General Government Committee

That the Agenda for the General Government Committee meeting of January 4, 2021 be adopted with the following additions: New Business Item Regarding Support of Opening Ski Hills in Ontario New Business Item Regarding Review of Senior Snow Removal Program New Business Item Regarding Statements on Agendas

That the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Government Committee meeting held on November 30, 2020, be approved.

That Communication Items 9.1 to 9.7, be received on consent with the exception of Items 9.1, 9.2 and 9.7.

That the Committee recess for 5 minutes.

That Communication Item 9.1 be received for information.

That Communication Item 9.2 be

That Communication Item 9.7 be received for information.

That Communication Item 10.1 be

That Communication Item 10.1 Memo from Stephen Brake, Director of Public Works, Regarding Public Access Via Stairs to Municipal Property East of Mearns at Longworth Avenue , be received for information.

That Communication Item 10.2 Memo from Stephen Brake, Director of Public Works, Regarding Sidewalk on Main St., Orono, be

Whereas the Municipality of Port Hope, the Municipality of Clarington, and the Government of Canada are parties to the Legal Agreement for the cleanup and the long-term safe management of low level radioactive waste; And Whereas Canadian Nuclear Laboratories request, on behalf of Atomic Energy of Canada Ltd. (AECL), for an amendment to the Legal Agreement to allow for the transfer of a limited portion of waste from the Port Granby to Port Hope long term waste management facility; And Whereas the Legal Agreement requires consensus of the parties to support an amendment to the Legal Agreement; Now therefore be it resolved that the Municipality of Clarington agrees to the request of AECL regarding an amendment to the Legal Agreement to allow for the transfer of a limited portion of waste from the Port Granby Project to the Port Hope Long Term Waste Management.

That Communication Item 10.5 be

That the Agenda be altered to consider Item 15.2, Report LGS-002-21 Ward Boundary Review - Final Report, at this time.

That Report PWD-001-21 be received; That the By-law, amending specific schedules of the Traffic By-law, attached to Report PWD-001-21, as Attachment 2, be passed; and That all interested parties listed in Report PWD-001-21 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report PWD-002-21 be received; That Council approve the cancellation of Tender CL2020-30 for Winter Control Services and the issuance of a tender for the replacement of four end of service life combination plow trucks that were previously requested in the 2019 and 2020 Capital Budget submissions but have been

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting for an additional 10 minutes to 12:10 p.m.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to speak to the foregoing Resolution #GG-017-21 for a second time.

That Report PWD-002-21 be

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting for an additional 10 minutes to 12:20 p.m.

That Report PWD-003-21 be received; That Council provide staff with direction on the following potential upgrades: That the Guildwood Park tennis courts be resurfaced. That the Stuart Park tennis courts and basketball court be resurfaced. That up to four pickleball courts be created in addition to the existing courts. That lighting be provided on the Stuart Park basketball and tennis/pickleball courts; and That all interested parties listed in Report PWD-003-21 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to speak to the foregoing Resolution #GG-022-21 for a second time.

That Resolution #GG-022-21 and Report PWD-003-21 be

That Report LGS-001-21 be received for information.

That Report LGS-002-21 be received; That the Final Report on Clarington’s Ward Boundary Review, of Watson & Associates Economists Ltd., be received; That the Municipality of Clarington maintain the existing four ward boundary system; and That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-002-21 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (5) Mayor Foster, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart No (2) Councillor Anderson, and Councillor Hooper

That Report LGS-003-20 be received; That the Committee appoint Kerry Meydam, Sami Elhajjeh, Lyndsay Riddoch, and Jim Vinson to the Energy from Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2022; and That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-003-20 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report LGS-004-21 be received for information.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow for the introduction of a New Business item at this time.

That the Municipality of Clarington request the Region of Durham amend the Terms of Reference for the Energy From Waste - Waste Management Advisory Committee, such that the Committees recommendations go to Regional Council instead of the Region of Durham's Public Works Committee. Yes (7) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart

That Report FSD-001-21 be received; That the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington delegate authority to the Treasurer to enter into extension agreements pursuant to Section 378 of the Municipal Act, 2001, and; That the By-law attached to Report FSD-001-21, as attachment 1, be approved.

That Report FSD-002-21 be received; That the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington delegate authority to the Assessment Review Board to determine eligibility for property tax reductions or refunds under the Municipal Act, 2001 , Section 357 (1) (d.1) – Sickness or Extreme Poverty; and That the By-law attached to Report FSD-002-21, as attachment 1, be approved.

Whereas, at the meeting of November 23, 2020, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington approved Resolution #GG-391-20, that directed the Public Works Department to provide winter maintenance on various trails to encourage outdoor exercise in an effort to improve our physical, mental health and general overall well-being due to COVID-19; and Whereas a popular section of the Samuel Wilmot trail system between Cobbledick Road and Toronto Street in Newcastle could not be included with this program due to the steep grades on the trail system that may potentially create an unsafe maintenance situation. Now therefore be it resolved that the Public Works Department be directed to include snow removal on the approximate one kilometer section of trail through the Foster Creek Valley between Sunset Boulevard and Gusel Avenue in Newcastle; That pre-budget approval be given to complete this additional work for the 2020-2021 Winter Season; and That all interested parties be notified of Council’s decision, including the Clarington Active Transportation and Safe Roads Committee.

