General Government Committee

That the delegations from the Central Ontario Building & Construction Trades Council be received with thanks; And whereas the Central Ontario Building & Construction Trades Council (COBT) along with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) has requested that the Municipality of Clarington consider adding a fair wage policy to its Procurement By-law per the document “COBT Submission to the City of Clarington Regarding Fair Wage Policy.” Now therefore be it resolved that Council request Staff to research and report back to Council with recommendations on the request for implementation of a fair wage policy. Amendment Resolution # GG-034-26 Moved by Councillor Traill Seconded by Mayor Foster That the foregoing Resolution #GG-033-26 be amended by adding the following at the end: That, in addition to investing fair wage policy, also investigate newer procurement policies that have been adopted at the requests of the building trades such as the one implemented at Lakeridge Health.

That the delegations from the Central Ontario Building & Construction Trades Council be received with thanks; And whereas the Central Ontario Building & Construction Trades Council (COBT) along with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) has requested that the Municipality of Clarington consider adding a fair wage policy to its Procurement By-law per the document “COBT Submission to the City of Clarington Regarding Fair Wage Policy.” Now therefore be it resolved: That Council request Staff to research and report back to Council with recommendations on the request for implementation of a fair wage policy; and That, in addition to investing fair wage policy, also investigate newer procurement policies that have been adopted at the requests of the building trades such as the one implemented at Lakeridge Health. Yes (7) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo

Whereas Walking School Buses (organized groups of children walking to school together under adult supervision) have been shown to improve student safety, promote healthy physical activity, reduce traffic congestion near schools, and decrease greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles; and Whereas many families in the Municipality of Clarington face barriers to safe, active school travel due to concerns about traffic, distance, and lack of supervision; and Whereas successful Walking School Bus programs in other municipalities have demonstrated increased rates of walking to school, improved community engagement, reduced traffic and congestion near the schools thereby creating safer and more accessible neighbourhoods (including making it easier to access side streets by emergency vehicles); and stronger connections between families, schools, and neighbourhoods; and Whereas such programs can be supported at relatively low cost, through coordination with schools, the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, parent volunteers, and Municipal Staff; and Whereas the Canadian Cancer Society has established a framework for implementation of the Walking School Bus program that can be adopted and applied in Clarington. Therefore, be it resolved that the Municipality of Clarington directs staff to research and report back on feasibility of implementing a Walking School Bus Program in partnership with the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, parent volunteers, using the Canadian Cancer

That foregoing resolution GG-036-26. regarding the implementation of a walking school bus program, be

That the scheduled 1-hour break at 12:00 noon be delayed until 12:30 p.m.

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

That the Presentation by Mary-Anne Dempster, Chief Administrative Officer, regarding a Year in Review, be received with extraordinary thanks. Yes (7) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo

That the Agenda be altered to consider Item 6.4 - Report LGS-004-26 - Staff Accomplishments Annual Report - 2025, at this time.

That all items listed in Section 6, with the exception of items 6.2, 6.4, 6.8, 6.9 be approved, in accordance with the Agenda. Item 6.7 was subsequently amended - see Item.

That Report PUB-001-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Council support the recommendations contained in this report for the ongoing maintenance and replacement of crosswalks designed to promote social awareness; That Council direct staff to include the ongoing maintenance financial requirements in future operating budget requests; That Council direct staff, where future social awareness crosswalks are approved or implemented, the ongoing maintenance, renewal, and replacement costs associated with those crosswalks be identified and incorporated into future operating and capital budget submissions, as applicable . Further, that Council acknowledges enhanced crosswalk treatments require ongoing lifecycle funding to ensure safety, visibility, and program sustainability, and that future approvals be considered in alignment with available budget capacity , And; That all interested parties listed in Report PUB-001-26, be advised of Council’s decision. Amendment That the foregoing Resolution #GG-049-26 be amended to add the following after the fourth paragraph: Resolution # GG-050-26 Moved by Councillor Anderson Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh That Staff be directed to look at alternatives to honouring veterans.

That Report LGS-011-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the resignation of Noel Gamble, from the Clarington Heritage Committee and Denis Keane from the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee be received with thanks; That Jamie Cordeiro be appointed to the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed; That the Committee consider the applications in accordance with the Board/Committee Management Policy, for appointments to the Clarington Heritage Committee, and that the vote be conducted to appoint a citizen representative, for a term ending December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed; and That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-011-26 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

Whereas concerns have been raised by residents regarding traffic safety at the intersections of Liberty Street with Concession Road 4 and Concession Road 6; Whereas a recent collision at Liberty Street and Concession Road 4 involved a school bus and resulted in injuries requiring hospital transport, highlighting the potential risks at this location; Whereas residents have noted specific safety issues including a blind curve on Liberty Street north of Concession Road 6, downhill grades on Concession Road 6, and winter road conditions that regularly include snow blowing from adjacent fields and limited traction due to sanding-only practices; Whereas Liberty Street currently functions as a through road at these intersections, with no stop control at either location except for a flashing overhead beacon at Concession Road 6; Whereas community feedback indicates that converting these intersections to all-way stop control may significantly improve safety, with limited impact on traffic volumes north of Concession Road 6; Whereas these locations may fall under the jurisdiction of the Region of Durham or may be impacted by Regional long‑term transportation planning; Now therefore it be resolved that Council direct staff to liaise with the Region of Durham to: Review the existing safety conditions at the intersections of: Liberty Street & Concession Road 4; and Liberty Street & Concession Road 6; Evaluate the feasibility and warrants for implementing all‑way stop control at both inter

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add an additional New Business item, related to OSAO Funding changes to the Agenda.

Whereas the Government of Ontario, under Premier Doug Ford, has restructured the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), reducing the maximum non-repayable grant portion to 25 per cent and shifting the remaining support to repayable loans; And whereas this represents a significant departure from the previous model, in which approximately 85 per cent of OSAP funding was delivered through grants and only 15 per cent through loans; And whereas the provincial government has also permitted colleges and universities to increase tuition by up to two per cent annually; And whereas these combined changes are expected to increase student debt burdens, place additional financial strain on families, and potentially discourage students—particularly those from low- and middle-income households—from pursuing post-secondary education; And whereas student advocates, community members, and elected officials, have raised concerns and launched a “Save OSAP” campaign urging the provincial government to reverse these changes; And whereas access to affordable post-secondary education is critical to local economic development, workforce readiness, poverty reduction, and long-term community prosperity; And whereas increased student debt may lead to reduced local economic participation, delayed home ownership, and diminished small business creation within our municipality; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Municipality of Clarington: Formally express its opposition to the recent

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing matters that deal with advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

That the meeting adjourn at 2:34 p.m.

That the foregoing Resolution #GG-033-26 be amended by adding the following at the end: That, in addition to investing fair wage policy, also investigate newer procurement policies that have been adopted at the requests of the building trades such as the one implemented at Lakeridge Health.

General Government Committee Minutes March 2, 2026 That the delegations from the Central Ontario Building & Construction Trades Council be received with thanks; And whereas the Central Ontario Building & Construction Trades Council (COBT) along with the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) has requested that the Municipality of Clarington consider adding a fair wage policy to its Procurement By-law per the document “COBT Submission to the City of Clarington Regarding Fair Wage Policy.” Now therefore be it resolved: That Council request Staff to research and report back to Council with recommendations on the request for implementation of a fair wage policy; and That, in addition to investing fair wage policy, also investigate newer procurement policies that have been adopted at the requests of the building trades such as the one implemented at Lakeridge Health. Yes (7): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor Traill, Councillor Woo, and Councillor Zwart

General Government Committee Minutes March 2, 2026 That foregoing resolution GG-036-26. regarding the implementation of a walking school bus program, be

That the Presentation by Mary-Anne Dempster, Chief Administrative Officer, regarding a Year in Review, be received with extraordinary thanks. Yes (7): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor Traill, Councillor Woo, and Councillor Zwart

That Staff be directed to look at alternatives to honouring veterans.

Whereas the Government of Ontario, under Premier Doug Ford, has restructured the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP), reducing the maximum non- repayable grant portion to 25 per cent and shifting the remaining support to repayable loans; And whereas this represents a significant departure from the previous model, in which approximately 85 per cent of OSAP funding was delivered through grants and only 15 per cent through loans; And whereas the provincial government has also permitted colleges and universities to increase tuition by up to two per cent annually; And whereas these combined changes are expected to increase student debt burdens, place additional financial strain on families, and potentially discourage students—particularly those from low- and middle-income households—from pursuing post-secondary education; General Government Committee Minutes March 2, 2026 And whereas student advocates, community members, and elected officials, have raised concerns and launched a “Save OSAP” campaign urging the provincial government to reverse these changes; And whereas access to affordable post-secondary education is critical to local economic development, workforce readiness, poverty reduction, and long-term community prosperity; And whereas increased student debt may lead to reduced local economic participation, delayed home ownership, and diminished small business creation within our municipality; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Municipality of Clarin