General Government Committee

That all items listed in Section 6, with the exception of items 6.3 and 6.4, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda.

That Report FSD-002-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Staff be directed to take the necessary steps to implement a Municipal Accommodation Tax and report back to Council with the required revenue-sharing agreements and enabling by-law; That Staff be directed to take the necessary steps to implement a Stormwater Management Fee by January 1, 2028, and report back to Council with the required agreements and by-laws as required; That Staff be directed to review User Fees and include additional fees for consideration in the User Fee Bylaw under the principle that services benefitting individuals should be funded by the individuals; That the Region of Durham be requested to reconsider the Vacant Home Tax and assist the municipalities who would want to implement such tax; and That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-002-25, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report PUB-001-25 Respectful Conduct Policy and Customer, be

That Report PUB-001-25, and any related delegations or communication items be received; That Council approve the proposed draft Respectful Conduct Policy, attached as Attachment 1, to promote a respectful, tolerant, and harassment free workplace for all Staff and the public utilizing our services for their personal enjoyment with the following amendment: That Section 5.3.9 be amended by removing the words "including taking photographs, video, or audio recordings, of persons without their consent"; and That all interested parties listed in Report PUB-001-25, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

Whereas in a letter dated December 12, 2024, Minister Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, requested feedback from municipalities related to the proposed Municipal Accountability Act, 2024, Clarington Council submits the following for consideration: The Council endorses the recommendations submitted by AMCTO to the Ministry on July 14, 2021; That, when passed, the Bill be immediately implemented and not be delayed until the term of the new councils in 2026; That the Code of Conduct make reference to and hold Councillors accountable to policies approved by their local municipal Councils; That private phones, e-mails, or other private electronic means not be used in the conduct of municipal business and that in the event of an investigation by the Integrity Commissioner, the IC be given access to those records pertinent to the investigation; and That annual attendance records be included on Council agendas. Yes (6) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo No (1) Councillor Traill

That Report LGS-001-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the resignation of Steven Cooke be received with thanks; That the Committee consider the applications for appointments to the Public Library Board, and that the vote be conducted to appoint the citizen representatives, in accordance with the Board / Committee Management Policy; and That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-001-25, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That the Agenda be altered to consider Item 8.1, Report PUB-002-25 - Open Air Burn By-law Addendum, at this time.

That Report PUB-002-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the By-law attached to Report PUB-002-25 as Attachment 1, reflecting Scenario One, which allows for both recreational fires and open-air burning, be approved; That By-law 2012-062, to regulate open air burning, be repealed; and That all interested parties listed in Report PUB-002-25, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (5) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart, and Councillor Rang No (2) Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo

That the Committee recess for 10 minutes.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting for an additional 20 minutes.

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

That the Committee recess for a 45-minute lunch break.

That the Municipality of Clarington, elevate the Anti-Black Racism Task Force from a working group of the Diversity Advisory Committee to a separate Advisory Committee of Council, to be called the Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee; That all current members of the Anti-Black Racism Task Force be appointed to the Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee and have their term extended to the end of this Council term; That staff review and update the Terms of Reference for both the Diversity Advisory Committee and newly formed Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee and bring back to Council for approval; That the Terms of Reference for the Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee include a Councillor Representative, and Councillor Rang be appointed as the Council Representative for a term ending November 14, 2026; That the Terms of Reference for both committees include a Staff Liaison; That the 2025 budget be amended to include an additional staff resource for the IDEA portfolio (Grade 6 – non-affiliated); and That all interested parties be notified of Council’s decision.

That the net difference of the Jury Lands Provision funds be set aside in the Rate Stabilization Fund.

That in accordance with Ontario Regulation 530/22 Section 7 (4), of the Municipal Act, Council shortens the 30-day period to pass resolutions making an amendment to the proposed budget; and That the period be shortened to January 13, 2025. Yes (6) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo No (1) Councillor Traill

That the recommendations contained in Confidential Report LGS-002-25 - Potential Property Disposition, be approved.

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 proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.

That the meeting adjourn at 3:13 p.m.

Whereas in a letter dated December 12, 2024, Minister Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, requested feedback from municipalities related to the proposed Municipal Accountability Act, 2024, Clarington Council submits the following for consideration:  The Council endorses the recommendations submitted by AMCTO to the Ministry on July 14, 2021;  That, when passed, the Bill be immediately implemented and not be delayed until the term of the new councils in 2026; General Government Committee Minutes January 13, 2025  That the Code of Conduct make reference to and hold Councillors accountable to policies approved by their local municipal Councils;  That private phones, e-mails, or other private electronic means not be used in the conduct of municipal business and that in the event of an investigation by the Integrity Commissioner, the IC be given access to those records pertinent to the investigation; and  That annual attendance records be included on Council agendas. Yes (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor Woo, and Councillor Zwart No (1): Councillor Traill

That in accordance with Ontario Regulation 530/22 Section 7 (4), of the Municipal Act, Council shortens the 30-day period to pass resolutions making an amendment to the proposed budget; and That the period be shortened to January 13, 2025. Yes (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor Woo, and Councillor Zwart No (1): Councillor Traill