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The General Government Committee of Clarington has requested a detailed report on flooding issues affecting Nash Road, Harry Gay Drive, and Tabb Avenue in Courtice. The committee aims to address the following questions: 1. What caused the flooding? 2. Who prepared the drainage plan? 3. Was it adequate for this
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During the General Government Committee meeting on January 27, 2020, Pauline Witzke from the Port Darlington Community Association addressed the ongoing shoreline erosion issues at Port Darlington. She highlighted that the water levels in Lake Ontario are currently higher than they were in January 2019. Witzke reminded the Committee of
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On January 27, 2020, the General Government Committee of Clarington endorsed the recommendations from the Forestry Service Delivery Review as outlined in Report CAO-003-20. The council resolved to prioritize the recommendations set forth in the consultant's review to enhance forestry services. Additionally, the council directed that a customer
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The Municipality of Clarington has decided to expand the Rodenticide-Free Program to all municipally operated recreation facilities. This decision was made during the General Government Committee meeting held on January 6, 2020. The program aims to enhance environmental health and safety by reducing the use of rodenticides, which can have
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On January 6, 2020, the Municipality of Clarington endorsed a resolution from the City of Pickering regarding National School Bus Safety Week and the implementation of Stop Arm Cameras. This initiative aims to enhance the safety of children during school transportation. The resolution, moved by Councillor Anderson and seconded by
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During the General Government Committee meeting on January 6, 2020, a resolution was passed to thank the City of Woodstock for their communication regarding the ban on single-use plastic handled shopping bags. The resolution, moved by Councillor Hooper and seconded by Councillor Traill, was carried unanimously. This acknowledgment reflects Clarington&
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The Municipality of Clarington has approved a request for low-altitude flybys by Canadian Armed Forces aircraft at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. This decision was made during the General Government Committee meeting held on January 6, 2020. The resolution, moved by Councillor Hooper and seconded by Councillor Traill, supports flybys as
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On January 6, 2020, the General Government Committee of Clarington discussed the contracting out of snow plow routes as outlined in Report OPD-001-20. The committee initially considered a motion to refer the report to the next Regular Council Meeting on January 20, 2020, but this motion was lost. Subsequently, a
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The General Government Committee of Clarington, during its meeting on January 6, 2020, declared the unopened road allowance at 238 King Street East surplus. The resolution was moved by Councillor Zwart and seconded by Councillor Anderson. Following the declaration, the Committee directed staff to proceed with the necessary steps for
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The Municipality of Clarington has authorized the execution of an Automatic Aid Agreement with Oshawa Fire Services, as detailed in Report ESD-001-20 presented at the General Government Committee meeting on January 6, 2020. This agreement is specifically designed for responding to incidents on Highway 401. The resolution, moved by Councillor
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The Council of the Municipality of Clarington approved an update to the Council-Staff Relations Policy during the General Government Committee meeting on January 6, 2020. Key changes to the policy include a clearer definition of the roles and responsibilities of both council members and staff, aimed at fostering a more
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On November 25, 2019, the General Government Committee of Clarington approved several community event sponsorship requests as part of Report CSD-011-19. The following organizations received funding: Clarington Zone - Minor Peewee AAA was approved for $2,000.00 (Resolution # GG-534-19); Canadian Cancer Society Durham received $2,000.00 (Resolution # GG-535-19)