Durham Region public meetings in 2023
91 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Information Package (CIP)
This is a Council Information Package (CIP) for December 22, 2023, containing information reports, staff correspondence, and resolutions from other municipalities. No decisions are being made; items may be pulled to a future committee agenda. The package includes reports on the Durham Environment Climate Forum and the Convergence Music, Arts and Culture Festival, plus a health update and various resolutions from other municipalities.
- 2023-INFO-105: Durham Environment Climate Forum and Durham Environmental Achievement Awards
- 2023-INFO-106: 2023 Convergence Music, Arts and Culture Festival
- Health Information Update from Dr. R. J. Kyle, Medical Officer of Health (Dec 17, 2023)
- Resolutions from Clarington and Whitby endorsing support for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Whitby resolution endorsing Region's stance on Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act (Bill 134)
Regional Council Meeting
Durham Regional Council is meeting to adopt several 2024 budgets and by-laws, including a $231.3 million water budget and a $365.4 million sanitary sewage budget, plus a by-law authorizing up to $500 million in short-term borrowing for 2024 expenditures. Council will also receive a quarterly update from the Durham Regional Police Services Board and consider a motion requesting the Ontario government to provide core funding for programs serving adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Adoption of 2024 Business Plans and Budgets for Water ($231,333,326) and Sanitary Sewage ($365,435,053)
- By-law authorizing up to $500,000,000 in promissory notes for 2024 current expenditures
- Quarterly update from Durham Regional Police Services Board (DRPS)
- Motion requesting Ontario government core funding for adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder in 2024 Provincial Budget
- By-law updating Regional Council's remuneration and benefits
Durham Region Transit Commission
This is a procedural meeting with no delegations or confidential matters. The commission will adopt minutes from a September 2022 meeting and ratify actions taken by the Transit Executive Committee at its 2023 meetings. No new business or decisions are listed.
- Adoption of minutes from September 28, 2022 meeting
- Ratification of Transit Executive Committee actions from December 2022 through December 2023
Council Information Package (CIP)
This is a Council Information Package for Durham Region's December 15, 2023 meeting, consisting of information and correspondence items for council's awareness. The main item is the Chief Administrative Officer's annual Government Relations update. The package also includes resolutions from other municipalities and correspondence from agencies, but no decisions are being made at this meeting.
- 2023-INFO-104: Government Relations Annual Update from Chief Administrative Officer
- Chatham-Kent resolution on 2023 Ontario Works Rates (Nov 6, 2023)
- County of Brant resolution urging modernization of OEB Leave to Construct process for small pipelines (Nov 28, 2023)
- Township of Clearview resolution on cemetery transfer and abandonment administration (Dec 11, 2023)
- Metrolinx notice to proceed for Bowmanville Extension
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance and Administration Committee will consider several key financial items for 2024, including the interim regional property tax levy, a temporary borrowing by-law, and revised property tax budget guidelines. It will also review the 2024 business plans and budgets for water and sewer systems along with recommended user rates. A confidential report on labour negotiations with the Ontario Nurses Association is also on the agenda.
- 2024 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy (Report #2023-F-33)
- Temporary Borrowing By-law for 2024 (Report #2023-F-34)
- 2024 Property Tax Budget Revised Guideline (Report #2023-F-35)
- 2024 Business Plans and Budget and Nine-Year Capital Forecast for Water Supply and Sanitary Sewerage Systems (Report #2023-F-36)
- Recommended 2024 Water and Sanitary Sewer User Rates (Report #2023-F-37)
Special Meeting of Works Committee
The Special Works Committee will consider a single report on the 2024 Water Supply and Sanitary Sewerage Systems Business Plans and Budget. This is a decision-making meeting focused on approving the upcoming year's plans and spending for water and wastewater infrastructure.
- Report #2023-W-50: Works Department – 2024 Water Supply and Sanitary Sewerage Systems Business Plans and Budget
Council Information Package (CIP)
This is a Council Information Package (CIP) for December 8, 2023, containing no information reports, early release reports, or confidential reports. It includes a health update from the Medical Officer of Health, correspondence from Durham municipalities and others on various resolutions, and minutes from advisory committees. The package is procedural, with items available to be pulled for future committee agendas.
- Health Information Update from Dr. R. J. Kyle, Commissioner and Medical Officer of Health, dated December 3, 2023
- Town of Whitby resolution on Durham Meadoway Visioning Study (Nov 23, 2023)
- Township of Brock resolutions on Bradford Bypass and declaring Intimate Partner Violence an Epidemic (Nov 27, 2023)
- Town of Orangeville resolution on Ontario Works Financial Assistance Rates (Nov 13, 2023)
- Minutes from Transit Advisory Committee (Nov 21), Accessibility Advisory Committee (Nov 28), and Energy from Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee (Nov 28)
Health and Social Services Committee
The Health and Social Services Committee will hear presentations on Durham's Early Learning and Child Care Service Plan 2023-2027 and a Climate Change and Health Vulnerability Assessment. They will also consider approving unbudgeted capital projects and financing for long-term care homes and directly operated child care centres.
- Presentation on Durham's Early Learning and Child Care Service Plan 2023-2027 (2023-SS-14)
- Presentation on Climate Change and Health Vulnerability Assessment
- Report #2023-SS-13: Approval of unbudgeted capital projects and financing for long-term care homes and directly operated early learning and child care centres
- Presentation on the Durham Ontario Health Team Path Forward: Acceleration and Key Priorities
Works Committee
The committee will review the 2024 business plans and budget for water supply and sanitary sewerage systems. Discussions also include waste management reports and land expropriation for a road reconstruction project in Oshawa.
- 2024 Water Supply and Sanitary Sewerage Systems Business Plans and Budget
- Pilot Curbside Giveaway Event Summary and Recommendation
- Organics Management Plan - Multi-Residential Enhanced Green Bin Program
- Expropriation of lands for Wentworth Street (Regional Road 60) Reconstruction Project
Transit Executive Committee
The Transit Executive Committee will receive a verbal update from the General Manager, consider reports on enterprise risk management and the transit network status, and discuss waiving DRT collection fees for December 25, 2023. No delegations or confidential matters are scheduled.
- General Manager's verbal update (Bill Holmes)
- Report #2023-DRT-28: General Manager's Report – December 2023
- Report #2023-DRT-29: Enterprise Risk Management Action Plan
- Report #2023-DRT-30: Transit Network Status Update
- Waiving DRT collection fees for December 25, 2023
Council Information Package (CIP)
This is a Council Information Package for Durham Region's December 1, 2023 meeting. Council is receiving information reports on planning activity, cancer statistics, poverty, board of health self-evaluation, growth trends, and planned federal homelessness investments. The package also includes correspondence from other municipalities on various resolutions. No decisions are being made; items may be pulled for future committee agendas.
- 2023-INFO-98: Quarterly Report on Commissioner's Delegated Planning Approval Authority, Q3 2023
- 2023-INFO-99: Canadian Cancer Statistics 2023
- 2023-INFO-103: 2024-2028 Planned Federal Investments for Homelessness (Reaching Home Allocations)
- Town of Ajax resolution on Committing to More Housing-Advancing Initiatives
- Town of South Bruce Peninsula resolution to amend Highway Traffic Act for Automated Speed Enforcement
Regional Council Meeting
Durham Regional Council is meeting to consider several items including an extension of the U-Pass agreement, two motions requesting a core services review and a report on incremental expenses, and adoption of two official plan amendments. The agenda also includes committee reports and a confidential land acquisition report for police purposes.
- U-Pass Agreement Extension (Report #2023-DRT-26)
- Motion to begin process of conducting a Core Services Review
- Motion to prepare report on incremental operating and capital expenses incurred by the Region
- By-law 66-2023 adopting Amendment #194 to the Durham Regional Official Plan
- By-law 67-2023 adopting Amendment #195 to the Durham Regional Official Plan
Council Information Package (CIP)
This is a Council Information Package (CIP) — a procedural distribution of reports and correspondence, not a decision-making meeting. Council receives two information reports: a waste management audit program summary and the Prevention System Quality Index 2023. The package also includes staff correspondence, a municipal appointment notice, and resolutions from other Ontario municipalities on various provincial policy matters.
- 2023-INFO-96: Waste Management Curbside and Multi-Residential Waste and Green Bin Audit program summary
- 2023-INFO-97: Prevention System Quality Index 2023 report from the Medical Officer of Health
- Appointment of Michelle Wilson as new CAO for the Township of Brock, effective January 2, 2024
- Resolution from Prince Edward County urging federal/provincial governments to establish a guaranteed livable income
- Resolution from Prince Edward County urging the Province to stop MECP's permit-by-rule expansion for waste and storm water systems
Council Information Package (CIP)
This is a Council Information Package (CIP) — an information-only meeting with no decisions or votes. Council receives reports on land division committee decisions and the 2022 annual waste management report, plus correspondence from other municipalities on various resolutions.
- 2023-INFO-94: Monitoring of Land Division Committee Decisions for August–October 2023
- 2023-INFO-95: 2022 Annual Waste Management Report
- Memorandum on cost breakdown for Phase 1 work at 1635 Dundas Street East, Whitby
- Resolutions from Temagami, Owen Sound, Wawa, and Shuniah on Bill 21, Legislation Act amendments, volunteer firefighter tax credits, and engine brake noise
- Correspondence from Ontario Farmland Trust on proposed Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve legislation
Durham Nuclear Health Committee
The Durham Nuclear Health Committee will receive presentations on OPG's Small Modular Reactor economic impact, the Darlington New Nuclear Project regulatory review, a Ministry of Energy update on nuclear projects, and the CNSC's 2022 regulatory oversight report for Darlington and Pickering. The meeting also includes adoption of previous minutes and correspondence.
- Conference Board of Canada report on OPG's four Small Modular Reactors at Darlington site and economic impact
- Darlington New Nuclear Project regulatory review update and January 2024 public hearing
- Ministry of Energy update on nuclear projects and initiatives in Ontario
- CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report for Darlington and Pickering Nuclear Generating Sites: 2022
- Community updates from Pickering and Darlington Nuclear Generating Stations
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will consider two reports: Durham Region's response to the proposed GO Transit Station Funding Act (part of Bill 131), and a contract for paramedic services linen laundry service. A confidential matter regarding the Durham Regional Local Housing Corporation seniors housing project scope and financing is also on the agenda.
- Report #2023-COW-38: Durham Region's response to the proposed GO Transit Station Funding Act (Bill 131)
- Report #2023-COW-39: Region of Durham Paramedic Services Linen Laundry Service contract
- Confidential Report #2023-COW-40: DRLHC Seniors Housing Project scope update and request for additional financing
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to consider several finance-related reports, including a debt strategy update, a review of the Seaton development charge by-law, and Durham Region's response to provincial Bill 134. The committee will also discuss extending a settlement services agreement for asylum seekers and refugees, and will receive a confidential report on a potential land acquisition for police purposes.
- Report #2023-F-28: Debt Strategy update
- Report #2023-F-29: Review and update of Seaton Water Supply and Sanitary Sewerage Service Area Specific Development Charge By-law
- Report #2023-F-30: Durham Region's response to proposed Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act (Bill 134)
- Report #2023-F-27: Extension of agreement with Community Development Council Durham for settlement services for asylum-seekers and refugees
- Confidential Report #2023-F-31: Proposed or pending acquisition/disposition of land for Durham Regional Police Services in Ajax
Council Information Package (CIP)
This is a Council Information Package for Durham Region's November 9, 2023 meeting, containing information reports and correspondence for council's awareness. Items include a report on the region's submission to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission regarding OPG's Darlington New Nuclear Project, health reports, and correspondence from other municipalities. No decisions are being made at this meeting; items may be pulled to a future committee agenda.
- Region's submission to CNSC on OPG's Darlington New Nuclear Project license application (2023-INFO-93)
- York Region Sewage Works Project information report (2023-INFO-90)
- 2023 Annual Report of the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada (2023-INFO-91)
- Renewed Canadian Drugs and Substance Strategy report (2023-INFO-92)
- Clarington resolution on Transportation for the Future Act, 2023 (Bill 131)
Transit Executive Committee
The Transit Executive Committee will consider several reports, including an update on the General Manager's report, a customer policy update, a U-Pass agreement extension, and a fare integration program to remove double fares. The meeting includes a verbal update from the General Manager and no delegations or confidential matters.
- Report #2023-DRT-24: General Manager's Report - November 2023
- Report #2023-DRT-25: DRT Customer Policy Update (attachment to be provided later)
- Report #2023-DRT-26: U-Pass Agreement Extension
- Report #2023-DRT-27: Fare Integration - Removal of Double Fares Program
Works Committee
The Works Committee is reviewing several reports including a road closure for a water treatment plant, land expropriation for a road reconstruction project, and multiple contract awards and financing approvals for water and wastewater infrastructure projects across Durham Region.
- Closure of a portion of Simcoe Street (Regional Road 2) in Scugog for Port Perry Drinking Water Treatment Plant construction
- Expropriation of lands for Wentworth Street (Regional Road 60) reconstruction from Cedar Street to Farewell Street in Oshawa
- Update on Phase 2 of Regional Road 18 pilot reconstruction using recycled materials and approval to tender future projects
- Additional financing for watermain replacement at Park Road South and Cubert Street in Oshawa
- Tender award for Lord Elgin Trunk Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation from Harwood Avenue South through Lord Elgin Park in Ajax
Planning and Economic Development Committee
The Planning and Economic Development Committee will hold decision meetings on two applications to amend the Durham Regional Official Plan: one from CBM Aggregates to expand Aggregate Resource Extraction Area No. 2 in Brock Township, and one from Wooden Sticks Golf Inc. to permit a hotel and expanded parking in Uxbridge Township. The committee will also consider Durham Region's response to provincial proposals regarding the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve and Greenbelt lands. A delegation from the Greater Toronto Airports Authority will provide an annual update.
- Decision meeting on CBM Aggregates application to expand Aggregate Resource Extraction Area No. 2 in Brock Township (OPA 2022-003)
- Decision meeting on Wooden Sticks Golf Inc. application to permit a hotel and expanded parking in Uxbridge Township (OPA 2022-006)
- Durham Region's response to Environmental Registry postings on proposed acts affecting the Duffins Rouge Agricultural Preserve and Greenbelt (Greenbelt Statute Law Amendment Act, 2023)
- Correspondence from City of Oshawa regarding recommended Part II Plan for the Columbus Planning Area
- Letter of support from Durham Environment and Climate Advisory Committee for the Second Marsh in Oshawa
Council Information Package (CIP)
This is a Council Information Package with no information reports, early release reports, confidential reports, or staff correspondence. The agenda consists solely of correspondence from other municipalities and one letter, plus minutes from an advisory committee. No decisions are being made at this meeting.
- Town of Ajax resolution on housing supply and affordability policy changes
- City of Pickering resolution on municipal codes of conduct and enforcement
- Township of West Lincoln resolution supporting declaration of intimate partner violence as an epidemic
- Town of Aurora resolution on cannabis retail applications
- Canadian Automotive Museum letter requesting property tax exemption
Council Information Package (CIP)
This is a Council Information Package for Durham Region's October 27, 2023 meeting, consisting of information reports, staff memos, and correspondence from other municipalities. The package includes a health update from the Medical Officer of Health and the authorized release of documents related to 1635 Dundas Street East in Whitby. No decisions are being made; items may be pulled for future committee agendas.
