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 (45 motions)
34 carried, 11 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, 2020, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
That the Agenda be altered to considered matter of Report PSD-041-19 Community Vision for Jury Lands, Urban Design Master Plan + Design Guidelines for Former Ontario Boys Training School and WWII Prison of War Camp 30 – Amendment No 121 to the Clarington Official Plan, at this time; and That the matter of Report PSD-041-19, be lifted from the table.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That Report PSD-041-19 Community Vision for Jury Lands, Urban Design Master Plan + Design Guidelines for Former Ontario Boys Training School and WWII Prison of War Camp 30 – Amendment No 121 to the Clarington Official Plan, be
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Referred
That the Agenda be altered to consider Confidential Report LGL-005-20 - Camp 30 Option Agreement, at this time; and That Confidential Report LGL-005-20 be
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Referred
That the Council recess for 5 minutes.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That Correspondence Items 9.1 to 9.3 be received for information with the exception of Items 9.1 and 9.2.
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That Correspondence Item 9.1 be
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Referred
That Correspondence Item 9.2, be
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Referred
That Correspondence Item 10.1 to 10.9 and 10.11 be approved, on consent with the exception of Item 10.8 as follows:
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
That request form John Currey, Earth Boring Co. for an exemption to the Municipality's Noise By-law 2007-071 for Road Tunnelling at Rudell Rd and Sunset Blvd in Newcastle, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the foregoing Resolution #C-268-20 be amended by adding the following at the end: "That the authority be delegated to the Director of Engineering to revoke the exemption to the By-law if necessary."
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That Correspondence Item 10.10, Memo from Andy Allison, CAO, regarding Application Intake Window for Infrastructure Canada’s Disaster Mitigation and Adaptation Fund (DMAF), be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That correspondence items 10.12 and 10.13, being requests from Enniskillen General Store and Hampton General Store for Municipal approval to sell alcohol on the following holidays be approved; and Canada Day Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Civic Holiday Monday, August 3, 2020 Labour Day Monday, September 7, 2020 Thanksgiving Monday, October 12, 2020 Boxing Day Saturday, December 26, 2020 That approval be granted for any other existing licenced LCBO Convenience Outlet located in Clarington, should the Operator be interested in selling on the respective holidays.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That Advisory Committee Report Item 11.1.1 to 11.1.7, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That the Council recess for 10 minutes.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That the recommendations contained in the General Government Committee Report of June, 1, 2020 be approved on consent, with the exception of items 6 and 13, 2,1e, 1g, 3, 27 and 29.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the Sponsorship Application, from Autism Home Base Durham, for the Fall Family Symposium 2020, be approved in the amount of $1,000.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the Sponsorship Application #S20-06, from Bowmanville Memorial Hospital Foundation, be approved in the amount of $2,000.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the Correspondence Item 9.5 Memo from Steve Brake, Acting Director of Operations and George Acorn, Director of Community Services, Regarding Report CSD-008-19 Single Use Plastics in Municipal Buildings, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That Report CAO-013-20, Service Delivery Review Update - Tourism, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the following resolution from Jeff Bunn, Manager, Council & Committee Services/Deputy Clerk, City of Kitchener, regarding Universal Basic Income, be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington: Whereas the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020 declared COVID-19 a pandemic, pointing to the growing number of cases of the coronavirus illness around the world and the sustained risk of further global spread; And whereas in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Province of Ontario and the City of Kitchener have declared a state of emergency under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act; And whereas the City of Kitchener has approved the Early Economic Support Plan, which provides financial and economic support measures to help reduce the financial strain on citizens and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic; And whereas Statistics Canada has reported that the unemployment rate has risen to 7.8 per cent, with 1,011,000 jobs
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Lost
That Report EGD-010-20 be received; That the Outdoor Recreation Needs Assessment be approved as a guide for the future provision of outdoor recreation facilities; That Staff be directed to report back before summer break on capital improvements to Stuart Park Tennis Courts, and other tennis courts in Clarington and other infrastructure projects which may be included within related budgetary allowances, to enhance user experience and that report include cost estimates on having lights installed at three tennis courts in Courtice, Bowmanville and Orono funded through the parkland dedication fund; and That all interested parties listed in Report EGD-010-20 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That Report FND-016-20 be received; and That a copy of this report be posted on the Municipality’s website.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
That the recommendations contained in the Planning and Development Committee Report of June 8-9, 2020, be approved on consent, with the exception of items 2, 6, 1a and 7.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting to 11:30 PM.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That the following resolution from Rob Burton, Mayor, Town of Oakville, regarding Patio Expansion for Restaurants, be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington: Whereas the economy of Oakville has been drastically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with provincially mandated business restrictions and closures, resulting in limited operations, employee lay offs, and financial hardships; And whereas commercial areas in Oakville form a key component necessary to ensure that Oakville is a complete, livable community; And whereas in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mayor formed an Economic Task Force, comprising representatives from the Oakville Chamber of Commerce, BIAs, Visit Oakville, and Economic Development, to provide immediate short-term relief measures to the business community, as well as explore options to support Oakville’s long-term economic recovery; And whereas the Province has entered into Phase One of reopening under the COVID-19 state of emergency and communities are preparing for the restoration of services; And whereas public health officials advise that two metre distancing is a critical tool to slow the spread of COVID-19; And whereas the reopening of commercial businesses will require interim adjustments to methods of service delivery to maintain physical distancing requirements related to COVID-19 and meet the needs of the community; And whereas the Economic Task Force has collaborated to develop the Commercial Recovery Initiative to support the town-w
