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On April 17, 2023, the Clarington General Government Committee passed a motion to request provincial compensation for conducting school board elections. The motion, moved by Councillor Woo and seconded by Councillor Zwart, highlighted that municipalities in Ontario are responsible for conducting elections on behalf of school boards. It noted the
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The Municipality of Clarington has decided to discontinue the acceptance of cash payments for municipal services, as outlined in the General Government Committee minutes from April 17, 2023. This change will take effect on August 1, 2023, for most services, while cash payments at all Recreational Facilities will be phased
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On April 17, 2023, the General Government Committee of Clarington approved the repeal of several community service policies, including the Community Event Sponsorship Program and the Child Abuse Prevention Procedures Manual. This decision was made during the committee's review of the Clarington Policy System, as outlined in Report
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The General Government Committee of Clarington awarded the contract for the Port Darlington Boat Launch and Parking Lot Reconstruction to Envision Excavating Ltd. The total bid amount was $508,253.55, which was noted as the lowest compliant bid meeting all terms, conditions, and specifications of tender CL2023-3. The
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During the General Government Committee meeting on April 17, 2023, Councillor Anderson introduced a resolution advocating for a federal alert system for missing Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people. The resolution noted that thousands of Indigenous individuals have gone missing in Canada, with approximately 77 new cases reported each
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The General Government Committee of Clarington approved the Terms of Reference for the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee during its meeting on April 17, 2023. The committee received resignations from Brenda Rafter, Katherine Johnson, and Carolyn Lunan. Staff were authorized to advertise for vacancies on the committee. The decision was
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The General Government Committee of Clarington approved a contract for rural road resurfacing and drainage improvements during their meeting on April 17, 2023. Miller Paving Limited was awarded the contract with a total estimated bid amount of $10,642,800 (Net HST Rebate) for the initial three-year term. The
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The General Government Committee approved the contract for the Shaw House Accessibility Upgrades to Snyder Construction, which submitted the lowest compliant bid of $541,363.20, net of HST rebate. The total project cost is estimated at $604,632.48, which includes additional expenses for design, inspection, testing, contract administration,
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The General Government Committee of Clarington met on March 20, 2023, and discussed the renewal of the Lakeridge Health Public Access Defibrillator Program Agreement. The committee received Report CSD-001-23, which recommended that the Council authorize the Director of Community Services to sign the agreement provided by the Central
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During the General Government Committee meeting on March 20, 2023, the committee received Report CAO-009-23, which included updates on inclusion, diversity, equity, anti-racism, and accessibility initiatives. The committee approved the Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism and Accessibility Training Plan for Council Policy. Additionally, it was resolved that
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At the General Government Committee meeting held on March 20, 2023, the council discussed the installation of an all-way stop at Granville Drive and William Ingles Drive. The committee received Report PWD-003-23, which included findings related to the proposed stop. Following the report, a resolution was passed
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During the General Government Committee meeting on March 20, 2023, the Fireworks By-law Review was discussed under Report LGS-012-23. The committee resolved to receive the report and any related delegations or communication items. It was decided that staff would continue to monitor the municipal sector for any