- Release of documents for 1635 Dundas Street East, Whitby, including appraisal invoice and Pinchin Ltd report
- Health Information Update from Dr. R.J. Kyle, Commissioner and Medical Officer of Health
- Township of Brock appoints alternate regional council member
- Resolutions from other municipalities on Lake Simcoe phosphorus reduction, strong mayor powers, and school bus stop arm cameras
- Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee minutes from October 10, 2023
Regional Council Meeting
The Regional Council will review committee reports and several motions regarding 1635 Dundas Street East. The agenda also includes a land redesignation application in the Township of Uxbridge.
- Application to amend the Durham Regional Official Plan for lands in the Township of Uxbridge by Bridgebrook Corp.
- Motions regarding the release of a designated substance survey, appraisal invoice, and appraisal for 1635 Dundas Street East
- Motion to reconsider changing the intended use of 1635 Dundas Street East
- By-law 61-2023 to delegate land division responsibilities and authority to area municipalities
Council Information Package (CIP)
This is a Council Information Package for Durham Region's October 20, 2023 meeting, containing early release reports and correspondence for council's awareness. Two planning reports are included: one to expand Aggregate Resource Extraction Area No. 2 in Brock, and another to allow a hotel and expanded parking at Wooden Sticks Golf Course in Uxbridge. The package also includes resolutions from other municipalities on topics like using Hwy. 407 for aggregate trucks and declaring intimate partner violence an epidemic. No decisions are made in this package; items may be pulled to a future committee agenda.
- Application to amend Durham Regional Official Plan to expand Aggregate Resource Extraction Area No. 2 in Brock (OPA 2022-003)
- Application to amend Durham Regional Official Plan for hotel and expanded parking at Wooden Sticks Golf Inc. in Uxbridge (OPA 2022-006)
- City of Oshawa resolution requesting Province to use Hwy. 407 as alternate route for aggregate trucks
- Resolutions from Cobourg and Howick supporting Midland's 'Catch and Release Justice' stance
- Thunder Bay resolution declaring intimate partner violence an epidemic
Council Information Package (CIP)
This is a Council Information Package (CIP) — a procedural distribution of reports and correspondence for Council's awareness, not a decision-making meeting. Items include an economic update from the Commissioner of Finance, a health information memo, and resolutions from other municipalities on Greenbelt development, guaranteed livable income, challenges for smaller developers, Lake Simcoe phosphorus reduction, and illegal land use enforcement. No items are being voted on at this meeting.
- 2023-INFO-88 Economic Update – Inflation, interest rates, housing demand and affordability
- City of Pickering resolution endorsing request to abandon Greenbelt development
- Township of Alnwick/Haldimand resolution on establishing a Guaranteed Livable Income
- Township of West Lincoln resolution on challenges faced by smaller developers in Ontario
- Town of Cobourg resolution supporting illegal land use enforcement
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review a community engagement framework for the Durham Regional Local Housing Corporation redevelopment. Members will also discuss a modified payment schedule for the Brooklin North Landowner Group and a regional equity audit.
- Community Engagement Framework for the Durham Regional Local Housing Corporation Redevelopment
- Modified Payment Schedule for the Brooksin North Landowner Group under the 2012 Regional Official Plan Amendment 128 Minutes of Settlement
- 2023 Durham Region Equity Audit
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance and Administration Committee is deciding on adopting a new prudent investor strategy for regional investments, approving capital for transit terminals, and hearing appeals to the development charge by-law. They will also receive an update on the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and consider a request to fly the Pan-African flag.
- Prudent Investor: Options Analysis and Next Steps for Adoption (Report #2023-F-23)
- Capital Budget Approval for Phase 1 of Durham Region Transit Harmony and Windfields Farm Terminals (Report #2023-F-26)
- Appeals to Regional Development Charge By-law #42-2023 (Report #2023-F-25)
- Water Meters and Related Equipment, Software and Services contract (Report #2023-F-24)
- Community Safety and Well-Being Plan Update (Report #2023-A-15)
Council Information Package (CIP)
This is a Council Information Package for Durham Region's October 6, 2023 meeting, containing information reports and correspondence for council's awareness. Items include updates on the Durham York Energy Centre's voluntary source test and quarterly sampling report, provincial energy sector activities, and a farm tour report. The package also includes resolutions from other municipalities on topics like basic income, strong mayor powers, and chronic pain treatment coverage. No decisions are being made at this meeting; council members may request items be pulled to a future committee agenda.
- Update on Durham York Energy Centre 2023 voluntary source test (2023-INFO-85)
- Provincial energy sector activities and Ontario's Plan for a Clean Energy Future (2023-INFO-86)
- Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee 2023 Farm Tour report (2023-INFO-87)
- Durham York Energy Centre Q2-2023 Long-Term Sampling System Report
- Resolutions from other municipalities on basic income, strong mayor powers, and OHIP coverage for chronic pain treatments
Health and Social Services Committee
The Health and Social Services Committee is meeting to receive a presentation on Region of Durham Paramedic Services and to hear delegations on affordable/supportive housing for people with developmental disabilities and the proposed 1635 Dundas Street shelter. The committee will also consider two reports on equipment supply for long-term care homes. No statutory public meetings or confidential matters are scheduled.
- Presentation: Region of Durham Paramedic Services Overview by Chief Troy Cheseboro
- Delegations on Affordable and Supportive Housing for People with Developmental Disabilities
- Six delegations regarding the Proposed 1635 Dundas Street Shelter
- Report #2023-SS-11: Standardization and Supply of Food Rethermalization Equipment for Long-Term Care Homes
- Report #2023-SS-12: Supply and Service of Lift Equipment for Long-Term Care Homes
Transit Executive Committee
The Transit Executive Committee will hear a general manager's verbal update and consider four reports: the October 2023 General Manager's Report, a Stations/Terminals/Hubs Strategy, a DRT Rebrand proposal, and an E-Mission Zero report authorizing negotiations for electrification infrastructure delivery. No delegations or confidential matters are scheduled.
- Report #2023-DRT-20: General Manager's Report - October 2023
- Report #2023-DRT-21: Stations, Terminals, and Hubs Strategy
- Report #2023-DRT-22: DRT Rebrand
- Report #2023-DRT-23: E-Mission Zero – Approval to Negotiate an Agreement for Durham Region Transit's Electrification Infrastructure Delivery
Works Committee
The Works Committee will receive an update on the Regional Landfill Mining Program Pilot and consider reports on expropriating land for a Whitby reservoir and approving unbudgeted financing for a water pumping station in Ajax. Correspondence from Clarington about infrastructure delays in Newcastle will be referred to staff.
- Update on the Regional Landfill Mining Program Pilot (Report #2023-WR-7)
- Expropriation of lands for Whitby Zone 4 Reservoir and Pumping Station at 8425 Duffs Road, Whitby (Report #2023-W-38)
- Approval of unbudgeted project financing for Harwood Avenue Water Pumping Station in Ajax and sole-source procurement of pre-purchase equipment (Report #2023-W-39)
- Correspondence from Clarington re ongoing Durham Region infrastructure delays, Newcastle Zone 1 Reservoir and Zone 2 Pumping Station
Planning and Economic Development Committee
The Planning and Economic Development Committee will receive presentations on the Growing Agri-Food Durham Plan Annual Report and a Perennial/Pollinator Plots Pilot, and consider a report on the Pedal for Patients Charity Ride. No statutory public meetings or confidential matters are scheduled.
- Growing Agri-Food Durham Plan Annual Report (2023-EDT-13)
- Perennial/Pollinator Plots Pilot resolution from Durham Environment and Climate Advisory Committee
- Pedal for Patients Charity Ride report (2023-P-24)
Council Information Package (CIP)
The Council is reviewing several information reports regarding humanitarian response, substance-related deaths, and budget management. A confidential report discusses a proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition in the Town of Whitby.
- Proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition in the Town of Whitby
- Humanitarian Response - Asylum Seekers and Refugee Status Update
- Substance-Related Toxicity Deaths in Ontario report
- Budget Management Policy and COVID-19 pandemic reporting requirements
- Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee minutes from September 12, 2023
Regional Council Meeting
Durham Regional Council will receive a quarterly update from the Durham Regional Police Services Board and consider the Region's response to proposed Greenbelt boundary changes in Ajax. The agenda includes adoption of two official plan amendments and appointment of Deloitte LLP as municipal auditor for 2023-2027.
- Quarterly update from Durham Regional Police Services Board
- Response to Environmental Registry of Ontario postings on Greenbelt boundary amendment in Ajax
- Adoption of Official Plan Amendments #192 and #193
- Appointment of Deloitte LLP as municipal auditor for 2023-2027
- By-laws for drainage works loans totaling $70,500 for Township of Brock
Council Information Package
This is a Council Information Package for Durham Region's September 22, 2023 meeting. It contains three information reports for review: 2021-2022 film and television production activity, a status update on the Rouge National Urban Park study, and final reporting under the Streamline Development Approval Fund. No early release, confidential, or staff correspondence items are listed. The package also includes correspondence from other municipalities on topics like school bus stop arm cameras and municipal freedom of information.
- 2021 and 2022 Durham Region Film and Television Production Activity (2023-INFO-78)
- Rouge National Urban Park Study: Introduction and Status Update (2023-INFO-79)
- Final Reporting under the Streamline Development Approval Fund (2023-INFO-80)
- Municipality of St. Charles resolution supporting school bus stop arm cameras
- Township of Puslinch resolutions on MFIPPA and municipal codes of conduct
Durham Nuclear Health Committee
The Durham Nuclear Health Committee is meeting virtually to receive updates and presentations on nuclear operations in the region. Key items include OPG's progress on planning for three additional small modular reactors at Darlington, results of 2022 environmental and groundwater monitoring programs, and the Port Granby Project update. The committee will also hear about the development of the Durham Nuclear Sector Strategy.
- Update on Darlington New Nuclear Project: provincial government working with OPG to plan and license three additional small modular reactors (total 1,200 MW)
- OPG 2022 Results of Environmental Monitoring Programs for Darlington and Pickering Nuclear report available online
- Progress report by OPG on 2022 Environmental Monitoring Program for Darlington and Pickering NGSs
- Progress report by OPG on 2022 Groundwater Monitoring Program at Darlington and Pickering NGSs
- Progress report by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories on Port Granby Project
Council Information Package
This is a Council Information Package with no reports or staff correspondence. The only items are resolutions from other municipalities forwarded for information: two on chronic pain treatments, one on strengthening municipal codes of conduct, and one on establishing a guaranteed livable income. No decisions are being made at this meeting.
- Township of Carlow-Mayo resolution supporting Municipality of Wawa's resolution on Chronic Pain
- Town of Plympton-Wyoming resolution supporting City of Stratford's resolution on Strengthening Municipal Codes of Conduct
- Town of Grimsby resolution regarding Establishing a Guaranteed Livable Income
- Municipality of Shuniah resolution supporting Municipality of Wawa's resolution on Chronic Pain Treatments
- Durham Region Police Service Board public agenda for September 19, 2023 noted
Committee of the Whole
The Committee will hear presentations on housing initiatives and newcomer experiences, and discuss reports on the 2025 strategic plan governance, noise attenuation along regional roads, and a request for additional financing for a 200-bed long-term care home in Pickering.
- Presentation on Housing Initiatives Across Durham Region by CAO and Social Services Commissioner
- Presentation on Welcome Week 2023 Newcomer Experiences in Durham Region
- Report 2023-COW-32: Proposed 2025 Durham Region Strategic Plan Governance Structure and Advisory Group
- Report 2023-COW-33: Update on Noise Attenuation for Backyards along Regional Road Corridors
- Report 2023-COW-34: Construction Progress and Request for Additional Financing for Seaton 200-Bed Long-Term Care Home at 1500 Alexander Knox Road, Pickering
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance and Administration Committee will receive a presentation on the 2024 Regional Business Plans and Property Tax Supported Budget Guideline. Other items include reports on accessibility, anti-racism taskforce workplan, tile drainage loans, auditor appointment, and a request for a share of Ontario's HST for municipalities.
- Presentation on 2024 Regional Business Plans and Property Tax Supported Budget Guideline (2023-F-22)
- Tile Drainage Loans for two properties in Brock Township (C845 Concession Road 11, Lots 9 and 10, Cannington)
- By-Law for the Appointment of Municipal Auditor (2023-F-19)
- Requesting a share of Ontario’s Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) for Ontario municipalities (2023-F-21)
- Additional allocation of Canada Community-Building Fund (gas tax) funds to road rehabilitation projects (2023-F-20)
Council Information Package
This is a Council Information Package, not a decision-making meeting. It includes information reports on a Public Code of Conduct Policy and Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms, along with correspondence from other municipalities and organizations on codes of conduct, gender-based violence, and newcomer funding. No items are being voted on or discussed for action.
- 2023-INFO-76: Public Code of Conduct Policy report from Commissioner of Corporate Services
- 2023-INFO-77: Canadian Substance Use Costs and Harms report from Commissioner & Medical Officer of Health
- Memorandum from Dr. R.J. Kyle: Health Information Update for September 4, 2023
- Resolution from Township of Matachewan on Municipal Codes of Conduct
- Resolutions from OBCM/MARCO on gender-based violence, newcomer funding, and strengthening codes of conduct
Health and Social Services Committee
The Health and Social Services Committee will receive presentations on school health, adult protective services partnerships for housing stability, and Community Care Durham's vision for community health and wellness hubs. Members will also consider an information report on public health services for school health and a report on Durham Nuclear Health Committee membership. No statutory public meetings, social services reports, advisory committee resolutions, or confidential matters are on the agenda.
- Presentation on School Health by Becky Wall, Manager, Population Health
- Presentation on Adult Protective Services – Innovative Partnerships and Housing Stability
- Delegation from Community Care Durham on Community Health and Wellness Hubs
- Information Report #2023-INFO-74: Public Health Services to Support School Health, including Mental Health Promotion and Substance Use Prevention
- Report #2023-MOH-5: Durham Nuclear Health Committee Membership
Works Committee
The Works Committee is meeting to consider several staff reports, including declaring lands surplus for transfer to the City of Pickering and an adjacent landowner, delegating authority for agreements related to a Lake Ontario water quality forecasting system, awarding sole source maintenance contracts for water pollution control plants, and additional financing for a road intersection project in Whitby. The committee will also receive correspondence from Clarington and Cramahe, and adopt minutes from the June 7, 2023 meeting. No statutory public meetings, presentations, or delegations are scheduled.
- Declaration of lands as surplus and transfer to City of Pickering as part of a site plan agreement (Report 2023-W-33)
- Delegation of authority for agreements under Lake Ontario Water Quality Forecasting System MOU (Report 2023-W-34)
- Declaration of lands as surplus and conveyance to adjacent landowner via land exchange (Report 2023-W-35)
- Award of sole source maintenance service/parts supply agreements for water pollution control plants and pumping stations (Report 2023-W-36)
- Additional financing for Rossland Road and Garden Street intersection improvement project in Whitby (Report 2023-W-37)
Transit Executive Committee
The Transit Executive Committee will hear a verbal update from the General Manager and consider four reports: the General Manager's September 2023 report, a Charter Policy, a Specialized Transit Update, and appointments to the Durham Region Transit Advisory Committee. No delegations or confidential matters are scheduled.
