General Government Committee

That the Delegation of John Wildeboer, Co-Director, Brunchkins, regarding Community Funding Grant Appreciation, be received with thanks.

That the Agenda be altered to consider Report CAO-005-24 - Tourism Office - Winter Warming Location, at this time.

That Report CAO-005-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Council direct the Deputy CAO/Solicitor to execute a short-term lease of the former Tourism Office located at 181 Liberty Street South to The Regional Municipality of Durham, for the purposes of a Winter Warming Centre from November 2024 to April 2025 for a nominal rent; That Council request The Regional Municipality of Durham to engage and communicate with nearby businesses, residents and appropriate agencies to ensure they are informed of the Warming Centre at this site, what it involves and who to contact if individuals require support; and That all interested parties listed in Report CAO-005-24, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (6) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo Absent (1) Councillor Traill

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

That Report PUB-015-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That By-law 2012-062, to regulate open-air burning, be repealed; That a by-law be brought forward to reflect scenario 3, outlined in Report PUB-015-24; and That all interested parties listed in Report PUB-015-24, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report PUB-015-24, be

That Report FSD-040-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the proposal received from The Urban Equation Corporation, the second highest scoring proponent meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of RFP2024-6 be awarded the contract for the provision of Green Development Framework – Update and Program Implementation; That the funds required to complete this project be funded from the approved budget; and That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-040-24, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That Item 7.1, Correspondence from Nancy and Hugh Towie, Regarding Clarington Polar Bear Swim - January 1, 2025, be

Whereas there have been a growing number of complaints from residents and businesses concerning the amount of litter in the downtown core and the downtown core is a major driver of economic activity and current trash receptacles may be insufficient to address the growing challenge; Therefore be it resolved that Staff be directed to study the feasibility and cost of adding receptacles – or replacing existing receptacles – to better address this challenge.

Whereas, when the multi-year meeting schedule was approved, November 25, 2024, was set as a Special Budget Meeting; Whereas there is a need to move the meeting date for consideration of Council amendments to the Annual Update to the 2024-2027 Clarington Multi-Year Budget; Now therefore be it resolved that, in accordance with subsection 4.16.1(b) of the Procedural By-law, the November 25, 2024, Special Budget meeting, be cancelled; That consideration of Council amendments to the Annual Update to the 2024-2027 Clarington Multi-Year Budget will take place during the January 13, 2025, General Government Committee (GGC) meeting; and That, in accordance with subsection 4.4.2 of the Procedural By-law, a Special Budget meeting be called for immediately following the January 13, 2025, GGC meeting, in the Council Chambers and via electronic means, to consider recommendations from GGC regarding “Council amendments to the Annual Update to the 2024-2027 Clarington Multi-Year Budget.”

That in accordance with Section 7.16.5 of the Procedural By-law, a New Business Item, regarding Non-Property Tax Revenue, be added to the Agenda.

Whereas, the Municipality of Clarington is a growing community with increasing financial needs; and Whereas, the Municipal Act, 2001 legislates how the Municipality may earn revenue; Now therefore be it resolved that Staff report back to the January 13, 2025, General Government Committee meeting, on the non-property tax revenue options available to the Municipality, an overview on the required process for implementation and required resources.

That the meeting adjourn at 11:40 a.m.