General Government Committee

That the delegation by Kirk Kemp, Algoma Orchards be received with thanks; That the request from Algoma Orchards to install an agricultural irrigation pipe beneath Concession Road 5, Orono, be approved subject to any requirements deemed appropriate by Staff; That the Deputy CAO/Solicitor is delegated with the responsibility to prepare and execute a Road Crossing Agreement between Algoma Orchards and the Municipality of Clarington to authorize the installation of the agricultural irrigation pipe beneath Concession Road 5, Orono. Yes (7) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo

That the Delegation of Dennis Beaulieu, regarding the Bowmanville Tennis Club 80th Anniversary, be received with thanks.

That the delegation be extended for an additional 2 minutes.

That the Delegation by Bonnie Wrightman, Clarington Board of Trade, Ron Hooper, Hooper's Jewellers and Nancy Morgenroth, Pop-A-Lock Locksmith of Durham Region , regarding the Clarington Board of Trade 2026 Impact Report, be received with thanks; and That Council reaffirm the political and financial commitments to the Clarington Board of Trade. Yes (6) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo No (1) Councillor Traill

That all items listed in Section 6, with the exception of items 6.7, and 6.8, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda.

That Report LGS-017-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the updated EFW-WMAC Terms of Reference, Attachment 1 to report LGS-017-26, be received; and That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-017-26, and any delegations, be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report LGS-018-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the resignation of Hawa Mire, Lauren Reyes Grange, the removal of Joseph Adesanya from the Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee and the resignation of Glen Baswick from the Energy from Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee be received with thanks; That the removal of Joseph Adesanya from the Anti-Black Racism Committee, as requested by the Committee and documented in its minutes dated January 8, 2026, be approved; That appointments to the Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee be

Whereas the Municipality of Clarington currently provides bursaries to students pursuing post‑secondary education; and Whereas the value of those bursaries has remained static at $100 per student for many years, despite significant increases in the cost of post‑secondary education; and Whereas recent changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) have reduced financial support available to many students, Now therefore be it resolved that the Municipality of Clarington increase the value of its post‑secondary education bursaries from $100 to $500 per eligible student, effective for the next bursary intake; and That the Deputy CAO/Treasurer be authorized to fund this increase from an appropriate account as deemed suitable. Yes (7) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo

That the meeting adjourn at 11:31 a.m.

That the Delegation by Bonnie Wrightman, Clarington Board of Trade, Ron Hooper, Hooper's Jewellers and Nancy Morgenroth, Pop-A-Lock Locksmith of Durham Region, regarding the Clarington Board of Trade 2026 Impact Report, be received with thanks; and That Council reaffirm the political and financial commitments to the Clarington Board of Trade. Yes (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor Woo, and Councillor Zwart No (1): Councillor Traill

Whereas the Municipality of Clarington currently provides bursaries to students pursuing post‑ secondary education; and Whereas the value of those bursaries has remained static at $100 per student for many years, despite significant increases in the cost of post‑ secondary education; and Whereas recent changes to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) have reduced financial support available to many students, General Government Committee Minutes April 13, 2026 Now therefore be it resolved that the Municipality of Clarington increase the value of its post‑ secondary education bursaries from $100 to $500 per eligible student, effective for the next bursary intake; and That the Deputy CAO/Treasurer be authorized to fund this increase from an appropriate account as deemed suitable. Yes (7): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor Traill, Councillor Woo, and Councillor Zwart