Durham Region public meetings in 2024
65 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Information Package (CIP)
The Durham Regional Council meeting on December 20, 2024 is an information package. Council members will receive health statistics, staff memoranda, and a series of resolutions and letters from member municipalities. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda is purely for review and record‑keeping.
- 2024-INFO-86 Canadian Cancer Statistics report
- Memo from Dr. R.J. Kyle – Health Information Update (Dec 15, 2024)
- Memo from Commissioner R. Jagannathan – DYEC Q3 Long‑Term Sampling System Report
- Municipality of Clarington – Support of Bethesda House (Intimate Partner Violence)
- Township of Brock – Request to redistribute Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities
Regional Council Meeting
Durham Regional Council will vote on a series of by‑laws that adopt the 2025 business plans and budgets for key services, including water ($318,535,436) and sanitary sewage ($340,861,510). Additional by‑laws will approve budgets for the police service, transit commission, solid‑waste management and will amend procedural and easement statutes. The meeting also includes presentations, a public delegation on water and sewer user rates, and committee reports.
- By‑law 2024-055: approve and adopt the 2025 Water Business Plan and Budget ($318,535,436)
- By‑law 2024-056: approve and adopt the 2025 Sanitary Sewage Business Plan and Budget ($340,861,510)
- By‑law 2024-060: approve and adopt the 2025 Business Plan and Budget for the Durham Region Transit Commission
- By‑law 2024-065: approve and adopt the 2025 Business Plan and Budget for the Durham Regional Police Service
- By‑law 2024-062: designate and register certain statutory easement rights under s. 91(9) of the Municipal Act
Durham Region Transit Commission
The Durham Region Transit Commission will meet to approve the minutes from its December 20, 2023 meeting and confirm proceedings from the Transit Executive Committee.
- Approval of December 2023 DRTC minutes
- Confirmation of Transit Executive Committee proceedings
- Next meeting to be called by the Chair
Council Information Package (CIP)
Durham Regional Council will receive and consider several correspondences and resolutions from other municipalities, including requests related to land transfer tax redistribution, recycling regulation changes, and rural road safety programs. The meeting also includes minutes from the Anti‑Racism Taskforce and Nuclear Health Committee. No council decisions or votes are scheduled for this agenda.
- Town of Cobourg resolution requesting provincial redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and GST for sustainable infrastructure
- Town of Deep River resolution asking the province to amend Ontario Regulation 391/21 (Blue Box) for producer responsibility
- County of Lambton correspondence supporting the establishment of an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program
- City of Owen Sound correspondence on equitable funding for municipal policing
- Northern Ontario Women’s Caucus correspondence calling for the resignation of MPP Michael Mantha
Special Meeting of Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is discussing 2025 business plans and budgets for various regional departments and agencies. The meeting includes a review of property tax studies and proposed user rates for water and sanitary sewer services.
- 2025 Strategic Property Tax Study (Report #2024-COW-52)
- 2025 Regional Business Plans and Budgets for General Purpose, Solid Waste, Transit, and Police (Report #2024-COW-53)
- 2025 Business Plans, Budgets, and Nine-Year Capital Forecast for Consolidated Water Supply and Sanitary Sewerage Systems (Report #2024-COW-54)
- Recommended 2025 Water and Sanitary Sewer User Rates (Report #2024-COW-55)
- 2025 Business Plans and Budgets for 9-1-1 Emergency Services, Durham OneNet Inc., and Conservation Authorities
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will receive updates on police services, equity audits, and government relations. Members will consider reports on green development, housing facilities, and infrastructure payments for Seaton Phase 1.
- Municipal Housing Facilities By-law Update 2024
- Durham Green Development Program (Report #2024-COW-49)
- Seaton Phase 1 Regional Infrastructure Front-Ending Agreement revisions regarding water and sewer charges
- Quarterly update from the Durham Regional Police Service Board
- Motion regarding support of Ontario's Big City Mayors Solve the Crisis Campaign
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance and Administration Committee will meet to adopt minutes from the previous meeting and consider a report requesting additional funding for hospice facilities in Clarington and Whitby. The meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2024.
- Adoption of Finance and Administration Committee minutes from November 12, 2024
- Consideration of additional funding request for Hospice facilities in Clarington and Whitby
- Review of confidential report regarding potential land acquisition in Oshawa
Council Information Package (CIP)
The Regional Municipality of Durham will receive three information reports: a Delegation of Authority during council recess report, a report on the state of mental health in Canada, and the Agri‑Food Gateway Program report. Staff memoranda on a health information update and on the Durham‑York Energy Centre quarterly sampling system will also be presented. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for informational review.
- 2024-INFO-83 – Delegation of Authority During Council Recess Report (July 1‑Sept 3 2024)
- 2024-INFO-84 – CHMA Mental Health report on the state of mental health in Canada
- 2024-INFO-85 – Agri‑Food Gateway Program report
- Staff memo from Dr. R. J. Kyle – Health Information Update
- Staff memo from R. Jagannathan – Durham‑York Energy Centre Quarterly Long‑Term Sampling System Report
Health and Social Services Committee
The Health and Social Services Committee will review a report regarding the standardization and sole sourcing of medical equipment for paramedic services. The meeting also includes a presentation on respiratory viral illness updates.
- Report #2024-MOH-5: Sole source of Teleflex Medical Canada Inc. ARROW EZ-IO Intraosseous Vascular Access Equipment and Supplies for Region of Durham Paramedic Services
- Presentation on Respiratory Viral Illness Updates by Dr. Pepi McTavish and Dr. Hetal Patel
Works Committee
The Durham Region Works Committee will meet to adopt minutes and consider unbudgeted emergency financing for water pollution control and well infrastructure. The committee will also review a sole-source procurement for intersection improvements.
- Approval of unbudgeted financing for Courtice Water Pollution Control Plant
- Approval of additional financing for Sunderland Municipal Well #1
- Sole source procurement for Bayly Street and Sandy Beach Road intersection design
- Updated Encroachment Policy for encroachment, tieback and crane swing agreements
- Correspondence regarding Stevenson Road North agreement with City of Oshawa
Transit Executive Committee
The Durham Region Transit Executive Committee will adopt the minutes from its November 6, 2024 meeting, hear a verbal update from General Manager Bill Holmes, and receive the General Manager’s Report #2024‑DRT‑21. The committee will also set the next meeting for January 8, 2025 and then adjourn.
- Adopt minutes from the November 6, 2024 Transit Executive Committee meeting
- Verbal update from Bill Holmes, General Manager, Durham Regional Transit
- Review of Report #2024‑DRT‑21 (General Manager’s Report – December 2024)
- Set next meeting date: Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
- Adjournment of the meeting
Durham Nuclear Health Committee
The Durham Nuclear Health Committee will adopt its agenda and minutes, receive updates on the Darlington New Nuclear Project licence to construct process, and hear a CNSC regulatory oversight report for Darlington and Pickering sites. It will also discuss a climate‑change health assessment for Durham Region and receive community updates from Ontario Power Generation. The meeting concludes with scheduling of future virtual meetings in 2025.
- Adoption of agenda
- Adoption of minutes
- Update on Darlington New Nuclear Project (DNNP) – CNSC staff technical assessment and public hearing for Licence to Construct
- CNSC Regulatory Oversight Report for Darlington and Pickering Nuclear Generating Sites (2023)
- Climate Change and Health in Durham Region: Assessing the Impacts of Extreme Heat
Council Information Package (CIP)
This Council Information Package provides reports and correspondence for review. It includes information on growth trends and the development of a diversity plan for the Durham Regional Police Service Board.
- Report 2024-INFO-80: Monitoring of Growth Trends
- Report 2024-INFO-82: Municipal Diversity Plan for Appointments to the Durham Regional Police Service Board
- Report 2024-INFO-81: Community Awareness Walk to End Intimate Partner Violence 2024
- Correspondence regarding water fluoridation effects from resident Monica Nikopoulos
- Minutes from the November 12, 2024 Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting
Regional Council Meeting
Regional Council will consider by-laws to set 2025 transit fares, authorize borrowing up to $500 million, and establish court clerk fees for out-of-jurisdiction tickets. The meeting also includes reports from the Finance and Administration, Health and Social Services, and Works Committees.
- By-law 2024-050: Sets 2025 lower-tier municipal payment due dates
- By-law 2024-051: Authorizes borrowing up to $500,000,000
- By-law 2024-053: Amends Regional Electric Kick-Scooter by-law
- Supplementary Report: 2025 Transit Fares
- Finance and Administration Committee Report
Council Information Package (CIP)
Durham Regional Council will review a series of information reports from its commissioners. Topics include the Reaching Home federal homelessness funding plan, a Precision Agriculture Field Day, a quarterly report on delegated planning approvals, the Durham Tourism Rural Recreational Cycle Loops Project, and the 2024 Annual Report of the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is for informational purposes only.
- Reaching Home Update – planned federal investments for homelessness (2024‑2028)
- Precision Agriculture Field Day – report from the Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development
- Quarterly Report on the Commissioner’s Delegated Planning Approval Authority (Q3 2024)
- Durham Tourism Rural Recreational Cycle Loops Project – project overview
- 2024 Annual Report of the Chief Public Health Officer of Canada
Council Information Package (CIP)
This Council Information Package provides reports and correspondence for review. The primary item is a memorandum regarding the proclamation of Durham Region's upper tier planning responsibilities pursuant to Bill 23.
- Memorandum on proclamation of Durham Region planning responsibilities pursuant to Bill 23
- Resolutions from other municipalities regarding an Ontario Rural Road Safety Program
- Township of McGarry resolution requesting redistribution of Land Transfer Tax to municipalities
- Township of Puslinch resolution on Provincial Projects and Excess Soil Management Practices
- Town of Midland resolution regarding sustainable funding for small urban municipalities
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a cycling wayfinding strategy and an electric kick scooter by-law extension. Members are also considering motions regarding automated speed enforcement and EV charging stations. A confidential session will address negotiations with Metrolinx for GO stations on the Lakeshore GO East Extension to Bowmanville.
- Durham Region Cycling Wayfinding and Signage Strategy (Report #2024-COW-45)
- Enbridge Franchise Agreement Renewal (Report #2024-COW-44)
- Regional Electric Kick Scooter By-law Extension (Report #2024-COW-46)
- Negotiations with Metrolinx for Design Services Agreement for GO Stations along the Lakeshore GO East Extension to Bowmanville
- Motion regarding the use of automated speed enforcement systems
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance and Administration Committee is meeting to review financial reports regarding tax levies and borrowing for 2025. The body will also consider budget re-allocations for capital projects and transit bus orders.
- 2025 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy (Report #2024-F-19)
- Temporary Borrowing By-Law for 2025 (Report #2024-F-20)
- 2024 Durham Region Transit Bus Order and Capital Project Budget Re-allocations (Report #2024-F-18)
- Fees and Charges By-law for Court Clerk operations (Report #2024-A-17)
- Durham Region Anti-Racism Taskforce Update (Report #2024-A-16)
Council Information Package (CIP)
The Durham Regional Council meeting is an information session. Members will receive the 2023 Annual Waste Management Report, a health information memo dated November 3, 2024, and correspondence from Pickering and Oshawa on anti‑littering, municipal codes of conduct, and the Oshawa Official Plan. No decisions are scheduled; the items are for review and discussion.
- 2023 Annual Waste Management Report (2024-INFO-73)
- Health Information Update memo – November 3, 2024 (Dr. R.J. Kyle)
- Pickering anti‑littering campaign resolution (October 28, 2024)
- Pickering request to strengthen municipal codes of conduct (October 28, 2024)
- Oshawa Official Plan review – Imagine Oshawa (October 28, 2024)
Health and Social Services Committee
The Health and Social Services Committee will hear a presentation on climate change and health, focusing on the impacts of extreme heat in Durham Region. It will consider a report from Regional Paramedic Services about acquiring two Ford Explorer vehicles to support a community program for long‑term care. A confidential report concerning capital projects under the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative will be reviewed. The committee will also adopt the minutes from its October 3, 2024 meeting.
- Presentation – “Assessing the Impacts of Extreme Heat” by Tara Zupancic and Alex Swirski (attachment 5.1)
- Report #2024-MOH-4 – RDPS acquisition of two Ford Explorers for Community Program for Long Term Care
- Confidential Report #2024-SS-11 – Capital projects under the Ontario Priorities Housing Initiative (closed matter)
- Adoption of minutes from the Health and Social Services Committee meeting on October 3, 2024
- No statutory public meetings scheduled
Works Committee
The Works Committee will review a confidential report from the Commissioner of Works recommending expropriation of land required for the Oshawa Zone 4 Reservoir project located at 2981 Grandview Street North. The committee will also consider reports on waste collection contracts and the conveyance of surplus lands. Decisions on these items will be recorded at the November 6, 2024 meeting.
- Confidential Report #2024-W-24 – Expropriation of lands for the Oshawa Zone 4 Reservoir Project at 2981 Grandview Street North
- Report #2024-WR-8 – Sole‑source contract with Miller Waste Systems Inc. for collection of source‑separated organic waste from multi‑residential properties
- Report #2024-W-23 – Declaration of lands as surplus and approval to convey the surplus lands to Asante Canada Inc.
- Report #2024-WR-7 – Response to questions raised by the Municipality of Clarington Council
- Report #2024-WR-8 – Details of the waste collection contract (same as item 2, included for completeness)
Transit Executive Committee
The Transit Executive Committee is meeting to review reports on 2025 transit fares and the 2024 bus order. The body will also discuss a public art pilot project and a joint street outreach initiative with Social Services.
- 2025 Transit Fares (Report #2024-DRT-19)
- Capital Project Budget Reallocations and 2024 Durham Region Transit Bus Order (Report #2024-DRT-17)
- 2024 Transit Network Status Update (Report #2024-DRT-18)
- Durham Region Transit Public Art Pilot Project
- Durham Region Transit and Social Services Street Outreach Joint Initiative
Planning and Economic Development Committee
The Planning and Economic Development Committee will hear two presentations: an Apple Value Chain video series and educational campaign, and the Greater Toronto Airport Authority's 2024 annual update and Pearson LIFT report. It will also review a Bill 23 proclamation update on upper‑tier planning responsibilities and related reports. No decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Presentation – Apple Value Chain Video Series and Educational Campaign (Item 8.2b)
- Presentation – GTAA 2024 Annual Update and Pearson LIFT (Item 8.2a)
- Report – Bill 23 Proclamation Update: Upper‑Tier Planning Responsibilities (Report #2024-P-16)
- Report – Apple Value Chain Video Series and Educational Campaign (Report #2024-EDT-15)
- Report – GTAA 2024 Annual Update and Pearson LIFT (Report #2024-EDT-14)
Council Information Package (CIP)
The Regional Municipality of Durham Council is scheduled to meet virtually on November 1, 2024, to review information reports regarding changes to the Canada-Wide Early Learning and Child Care funding model and odour monitoring at the Carruthers Creek Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station. The agenda also includes correspondence from other municipalities and a petition regarding a sidewalk on Ritson Road.
- Information report on child care funding model changes
- Information report on Carruthers Creek sewage pumping station odour monitoring
- Petition for sidewalk construction on Ritson Road
- Correspondence from Oshawa regarding Official Plan review
- Correspondence from Clarington regarding the Provincial Planning Statement
Council Information Package (CIP)
This meeting is a Council Information Package for the review of reports and correspondence. No decisions are scheduled; the package provides updates on regional projects and resolutions from other municipalities.
- Regional Headquarters Workplace Modernization Update
- Annual Reporting of Commodity Price Hedging Agreements for the 2023 Fiscal Year
- Letter to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding land use planning transition
- Health Information Update memo from the Medical Officer of Health
- Resolutions from other municipalities regarding road safety, forest sector support, and the Canada Community-Building Fund
Council Information Package (CIP)
The council will receive an information report on the region’s submission to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission regarding Ontario Power Generation’s licence application for the Darlington New Nuclear Project (Part 2). No early‑release, confidential, or staff correspondence items are scheduled. The agenda also includes several resolutions passed by other municipalities that are being circulated for the council’s information.
