Special General Government Committee

That the Delegation by Libby Racansky, be

That Report CAO-004-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Staff be directed to receive, and consider, comments from the public and Council regarding the draft Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan and prepare a subsequent recommendation report for the meeting of October 28, 2024; and That all interested parties listed in Report CAO-004-24, and any delegations, be advised of Council’s decision.

Whereas the 2024-2027 Clarington Strategic Plan identified three unique community spaces as priorities for Council and the community – the Bowmanville Park on the former Zoo Lands, the Camp 30 Cafeteria Building, and the development of the Courtice waterfront; And whereas there is significant investment required to move these items forward; Now therefore be it resolved that Communications Staff be directed to include a question about ranking the priority of the funding requests for the Bowmanville Zoo Park, the Camp 30 Cafeteria building, and the development of the Courtice waterfront; on the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan public engagement survey to be open from September 17 to October 6; That the survey be widely promoted to the community; That Staff report back to Council with the results of the survey to help inform decision-making on these projects; and That all interested parties be notified of Council’s decision. Yes (7) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo

That the Agenda be altered to consider Item 7.1, Delegation by Marilyn Morawetz, Chair, Jury Lands Foundation, and Jeremy Freiberger, Cultural Strategist, CoBALT Connects, Regarding Request for Support for Federal Legacy Grant Application, at this time.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to replace the Delegation of Marilyn Morawetz, Chair, Jury Lands Foundation, with David Crome.

That Report PUB-012-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received for information; That Council endorse, in principle, the Jury Lands Foundation’s Legacy Grant application and direct Jury Lands Foundation to provide the completed Legacy Fund application for review for the September 23 Council meeting; That the Deputy CAO/Solicitor is authorized to execute a ten-year lease with the Jury Lands Foundation for the portion of the Camp 30 property owned by the Municipality, with the form and content substantially in accordance with the draft document provided to the Jury Lands Foundation on August 16, 2024; That Council consider the financial investment required to stabilize the cafeteria building as part of future plans for the Jury Lands; and any decision be

That the Committee recess until the Planning and Development Committee meeting is concluded.

That Report PUB-011-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the proposed project budget of $37,050,000 be approved; That the project be financed through debenture and that the Deputy CAO/Treasurer be authorized to split the debenture into phases at their discretion and in consultation with the Region of Durham; That Council support Staff in applying for the Provincial Funding opportunity under the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) to offset construction costs; That Council authorize the CAO to negotiate an additional fee with MJMA Architecture & Design (MJMA), to reflect the change in scope for design services to add the aquatic facility; That Council authorize the CAO to negotiate an additional fee with Colliers Project Leaders, to reflect the change in scope for project management services to add the aquatic facility; and That all interested parties listed in Report PUB-011-24, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (7) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo

That Report PDS-036-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received for information; That Council endorse the proposed Bowmanville Zoo Lands Park Master Plan guiding principles, vision, and concept; That Council refer recommendations 4 and 5 to the October 28, 2024, Council meeting, alongside the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Master Plan; That Council authorize Staff to implement the recommendations of the Bowmanville Zoo Lands Master Plan by issuing a Request for Proposal to select a qualified consultant to advance the Master Plan concept into detailed design for Phase I – Trails; That Council allocate $1,112,500.00 for Phase I – Trails to start construction in 2025 with a trail opening to the public in 2026; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-036-24, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decisions.

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing a matter that deals with a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.

That the meeting adjourn at 9:00 p.m.

That Report CAO-004-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; Special General Government Committee Minutes September 16, 2024 That Staff be directed to receive, and consider, comments from the public and Council regarding the draft Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan and prepare a subsequent recommendation report for the meeting of October 28, 2024; and That all interested parties listed in Report CAO-004-24, and any delegations, be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report PDS-036-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received for information; That Council endorse the proposed Bowmanville Zoo Lands Park Master Plan guiding principles, vision, and concept; That Council refer recommendations 4 and 5 to the meeting of October 28, 2024 alongside the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Master Plan; That Council authorize Staff to implement the recommendations of the Bowmanville Zoo Lands Master Plan by issuing a Request for Proposal to select a qualified consultant to advance the Master Plan concept into detailed design for Phase I – Trails; That Council allocate $1,112,500.00 for Phase I – Trails to start construction in 2025 with a trail opening to the public in 2026; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-036-24, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decisions.