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During the General Government Committee meeting on November 6, 2023, Mayor A. Foster presented a proposal for a province-wide lobbyist registry system. The resolution, numbered GG-187-23, was moved by Councillor Zwart and seconded by Councillor Anderson. The proposal highlights that many lobbyists in Ontario operate across multiple
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At the General Government Committee meeting held on November 6, 2023, Mark Rottine presented a delegation regarding a request for an amendment to the property standards by-law aimed at preventing the overfeeding of wild animals in Clarington. Rottine expressed concerns about a neighboring property owner who has been overfeeding
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On November 6, 2023, the General Government Committee of Clarington received Report FSD-040-23 regarding the 2024 Interim Tax Levy. The committee approved a resolution to receive the report and its related communications. Additionally, the by-law attached to the report was approved. The resolution stated that all interested
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has approved the renewal of the Health Benefit Program with Sun Life, effective until November 1, 2024. This renewal includes an overall increase of 5.7%. The Clarington Public Library and Museums & Archives will be notified of the renewal and will continue to
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During the General Government Committee meeting on October 16, 2023, Janice Freund presented concerns regarding the dangers of rodenticides. Freund provided an overview of the chemicals involved and their inhumane effects, citing that the City of Pickering had banned rodenticides on city property in June 2023. She concluded her presentation
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During the General Government Committee meeting on October 16, 2023, Dave Mason provided an update on A Gift of Art's future plans. The organization intends to sell its current building while continuing to operate as a registered charity and non-profit corporation. The equity gained from the sale
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The General Government Committee of Clarington met on October 16, 2023, where it was announced that Lyndsay Riddoch has resigned from the Diversity Advisory Committee. The committee expressed their gratitude for her service. Additionally, several new appointments were made: Saranya Anantharaman and Ashley Maika were appointed to the Bowmanville Santa
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The General Government Committee of Clarington endorsed the Friends of Second Marsh's 'Love the Marsh!' campaign during its meeting on October 16, 2023. The campaign aims to raise $500,000 over five years for education and trail development initiatives. This endorsement was part of a delegation
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has decided to lower speed limits in school zones throughout the municipality to 30 km/h. This decision was made during the committee meeting held on October 16, 2023, as part of a broader initiative to enhance traffic safety in areas frequented by children
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The General Government Committee of Clarington approved a request for a Noise By-law Exemption from the Region of Durham's Construction Management Services. The exemption is effective from July 24, 2023, to December 31, 2023. This decision was made during the committee meeting held on October 16, 2023,
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On October 16, 2023, the General Government Committee of Clarington appointed Councillor Zwart as the Municipality of Clarington’s alternate member to Durham Regional Council. This decision was made in accordance with Section 268 (1) of the Municipal Act, which allows local councils to appoint one of their members as
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On September 11, 2023, the General Government Committee approved a resolution regarding the Bowmanville Dog Park solar lighting. The committee authorized the use of $10,000 from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund for the removal of all existing solar lights and poles from the Bowmanville Leash Free Park. Additionally,