- OPG application for Darlington New Nuclear Project (Part 2) – region’s CNSC submission
- Township of Puslinch resolution recognizing the physician shortage in Ontario
- Township of Baldwin resolution opposing transport of naturally occurring radioactive material to Agnew Lake Tailings Management Area
- Town of Tillsonburg resolution urging continued funding for Southwest Community Transit beyond 2025
- Town of Halton Hills resolution on provincial updates to the Municipal Elections Act
Council Information Package (CIP)
This Council Information Package provides reports and updates for review. It includes notifications for public safety tests and economic updates, as well as minutes from various advisory committees.
- Nuclear public alerting system tests scheduled for October 29 and 30, 2024
- Economic Update regarding anticipated interest rate cuts
- Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee 2024 Farm Tour report
- CityStudio Durham update
- Health Information Update memorandum from the Medical Officer of Health
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will review Durham Region's 2025 Strategic Plan and an update on the Employment Services Transformation Service System. It will consider three reports: revisions to the Seaton Phase 1 Regional Infrastructure Front‑Ending Agreement that add residential units and a water‑supply project, a transfer‑payment agreement with Ontario for helicopter procurement for the Joint Air Support Unit, and recommended amendments to Delegation of Authority By‑Law #004‑2023. The meeting will also hear four member motions on shelter supports for women, federal aid for asylum claimants, food‑bank funding, and harassment of elected officials.
- Revision to Seaton Phase 1 Regional Infrastructure Front‑Ending Agreement to enlarge Prestige Employment Lands, allocate additional residential units, and allow construction of a Seaton Phase 2 water‑supply project as Phase 1
- Transfer Payment Agreement with the Province of Ontario to support helicopter procurement for the Joint Air Support Unit
- Recommended amendments to Delegation of Authority By‑Law #004‑2023
- Motion to enhance shelter supports for women and survivors of intimate partner violence
- Motion requesting federal government support for food banks
Council Information Package (CIP)
Regional Council will receive a draft 2025 Strategic Plan and a report on alcohol and cancer risk. The meeting includes correspondence from other municipalities regarding rideshare services, lithium-ion battery safety, and physician shortages.
- 2025 Draft Strategic Plan presented to Council
- Report on alcohol and cancer risk
- Correspondence on rideshare services transfer to province
- Correspondence on lithium-ion battery safety
- Correspondence on physician shortage campaign
Health and Social Services Committee
The Health and Social Services Committee will hear presentations on the Durham Region Health Department Home Visiting Programs and an update on the Employment Services Transformation Service System. It will also review two reports: an employment services update and a report on unbudgeted provincial funding from the Ministry of Education for the Canada‑Wide Early Learning and Child Care System. No formal resolutions are scheduled for this meeting.
- Presentation: Durham Region Health Department Home Visiting Programs (Item 5.1)
- Presentation: Employment Services Transformation Service System Manager Update (Item 5.2)
- Report #2024-SS-9 – Employment Services Transformation Service System Manager Update
- Report #2024-SS-10 – Unbudgeted Provincial Funding from the Ministry of Education for the Canada‑Wide Early Learning and Child Care System
- Correspondence: City of Pickering – Water testing Services for Private Drinking Water (Item 7.1 A)
Works Committee
The Works Committee will consider a report recommending a lease renewal with Ivanhoe Cambridge II Inc. and 7503067 Canada Inc. for space at 419 King Street West, Suite 180, in Oshawa for use by the Health Department. The committee will also receive two information items: an update on the Durham York Energy Centre 2024 compliance source test and a quarterly long‑term sampling system report. No presentations, waste reports, or advisory resolutions are on the agenda.
- Lease renewal with Ivanhoe Cambridge II Inc. and 7503067 Canada Inc. for 419 King St W, Suite 180, Oshawa (Health Department)
- Information Report #2024-INFO-55 – Durham York Energy Centre 2024 Compliance Source Test Update (receive for information)
- Memorandum – Durham York Energy Centre Q1 2024 Long‑Term Sampling System Report (receive for information)
- Delegation from Peter Barber (Scugog resident) regarding water supply issues in Blackstock
Planning and Economic Development Committee
The Planning and Economic Development Committee is reviewing a provincial decision regarding the 2023 Official Plan and the Envision Durham project. The meeting includes a presentation on regional demographics and socio-economic data.
- Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing notice of decision on the 2023 Official Plan
- Information Report #2024-INFO-57 regarding the Provincial Decision on the New Regional Official Plan
- Report #2024-P-15: Durham Region Profile - Demographics and Socio-Economic Data
- Delegations regarding Envision Durham and the Transportation Master Plan
Council Information Package (CIP)
The Durham Regional Council will receive several information reports, including a climate‑change extreme heat assessment and an update on the Integrated Homelessness System Action Plan. Two confidential reports will be presented: one on integrating the Business Advisory Centre Durham into the regional corporation, and another on an Infrastructure Funding Agreement with the Province of Ontario. Additional municipal correspondence and resolutions from neighbouring municipalities will also be reviewed. No decisions are scheduled for this meeting.
