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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReport #1 10/07/2013 (tqtkqgt0n REPORT #1 REPORT TO COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 21, 2013 SUBJECT: GENERAL PURPOSE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING OF MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2013 RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. RECEIVE FOR INFORMATION (a) Sponsorship Request from CityTV for On Site Coverage of Salmon Transfer 2. PRESENTATION OF AUDREY ANDREWS, MANAGER, LOCAL DIVERSITY AND IMMIGRATION PARTNERSHIP COUNCIL, REGION OF DURHAM, REGARDING THE 2012 HIGHLIGHTS OF THE LOCAL DIVERSITY AND IMMIGRATION PARTNERSHIP COUNCIL AND THE FIRST COMMUNITY REPORT CARD THAT the presentation of Audrey Andrews, Manager, Local Diversity and Immigration Partnership Council, Region of Durham, regarding the 2012 Highlights of the Local Diversity and Immigration Partnership Council and the First Community Report Card, be received with thanks. 3. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING SYMBOL APPLICANT: 1494339 ONTARIO LIMITED THAT Report PSD-058-13 be received; THAT the application submitted on behalf of 1494339 Ontario Limited to remove the (H) Holding Symbol be approved and that the By-law attached to Report PSD-058-13 to remove the (H) Holding Symbol be passed; THAT Council's decision and a copy of Report PSD-058-13 be forwarded to the Region of Durham and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC); and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-058-13 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T 905-623-3379 Report #1 - 2 - October 21, 2013 4. APPLICATION FOR REMOVAL OF HOLDING SYMBOL APPLICANT: DEVON DOWNS DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED THAT Report PSD-059-13 be received; THAT the application submitted by Devon Downs Developments Limited to remove the (H) Holding Symbol be approved and that the By-law attached to Report PSD-059-13 to remove the (H) Holding Symbol be passed; THAT Council's decision and a copy of Report PSD-059-13 be forwarded to the Region of Durham and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC); and THAT all interested parties listed in Report PSD-059-13 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 5. VOLUNTEER PROGRAM — CLARINGTON ANIMAL SHELTER THAT Report CLD-025-13 be received; THAT staff be authorized to implement a volunteer program at the Clarington Animal Shelter effective November 1, 2013; THAT staff be authorized to modify the volunteer program model as required to meet the needs of the Shelter and comply with health and safety requirements while not infringing on contractual agreements; THAT staff report back in one year on the progress of the volunteer program; and THAT all interested parties listed in Report CLD-025-13 be advised of Council's decision. 6. REQUEST FOR REPORT —ADDITIONAL PARKING ENFORCEMENT THAT the Municipal Clerk's Department provide a report on By-law Enforcement including parking enforcement with information on overtime costs, potential for hiring additional staff or contracting out, and detailing areas of major concern including the number of open cases, number of calls, and subject matter. 7. LIST OF APPLICATIONS FOR CANCELLATIONS, REDUCTION APPORTIONMENT, WRITE OFFS OR REFUND OF TAXES THAT Report FND-015-13 be received; and THAT the list attached to Report FND-015-13 of applications for cancellation, reduction, apportionments, write-offs or refund of taxes be approved. Report #1 - 3 - October 21, 2013 8. COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY THAT the communications strategy as set out in Report CAO-010-13 be approved; THAT Staff be directed to report back on the proposed policy on what Staff communicates to the media, in particular `who can say what' and under what. circumstances; and THAT this report be due back by the November 11, 2013 General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting.