General Government Committee

That the Delegation by Angela BaltKois, Festival Director and Eric Bartnes, Rockstalgia Inc., regarding a request for a noise exemption, be received with thanks.

That the Presentation by John Henry, Regional Chair, Region of Durham, regarding a Durham Region Update, be received with thanks.

That the Presentation by Shaun Collier, Durham Regional Police Services Board, regarding an Update on Policing and Police Governance in Durham Region, be received with thanks.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to delay the scheduled break until 12:30 p.m.

That the Presentation by Yi Luo, Joseph Costigan, and Theresa Tran, Metrolinx, regarding the Bowmanville Extension - Clarington Update, be received with abundant thanks.

That the Agenda be altered to consider Item 8.1 - Chinese Hertiage Month, at this time.

Whereas United Against Hate Canada and the Montreal Chan Associations have launched a campaign calling on Parliament to establish a Canadian Chinese Heritage Month, recognising the cultural and historical contributions of the Chinese community; and Whereas a similar initiative in 2024 resulted in Ontario officially recognising February as Chinese Heritage Month through Bill 183, Chinese Heritage Month Act, 2024 ; and Whereas Canada has 68 heritage months and commemorative days and will later this year adopt a motion to create a Ukrainian Heritage Month. We believe it is a glaring oversight that the Chinese community numbering 1.8 million persons and whose history in Canada predates Confederation does not have a heritage month that is nationally recognized; and Whereas Over 17,000 Chinese pioneers came to Canada in the 1880's to help build the railroad through the Canadian Rockies, thus uniting Canada from coast to coast, both politically and geographically; and Whereas from 1885, when Canada first imposed a head tax on Chinese migrants, until 1947, when Parliament revoked the discriminatory Chinese Exclusion Act legislated in 1923, the Chinese have faced systemic barriers in Canada faced by no other ethnic or racial group. Despite official discrimination, the Chinese put down deep roots in Canada, persevered and have contributed to Canada’s growth; and Whereas; Clarington Regional Councillor Willie Woo, himself the son of a head taxpayer, bears witness to the challenges faced

That all items listed in Section 6, with the exception of items 6.1, 6.3, and 6.5, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda.

That Report FSD-018-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the Procurement By-law 2024-052, a by-law to provide policies and procedures for the procurement of goods and services, be amended (Attachment 1 to Report FSD-018-26) to change the following: The per project roster limit for Consulting and Professional Services be increased to $250,000 (Net HST Rebate) per project; and The CAO be authorized to approve Consulting and Professional Services contract awards made through the roster, up to $250,000 (Net HST Rebate) per project; and That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-018-26, be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (6) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo No (1) Councillor Traill

That Report FSD-019-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the By-law attached to Report FSD-019-26, as Attachment 1, being a by-law to repeal By-law 2025-033, a by-law to require the payment of fees for services, be approved and effective July 1, 2026; and That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-019-26, be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report FSD-021-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Staff be directed to provide a one-year extension to the demolition credit for Nash Developments Limited; and That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-021-26, be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report FSD-023-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the proposal received from LBMS Group Inc, being the highest scoring proponent meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of RFP2026-2 be awarded the contract for the provision of Contract Administration and Construction Inspection Services for Darlington Boulevard Reconstruction, contingent on the award of the construction contract; That the funds required to complete this project in the amount of $169,888.32 (Net HST Rebate) be funded from the approved budget; and That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-023-26, be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report LGS-024-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the Meeting Schedule for January to June, 2027, Attachment 1 to Report LGS-024-26, be approved; and That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-024-26, be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report LGS-025-26 and any related delegations or communication items be received; That Council authorizes entering into a lease agreement with Darlington Soccer Club for office space at the Bowmanville Community Complex, in a form and with content approved by the Deputy CAO/Solicitor and substantially consistent with the information contained in Report LGS-025-26; That the Deputy CAO/Solicitor be authorized to execute the agreement on behalf of the Municipality; and That all interested parties be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report PDS-037-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Guildwood Park be endorsed as the location for a new off-leash dog park, and Staff be directed to initiate a community engagement process to inform the design prior to construction; That a project budget of $195,553.89 be authorized, and funded from the Parks and Recreation Development Charge Reserve Fund; That an annual operating budget increase of $5,000 for maintenance and inspections, funded through the Public Works operating budget, be approved; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-037-26, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report LGS-023-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the resignation of Hawa Mire and Beatrice Kraayenhof from the Accessibility Advisory Committee and Lauren Reyes Grange from the Diversity Advisory Committee, be received with thanks; That the appointments to the Accessibility Advisory Committee and the Diversity Advisory Committee 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: a matter that deals with litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality of local board; and a matter that deals with advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

That the recommendations contained in Confidential Report LGS-026-26 - Confidential Legal Proceeding, be approved.

That the meeting adjourn at 2:39 p.m.

That the Agenda be altered to consider Item 8.1 - Chinese Heritage Month, at this time.

That Report FSD-019-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the By-law attached to Report FSD-019-26, as Attachment 1, being a by-law to repeal By-law 2025-033, a by-law to require the payment of fees for services, be approved and effective July 1, 2026; and General Government Committee Minutes May 4, 2026 That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-019-26, be advised of Council’s decision.