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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
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Lorrie Hagen presented a request for funding support from The Charles H. Best Diabetes Centre during the General Government Committee meeting on January 9, 2023. The Centre is seeking $100,000 over a four-year period to support their Building on the Best Expansion Campaign. Hagen noted a 15% increase
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Mark Hughey from Canadian Nuclear Laboratories provided an update on the Port Granby Project during the General Government Committee meeting on January 9, 2023. He stated that the project was completed in 2022 and presented an overview of the project's milestones. The project has received a 10-year
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The General Government Committee received Report CAO-002-23 regarding the Corporate Risk Assessment findings for 2022 during the meeting on January 9, 2023. The committee resolved that the report be received for information and that staff initiate the workplan, reporting back to Council as projects are completed. This assessment
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The General Government Committee of Clarington met on January 9, 2023, where they discussed the modernization review of the Public Works payroll and job allocation processes. The committee received Report CAO-001-23, which included recommendations from the WSCS report. The committee directed staff to prepare a scheduled plan for
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The Clarington Polar Bear Swim is scheduled to take place on January 1, 2023, in Newcastle. This annual event has become a tradition for many residents, marking the start of the new year with a community gathering. Preparations for the event include securing the necessary permits and coordinating with local
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The General Government Committee approved an amendment to the Community Funding Program Framework as outlined in Report CSD-015-22 during the meeting on November 28, 2022. The resolution, numbered GG-262-22, states that the proposed amendment be approved and that all interested parties listed in the report be
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The General Government Committee of Clarington approved a lease extension for Community Living Oshawa Clarington during its meeting on November 28, 2022. The lease pertains to the property located at 2444 Baseline Road, Bowmanville. The extension is set for a term from April 1, 2022, to March 31, 2027, at
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On November 28, 2022, the General Government Committee of Clarington approved a resolution to transition municipal ombudsman services from ADR Chambers to the Provincial Ombudsman. This decision was outlined in Report LGS-020-22. The committee resolved to repeal By-law 2016-077, which appointed ADR Chambers as the Municipal
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The General Government Committee met on November 28, 2022, and discussed the updates to the Cemetery By-law as outlined in Report LGS-019-22. The committee approved a resolution to repeal and replace By-law 2022-035 with a new Cemetery By-law. This new by-law incorporates changes
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During the General Government Committee meeting on November 28, 2022, the committee discussed Report PDS-059-22 regarding the Province's proposed amendments to the Greenbelt Plan, 2022. The report included comments on the Nash/Hancock lands and the requirement for affordable housing in Clarington. The committee proposed that
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Laura Lee Carey addressed the General Government Committee on November 28, 2022, regarding a request to amend By-law 2007-070 to prevent the installation of permanent lights on the side and rear of residential properties. Carey expressed concerns about bright, flashing lights from a neighbor's home that