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 (41 motions)
33 carried, 8 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add correspondence from the following individuals regarding the rural portion of the Zoning By-law Amendment for ZONE Clarington and a Clarington Official Plan Amendment to the Agenda (Item 13.2): Mr. and Mrs. Chopik Shawn Berger Diane and Lance Crago Edward Donnelly Dale Hubble Dave Winkle; and That Nick Pileggi be added as a delegation (Item 8.9) regarding Item 7 of the General Government Committee Report - Southeast Courtice Secondary Plan - Recommendation Report for Official Plan Amendment 124 -Report PSD-055-20.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Council held on November 23-24, 2020, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That the Presentation of George Rocoski, Chair, Energy from Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC), regarding the EFW-WMAC Annual Update, be received with thanks; and That Council of the Municipality of Clarington encourages the Regional Public Works Committee to ensure that full consideration is given to motions brought forward by the EFW‑WMAC.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
That the Agenda be altered to consider Agenda Item 13.1 regarding the lifting of the rural portion of the Zoning By-law Amendment for ZONE Clarington, at this time.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the delegation of Mr. Herring for an additional two minutes.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That the Council recess for 10 minutes.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the Agenda be altered to consider item 13.2 regarding the rural portion of the Zoning By-law Amendment for ZONE Clarington and a Clarington Official Plan Amendment, at this time.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That Communications Item 10.1 to 10.3 be approved on consent as follows: That Correspondence Item 10.1 from Nick Pileggi, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd., regarding Report PSD-055-20, Southeast Courtice Secondary Plan Study, be
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Referred
That Advisory Committee Report Items 11.1.1 and 11.1.2, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
That the recommendations contained in the General Government Committee Report of November 30, 2020 be approved on consent, with the exception of items 3, 8, and 16.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That Report LGS-005-20 - Municipal Law Enforcement Policy, be
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Referred
That Report FND-050-20 be received; That a lease extension agreement with the Bowmanville Tennis Club for the term January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 be approved and to authorize the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the Municipality; That the current annual rent of $1,630.80 be adjusted on December 31 of each year by the annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index, All Items Ontario, (most current issue) as published by Statistics Canada; That the Board of the Bowmanville Older Adult Association and the Bowmanville Tennis Club be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (3) Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, and Councillor Traill No (4) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, and Councillor Zwart
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Lost
In favour (3): Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill · Opposed (4): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Zwart
That Report FND-050-20 be received; That a lease extension agreement with the Bowmanville Tennis Club for the term January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 be approved and to authorize the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the Municipality; That the current annual rent of $1,630.80 be adjusted on December 31 of each year by the annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index, All Items Ontario, (most current issue) as published by Statistics Canada; That the Purchasing Manager in consultation with the Director of Community Services be given the authority to extend the lease agreement for up to three (3) additional one (1) year terms to expire on December 31, 2024; That the Board of the Bowmanville Older Adult Association and the Bowmanville Tennis Club be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (4) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, and Councillor Zwart No (3) Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, and Councillor Traill
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), attached to Report CAO-022-20 as Attachment 1, between CUPE Local 74 –Outside Bargaining Unit and the Municipality of Clarington be approved to extend all the terms and conditions for the Outside Bargaining Unit, for one additional year, to expire December 31, 2021; That, consistent with past practice, student, non-permanent part-time employees and special purpose and committee position rates be adjusted at the same rate as the Outside CUPE employees, effective January 1 or July 1, as appropriate for each group, and as included in the annual budget; That, consistent with past practice, the terms and conditions of employment for unionized employees as provided for under the extension MOU, be approved for non-affiliated employees; and That CUPE Local 74 Executive be thanked for their continued efforts to work effectively with the Municipality, and that they be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (5) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, and Councillor Zwart No (2) Councillor Neal, and Councillor Traill
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
In favour (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Zwart · Opposed (2): Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill
That the foregoing Resolution #C-526-20 be
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
Referred
That the recommendations contained in the Planning and Development Committee Report of December 7, 2020 be approved on consent, with the exception of items 7, 8, and 11
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That Report PSD-055-20 be received; That Official Plan Amendment 124 to include the Southeast Courtice Secondary Plan in the Clarington Official Plan be adopted with the addition of Section 5.4.5 as follows: Private streets and private lanes are not permitted within the Low Density Urban Residential Designation; That, upon adoption by Council, the Southeast Courtice Secondary Plan be implemented by Staff as Council’s policy on land use and planning matters and be implemented through the capital budget program; That the Director of Planning and Development Services be authorized to finalize the form and content of OPA 124, the Secondary Plan and the Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines resulting from Council's consideration, public participation, agency comments and technical considerations; That the Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines appended to the Secondary Plan be approved and be used by staff to guide development applications and public projects; That the Director of Planning and Development Services be authorized to execute any agreements to implement the Secondary Plan once adopted by Council; That OPA 124 be forwarded to the Region of Durham for approval; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-055-20 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision regarding the adoption of the Secondary Plan.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That Report PSD-056-20 be received; That the application for a Draft Plan of Subdivision submitted by LCJ Thomas Estates Inc. c/o Sakmet Developments to permit a townhouse block, be supported subject to the conditions contained in Attachment 2 to Report PSD-056-20; That the application to amend Zoning By-law 84-63 be approved and that the Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 3 to Report PSD-056-20 be passed; That, once all conditions contained in the Official Plan with respect to the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol are satisfied, the By-law authorizing the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol be approved; That no further Public Meeting be required for the future Common Elements Condominium; That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-056-20 and Council’s decision; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-056-20 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (5) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, and Councillor Zwart No (2) Councillor Neal, and Councillor Traill
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
In favour (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Zwart · Opposed (2): Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill
That the matter of the Municipality of Clarington's concerns with the passing of Schedule 6, regarding amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act, of Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act (Budget Measures), 2020, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That the recommendations contained in the Special Planning and Development Committee Report of December 9, 2020 be approved on consent, with the exception of Item 2 which is amended as follows: "That the following be added to the end of Confidential Resolution #CPD-008-20, regarding the matter of Home Hardware’s Ministerial Zoning Order for 2423 Rundle Road: That the Mayor and Clerk are authorized to execute the confidential draft agreement, subject to the above modifications.”
