The Regional Municipality of Durham
COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKAGE

Friday, March 15, 2024 at 8:00 A.m. - 9:00 A.m.

Virtual

If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2097.

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1.

Information Reports

1.1

2024-INFO-13 Chief Administrative Officer

• The Region’s submission to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) regarding Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) application to amend its power reactor operating licence for the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station to allow for the commercial production of cobalt-60

1.2

2024-INFO-14 Chief Administrative Officer

• re: 2023 Annual Report – Empowering the Community: Durham’s Nuclear Sector Strategy 2022-2032

1.3

2024-INFO-15 Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioner of Social Services

• “Blueprint for More and Better Housing” - Overview of the Task Force Report for Housing and Climate

1.4

2024-INFO-16 Commissioner and Medical Officer of Health

• Prescribing Patterns, Substance Use Disorder Diagnoses, and Access to Treatment Prior to Substance-Related Toxicity Deaths in Ontario

2.

Early Release Reports

Early release reports will be considered at the April 2, 2024, Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting

2.1

2024-P-** Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development

• Decision Meeting Report - Application to Amend the Durham Official Plan, submitted by Clark Consulting Services, on behalf of Thornlea Holsteins Ltd., to permit the severance of a farm dwelling rendered surplus as a result of the consolidation of non-abutting farm properties, in the Municipality of Clarington, File: OPA 2023-002 (Regional Official Plan Amendment #198).

3.

Confidential Reports Authorized for Release

There are no Confidential Reports.

4.

Staff Correspondence

There is no Staff Correspondence.

5.

Durham Municipalities Correspondence

5.1

City of Oshawa

• Resolution passed at their Council meeting held on February 26, 2024, regarding Pilot Curbside Giveaway Event

6.

Other Municipalities Correspondence/Resolutions

6.1

Municipality of Markstay-Warren

• Resolution passed at their Council meeting held on February 20, 2024, regarding Cemetery Transfer/Abandonment Administration & Management Support

6.2

Town of Hanover

• Resolution passed at their Council meeting held on February 20, 2024, in support of the resolution by the Municipality of Wawa regarding Support of Bill C-130 and Amendments to Subsections 118.06 (2) and 118.07 (2) of the Income Tax Act (Tax Credit for Volunteer Firefighters)

6.3

Township of Amaranth

• Resolution passed at their Council meeting held on February 21, 2024, requesting that the Province of Ontario pause the advancement on proposed highway 413 and redirect funding to support municipal infrastructure costs and housing construction initiatives

6.4

Town of Goderich

• Resolution passed at their Council meeting held on February 26, 2024, calling upon both the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) and the Ontario Good Roads Association 

6.5

Township of Limerick

• Resolution passed at their Council meeting held on February 26, 2024, in support of the resolution by the Town of Hanover regarding Social and Economic Prosperity Review

6.6

Township of Limerick

• Resolution passed at their Council meeting held on February 26, 2024, in support of the resolution by the Municipality of Calvin regarding a review of the National Fire Fighting Strategy

6.7

Town of Aurora

• Resolution passed at their Council meeting held on February 27, 2024, regarding Use of Strong Mayor Powers to Alter Structure of Council and/or Committee Meetings

6.8

Town of Aurora

• Resolution passed at their Council meeting held on February 27, 2024, in support of the call of action the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) has submitted to the Government of Ontario to introduce legislation to strengthen Municipal Codes of Conduct and compliance with them, in consultation with Municipal Governments

6.9

Town of Aurora

• Resolution passed at their Council meeting held on February 27, 2024, regarding a request for Amenity Sharing Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with School Boards for Evening/Weekend Gymnasium Use

6.10

Town of Cobourg

• Resolution passed at their Council meeting held on February 28, 2024, in support of the resolution by the County of Renfrew regarding affordability of water and wastewater systems in rural and small urban municipalities

6.11

Town of Cobourg

• Resolution passed at their Council meeting held on February 28, 2024, requesting that Subsection 27(16) of the Ontario Heritage Act be amended

6.12

City of Quinte West

• Resolution passed at their Council meeting held on March 6, 2023, regarding Housing Funding

6.13

Town of Grimsby

• Resolution passed at their Council meeting held on March 4, 2024, endorsing the resolution by the County of Northumberland regarding support for amendment to the Occupational Health and Safety Act to Clarify the Definition of Employer

6.14

Town of Grimsby

• Resolution passed at their Council meeting held on March 4, 2024, endorsing the resolution by the County of Prince Edward regarding support for a review of the Ontario Works and Ontario Disability Support Program Financial Assistance Rates

6.15

Township ofMcMurrich/Monteith

• Resolution passed at their Council meeting held on March 5, 2024, in support of the resolution by the Municipality of St. Charles, calling on the Province of Ontario’s Ministry of Labour, Training and Immigration and Skilled Trades to fully fund the Municipal Equipment Operator Course in 2024 through the Skills Development Fund

6.16

Town of Kearney

• Resolution passed at their Council meeting held on March 7, 2024, in support of the resolution by Puslinch Council, the Township of Tay and Township of Clearview regarding Cemetery Transfer/Abandonment Administration & Management Support

7.

Miscellaneous Correspondence

7.1

Durham Regional PoliceServices Board (DRPSB)

• Public Agenda – March 18, 2024

8.

Advisory / Other Committee Minutes

8.1

Durham Environment and Climate Advisory Committee (DECAC) minutes

• February 13, 2024

8.2

Durham Region Anti-RacismTaskforce (DRART) minutes

• February 22, 2024

 

 

 

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