Regular Council Meeting

That CORR 08-12, being requests for proclamations from the Durham Region Home Builder’s Association in recognition of New Homes Month on April 2012 and Durham Region Labour Council – National Day of Mourning on April 28, 2012 be endorsed.

That CORR 09-12 being a letter dated March 5, 2012 from Lorraine Chiasson, Regulatory Coordinator, Enbridge Gas, regarding EB-2011- 0354 - Enbridge Gas Distribution 2013 Rates – Notice of Application dated March 2, 2012 be received for information.

That Items 4.1 to 4.3 of Report No. 3 of the Planning & Development Committee dated March 12, 2012, be adopted.

That Items 4.1 to 4.14, including 4.9 as amended, 5.3, 6.1 and 6.2 of Report No. 4 of the Operations Committee dated March 19, 2012, be adopted, save and except Items 4.1, 4.2, 4.4, 4.8, 4.13 and 5.3.

COUNCIL DECISION: 1. That Council approve the development of a Youth Strategy to guide the priorities and work plans of the Youth Section of the Parks and Recreation Division for the next five years; 2. That development of a Youth Strategy include consultation with the Whitby Youth Council, Whitby youth and community partners and agencies who serve Whitby youth; and, 3. That staff report back with a draft Youth Strategy by the end of 2012 for Council’s consideration.

COUNCIL DECISION: 1. That Council approve the recommended 2012 Port Whitby Marina boater event program as summarized in the Community and Marketing Services Report CMS 17-12; 2. That Council approve the provision of a boater appreciation/family day event on August 25, 2012 free of charge to the boaters at an approximate cost of $1,200 to be funded from the Port Whitby Marina operating budget; and, MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012 AT THE HOUR OF 7:00 P.M. IN THE MEETING HALL OF THE WHITBY MUNICIPAL BUILDING 3. That Council approve renting the Port Whitby Marina Avalon Lounge on Saturdays only reserving Fridays and Sundays during the prime boating season (commencing Victoria Day weekend to September 30) for use by Marina boaters for organized or informal get-together opportunities.

COUNCIL DECISION: 1. That Community and Marketing Services Department Parks Development Staff be authorized to proceed to conduct a Public Information Centre to receive public input for the new park design projects and as outlined previously in the Community and Marketing Services Report CMS 14-12, noting that the Majestic Park Public Information meeting be held at Iroquois Park Sports Centre; and, 2. That the Community and Marketing Services Department Parks Development Staff report back after the Public Information Centre with detailed park design plans for Council approval.

COUNCIL DECISION: That Community and Marketing Services Department Report CMS 24-12 regarding the Durham Region Employment Survey project be received as information.

COUNCIL DECISION: 1. That Council approve the Public Works Department co-hosting a Household Hazardous Waste collection event with the Region of Durham on Saturday April 21, 2012; and, 2. That Council approve the Public Works Department co-hosting a Compost Giveaway event with the Region of Durham on Saturday, May 5, 2012; and, 3. That Council approve the Public Works Department co-hosting an E-Waste Drop-Off event with the Region of Durham on Saturday October 6, 2012; and, 4. That a copy of Public Works Department Report PW 08-12, regarding the “2012 Household Hazardous Waste Collection, Compost Giveaway and Electronic Waste Collection Special Events” be forwarded to the Region of Durham and the Area Municipalities.

COUNCIL DECISION: That in order to ensure that growth pays for growth, that the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be requested to amend the Development Charges Act, 1997 to enable municipalities to fully recover the costs of new development, for example, by eliminating the ten year historical level of service restriction on soft services like parks, libraries, etc.

That Council go In Camera in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Act and Procedural By-law 6125-08 for the purpose of dealing with matters that relate to personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

That Council rise and recess.

That the rules of procedure be suspended and leave be granted to introduce a motion related to the naming of the future West Durham Link Des Newman Expressway.

WHEREAS Des Newman was the Mayor for the Town of Whitby from 1965 through to 1973; AND WHEREAS Des Newman made significant contributions to the Town of Whitby and is credited with being a visionary for the recreational amenities associated with Iroquois Park Sports Complex; AND WHEREAS The Corporation of the Town of Whitby wishes to honour Mr. Newman with a formal designation within the Town; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Whitby hereby requests that the Ministry of Transportation name the future West Durham Link between Highway 401 and the future Highway 407 as the Des Newman Expressway.

COUNCIL DECISION: 1. That Report CAO 01-12 of the Chief Administrative Officer be received; and MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 26, 2012 AT THE HOUR OF 7:00 P.M. IN THE MEETING HALL OF THE WHITBY MUNICIPAL BUILDING 2. That the Town of Whitby support the proposal by John Dolstra and Phil Gaynor to establish a Whitby Community bronze plaque on Brock Street at Highway 401 under the True Patriot Love Foundation, Highway of Heroes Sponsorship program.

That the rules of procedure be suspended and leave be granted to introduce a motion related to the Highway of Heroes Bridge.

That the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to provide a follow-up report regarding the financial aspects of the Highway of Heroes Bridge program and advise what requests for financial assistance have been made and what the Town of Whitby may be able to do to fulfil them.

COUNCIL DECISION: 1. That Council authorize the Region of Durham to implement a West Nile virus vector control program for 2012 on behalf of the Town of Whitby; 2. That the Region of Durham be sent an authorization letter giving them permission to apply larvacide within the Town of Whitby; and, 3. That the Region of Durham Health Department receive a copy of Public Works Department Report PW 18-12.

That Council appoint the following persons to the boards and committees noted for the term noted or until a successor is appointed: 8.4 Appointments to Advisory Boards and Committees i) Ethno-cultural and Diversity Committee Cheryl Frayne for a term ending November 30, 2014 Mildred Harding for a term ending November 30, 2014 Christopher Mallais for a term ending November 30, 2014 Kalpna Sheth for a term ending November 30, 2014 Carleen Blissett for a term ending November 30, 2014 Mayline Brown for a term ending November 30, 2014 David Cook for a term ending November 30, 2014 ii) Harbour Days Committee Kent Frost for a term ending November 30, 2013 Craig Hastings for a term ending November 30, 2013 Betty Huider for a term ending November 30, 2013 Kamaljeet Kukreja for a term ending November 30, 2013 Cathy Rankin for a term ending November 30, 2013 iii) Whitby County Town Carnival Eleanor Stevenson for a term ending November 30, 2013 Rosemary Theriault for a term ending November 30, 2013

That the meeting be adjourned.