Regular Council Meeting

COUNCIL DECISION That CORR 07-10 with respect to a resolution from the Corporation of the Town of Gravenhurst regarding petitioning the Premier of Ontario to amend the Ombudsman Act to include hospitals be

COUNCIL DECISION That CORR 08-10 from the Municipality of Clarington with respect to Building 407 East (Mainline and Link) at One Time (No Staging) be

COUNCIL DECISION That CORR 09-10, 10-10 and 11-10 from the Municipality of Clarington and the City of Pickering with respect to the Direct Election of the Regional Chair be

COUNCIL DECISION That CORR 12-10 from the City of Pickering with respect to a Notice of Motion- Integrity Commissioner be

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010 AT THE HOUR OF 7:00 P.M. IN THE MEETING HALL OF THE WHITBY MUNICIPAL BUILDING COUNCIL DECISION That CORR 13-10 from the Municipal Engineers Association with respect to celebration of their 50th Anniversary be received for information.

COUNCIL DECISION That CORR 14-10 from the Ontario Power Generation with respect to renewal of the operating license of Pickering A Nuclear Generating Station be received for information.

That the Report of the Planning & Development Committee dated February 16, 2010, be adopted, save and except Items 4.1, 4.5, 4.6 and 5.1.

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010 AT THE HOUR OF 7:00 P.M. IN THE MEETING HALL OF THE WHITBY MUNICIPAL BUILDING COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Planning Report PL 10-10 be received for information; and 2. Further, that the Chief Administrative Officer be requested to report back on the timing required in order to meet FCM grant deadlines.

COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Report No. PL 17-10 regarding Staff Report – Downtown Whitby Development Steering Committee (DWDSC) – 2009 Annual Report – Strategic Action Plan Recommendations, dated February 16, 2010 be received as information; 2. That Council endorse the Planning Department Staff recommendations set out in Planning Report Item PL 17-10; as amended to reflect that any replacement trash receptacles proposed retain the heritage features; and 3. That a copy of Council’s decision be forwarded to the Downtown Whitby Development Steering Committee (DWDSC).

COUNCIL DECISION MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010 AT THE HOUR OF 7:00 P.M. IN THE MEETING HALL OF THE WHITBY MUNICIPAL BUILDING 1. That Report No. PL 18-10 regarding Staff Report –Downtown Brooklin Development Steering Committee (DBDSC) – 2009 Annual Report, dated February 16, 2010 be received as information; 2. That Council endorse the Planning Department Staff recommendations set out in Planning Report Item PL 18-10; as amended to reflect that any replacement trash receptacles proposed retain the heritage features 3. That a copy of Council’s decision be forwarded to the Downtown Brooklin Development Steering Committee (DBDSC ).

COUNCIL DECISION That the proposed Water Street extension be removed from the draft Transportation Master Plan (TMP) for Town of Whitby and that the Region of Durham be requested to remove it from the Regional Transportation Master Plan and the Regional Official Plan.

That the Report of the Operations Committee dated March 1, 2010 be adopted, save and except Items 4.1, 4.3, 4.5, 4.6, 4.7 and 4.14.

COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Council approve the architectural design generally as outlined in Community and Marketing Services Report, Item CMS 04-10 and illustrated in the attached Appendix for the proposed renovations and accessibility improvements to Anne Ottenbrite Pool; 2. That Staff be authorized to proceed with the detailed working drawings, specifications and tender documents, and issue the project for tender in April 2010; and, 3. That Staff report back to Council following the tender closing with a recommendation for the preferred contractor, construction schedule and budget analysis.

COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Council approve the following recommendations regarding the Great Little Duck Race, County Town Carnival and Canada Day fireworks: i. That the Great Little Duck race be held at D’Hillier Park on Saturday, May 8, 2010; ii. That the County Town Carnival be held at Cullen Central Park on June 26, 2010; iii. That Community Connection be issued a permit for Victoria Fields on June 30 and July 1, 2010 for the purpose of the setup and display of fireworks for Canada Day; and, 2. That Council direct Staff to consult with organizations identified in the Report and other potential community partners regarding opportunities to consolidate events, reduce costs and improve revenues, while enhancing and maximizing the benefits of the special events to the community overall; and to report to Council further upon the findings.

COUNCIL DECISION 1. That Council approve the proposed redevelopment design for Peel Park outlined in Community and Marketing Services Department Report CMS 10-10 and illustrated in Attachment No. 2; MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010 AT THE HOUR OF 7:00 P.M. IN THE MEETING HALL OF THE WHITBY MUNICIPAL BUILDING 2. That Staff be authorized to proceed with the detailed working drawings and tender documents; and, 3. That the project be tendered and that Staff report back to Council with a recommendation of the preferred contractor, construction timing and budget analysis.

COUNCIL DECISION 1. That the 2009 Whitby in Bloom program highlights be received as information; 2. That Council approve the Town’s continued participation in the National Communities in Bloom Program, Friends Category in 2010; and, 3. That Council endorse the Whitby in Bloom Committee of Council and Staff’s recommendations for the 2010 program.

COUNCIL DECISION 1. That no fee increase be implemented on the ice or floor rental rates for user groups for the period of April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011; 2. That Council approve the proposed arena ice and floor user fees for the period April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2011, presented in Community and Marketing Services Report CMS 12-10 and outlined in the attached Appendix; MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF WHITBY HELD ON MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010 AT THE HOUR OF 7:00 P.M. IN THE MEETING HALL OF THE WHITBY MUNICIPAL BUILDING 3. That the $25.00 per hour and the $9.00 per hour surcharge levied on all ice and floor rentals respectively at all arena facilities be maintained at the current level; 4. That Council authorize the Clerk to bring forward a new by-law for Council approval to implement the proposed ice and floor user fees as outlined in Community and Marketing Services Report CMS 12-10; 5. That the program hours at the McKinney Centre be expanded on the weekend to commence at 6:00 a.m. (versus 7:00 a.m.) during the ice hockey season only and that Council approve the addition of a part time Attendant 1 position to accommodate the new programming hours; 6. That the Town’s Access Program not be expanded to include Whitby minor sport organizations, and that staff provide Whitby minor sport organizations with information on other subsidization programs that may financially assist their participants; 7. That in order for all Whitby and other

That the main motion be amended by adding the following as Item 2, 3 and 4; 2. That subject to public consultation, budget approval and update to Council; a) That staff be directed to complete painted white lines on the east and west side of Montgomery Avenue extending between Vipond Road to Carnwith Avenue, along with the removal of on street parking, at an estimated cost of approximately $2,000 (as outlined on Attachment E); b) That staff be directed to install two raised medians within the existing road curbs north and south of Holsted Avenue at a cost of approximately $35,000. (as outlined on Attachment D); 3. That staff report back on costing and number of additional trees that can be installed on the boulevard on Montgomery Avenue to add a visual buffer to the road; and 4. Further, that this work be included in the 2010 work plan for the Public Works Department.

That the rules be suspended in order to introduce a motion with respect to the Election of Regional Councillors by Ward. MOTION

COUNCIL DECISION That the Mayor send a letter of support to the Ministry of Health with respect to the start up funding of $500,000.00 to the Region of Durham for a low income dental clinic in the Whitby Mall and that a copy of the letter be sent to the Medical Officer of Health.

COUNCIL DECISION That the Mayor send a letter of support to the Minister of Finance for the Province of Ontario, thanking the government for their continued support of investments in local infrastructure.

That the meeting be adjourned.