David Cachia

The agenda for the Municipal Compliance Audit Committee meeting focuses on compliance audits related to the 2022 Municipal Elections. Key matters of business include the apparent over-contribution of individual maximum limits by Albert Beausoleil, involving a statement by the Municipal Clerk and delegation by the contributor's agent, followed by committee deliberation. A second primary item addresses the apparent over-contribution of combined maximum limits by Kirk Kemp, also involving statements, delegations, and deliberation. The committee will also address the appointment of a Chair and disclosures of pecuniary interest.

The strategic plan for the Municipality of Clarington outlines priorities for the 2024-2027 period, serving as a roadmap to manage significant population growth. It is built upon three pillars: Lead (exceptional municipal services and governance), Connect (fostering a safe, diverse, inclusive, and vibrant community), and Grow Responsibly (promoting balanced economic development and environmental protection). The plan aims to enhance the quality of life for residents by creating a connected, dynamic, and welcoming community that respects its past while focusing on the future.

The Official Plan for the Municipality of Clarington serves as a comprehensive roadmap to guide and manage development until 2031. It is built upon the core principles of sustainable development, fostering healthy communities, and strategic growth management. The plan prioritizes the protection and enhancement of the natural environment and resources, balanced population and employment growth, the creation of vibrant and sustainable urban places, and the encouragement of housing diversity. Furthermore, it focuses on growing a prosperous knowledge-based economy and celebrating the municipality's cultural heritage, aiming to create a safe, vibrant, healthy, and prosperous environment that balances growth with environmental stewardship, promotes economic vitality, and ensures high-quality, accessible communities for all residents.

This Asset Management Plan (AMP) for the Municipality of Clarington serves as a long-term roadmap for investment in capital infrastructure assets over the next ten years, from 2025 to 2034. The plan aims to identify operating and capital costs for maintaining and replacing infrastructure, establish proposed service levels, and outline a financing strategy to address the identified infrastructure gap. Key focus areas include managing various infrastructure assets such as roads, bridges, stormwater, corporate facilities, fleet, emergency services, information technology, parking, parks, recreation, community, and culture. The plan also incorporates growth and expansion considerations, climate change initiatives, and strategies to close an estimated annual infrastructure funding shortfall.

The North Village secondary plan focuses on land use, transportation and policy framework to guide a new development area. Key areas of focus include sustainability, climate change, affordable housing, urban design, and community engagement. The plan aims to create a vibrant neighborhood with a mix of housing options, prioritizing active transportation, resilient infrastructure, and sustainable community design.