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General Government Committee
Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
December 2, 2024
9:30 a.m.
Council Chambers or Electronic Participation
Municipal Administrative Centre
40 Temperance Street, 2nd Floor
Bowmanville, Ontario
Members Present: Mayor A. Foster, Councillor G. Anderson, Councillor S. Elhajjeh,
Councillor W. Woo, Councillor M. Zwart
Regrets: Councillor L. Rang, Councillor C. Traill
Staff Present: M. Dempster, J. Newman, L. Turcotte, D. Lyons, R. Maciver, T.
Pinn, L. Reck, J. Gallagher, D. Speed
Other Staff Present: P. Da Silva, M. Westover
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1. Call to Order
Councillor Woo called the meeting to order at 9:34 a.m.
2. Land Acknowledgement Statement
Councillor Anderson led the meeting in the Land Acknowledgement State ment.
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.
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5. Presentations/Delegations
5.1 Delegation by Martin Field, Chair, Spay Neuter Initiatives Association,
Regarding Pet Spay Neuter for Low -Income and Homeless People
Martin Field, Chair, Spay Neuter Initiatives Association, was present regarding
the Pet Spay Neuter Initiatives Association. Using an electronic presentation,
Martin provided an overview of the Association, the Board members, and the
Spay Neuter Initiatives Program (SNIP). M. Field outlined their services and
explained that they provide a 100 per cent subsidy for the unhoused members of
the community. Martin added that their general municipal metric of 5 cents per
capita for the Municipality of Clarington would be $5,376. M. Field outlined the
benefits to the municipality and the budget from Whitby's Mayor's Community
Development Fund. Martin requested Council support for the program and
consider awarding a grant to them in 2025. M. Field answered questions from
Members of Committee.
Resolution # GG-189-24
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That the Delegation by Martin Field, Chair, Spay Neuter Initiatives Association,
Regarding Pet Spay Neuter for Low-Income and Homeless People, be referred
to Staff for consideration in the Community Grant Program.
Carried
6. Consent Agenda
Resolution # GG-190-24
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That all items listed in Section 6, with the exception of items 6.1 and 6.2, be
approved, in accordance with the Agenda.
Carried
6.3 FSD-050-24 - 2025 Interim Tax Levy
Resolution # GG-191-24
That Report FSD-050-24, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That the By-law attached to Report FSD-050-24, as Attachment 1, be approved;
and
That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-050-24, and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
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6.4 FSD-051-24 - 2025 Interim Financing By-law
Resolution # GG-192-24
That Report FSD-051-24, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That the By-law attached to Report FSD-051-24, as Attachment 1, be approved;
and
That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-051-24, and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
6.5 PUB-019-23 - Corporate Climate Action Plan, 2024
Resolution # GG-193-24
That Report PUB-019-24, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received for information.
6.6 CAO-009-24 - Status update on Outstanding Resolutions of Council
Resolution # GG-194-24
That Report CAO-009-24, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received for information.
6.1 LGS-039-24 - Intimate Partner Violence - Support of Bethesda House
Resolution # GG-195-24
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That Report LGS-039-24, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That the IDEA Officer be directed to:
a. Provide Letters of Support to Bethesda House for their future funding
applications, highlighting the need for resources and funding to support
victims of Intimate Partner Violence;
b. Continue to dialogue with Bethesda House, to identify future opportunities to
collaborate in support of victims of Intimate Partner Violence;
That Clarington Community Engagement Staff continue with the following
outstanding actions, arising out of the recommendations of Report LGS-003-24:
a. Plan and host an Intimate Partner Violence Roundtable in December 2 025
with community partners to bring awareness and discuss potential
community-based solutions that will address the lack of resources;
b. Propose a funding stream, as part of the 2025 budget, within the
Community Funding Program, which supports community safety programs,
including IPV, especially in rural areas of Clarington.
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That this resolution be forwarded to all Durham MPPs, the Ontario Ministry of the
Attorney General, the Ministry of Women’s Social and Economic Opportunity,
Durham Region Council, all lower-tier Durham municipalities, and Durham
Regional Police Services Board; and
That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-039-24, and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
Carried
6.1.1 Memo-012-24 – Update to Report LGS-039-24 Intimate Partner Violence –
Support of Bethesda House
Item 6.1.1 was considered during Item 6.1.
