Regular Council Meeting

That Council endorse the resolution passed by the Board of Directors of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario on March 28, 2008 that calls on the Governments of Canada and Ontario to make a commitment to renewed, dedicated negotiations that will see a Building Canada Framework Agreement signed expeditiously so that Ontario’s municipal governments can benefit from additional investment opportunities that a collaborative Canada-Ontario contribution agreement can bring to their significant infrastructure needs; and, That this resolution be forwarded to our local Member of Parliament and Member of Provincial Parliament as well as the federal and provincial Ministers of Infrastructure.

That Correspondence CORR 09-08 be

That Council endorse the resolution passed by Ajax Town Council on April 14, 2008 and join the long list of persons urging: 1. the Rouge Valley Health System (RVHS) and Central East Local Health Integration Network (LHIN) to immediately rescind their decision to close the Ajax Pickering Hospital (APH) Mental Health Inpatient Unit; 2. the RVHS and Central East LHIN to undertake real and meaningful public consultation prior to developing and approving priorities for the delivery of health services at APH; 3. the Ontario Government to immediately designate APH a full-service hospital, and prohibit continued attempts to transfer much needed core local health services from APH to the Centenary Hospital; 4. the Ontario Government to reverse its decision to merge Centenary and APH, and maintain instead unique hospitals responsive to the needs of their respective communities; 5. the Ontario Government to introduce much needed population-based funding for GTA hospital services in recognition of present and future growth especially in Durham Region; and, That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Premier Dalton McGuinty, George Smitherman, Health Minister, John Tory, Leader of the Opposition, Howard Hampton, NDP Leader, Christine Elliott, M.P.P. for Whitby-Oshawa and the 905/GTA Health Care Alliance.

That Correspondence CORR 11-08 be

That Council adopt the recommendations set out in Items Nos. 3.1 through 3.12 inclusive, as contained in the minutes of the meeting of the Operations Committee held on April 14, 2008, save except Item Nos. 3.1, 3.5 and 3.9 thereof.

That Fire Department Report, Item FR-03-08 regarding “Smoke Alarm Partnership with Home Depot” be received as information.

That Council receive Public Works Report, Item PW 32-08 as information.

1. That the Town of Whitby accept the low tender of Esposito Bros. Construction Ltd. in the amount of $2,296,119.44; 2. That the total estimated project costs in the amount of $3,601,780.42 be approved; and 3. That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute the contract documents.

That Council adopt the recommendations set out in Item Nos. 3.1, 4.2 through 4.4 inclusive, 4.8 and 4.9 and 5.1 through 5.9 inclusive, as contained in the minutes of the meeting of the Planning and Development Committee held on April 21, 2008, save except Item Nos. 3.1, 4.8. 5.6 and 5.8 thereof.

1. That Planning Report, Item PL 66-08 be

1. That Council approve the Phase I implementation of the design concept as proposed at a cost of approximately $350,000 net GST, save and except the proposed heated sidewalk; 2. That approval be given for Totten Sims Hubicki (TSH) to prepare the necessary tender documents; 3. That Planning staff proceed with the implementation of the project; and, 4. That a copy of Planning Report, Item PL 57-08 be forwarded to Durham Region Transit and Regional Works Department.

1. That Council deny the application to amend the Town of Whitby Official Plan (OPA-2005-W/12) and the application to amend Zoning By-law 1784, (Z-47-05) due to concerns for children’s safety based on the proximity of the proposal to railway tracks and the transportation and safety concerns noted in Planning Report, Item PL 55-08; 2. That the Clerk forward a copy of Council’s decision and Planning Report, Item PL 55-08 to the Region of Durham; and, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY HELD ON MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2008 AT THE HOUR OF 8:00 P.M. IN THE MEETING HALL OF THE WHITBY MUNICIPAL BUILDING 5. (Continued) 3. That the Clerk forward a Notice of Decision to those persons and agencies who had requested to be notified of Council’s decision.

1. That Planning/Public Works Joint Report, Item PL 59-08 be received for information; 2. That Staff comments contained in Joint Report, Item PL 59-08 be endorsed as the Town’s comments on the Seven Green Papers as prepared by Metrolinx; 3. That Council request a 120 day review period to enable Municipal Councils to review and submit their comments to the “White Papers”; 4. That Metrolinx give strong consideration to extending the review period for agency and stakeholders of this important transportation plan initiative for the GTHA, to ensure meaningful consultation and input is achieved; and, 5. That a copy of Joint Report Item PL 59-08 be forwarded to Metrolinx.

That By-Law 5718-05 be amended to include the new Schedule A attached to Public Works Report, Item PW 33-08