General Government Committee

That the delegation by David Moss, St. Paul's United Church/St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Regarding Winter Warming Centre Extension of Hours, be

That the Committee recess for 10 minutes.

That all items listed in Section 6, with the exception of items 6.7 and 6.9, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda.

That Report PUB-014-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Council direct Staff to immediately install expanded collapse area fencing and put in place additional security measures to mitigate risk; That the remaining funds held in the General Capital Reserve for Camp 30 repairs and maintenance, approximately $200,000 be made available for proposed risk mitigations; That the Staff Report in October 2025, regarding Camp 30, includes options for the cost of demolition and where the $4.5 million for stabilization may come from; and That all interested parties listed in Report PUB-014-25, be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report CAO-015-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Council endorse the five-year action plan for short-term recommendations in the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan; That Council direct Staff to bring forward capital and operating budget requests through the annual budget process to implement the five-year action plan outlined in this report; That Council direct Staff to identify staffing and equipment requirements along with requests for capital funds for design and construction of new parks and facilities to ensure Council has the full financial impact before approval is granted; That Council direct Staff to report back annually on implementation progress; That Staff investigate the addition of indoor ice surfaces in South Courtice; and That all interested parties listed in Report CAO-015-25, be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (6) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo Absent (1) Councillor Traill

That Report PUB-010-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Council approve the budget from the rate stabilization reserve; That Staff continue to collaborate with VAC Staff to undertake a commemorative garden as presented in May 2025 report and approve $10,000 to facilitate its design and construction; That Staff report back on how to achieve the following two options: That Soper Creek Park be renamed to Marie Hubbard Park, or alternatively, the Soper Creek Trail to Marie Hubbard Trail; and that $12,000 be allocated for updated signage in the newly designated areas; and That, as part of expanding visual arts programming, staff collaborate with the Visual Arts Centre (VAC) on the design and construction of a deck to support summer theatre and related activities; and that the deck be named in recognition of Marie Hubbard as part of the 50th anniversary in summer of 2026. The estimated cost of construction is $73,500 to $120,750 depending on materials selected. That all interested parties listed in Report PUB-010-25, be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report LGS-030-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the resignation of Michael Kamstra, from the Accessibility Advisory Committee, Rochelle Thomas and Dione Valentine from the Anti-Black Racism Advisory, Jennifer Bheemsingh and Dory Strikwerda from the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee, and Rochelle Thomas from the Diversity Advisory Committee, be received with thanks; That Sandra Kearns be appointed to the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed; That the Committee consider the applications, in accordance with the Board/Committee Management Policy, for appointments to the Accessibility Advisory Committee, Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee, and Diversity Advisory Committee, and that the vote be conducted to appoint the citizen representatives for a term ending December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed; and That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-030-25 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That the appointment for the Diversity Advisory Committee be

Whereas democracy is healthy when everyone is able to participate fully and safely and contribute to the well-being of their community; And whereas we are witnessing the dissolution of democratic discourse and respectful debate across all levels of government and in neighbouring jurisdictions; And whereas Ontario’s municipally elected officials are dealing with increasingly hostile, unsafe work environments, facing threats and harassment; And whereas social media platforms have exacerbated disrespectful dialogue, negative commentary, and toxic engagement, which disincentivize individuals, especially women and candidates from diverse backgrounds, from running for office; And whereas better decisions are made when democracy is respectful and constructive and the voices of diverse genders, identities, ethnicities, races, sexual orientations, ages and abilities are heard and represented around municipal council tables; And whereas the Association of Municipalities of Ontario’s Healthy Democracy Project has identified concerning trends with fewer people voting in local elections and running for municipal office; And whereas, in 2024, female elected representatives from across Halton formed a group called H.E.R. (Halton Elected Representatives), which pledged to speak out against harassment and negativity in politics and call on elected officials to uphold the highest standards of conduct; And whereas H.E.R. Halton has launched a campaign called “Elect Respect” to promote the impor

That Staff investigate and report back on practices in peer municipalities of reporting on expenses of elected representatives and provide options for Clarington Council to consider. Yes (6) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo Absent (1) Councillor Traill

That the meeting adjourn at 11:53 a.m.

That Staff investigate and report back on practices in peer municipalities of reporting on expenses of elected representatives and provide options for Clarington Council to consider. Yes (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor Woo, and Councillor Zwart Absent (1): Councillor Traill