- Confidential Report 2023-EDT-12 – integration of the Business Advisory Centre Durham (BACD) into the regional corporation
- Confidential Report 2024-COW-40 – Infrastructure Funding Agreement with the Province of Ontario
- Information Report 2024-INFO-58 – Climate Change and Health Vulnerability Assessments; Extreme Heat Report
- Information Report 2024-INFO-59 – Update on Durham Region’s Integrated Homelessness System Action Plan
- Municipal resolutions from Town of Ajax on restricting non‑native exotic wild animals and the ‘Solve the Crisis’ campaign
Regional Council Meeting
The Regional Council will adopt minutes from previous meetings, consider a motion to restrict non‑native exotic animals, and review a critical technology upgrade. It will also receive an update on regional financial assistance for an affordable housing project in Clarington. The council will vote on two by‑laws: one to authorize an Infrastructure Funding Agreement with the Province of Ontario and another to repeal the COVID‑19 delegation of authority by‑law. Additional items include committee reports and presentations.
- By‑law 2024-040: authorize the Regional Chair and Clerk to execute an Infrastructure Funding Agreement with the Province of Ontario
- By‑law 2024-041: repeal By‑law 17-2020, the COVID‑19 delegation of authority
- Motion 10.1: request Ontario to adopt regulations restricting keeping of non‑native (exotic) wild animals
- 2024‑DRT‑15: Critical Technology Upgrade
- 2024‑COW‑36: Update on regional financial assistance for an affordable housing project in Clarington
Council Information Package (CIP)
The Council Information Package contains no information or early‑release reports. It includes several pieces of correspondence and resolutions, such as a City of Oshawa letter about a Highway 401 interchange at Townline Road South, a Lake of Bays resolution on updating the Municipal Elections Act, and a City of Stratford resolution supporting family physicians. The package also carries a letter from MPP Jennifer French on the same Highway 401 interchange and minutes from the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee. No items are marked for decision at this meeting.
- City of Oshawa – Highway 401 Interchange at Townline Road South (correspondence dated Sept 12, 2024)
- Lake of Bays – Resolution on Municipal Elections Act update (Council resolution Sept 10, 2024)
- City of Stratford – Resolution supporting family physicians (Council resolution July 31, 2024)
- Jennifer French, MPP – Letter to Minister of Transportation on Highway 401 interchange at Townline Road (dated Sept 17, 2024)
- Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee – Minutes from Sept 10, 2024
Durham Nuclear Health Committee
The Durham Nuclear Health Committee will review environmental monitoring reports for Darlington and Pickering nuclear stations and discuss updates on the Darlington New Nuclear Project public hearings. The committee will also receive a cancer data tracker update and a Port Hope Area Initiative report.
- Review of 2023 Environmental Monitoring Program results
- Review of 2023 Groundwater Monitoring Program results
- Update on Darlington New Nuclear Project public hearings
- Cancer in Durham Region data tracker update
- Port Hope Area Initiative environmental monitoring report
Council Information Package (CIP)
The council will receive a series of information reports, including a compliance update for the Durham York Energy Centre, a report on the exercise of delegated authority by Legal Services, and the provincial decision on the new Regional Official Plan. Staff memoranda will provide a quarterly Long‑Term Sampling System report for the energy centre and a health information update. Updates on the DECAC resolution for pollinator and perennial plots on regional lands will also be discussed. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.
- 2024-INFO-55: Durham York Energy Centre 2024 Compliance Source Test Update
- 2024-INFO-57: Envision Durham – Provincial Decision on the new Regional Official Plan
- 2024-INFO-58: Update on DECAC Resolution – pollinator and perennial plots on regional properties and rights‑of‑way
- Staff memo: Durham York Energy Centre quarterly (Q1 2024) Long‑Term Sampling System Report
- Staff memo: Health Information Update – September 8 2024
Special Meeting of Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss the 2025 Regional Business Plans and Property Tax Supported Budget Guideline. The session includes presentations from regional staff and delegations regarding the operating budget and transit financing.
- Report #2024-COW-39: 2025 Regional Business Plans and Property Tax Supported Budget Guideline
- Delegation from Greg Milosh regarding the 2025 Operating Budget
- Delegations from Unifor Local 222 regarding Transit Long-Term Service and Financing Strategy
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will consider several reports, including a public‑art policy, updates on regional financial assistance for an affordable‑housing project in Clarington, and a request for revitalization funding for a development at 35 Division Street in Oshawa. It will also vote on approval for additional capital financing for Contract T‑1149‑2021 to build Clarington Police Complex Phase 2. Members will discuss motions urging the province to act on the physician shortage and to expand Durham Regional Police Service resources for an anti‑hate‑crime unit.
- Approval for additional capital financing for Contract T‑1149‑2021 for Construction of Clarington Police Complex Phase 2
- Request for regional financial assistance under the Regional Revitalization Program by Atria Development Corp for development at 35 Division Street, Oshawa
- Update on regional financial assistance for the development and construction of an affordable housing project in Clarington
- Public Art and Creative Placemaking Policy and Program report
- Motion requesting the province to recognize the physician shortage in Ontario
Finance and Administration Committee
The Finance and Administration Committee will review the Regional Council Expense Policy (Report #2024-A-13). It will also consider the issuance of debentures on behalf of the Town of Ajax, the Municipality of Clarington and the City of Oshawa (Report #2024-F-17). The meeting includes adoption of minutes from the June 11, 2024 committee meeting.
- Review of Council Expense Policy – Report #2024-A-13
- Review of Debenture Issuance for Ajax, Clarington and Oshawa – Report #2024-F-17
- Adoption of minutes from the June 11, 2024 Finance and Administration Committee meeting
Council Information Package (CIP)
The council will review information reports (none were submitted) and receive a Notice of Decision dated September 3, 2024 from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing concerning the Region of Durham 2023 Official Plan. The meeting also includes correspondence from other municipalities and two informational PDFs on economic updates and web‑asset improvements. No formal decisions are scheduled for this session.
- Notice of Decision (Sept 3 2024) on the Region of Durham 2023 Official Plan – Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
- Economic Update – Geopolitical Uncertainties Offset Rising Hope as Interest Rates and Inflation Fall (2024‑INFO‑53)
- North Durham Economic Development Web Asset Improvements (2024‑INFO‑54)
- City of Brantford resolution on Municipal Codes of Conduct and Enforcement (passed Aug 27 2024)
- Town of Plympton‑Wyoming resolution supporting the Canada Community‑Building Fund (passed Aug 28 2024)
Health and Social Services Committee
The Health and Social Services Committee will meet on September 5, 2024. It will adopt the minutes from the June 6, 2024 meeting and consider two Social Services reports: one on accelerating detailed design services for Christine Crescent in Oshawa and 1635 Dundas Street Phase 2 in Whitby, and another on naming the new 200‑bed long‑term care home in Seaton. No health reports, presentations, delegations, or statutory public meetings are on the agenda.
- Adopt minutes from the Health and Social Services Committee meeting on June 6, 2024
- Report #2024-SS-7 – Accelerating detailed design services for Christine Crescent, Oshawa and 1635 Dundas Street Phase 2, Whitby
- Report #2024-SS-8 – Naming of the new 200‑bed long‑term care home located in Seaton
- No statutory public meetings scheduled
- No health reports to be considered
Transit Executive Committee
The Transit Executive Committee is meeting to discuss operational updates and policy changes. The agenda includes a report on a critical technology upgrade and an updated policy for surveillance systems in transit vehicles.
- Updated Surveillance System in Durham Region Transit Vehicles Policy (Report #2024-DRT-14)
- Critical Technology Upgrade (Report #2024-DRT-15)
- General Manager's Report - September 2024 (Report #2024-DRT-13)
- Presentation on Data Driven Excellence
- Delegation from resident Phil Donohue regarding monthly management reports
Planning and Economic Development Committee
The Planning and Economic Development Committee will hear a presentation on the Durham Tourism Five Year Action Plan and review several reports, including carbon‑offset opportunities for agriculture, the tourism plan itself, and a municipal accommodation tax proposal. The committee will also consider a proposed amendment to the Ontario Building Code from the Environment and Climate Advisory Committee.
- Presentation: Durham Tourism Five Year Action Plan (Item 5.1)
- Report #2024-P-14: Overview of Carbon Offset Opportunities for the Agriculture Sector
- Report #2024-EDT-12: Durham Tourism Five Year Action Plan
- Report #2024-EDT-13: Municipal Accommodation Tax and formation of Tourism Municipal Services Corporations
- DECAC Resolution 09032024: Proposed Amendments to the Ontario Building Code
Council Information Package (CIP)
The council will receive information reports from the Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development, including the New Provincial Planning Statement 2024 and a quarterly report on delegated planning approvals. No early release, confidential, staff, or municipal correspondence items are included. The meeting is otherwise procedural with no items selected for action.
- New Provincial Planning Statement, 2024 (information report)
- Quarterly Report – Commissioner’s Delegated Planning Approval Authority (Q2 2024)
- Resolution from Whitewater Region supporting South Bruce Peninsula on ineligible sources recycling
- Resolution from Whitewater Region supporting Pembroke on mental health and addictions
- Resolution from Baldwin/Nairn and Hyman on transport of naturally occurring radioactive material at Agnew Lake
Council Information Package (CIP)
The council will receive the 2024‑INFO‑50 H1 Semi‑Annual Report covering Jan‑June 2024, which includes the Budget Management Policy, Purchasing By‑law and delegated authority related to the COVID‑19 pandemic. A health memo from Dr. R.J. Kyle provides a health information update for August 18, 2024. The package also contains several letters of support from other municipalities on health, infrastructure and funding matters, but no items have been selected for council action at this meeting.
- 2024‑INFO‑50 H1 Semi‑Annual Report Jan‑June 2024 (budget management policy, purchasing by‑law, COVID‑19 delegated authority)
- Memorandum from Dr. R.J. Kyle – Health Information Update – August 18, 2024
- Letter of Support – Township of Terrace Bay – AMO OMA Joint Health Resolution
- Letter of Support – Municipality of West Nipissing – Sustainable Infrastructure Funding for Small Rural Municipalities
- Letter of Support – Quinte West – Request for Canada Community‑Building Fund supplement
Council Information Package (CIP)
The Durham Regional Council will receive an information report (2024‑INFO‑49) on climate‑change health vulnerability assessments. It will also review several resolutions from neighboring municipalities, including Markham's Stouffville GO Transit corridor line and multiple requests for additional funding to address physician shortages and legal system needs. No other reports or items are listed for discussion.
- 2024‑INFO‑49 Commissioner and Medical Officer of Health report on Climate Change Health Vulnerability Assessments
- City of Markham – resolution on the Reimagine the Stouffville GO Transit Corridor Line
- Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury – resolution requesting additional funding to address Ontario’s physician shortage
- Township of Red Rock – resolution requesting additional funding to Ontario’s legal system
- Township of Lake of Bays – resolution requesting additional funding to address Ontario’s physician shortage
Council Information Package (CIP)
The council will receive a health information update memo dated August 5, 2024 from Dr. R. J. Kyle, the Regional Medical Officer of Health. It will also review several resolutions passed by other municipalities, including Toronto's calls for provincial support for family physicians and renovation licensing, Caledon's support for family physicians and exotic animal regulations, and Plympton‑Wyoming's focus on underserviced cellular communications. No information reports or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.
- Staff memorandum: Health Information Update – August 5, 2024 (Dr. R. J. Kyle)
- City of Toronto resolution requesting provincial support for family physicians
- City of Toronto resolution on renovation licences and tenant relocation by‑law
- Town of Caledon resolution supporting family physicians (in support of Town of Petrolia and City of Bellville)
- Town of Plympton‑Wyoming resolution on underserviced cellular communications
Council Information Package (CIP)
The council’s agenda contains no information, early release, confidential, staff or municipal reports. It includes a series of resolutions from other municipalities covering library funding, well‑testing, wastewater, lithium‑ion battery safety, physician shortages, asset retirement, rural funding, forest sector support, and water‑testing policy, as well as a TRCA policy consultation summary. No items are slated for decision at this meeting.
- St. Charles – Resolution supporting increased funding to libraries and museums
- St. Charles – Resolution supporting phase‑out of free private well testing
- Township of North Dundas – Resolution urging recognition of physician shortage
- Municipality of Wawa – Resolution endorsing asset retirement obligations
- TRCA – Resolution on 2023‑2024 policy consultation summary
Council Information Package (CIP)
The council will review several information reports, including an update on federal funding received under the Interim Housing Assistance Program and quarterly program reports. A health information memo from the Medical Officer of Health will be presented. The package also includes resolutions from the County of Frontenac urging provincial action on physician shortages and from the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury requesting a province‑wide long‑service medal program for police and paramedics.
- 2024-INFO-47 – IHAP Update: federal funding under the Interim Housing Assistance Program
- 2024-INFO-48 – Q2 Program Reports
- Health Information Update memo from Dr. R. J. Kyle, Medical Officer of Health
- County of Frontenac resolution urging provincial recognition of physician shortage
- Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury resolution requesting province‑wide long‑service medals for police and paramedics
Council Information Package (CIP)
The council will receive an information report containing the Annual Development Charges Reserve Fund statement. It will also review minutes from the Accessibility Advisory Committee (June 25, 2024) and the Durham Region Anti‑Racism Taskforce (June 27, 2024). Additionally, the package includes resolutions supporting Stratford’s Accessible Ontario by 2025 initiative and the Township of Larder Lake’s Social and Economic Prosperity Review. No items are listed for decision at this meeting.
- Annual Development Charges Reserve Fund statement (2024‑INFO‑46)
- Resolution supporting Stratford – Accessible Ontario by 2025
- Resolution supporting Township of Larder Lake – Social and Economic Prosperity Review
- Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes (June 25, 2024)
- Durham Region Anti‑Racism Taskforce minutes (June 27, 2024)
Council Information Package (CIP)
This Council Information Package contains reports and correspondence for council review. Key items include an update on the opioid crisis and a recommendation to discontinue the Private Well Testing Program and close Public Health Laboratories. The package also includes economic updates and various resolutions from other Ontario municipalities.
- Information report on the opioid crisis
- Economic update regarding Bank of Canada rate cuts
- Recommendation to discontinue Private Well Testing Program and close Public Health Laboratories
- Proposed 2025–2026 TRCA meeting schedule
- Municipal correspondence regarding infrastructure funding, lithium-ion batteries, and water affordability
Council Information Package (CIP)
This Council Information Package contains reports and correspondence for council review. It includes a regional response to proposed changes to the Durham Regional Official Plan and a report on opioid-related toxicity deaths in Ontario shelters. The package also presents resolutions from other municipalities regarding topics such as e-scooters and lithium-ion battery regulations.
- Response to MMAH regarding Durham Regional Official Plan modifications
- Report on opioid-related toxicity deaths within Ontario shelters
- Pickering resolution regarding a shared E-scooter pilot program
- Resolution regarding regulations for lithium-ion battery use
- Durham Regional Police Services Board 2023 Annual Report
Council Information Package (CIP)
This information package contains reports and correspondence for council review. It includes a report on a pollinator giveaway project and a health update from the Medical Officer of Health. The package also presents resolutions from other Ontario municipalities regarding infrastructure funding and animal regulations.
- Pollinator Giveaway Project information report
- Health Information Update memo from the Medical Officer of Health
- Resolutions regarding infrastructure funding for small and rural municipalities
- Township of Brock resolution on non-native exotic wild animals
- 9-1-1 Management Board minutes from May 28, 2024
Regional Council Meeting
The Regional Council will review motions requesting regional funding for traffic signals across all eight municipalities and a revitalization grant for the Bond/St. Event Centre. Presentations include updates on the Durham Regional Police Service and affordable housing design at 1635 Dundas Street East. The agenda also includes a delegation regarding property taxes.
- Motion for a revitalization grant to the Bond/St. Event Centre in Oshawa
- Motion requesting regional funding for traffic signals across all eight municipalities
- Presentation on community engagement and design for 1635 Dundas Street East
- $26,200.00 debenture for drainage works in Uxbridge
- Delegation regarding property taxes
Durham Nuclear Health Committee
The committee will review progress reports from Ontario Power Generation regarding the refurbishment of the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station and Small Modular Reactor development. Members will also receive a Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission decision concerning the project's environmental assessment.
- CNSC decision on Darlington New Nuclear Project environmental assessment
- Progress report on Small Modular Reactor (SMR) development at Darlington
- Progress report on Darlington Nuclear Generating Station refurbishment
- Community updates from Pickering and Darlington Nuclear Generating Stations
Council Information Package (CIP)
The Council is reviewing a memorandum regarding the Regional Works Depot Rationalization and Asset Renewal Implementation Strategy. The agenda also includes an information report on the 2023 Health Check Up! and minutes from the 911 Management Board meeting.
- Regional Works Depot Rationalization and Asset Renewal Implementation Strategy memorandum
- 2023 Health Check Up! information report
- 911 Management Board meeting minutes from May 28, 2024
- Correspondence regarding Champlain Bridge Replacement in West Nipissing
- Correspondence regarding provincial water testing services from Larder Lake
Council Information Package (CIP)
This information package contains a health update from the Medical Officer of Health and communications from other municipalities. It also includes minutes from the Accessibility Advisory Committee.
- Health Information Update from the Medical Officer of Health
- City of Oshawa comments on Bill 185 and Provincial Planning Statement
- Township of Scugog resolution regarding settlement area boundary expansion
- Resolutions from Cochrane and Kearney regarding private well water testing
- Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes from May 28, 2024
Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole will discuss several reports regarding regional infrastructure and housing developments. Topics include a rail service extension to Bowmanville and redevelopment feasibility for local housing sites. The meeting also covers updates on paramedic services in Pickering and energy conservation plans.
- Municipal Infrastructure Agreement with Metrolinx for rail service extension to Bowmanville
- Financial assistance request for rental apartment development at 135 Bruce Street, Oshawa
- Additional capital financing for the Seaton Paramedic Services Response Station in Pickering
- Funding request for land acquisition near Long Sault Conservation Area in Clarington
- Redevelopment feasibility analysis for housing sites at Malaga Road and Christine Crescent
Finance and Administration Committee
The committee will consider an agreement with PowerON Energy Solutions LP regarding electrification infrastructure for Durham Region Transit. The agenda also includes updates to the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and changes to budget process by-laws. Additionally, a resident is scheduled to speak regarding property taxes.
- Agreement with PowerON Energy Solutions LP for transit electrification infrastructure
- Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) Plan Update
- Business Plans and Budget Process and Procedural By-law Updates
- Extension of Managed Services and Maintenance Contracts for Voice Equipment
- Property tax delegation from resident Mr. Glass
Council Information Package (CIP)
This information package contains resolutions from other municipalities regarding official plans, natural gas, and infrastructure funding. It also includes recent meeting minutes from regional agricultural, transit, and waste management advisory committees.
- City of Pickering Official Plan Review resolution
- City of Pickering natural gas for rural communities resolution
- Infrastructure funding resolutions from Lanark Highlands and Pelee
- Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee minutes
- Transit Advisory Committee minutes
Health and Social Services Committee
The committee will review updates regarding paramedic services, senior safety programs, and the Integrated Homelessness System Action Plan. Agenda items also include reports on vehicle standardization for emergency response and extending pharmacy services for four long-term care homes.
- Extension of Medisystem Pharmacy Limited agreement for four long-term care homes
- Vehicle standardization and upfitting for emergency response programs
- Update on the Integrated Homelessness System Action Plan
- Presentation on the Emotional Model of Care in Long-Term Care
- Update on Hospice Whitby - Roger Anderson House
Transit Executive Committee
The Transit Executive Committee is reviewing reports on the resumption of integrated trips for specialized transit and the U-Pass negotiation framework. The committee will also receive correspondence regarding Lakeshore East Line service levels and arterial road service.
- Resumption of Integrated Trips for Specialized Transit
- U-Pass Negotiation Framework
- Metrolinx response on Lakeshore East Line service levels
- Resident correspondence regarding arterial road service
- General Manager's Report - June 2024
Works Committee
The committee will consider unbudgeted funding requests for a property repurchase in Sunderland and utility relocations in Oshawa. The agenda also includes discussions regarding surplus lands in Whitby and engineering services for Lake Ridge Road widening.
- Unbudgeted funding for property repurchase at 135 Albert Street, Sunderland
- Unbudgeted capital project financing for utility relocation at Highway 401 and Wilson Road South, Oshawa
- Declaration of surplus lands near Taunton Road West and Des Newman Boulevard, Whitby
- Engineering services for widening Lake Ridge Road (Regional Road 23) at Rossland Road
- Proposal to increase Durham York Energy Centre throughput to 160,000 tonnes per year
Planning and Economic Development Committee
The committee will hold a statutory public meeting regarding an application by Lafarge Canada Inc. to expand an aggregate resource extraction area in the Township of Uxbridge. The agenda also includes discussions on regional comments regarding the Federal Airport Lands MZO in Pickering and updates on local food and arts initiatives.
- Lafarge Canada Inc. application to expand Aggregate Resource Extraction Area #30 (OPA 2024-001)
- Regional comments on Federal Airport Lands MZO in the City of Pickering
- Ontario Northlander Station Strategic Case in Beaverton
- Arts and Culture Mapping Report presentation
- Local Food in Durham Region annual update