General Purpose and Administration Committee

THAT the presentation by Inspector Ryan Connolly and S/Sgt Lox Colquhoun, Durham Regional Police Services, regarding the Durham Regional Police Services North Division - 2021 Strategic Community Plan, be received.

THAT the presentation by Alia Tulloch, Region of Durham, regarding the Durham Region School Travel Planning Program, be received.

THAT the presentation by Nick Swerdferger, Barry Bryan Associates and Robert Lockhart, The Rethink Group, regarding the Blackstock Recreation Complex Preliminary Design, be received.

1. That Report PWIS-2021-017, Blackstock Recreation Complex Preliminary Design, be received; 2. That the preliminary design for replacement and expansion of the Blackstock Recreation Complex, be received for information; and 3. That staff review options for an application for funding under the Federal Green and Inclusive Community Building Grant, related to the proposed replacement of the arena and the expansion of the facilities at the Blackstock Recreation Complex, and report back to Council on the recommended option.

THAT the items listed under Section 10, Consent Agenda, be approved, save and except items 10.1.1, 10.1.3, 10.1.6, 10.1.8. 10.1.9, and 10.2.1.

1. That Report FIN-2021-008, Federal Gas Tax Funding – 2020 Expenditures, be received; 2. That the Federal government be requested to commit additional funds to permanently increase the level of gas tax funding for municipalities; and 3. That this resolution be forwarded to MPP Lindsey Park, Federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland, Ontario Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy and Ontario Minister of Housing and Municipal Affairs Steve Clark.

1. That Report FIN-2021-011, Building Permit Fees Annual Report for 2020, be received.

1. That Report FIN-2021-014, Low Income Property Tax Rebate – 2021 Pilot Program, be received; 2. That the implementation of the proposed pilot program be approved; and 3. That the application form be posted on the Township’s website to facilitate public access.

1. That Report PWIS-2021-016, , be received; and 2. That the By-law appended as provided as Attachment to Report No. PWIS-2021-016, to dedicate Marguerite Avenue as public highway, be adopted.

THAT the correspondence received from the Town of Whitby regarding Resolution # 123-21, Highway 412 and 418 Tolls be endorsed.

THAT the Proclamations Issued by the Mayor's Office for the Month of May, 2021, be received.

THAT this meeting be adjourned.