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 (27 motions)
19 carried, 8 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Agenda for the General Government Committee meeting of January 18, 2021, be adopted with the following additions: New Business Item regarding Insurance and Park Permits on Municipal Land New Business Item regarding Budget Books New Business Item regarding Garbage Cans
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That the Committee recess for 5 minutes.
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Withdrawn
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Government Committee meeting held on January 4, 2021, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
That Communication Items 9.2 and 9.3, with the exception of 9.1, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That Communication Item 9.1, Minutes of the Bowmanville Business Improvement Area dated November 10, 2020 and January 12, 2021, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That Communication Item 10.1, Memo from Rob Maciver, Director of Legislative Services/Municipal Solicitor, regarding Backyard Hens, be received for information. Yes (5) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, and Councillor Neal No (2) Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
In favour (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal · Opposed (2): Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart
That the Delegation of Sheila Hall, Executive Director and Gord Wallace, Director on Clarington Board of Trade (CBOT) regarding Questions from Members of Council on the Q4 CBOT Update, be received with thanks.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That the Presentation of Trevor Pinn, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer regarding Municipal Investing Options and Regulations, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
That the Committee recess for 10 minutes.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That Report Items 12.1 to 12.7 be approved in accordance with the Agenda.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
That Report PWD-011-21 be received; That Council approve the $300,000 for the resurfacing of the Stuart Park tennis courts and basketball court; That one of the Stuart Park tennis courts be re-configured to provide four pickleball courts; That the Guildwood Park tennis courts be resurfaced; That the expansion of the pickleball courts in Stuart Park, be financed through Development Charges; That the lights at Stuart Park be funded from the parkland dedication fund; That Staff be directed to work with Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board on the Courtice Secondary School courts; and That all interested parties listed in Report PWD-011-21 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Referred
That the foregoing Resolution #GG-060-21, regarding PWD-011-21, Sports Court Upgrades, be
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Neal
Referred
That Report LGS-005-21 be received; That Report LGS-005-21 be placed on the Municipal website; and That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-005-21, and any delegations, be notified of Council’s decision.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That Report LGS-006-21 be received for information. Yes (6) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart No (1) Councillor Neal
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart · Opposed (1): Councillor Neal
That Report LGS-007-21 be received; That Section D of the Terms of Reference be updated to change the composition of the Clarington Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee from: “shall be comprised of up to 10 voting members who must be Clarington residents, and one (1) voting member of Council.” TO “shall be comprised of a minimum of eight voting members to a maximum of ten voting members who must be Clarington residents, and one voting member of Council, with quorum being five members.” That Section D of the Terms of Reference be updated to change the composition of the Clarington Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee to add the following words: “Clarington’s appointee on the Durham Active Transportation Committee be appointed to the Clarington Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee as a voting member in addition to the resident appointees and the Member of Council.” That the following members be appointed to the Clarington Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2022 or until a successor is appointed: Jeanne Winters Arnold Mostert Rick Stockman Bart Kreps James Boate Melissa Claxton-Oldfield Richard Claxton-Oldfield Councillor Janice Jones That the following members, who recently resigned, be thanked for their contributions: Frank Barter Angela Bramley Jerry Petryshyn That Staff be directed to advertise for the current vacancies; and That all interested parties listed in Repor
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That Report CAO-001-21 be received; and That staff be directed to pursue no further action in relation to the strategic goal to establish and develop a unique Clarington brand for promoting our community.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Withdrawn
That Report CAO-001-21 be received; That the Municipality of Clarington advertise for a Steering Committee regarding municipal branding strategies; That the Steering Committee be composed of local individuals who have a connection to branding and marketing; That the Steering Committee work in conjunction with the Tourism Advisory Committee, Clarington Board of Trade, and Business Improvement Areas, to assist in achieving a branding identity.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That Staff be directed to report back, at a future General Government Committee meeting, regarding options for insurance and park permits for events on Municipal Land including outdoor skating rinks.
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
That Council receive a full line by line budget book. 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 Jones
Lost
In favour (3): Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill · Opposed (4): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Zwart
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to speak to the foregoing Resolution #GG-068-21 for a second time.
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Jones
Lost
That garbage cans be installed at postal boxes; and That Staff be directed to review the fines for depositing dog waste on municipal and private property, and report back at a General Government Committee meeting.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Referred
That the foregoing Resolution #GG-070-21 be
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Referred
That Unfinished Business Item 19.2 be
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
In favour (4): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Zwart · Opposed (3): Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to speak to the foregoing Resolution #GG-072-21 for a second time.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing with the following matters that deal with: Personal matters about an identifiable, including municipal or local board employees; and Labour relations or employee negotiations.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the matter of Item 19.1, regarding Implementation of Phase 2 of Grant Thornton Report, be lifted from the table.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 4:04 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper