General Government Committee

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add Kirk Kemp as a delegation regarding Item 9.1, Durham Region Hospice Grant, and the Agenda be altered to consider Item 9.1 immediately following Kirk Kemp's delegation.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add an Agenda Item to the Closed Session portion of the meeting regarding a Greenbelt Land Update.

That the Delegation of Kirk Kemp, regarding Item 9.1, Durham Region Hospice Grant, be received with thanks.

That the Committee recess for five minutes.

That the Presentation of Linda J. Laliberte, CPA, CGA, CAO/Secretary Treasurer, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, Regarding an Overview of the Legislative Changes in the Conservation Authorities Act , be received with thanks.

That the Presentation of Peter Moreira, Chief of Police, Vidal Chavannes, Director, and Dr. Amanda Couture-Carron, Senior Strategic Planner, Durham Regional Police Service, Regarding Durham Regional Police Service Strategic Plan 2024 , be received with thanks.

That the Delegation of Yuri Castillo and Allison Schizkoske, The Salvation Army, regarding The Salvation Army in Bowmanville , be received with thanks.

That the Committee recess until 1:00 p.m.

That the items listed in Section 6, be approved in accordance with the agenda, except for items 6.2.7 and 6.2.9.

That Report PWD-007-23 and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That staff be directed to build into the Clarington Traffic Calming Policy the following standards – 40 km/hr on residential streets and 30 km/hr in school zones; and That all interested parties listed in Report PWD-007-23 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (6) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo Absent (1) Councillor Rang

That Report PWD-010-23 be received; That the additional staffing resources outlined within this report be approved by Council, with the exception of the Supervisor position, to effectively manage the new level of service, as directed; and That all interested parties listed in Report PWD-010-23 be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (1) Councillor Traill No (5) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo Absent (1) Councillor Rang

That Report PWD-010-23 be received; That the additional staffing resources outlined within this report be approved by Council to effectively manage the new level of service, as directed; and That all interested parties listed in Report PWD-010-23 be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (5) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo No (1) Councillor Traill Absent (1) Councillor Rang

That Report PWD-009-23 and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Council approve the use of $10,000 from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund for the removal of all existing solar lights and poles from the Bowmanville Leash Free Park; That Staff be directed to use the existing solar lighting at the Rhonda Park Pathway; That the appropriate source of funding be identified for the reinstallation cost of the solar lighting; and That all interested parties listed in Report PWD-009-23 be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report PWD-009-23 and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Council approve the use of $10,000 from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund for the removal of all existing solar lights and poles from the Bowmanville Leash Free Park; That Staff be directed to use the existing solar lighting at the Newcastle Leash Free Park; That the relocation of the solar lighting for the Newcastle Leash Free Park, be funded from the Capital Works Reserve Fund; That Staff investigate a hardwired lighting system for the Bowmanville Leash Free park and the source of funding for the project; and That all interested parties listed in Report PWD-009-23 be advised of Council’s decision.

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing two matters that deals with: a matter that deals with advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose; information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them; a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization; a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetary value or potential monetary value; a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That the meeting adjourn at 2:51 p.m.

Where hospice provides meaningful end-of-life care, in a home-like setting, for individuals facing a palliative diagnosis; Whereas the Municipality is a willing host of Durham Region Hospice – Clarington, and has donated surplus land and a grant to offset development charges, to support the project; and Whereas due to escalating construction costs, Durham Region Hospice – Clarington requires additional financial support to build this location. Now therefore be it resolved that staff be directed to provide a $1,250,000 grant to Durham Region Hospice – Clarington, to support construction efforts; That the funds be sourced from the Strategic Capital Reserve Fund; and That the funds be repaid to the Reserve Fund through annual tax levy contributions of $125,000. Yes (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Traill, Councillor Woo, and Councillor Zwart Absent (1): Councillor Rang

That Report PWD-010-23 be received; That the additional staffing resources outlined within this report be approved by Council to effectively manage the new level of service, as directed; and That all interested parties listed in Report PWD-010-23 be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Woo, and Councillor Zwart No (1): Councillor Traill Absent (1): Councillor Rang

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing two matters that deals with:  a matter that deals with advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose;  information explicitly supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board by Canada, a province or territory or a Crown agency of any of them;  a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization; September 11, 2023 General Government Committee Minutes  a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetary value or potential monetary value;  a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations