General Government Committee

That the Delegation of Shaun Collier, Board Chair, Durham Region Police Service Board, regarding Community Safety in Durham Region, be received with thanks and further that the Council of the Municipality of Clarington expresses support, confidence, and appreciation for the members and efforts of the Durham Region Police Services.

That the Delegation of Jennifer Kanters, Office Administrator, Darlington Soccer Club, Regarding Bowmanville Indoor Soccer Field Construction , be received with thanks.

That the Delegation of Judith Hanson, CEO, Autism Home Base Durham Inc., regarding a Request for Funding Through External Agencies Budget, be received with thanks.

That all items listed in Section 6, with the exception of Items 6.4, 6.6, and 6.9, be approved on consent, in accordance with the Agenda.

That Report CAO-003-24 be

That Report LGS-032-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Clarington approves the keeping of backyard chickens using the suggested guidelines outlined in Section 6.3 of the Report; and That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-032-24, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report LGS-032-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; and That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-032-24, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report FSD-037-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received for information.

That Report LGS-030-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the resignation of Marven Whidden, from the Ganaraska Forest Recreational User Committee and Property Standards Committee, be received with thanks; That the Committee consider the applications for appointments to the Ganaraska Forest Recreational User Committee and Property Standards Committee, and that the vote be conducted to appoint the citizen representatives, in accordance with the Appointment to Boards and Committees Policy; and That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-030-24, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report LGS-026-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the draft Delegation of Authority By-law, attached to Report LGS-026-24, as Attachment 2, excluding the columns titled “Recommended Action” and “Notes”, be approved; and That the following be rescinded and replaced with the delegation of authority within the draft by-law: The Council approval of Resolution #GG-077-23 from March 20, 2023, regarding the authority to enter into Defibrillator Program Agreements; The Council approval of Resolution #GG-201-23, from December 4, 2023, regarding the authority to execute any future amendments to the trail Licence Agreement required to accommodate the operational needs of either Ontario Power Generation or the Municipality; The last paragraph of Resolution #C-190-15, from June 1, 2015, regarding the authority to appoint private parking enforcement officers. That the Flag Protocol Policy and Proclamation Policy be updated to refer to the Delegation of Authority By-law; That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-026-24, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That the foregoing Resolution #GG-130-24 be amended by adding the following: That all Court Matters be removed from the Delegation of Authority By-law, except Court Matters - Small Claims - Write off. Yes (1) Councillor Traill No (6) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to delay the scheduled break at 12:00 noon by 30 minutes.

That Report LGS-026-24 be

Whereas the November 11, 2024, Planning & Development Committee (PDC) meeting is scheduled for 5:00 pm on Remembrance Day; And whereas there are several Remembrance Day events taking place that day, including one at 7:00 pm in Newcastle; And whereas Members of Council wish to move the start time of the meeting to accommodate both the PDC meeting and the events; Now therefore be it resolved that, in accordance with subsection 4.16.1(b) of the Procedural By-law, the 5:00 pm November 11, 2024, PDC meeting, be cancelled; That, in accordance with subsection 4.4.2 of the Procedural By-law, a Special PDC meeting be called for 4:00 pm November 11, 2024, in the Council Chambers and via electronic means, to consider planning reports and any related delegations and presentations, excluding Public Meetings for the purpose of the Planning Act.

That the meeting adjourn at 12:08 p.m.

That Report LGS-032-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Clarington approves the keeping of backyard chickens, using the suggested guidelines outlined in Section 6.3 of this Report; and That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-032-24, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That the foregoing Resolution #GG-130-24 be amended by adding the following: That all Court Matters be removed from the Delegation of Authority By- law, except Court Matters - Small Claims - Write off. Yes (1): Councillor Traill No (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor Woo, and Councillor Zwart

Whereas the November 11, 2024, Planning & Development Committee (PDC) meeting is scheduled for 5:00 pm on Remembrance Day; And whereas there are several Remembrance Day events taking place that day, including one at 7:00 pm in Newcastle; General Government Committee Minutes September 9, 2024 And whereas Members of Council wish to move the start time of the meeting to accommodate both the PDC meeting and the events; Now therefore be it resolved that, in accordance with subsection 4.16.1(b) of the Procedural By-law, the 5:00 pm November 11, 2024, PDC meeting, be cancelled; That, in accordance with subsection 4.4.2 of the Procedural By-law, a Special PDC meeting be called for 4:00 pm November 11, 2024, in the Council Chambers and via electronic means, to consider planning reports and any related delegations and presentations, excluding Public Meetings for the purpose of the Planning Act.