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That Report LGS-006-20 be received; That John Paul Newman be appointed as Deputy Clerk for the Municipality of Clarington; and That the draft by-law, appointing John Paul Newman as Deputy Clerk, attached to Report LGS-006-20 as Attachment 1, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That the matter of the rural portion of the Zoning By-law Amendment for ZONE Clarington be lifted from the table.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That Staff be directed to bring forth a zoning by-law amendment which: Retains the EP zoning in place prior to the zoning by-law review; Includes schedules from other authorities as additional information in the zoning by-law listing applicable land use regulations; Contains advisories with respect to the obligations to comply with land use controls of external agencies. That Staff take all steps necessary to amend Clarington’s Official Plan (the “OPA Amendment”) by way of a municipally initiated amendment, with the Natural Heritage designation in Map D and Environmental Protection Area in Map A of the Official Plan being limited to: Provincially Significant Wetland; Areas designated by CLOCA as being within a floodplain (red line on CLOCA maps); Areas designated by the GRCA as being within a floodplain; Land designated on the current Region of Durham Official Plan, Schedule B Map B-1 as containing Key Natural Heritage and Hydrologic Features; Land which is Significant Woodland; That Section 17.3 of the Official Plan Special Study Area 2-Greenbelt Expansion be deleted. That if any other amendments to the Official Plan are subsequently required as a result of refined mapping, they shall be at no cost to the landowners for application fees. Yes (7) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Council to speak to the foregoing Resolution #C-512-20 for a second time.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Council to speak to the foregoing Resolution #C-512-20 for a third time.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
That the foregoing Resolution #C-512-20 be amended with the following changes to paragraph one: "That the words "report together with a draft" be inserted after the words "bring forth".” Yes (6) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, and Councillor Traill No (1) Councillor Zwart
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill · Opposed (1): Councillor Zwart
That the foregoing Resolution #C-512-20 be amended by adding the following as 2f: "That land be included which is mandated by the Province to be designated as Natural Heritage."
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the foregoing Resolution #C-512-20 be amended with the following changes to Paragraph 3: "That the words "Staff initiate all public consultation such that" be inserted after the word ”That”; and That the word "deleted" be replaced with the word "reconsidered"."
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting until 12:00 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
That, in accordance with subsection 10.12.17 of the Procedural By-Law, Resolution #C-418-20, regarding Council’s support of the Ministerial Zoning Order to change the zoning of 2423 Rundle Road Bowmanville, previously adopted by Council at the Special Council Meeting of October 26, 2020, be amended to remove the conditions of support by deleting Paragraphs 2, and 4, which read: That the applicant carrying out the necessary studies and implementing the recommended works from: Traffic Study; Hydrological/Hydrogeological study; Environmental Impact Study; Servicing Study; and Storm water management plan; That should the Bowmanville site be redeveloped, the applicant commit that 25% of the units be developed as affordable housing units (for low income families). That the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be advised of: (i) the foregoing deletion; (ii) that the letter dated October 27, 2020 which was forwarded to the Minister regarding Resolution C-418-20 is
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Withdrawn
That Resolution #GG-437-20 and Report CAO-023-20 regarding Department Liaisons and the Deputy Mayor Appointments be
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Referred
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2020-082 to 2020-091 with the exception of by-laws 2020-083, 2020-086 and 2020-089; and That the said by-laws be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Jones
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 labour relations or employee negotiations.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to speak to the foregoing Resolution #C-526-20 for a second time.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That Item 15.2 - Being a By-law to Exempt Lot 5 of Registered Plan N632 from Part Lot Control be
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2020-092, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on the 14th to 15th day of December, 2020; and That the said by-law be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 12:22 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add correspondence from the following individuals regarding the rural portion of the Zoning By-law Amendment for ZONE Clarington and a Clarington Official Plan Amendment to the Agenda (Item 13.2): Mr. and Mrs. Chopik Shawn Berger Diane and Lance Crago Edward Donnelly Dale Hubble Dave Winkle; and December 14-15, 2020 Council Minutes That Nick Pileggi be added as a delegation (Item 8.9) regarding Item 7 of the General Government Committee Report - Southeast Courtice Secondary Plan - Recommendation Report for Official Plan Amendment 124 -Report PSD-055-20.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the Agenda be altered to consider item 13.2 regarding the rural portion of the Zoning By-law Amendment for ZONE Clarington, at this time.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That Report FND-050-20 be received; December 14-15, 2020 Council Minutes That a lease extension agreement with the Bowmanville Tennis Club for the term January 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021 be approved and to authorize the Mayor and the Municipal Clerk to execute the agreement on behalf of the Municipality; That the current annual rent of $1,630.80 be adjusted on December 31 of each year by the annual percentage increase in the Consumer Price Index, All Items Ontario, (most current issue) as published by Statistics Canada; That the Purchasing Manager in consultation with the Director of Community Services be given the authority to extend the lease agreement for up to three (3) additional one (1) year terms to expire on December 31, 2024; That the Board of the Bowmanville Older Adult Association and the Bowmanville Tennis Club be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (4): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, and Councillor Zwart No (3): Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, and Councillor Traill
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Zwart