6.2 LGS-042-24 - Traffic By-law Amendments
Resolution # GG-196-24
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That Report LGS-042-24, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That the By-law attached to Report LGS-042-24, as Attachment 1, to amend the
Traffic By-law, be approved, with the following amendment:
"That the fine for Item 47, parked interfere with snow removal, be changed
to $50 and $75"; and
That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-042-24, and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
Carried
7. Items for Separate Discussion
7.1 LGS-040-42 - Municipal Service Boards Terms of Reference Update
Resolution # GG-197-24
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That Report LGS-040-24, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That the By-law attached to Report LGS-040-24, as Attachment 1, to repeal By-
law 2008-039, and to establish the Tyrone Hall Board, be approved;
That the By-law attached to Report LGS-040-24, as Attachment 2, to repeal By-
law 2008-038, and to establish the Solina Community Hall Board, be approved;
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That the By-law attached to Report LGS-040-24, as Attachment 3, to repeal By-
law 2014-094, and to establish the Newcastle Village Community Hall Board, be
approved;
That Peter Martin, and Vincent Wong, on the Newcastle Village Community Hall
Board, whose terms have expired, be thanked for their work on the Board;
That the resignations of Crystal Yaki and Barry Carmichael from the Newcastle
Village Community Hall Board, be received with thanks;
That the appointment of Janeen Calder, to the Newcastle Hall Board, be
extended until December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed;
That the Committee consider the applications for appointments to the Newcastle
Village Community Hall Board, and that the vote be conducted to appoint the
citizen representatives, in accordance with the Appointment to Boards and
Committees Policy;
That the Appointment to Boards and Committee Policy, now named the
Board/Committee Management Policy attached to Report LGS-040-24, as
Attachment 5, be approved; and
That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-040-24, and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
Carried
Recess
Resolution # GG-198-24
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That the Committee recess for 10 minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 10:42 a.m. with Councillor Woo in the Chair.
Newcastle Village Community Hall Board
Resolution # GG-199-24
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That, in light of the new Terms of Reference, the appointments to the Newcastle
Village Community Hall Board be referred to Staff to re-advertise for the
vacancies.
Carried
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7.2 LGS-041-24 - Appointments to the Agricultural Advisory Committee,
Diversity Advisory Committee, and Energy from Waste – Wa ste
Management Advisory Committee
Resolution # GG-200-24
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That Report LGS-041-24, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That Ryan Cullen, Jordan McKay, Brenda Metcalf, and Henry Z ekvled from the
Agricultural Advisory Committee, Beverley Neblett, Joe Solway, Rochelle
Thomas, Dione Valentine, and Vincent Wong, from the Diversity Advisory
Committee, and Glenn Baswick, Phil Haylock, Tenzin Shomar, and Jim Vin son,
from the Energy from Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee, whose
terms have expired, be thanked for their work on the Committee;
That Dan Spaeth, Glenn Baswick, Greg Rowden, Pankaj Panchal, be appointed
to the Energy from Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee for a term
ending December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed;
That Staff be directed to re-advertise for the youth vacancy on the Diversity
Advisory Committee;
That the Committee consider the applications for appointments to the Agricultural
Advisory Committee and Diversity Advisory Committee, and that the vote be
conducted to appoint the citizen representatives, in accordance with the
Appointment to Boards and Committees Policy; and
That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-041-24 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
Carried
Agricultural Advisory Committee
That Chris Ennis, Brad Found, Henry Zekveld, and Lloyd Vandergaast, be
appointed to the Agricultural Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31,
2028, or until a successor is appointed.
Diversity Advisory Committee
That Koren Kassirer, Beverley Neblett, Rochelle Thomas, StarLee DeGrace,
Vincent Wong, be appointed to the Diversity Advisory Committee, for a term
ending December 31, 2028, or until a successor is appointed.
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7.3 Correspondence from the Orono Business Improvement Area, Regarding,
Request for Funds from the Orono BIA Reserve Fund
Resolution # GG-201-24
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Mayor Foster
That the request from the Orono Business Improvement Area (BIA) to withdraw
funds from the Orono BIA Fund, be approved.
Carried
8. Unfinished Business
9. New Business
9.1 Veterans Crosswalk - Councillor Traill
Resolution # GG-202-24
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Whereas a Veterans’ Crosswalk not only makes an everyday pedestrian
crosswalk more vibrant, but also creates a bold, visual statement of our respect
and immense gratitude towards our veterans;
Whereas a Veterans’ Crosswalk at King and Temperance is an appropriate
location because it is central, close to the cenotaph and because the annual
Bowmanville Remembrance parade crosses King to reach the cenotaph every
November 11; and
Whereas the Bowmanville Veterans Crossing will serve as a permanent
memorial to those who have served in the Canadian Forces;
Now therefore be it resolved that Staff proceed with the painting of a Veterans’
crosswalk crossing King at Temperance, running north/south;
That the cost of the crosswalk and its maintenance be referred to the Deputy
CAO/Treasurer; and
That the Bowmanville Legion Branch 178 be consulted with respect to design
and be invited to the opening ceremony of the crosswalk, scheduled for
November 11, 2025.
Carried
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9.2 Request the Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to
Municipalities for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding - Mayor Foster
Resolution # GG-203-24
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That in accordance with Section 7.16.5 of the Procedural By-law, a New
Business Item, regarding Request the Redistribution of the Provincial Land
Transfer Tax and GST to Municipalities for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding, be
added to the Agenda.
Carried
Resolution # GG-204-24
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Whereas municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads,
bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are
essential to community well-being and economic development; and
Whereas the current sources of municipal revenue, including property ta xes and
user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure
investment; and
Whereas the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT)
on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating
significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; and
Whereas the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on
property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to
address local infrastructure needs; and
Whereas redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to
municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for
local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or
homebuyers; and
Whereas a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST
would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure
initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of lif e for
residents;
Now therefore be it resolved that the Municipality of Clarington Council formally
requests the Provincial Government to consider redistributing a portion of the
Land Transfer Tax collected on property transactions to municipalities;
That the Municipality of Clarington Council calls on the Federal Government to
allocate a percentage of the GST collected on property sales to municipalities;
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That this redistribution of the Land Transfer Tax and GST should be structured to
provide predictable and sustainable funding to municipalities, allowing for better
long-term planning and investment in infrastructure projects that benefit local
communities, thus ensuring that local governments receive a fair share of the
revenue to address critical infrastructure needs;
That copies of this resolution be forwarded to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau,
Premier Doug Ford, the Ontario Minister of Finance, the Minister of Municipal
Affairs and Housing, local Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of
Provincial Parliament (MPPs); and
That copies of this resolution be forwarded to all 444 Municipalities in Ontario,
the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), and the Association of
Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) for their endorsement and advocacy.
Carried
9.3 Support of Ontario Big City Mayor's Solve the Crisis Campaign - Councillor
Woo
Resolution # GG-205-24
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That in accordance with Section 7.16.5 of the Procedural By-law, a New
Business Item, regarding Support of Ontario Big City Mayor’s Solve the Crisis
Campaign, be added to the Agenda.
Carried
Councillor Woo left the Chair.
Mayor Foster chaired this portion of the meeting.
Resolution # GG-206-24
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
Whereas the Municipality of Clarington supports Ontario Big City Mayor’s
SolvetheCrisis.ca Campaign and requests that the Provincial and Federal
Governments take Action to Address the Growing Mental Health, Addictions and
Homelessness Crisis in Ontario;
Whereas there is a humanitarian crisis unfolding on the streets in our
municipalities, large and small, urban and rural, across Ontario. The time for
words is over, we need immediate action at all levels of government, starting with
the Province of Ontario;
Whereas the homelessness, mental health and addictions crisis continues to
grow with 3432 drug related deaths in Ontario in 2023 and over 1400 homeless
encampments across Ontario communities in 2023;
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Whereas the province has provided additional funding and supports, such as the
recent investment of $378 million for HART Hubs that includes funding for
approximately 375 beds with wraparound supports, it does not adequately
address the growing crisis and the financial and social impact on municipalities
and regions across the province;
Whereas municipalities and regions are stepping up and working with community
partners to put in place community-specific solutions to address this crisis, but
municipalities and regions lack the expertise, capacity, or resources to address
these increasingly complex health care and housing issues alone;
Whereas this is primarily a health issue that falls under provincial jurisdiction and
municipalities and regions should not be using the property tax base to fund
these programs; and
Whereas there is no provincial lead focused on this crisis leading to unanswered
questions that span over a dozen ministries, and a lack of support to manage the
increasing needs of those who are unhoused.
Now therefore be it resolved that the Municipality of Clarington supports Ontario’s
Big City Mayors (OBCM) SolvetheCrisis.ca Campaign;
That the Municipality of Clarington calls on the provincial and federal
governments to commit to immediate action to solve the humanitarian crisis that
Ontario is facing as the numbers of unhoused individuals and those suffering with
mental health & addictions grows exponentially;
That the province officially makes Homelessness a Health Priority;
That the province appoints a responsible Minister and Ministry with the
appropriate funding and powers as the single point of contact to address the full
spectrum of housing needs and equally as important, the mental health,
addictions and wrap around supports that must be put resourced and put in
place;
That the provincial government strike a task force with broad sector
representatives including municipalities, regions, healthcare, first responders,
community services, the business community and the tourism industry to develop
a Made in Ontario Action Plan;
That this provincial task force reviews the current programs and policies
developed by municipalities, regions and community partners that have proven
successful in our communities, as well as programs and policies proposed by
various stakeholders, to evaluate their effectiveness, ability to be scaled up, and
to ensure that a variety of solutions are available, as there is no one-size-fits-all
answer, and can be implemented quickly and effectively to tackle this crisis;
That the federal government is included in these conversations;
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That both levels of government provide adequate, sufficient and sustainable
funding to ensure that municipalities have the tools and resources to support
individuals suffering with mental health and addictions, including unhoused
people and those from vulnerable populations that may be disproportionately
impacted;
That the Members of Clarington Council call on the residents of the Municipality
of Clarington to join us in appealing to the provincial and federal governments for
support by visiting SolvetheCrisis.ca and showing your support; and
That a copy of this motion be sent to:
The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and
Communities of Canada
The Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario
The Honourable Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health
The Honourable Paul Calandra, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing
The Honourable Michael Parsa, Minister of Children, Community and
Social Services
The Honourable Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and
Addictions
Local MPs
Local MPPs and
Ontario’s Big City Mayors
Yes (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Woo,
and Councillor Zwart
Absent (2): Councillor Rang, and Councillor Traill
Carried on a recorded vote (5 to 0)
10. Confidential Items
11. Adjournment
Resolution # GG-207-24
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the meeting adjourn at 11:29 a.m.
Carried