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On November 8, 2021, the Clarington General Government Committee passed a resolution regarding vaccine disclosure for council members. The resolution, moved by Mayor Foster and seconded by Councillor Hooper, states that the Mayor and Members of Council are required to disclose and provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination status to
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On November 8, 2021, during the General Government Committee meeting, Stephen Brake, Director of Public Works, presented information regarding recent train whistle cessation projects within the Greater Toronto Area. The committee received a memo from Brake, which outlined the details of these projects. The resolution to receive this memo was
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During the General Government Committee meeting on November 8, 2021, Bernice Norton, ACO Clarington Branch President, expressed concerns regarding the safety of residents walking along the trails adjacent to the ditch along the west side of Lambs Road. She noted that the area has been busy with vehicular traffic, leading
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The General Government Committee approved the LGS-029-21 Snow Clearing policy during its meeting on November 8, 2021. This policy includes changes to snow clearing practices, specifically regarding the municipality's responsibility for clearing sidewalks. Community feedback was presented by Maureen Campbell, a resident of Bowmanville, who expressed concerns about
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On September 27, 2021, the General Government Committee received Report CAO-008-21, which provided an update on the municipality's Strategic Plan. The report was moved by Councillor Zwart and seconded by Councillor Jones. The committee carried the motion to receive the report for information. No specific strategic directions or
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On September 27, 2021, the General Government Committee of Clarington received Report CAO-009-21, which outlines the Centralized Customer Service Review prepared by the Customer Service Professionals Network (CSPN). The committee endorsed in principle the recommendations from the review. The council directed staff to review these recommendations and prepare an implementation
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During the General Government Committee meeting on September 27, 2021, discussions regarding the 2022 budget guidelines included several proposed municipal increase percentages. The first resolution, moved by Councillor Jones and seconded by Councillor Neal, proposed a target municipal increase of 1.7 percent, along with a maximum of 1.7
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During the General Government Committee meeting on September 27, 2021, a request for an all-way stop sign at the intersection of Devondale St. and Firwood Ave. in Courtice was discussed. Mike Brannan presented his concerns regarding the safety of the intersection, citing near accidents and advocating for the stop signs
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Mark Hughey, General Manager of the Port Hope Area Initiative at Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, provided an annual update on the Port Granby Project during the General Government Committee meeting on September 27, 2021. He reported that the project has successfully completed the engineered storage mound and transferred the final truckload
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The Municipality of Clarington has approved a resolution to exempt vehicles displaying Ontario Veteran licence plates from parking fees. This decision was made during the General Government Committee meeting held on September 27, 2021. Councillor Zwart moved the resolution, which was seconded by Councillor Hooper. The resolution states that the
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Yasir Majid and Dr. Naveed Tariq presented a request for a cricket ground in Courtice during the General Government Committee meeting on September 27, 2021. Mr. Majid provided an overview of tapeball cricket, detailing the necessary size and pitch requirements for a cricket ground. He noted that Durham currently lacks
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The General Government Committee of Clarington met on September 27, 2021, to discuss the Snow Clearing Services Contract. The committee recommended awarding the contract to GWS Landscaping Inc. for an initial three-year term. The services covered include snow clearing for municipal facilities, parking lots, sidewalks, walkways, crosswalks, laneways, trails, pathways,