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the foregoing Resolution #C-287-20 be amended by replacing the words "September 14, 2020" with "June 29, 2020". Yes (7) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart
That Correspondence Item 10.7 from Faye Langmaid, Acting Director of Planning regarding Temporary Patios in response to COVID-19 Re-Openings, be
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Referred
That Report PSD-019-20 be received; That the application to amend the Zoning By-law submitted by Kaleido Corporation be approved and the Zoning By-law Amendment, contained in Attachment 1 to Report PSD-019-20, be passed; That, once requirements for removal of the (H) Holding Symbol, as outlined in the policies of the Clarington Official Plan are satisfied, a By-law authorizing the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol be forwarded to Council for approval; That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-019-20 and Council’s decision; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-019-20 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Neal
Withdrawn
That Report PSD-019-20, Applications by Kaleido Corporation (formerly Landmark-Newcastle Limited) to Amend Zoning By-law 84-63 to Permit a 15 Unit Townhouse Development at the South-East Corner of Mill Street and Robert Street in Newcastle, be
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Referred
That Report PSD-020-20, Electric Vehicle Funding Opportunity, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That Item 7 of the General Government Committee Report, regarding the Reopening of Hair Salons, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting to 11:45PM
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
That Report FND-018-20 be
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Referred
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 advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose and a proposed or pending acquisition of disposition of land by the municipality or local board.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That Correspondence Item 9.2 - Confidential Memo from Robert Maciver, Municipal Solicitor, regarding Potential Acquisition of Land, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2020-040; 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 2020-041, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on the 15th day of June, 2020; and That the said by-law be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 11:52 PM.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
That Correspondence Item 10.1 to 10.9 and 10.11 be approved, on consent with the exception of Item 10.8 as follows: That Correspondence Item 10.1, Memo from Trevor Pinn, Director of Finance/Treasurer regarding Proposed Amendments to Property Tax Relief Program, be
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Neal
Referred
That Report EGD-010-20 be received; That the Outdoor Recreation Needs Assessment be approved as a guide for the future provision of outdoor recreation facilities; June 15, 2020 Council Minutes That Staff be directed to report back before summer break on capital improvements to Stuart Park Tennis Courts, and other tennis courts in Clarington and other infrastructure projects which may be included within related budgetary allowances, to enhance user experience and that report include cost estimates on having lights installed at three tennis courts in Courtice, Bowmanville and Orono funded through the parkland dedication fund; and That all interested parties listed in Report EGD-010-20 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
Whereas all levels of government have taken unprecedented steps to ensure the health and well-being of Canadians during the COVID-19 public health emergency, which has resulted in a significant economic slowdown; And whereas climate change and environmental degradation will continue to be ongoing threats to the health and well-being of Canadians during, and after, the COVID-19 public health emergency; And whereas governments will play an important role in restarting the economy following the COVID-19 public health emergency to ensure the prosperity and well-being of our communities; And whereas the restart of the economy provides a unique leadership opportunity for governments to expedite the transition to environmentally sustainable economic activities that are prosperous and healthy for people and the natural environment; June 15, 2020 Council Minutes And whereas investing in a clean economy has many benefits that contribute to the health and well-being of people including: increased air and water quality; technological innovation; energy-supply security through increased energy diversity, reduced fuel costs, new employment opportunities, and healthier natural areas; And whereas the Municipality of Clarington has helped to create and endorse the Durham Community Energy Plan, which outlines a strategy to respond to climate change while providing over 7,000 new jobs each year, reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 70%, reducing overall household energy expenses, and retu
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That the following resolution from Rob Burton, Mayor, Town of Oakville, regarding Patio Expansion for Restaurants, be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington: June 15, 2020 Council Minutes Whereas the economy of Oakville has been drastically impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with provincially mandated business restrictions and closures, resulting in limited operations, employee lay offs, and financial hardships; And whereas commercial areas in Oakville form a key component necessary to ensure that Oakville is a complete, livable community; And whereas in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mayor formed an Economic Task Force, comprising representatives from the Oakville Chamber of Commerce, BIAs, Visit Oakville, and Economic Development, to provide immediate short-term relief measures to the business community, as well as explore options to support Oakville’s long-term economic recovery; And whereas the Province has entered into Phase One of reopening under the COVID-19 state of emergency and communities are preparing for the restoration of services; And whereas public health officials advise that two metre distancing is a critical tool to slow the spread of COVID-19; And whereas the reopening of commercial businesses will require interim adjustments to methods of service delivery to maintain physical distancing requirements related to COVID-19 and meet the needs of the community. And whereas the Economic Task Force has collaborated to develop the Commercial Recovery In
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That Report PSD-019-20 be received; That the application to amend the Zoning By-law submitted by Kaleido Corporation be approved and the Zoning By-law Amendment, contained in Attachment 1 to Report PSD-019-20, be passed; June 15, 2020 Council Minutes That, once requirements for removal of the (H) Holding Symbol, as outlined in the policies of the Clarington Official Plan are satisfied, a By-law authorizing the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol be forwarded to Council for approval; That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PSD-019-20 and Council’s decision; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-019-20 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Neal
Withdrawn
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2020-040; and That the said by-law be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Anderson