The Clarington Record

Regular Council Meeting

September 19, 2022

Who was there

Present (4): Granville Anderson, A. Foster, Corinna Traill, Margaret Zwart

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)

26 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the minutes of a regular meeting dated June 20, 2022, be approved; That the minutes of a special meeting dated August 18, 2022, be approved; That the minutes of a special meeting dated September 9, 2022, be approved; and That the minutes of the special meeting dated September 12, 2022, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add Andrew McVey as a delegation to the Agenda regarding the Region of Durham's Pilot Project using recycled waste materials in a section of a Newtonville Road.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add Karrie Lynn Dymond as a delegation to the Agenda regarding the Region of Durham's Pilot Project using recycled waste materials in a section of a Newtonville Road.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add Christopher Parkinson as a delegation to the Agenda regarding the Region of Durham's Pilot Project using recycled waste materials in a section of a Newtonville Road.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That the Council recess for five minutes.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
Whereas the Region of Durham proposed, and is currently in Phase 2 of a Pilot project, to use recycled waste materials in a section of a Newtonville Road reconstruction as described in Durham Report #2019-COW-31 (Section 7), Durham Report #2020-INFO-117, and Durham Report #2022-W-12; And whereas the Municipality of Clarington unanimously passed Resolution GG-103-22 on February 28, 2022 that “the Municipal of Clarington is vehemently opposed to the Region of Durham’s proposal to run a pilot project using incinerator ash and/or plastics and/or other waste materials anywhere in Clarington”; And whereas residents have raised concerns to both Durham and Clarington Councils about the health and environmental impacts of using waste materials in the road construction; And whereas Regional staff wrote in Report #2020-INFO-117 that “the use and quantity of these recycled materials in this road reconstruction project will depend on the approval of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP)”, but then, in Section 4.3 of Durham Report #2022-W-12, stated “It should be noted that the use and quantity of the proposed recycled materials in this pilot project were reviewed by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP); however, we were advised there is no formal ministry approval process for the proposal. Ministry staff advised that the Region must be satisfied that the proposed materials meet relevant engineering standards for road construction and that
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That the foregoing Resolution #C-181-22 be amended by adding the following as f): "f) That no further work continue until a full report has been provided."
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the foregoing Resolution #C-181-22 be amended by adding the following as g): "g) That, if materials described above are found to be part of the road, the road construction section and materials be removed immediately."
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the Agenda be altered to consider Item 6.1 of the Joint General Government and Planning and Development Committees Minutes of September 12, 2022, Report PDS-035-22, at this time.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That Report PDS-035-22 and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the By-law attached to Report PDS-035-22, as Attachment 1, be approved; That once all conditions contained in PDS-035-22 with respect to Removal of the (H) Holding Symbol are satisfied and Site Plan Approval has been granted, the By-law authorizing the Removal of the (H) Holding Symbol be approved; That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department be forwarded a copy of Report PDS-035-22 and Council’s decision; That a representative of Clarington's Municipal Law Enforcement Division attend the first 3 functions where amplified music will be played at the venue to ensure compliance with the conditions of operation; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-035-22 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
That Advisory Committee Report Items 10.1.1 to 10.1.8, be approved with the exception of items 10.1.1 and 10.1.8.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the minutes of the Audit and Accountability Committee meeting of August 9, 2022 be approved on consent.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the minutes of the Joint General Government and Planning and Development Committee meeting of September 12, 2022 be approved on consent, with the exception of item 8.3.1, 8.5.2 and 6.1, which was considered earlier in the meeting during the delegations. Item 8.3.1 CSD-014-22 Community Services User Rates and Fees 2023 Resolution # C-191-22 Moved by Councillor Hooper Seconded by Councillor Zwart That Report CSD-014-22 and any related communication items, be received; That Council approve the proposed User Rates and Fees for Community Services Programs and Services for 2023 as outlined in Attachment 1; and That approved rates are effective January 1 to December 31, 2023, except for ice, floor, and indoor field, which will be effective May 1 to December 31, 2023. Yes (4) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, and Councillor Zwart No (3) Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, and Councillor Traill
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That Report FSD-034-22 and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Staff be provided guidance to bring forward a budget with a tax increase of a maximum 2.5 percent; That external agencies be advised of the same; That the 2023 budget schedule, as outlined within Report FSD-034-22, be approved; and That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-034-22 and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 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 Jones
Carried
That the recommendations contained in the Special Planning and Development Committee Minutes of September 12, 2022 be approved on consent with the exception of item 4.4.1.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That Report PDS-040-22, be received for information only; That Staff receive and consider comments from the public and Council with respect to the above referenced applications; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-040-22 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That Memo-043-22 - By-laws to Remove (H) Holding Symbol Headgate Group Inc. and Fostercreek Northwest, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That Memo-036-22 - By-law to Remove (H) Holding Symbol Applicant: Headgate Group Inc., be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2022-033 and 2022-046 to 2022-050; and That the said by-laws be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2022-051, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on the 19th day of September, 2022; and That the said by-law be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 9:03 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
That the minutes of the Newcastle Arena Board dated June 14 and August 16, 2022, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That the minutes of a Special Meeting of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated August 16, 2022, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
That the minutes of the Joint General Government and Planning and Development Committee meeting of September 12, 2022 be approved on consent, with the exception of item 8.3.1, 8.5.2 and 6.1, which was considered earlier in the meeting during the delegations.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That Report CSD-014-22 and any related communication items, be received; That Council approve the proposed User Rates and Fees for Community Services Programs and Services for 2023 as outlined in Attachment 1; and That approved rates are effective January 1 to December 31, 2023, except for ice, floor, and indoor field, which will be effective May 1 to December 31, 2023. 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
In favour (4): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Zwart · Opposed (3): Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill
That Report PDS-040-22, be received for information only; That Staff receive and consider comments from the public and Council with respect to the above referenced applications; and September 19, 2022 Council Minutes That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-040-22 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill · Opposed (1): Councillor Zwart

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