General Government Committee

That the delegations of Charles MacDonald, Rick MacEachern, and Susie Plumpton, be received; That the Deputy CAO/Solicitor prepare lease agreements such that the four remaining original tenants be granted life leases for their personal use only and so long as they make use of the cottages; and That Staff investigate the potential for public re-use of the vacated cottages. Yes (3) Mayor Foster, Councillor Zwart, and Councillor Woo No (3) Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Rang Absent (1) Councillor Elhajjeh

That the foregoing Resolution #GG-104-23 be

That the delegations of Charles MacDonald, Rick MacEachern, and Susie Plumpton, regarding an Extension of the West Beach Cottagers Lease Agreement, be received with thanks.

That the Committee recess for 5 minutes.

That the items listed in Section 6, be approved in accordance with the agenda, except for Items 6.2.5 and 6.2.6.

That Report FSD-026-23 Hill Street Rehabilitation, be

That Report FSD-025-23, and any related delegations or communication items, be received for information; That the Draft Investment Policy, as attachment #1, be approved; and That any interested parties listed in Report FSD-025-23, and any delegations, be advised of Council’s decision. Amendment: Resolution # GG-115-23 Moved by Mayor Foster Seconded by Councillor Anderson That the foregoing Resolution #GG-114-23 be amended by adding the following: "That Staff report back on the Prudent Investor Standard".

That Report FSD-025-23, and any related delegations or communication items, be received for information; That the Draft Investment Policy, as attachment #1, be approved; That Staff report back on the Prudent Investor Standard; and That any interested parties listed in Report FSD-025-23, and any delegations, be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report LGS-021-23, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the Municipality of Clarington maintain the existing four-ward boundary system; and That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-021-23, and any delegations, be advised of Council’s decision.

That the foregoing Resolution #GG-117-23, be

Whereas Intimate partner violence (IPV) is physical, sexual, coercive control, emotional abuse and aggression that occurs in an intimate relationship; Whereas supporting efforts to address gender-based violence, which disproportionately impacts BIPOC women and girls would align with the Ontario governments’ Anti-Black Racism Strategy, Ontario Health’s Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Anti-Racism Framework, The National Action Plan to End Gender Based Violence, and Truth and Reconciliation Call to Action #40”. Whereas on the morning of September 22, 2015, Carol Culleton, Anastasia Kuzyk, and Nathalie Warmerdam were murdered by a former partner; Whereas on June 28, 2022, a five-person jury established as part of a coroner’s inquest into the events of September 22, 2015 delivered 86 recommendations; Whereas specific legislation addressing family and domestic violence has been passed by six provinces and three territories; however, Ontario has not implemented this type of legislation; Whereas the Violence Prevention Coordination Council of Durham (VPCC), which represents 35 local agencies including Bethesda House, Luke’s Place, Herizon House, Victim Services, and the Durham Rape Crisis Centre, reported a significant increase in demand for assistance from local IPV support providers. In the fiscal year 2021-22, Durham Victim Services supported 4,438 victims of Intimate Partner Violence, up 32% over four years and supported 916 victims of Sexual Violence, up 277% over four years. T

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add a New Business Item, regarding Newtonville Road Pilot Project, to the Agenda.

Whereas Clarington supports and encourages reuse of materials that cannot be recycled; Whereas Durham Region’s pilot project using recycled material in the reconstruction of a portion of Newtonville Road last summer was recently recognized with the Project of the Year Award in Transportation by the Ontario Public Works Association; and Whereas soil and water testing would demonstrate whether this reuse of recycled material is safe for the environment; Now therefore be it resolved that Clarington Council requests the Regional Municipality of Durham hire a third party consultant to undertake soil and water testing at optimal times and locations to determine if the Newtonville Road pilot project has had adverse effects on the environment and human health. Yes (6) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, and Councillor Woo Absent (1) Councillor Elhajjeh

That in accordance with Section 7.16.5 of the Procedural By-law, a Confidential New Business Item, regarding Potential Property Acquisition, be added to the Agenda.

That Item 10.1, New Business - Potential Property Acquisition, be approved in accordance with the Closed Agenda.

That the meeting adjourn at 11:50 a.m.

That the delegations of Charles MacDonald, Rick MacEachern, and Susie Plumpton, be received; That the Deputy CAO/Solicitor prepare lease agreements such that the four remaining original tenants be granted life leases for their personal use only and so long as they make use of the cottages; and General Government Committee Minutes May 29, 2023 That Staff investigate the potential for public re-use of the vacated cottages. Yes (3): Mayor Foster, Councillor Woo, and Councillor Zwart No (3): Councillor Anderson, Councillor Rang, and Councillor Traill Absent (1): Councillor Elhajjeh

That Report FSD-025-23 Hill Street Rehabilitation, be

That the foregoing Resolution #GG-114-23 be amended by adding the following: "That Staff report back on the Prudent Investor Standard".

That Report LGS-021-23, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; General Government Committee Minutes May 29, 2023 That the Municipality of Clarington maintain the existing four-ward boundary system; and That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-021-23, and any delegations, be advised of Council’s decision.

That the foregoing Resolution #GG-119-23 be amended by adding the following: "That Staff investigate the recommendations of the Renfrew County Inquest and report back on which recommendations could be implemented by the Municipality of Clarington". Yes (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Rang, Councillor Traill, Councillor Woo, and Councillor Zwart Absent (1): Councillor Elhajjeh