Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (30 motions)
26 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Agenda for the General Government Committee meeting of June 21, 2021, be adopted with the addition of a New Business Item regarding Purchasing During the Summer.
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That Items 7.1 and 7.2, be adopted on consent.
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the Delegation of Meera MacDonald, Chair, Diversity Advisory Committee regarding Report CSD-005-21 Update on Diversity Initiatives and Clarington's Diversity Advisory Committee , be received with thanks.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That Communication Items 9.1 to 9.3, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That Communication Item 10.1, Clarington Resident [Information Redacted], Regarding a Request to Remove Section 3.5 and 3.7 from By-law 2013-024, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That Communication Item 10.2, Memo from Stephen Brake, Director of Public Works, Regarding Bowmanville Fishway Fish Counter, be received; and That $15,000for the Bowmanville Creek Fishway Fish Counter, be approved; and That the cost of the fish counter be funded from the 2021 Capital Account that was approved for other “outdoor recreation needs to be determined.”
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the Committee recess for 5 minutes.
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That the Agenda be altered to consider Communication Item 10.3, Jim Abernethy, Confidential Letter dated June 16, 2021, Regarding Potential Property Acquisition, after Item 20.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That Communication Item 10.4, Tiffany Balducci, President, Durham Region Labour Council, Regarding be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That Report PWD-025-21 be received; That the preservation plan be approved, and the Self-Insured Losses Reserve be utilized to fund the costs up to $56,100; and That all interested parties listed in Report PWD-025-21 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That Report PWD-026-21 be received; That the active transportation needs and recommendations for West Beach Road between East Shore Drive and the future West Beach Park be addressed through the active transportation master plan study; and That all interested parties listed in Report PWD-026-21 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
That Report ESD-002-21 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That Report CSD-005-21 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That the Agenda be altered to consider Report LGS-021-21 Appointment to the Tourism Advisory Committee, after Item 19.2.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Mayor Foster
Carried
That Report LGS-022-21 be received; That the meeting schedule for the remainder of the term of Council 2018 to 2022, attached as Attachment 1 to Report LGS-022-21, be approved; and That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-022-21, and any delegations, be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Mayor Foster
Carried
That the foregoing Resolution #GG-420-21 be amended by adding the following after paragraph 2: "That a Joint Committee meeting be scheduled on June 27, 2022; and That a Council meeting be scheduled on July 4, 2022". Yes (3) Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, and Councillor Traill No (4) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, and Councillor Zwart
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
Lost
In favour (3): Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill · Opposed (4): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Zwart
That the foregoing Resolution #GG-420-21 be amended by adding the following after paragraph 2: "That the Joint Committee meeting scheduled on October 25, 2021 be changed to a General Government Committee meeting; and "That the remainder of the meetings be moved forward a week". Yes (4) Councillor Anderson, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, and Councillor Traill No (3) Mayor Foster, Councillor Hooper, and Councillor Zwart
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor Anderson, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill · Opposed (3): Mayor Foster, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Zwart
That Report FSD-032-21 be received; That the general insurance placement, in conjunction with the other member municipalities of the Durham Municipal Insurance Pool, with Intact Insurance (formerly Frank Cowan Company) for an integrated pooling arrangement that includes integrated insurance coverages and common self- retention deductible levels for the period July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021, at a cost to Clarington of $996,351 be confirmed; and That the purchase of cyber liability coverage through Ascent at a cost of $42,000 be confirmed.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
Whereas the month of June is recognized as National Indigenous History Month and is dedicated to the children who died from neglect and abuse, the families left behind and the survivors of residential schools; Whereas June 21 is recognized as National Indigenous Peoples Day and provides us with the opportunity to explore and learn more about the rich and diverse cultures, voices, experiences and histories of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples; Whereas in 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released 94 Calls to Action to “redress the legacy of residential schools and advance the process of Canadian reconciliation;” Whereas there are Calls to Action that are directed to and identify steps that municipalities and all levels of government can take; Whereas the Municipality of Clarington has recently taken several steps to educate staff and Council about colonization and its ongoing effects on the Indigenous Community, including the adoption of a Land Acknowledgement Statement and Indigenous Cultural Awareness Training for Council and Staff; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Municipality of Clarington direct staff to examine the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s 94 Calls to Action, in consultation with our relevant Advisory Committees and members of our Indigenous community, and report back to Council by early 2022 to identify recommendations that the Municipality could undertake to move forward with reconciliation.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That a special Council meeting be scheduled, if necessary, for July and August, to consider purchasing contracts, if Council approval is required. Yes (5) Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, and Councillor Traill No (2) Mayor Foster, and Councillor Zwart
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
In favour (5): Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill · Opposed (2): Mayor Foster, Councillor Zwart
That Unfinished Business Item 19.1, Memo from Stephen Brake, Director of Public Works, Regarding Granville Dr./William Ingles Dr. - Courtice - Three Way Stop Control Investigation, be received; and That the speed limit on Granville Drive be reduced to 40 km/hour.
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
That Clarington Board of Trade be requested to accept the two Clarington regional Councillors on their Board.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Referred
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to speak to the foregoing Resolution GG-427-21 for a second time.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That the foregoing Resolution #GG-427-21 be amended by: Adding the following to the end: “with the response to be considered as part of the CAO’s report; and Adding the following before paragraph 1: "That the matter be
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Referred
That Report LGS-021-21 be received; That the resignations of Kimberly Demonte and Ann-Marie Harley be received with thanks; That the Committee consider the applications for appointments to the Tourism Advisory Committee, and that the vote be conducted to appoint the citizen representatives, in accordance with the Appointment to Boards and Committees Policy; and That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-021-21 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing three matters that deal with: proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board; and litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality of local board.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That Communication Item 10.3, Jim Abernethy, Confidential Letter dated June 16, 2021, Regarding Potential Property Acquisition, be
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Traill
Referred
That the meeting adjourn at 2:39 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
The foregoing Resolution #GG-414-21 be amended by adding the following at the end: "That Staff be given the ability to sole source the contract". Yes (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart No (2): Councillor Jones, and Councillor Neal
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
In favour (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart · Opposed (2): Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal
That Report FSD-032-21 be received; General Government Committee Minutes June 21, 2021 That the general insurance placement, in conjunction with the other member municipalities of the Durham Municipal Insurance Pool, with Intact Insurance (formerly Frank Cowan Company) for an integrated pooling arrangement that includes integrated insurance coverages and common self- retention deductible levels for the period July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2021, at a cost to Clarington of $996,351 be confirmed; and That the purchase of cyber liability coverage through Ascent at a cost of $42,000 be confirmed.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper