General Government Committee

That the Agenda for the General Government Committee meeting of October 19, 2020, be adopted with the following additions: Correspondence from Blair Evans regarding Opposing any Amendments to By-law 2012-045 to Allow for Backyard Hens Correspondence from Rachel Webber regarding Support for Amendment to By-law 2012-045 to Allow Backyard Hens New Business Item regarding Backyard Hens New Business Item regarding Off-Leash Dog Park New Business Item regarding Agenda Items New Business Item regarding Anaerobic Digestor New Business Item regarding Manager of Infrastructure

That the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Government Committee meeting held on September 28, 2020, be approved.

That the delegation of Lisa Butson be

That the Committee recess for 10 minutes.

That the Agenda be altered to consider Communication Items 10.2 to 10.9, 10.13 and 10.14, at this time; and That Communication Items 10.2 to 10.9, 10.13 and 10.14, be

That the Agenda be altered to consider New Business Item 19.1, regarding Backyard Hens, at this time.

Whereas in light of potential food shortages caused by COVID-19, Clarington should explore opportunities to build food security and resiliency within our own community; And whereas a 2015 review of 150 of the most-populated U.S. cities found that nearly all (93 per cent) allowed backyard poultry; And whereas Brampton, Guelph, Kingston, Niagara Falls, and Orillia are among the places in Ontario where backyard chickens are permitted; And whereas in March 2018, Toronto launched the UrbanHensTO pilot program , which allows a maximum of four hens on residential properties within four of the city’s wards and there are currently 199 hens registered at 69 different addresses within the city of Toronto. Now Therefore be it resolved that Staff be directed to draft By-Law amendment (and if necessary, a Zoning amendment) permitting and regulating the keeping of no more than four (4) hens per property with regulations and recommendations on best practices modelled on the UrbanHensTO program, including but not limited to: All hen owners must register with the Municipality similar to dog and cat licensing; Only residential properties (houses or townhouses with a backyard) can be registered. If the resident rents, Clarington suggests that the resident get permission from the property owner. Residents in apartment and condo buildings cannot own hens; Limit of four hens per property. Roosters are not permitted; Hens must be at least four months old when acquired because prior to four months th

That the foregoing Resolution #GG-346-20 be amended by adding the following words "report back on the potential of a" after the words "be directed to"; That Item d) regarding the ages and gender provision be deleted; and That the follow added after the last paragraph: That Staff consult with the Durham Region Health Unit.

That the foregoing Resolution #GG-347-20 be amended by adding the following at the end: That the matter be

That the foregoing Resolution #GG-348-20 be amended by adding the following words "prior to the report being considered by Council/Committee” at the end.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting until 12:15 p.m.

That the delegation of Karrie Lynn Dymond, be

That Communication Items 9.1 and 9.4, with the exception of 9.2 and 9.3, be received on consent.

That Communication Item 9.2, the Minutes of the Energy from Waste - Waste Management Advisory Committee dated September 22, 2020, be received for information.

That the foregoing Resolution #GG-354-20 be amended by adding the following at the end: That the Region of Durham be invited to present at a Municipality of Clarington General Government Committee meeting on waste management issues.

That Communication Item 9.3 regarding Anti-Racism Initiatives and the Anti-Racism Directorate (ARD), be

That the following persons be appointed as Members of the Solina Hall Board for a term ending December 31, 2022 or until a successor is appointed, in accordance with the Appointments to Boards and Committees Policy: Jennifer Bowman Herb Tink Ron Whitebread Bev Whitebread Karen Dair Brandon Baker Chris Mackenzie

That Communication Item 10.10 be received for information.

That Communication Item 10.11 regarding Durham Region Waste Plan and Recycling Proposal, be received for information.

That Communication Item 10.12 be

That Report PWD-002-20 be received; That the sale of the former fire hall site in the Village of Newcastle be further delayed to continue to allow GO Transit to use the property as a turnaround until such time as Durham Region Transit is able to provide a local service that ensures continuity for residents; That Staff be directed to continue to work with Durham Region Transit to define future growth patterns and establish appropriate service levels; That Staff be directed to report back to Council in the fall of 2021 on the progress of our discussions; and That scheduling the sale of the site of the former fire hall in Newcastle be revisited at that time.

That Report CSD-010-20 be received for information.

That Report CSD-009-20 be received; That the Community Funding Program, as outlined in Attachment 1 to this Report, be approved; That Council direct staff to review applications and recommend funding to Mayor and Council for approval following the recommendations made by the Funding Review Committee; That staff report annually to Council with the details on the funding provided to the community agencies; and That all interested parties listed in Report CSD-009-20 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (5) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart No (2) Councillor Jones, and Councillor Neal

That Report LGS-001-20 be received; That the By-law attached to Report LGS-001-20, as attachment 2, be approved with the following amendment: Replace the words "or into any dwelling unit" with the words "any adjoining property" in Section 1 of the amending By-law; and That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-001-20 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report LGS-001-20 be received; That the By-law attached to Report LGS-001-20, as attachment 2, be approved with the following amendment: Replace the words "source from shining directly at or into any dwelling unit" with the words "from being pointed directly any other property" in Section 1 of the amending By-law; and That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-001-20 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report COD-019-20 be received; That the Health Benefit Programs be renewed with Sun Life, to November 1, 2021 at an overall net decrease of 4.4 per cent, with the realized surplus from the current year to remain in the Municipal reserve fund; and That the Library be advised of the renewal program, and that they continue to be invoiced for their portion of the benefit program as applicable.

That Report FND-035-20 be received for information.

That Report FND-036-20 be received; That Ferguson Electric Company Ltd. with a total bid amount of $75,135.51 (Net HST Rebate) being the lowest compliant bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of Quotation Q2020-22 be awarded the contract for the completion of the electrical work as required for the installation of Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations; That total funds required for this project in the amount of $75,135.51 (Net HST Rebate) exceeds the approved budget allocation and additional funds of $34,000 required will be funded by the Parking Lot Reserve funds: Description Account Number Amount EV Charging Station – Church & Division Parking Lot (2020 Budget) 110-32-327-83211-7401 $19,603 EV Charging Station – Church & Division Parking Lot (Additional Funds) 110-32-327-83211-7401 34,000 EMS Vehicles Capital (2020 Budget) 110-28-388-82824-7401 21,533 That all interested parties listed in Report FND-036-20 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report be received; That Archaeological Research Associates Ltd. with a bid amount of $10,328.64 (net HST rebate), providing the lowest hourly rate and meeting the passing threshold and all terms, conditions and specifications of RFP2020-7 be awarded the contract for the provision of Cultural Heritage Consulting Services subject to a satisfactory reference check; That the funds required for this project in the total amount of $10,328.64 (net HST rebate) is in the approved budget allocation as provided, be funded from the following account: Description Account Number Amount Planning Admin - Consulting 100-50-130-00000-7160 $10,329 That pending satisfactory service and pricing that the Purchasing Manager, in consultation with the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services, be authorized to extend the contract for up to four additional one-year terms; and That all interested parties listed in Report and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report CAO-020-20 be received for information.

That Report CAO-021-20 be received for information.

Whereas 57% of Canadian households own pets; Whereas the Dave Boyd Memorial Off Leash Dog Park in South Bowmanville has been well-used since its inception in 2012; Whereas due to COVID-19 more Bowmanville residents are working from home and using local parks more on a daily, rather than weekend-only basis, including the off-leash dog park; Whereas it is expected that many residents will continue to work from home or work reduced office hours for the foreseeable future as a result of COVID-19; Whereas the existing off leash facility in Bowmanville is not sufficient to address the influx of residents and their dogs from the five new residential developments in Bowmanville (Modo, Lakebreeze East, Lakebreeze West, Brookhill, Camp 30 and Soper Springs). Now Therefore be it Resolved That: 1. Staff include the cost of an off-leash dog park in North Bowmanville in the 2021 budget; 2. Staff give preference to the following possible park locations: a. The north end of the former Bowmanville Zoo lands b. Adjacent to Camp 30 c. In the vicinity of Concession Road 3 and Liberty Street; and 3. Staff include as a Schedule B option LED lighting for the new off leash dog park to be operated via user-activated timer buttons. 4. That Staff report back by the next General Government Committee meeting dated November 9, 2020.

That only correspondence directly relating to Clarington, be included on the Council and Committee Agendas.

That the foregoing Resolution #GG-374-20 be amended by adding the following at the end: That no correspondence be added to the Agenda, unless it includes the senders name and address.

That the position of Manager, Infrastructure be changed to include Economic Development.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting for an additional 1 hour until 5:30 p.m.

That Report PWD-001-20 be

That Clarington proceed with the Arbitration phase with Durham Region on the Anaerobic Digestor dispute.

That the foregoing Resolution #GG-379-20 be

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing Correspondence Item 10.12 regarding Spry Avenue Property, a matter that deals with a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.

That Staff be directed to offer the municipal property, located on Spry Avenue, for sale.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting for an additional 5 minutes until 5:35 p.m.

That the meeting adjourn at 5:35 p.m.

That the Agenda for the General Government Committee meeting of October 19, 2020, be adopted with the following additions:  Correspondence from Rachel Webber regarding Support for Amendment to By-law 2012-045 to Allow Backyard Hens  Correspondence from Blair Evans regarding Opposing any Amendments to By-law 2012-045 to Allow for Backyard Hens  New Business Item regarding Backyard Hens  New Business Item regarding Off-Leash Dog Park  New Business Item regarding Agenda Items  New Business Item regarding Anaerobic Digestor  New Business Item regarding Manager of Infrastructure

That the Agenda be altered to consider New Business Item 19.1, regarding Backyard Hens, at this time. General Government Committee Minutes October 19, 2020

That the following persons be appointed as Members of the Solina Hall Board for a term ending December 31, 2022 or until a successor is appointed, in accordance with the Appointments to Boards and Committees Policy: General Government Committee Minutes October 19, 2020  Jennifer Bowman  Herb Tink  Ron Whitebread  Bev Whitebread  Karen Dair  Brandon Baker  Chris Mackenzie

That Report CSD-009-20 be received; That the Community Funding Program, as outlined in Attachment 1 to this Report, be approved; General Government Committee Minutes October 19, 2020 That Council direct staff to review applications and recommend funding to Mayor and Council for approval following the recommendations made by the Funding Review Committee; That staff report annually to Council with the details on the funding provided to the community agencies; and That all interested parties listed in Report CSD-009-20 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart No (2): Councillor Jones, and Councillor Neal

That Report LGS-001-20 be received; That the By-law attached to Report LGS-001-20, as attachment 2, be approved with the following amendment:  Replace the words "source from shining directly at or into any dwelling unit" with the words "from being pointed directly at any other property" in Section 1 of the amending By-law; and General Government Committee Minutes October 19, 2020 That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-001-20 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report FND-037-20 be received; That Archaeological Research Associates Ltd. with a bid amount of $10,328.64 (net HST rebate), providing the lowest hourly rate and meeting the passing threshold and all terms, conditions and specifications of RFP2020-7 be awarded the contract for the provision of Cultural Heritage Consulting Services subject to a satisfactory reference check; That the funds required for this project in the total amount of $10,328.64 (net HST rebate) is in the approved budget allocation as provided, be funded from the following account: Description Account Number Amount Planning Admin - Consulting 100-50-130-00000-7160 $10,329 That pending satisfactory service and pricing that the Purchasing Manager, in consultation with the Acting Director of Planning and Development Services, be authorized to extend the contract for up to four additional one-year terms; and That all interested parties listed in Report and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

Whereas 57% of Canadian households own pets; And whereas the Dave Boyd Memorial Off Leash Dog Park in South Bowmanville has been well-used since its inception in 2012; General Government Committee Minutes October 19, 2020 And whereas due to COVID-19 more Bowmanville residents are working from home and using local parks more on a daily, rather than weekend-only basis, including the off-leash dog park; And whereas it is expected that many residents will continue to work from home or work reduced office hours for the foreseeable future as a result of COVID-19; And whereas the existing off leash facility in Bowmanville is not sufficient to address the influx of residents and their dogs from the five new residential developments in Bowmanville (Modo, Lakebreeze East, Lakebreeze West, Brookhill, Camp 30 and Soper Springs). Now therefore be it resolved that Staff report back, at the General Government Committee meeting of November 9, 2020 on: 1. Including the cost of an off-leash dog park in North Bowmanville in the 2021 budget; 2. Possible park locations, including preference to the following: a. The north end of the former Bowmanville Zoo lands b. Adjacent to Camp 30 c. In the vicinity of Concession Road 3 and Liberty Street; and 3. Including, as a Schedule B option, LED lighting for the new off leash dog park to be operated via user-activated timer buttons.

That Clarington proceed with the Arbitration phase with the Durham Region on the Anaerobic Digestor dispute.