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General Government Committee
Minutes
Date: March 3, 2025
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Council Chambers or Electronic Participation
Municipal Administrative Centre
40 Temperance Street, 2nd Floor
Bowmanville, Ontario
Members Present: Councillor G. Anderson, Councillor S. Elhajjeh, Councillor L.
Rang, Councillor C. Traill, Councillor W. Woo
Regrets: Mayor A. Foster, Councillor M. Zwart
Staff Present: J. Gallagher, L. Turcotte, D. Lyons, T. Pinn, L. Reck
Other Staff Present: M. Chong, C. Lyon
1. Call to Order
Councillor Rang called the meeting to order at 9.33 a.m.
Recess
Resolution # GG-038-25
Moved by Councillor Traill
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That the Committee recess for 10 minutes to address technical issues.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 9:55 a.m. with Councillor Rang in the Chair.
2. Land Acknowledgement Statement
Councillor Anderson 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.
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5. Presentations/Delegations
5.1 Presentation by Steve Gregoris, Chief Nuclear Officer, Ontario Power
Generation (OPG), Regarding a Darlington Nuclear Generating Station
Update
Steve Gregoris, Chief Nuclear Officer, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) was
present to provide a Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Update. Using an
electronic presentation, Steve acknowledged the territory and treaty lands of the
Darlington and Pickering Sites. S. Gregoris provided an overview of Darlington
Nuclear and the refurbishment outage schedule. Steve explained the Darlington
New Nuclear Project and roadmap. S. Gregoris noted that OPG continuously
engages with the local community through its comprehensive public outreach
and community program. Steve explained the Canadian Nuclear Safety
Commission licensing process and Darlington's Nuclear Generation Station
licence renewal timeline. S. Gregoris stated that the Darlington Nuclear
Generating Station power reactor operating licence renewed for a 30-year
licence term from December 1, 2025, to November 30, 2055, and answered
questions from Members of Committee.
Resolution # GG-039-25
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That the Presentation by Steve Gregoris, Chief Nuclear Officer, Ontario Power
Generation (OPG), Regarding a Darlington Nuclear Generating Station Update,
be received with thanks.
Carried
5.2 Delegation by Lindsay Freeburn, Regarding Report CAO-005-25 -
Clarington Cellular Service Enhancement Project Update #2
Lindsay Freeburn was present regarding Report CAO-005-25, the Clarington
Cellular Service Enhancement Project. Lindsay expressed concerns about the
Tyrone Community Centre being a potential site for a tower. She stated that
Tyrone residents are opposed to the tower, as the Centre is the only outdoor
space where residents gather and play sports. Lindsay mentioned that a petition
signed by over 96% of the villagers contacted in the Hamlet of Tyrone, reflects
this opposition. She also shared concerns from other residents, noting that a cell
tower would consume valuable parking spots. Additionally, Lindsay expressed
concerns about safety for children and potential health implications, and she
answered questions from Members of the Committee.
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6. Consent Agenda
Resolution # GG-040-25
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That all items listed in Section 6, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda.
Carried
6.1 Correspondence from Maria Petri, Chief Executive Officer, Bowmanville
Hospital Foundation, Regarding a Request for Signage for the We Care, We
Can Awareness Initiative
Resolution # GG-041-25
That the request of the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation We Care, We Can
Awareness Initiative, to locate mobile signs from May 1, 2025 to September 2,
2025, at the following locations be approved:
Bowmanville:
Liberty & Baseline — at Tourism property
King St between the CP Rail and Bowmanville Ave.
Newcastle:
King Avenue (north side between Massey Drive and Given Road)
Newcastle Public Library, Joseph Atkinson Parkette
Fire Hall Property
Courtice:
Corner of Highway 2 and Trulls Rd. (north side) Trulls Road Parkette
Local Facilities:
Courtice Community Complex
Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
Diane Hamre Complex
South Courtice Arena
6.2 FSD-006-25 - 2024 Annual Leasing Report
Resolution # GG-042-25
That Report FSD-006-25, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received for information.
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6.3 FSD-007-25 - 2024 Annual Commodity Hedging Report
Resolution # GG-043-25
That Report FSD-007-25, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received for information.
6.4 FSD-009-25 - 2024 Annual Council and Local Board Appointees
Remuneration Report
Resolution # GG-044-25
That Report FSD-009-25, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received for information.
6.5 FSD-010-25 - Consulting Services for the Downtown Newcastle Streetscape
Improvements
Resolution # GG-045-25
That Report FSD-010-25, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That the proposal received from Brook Mcllroy, being the highest scoring
proponent meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of RFP2024-9, be
awarded the contract for the provision of Consulting Services for the Downtown
Newcastle Streetscape Improvements;
That the funds required to complete this project be funded from the approved
budget and
That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-010-25, and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
6.6 PUB-003-25 - Traffic Calming Policy
Resolution # GG-046-25
That Report PUB-003-25, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That the policy and all its supporting documents attached to Report PUB-003-25,
as Attachment 1, be approved; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PUB-003-25, and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
6.7 CAO-004-25 - Bowmanville Hospital Foundation and Marigold Hospice
Resolution # GG-047-25
That Report CAO-004-25, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
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That the CAO be directed to provide support to help advance the fundraising and
public awareness efforts of the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation and Marigold
Hospice; and
That all interested parties listed in Report CAO-004-25, and any delegations be
advised of Council's decision.
6.8 CAO-005-25 - Clarington Cellular Service Enhancement Project Update #2
Resolution # GG-048-25
That Report CAO-005-25, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received for information.
7. Items for Separate Discussion
7.1 FSD-008-25 - Trade Dispute and Opportunities for Clarington
Resolution # GG-049-25
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That Report FSD-008-25 be received;
That Council requests that the Province of Ontario and Government of Canada
introduce legislation, to support municipal efforts to favour Canadian bidders in
their procurements and reduce inter -provincial trade barriers;
That Council requests the Province of Ontario to review the Discriminatory
Business Practices Act to ensure that it appropriately supports Canadian supply
chains;
That Staff continue to work with other municipalities to explore methods to
support Canadian businesses;
That Staff continue to monitor Federal and Provincial federal responses to US
tariffs and report back as more options become available for Clarington to
support Canadian businesses; and
That this resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.
Carried
8. Unfinished Business
8.1 PDS-002-25 - North Bowmanville Dog Park Site Selection
Resolution # GG-050-25
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Woo
Whereas Staff were directed to locate and develop an off leash dog park in north
Bowmanville as part of the 2021 capital budget;
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And whereas Staff Report PDS-002-25 presented at February 3, 2025 General
Governance Committee provided a proposed location for a dog park and analysis
illustrating that there were no municipally owned lands in north Bowmanville that
meet the siting criteria contained in the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master
Plan;
And whereas resolution #GG-031-2- directed:
"That Report PDS-002-25 — North Bowmanville Dog Park Site Selection,
be referred to the March 3, 2025, General Government Committee
meeting; and
That Staff consult with Valleys 2000 regarding the preferred location.";
And whereas Valleys 2000, in a letter dated February 25, 2025, objects to the
proposed location.
Now therefore, be it resolved that that Report PDS-002-25, and any related
delegations or communication items, be received for information;
That Staff be directed to report back to a future Planning and Development
Committee with recommendations for a new dog park when municipal lands, that
meet the criteria outlined in the Parks Recreation and Culture Master Plan,
become available in north Bowmanville; and
That Staff be directed to bring forward a budget request through the appropriate
annual budgeting process for the new dog park location, when available, and in
the meantime return the remaining budget of $195,533.89 to the Parks and
Recreation Development Charge Reserve Fund.
Carried as Amended Later in the Meeting
See following motions
Resolution # GG-051-25
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to
speak to the foregoing Resolution #GG-050-25 for a second time.
Carried
Recess
Resolution # GG-052-25
Moved by Councillor Traill
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That the Committee recess for 5 minutes.
Carried
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The meeting reconvened at 11:15 a.m. with Councillor Rang in the Chair.
Resolution # GG-053-25
Moved by Councillor Traill
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That the foregoing Resolution #GG-AAA-25 be amended by adding the following
at the end:
That Paragraph 3 be deleted; and
That Paragraph 2 be amended as follows:
That the words "to be opened in the summer of 2025" be added after
the words "new dog park";
and
That the words "with the exception of Criteria "B"" be added after the
words "Master Plan".
Yes (4): Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, and
Councillor Traill
No (1): Councillor Woo
Absent (2): Mayor Foster, and Councillor Zwart
Carried on a recorded vote (4 to 1)
Main Motion as Amended
Resolution # GG-054-25
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Woo
Whereas Staff were directed to locate and develop an off leash dog park in north
Bowmanville as part of the 2021 capital budget;
And whereas Staff Report PDS-002-2 presented at February 3, 2025 General
Governance Committee provided a proposed location for a dog park and analysis
illustrating that there were no municipally owned lands in north Bowmanville that
meet the siting criteria contained in the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master
Plan;
And whereas Resolution #GG-031-2� directed:
"That Report PDS-002-25 — North Bowmanville Dog Park Site Selection,
be referred to the March 3, 2025, General Government Committee
meeting; and
That Staff consult with Valleys 2000 regarding the preferred location.";
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And whereas Valleys 2000, in a letter dated February 25, 2025, objects to the
proposed location.
Now therefore, be it resolved that that Report PDS-002-25, and any related
delegations or communication items, be received for information;
That Staff be directed to report back to a future Planning and Development
Committee with recommendations for a new dog park to be opened in the
summer of 2025 when municipal lands, that meet the criteria outlined in the
Parks Recreation and Culture Master Plan, with the exception of Criteria "B",
become available in north Bowmanville.
Yes (4): Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, and
Councillor Traill
No (1): Councillor Woo
Absent (2): Mayor Foster, and Councillor Zwart
Carried on a recorded vote (4 to 1)
9. New Business
9.1 Marigold Hospice Hike and Bike Fundraiser (Councillor Woo)
Resolution # GG-055-25
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
Whereas Marigold Hospice Care would like to organize a Hike or Bike fundraiser
on Sunday, September 21, 2025, and use 2 acres of the neighbouring land
owned by the Municipality of Clarington for the fundraiser, and
Whereas the Municipality of Clarington's field is leased for farming, but the farmer
has agreed to plant crops that will be harvested prior to the fundraiser so both
can be accommodated;
Now therefore be it resolved that Council endorse the use of Municipally owned
lands south of Marigold Hospice Care (1785 Cobbledick Road) for use with their
Hike or Bike Fundraiser on September 21, 2025, and
That the Marrigold Hospice Care, Lance Crago and any other interested parties
be notified of Council's decision.
Yes (5): Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor
Traill, and Councillor Woo
Absent (2): Mayor Foster, and Councillor Zwart
Carried on a recorded vote (5 to 0)
10. Confidential Items
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10.1 LGS-008-25 - Legal Advice on Trade Dispute and Opportunities for
Clarington
Resolution # GG-056-25
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That the recommendations contained in Confidential Report LGS-008-25 - Legal
Advice on Trade Dispute and Opportunities for Clarington, be approved.
Carried
11. Adjournment
Resolution # GG-057-25
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the meeting adjourn at 11:38 a.m.
Carried
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