General Government Committee

That the Agenda be altered to consider Item 6.4, Report FSD-005-25 - 2025 Development Charge Study and Community Benefits Charge Strategy Update, at this time.

That Report FSD-005-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Council endorse the population and employment forecasts for the purposes of informing the capital programs and development charges rate calculation shown in Attachment 1; That the draft list of capital projects eligible for development charges funding, provided in Attachment 2, be received and be used as input into the 2025 Development Charges Background Study, subject to amendments as part of the ongoing public consultation and Staff review; That the draft list of capital projects eligible for community benefits charges funding, provided in Attachment 4, be received and be used as input into the 2025 Community Benefits Charges Strategy, subject to amendments as part of the ongoing public consultation and Staff review; That Staff be directed to publicly release the draft by-laws, draft Development Charges Background Study, and draft Community Benefits Charge Strategy no later than March 24, 2025, to ensure the Development Charge Study is released a minimum of 60 days prior to the anticipated Development Charge By-Law passage, and; That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-005-25, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That the Delegation Kate Potter, Chair, and Thomas Hossie, Vice-Chair, Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee (SWNAMAC), regarding a SWNAMAC Annual Update, be received with thanks.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add a Delegation, by Oswald Sharpe, Regarding School Zone Speed Limits, to the Agenda.

That the Delegation of Oswald Sharpe, regarding School Zone Speed Limits, be received with thanks.

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

That Report PDS-002-25 – North Bowmanville Dog Park Site Selection, be

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 litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

That Report FSD-004-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Green Tractors Inc. with a bid amount of $1,090,874.25 (Net HST) being the low, compliant bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of CL2024-42 be awarded the contract for the supply and delivery of three tractor mowers; That the total estimated funds required for this project in the amount of $1,094,374.25 (Net HST) include $1,090,874.25 (Net HST) for three tractor mowers, and other costs such as licensing, radios, GPS units and Clarington decal lettering and striping in the amount of $3,500.00 (Net HST) be funded by the Municipality as provided. Description Account Number Amount Fleet Replace -Roads - 2024 budget 110-36-388-83642-7401 $552,750 Additional Funds - Operations Equipment RF 110-36-388-83642-7401 197,394 New Equip-Roads - 2024 budget 110-36-388-83643-7401 266,325 Additional Funds - Roads & Related DC 110-36-388-83643-7401 77,905 That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-004-25, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report LGS-005-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the resignation of Allison Speight, Accessibility Advisory Committee, and Kelly Maika, Rick Bellamy, Ashley Maika, and Saranya Anantharaman, Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade, be received with thanks; That Michael Kamstra be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed; That Danielle Carroll, Greg Carroll, Crystal Ovenden, Jacquie MacEachern, Larry Quinney, and Petra Billings be appointed to the Tyrone Hall Board for a term ending December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed, and that Staff re-advertise for the remaining vacancy; That the Committee consider the applications for appointments to the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee, Newcastle Village Community Hall Board, and Tyrone Hall Board and that the vote be conducted to appoint the citizen representatives, in accordance with the Boards and Committees Management Policy; and That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-005-25 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add a New Business, regarding Canadian Export Tariffs, to the Agenda.

That Staff investigate and report back on options available to restrict the purchase of products and services originating in the United States by the Municipality of Clarington; That Staff consult with the Clarington Board of Trade, Business Improvement Areas, and other levels of government to provide clarification on how we can work to help promote buying Canadian products; and That Council supports organizations such as the Association of Municipalities, Federation of Canadian Municipalities, Ontario Big City Mayors, the province, and the Region of Durham to take similar actions. Yes (6) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo Absent (1) Councillor Traill

That the meeting adjourn at 1:53 p.m.

That Report FSD-005-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; General Government Committee Minutes February 3, 2025 That Council endorse the population and employment forecasts for the purposes of informing the capital programs and development charges rate calculation shown in Attachment 1; That the draft list of capital projects eligible for development charges funding, provided in Attachment 2, be received and be used as input into the 2025 Development Charges Background Study, subject to amendments as part of the ongoing public consultation and Staff review; That the draft list of capital projects eligible for community benefits charges funding, provided in Attachment 4, be received and be used as input into the 2025 Community Benefits Charges Strategy, subject to amendments as part of the ongoing public consultation and Staff review; That Staff be directed to publicly release the draft by-laws, draft Development Charges Background Study, and draft Community Benefits Charge Strategy no later than March 24, 2025, to ensure the Development Charge Study is released a minimum of 60 days prior to the anticipated Development Charge By-Law passage, and; That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-005-25, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report FSD-004-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Green Tractors Inc. with a bid amount of $1,090,874.25 (Net HST) being the low, compliant bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of CL2024- 42 be awarded the contract for the supply and delivery of three tractor mowers; That the total estimated funds required for this project in the amount of $1,094,374.25 (Net HST) include $1,090,874.25 (Net HST) for three tractor mowers, and other costs such as licensing, radios, GPS units and Clarington decal lettering and striping in the amount of $3,500.00 (Net HST) be funded by the Municipality as provided: Description Account Number Amount Fleet Replace -Roads - 2024 budget 110-36-388-83642- $552,750 7401 Additional Funds - Operations Equipment 110-36-388-83642- 197,394 RF 7401 New Equip-Roads - 2024 budget 110-36-388-83643- 266,325 7401 Additional Funds - Roads & Related DC 110-36-388-83643- 77,905 7401 General Government Committee Minutes February 3, 2025 That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-004-25, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add a New Business Item, regarding Canadian Export Tariffs, to the Agenda.