General Government Committee

That the Agenda be altered to consider Item 7.2 - Report PDS-063-25 - Update on Whistle Cessation at CN Grade Level Crossings at Bennett Road and Cobbledick Road, at this time.

That Report PDS-063-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Staff be directed to utilize the remaining available funding for Whistle Cessation Implementation at Bennett Road and Cobbledick Road, up to $1,468,450.17, for the purposes of installation of fencing and additional anti-trespass countermeasures along the rail corridor as required by CN; and That the Deputy CAO, Planning and Infrastructure be the delegated authority to execute any necessary agreements with CN or amendments to existing agreements with CN that are required to implement whistle cessation. That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-063-25, be advised of Council’s decision. Resolution # GG-181-25 Moved by Mayor Foster Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh That the matter be

That the Committee recess for 10 minutes.

That the Presentation by Justin Mac Lean, Director, Strategic Initiatives and Deepak Seharawat, Manager, Corporate Performance and Innovation, regarding a Continuous Improvement (CI) Program Update from Corporate Performance and Innovation Team, be received with thanks.

That all items listed in Section 6, with the exception of items 6.5 and 6.6, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to introduce a motion to amend something previously adopted by Council.

That Report CAO-021-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be received for information; and That Staff report back at a future meeting on relaxing the criteria for dog park size. Yes (6) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo Absent (1) Councillor Zwart

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting for an additional 30 minutes.

That Report CAO-023-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be received for information; and That the sidewalk on the West side of Liberty Street, South of Baseline Road be added to the priority snow clearing route.

That Report CAO-024-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That staff be directed to adopt quarterly reporting of Council expenses in addition to the legislated requirement to report annually on Council expenses; and That all interested parties listed in Report CAO-024-25, be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (6) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo Absent (1) Councillor Zwart

Whereas the Municipality of Clarington acknowledges the significant contributions of the agricultural industry to local employment and tourism; And whereas the agricultural sector requires seasonal housing for its workforce; And whereas the Municipality is committed to ensuring a safe work environment for all agricultural workers and ensuring compliance with relevant fire code requirements; And whereas concerns have been raised by the agricultural community regarding the interpretation and application of fire safety regulations in agricultural housing; Now therefore be it resolved that: The Fire Marshal for the Province of Ontario be requested to review the current definition and application of the Fire Code as it pertains to agricultural housing, specifically Section 9.3 Boarding Lodging and Rooming Houses; The Fire Marshal for the Province of Ontario evaluates the financial impact of retrofitting agricultural occupancies, and as such, consider an exemption for these occupancies under Section 9.3 Boarding, Lodging, and Rooming Houses in the Fire Code; The Fire Marshal for the Province of Ontario be asked to provide clear guidance and direction to fire services across Ontario to ensure consistent application of the Fire Code for occupancies housing agricultural workers; A copy of this Council resolution be forwarded to the Fire Marshal for the Province of Ontario, Minister McCarthy, Minister Piccini, the Agricultural Advisory Committee and Charles Stevens.

That the recommendations contained in Confidential Report LGS-042-25 - Potential Disposition of 247 King Avenue East, Newcastle, be approved.

That the recommendations contained in Confidential Report CAO-025-25 - Potential Property Acquisition in Courtice, be approved. Yes (5) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo No (1) Councillor Traill Absent (1) Councillor Zwart

That the meeting adjourn at 12:14 p.m.

That Report CAO-021-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be received for information; and That Staff report back at a future meeting on relaxing the criteria for dog park size. Yes (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Woo Absent (1): Councillor Zwart

That Report CAO-024-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; General Government Committee Minutes December 1, 2025 That staff be directed to adopt quarterly reporting of Council expenses in addition to the legislated requirement to report annually on Council expenses; and That all interested parties listed in Report CAO-024-25, be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Woo Absent (1): Councillor Zwart

That the recommendations contained in Confidential Report CAO-025-25 - Potential Property Acquisition in Courtice, be approved. Yes (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, and Councillor Woo No (1): Councillor Traill Absent (1): Councillor Zwart