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Kevin Yaraskavitch, Account Manager, and Natasha Dawood, Regional Manager from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), presented the 2020 Municipal Partnership Report during the General Government Committee meeting on March 8, 2021. Mr. Yaraskavitch outlined the challenges faced by MPAC in 2020, particularly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He
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The General Government Committee of Clarington held a meeting on March 8, 2021, where appointments to the Clarington Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee and the Clarington Heritage Committee were discussed. The committee resolved to appoint three new members to the Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee: Philip
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On March 8, 2021, the General Government Committee discussed the regulation of on-farm special events as outlined in Report LGS-012-21. Bob Clark from Clark Consulting presented an overview of an application made by his client, which began in 2015. He noted that his clients have hired locally
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On March 8, 2021, the General Government Committee of Clarington discussed the land exchange between Highway 2 and Stapleton Road. The committee received Report PWD-016-21 regarding the exchange and approved the associated by-law as outlined in the report. The resolution, numbered GG-239-21, was moved by
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On February 16, 2021, the General Government Committee of Clarington decided against lowering speed limits to 40 km/h on all Collector roads. The resolution, moved by Councillor Neal and seconded by Councillor Anderson, stated that the speed limits would not be reduced. Instead, the committee directed staff to continue
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The Municipality of Clarington has expressed support for the Wilmot Creek Homeowner’s Association's request to utilize the Wilmot Creek Wheelhouse for COVID-19 vaccine administration as part of Phase 1 in Clarington. This proposal was discussed during the General Government Committee meeting on February 16, 2021. The
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On February 16, 2021, Tenzin Shomar and Hannah Oegema from the Clarington Youth Council presented to the General Government Committee regarding youth engagement in Clarington. Oegema provided an overview of the youth population in Clarington, explaining that the Youth Council serves to bridge the gap between youth and the municipal
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The General Government Committee of Clarington has approved the establishment of a community garden in Newcastle as detailed in Report PWD-014-21. The resolution, moved by Councillor Zwart and seconded by Councillor Anderson, directs staff to proceed with the establishment of the garden. Additionally, the Director of Public Works
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During the General Government Committee meeting on February 16, 2021, a confidential verbal update was provided by Rob Maciver, Director of Legislative Services/Municipal Solicitor, regarding the potential acquisition of the Bowmanville Zoo property. The committee received this update for information. No resolutions were passed during the closed session discussions
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During the General Government Committee meeting on January 25, 2021, a motion was presented by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones, to receive a full line by line budget book. The motion received support from Councillors Jones, Neal, and Traill, totaling three votes in favor. However, it was opposed by
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Trevor Pinn, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer, presented on municipal investing options and regulations during the General Government Committee meeting on January 25, 2021. He discussed the legislative environment, current investments, and future options available to the municipality. Pinn outlined two primary investing options: remaining on the legal list with
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During the General Government Committee meeting on January 25, 2021, a new business item regarding insurance and park permits on municipal land was introduced. Councillor Jones moved that staff be directed to report back at a future meeting regarding options for insurance and park permits for events on municipal land,