Regular Council Meeting

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add an additional item to the Agenda regarding an agreement with Durham Region Social Services and access to shower services.

Whereas Clarington has provided access to Durham Region Social Services for winter warming programming at the former tourism building on Liberty Street in Bowmanville; Whereas Clarington recognizes the urgent need to address homelessness and support unsheltered individuals within the community; Whereas Clarington is committed to collaborating with local organizations, stakeholders, and residents to develop effective strategies and programs for assisting the unsheltered population; Whereas Durham Region Social Services and the local volunteer network ICONIC have helped identify a need for shower access for unsheltered individuals outside of the typical winter warming period; Therefore be it resolved that the CAO (or designate) be authorized to execute any agreements needed to facilitate the use of the former tourism building, or alternate facility if required, to provide shower access outside of the winter warming lease duration; and That the work be facilitated by the Region of Durham, and any costs incurred by Clarington will be passed along to the Region. Yes (7) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo

That all items listed in Section 7, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda, with the exception of Item 8.6.

That the minutes from the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee meetings dated May 30 and June 13, 2025, be received for information, with the exception of Item 8 of the May 30, 2025, minutes, which shall be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington: “Whereas Section 5.8 of the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee Terms of Reference states that “If a member is absent for three consecutive meetings, the Committee, by resolution, may request that Council remove the Member, including a Member of Council, from the Committee;” and Whereas Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee member Mia Mansi has been absent for three consecutive meetings; Therefore, be it resolved that Mia Mansi be removed from the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee and the vacancy be filled.”

That the minutes from the Clarington Diversity Advisory Committee meeting dated June 12, 2025, be received for information, with the exception of Item 8, which shall be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington: Whereas hate has no home in Clarington; and Whereas acts of hate have a profound impact on those directly targeted, as well as the community as a whole; and Whereas municipalities such as Hamilton, Uxbridge, and Peterborough have either amended their sign by-laws or passed motions banning the display of hate symbols on municipal property; and Whereas all levels of government have a collective responsibility in keeping our communities safe and welcoming for all residents; and Whereas in previous sessions of Parliament, bills were introduced to amend the Criminal Code to ban hate symbols; and Whereas regular data reporting on hate crime incidents, charges and convictions will provide transparency, create awareness, and identify areas of focus. Therefore, be it resolved that Clarington: Ban symbols of hate on municipal property, either through policy or amendments to the Sign By-law; and Urge the Federal Government to amend the Criminal Code to ban public displays of hate symbols; and Request that DRPS make publicly available statistics on hate-related incidents through a hate crime dashboard and present an annual report on hate crimes , similar to those of the Toronto Police Service; and Endorse the development of the regional, community-based hate repor

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add an additional item to the Agenda regarding speed humps in Tyrone.

Whereas the issues of road and pedestrian safety have been an ongoing concern of the residents of the Municipality of Clarington and the Hamlet of Tyrone is no exception; And whereas the road through the Hamlet of Tyrone is classified as a local road or minor collector road; And whereas Public Works Staff through Traffic Engineering are addressing the speed and cut through concerns with the Traffic Calming Policy PUB-003-25; And whereas the measures to reduce excessive speeds and excessive cut-through traffic have not had the desired effect; Now therefore be it resolved: That seasonal speed humps be installed near house #2673 Liberty St N and #2799 Liberty St. N.; That Durham Regional Police Service, Community Response Team, and Traffic officer attend the Hamlet of Tyrone on a periodic basis; and That a copy of Council’s decision be forwarded to the Region of Durham and Durham Regional Police Service. Yes (6) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo No (1) Councillor Zwart

That the recommendations as outlined in Confidential Report PUB-007-25, be approved.

That the recommendations as outlined in Confidential Report PUB-008-25, be approved. Yes (6) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo No (1) Councillor Traill

That By-law 2025-034 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on June 23, 2025, be approved.

That the meeting adjourn at 7:56 p.m.

That the recommendations as outlined in Confidential Report PUB-008-25, be approved. Yes (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor Woo, and Councillor Zwart No (1): Councillor Traill