Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (26 motions)
22 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Council held on May 25, 2021, be approved; and That the minutes of the special meeting of the Council held on May 31, 2021, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add Wendy Bracken as a delegation to the Agenda regarding Item 13 of General Government Committee Report (Report LGS-017-21 - Procedural By-law Review).
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That Advisory Committee Report Items 11.1.1 to 11.1.4, be approved, with the exception of Item 11.1.2.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the Minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee dated May 13, 2021, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the recommendations contained in the General Government Committee Report of May 31, 2021 be approved on consent, with the exception of items 6, 7, 11 and 13.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That Report CSD-004-21 be received; That Council approve the permanent closure of the Tourism Information Centre at 181 Liberty Street, Bowmanville; That Council support the revised Tourism Service Delivery Model, as presented in this report; and That Staff continue to investigate future options for the building, that could include upgrading and re-purposing, relocation or demolition, and to provide all necessary funds in the 2022 budget, for consideration. Yes (4) Mayor Foster, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, and Councillor Zwart No (2) Councillor Anderson, and Councillor Neal Absent (1) Councillor Traill
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
In favour (4): Mayor Foster, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Zwart · Opposed (2): Councillor Anderson, Councillor Neal
That Report LGS-019-21 be received; That courtesy parking in downtown Bowmanville continue to be provided each year in the month of December with improved signage; That an amendment to the Traffic By-law be brought forward to discontinue the two-hour free parking in Municipal lots beginning on January 1, 2022; That an amendment to the Traffic By-law be brought forward to increase parking rates to $1.00 an hour beginning on January 1, 2022; That an amendment to the Traffic By-law be brought forward to introduce a maximum daily parking rate of $5.00 for the Division, Silver, Water Tower and Church St lots beginning on January 1, 2022; That an amendment to the Traffic By-law be brought forward to establish a two-hour maximum parking limit in the 20 King St lot beginning on January 1, 2022; That as part of the 2022 Municipal budget, staff include a proposal for the procurement of a mobile app service and related equipment to process parking payments; That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-019-21 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (4) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Jones, and Councillor Zwart No (1) Councillor Neal Absent (1) Councillor Traill
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
In favour (4): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Jones, Councillor Zwart · Opposed (1): Councillor Neal
That Report CAO-003-21 be received; That Staff be directed to negotiate a renewal contract with the Clarington Board of Trade (which will require Council approval) substantially on the terms set out in section 7.4 of this report; That, in accordance with Policy 7.3.1 of the Clarington Official Plan, Staff be directed to retain a consultant to prepare an Economic Development Strategy at an estimated cost of $50,000 (up to 90% funded through development charges); That a full-time employee be hired to assist with the delivery of the services described in section 7.6 of this report, with the cost to be covered through a corresponding reduction to the CBOT contract; and That all interested parties listed in Report CAO-003-21 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (4) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, and Councillor Zwart No (2) Councillor Jones, and Councillor Neal Absent (1) Councillor Traill
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That Report LGS-017-21 be received; That the By-law attached to Report LGS-017-21 as Attachment 5 to Report LGS-017-21, repealing and replacing Clarington’s Procedural By-law 2015-029, be approved with the following amendments: That subsection 9.2.5 of the by-law (Delegation time Limits), and related sections, be amended by deleting the words "five (5)" and replacing with the words "ten (10)", so that delegations are permitted to speak for 10 minutes at Council and Committee meetings; That subsection 4.11 of the by-law (Length of Meetings), and related sections, be amended by adding a section that ensures the remaining agenda items be placed on the next regular meeting of the same type in the event that the meeting adjourns in accordance with Sections 4.11.1 and 4.11.2; That subsection 4.9.1 of the by-law (Closed Meetings), and related sections, be amended by deleting the words "in accordance with Sub-section 239 (2)(3) of the Municipal Act, 2001 " and replacing with the words "if the subject matter deals with any of the matters in sub-section 239 (2) or 239 (3) of the Municipal Act, 2001 "; That the Procedural Motion definition, within Section 1 of the by-law (Definitions), and related sections, be amended by: adding the words "indefinitely" after the words "to table"; That the words "To defer" be added as item f); and That the remaining items be renumbered; That subsection 2.5.1 of the by-law (Agenda Restrictions), and related sections, be amended by adding the words "at th
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That the foregoing Resolution #C-211-21 be amended as follows: “That subsection 10.12.27 (c) of the by-law (Motion to Divide) be amended by adding the word "not" before the word "debatable".”
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That the foregoing Resolution #C-211-21 be amended by adding the following as the last paragraph amending the proposed by-law: “That subsection 10.9.1 of the by-law (Speak Once - Reply) be amended to allow Members of Council to speak to matters two times at Committee.” Yes (3) Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, and Councillor Zwart No (3) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, and Councillor Hooper Absent (1) Councillor Traill
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Lost
In favour (3): Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Zwart · Opposed (3): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper
That the Council recess for 5 minutes.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That the foregoing Resolution #C-211-21 be amended by adding the following as the last paragraph amending the proposed by-law: "That subsection 8.1.9 (New Business) applies to both Committee and Council to allow New Business at Council." Yes (2) Councillor Jones, and Councillor Neal No (4) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, and Councillor Zwart
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Lost
That the foregoing Resolution #C-211-21 be amended by adding the following: "That the effective date of the by-law be September 1, 2021."
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That the foregoing Resolution #C-211-21 be amended by adding the following as the last paragraph amending the proposed by-law: “That subsection 7.2.6 of the by-law (Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest) be amended by replacing the word "of" with the word "or" after the word "website"; and That subsection 10.1.1 (b) of the by-law (No Member Shall) be amended by adding the words "past or present" after the word "Municipality".”
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the foregoing Resolution #C-211-21 be amended by adding the following as the last paragraph amending the proposed by-law: "That subsection 4.12.1 of by-law (Portable Electronic Devices) be amended by adding the words “or members of the public” following the words “each other”".
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the recommendations contained in the Planning and Development Committee Report of June 7, 2021 be approved on consent.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the declaration of interest portion of the agenda for Advisory Committees be deleted. Yes (2) Councillor Jones, and Councillor Neal No (4) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, and Councillor Zwart Absent (1) Councillor Traill
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Lost
In favour (2): Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal · Opposed (4): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Zwart
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2021-052 to 2021-056; and That the said by-laws be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing a matter that deals with litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the Council recess for 15 minutes.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2021-057, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on the 14th day of June, 2021; and That the said by-law be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 10:05 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
That Report CAO-003-21 be received; That Staff be directed to negotiate a renewal contract with the Clarington Board of Trade (which will require Council approval) substantially on the terms set out in section 7.4 of this report; June 14, 2021 Council Minutes That, in accordance with Policy 7.3.1 of the Clarington Official Plan, Staff be directed to retain a consultant to prepare an Economic Development Strategy at an estimated cost of $50,000 (up to 90% funded through development charges); That a full-time employee be hired to assist with the delivery of the services described in section 7.6 of this report, with the cost to be covered through a corresponding reduction to the CBOT contract; and That all interested parties listed in Report CAO-003-21 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (4): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, and Councillor Zwart No (2): Councillor Jones, and Councillor Neal Absent (1): Councillor Traill
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the foregoing Resolution #C-211-21 be amended by adding the following as the last paragraph amending the proposed by-law: "That subsection 8.1.9 (New Business) applies to both Committee and Council to allow New Business at Council." June 14, 2021 Council Minutes Yes (2): Councillor Jones, and Councillor Neal No (4): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, and Councillor Zwart Absent (1): Councillor Traill
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Lost
In favour (2): Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal · Opposed (4): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Zwart
That the foregoing Resolution #C-211-21 be amended by adding the following as the last paragraph amending the proposed by-law: "That the effective date of the by-law be September 1, 2021."
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones