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The General Government Committee of Clarington has approved the permanent closure of the Tourism Information Centre located at 181 Liberty Street, Bowmanville. This decision was made during the meeting held on May 31, 2021, where the committee voted in favor of the closure with a recorded vote of 4 to
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has approved several changes to parking regulations in downtown Bowmanville, set to take effect on January 1, 2022. The amendments include the discontinuation of the two-hour free parking in municipal lots. New parking rates will be established at $1.00 per hour, with
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has directed staff to commence the demolition process of the former Newcastle fire hall located at 247 King Avenue East. This decision is part of the preparation for the sale of the property. The council also notified Metrolinx, the operator of GO Transit, about
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The Nash Road Widening and Rehabilitation project was approved during the General Government Committee meeting on May 10, 2021. Coco Paving Inc. was awarded the contract for the project with a total bid amount of $522,002.14 (Net HST Rebate), being the lowest compliant bidder meeting all terms, conditions,
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On May 10, 2021, the General Government Committee of Clarington discussed the allocation of COVID-19 support funds to hall boards and arena boards. The committee resolved to offer an in-take for the Community COVID-19 Support Program, utilizing guidelines and forms approved in 2020 specifically for hall boards
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The General Government Committee of Clarington reviewed proposed amendments to the Procedural By-law during their meeting on May 10, 2021. Key changes include: 1. Closed Meetings: Section 4.9.1 will be amended to clarify that closed meetings can occur if the subject matter pertains to specific matters outlined
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Daniela Glaser, Executive Director of the Adulam Foundation, presented an ecotherapy proposal to the General Government Committee on May 10, 2021. The proposal aims to establish ecotherapy programming in Clarington, emphasizing the need for a local site to enhance accessibility and allow for year-round activities. Glaser noted that the
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The General Government Committee met on May 10, 2021, to discuss the On-Farm Special Events Licensing By-law, as outlined in Report LGS-018-21. Mary Ann Muizelaar addressed the committee, emphasizing the need for the by-law to align with directives from the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT)
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The General Government Committee of Clarington awarded the contract for the Lambs Road Interchange Study to CIMA+ during their meeting on May 10, 2021. The proposal from CIMA+ was selected as it had the lowest price that met all terms, conditions, and specifications outlined in RFP2021-1. The total funds
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The General Government Committee awarded a contract for the supply and delivery of snow removal equipment to Winslow Gerolamy Motors Limited. The bid amount was $1,322,556.40, which is net of the HST rebate. The total funds required for this project amount to $1,337,820.40, which
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On May 10, 2021, the Clarington General Government Committee discussed the report titled "CSD-002-21 Symbols of Hate – Anti-Racism and Symbols of Hate." The committee passed a resolution that included several key actions. Firstly, Clarington Council recognized the psychological impact of symbols on community members and
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On May 10, 2021, the General Government Committee of Clarington discussed a motion regarding symbols of hate. The motion, moved by Councillor Hooper and seconded by Councillor Anderson, included several key components. It requested that the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) petition the Provincial Government to enact legislation allowing