The Clarington Record

General Government Committee

January 9, 2023

Who was there

Present (6): Granville Anderson, Sami Elhajjeh, A. Foster, Lloyd Rang, Willie Woo, Margaret Zwart

Absent (1): Corinna Traill

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 (43 motions)

40 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the delegation of Lorrie Hagen, Regarding the Request for Funding Support for The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre - Building on the Best Expansion Campaign, be
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Rang
Referred
That the delegation of Mark Hughey, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, Regarding the Port Granby Project Annual Update, be received with thanks.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
That Items listed under Sections 8 and 11, be approved in accordance with the agenda, except for items 8.1.1, 8.2.1, 8.2.2, 11.1, and 11.2.
Moved by Councillor Rang, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That Report PWD-001-23 and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Council approve the over expenditure incurred for the 2022 Bowmanville and Courtice Leash Free Dog Park Solar Lighting project; and That all interested parties listed in Report PWD-001-23 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (5) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, and Councillor Elhajjeh No (1) Councillor Woo Absent (1) Councillor Traill
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That the Committee recess for 10 minutes.
Moved by Councillor Rang, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
That Report LGS-003-23 and any related communication items, be received; That the Terms of Reference for the Accessibility Advisory Committee, as outlined in Section 1.3 to 1.5, updating the frequency of meetings and selection of a Secretary, be approved; That the appointment of a Municipal Liaison to the Bethesda House Board be discontinued; That Staff be directed to prepare a by-law amendment to By-law 2008-037 to change the Terms of Reference for the Newcastle Memorial Arena Board to change the number of Members of Council from two to one; That Staff be directed to prepare a by-law amendment to By-law 2014-094 to change the Terms of Reference for the Newcastle Village Community Hall Board to change the number of Members of Council from two to one, that being EITHER the Ward 4 Local Councillor or the Regional Councillor for Wards 3 and 4; That Staff be directed to prepare a by-law amendment to By-law 2008-038 to change the Terms of Reference for the Solina Town Hall Board to change the number of Members of Council from two to one; That the Terms of Reference for the Task Force on Affordable Housing be amended to change the minimum Council representation from “two” to “one” and to replace the words “The Task Force will generally meet monthly” to “The Task Force will generally meeting quarterly”; That the Terms of Reference for the Tourism Advisory Committee be amended to remove the Member of Council as part of the composition; That the Committee consider the applications for
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the foregoing Resolution #GG-010-23 be amended by adding the following: "That Staff be directed to prepare a by-law amendment to By-law 2003-188 to change the number of Members of Council on the Clarington Public Library Board from two to one and to increase the citizen representation from 7 to 8".
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
That the foregoing Resolution #GG-011-22 be amended by adding the following at the end: "That the existing members of the Public Library Board who submitted an application, be appointed to the Public Library Board for a term ending December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed: Nancy Brandon Steven Cooke Christopher Hinbest Donald McKenzie Marina Ross Katharine Warren; and That Tenzin Shomar and Ron Hooper be appointed to the Public Library Board for a term ending December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed."
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Rang
Carried
That Councillor Traill be appointed as the Council Representative to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for a term ending ending November 14, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Rang
Carried
That Councillor Zwart be appointed as the Council Representative to the Agricultural Advisory Committee for a term ending November 14, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
That the following individuals be appointed to the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade for a term ending December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed: Katherine Johnson Jonathan D. Taylor Brenda Rafter Lisa Price Angela Tasevski Andree Theriault Carolyn Lunan Crystal Logan Jennifer Payne Ellen Knights That Councillor Rang be appointed as the Council Representative to the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade for a term ending November 14, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Woo Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade
Carried
That Councillor Elhajjeh be appointed as the Council Representative to the Clarington Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee for a term ending November 14, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Rang, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the citizen appointment process for the Clarington Heritage Committee be concluded, at eight members.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Rang
Lost
That Councillor Elhajjeh be appointed to the Clarington Heritage Committee for a term ending November 14, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Rang, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That the citizen appointment process for the Clarington Task Force on Affordable Housing be concluded, at ten members.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Rang
Carried
That Councillor Anderson, Councillor Rang, and Councillor Woo be appointed to the Clarington Task Force on Affordable Housing for a term ending November 14, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That Staff be directed to amend the Diversity Advisory Committee's Terms of Reference to change the Committee composition from eight to ten voting members.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
That Councillor Anderson be appointed to the Diversity Advisory Committee for a term ending November 14, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Rang, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
That the following individuals be appointed as Livestock Valuers for a term ending December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed: John Bate Brad Found
Moved by Councillor Rang, seconded by Councillor Woo Livestock Valuers
Carried
That the following individuals be appointed to the Newcastle Arena Board for a term ending December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed: David Bouma Jim Vinson Omar Patel Shea-Lea Latchford Sue White Todd Taylor
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Woo Newcastle Arena Board
Carried
That Councillor Zwart be appointed to the Newcastle Arena Board for a term ending November 14, 2026..
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Rang
Carried
That Councillor Woo be appointed to the Newcastle Village Community Hall Board for a term ending November 14, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Rang
Carried
That Councillor Rang be appointed to the Public Library Board for a term ending November 14, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
That Councillor Zwart be appointed to the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee for a term ending November 14, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Rang
Carried
That the Tourism Advisory Committee, be
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Referred
That the following individuals be appointed to the Solina Hall Board for a term ending December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed: Brandon Baker Jennifer Bowman Karen Dair Herb Tink Ron Whitebread Bev Whitebread
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh, seconded by Councillor Anderson Solina Hall Board
Carried
That Councillor Elhajjeh be appointed to the Solina Hall Board for a term ending November 14, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That Councillor Rang be appointed to the Visual Arts Centre for a term ending November 14, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh Visual Arts Centre
Carried
That Report LGS-004-23, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; and That a copy of Report LGS-004-23 be placed on the municipal website.
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That Councillor Anderson be nominated as the Municipality of Clarington's Liaison to the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities.
Moved by Councillor Rang, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
That Staff report back on fireworks best practices within Durham Region, respecting the balance of recreational use of fireworks and homeowner’s rights.
Moved by Councillor Rang, 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 matters that deal with: personal matters about an identifiable individual, including a municipal or local board employees; and labour relations or employee negotiations.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
That the Committee recess for 5 minutes.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Rang
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 3:26 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
That Report PWD-001-23 and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Council approve the over expenditure incurred for the 2022 Bowmanville and Courtice Leash Free Dog Park Solar Lighting project; and General Government Committee Minutes January 9, 2023 That all interested parties listed in Report PWD-001-23 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, and Councillor Zwart No (1): Councillor Woo Absent (1): Councillor Traill
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
In favour (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor Zwart · Opposed (1): Councillor Woo
That Councillor Traill be appointed as the Council Representative to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for a term ending November 14, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Rang
Carried
Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade That the following individuals be appointed to the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade for a term ending December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed: Katherine Johnson Jonathan D. Taylor Brenda Rafter Lisa Price Angela Tasevski Andree Theriault Carolyn Lunan Crystal Logan Jennifer Payne Ellen Knights That Councillor Rang be appointed as the Council Representative to the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade for a term ending November 14, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
Livestock Valuers That the following individuals be appointed as Livestock Valuers for a term ending December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed: John Bate Brad Found
Moved by Councillor Rang, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
Newcastle Arena Board That the following individuals be appointed to the Newcastle Arena Board for a term ending December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed: David Bouma Jim Vinson Omar Patel Shea-Lea Latchford Sue White Todd Taylor
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
Solina Hall Board That the following individuals be appointed to the Solina Hall Board for a term ending December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed: Brandon Baker Jennifer Bowman Karen Dair Herb Tink Ron Whitebread Bev Whitebread
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
Bowmanville Business Improvement Area (BIA) That Councillor Rang be appointed to the Bowmanville Business Improvement Area for a term ending November 14, 2026. Bowmanville CIP That Councillor Anderson be appointed to the Bowmanville CIP for a term ending November 14, 2026. Newcastle Business Improvement Area (BIA) and Newcastle CIP That Councillor Woo be appointed to the Newcastle Business Improvement Area and Newcastle CIP for a term ending November 14, 2026. General Government Committee Minutes January 9, 2023 Orono Business Improvement Area (BIA) and Orono CIP That Councillor Zwart be appointed to the Orono Business Improvement Area and Orono CIP for a term ending November 14, 2026. Tyrone Hall Board That Councillor Traill be appointed to the Tyrone Hall Board for a term ending November 14, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Rang
Carried
Visual Arts Centre That Councillor Rang be appointed to the Visual Arts Centre for a term ending November 14, 2026.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
St. Marys Community Relations Committee That the Council position on the St. Marys Community Relations Committee remain open at this time.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried

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