Regular Council Meeting

That the Integrity Commissioner's Annual Report from November 2022 to January 2024, be received for information; and That the presentation of Jeffrey Abrams, Principles Integrity, regarding the Integrity Commissioner's Annual Report from November 2022 to January 2024, be received with thanks.

That all items listed in Sections 7.11 and 7.1.3, be approved on consent.

That all the Items in 7.1.2. Minutes of the General Government Committee Meeting dated March 4, 2024, be approved with the exception of Items 6.5, 6.12 and 9.2.

That Report PUB-005-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; and That Council direct Staff in the Infrastructure division to include a project for the installation of a hardwired lighting system for the Bowmanville Leash Free Park in the 2025 Budget, with funds to be provided from the Parks Reserve or Municipal Capital Works Reserve Fund. Yes (5) Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, and Councillor Elhajjeh No (1) Councillor Woo Absent (1) Mayor Foster

That Report LGS-011-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Resolution #GPA-008-04, regarding the Protocol for Council – Appointed Advisory Committees, approved in 2004, be rescinded; That the matter of Clarington’s Task Force on Affordable Housing be

That the Council recess for 5 minutes.

That the Municipal Clerk be directed to prepare a report for possible wording changes to the Procedural By-law, as follows: Require all requests for delegations to outline their subject, their address, their reason for delegating, their desired action requested of Council, and any supporting documentation. For matters which are more properly within the responsibility of staff, the Clerk shall notify the proposed delegate that the delegation shall not be listed on the agenda and shall direct the proposed delegate to the appropriate department. The delegation shall not be listed on an agenda until staff has had the opportunity to address the matter. Not allow delegations who are there for the sole purpose of generating publicity for an event. Not allow candidates, or nominees, for a political party. Regarding decorum, add the following clause as follows: “No person shall make detrimental comments, or speak ill of, or malign the integrity of staff, the public or Council and Committee.” Members of the public shall be respectful of Council, staff, delegations, and all attendees at the meeting by refraining from public outbursts, heckling, shouting, making comments, or behaviour intended to disrupt the debate, discussion and/or general proceedings. Attendees shall not engage in conversations, display placards or props. Change the time limit for delegations from ten minutes to seven minutes, with a single extension of up to three minutes by majority vote. Should there be more than o

That the foregoing Resolution #C-019-24 be amended by replacing the following sentence, in Paragraph 6: “Change the time limit for delegations from ten minutes to five minutes, with a single extension of up to five minutes by majority vote.” With the following sentence: “Change the time limit for delegations remain at ten minutes.” and That the following be added as Paragraph 7: “That the time limit for Members of the Public to speak at Public Meetings remain at ten minutes.”

That the foregoing Resolution #C-022-24 be amended by replacing the following sentence, in Paragraph 6: That the time limit for delegations from ten minutes to five minutes, with a single extension of up to five minutes by majority vote.” With the following sentence: “Change the time limit for delegations remain at ten minutes.” That the following be added as Paragraph 7: “That the time limit for Members of the Public to speak at Public Meetings be changed from 10 minutes to five.” Motion Divided Resolution # C-023-24 Moved by Councillor Traill Seconded by Councillor Zwart The the foregoing Resolution #C-022-24 be divided to consider Paragraph 6 and 7 separately.

That the foregoing Resolution #C-022-24 be amended by replacing the following sentence, in Paragraph 6: “Change the time limit for delegations from ten minutes to five minutes, with a single extension of up to five minutes by majority vote.” With the following sentence: “That the time limit for delegations remain at ten minutes.” Yes (2) Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart No (4) Councillor Anderson, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo Absent (1) Mayor Foster

That the following be added as Paragraph 7: “That the time limit for Members of the Public to speak at Public Meetings be changed from 10 minutes to five minutes. ”

That the foregoing Resolution #C-019-24 be amended by replacing the following sentence, in Paragraph 1: "Require all requests for delegations to outline their subject, their address, their reason for delegating, their desired action requested of Council, and any supporting documentation." With the sentence: "Require all requests for delegations to be accompanied by a written summary, to be included in the Agenda, outlining their subject, their address, their reason for delegating, their desired action requested of Council, and any supporting documentation."

That the time limit for Staff and Consultant presentations at Public Meetings be added to the Procedural By-law as 20 minutes.

That the Municipal Clerk be directed to prepare a report for possible wording changes to the Procedural By-law, as follows: Require all requests for delegations to be accompanied by a written summary, to be included in the Agenda, outlining their subject, their address, their reason for delegating, their desired action requested of Council, and any supporting documentation. For matters which are more properly within the responsibility of staff, the Clerk shall notify the proposed delegate that the delegation shall not be listed on the agenda and shall direct the proposed delegate to the appropriate department. The delegation shall not be listed on an agenda until staff has had the opportunity to address the matter. Not allow delegations who are there for the sole purpose of generating publicity for an event. Not allow candidates, or nominees, for a political party. Regarding decorum, add the following clause as follows: “No person shall make detrimental comments, or speak ill of, or malign the integrity of staff, the public or Council and Committee.” Members of the public shall be respectful of Council, staff, delegations, and all attendees at the meeting by refraining from public outbursts, heckling, shouting, making comments, or behaviour intended to disrupt the debate, discussion and/or general proceedings. Attendees shall not engage in conversations, display placards or props. Change the time limit for delegations from ten minutes to seven minutes, with a single extension

That the Items in 7.1.4, Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee dated March 18, 2024 be approved on consent, with the exception of Items 6.7 and 9.1.

That Report PDS-013-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the rezoning application, submitted by Bowmanville Lakebreeze East Village Ltd., for the removal of the Holding symbol at 499 Port Darlington Road, Bowmanville, be approved; That Staff be directed to meet with the developer and Clarington Emergency & Fire Services to discuss alternatives that address issues of public safety, costs, and timing for inclusion in the site plan agreement, to the satisfaction of the Deputy CAO Planning & Infrastructure; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-013-24, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (1) Councillor Traill No (5) Councillor Anderson, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo Absent (1) Mayor Foster

That Report PDS-013-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the rezoning application submitted by Bowmanville Lakebreeze East Village Ltd. for the removal of the Holding symbol at 499 Port Darlington Road, Bowmanville, be refused by Council, as conditions related to the removal of the Hold have not been completed; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-013-24, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (5) Councillor Anderson, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo No (1) Councillor Traill Absent (1) Mayor Foster

Whereas existing and new neighborhoods are experiencing a transition to higher densities through additional dwelling units, increasing rates of car ownership, and changing demographics to multigenerational living; And whereas new neighborhood designs in particular townhouse developments, are being proposed with narrower frontages and shallow lots reducing the possibility of accommodating more than one parking space forcing residents to park on the street, take over visitor parking, and convert fronts yards to parking; And whereas these new dense neighborhood designs increase the safety risk for children, pedestrians, and create operational constraints for municipal operations like emergency response and snow removal; Now therefore be it resolved that Staff report back on the following: additional measures to design standards and zoning that could improve on-street parking and visitor parking plans for new neighbourhoods; review of parking opportunities within existing neighbourhoods and implement methods to improve parking conflicts through additional signage and enforcement; include amendments to the Boulevard By-law. Yes (6) Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo Absent (1) Mayor Foster

That all Items listed in 7.2, be approved on consent.

That Report PUB-006-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; and That Council approves the signing by the Mayor of the revised , adding Elexicon as a partner.

That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2024-009 to 2024-013; and That the said by-laws be approved.

That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2024-014, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on the 25th day of March, 2024; and That the said by-law be approved.

That the meeting adjourn at 8:48 p.m.

That Report PUB-005-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; and March 25, 2024 Council Minutes That Council direct Staff in the Infrastructure division to include a project for the installation of a hardwired lighting system for the Bowmanville Leash Free Park in the 2025 Budget, with funds to be provided from the Parks Reserve or Municipal Capital Works Reserve Fund. Yes (5): Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart No (1): Councillor Woo Absent (1): Mayor Foster

The foregoing Resolution #C-019-24 be divided to consider Paragraph 6 and 7 separately.

The foregoing Resolution #C-022-24 be divided to consider Paragraph 6 and 7 separately.

The foregoing Resolution #C-019-24 be divided to consider Paragraph 1 and 8 separately.

That the Municipal Clerk be directed to prepare a report for possible wording changes to the Procedural By-law, as follows: 1. Require all requests for delegations to be accompanied by a written summary, to be included in the Agenda, outlining their subject, their address, their reason for delegating, their desired action requested of Council, and any supporting documentation. 2. For matters which are more properly within the responsibility of staff, the Clerk shall notify the proposed delegate that the delegation shall not be listed on the agenda and shall direct the proposed delegate to the appropriate department. The delegation shall not be listed on an agenda until staff has had the opportunity to address the matter. 3. Not allow delegations who are there for the sole purpose of generating publicity for an event. 4. Not allow candidates, or nominees, for a political party. 5. Regarding decorum, add the following clause as follows: a. “No person shall make detrimental comments, or speak ill of, or malign the integrity of staff, the public or Council and Committee.” b. Members of the public shall be respectful of Council, staff, delegations, and all attendees at the meeting by refraining from public outbursts, heckling, shouting, making comments, or behaviour intended to disrupt the debate, discussion and/or general proceedings. c. Attendees shall not engage in conversations, display placards or props. 6. Change the time limit for delegations from ten minutes to seven minut