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Report To: General Government Committee Date of Meeting: April 13, 2026 Report Number: LGS-018-26 Authored By: Laura Preston, Temporary Committee Coordinator Submitted By: Rob Maciver, Deputy CAO/Solicitor, Legislative Services Reviewed By: Mary-Anne Dempster, CAO By-law Number: Resolution Number: File Number: Report Subject: Appointment to the Energy from Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee and the Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee Recommendations: 1.That Report LGS-018-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; 2.That the resignation of Hawa Mire, Lauren Reyes Grange, the removal of Joseph Adesanya from the Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee and the resignation of Glen Baswick from the Energy from Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee be received with thanks; 3. That the removal of Joseph Adesanya from the Anti-Black Racism Committee, as requested by the Committee and documented in its minutes dated January 8, 2026, be approved; 4. That Olubunmi Oylinsan be appointed to the Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed; 5. That Steve Rae be appointed to the Energy from Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee for a term ending December 31, 2026 or until a successor is appointed; 6.That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-018-26, be advised of Council’s decision. GG-076-26 Municipality of Clarington Page 2 Report LGS-018-26 Report Overview This report is intended to provide background information, regarding the vacancies on the Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee and the Energy from Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee to assist in the appointment process. 1. Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee (ABRAC) Background 1.1 The role of the Clarington Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee (ABRAC) is to provide advice to Council on issues related to anti-Black racism in Clarington. ABRAC Members are responsible for providing strategic advice, feedback, and insight to Council about the needs of the Black community, including businesses in Clarington, with a lens to enhance access and inclusion for the Black community, contribute to the dismantling of anti-Black racism, and support the unique needs of diverse Black communities in Clarington. 1.2 The Committee shall be comprised of the following 12 voting members, appointed by Council: •8 citizen members who self-identify as part of the Black community; •1 Youth member, between the ages of 16-24 years who self-identifies as part of the Black community; •1 Member of Council; and •2 representatives from local organizations. 1.3 Membership will be sought on the basis of broad interest, understanding, and commitment to identifying and addressing anti-Black racism in the Municipality. Additional qualifications include: •Citizen and Youth Members shall be residents of Clarington. •Skills, knowledge, and lived experience needed to contribute effectively to the purpose, mandate and scope of activity for the ABRAC. •Specific expertise and interests related to Black business, culture, education, employment, health, heritage, and psychological and community safety, among other areas. 1.4 Joseph Adesanya was appointed to the ABRAC in January 2025, for a term ending December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed. In January 2026, the Committee requested that Joseph be removed due to a lack of attendance. Municipality of Clarington Page 3 Report LGS-018-26 1.5 Hawa Mire was appointed to the ABRAC in January 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. 1.6 Lauren Reyes Grange was appointed to the ABRAC in January 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. 1.7 Currently, the ABRAC has 9 voting members (of 12 required); therefore, the ABRAC has 3 vacancies for a term ending December 31, 2026. Staff received an application from Olubunmi Oylinsan. Committee may appoint Olubunmi or direct Staff to continue to advertise for all 3 vacancies. If the Committee chooses to appoint the following applicant, Staff will continue to advertise for the remaining 2 vacancies. 2. Energy from Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC) Background 2.1 The Energy from Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC) is established to provide a forum for public and other stakeholders to monitor, review and liaise with the Regional Municipality of Durham (Durham) on the EFW facility including how the waste is being sorted prior to arriving on-site. The success of the EFW facility will depend on the diversion measures and waste separation (waste management) that happens at the transfer stations and curbside collection. The EFW-WMAC (Committee) is being established to satisfy the Host Community Agreement (HCA) with the Municipality of Clarington (Clarington) and the Commissioner & Medical Officer of Health’s Report 2009- COW-01 obligations. 2.2 The EFW-WMAC will act in an advisory role to the Durham Works Committee on issues or concerns which arise with waste diversion, waste management, environmental performance and monitoring of the EFW facility, including the construction and operational phases. 2.3 The EFW-WMAC comprises volunteers selected at large from Durham in accordance with the Terms of Reference. It is comprised of nine members (five members appointed by Durham Regional Council and four members appointed by Clarington Council). The members shall not hold an elected office (municipal, provincial, or federal). 2.4 Glen Baswick was appointed to the EFW-WMAC in March 2025, for a term ending December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed. In February 2026, the Clerk’s Division received notification of their resignation. 2.5 There is one vacancy for a term ending December 31, 2026, or until a successor is appointed. Staff received an application from Steve Rae. Committee may appoint Steve or direct Staff to re-advertise. Municipality of Clarington Page 4 Report LGS-018-26 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 Anti- Black Racism Advisory Committee and the Energy from Waste – Waste Management Advisory 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 Anti- Black Racism Advisory Committee and the Energy from Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee were listed on the Clarington Volunteers website. 3.3 Due to lack of applicants during the first round of advertising for the ABRAC vacancies, the vacancies were reposted a second time and we received one applicant. Staff are currently advertising for third time with a deadline of April 10th. 3.4 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 Anti- Black Racism Advisory Committee and the Energy from Waste – Waste Management Advisory 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 Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee Energy from Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee