General Government Committee

That the Delegation by Noel Gamble and James Hogle, Regarding a Request for a Reduction in Speed and No Entry Signage on Lovers Lane, Bowmanville, be received with thanks.; and That Staff conduct a traffic study, implement any short term and long term changes necessary, including but not limited to a speed limit reduction.

That the delegation by Kevin Mitchell from CRH Canada Group Inc. be received with thanks; That the request from CRH Canada Group Inc. to install an aggregate conveyor system beneath Best Road, in the vicinity of the Dufferin Aggregates Mosport Pit, be approved subject to any requirements and reasonable fees deemed appropriate by Staff; and That the Deputy CAO/Solicitor is delegated with the responsibility to prepare and execute a Road Crossing Agreement between CRH Canada Group Inc. and the Municipality of Clarington to authorize the installation of the aggregate conveyor system beneath Best Road.

That the delegation be extended for an additional 3 minutes.

That the delegation by Melodie Zarzeczny from Marigold Hospice Care be received with thanks; That the Deputy CAO/Solicitor be authorized to transfer up to 0.50 acre of land to Durham Hospice-Clarington in support of their request for additional parking space; That this resolution is conditional on Staff being satisfied that disposition of the land will not interfere with any municipal needs or the property rights of any other person; and That this resolution is further conditional on Durham Hospice-Clarington obtaining a reference plan and other reasonable requirements at the discretion of the Deputy CAO/Solicitor.

That all items listed in Section 6, with the exception of Item 6.8, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda.

That Staff be directed to proceed with the tender for the Clarington Operations Depot, Emergency and Fire Services Training Facility (CODEFS). Resolution # GG-111-26 Moved by Councillor Traill Seconded by Councillor Anderson That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to speak to the foregoing Resolution #GG-110-26 for a second time.

That Item 6.8 - CAO-006-26 - CODEFS - Postponement of Tender, be

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

That Report LGS-031-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the resignation of Luc Chaisson from the Newcastle Arena Board, Mel Green from the Newcastle Village Community Hall Board, Vincent Wong from the Diversity Advisory Committee and Lesley Scherer from the Accessibility Advisory Committee be received with thanks; That By-law 2025-061, a by-law to establish a Municipal Service Board to operate the Newcastle Memorial Arena, be amended by changing the composition of the Board from seven citizen members and one Member of Council to eight citizen members and one Member of Council; That the Committee consider the applications, in accordance with the Board/Committee Management Policy, for appointment to the Newcastle Arena Board, and that the vote be conducted to appoint the citizen representative for a term ending December 31, 2026; and That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-031-26 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

Whereas the prevalence of ticks, including those known to carry Lyme disease, and other Vector borne diseases have increased across many parts of Ontario; (Lyme disease is now the most common vector-borne disease in the province. In 2025 alone, there were 2,930 reported cases in Ontario, a sharp rise from the 1,865 cases in 2024); Whereas residents have expressed growing concerns about public health risks associated with tick exposure in parks, trails, and residential areas; Whereas municipalities have limited jurisdiction and resources to effectively manage tick populations at a broad ecological scale; Whereas the Government of Ontario is responsible for public health policy, environmental management, and vector-borne disease prevention; Now therefore be it resolved: That Council for the Municipality of Clarington formally requests that the Government of Ontario investigate and implement measures to reduce tick populations and mitigate associated public health risks; That such measures may include safe and effective tick control strategies, public education campaigns, and coordinated regional approaches; That the Province consider increased funding and support for local public health units to address tick-borne disease prevention; and That a copy of this motion be sent to the Minister of Health, Public Health Ontario, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, local MPP(s), Local MP(s), public health units, and organizations, and the Association of Municipaliti

THAT Item 6.1 of the Orono BIA meeting minutes, dated March 27, 2026 to draw $7,500 from the Orono BIA Reserve Fund, be approved, for the following purposes: Repair of downtown Christmas lighting, with the objective of extending its useful life; The Downtown Business Improvement Area (DBIA) portion of the CCTV camera installation; Additional downtown décor and lighting enhancements; and Preliminary exploration of relocating the Christmas Tree Lighting to the mature tree located in front of Orono Town Hall, subject to logistical considerations, including tree-lift requirements.

That in accordance with Section 7.16.5 of the Procedural By-law, a New Business Item, regarding Support for Flexible Hybrid Work Models in the Public Sector, be added to the Agenda.

Whereas the Government of Ontario has recently advanced a policy direction encouraging a full-time, five-days-per-week return to the office for public sector employees; And Whereas the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated that many public sector roles can be performed effectively through remote and hybrid work arrangements without compromising service delivery, accountability, or productivity; And Whereas municipalities across Ontario have successfully implemented hybrid work models that maintain high levels of service while improving employee satisfaction, recruitment, and retention; And Whereas a rigid, five-day in-office requirement may undermine workforce competitiveness, particularly in attracting younger professionals and specialized talent who increasingly expect flexible work arrangements; And Whereas the Province’s stated aim of adding to downtown Toronto’s economy also applies to Durham communities that would benefit from workers spending their dollars closer to home; And Whereas hybrid work models contribute to measurable environmental benefits, including: Reduced greenhouse gas emissions from decreased commuting; Lower traffic congestion on the 401 and in downtown Toronto, particularly; Reduced demand on urban infrastructure and parking systems; And Whereas hybrid work arrangements support improved quality of life outcomes, including: Increased work-life balance for employees; Reduced commuting time and costs; Greater inclusion for individuals with caregiving responsibi

That in accordance with Section 7.16.5 of the Procedural By-law, a New Business Item, regarding Reform of the Ontario Land Tribunal to Strengthen Municipal Decision-Making Authority , be added to the Agenda.

Whereas municipal councils are elected by residents to make decisions affecting their communities; Whereas the Province has empowered municipalities to make decisions on planning matters that are in keeping with provincial policy and legislation; Whereas a 2024 performance audit by the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario found that approximately 90% of development proposals appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) in 2023–2024 were allowed to proceed, even where the municipal position was informed by detailed technical studies and public consultation, demonstrating the significant influence the OLT has over development outcomes across Ontario; and Whereas municipalities across Ontario must often spend substantial public funds on legal and planning experts to defend decisions at the OLT, diverting limited municipal resources away from processing development applications and providing community services that detracts from provincial and municipal objectives of providing an increased supply of housing and building vibrant, complete communities. Therefore, Be It Resolved: That Council calls on the Government of Ontario to undertake a comprehensive review of the Ontario Land Tribunal with the objective of restoring appropriate deference to municipal planning decisions that conform to provincially approved Official Plans and policy frameworks; That Council requests legislative amendments to the Planning Act and Ontario Land Tribunal Act to ensure that the OLT gives greater

That in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.

That the recommendations contained in Confidential Report LGS-029-26 - Potential Land Acquisition, be approved.

That the meeting adjourn at 12:23 p.m.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to speak to the foregoing Resolution #GG-110-26 for a second time.

That Report LGS-031-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; General Government Committee Minutes June 1, 2026 That the resignation of Luc Chaisson from the Newcastle Arena Board, Mel Green from the Newcastle Village Community Hall Board, Vincent Wong from the Diversity Advisory Committee and Lesley Scherer from the Accessibility Advisory Committee be received with thanks; That By-law 2025-061, a by-law to establish a Municipal Service Board to operate the Newcastle Memorial Arena, be amended by changing the composition of the Board from seven citizen members and one Member of Council to eight citizen members and one Member of Council; That the Committee consider the applications, in accordance with the Board/Committee Management Policy, for appointment to the Newcastle Arena Board, and that the vote be conducted to appoint the citizen representative for a term ending December 31, 2026; and That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-031-26 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

Whereas municipal councils are elected by residents to make decisions affecting their communities; Whereas the Province has empowered municipalities to make decisions on planning matters that are in keeping with provincial policy and legislation; General Government Committee Minutes June 1, 2026 Whereas a 2024 performance audit by the Office of the Auditor General of Ontario found that approximately 90% of development proposals appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) in 2023–2024 were allowed to proceed, even where the municipal position was informed by detailed technical studies and public consultation, demonstrating the significant influence the OLT has over development outcomes across Ontario; and Whereas municipalities across Ontario must often spend substantial public funds on legal and planning experts to defend decisions at the OLT, diverting limited municipal resources away from processing development applications and providing community services that detracts from provincial and municipal objectives of providing an increased supply of housing and building vibrant, complete communities. Therefore, Be It Resolved: That Council calls on the Government of Ontario to undertake a comprehensive review of the Ontario Land Tribunal with the objective of restoring appropriate deference to municipal planning decisions that conform to provincially approved Official Plans and policy frameworks; That Council requests legislative amendments to the Planning Act and Ontario Land