Whereas Clarington Council remains a strong supporter of our Local Businesses and Brimacombe (Oshawa Ski Club) is an important business in our community. Brimacombe laid off 278 people on December 24, 2020 and this is a tremendous loss to this local not-for-profit business and the effects it has on our local economy; And Whereas Ski Hills in Ontario are mandated to be closed during the COVID-19 Province Wide Shutdown in effect from December 26, 2020 until January 23, 2021, and this Shutdown has resulted in 9000 job losses and $84 million losses and includes 52 Ski areas in Ontario; And Whereas thousands of Ontarians rely on snow sports over the winter for employment, their physical health and mental Health; And Whereas Snow Resort owners and operators across the Province have implemented new protocols to keep all skiers and Ontarians safe and resorts are separating their inside and outside offerings so adjustments can be made safely and efficiently depending on the current COVID-19 measures in the provincial framework and rules are in place to maintain physical distancing and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); and Whereas Ontario is the only jurisdiction in North America to shut down Ski Resorts because of COVID-19; Now therefore be it resolved: That Clarington Council supports the reopening of the Ontario Ski Hills as soon as possible; That, if the COVID-19 Province Wide Shutdown was to continue past January 23, 2021 Clarington Council supports removing Ontario Ski Hills f

That Staff report back at a future General Government Committee Meeting on the Clarington Seniors Snow Removal Program regarding the cost to the Municipality, cost to the resident, how the program is running, any comments that Clarington has received over the past few years as feedback, and a comparison to other Senior Snow Removal Programs in other areas.

That the statement regarding motions, in the Committee Agendas, be replaced with a statement regarding Policy F-11 Transparency and Accountability.

That Report EGD-006-20, regarding Cedar Crest Beach Road and West Beach road Berm, be

That Report CAO-023-20 be received; That the Members of Council be designated as a Department Liaison, for a one year term ending December 31, 2021 as follows: Planning & Development Services Councillor Anderson Public Works Councillor Hooper Community Services Councillor Traill Legislative Services Councillor Jones Financial Services Councillor Neal Corporate Services Mayor Foster Emergency Services Councillor Zwart That a Member of Council be appointed as a Liaison for Economic Development, to be Council's representative on the Clarington Board of Trade to report to Council; That the Economic Development Liaison be considered at the January 25, 2021 General Government Committee meeting; and That Department Heads, or designate, only be required to attend Council of Committee meetings if there is a matter on the agenda pertaining to their Department, or if a Member of Council requests department representation, prior to the meeting, for the purpose of answering a question (s) pertaining to their department.

That the foregoing Resolution #GG-037-21 be amended by replacing the words "Corporate Services" with the words "Office of the CAO".

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing two matters that deal with a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.

That the meeting adjourn at 4:41 p.m.

That Report PWD-003-21 be received; That Council provide staff with direction on the following potential upgrades: a. That the Guildwood Park tennis courts be resurfaced. b. That the Stuart Park tennis courts and basketball court be resurfaced. c. That up to four pickleball courts be created in addition to the existing courts. d. That lighting be provided on the Stuart Park basketball and tennis/pickleball courts; and General Government Committee Minutes January 4, 2021 That all interested parties listed in Report PWD-003-21 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That the Municipality of Clarington request that the Region of Durham amend the Terms of Reference for the Energy From Waste - Waste Management Advisory Committee, such that the Committees recommendations go to Regional Council instead of the Region of Durham’s Public Works Committee. Yes (7): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart

Whereas, at the meeting of November 23, 2020, the Council of the Municipality of Clarington approved Resolution #GG-391-20, that directed the Public Works Department to provide winter maintenance on various trails to encourage outdoor General Government Committee Minutes January 4, 2021 exercise in an effort to improve our physical, mental health and general overall well-being due to COVID-19; And Whereas a popular section of the Samuel Wilmot trail system between Cobbledick Road and Toronto Street in Newcastle could not be included with this program due to the steep grades on the trail system that may potentially create an unsafe maintenance situation. Now therefore be it resolved that the Public Works Department be directed to include snow removal on the approximate one kilometer section of trail through the Foster Creek Valley between Sunset Boulevard and Gusel Avenue in Newcastle; That pre-budget approval be given to complete this additional work for the 2020-2021 Winter Season; and That all interested parties be notified of Council’s decision, including the Clarington Active Transportation and Safe Roads Committee.

That the foregoing Resolution #GG-037-21 be amended by replacing the words "Corporate Services" with the words "Office of the CAO" in the third paragraph. General Government Committee Minutes January 4, 2021