- Report #2023-DRT-16: General Manager's Report - September 2023
- Report #2023-DRT-17: Charter Policy
- Report #2023-DRT-18: Specialized Transit Update
- Report #2023-DRT-19: Appointment of Members to the Durham Region Transit Advisory Committee
Planning and Economic Development Committee
The Planning and Economic Development Committee will discuss three planning reports: two applications to sever farm dwellings in Brock Township, and an update on Bill 23's delegation of land division responsibilities. A presentation on Durham's participation at the Collision Conference for investment attraction is also scheduled. The agenda includes a confidential matter regarding bringing the Business Advisory Centre Durham into the Regional Corporation.
- Application to amend the Regional Official Plan for a dwelling severance on Wechsel Farms, Brock Township (OPA 2022-004)
- Application to amend the Regional Official Plan for a dwelling severance on Gowanlea Ltd. property, Brock Township (OPA 2023-003)
- Report on Bill 23 update: Delegation of Durham Region Land Division Responsibilities
- Presentation on Durham at the Collision Conference for investment attraction and brand awareness (2023-EDT-11)
- Confidential report regarding negotiations to bring Business Advisory Centre Durham into the Regional Corporation
Council Information Package
The Council is reviewing several information reports regarding public health services for schools and a pollinator distribution project. The agenda also includes correspondence regarding municipal codes of conduct and water source protection.
- Public Health Services to Support School Health, including Mental Health Promotion and Substance Use Prevention
- Durham Environment and Climate Advisory Committee Pollinator Distribution Project
- Resolution from Township of Greater Madawaska regarding Legislative Amendments to Improve Municipal Codes of Conduct and Enforcement
- Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Plan Amendments – Public Consultation
Council Information Package
This is a Council Information Package for the Regional Municipality of Durham, containing information reports and correspondence from other municipalities. Council is not voting on these items; members may request to pull an item for a future committee agenda. The package includes the 2022 Health Check Up, the Durham Meadoway Visioning Study Phase 2, a planning activity quarterly report, and a consolidated budget status report to June 30, 2023.
- 2023-INFO-70: Durham Region Health Department 2022 Health Check Up
- 2023-INFO-71: Durham Meadoway Visioning Study Phase 2 Community Engagement
- 2023-INFO-72: Quarterly Report on Delegated Planning Approval Authority and Planning Activity, Q2 2023
- 2023-INFO-73: Consolidated Budget Status Report to June 30, 2023, and Full Year Forecast
- Correspondence from Stratford, St. Charles, LaSalle, Severn, Northumberland, and The Archipelago on codes of conduct, homelessness, planning statement, intimate partner violence, climate transition, and online travel agencies
Council Information Package
This is a Council Information Package for Durham Region, containing information reports and correspondence for council's awareness, not decisions. It includes a finance report on commodity price hedging agreements for 2022, a health update from the Medical Officer of Health, and a memo on the Electronic Participation Policy. Several resolutions from other Ontario municipalities are also included for information.
- 2022-INFO-69: Annual Reporting of Commodity Price Hedging Agreements for 2022 fiscal year
- Health Information Update – August 13, 2023 from Dr. R.J. Kyle
- Electronic Participation Policy memo from Regional Clerk A. Harras
- Resolutions from other municipalities on Greenbelt Plan Amendment No. 3, Bill 5, tax sale surplus, and Highway Traffic Act amendments
- No early release, confidential, or committee minutes items
Council Information Package
This is a Council Information Package, not a decision-making meeting. It includes an economic update on interest rates and housing prices, an early release report on a proposed official plan amendment for a farm dwelling severance in Brock Township, and a previously confidential report on a land acquisition or disposition in Whitby. Also included are resolutions from other municipalities on Bill 23, short-term rentals, and MFIPPA reform.
- Economic update: increased interest rates, climate and conflict impacts on food prices, rising housing prices in Durham Region
- Early release report: OPA 2023-003 to permit severance of a farm dwelling in Brock Township (Gowanlea Ltd.)
- Confidential report released: proposed acquisition or disposition of land in Whitby (2023-COW-30)
- Resolution from Village of Merrickville-Wolford regarding Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act
- Resolution from Township of Puslinch supporting Selwyn Township's resolution on short-term rentals
Durham Nuclear Health Committee
The Durham Nuclear Health Committee is meeting virtually to receive updates from the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and Ontario Power Generation on the Darlington New Nuclear Project, including the small modular reactor, and the Darlington refurbishment. The committee will also review correspondence, including licence renewals and community advisory council materials, and discuss future topics.
- CNSC update on Darlington New Nuclear Project
- OPG progress report on small modular reactor at Darlington
- OPG progress report on Darlington Nuclear Generating Station refurbishment
- Correspondence on CNL Port Hope licence renewal and OPG Darlington waste facility licence
- Resignation of Dr. Barry Neil from the committee
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review several departmental updates, including the Durham Housing Plan annual report and the Greener Homes Program. The agenda also includes discussions on staff increases for emerging priorities and land expropriation for a road project in Clarington.
- Expropriation of lands for Liberty Street (Regional Road 14) rehabilitation in Clarington
- Durham Housing Plan 2014-20A4 Annual Report presentation
- Durham Greener Homes Program 2023 update
- Automated Speed Enforcement and Red-Light Camera Program update
- Prebudget approval for adding permanent staff to address emerging priorities
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review financial reports and policies. The body will discuss a specific drainage loan for a resident in the Township of Brock and the creation of a Debenture Committee.
- Tile Drainage Loan on behalf of Township of Brock for Mr. Chris Vestergaard (B1160 Concession 3 Beaverton, ON)
- Establishment of a Debenture Committee
- Updated policies for Financial Securities Acceptance for Development Agreements
- Delegation from Patricia Conlin regarding Digital Transformation and SMART Initiatives
Health and Social Services Committee
The Health and Social Services Committee is reviewing updates on the region's homelessness support system and advocacy strategies. The body is also receiving information on opioid response and consumption and treatment services.
- Report #2023-SS-9: Update on Homelessness Support and Coordinated Access System
- Report #2023-SS-10: Advocacy Strategy and Policy Paper to Address Homelessness
- Information Report #2023-INFO-46: Durham Region Opioid Response Plan Status Update
- Information Report #2023-INFO-47: Consumption and Treatment Services Application Overview
- Endorsement of Bill 93, Joshua's Law (Lifejackets for Life), 2023
Works Committee
The Works Committee is deciding on a Curbside Swap Day pilot program in local municipalities and a sole-source agreement with Product Care Association for waste. The committee will also consider multiple lease agreements for Health and Social Services space, revisions to a bridge cost-sharing agreement, and approval of unbudgeted capital work for water supply and sewerage projects.
- Approval of a Curbside Swap Day Pilot in local area municipalities (Report #2023-WR-5)
- Request to execute sole source agreement with Product Care Association of Canada (Report #2023-WR-6)
- Revisions to cost sharing for Pringle Creek Bridge replacement on Brock Street South in Whitby (Report #2023-W-19)
- Lease agreement with Ivanhoe Cambridge for Health Department space at 419 King Street West, Oshawa (Report #2023-W-20)
- Approval of unbudgeted capital work for emergency work at Oshawa Water Supply Plant (Report #2023-W-22)
Transit Executive Committee
The Transit Executive Committee is meeting to discuss the General Manager's June 2023 report and the DRT 310T Apprenticeship Program. The body is also considering the standardization and sole/single sourcing of on-board surveillance and driver safety systems.
- Report #2023-DRT-13: General Manager’s Report – June 2023
- Report #2023-DRT-14: DRT 310T Apprenticeship Program
- Report #2023-DRT-15: Standardization and Sole/Single Source of On-Board Surveillance System and Driver Safety System
Regional Council Meeting
Durham Regional Council is meeting to consider a by-law establishing a corporate records classification and retention system, repealing by-law #02-2020, and to appoint a representative to the Canadian National Exhibition Association. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes, a presentation on DRT Safe Driver Awards, and reports from several committees.
- By-law 40-2023: establishes corporate records classification and retention periods, repeals by-law #02-2020
- Appointment of representative to Canadian National Exhibition Association (CNEA) for 2023/2024 term
- Presentation: 2022 Safe Driver Awards by Christopher Norris, Deputy General Manager, Transit Operations
- Committee reports from Health and Social Services, Planning and Economic Development, Works, and Committee of the Whole
- Confirming by-law 41-2023 to confirm proceedings of the meeting
Special Meeting of Regional Council
This special meeting is primarily to consider and vote on adopting the new Durham Regional Official Plan (Envision Durham). Council will hear presentations and delegations, then consider Report #2023-P-15 and a by-law to adopt the plan. Several public correspondences oppose urban boundary expansion and road widening.
- Presentation on Envision Durham recommendations for the new Regional Official Plan
- Delegation re: employment conversion request for 1520, 1540, 1580 Reach Street, Scugog
- Report #2023-P-15: Envision Durham – Recommendations on the new Regional Official Plan
- By-law 38-2023 to adopt the new Official Plan for Durham Region
- Correspondence opposing Rossland Road expansion and urban boundary expansion
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will consider two public reports: an updated regional response to Oshawa's request for cost sharing for dedicated downtown patrol enforcement, and the disposition and development of regional lands for economic development (Project Woodward). Two confidential matters are also scheduled, concerning collective bargaining and negotiations related to Greenbelt land development.
- Report #2023-COW-19: Updated Regional Response to City of Oshawa Request for Cost Sharing for Dedicated Downtown Patrol Enforcement
- Report #2023-COW-20: Project Woodward – Disposition and Development of Regional Lands for Economic Development
- Confidential Report #2023-COW-21: Labour Relations or Employee Negotiations with Respect to Collective Bargaining 2023-2026
- Confidential Report #2023-COW-22: A Position, Plan, Procedure, Criteria or Instruction to be Applied to any Negotiations Carried on or to be Carried on with Respect to the Development of Lands Removed from the Greenbelt
Health and Social Services Committee
The Health and Social Services Committee is meeting to discuss updates on mental health, addictions, and homelessness support systems. The body is also reviewing reports regarding long-term care home equipment and service contracts.
- Update on Durham Region's Homelessness Support and Coordinated Access System
- Supply and service of dish machines for four Regional Long-Term Care Homes
- Extension of bulk cable TV services agreement with Rogers Cable TV for four Long-Term Care Homes
- Unbudgeted provincial funding for the Homelessness Prevention Program
- Information report on mental health and opioids in Durham Region
Works Committee
The Works Committee is reviewing reports on land expropriations for infrastructure projects in Oshawa and Clarington. The body is also discussing waste management workplans and the standardization of regional office furniture.
- Expropriation of lands for Adelaide Avenue Extension and Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Phase 5 (Townline Road to Trulls Road)
- Expropriation of lands for Townline Road North Reconstruction and Widening (Beatrice Street to Taunton Road)
- Waste Management Advisory Committee 2023-2024 Workplan for Energy from Waste
- Standardization of office workstation furniture and demountable wall systems for regional facilities
Transit Executive Committee
The Durham Region Transit Executive Committee will receive a verbal update from the General Manager, consider a report on electric bus highlights, and discuss appointments to the Transit Advisory Committee. No votes or decisions are recorded in the agenda.
- General Manager's verbal update (Report 2023-DRT-10)
- E-Mission Zero: Highlights Electric Transit Buses (Report 2023-DRT-12)
- Appointment of members to the Durham Region Transit Advisory Committee (Report 2023-DRT-11)
Planning and Economic Development Committee
The Planning and Economic Development Committee is reviewing a request to amend the Durham Official Plan to allow the severance of a farm dwelling in the Township of Brock. The body is also discussing freight movement, business toolkits for North Durham, and film industry engagement.
- Application OPA 2023-003 to permit severance of a farm dwelling in the Township of Brock
- Report #2023-P-14 regarding Freight and Goods Movement Forum
- Information Report #2023-INFO-27 regarding North Durham Online Business Toolkits
- Report #2023-EDT-6 regarding Film Durham Event
- Durham Active Transportation Committee resolution regarding June Bike Month
Special Meeting of Regional Council
This is a special meeting of Durham Region Regional Council focused entirely on confidential training sessions, with no regular business or decisions on the agenda. The council will receive ethics and integrity training from the Integrity Commissioner, Indigenous cultural safety training, and diversity, equity, inclusion and governance training. The meeting may be closed to the public under the Municipal Act.
- Ethics and Integrity Training led by Integrity Commissioner Jeffrey Abrams
- Indigenous Cultural Safety training led by Nicole Blackman of Indigenous Primary Health Care Council
- Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Governance training led by Joseph Smith of Anchoring Minds Consultancy
- Meeting may be closed to the public per Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act 2001
Regional Council Meeting
Durham Regional Council is meeting to consider several items, including a recommendation to expropriate lands for the Bus Rapid Transit project along Highway 2 (Kingston Road) in Pickering and Ajax. The agenda also includes adoption of minutes, presentations on the Whitby hospice and paramedic long service awards, a notice of motion on intimate partner violence, and a series of by-laws establishing or repealing reserve funds. Committee reports from Finance, Health, Planning, and Works will be received.
- Expropriation of lands for Bus Rapid Transit along Highway 2 (Kingston Road) in Pickering and Ajax (CC 10)
- By-law 27-2023 to expropriate part of Durham Condominium Plan 32 in Pickering
- By-law 26-2023 to adopt Amendment #190 to the Durham Regional Official Plan
- By-laws 28-2023 to 34-2023 establishing reserve funds for innovation, economic development, Vision Zero, climate change, and stabilization
- By-law 35-2023 to repeal several existing reserve funds
Durham Nuclear Health Committee
The Durham Nuclear Health Committee is meeting virtually to receive progress reports from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization, Ontario Power Generation, and Ontario Tech University. Items include OPG's purchase of a former GM building in Oshawa for its headquarters and a federal policy update on radioactive waste. The committee will also discuss community issues at Pickering and Darlington nuclear stations.
- Correspondence from OPG on purchase of former GM building at 1908 Colonel Sam Drive, Oshawa for new corporate headquarters
- Correspondence from Natural Resources Canada on modernized policy for radioactive waste and decommissioning
- Progress report from NWMO on site selection for long-term used nuclear fuel management
- Progress report from OPG on Pickering Nuclear Station Units 5-8 operations to 2026
- Progress report from Ontario Tech University on potential Class 1 subcritical facility
Special Meeting of Regional Council
This is a special meeting of Regional Council to hold statutory public meetings regarding proposed new and amended development charge by-laws. Council will hear delegations and receive a report on the 2023 Development Charges Background Study and proposed by-laws. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is for public input and discussion.
- Public meeting on a new by-law to replace Regional Development Charge By-law No. 28-2018
- Public meeting on proposed amendments to Regional Transit Development Charge By-law No. 39-2022
- Public meeting on proposed amendments to GO Transit Development Charge By-law No. 86-2001
- Presentation by Mary Simpson, Director of Risk Management, on the 2023 DC Background Study and By-Law Briefing
- Report #2023-F-10: Public Meetings Regarding Proposed Development Charge By-laws and Supporting Background Studies
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance and Administration Committee will receive correspondence from the Town of Ajax supporting Bill 5, the Stopping Harassment & Abuse by Local Leaders Act. The committee will also receive updates on the Community Flag Policy, succession management, and the 2021 Accessibility Report. Correspondence from Pickering regarding support for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria is presented for direction.
- Correspondence from Ajax supporting Bill 5 (Stopping Harassment & Abuse by Local Leaders Act)
- Update to the Community Flag Policy (Report #2023-A-8)
- Succession Management Bi-Annual Update (Report #2023-A-9)
- 2021 Accessibility Report for Durham Region (Report #2023-A-10)
- Correspondence from Pickering on motion to support earthquake victims of Turkey and Syria
Transit Executive Committee
The Transit Executive Committee will review the General Manager's April 2023 report and discuss the appointment of members to the Durham Region Transit Advisory Committee. The meeting includes a delegation from an Ajax resident regarding specialized services.
- Appointment of members to the Durham Region Transit Advisory Committee (Report #2023-DRT-09)
- General Manager's Report - April 2023 (Report #2023-DRT-08)
- Delegation from Carl Pauff, Ajax Resident, regarding Durham Region Transit Specialized Services
Planning and Economic Development Committee
The Planning and Economic Development Committee will hold statutory public meetings on three applications to amend the Durham Regional Official Plan, including a proposal by Wooden Sticks Golf Inc. for a five-storey hotel in Uxbridge and two farm-dwelling severances in Clarington. The committee will also receive a presentation on Invest Durham's five-year marketing plan and consider correspondence on the Durham Meadoway and Ontario Northland rail service.
- Public meeting: OPA 2022-006 – five-storey hotel and expanded parking at Wooden Sticks Golf Inc., Uxbridge
- Public meeting: OPA 2023-001 – farm dwelling severance for Bethesda Ridge Farms, Clarington
- Public meeting: OPA 2023-002 – farm dwelling severance for Thornlea Holsteins Ltd., Clarington
- Report 2023-EDT-5 – Invest Durham Five-Year Marketing Plan
- Correspondence on Durham Meadoway enhancements and green energy projects; draft letter on Ontario Northland rail service to Beaverton
Regional Council Meeting
Durham Regional Council will vote on the 2023 property tax supported business plans and budgets, including general purposes, solid waste, and transit. The agenda also includes motions to expropriate lands along Highway 2 in Pickering and Ajax for the Bus Rapid Transit project, and a by-law for a $62 million loan from the Canada Infrastructure Bank for zero-emission buses. Council will also consider motions on the homelessness crisis, a school safe-arrival program, and Bill C-234.
- Adoption of 2023 Business Plans and Budgets for General Purposes, Solid Waste Management, and Durham Region Transit
- Expropriation of lands for Bus Rapid Transit Project along Highway 2 (Kingston Road) in Pickering and Ajax
- By-law to authorize a $62,000,000 loan from Canada Infrastructure Bank for zero-emission buses
- Motion regarding the homelessness crisis
- By-law to establish a Pickering Casino Revenues Reserve Fund
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing reports on affordable housing incentives and the revitalization of Regional Local Housing Corporation properties. The meeting also includes discussions on transit-oriented development and sanitary sewer projects in Seaton.
- Revisions to the Seaton Phase 1 Regional Infrastructure Front-Ending Agreement for a sanitary sewer project
- Lakeshore East GO Extension and Transit Oriented Development
- Retaining Infrastructure Ontario for project management of Durham Regional Local Housing Corporation property revitalization
- Project recommendations for the At Home Incentive Program for Affordable Housing
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance and Administration Committee is discussing the 2023 Strategic Property Tax Study and regional business plans and budgets for property tax purposes. This includes reviews of budgets for transit, police, health, social services, and works. The body is also considering humanitarian responses and support for Ukraine.
- 2023 Strategic Property Tax Study (Report #2023-F-8)
- 2023 Regional Business Plans and Budgets for Property Tax Purposes (Report #2023-F-9)
- Councillor Remuneration and Expenses for 2022 (Report #2023-F-7)
- Ukrainian Humanitarian Response in Durham (Report #2023-A-7)
- Appointment of members to the Durham Accessibility Advisory Committee (Report #2023-A-6)
Health and Social Services Committee
The committee will hear presentations on the 2023 Health Department and Social Services Department business plans and budgets. Members will also consider a standing agreement with Zoll Medical Canada Limited. No statutory public meetings, delegations, or confidential matters are scheduled.
- 2023 Health Department Business Plans and Budget (Report #2023-MOH-3)
- 2023 Social Services Department Business Plans and Budget (Report #2023-SS-2)
- Standing Agreement with Zoll Medical Canada Limited (Report #2023-MOH-2)
Works Committee
The Works Committee is meeting to discuss the 2023 Works Department Business Plans and Budget. The body will also consider reports regarding drinking water systems and infrastructure servicing agreements.
- 2023 Works Department Business Plans and Budget (Report #2023-W-13)
- Capital works and financing for a servicing agreement with Winash Developments Limited for a proposed road in the Brooklin Urban Area, Whitby (Report #2023-W-12)
- Drinking Water Systems 2022 Summary Report (Report #2023-W-10)
- Appointment of staff as Well Contractor Licence Representatives (Report #2023-W-11)
- Durham Vision Zero Taskforce Update
Transit Executive Committee
The Transit Executive Committee will discuss the 2023 Durham Region Transit Business Plan and Budget. The meeting also includes a verbal update from the General Manager and a March 2023 General Manager's Report.
- Presentation of Durham Region Transit 2023 Business Plan and Budget (2023-DRT-07)
- General Manager’s Verbal Update
- Review of General Manager’s Report - March 2023
Planning and Economic Development Committee
The Planning and Economic Development Committee is holding a public meeting to discuss the release of the draft New Regional Official Plan under Envision Durham. The committee is also reviewing department business plans and budgets for 2023.
- Public Meeting Report #2023-P-6: Envision Durham - Release of the Draft New Regional Official Plan
- Report #2023-P-4: 2023 Planning and Economic Development Department Business Plans and Budget
- Report #2023-P-5: Durham Active Transportation Committee (DATC) Membership Appointments
Regional Council Meeting
Regional Council is reviewing requests for a new emergency psychiatric assessment unit and updates on waste management initiatives. The body will also receive reports from several committees and consider motions regarding high-speed rail and Greenbelt lands.
- Request to provide psychiatric emergency services and construct an Emergency Psychiatric Assessment Treatment and Healing Unit
- Update on the proposed clear garbage bag pilot in the Municipality of Clarington (2023-WR-1)
- Next steps for the Organics Management Plan (2023-WR-3)
- Motion to endorse a TGV in the Quebec Toronto Corridor
- Discussion on the impacts of the release and development of Greenbelt Lands
Special Meeting of Regional Council
Regional Council is holding a special meeting to discuss rapid transit and transit-oriented development in a closed session. The meeting will include presentations from staff and a consultant. The public portion is limited to procedural items.
- Closed session under Municipal Act for rapid transit and transit-oriented development
- Presentations by Director of Transportation & Rapid Transit and Director of Planning
- Presentation by President of N. Barry Lyons Ltd.
- Meeting runs 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM at Deer Creek Golf & Banquet Facility in Ajax
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several reports, including a 10-year paramedic service strategy, a tender award for playground refurbishments at child care centres, and a community dashboard update for the 2020-2024 strategic plan. No statutory public meetings or confidential matters are scheduled.
- 2023-2032 Durham Paramedic Services Service and Financing Strategy (Report 2023-COW-7)
- Tender award and additional financing for playground refurbishments at various early learning child care centres (T-1109-2022)
- Durham Region 2020-2024 Strategic Plan Community Dashboard Release (Report 2023-COW-9)
- Durham Region Roundtable on Climate Change Leadership Committee - Regional Councillor Nominations (Report 2023-COW-6)
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance and Administration Committee will hear a presentation and receive a report on the Transit Service and Financing Strategy covering 2023-2032. Delegations from Oak Valley Health, Unifor Local 222, and an Ajax resident are scheduled. The committee will also consider the Accessibility Advisory Committee's 2022 annual report and 2023 workplan, and appointments to that committee.
- Transit Service and Financing Strategy (2023-2032) report and presentation
- Delegation from Oak Valley Health seeking Regional Council Community Grant for Uxbridge Hospital redevelopment
- Delegations from Unifor Local 222 regarding transit long-term service and financing strategy
- Accessibility Advisory Committee's 2022 Annual Report and 2023 Workplan
- Appointment of new members to the Durham Accessibility Advisory Committee
Health and Social Services Committee
The Health and Social Services Committee is reviewing presentations on social housing wait lists and public health updates. The meeting includes a request from Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences to provide psychiatric emergency services and construct a treatment unit.
- Request to provide psychiatric emergency services and construct an Emergency Psychiatric Assessment Treatment and Healing Unit
- Presentation on Durham Access to Social Housing (DASH) wait list statistics
- COVID-19 and Flu update from the Medical Officer of Health
- Update on the OrgCode Report
Works Committee
The Works Committee is reviewing reports on waste management and regional infrastructure. Key discussions include an organics management plan and noise attenuation policies for regional road corridors.
- Organics Management Plan - Next Steps (Report #2023-WR-3)
- Noise Attenuation Guidelines and Policies for Regional Road Corridors (Report #2023-W-8)
- Proposed Clear Garbage Bag Pilot in the Municipality of Clarington (Report #2023-WR-1)
- Sole source approval for ultraviolet light disinfection equipment maintenance (Report #2023-W-9)
- Energy from Waste–Waste Management Advisory Committee membership appointments (Report #2023-WR-2)
Transit Executive Committee
The Transit Executive Committee will hear a presentation and receive delegations on the proposed Transit Service and Financing Strategy (2023-2032). The committee is also set to receive the General Manager's February 2023 report. No confidential matters or advisory committee resolutions are on the agenda.
- Presentation and discussion of the Transit Service and Financing Strategy (2023-2032) (Report 2023-DRT-05)
- General Manager's Verbal Update and February 2023 report (Report 2023-DRT-04)
- Delegations from Unifor Local 222 regarding the long-term service and financing strategy
- Delegations from Ontario Tech University students on bus route safety, accessibility, and reliability near the north campus
- Delegation from a Durham resident on the 920 bus route accessibility, timing, and reliability
Planning and Economic Development Committee
The Planning and Economic Development Committee is reviewing reports on rural economic development and on-farm diversified uses. The body will also consider a resolution regarding food prices and the financial viability of the agri-food sector.
- Growing North Durham: Rural Economic Development Action Plan (Report #2023-EDT-2)
- Best Practices for On-Farm Diversified Uses (Report #2023-EDT-3)
- Investment Attraction Metrics - Annual Activity Report 2022 (Report #2023-EDT-4)
- Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee resolution on food prices and agri-food financial viability
- Delegation from Ivan Battye regarding Airports in Durham Region
Regional Council Meeting
Regional Council will consider several by-laws, including appointing a community member to the Durham Regional Police Services Board and closing a portion of Stellar Drive in Whitby. Council will also vote on a by-law to repeal an expropriation for the Bus Rapid Transit project in Pickering and Ajax, and on a by-law to authorize a Safe Restart transit funding agreement with Ontario.
- Appointment of a community member to the Durham Regional Police Services Board (by-law 03-2023)
- Closing a portion of Stellar Drive (Regional Road 25) in Whitby as a public highway (by-law 05-2023)
- Repealing expropriation by-law 64-2022 for the Bus Rapid Transit project along Highway 2 in Pickering and Ajax (by-law 06-2023)
- Authorizing a Safe Restart Agreement – Phase 4 Municipal Transit Funding with Ontario (by-law 02-2023)
- Appointment to the Durham Land Division Committee (item 10.1)
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing reports on land acquisition in Clarington and the creation of a regional public art program. The meeting also includes updates on intelligent communities and government relations.
- Funding request from Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority for land adjacent to Long Sault Conservation Area in Clarington
- Development of a Regional Public Art Program
- Intelligent Communities Update presentation by Robert Bell
- Durham Region Government Relations Update
- Confidential report regarding a Rapid Housing Initiative (RHI) Round 3 capital project
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance and Administration Committee will receive departmental orientations and hear delegations on a water billing dispute, council composition, and the Durham Ukrainian Relief Project. Key reports include the 2023 Regional Business Plans and Property Tax Supported Budget Guideline, a public process for a new Regional Development Charge By-law, and a broadband network agreement. The meeting also covers appointments to the Anti-Racism Taskforce and amendments to the Delegation By-law.
- 2023 Regional Business Plans and Property Tax Supported Budget Guideline (Report 2023-F-1)
- Public process for a new Regional Development Charge By-law and amendments to transit DC by-laws (Report 2023-F-2)
- Regional Broadband Network: entering into an indefeasible Right of Use Agreement for Durham OneNet Inc. (Report 2023-F-3)
- Durham Region Anti-Racism Taskforce Membership Appointments and Revised Terms of Reference (Report 2023-A-1)
- Amendments to the Delegation of Authority By-law (Report 2023-A-2)
Health and Social Services Committee
The Health and Social Services Committee is reviewing reports on paramedic vehicle standardization and the establishment of a Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) Virtual Mobile Team. The meeting also includes departmental overviews from the Medical Officer of Health and the Director of Paramedic Services.
- Report #2023-MOH-1: Paramedic Services Ambulance Vehicle Purchases and Standardization
- Report #2023-SS-1: Pre-Budget Approval for a Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) Virtual Mobile Team at Fairview Lodge
- Presentation by Dr. R.J. Kyle on Health Department Overview
- Presentation by Troy Cheseboro on Paramedic Services Update
Works Committee
The Works Committee is deciding on several infrastructure and water-related items, including awarding a tender for roundabout construction on Bowmanville Avenue in Clarington and decommissioning a Highway 401 tunnel liner in Oshawa. They will also receive an update on a proposed clear garbage bag pilot in Clarington and consider a report on water supply system compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act.
- Tender award for roundabout construction on Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) at Regional Road 3/Concession Road 8 in Clarington (Contract #D2022-34)
- Tender award for Highway 401 tunnel liner decommissioning at Merritt Street in Oshawa (Contract #D2022-16)
- Update on proposed Clear Garbage Bag Pilot in Clarington
- Operational plan for water supply systems to comply with Safe Drinking Water Act
- Declaration of lands as surplus and transfer to Town of Whitby as part of agreement with Ministry of Transportation
Transit Executive Committee
The Transit Executive Committee is meeting to discuss transit service to post-secondary campuses and the U-Pass program. The body will also consider a new advertising policy and receive a general manager's report.
- Update on U-Pass and Durham Region Transit Service to Post-Secondary Campuses (Report 2023-DRT-02)
- Durham Region Transit Advertising Policy (Report 2023-DRT-03)
- General Manager's Report - January 2023 (Report 2023-DRT-01)
- Delegation from resident Adam Lamplugh regarding service changes
Planning and Economic Development Committee
The committee will hold a statutory public meeting on an application to amend the Durham Regional Official Plan for a resort development in the Hamlet of Port Bolster, Township of Brock. It will also receive annual reports on transportation, agriculture, and environmental advisory committees, and a tourism report on the Gates Open 2022 program.
- Application to amend the Official Plan for a resort in Port Bolster (File OPA 2022-005)
- Gates Open 2022: Find Your Flavour tourism report (2023-EDT-1)
- 2022 annual reports from Active Transportation, Agricultural Advisory, and Environmental Advisory committees (2023-P-3)
- Smart Mobility Durham 2022 annual report and 2023 workplan (2023-P-2)
- Correspondence regarding airports in Durham Region and recruitment for Regional Watershed Alliance