General Government Committee

That the Delegation of Laura Burch, Executive Director, Bethesda House, Regarding the Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic, be received; That Staff engage with Bethesda House to review their recommendations to compare with Clarington's IDEA Plan; and That Staff report back on the collaboration with Bethesda House.

That all items listed in Section 6, with the exception of Items 6.1, 6.3, 6.4, and 6.7, be approved on consent, in accordance with the Agenda.

That Report LGS-018-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the By-law attached to Report LGS-018-24, as Attachment 2, to amend sections of the Procedural By-law 2023-033 related to delegations and the Strong Mayors Act, be approved; That the By-law attached to Report LGS-018-24, as Attachment 2, be amended by adding Section 7.9.2, Delegations are encouraged not to repeat information, on the same matter, presented by an earlier Delegation, at the same meeting; and That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-018-24, and any delegations, be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report FSD-020-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Epic Paving & Contracting Ltd. with a total estimated bid amount of $230,000 (Net HST Rebate) for the initial one-year term and an estimated five-year contract value of $1,150,000 (Net HST Rebate) being the lowest compliant bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of CL2024-14 be awarded the contract for Concrete Curb and Sidewalk Repairs; That pending satisfactory performance and price, the Purchasing Manager, in consultation with the Director of Public Works, be authorized to extend the contract for this service for up to four additional one-year terms; That the total estimated funds required for this project for the first-year term in the amount of $230,000 (Net HST Rebate) be funded from the Sidwalk Mntce – Contract account; and That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-020-24, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report FSD-021-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the By-law attached to Report FSD-021-24, as Attachment 1, repealing and replacing By-law 2023-044, the User Fee By-law, be approved; and That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-021-24, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report FSD-024-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received for information; That Report FSD-024-24 be adopted as the Municipality of Clarington’s comments to the Province on the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act 2024 (Bill 185); That a copy of Report FSD-024-24 and Council’s decision be sent to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Ministry of Red Tape Reduction, the Region of Durham and the other Durham Region area municipalities; That Staff be directed to communicate the impacts of this report with the public ; and That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-024-24 and any delegations be advised of Council’s direction.

That the Committee recess for 10 minutes.

That Report LGS-017-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the resignation of Samantha Hansen, from the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee, Diana Stephenson, from the Orono Business Improvement Area, and John Bate from the Committee of Adjustment Committee, be received with thanks; That Heather Maitland be appointed to the Orono Business Improvement Area until December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed; That the Committee consider the applications for appointments to the Accessibility Advisory Committee, Newcastle Hall Board, Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee, and Committee of Adjustment, and that the vote be conducted to appoint the citizen representatives, in accordance with the Appointment to Boards and Committees Policy; and That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-017-24 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

Whereas the homelessness crisis is taking a devastating toll on families and communities, undermining a healthy and prosperous Ontario, and that Council accepts that the responsibility to address these challenges rests with community stakeholders, partners, and residents as well as regional, federal, and provincial governments and agencies; and Whereas the Municipality of Clarington recognizes the challenges of mental health, addictions, and homelessness, which are complex issues that have a significant and detrimental impact on the residents of the Municipality of Clarington and surrounding areas within Ontario; and Whereas addressing and responding to these issues has placed extreme stress on all levels of regional, municipal, and non-municipal programs and services, including various not-for-profit organizations and provincially funded health services within the Municipality of Clarington and surrounding areas; Now Therefore Be It Resolved That the Municipality of Clarington acknowledge that homelessness in Ontario is a social, economic and health crisis, including people with substance use disorders; That the Municipality of Clarington commits to ending homelessness in the community in collaboration with the Region, and both the Provincial and Federal governments; and That the Municipality of Clarington call on the Region, the Province, and Federal governments to increase action and supports on the following: Commit to ending homelessness in Ontario; Work with the Associa

Whereas other municipalities have developed a mechanism to allow for “recreational campfires in urban areas”; Now therefore be it resolved that Emergency and Fire Services Staff be directed to prepare a report for the Fall of 2024 reviewing Clarington’s Open Air Burning By-law; That the report contemplate the inclusion of a framework/regulations to allow residential burning/campfires on properties that meet a defined size and location threshold; and That the review include best practices from other municipalities.

That Report LGS-019-24, be received; That the increase in mental health benefits and implementation plan as outlined in Report LGS-019-24, be approved; and That the Clarington Public Library, Museums, and Archives be advised of the renewal program, and that they continue to be invoiced for their portion of the benefit program as applicable.

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing a matter that deals with: a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization; a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial or financial information that belongs to the municipality or local board and has monetary value or potential monetary value; and a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That the meeting adjourn at 11:43 a.m.

That Report FSD-021-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the By-law attached to Report FSD-021-24, as Attachment 1, repealing and replacing By-law 2023-044, the User Fee By-law, be approved; and General Government Committee Minutes May 6, 2024 That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-021-24, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.