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General Government Committee
Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
November 6, 2023
9:30 a.m.
Council Chambers or Microsoft Teams
Municipal Administrative Centre
40 Temperance Street, 2nd Floor
Bowmanville, Ontario
Members Present: Mayor A. Foster, Councillor G. Anderson, Councillor S. Elhajjeh,
Councillor C. Traill, Councillor W. Woo, Councillor M. Zwart
Regrets: Councillor L. Rang
Staff Present: J. Newman, G. Acorn, S. Brake, R. Maciver, T. Pinn, C. Salazar,
L. Preston
Other Staff Present: R. Cowan
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1. Call to Order
Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 9:30 a.m.
2. Land Acknowledgement Statement
Councillor Zwart led the meeting in the Land Acknowledgement Statement.
3. Declaration of Interest
There were no disclosures of interest stated at this meeting.
4. Announcements
Members of Committee announced upcoming community events and matters of
community interest.
5. Presentations/Delegations (10 Minute Time Limit)
5.1 Presentation by Lindsay Hamilton, Jesara Holla, and Steve Gregoris,
Ontario Power Generation, Regarding an Update on Current Operations
and Projects within Darlington Nuclear
Steve Gregoris, Chief Nuclear Officer- Darlington Nuclear, Ontario Power
Presentation (OPG), provided an electronic presentation regarding an update on
current operations and projects within Darlington Nuclear. Steve shared
information on the charitable and economic contributions to the community.
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S. Gregoris provided an update on the refurbishment project, future projects
along with their timelines and an overview of the technology being utilized. Steve
concluded by outlining community engagement initiatives and answered
questions from Members of Committee.
Resolution # GG-180-23
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That the Delegation by Steve Gregoris, Ontario Power Generation, regarding an
Update on Current Operations and Projects within Darlington Nuclear, be
received with thanks.
Carried
5.2 Delegation by Mark Rottine, Regarding a Request for an Amendment to the
Property Standards By-law to Prevent the Feeding of Wild Animals
Mark Rottine was present regarding a request for an amendment to the property
standards by-law to prevent the overfeeding of wild animals. M. Rottine, provided
an overview of concerns with a neighbouring property owner overfeeding wild
animals, including feral cats, squirrels, raccoons, etc., within a high-density
residential area. Mark stated that approximately 300 rats have been caught and
expressed a concern over the potential health hazards associated with the
increased wildlife. M. Rottine advised that the City of Toronto and many other
regions have bylaws to prevent the overfeeding of wild animals. Mark made a
request to have a similar bylaw enacted in Clarington and answered questions
from Members of Committee.
Resolution # GG-181-23
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the request for an amendment to the Property Standards By-law to prevent
the feeding of wild animals, be referred to Staff for a report back.
Carried
5.3 Delegation By Michael Kalita, President, Clarington Professional
Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 3139, Regarding Firefighter Health and
Safety
Michael Kalita notified the Clerk's Division, prior to the meeting, that the
delegation request is being withdrawn.
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6. Consent Agenda
Resolution # GG-182-23
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That all items listed in Section 6, be approved on consent in accordance with the
Agenda.
Carried
6.1 Communications
6.2 Staff Reports and Staff Memos
6.2.1 FSD-040-23 2024 Interim Tax Levy
Resolution # GG-183-23
That Report FSD-040-23 and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That the By-law attached to Report FSD-040-23, as attachment 1, be approved;
and
That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-040-23 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
6.2.2 LGS-029-23 Amendment to OPG License Agreement for Playing Fields
Resolution # GG-184-23
That Report LGS-029-23, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That the Deputy CAO/Solicitor be authorized to execute the “Third Licence
Amending Agreement” with the Ontario Power Generation, on terms and
conditions substantially consistent with the contents of Report LGS-029-23;
That the Deputy CAO/Municipal Solicitor be authorized to execute any future
amendments to the Licence Agreement required to accommodate the operational
needs of either OPG or the Municipality; and
That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-029-23, and any delegations, be
advised of Council’s decision.
6.2.3 LGS-031-23 Site Alteration By-law Review
Resolution # GG-185-23
That Report LGS-031-23, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
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That Staff in the Legislative Services and Planning and Infrastructure Services
Departments conduct a public consultation on proposed changes to the
Clarington Site Alteration By-law, and report back to Council with a new draft by-
law to replace the existing by-law; and
That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-031-23, and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
7. Items for Separate Discussion
8. Unfinished Business
8.1 LGS-021-23 Ward Boundary Review – Direction Requested from Council
Resolution # GG-186-23
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
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.
Carried
9. New Business
9.1 Province Wide Lobbyist Registry System (Mayor Foster)
Resolution # GG-187-23
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
Whereas many Ontario lobbyists operate in multiple municipal settings and
multiple levels of government;
And whereas it is desirable to have a consistent system to regulate lobbying
activities;
Now therefore be it resolved: that subsections 223.11 and 223.12 of the
Municipal Act be amended such that the Province create, define, and administer
a provincial-wide municipal lobbyist registry for Ontario municipalities in
consultation with the Association of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers Association
of Ontario (AMCTO) and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO);
That this registry be administered by a Provincial registrar; and
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That this resolution be distributed to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and
Housing, local MPPs, AMCTO, and AMO.
Carried
10. Confidential Items
11. Adjournment
Resolution # GG-188-23
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That the meeting adjourn at 10:23 a.m.
Carried