General Government Committee

That the Committee recess for 10 minutes, due to technical difficulties.

That the Presentation by Steve Gregoris, Chief Nuclear Officer, Ontario Power Generation (OPG), Regarding a Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Update , be received with thanks.

That all items listed in Section 6, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda.

That Report FSD-008-25 be received; That Council requests that the Province of Ontario and Government of Canada introduce legislation, to support municipal efforts to favour Canadian bidders in their procurements and reduce inter-provincial trade barriers; That Council requests the Province of Ontario to review the Discriminatory Business Practices Act to ensure that it appropriately supports Canadian supply chains; That Staff continue to work with other municipalities to explore methods to support Canadian businesses; That Staff continue to monitor Federal and Provincial federal responses to US tariffs and report back as more options become available for Clarington to support Canadian businesses; and That this resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

Whereas Staff were directed to locate and develop an off leash dog park in north Bowmanville as part of the 2021 capital budget; And whereas Staff Report PDS-002-25 presented at February 3, 2025 General Governance Committee provided a proposed location for a dog park and analysis illustrating that there were no municipally owned lands in north Bowmanville that meet the siting criteria contained in the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan; And whereas Resolution #GG-031-25 directed: “That Report PDS-002-25 – North Bowmanville Dog Park Site Selection, be

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to speak to the foregoing Resolution #GG-050-25 for a second time.

That the Committee recess for 5 minutes.

That the foregoing Resolution #GG-050-25 be amended by adding the following at the end: That Paragraph 3 be deleted; and That Paragraph 2 be amended as follows: That the words "to be opened in the summer of 2025" be added after the words "new dog park"; and That the words "with the exception of Criteria "B"" be added after the words "Master Plan". Yes (4) Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, Councillor Rang, and Councillor Elhajjeh No (1) Councillor Woo Absent (2) Mayor Foster, and Councillor Zwart

Whereas Marigold Hospice Care would like to organize a Hike or Bike fundraiser on Sunday, September 21, 2025 and use 2 acres of the neighbouring land owned by the Municipality of Clarington for the fundraiser, and Whereas the Municipality of Clarington’s field is leased for farming, but the farmer has agreed to plant crops that will be harvested prior to the fundraiser so both can be accommodated. Now therefore be it resolved that Council endorse the use of Municipally owned lands south of Marigold Hospice Care (1785 Cobbledick Road) for use with their Hike or Bike Fundraiser on September 21, 2025, and That the Marrigold Hospice Care, Lance Crago and any other interested parties be notified of Council’s decision. Yes (5) Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo Absent (2) Mayor Foster, and Councillor Zwart

That the recommendations contained in Confidential Report LGS-008-25 - Legal Advice on Trade Dispute and Opportunities for Clarington, be approved.

That the meeting adjourn at 11:38 a.m.

That the Committee recess for 10 minutes to address technical issues.

Whereas Staff were directed to locate and develop an off leash dog park in north Bowmanville as part of the 2021 capital budget; General Government Committee Minutes March 3, 2025 And whereas Staff Report PDS-002-25 presented at February 3, 2025 General Governance Committee provided a proposed location for a dog park and analysis illustrating that there were no municipally owned lands in north Bowmanville that meet the siting criteria contained in the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan; And whereas Resolution #GG-031-25 directed: “That Report PDS-002-25 – North Bowmanville Dog Park Site Selection, be

Whereas Marigold Hospice Care would like to organize a Hike or Bike fundraiser on Sunday, September 21, 2025, and use 2 acres of the neighbouring land owned by the Municipality of Clarington for the fundraiser, and Whereas the Municipality of Clarington’s field is leased for farming, but the farmer has agreed to plant crops that will be harvested prior to the fundraiser so both can be accommodated; Now therefore be it resolved that Council endorse the use of Municipally owned lands south of Marigold Hospice Care (1785 Cobbledick Road) for use with their Hike or Bike Fundraiser on September 21, 2025, and That the Marrigold Hospice Care, Lance Crago and any other interested parties be notified of Council’s decision. Yes (5): Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Woo Absent (2): Mayor Foster, and Councillor Zwart