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Report To: General Government Committee
Date of Meeting: March 2, 2026 Report Number: LGS-011-26
Authored By: Laura Preston, Temporary Committee Coordinator
Submitted By: Rob Maciver, Deputy CAO/Solicitor, Legislative Services
Reviewed By: Mary-Anne Dempster, CAO Resolution#:
File Number: By-law Number:
Report Subject: Appointment to the Clarington Heritage Committee and Bowmanville
Santa Claus Parade Committee
Recommendations:
1.That Report LGS-011-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be
received;
2. That the resignation of Noel Gamble, from the Clarington Heritage Committee and
Denis Keane from the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee be received with
thanks;
3.That Jamie Cordeiro be appointed to the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade
Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed;
4.That the Committee consider the applications in accordance with the
Board/Committee Management Policy, for appointments to the Clarington Heritage
Committee, and that the vote be conducted to appoint a citizen representative, for a
term ending December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed; and
5.That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-011-26 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
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Report Overview
This report is intended to provide background information, regarding the vacancies on the
Clarington Heritage Committee and Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee to assist in
the appointment process.
1. Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee (BSCPC)
Background
1.1 The Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee is a Committee of Council,
responsible for organizing and conducting the annual Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade
and ensuring that an inclusive and safe parade event is planned and presented for the
community. The mission of the Committee will be accomplished through the provision of
advice and recommendations on Christmas parade matters, as well as hands-on work.
1.2 The Committee will be comprised of the following voting members, appointed by
Council in accordance with Clarington’s Appointment to Boards and Committees Policy:
• Ten citizen members
• One member of Council
1.3 Denis Keane was appointed to the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee in
February 2025 for a term ending December 31, 2026 or until a successor is appointed.
In January 2026, the Clerk’s Division received notification of their resignation.
1.4 There is one vacancy for a term ending December 31, 2026 or until a successor is
appointed. Staff received an application from Jamie Cordeiro. Committee may appoint
Jamie or direct Staff to re-advertise.
2. Clarington Heritage Committee (CHC)
Background
2.1 The Clarington Heritage Committee (CHC) is a volunteer advisory committee
established by Council following the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act. The CHC
assists the Municipality to identify, review, discuss and make recommendations to
Council on properties and issues of cultural heritage, value and interest. Committee
members are bound by the by-law appointing the Committee and its Terms of
Reference.
2.2 The Clarington Heritage Committee is comprised of 14 voting members, including
• Ten citizen members appointed by Council
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• One member of Council
• A representative from the Newcastle Village and District Historical Society
• A representative from Clarington Library, Museums and Archives
• A representative from Architectural Conservancy Ontario - Clarington Branch
2.3 The Committee requirements are as follows:
• Clarington residents from each of the four municipal wards that are experienced
in heritage conservation matters
• Building and design specialist
• An architectural historian
2.4 The current Committee composition does not include a resident from Ward 4.
2.5 Noel Gamble was appointed to the Clarington Heritage Committee in January 2023 for
a term ending December 31, 2026 or until a successor is appointed. In December 2025,
the Clerk’s Division received notification of their resignation.
2.6 Currently, the Clarington Heritage Committee has 10 citizen members, therefore
Committee may appoint 1 citizen member for a term ending December 31, 2026 or until
a successor is appointed. The following have put forward an application for
consideration:
• Ben Adesina Bakare
• Ann-marie Harley
• Nigel Klemencic-Puglisevich
• Mark Lipscombe
3. Advertising and Applications
3.1 The Municipal Clerk’s Division placed an advertisement in the local paper and on the
Municipality’s website, www.clarington.net/committees, to fill the vacancy on the
Clarington Heritage Committee and Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee.
3.2 To extend the reach of our advertisements for vacancies, the Clerk’s Division has
created a profile on the www.claringtonvolunteers.ca website. Vacancies on the
Clarington Heritage Committee and Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee were
listed on the Clarington Volunteers website.
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3.3 In accordance with the “Board/Committee Management Policy”, a confidential
application package has been attached, as Attachment 1.
4. Financial Considerations
4.1 Not Applicable.
5. Strategic Plan
5.1 L.4.1: Increase opportunities for civic engagement and public participation.
6. Concurrence
6.1 Not Applicable.
7. Conclusion
7.1 It is respectfully recommended that Committee consider the appointments to the
Clarington Heritage Committee and Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee for a
term ending December 31, 2026 or until a successor is appointed.
Staff Contact: Laura Preston, Temporary Committee Coordinator, 905-623-3379 ext. 2106 or
LPreston@clarington.net.
Attachments:
Attachment 1 – Confidential Application Package (Distributed Under Separate Cover)
Interested Parties:
The following interested parties will be notified of Council's decision:
All Applicants
Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee
Clarington Heritage Committee