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If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Co-ordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131 General Government Committee Minutes Date: June 22, 2020 Time: 9:30 AM Location: Microsoft Teams Present Were: Mayor A. Foster Present Via Electronic Councillor G. Anderson, Councillor R. Hooper, Councillor J. Means: Jones, Councillor J. Neal, Councillor C. Traill, Councillor M. Zwart Staff Present: J. Gallagher, L. Patenaude Present Via Electronic A. Allison, G. Acorn, R. Albright, F. Langmaid, R. Maciver, S. Means: Brake, M. Marano, T. Pinn, G. Weir, A. Greentree _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 9:30 AM. 2. Land Acknowledgement Statement Councillor Jones led the meeting in the Land Acknowledgement Statement. 3. New Business – Introduction Councillor Jones asked that an item regarding Traffic Calming Strategies on Darlington Blvd. and an item Drainage in Solina, be added to the New Business - Consideration section of the agenda. Councillor Traill asked that an item regarding Anaerobic Digestion Facility, be added to the New Business - Consideration section of the agenda. Councillor Anderson asked that an item regarding Prohibit Symbols of Hate, be added to the New Business - Consideration section of the agenda. Councillor Hooper asked that an item regarding Scugog Street and Bons Avenue Intersection Awareness, be added to the New Business - Consideration section of the agenda. 1 General Government Committee Minutes of June 22, 2020 4. Adopt the Agenda Resolution # GG-184-20 Moved by Councillor Hooper Seconded by Councillor Zwart That the Agenda for the General Government Committee meeting of June 22, 2020, be adopted with the following additions: New Business Item Regarding Traffic Calming Strategies on Darlington Blvd. New Business Item Regarding Drainage in Solina New Business Item Regarding Anaerobic Digestion Facility New Business Item Regarding Prohibit Symbols of Hate New Business Item Regarding Scugog Street and Bons Avenue Intersection Awareness Correspondence Item 10.10 Regarding Report EGD-011-20 Proposal to Close and Convey a Portion of a Road Allowance (Given Road) Situated in Lot 30, Concession 2, Former Township of Clarke Carried 5. Declaration of Interest Later in the meeting, Councillor Hooper declared a direct interest in Item 22.5, Paragraph 7, Correspondence from the Historic Downtown Bowmanville Centre. Later in the meeting, Councillor Neal declared an indirect interest in Report CSD- 005-20 regarding the 2020 Community Sponsorship Requests for Autism Home Base Durham (Application 20-19). Later in the meeting, Councillor Neal declared an indirect interest in Item 22.5, Paragraph 4, regarding Community Agencies Rent Relief. 6. Announcements Members of Committee announced upcoming community events and matters of community interest. 2 General Government Committee Minutes of June 22, 2020 7. Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting 7.1 Minutes of a Regular Meeting of General Government Committee dated June 1, 2020 Resolution # GG-185-20 Moved by Councillor Zwart Seconded by Councillor Jones That the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Government Committee held on June 1, 2020, be approved. Carried 8. Delegations 8.1 Aimee Chada, Event Coordinator, Donor Relations, Canadian Blood Services, Regarding the Need for Blood Donations during COVID-19 Pandemic Aimee Chada, Event Coordinator, Donor Relations, and Jennifer Mathieu, Territory Manager for Blood Services, Canadian Blood Services, were present via electronic means regarding the need for blood donations during COVID-19 pandemic. Ms. Mathieu thanked the Municipality of Clarington for their support of the ongoing need for blood during the pandemic. She explained the need for blood during the pandemic and added that patients are relying on the blood services. Ms. Mathieu explained that blood donors can make an appointment now and through the summer months. She added that, by accepting donors by appointment only, donors can complete a pre-screening and they can limit the number of donors in the center at one time. Ms. Mathieu noted that they have enhanced their cleaning and wellbeing practices during the pandemic and will ensure physical distancing is maintained. Ms. Chada explained that blood has a shelf life and some donors may have a limited time of up to 12 months that they are not able to donate. Ms. Mathieu and Ms. Chada concluded by encouraging everyone to donate blood whenever possible and advised the Members of Committee that they are currently in need of a replacement location in Bowmanville for the months of July, August and December. They explained that Trinity United Church is unable to host due to space limitations for appropriate social distancing and would appreciate any location suggestions. Ms. Mathieu and Ms. Chada asked if their social media posts for blood donations could be shared by the Members of Council and the Municipality of Clarington. They answered questions from the Members of Committee. 3 General Government Committee Minutes of June 22, 2020 Resolution # GG-186-20 Moved by Councillor Hooper Seconded by Councillor Zwart That the Delegation of Aimee Chada, Event Coordinator, Canadian Blood Services and Jennifer Mathieu, Territory Manager for Blood Services, Canadian Blood Services, regarding the Need for Blood Donations during the COVID-19 Pandemic, be received with thanks. Carried 8.2 Rachel Traore-Takura, Chair, Clarington Diversity Advisory Committee, Regarding Report CSD-007-20 Diversity in Clarington - Update on Diversity Initiatives and Clarington's Diversity Advisory Committee Rachel Traore-Takura, Chair, Clarington Diversity Advisory Committee (CDAC), was present via electronic means regarding Report CSD-007-20 Diversity in Clarington - Update on Diversity Initiatives and Clarington's Diversity Advisory Committee. Ms. Traore made a verbal presentation to accompany an electronic presentation. She noted the Committee was established as a Committee of Council in 2018 and reviewed the Committee make up. Ms. Traore-Takura provided an overview of the Committee's Vision Statement which is “striving towards a safe, welcoming and inclusive Clarington, where differences are celebrated, and the voices of all peoples are heard”. She added that the Committee participated in some strategic planning to develop a vision and mission statement, which complements and incorporates the Terms of Reference. Ms. Traore-Takura noted that the Diversity Committee engages Clarington residents to raise awareness by celebrating the community's differences and strengths. She provided an overview of their accomplishments to date, which included developing a workplan, drafting the Land Acknowledgement Statement, and creating a Community Diversity Survey. Ms. Traore-Takura explained that, together with the Municipality of Clarington, they developed a joint anti-Black racism statement which included publicly condemning the tragic and senseless death of George Floyd in the United States. She added that the CDAC recommends that Clarington develop a robust anti-racism policy and add an anti- racism lens to strengthen the focus and message that racism, in any form, whether anti-Black, anti-Indigenous or against any marginalized group, will not be tolerated. Ms. Traore-Takura provided an overview of the Committee's current initiatives which includes a diversity and inclusion training program for Council and Municipal Staff, development of a diversity lens which could be used by Council, and added that they are planning to have a presence in community events. She concluded by noting the CDAC is always looking for ways to connect with the community and hopes to promote the celebration of diversity in the community through recognizing and embracing the differences. Ms. Traore- Takura answered questions from Members of Committee. 4 General Government Committee Minutes of June 22, 2020 8.3 Steve Gregoris, Site Vice-President, Darlington Nuclear, Dietmar Reiner, Senior Vice-President, Chief Project Officer and Jennifer Knox, Director, Nuclear Stakeholder Relations, Ontario Power Generation, Regarding Ontario Power Generation (OPG) Update Steve Gregoris, Site Vice-President, Darlington Nuclear, Dietmar Reiner, Senior Vice-President, Chief Project Officer and Jennifer Knox, Director, Nuclear Stakeholder Relations, Ontario Power Generation (OPG) were present via electronic means regarding a Darlington Nuclear Station update. Mr. Gregoris made a verbal presentation to accompany an electronic presentation. He explained that OPG's dedicated employees continue to generate reliable electricity to power Ontario's hospitals, care facilities and homes during the COVID-19 crisis and added that Darlington provides 20% of Ontario's electricity. Mr. Gregoris highlighted the 2019 accomplishments of the Darlington Nuclear Station. Dietmar Reiner, explained that the Unit 2 refurbishment was successfully completed safely, with COVID-19 restrictions, on June 4, 2020. He added that Unit 3 refurbishment was deferred due to COVID-19 and will begin in late summer, and is expected to take 40 months to complete, with no impact to the 2026 four-unit commitment. Mr. Gregoris advised that Darlington is the only site in Canada licensed for new nuclear build with an environmental assessment. He added that new nuclear will be a significant asset for the Province of Ontario and will allow low-carbon nuclear energy to continue playing an important role in Ontario's