Special General Government Committee

That Report CAO-020-23 and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Council endorse the 2024 - 2027 Strategic Plan, attached to Report CAO-020-23, as Attachment 2; That Staff be directed to implement the Plan and report on progress annually; That Council direct staff to develop a performance measurement framework that will support the implementation of the Strategic Plan; and That all interested parties listed in Report CAO-020-23 and any delegations 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 the Committee recess for 10 minutes.

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

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the delegation for an additional 3 minutes.

That the Agenda be altered to consider Item 8, Consideration for a Plan for Growth: Clarington's Proposed 2024-2027 Budget, at this time.

That in accordance with Ontario Regulation 530/22 Section 7 (4), of the Municipal Act, Council shortens the 30-day period to pass resolutions making an amendment to the proposed budget; and That the period be shortened to December 4, 2023. Amendment Resolution # GG-195-23 Moved by Councillor Rang Seconded by Councillor Anderson That the 2024-2027 Proposed Budget be amended to increase the transfer to reserve funds for playground equipment by $82,000; and That the 2024-2027 Proposed Budget be amended to add $82,000 for Various Parks Upgrades for the replacement of additional playground equipment per the prioritized list of playgrounds.

That the 2024-2027 Proposed Budget be amended to add $205,000 to Forestry Services to increase the service level as follows: $115,000 to increase the removal of dead trees; $15,000 to increase the program offered by LEAF to residents; and $75,000 to purchase, approximately 100, additional trees for planting. That the 2024-2027 Proposed Budget be amended by adding $205,000 per year to the tax levy, to fund the additional service level.

That the 2024-2027 Proposed Budget be amended to add $650,000 to the capital investments for the addition of air conditioning to the Newcastle Community Hall to be funded by debentures; That the Deputy CAO/Treasurer be authorized to make application to the Region of Durham for the necessary debentures, such term at the discretion of the Deputy CAO/Treasurer; and That the Newcastle Community Hall be required to fund $325,000 of the principal of the debenture, such terms of payment to be at the discretion of the Deputy CAO/Treasurer.

That the 2024-2027 Proposed Budget be amended by adding $20,000 to various playground upgrades to include investigating converting the underutilized field space at Lord Elgin Park into a multi-purpose field including a cricket pitch, subject to the recommendations of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan; and That the 2024-2027 Proposed Budget be amended by adding $20,000 per year to the tax levy.

That the 2024-2027 Proposed Budget be amended to add $290,000 to the capital investments for the Solina Park tennis courts, basketball court, and fencing; and That the 2024-2027 Proposed Budget be amended to add $290,000 to the tax levy.

That streetlights be added to the corner of Nash Road and Bowmanville Avenue. Yes (5) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo Absent (2) Councillor Traill, and Councillor Rang

That the 2024-2027 Proposed Budget be amended to add $15,000 to the capital investments to purchase wind screen netting/protection for the Stuart Park pickleball courts; and That the 2024-2027 Proposed Budget be amended to add $15,000 to the tax levy.

That in accordance with Ontario Regulation 530/22 Section 7 (4), of the Municipal Act, Council shortens the 30-day period to pass resolutions making an amendment to the proposed budget; That the period be shortened to December 4, 2023; That the 2024-2027 Proposed Budget be amended to increase the transfer to reserve funds for playground equipment by $82,000; That the 2024-2027 Proposed Budget be amended to add $82,000 for Various Parks Upgrades for the replacement of additional playground equipment per the prioritized list of playgrounds; That the 2024-2027 Proposed Budget be amended to add $205,000 to Forestry Services to increase the service level as follows: $115,000 to increase the removal of dead trees; $15,000 to increase the program offered by LEAF to residents; and $75,000 to purchase, approximately 100, additional trees for planting. That the 2024-2027 Proposed Budget be amended by adding $205,000 per year to the tax levy, to fund the additional service level; That the 2024-2027 Proposed Budget be amended to add $650,000 to the capital investments for the addition of air conditioning to the Newcastle Community Hall to be funded by debentures; That the Deputy CAO/Treasurer be authorized to make application to the Region of Durham for the necessary debentures, such term at the discretion of the Deputy CAO/Treasurer; That the Newcastle Community Hall be required to fund $325,000 of the principal of the debenture, such terms of payment to be at the discretion of the Depu

That Report FSD-044-23, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; and That the Long-Term Financial Planning Framework attached to Report FSD-044-23 be approved; and That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-044-23, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That the meeting adjourn at 3:48 p.m.

That Report CAO-020-23 and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Council endorse the 2024 - 2027 Strategic Plan, attached to Report CAO- 020-23, as Attachment 2; That Staff be directed to implement the Plan and report on progress annually; That Council direct staff to develop a performance measurement framework that will support the implementation of the Strategic Plan; and That all interested parties listed in Report CAO-020-23 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor Woo, and Councillor Zwart Absent (1): Councillor Traill

That the 2024-2027 Proposed Budget be amended to increase the transfer to reserve funds for playground equipment by $82,000; and That the 2024-2027 Proposed Budget be amended to add $82,000 for Various Parks Upgrades for the replacement of additional playground equipment per the prioritized list of playgrounds.

That streetlights be added to the corner of Nash Road and Bowmanville Avenue. Yes (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Woo, and Councillor Zwart Absent (2): Councillor Rang, and Councillor Traill