8. That staff work toward the full closure of Ferguson Avenue at Highway 7 and work toward improving the intersection design at Highway 7 and Ashburn.

That Council adopt the recommendations set out in Items Nos. 3.1 through 3.5, and 4.1 through 4.7 inclusive, as contained in the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on March 31, 2008, save except Item Nos. 3.5 and 4.6 thereof.

1. That Council approve the creation of Lots 2 and 3 plus the seven lots fronting on Birchpark Drive as illustrated on Attachment 5 to Planning Report, Item PL 40-08; 2. That the above nine lots be zoned R2B*; and, 3. That the balance of the lands that are the subject of Planning Report, Item PL 40-08 be placed into a Development Holding Zone.

1. That Planning Report, Item PL 45-08 be received for information; 2. That the Planning staff comments contained in the letter dated February 8, 2008, that is Attachment #3 to Planning Report, Item PL 45-08, be endorsed as the Town’s comments on the Draft Phase 1 and 2 Report of the Region of Durham Growth Plan Implementation Study entitled: Draft Phase 1 and 2: Summary of Understanding and Initial Analysis; and, 3. That a copy of Planning Report, Item PL 45-08 be forwarded to the Region of Durham.