Regular Council Meeting

Whereas Penny, a 4 ½ year old Doberman Pinscher, was awarded Best in Show at the 150 th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 3, 2026; And whereas Penny’s win marks a historic achievement as the first Doberman Pinscher to earn this title since 1989; And whereas Penny is owned by Francis Sparagna, Diana Sparagna, Theresa Connors-Chan, and Gregory Chan; And whereas Penny was bred and raised in Newtonville, Ontario, by Theresa Connors-Chan and Gregory Chan; And whereas members of Clarington’s Agricultural Advisory Committee have indicated support for recognition of Penny; Now therefore be it resolved: That Staff be directed to attach a sign to each of the four gateway signs for Newtonville honouring Penny, the Doberman Pinscher, as the 2026 Best In Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show; and That funding for the signs, in the approximate amount of $500 each ($2,000 total), be approved to be spent from the operational account. That Theresa Connors-Chan and Gregory Chan, the breeders and owners of Penny, and any other interested parties, be notified of Council’s decision. Yes (6) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo Absent (1) Councillor Traill

That all items listed in Section 8, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda.

That Report PDS-002-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Clarington Official Plan Amendment 131 and Durham Region Official Plan Amendment 2, attached to Report PDS-002-26, for the Courtice Waterfront Secondary Plan be approved; That Clarington Official Plan Amendment 146, attached to Report PDS-002-26, for the Clarington Energy Business Park Secondary Plan be approved; That the Courtice Waterfront Secondary Plan be implemented through the annual capital budgeting process; 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 Deputy CAO, Planning and Infrastructure Services be authorized to finalize the Transportation Impact Study in support of the Secondary Plan; That Council request Durham Region Transit to provide transit service to connect the Energy Business Park, future residential development and the Courtice Waterfront Park to the future Courtice GO Station; That Council direct staff to undertake a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment to determine transportation improvements that may be required to facilitate access to the Courtice Waterfront Park and to unlock housing, subject to the Minister approving use of funding for this project through Clarington’s 2024 Build Faster Fund allocation up to $500,000; That the Deputy CAO, Planning and Infrastructure Services be authorized to execute any agreements to i

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add an additional item regarding School Board Trustees, to the Agenda.

Whereas locally elected trustees provide essential community representation; And whereas all communities rely on trustees to reflect local priorities, ensure accountability, and advocate for students; And whereas proposed changes may reduce or eliminate locally elected trustees; Now therefore be it resolved: That Clarington Council affirms support for maintaining elected trustees; and That the Premier and Minister of Education be encouraged to pause on this issue and asks the government to commit to a full-scale, transparent, and province-wide consultation on school board governance models. That the Ontario Public School Boards' Association (OPSBA), Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA), Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), and local MPP(s) be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (6) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo Absent (1) Councillor Traill

That By-law 2026-012 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on February 23, 2026, be approved.

That the meeting adjourn at 7:42 p.m

Whereas Penny, a 4 ½ year old Doberman Pinscher, was awarded Best in Show at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 3, 2026; And whereas Penny’s win marks a historic achievement as the first Doberman Pinscher to earn this title since 1989; And whereas Penny is owned by Francis Sparagna, Diana Sparagna, Theresa Connors-Chan, and Gregory Chan; And whereas Penny was bred and raised in Newtonville, Ontario, by Theresa Connors-Chan and Gregory Chan; And whereas members of Clarington’s Agricultural Advisory Committee have indicated support for recognition of Penny; Now therefore be it resolved: 1. That Staff be directed to attach a sign to each of the four gateway signs for Newtonville honouring Penny, the Doberman Pinscher, as the 2026 Best In Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show; and 2. That funding for the signs, in the approximate amount of $500 each ($2,000 total), be approved to be spent from the operational account. February 23, 2026 Council Minutes 3. That Theresa Connors-Chan and Gregory Chan, the breeders and owners of Penny, and any other interested parties, be notified of Council’s decision. Yes (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor Woo, and Councillor Zwart Absent (1): Councillor Traill

That Report PDS-002-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Clarington Official Plan Amendment 131 and Durham Region Official Plan Amendment 2, attached to Report PDS-002-26, for the Courtice Waterfront Secondary Plan be approved; February 23, 2026 Council Minutes That Clarington Official Plan Amendment 146, attached to Report PDS-002-26, for the Clarington Energy Business Park Secondary Plan be approved; That the Courtice Waterfront Secondary Plan be implemented through the annual capital budgeting process; 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 Deputy CAO, Planning and Infrastructure Services be authorized to finalize the Transportation Impact Study in support of the Secondary Plan; That Council request Durham Region Transit to provide transit service to connect the Energy Business Park, future residential development and the Courtice Waterfront Park to the future Courtice GO Station; That Council direct staff to undertake a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment to determine transportation improvements that may be required to facilitate access to the Courtice Waterfront Park and to unlock housing, subject to the Minister approving use of funding for this project through Clarington’s 2024 Build Faster Fund allocation up to $500,000; That the Deputy CAO, Planning and Infrastructure Services be authori