Regular Council Meeting

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add Gord Robinson as a delegation to the agenda regarding Item 5.1, Report PDS-062-21, Zone Clarington - Second Draft (Rural) Zoning By-law, following Item 7.4 (Delegation of Bev Oda).

That the minutes of a regular meeting dated November 22, 2021, be approved.

That the presentation of Greg Gordon, Chair, Energy from Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC), regarding the EFW-WMAC Annual Update, be received with thanks.

That the Agenda be altered to consider Agenda Item 9.2.3, at this time.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow a motion in respect of a matter which requires the exercise of a legislative power by Council which is not within its jurisdiction (as per subsection 10.12.7 of the Procedural By-law).

That the recommendations contained in the Special Planning and Development Committee Minutes of November 30, 2021, be approved with Item 5.1 being changed to the following: Whereas rural property owners and farmers in Clarington and across the Province are affected by the natural heritage system mapping; And Whereas the mapping of natural heritage systems conflicts between the Greenbelt Natural Heritage System, Conservation Authority mapping, official plan mapping, and zoning bylaw mapping; And Whereas the over-reach of natural heritage system mapping often results in environmental protection designations which are not justified, and are not protecting natural heritage features, and which negatively affects thousands of rural property owners and farmers; And Whereas municipalities which are engaged in official plan updates and zoning bylaw updates have no clear direction on natural heritage systems mapping from the Province; And Whereas a thorough investigation into the designated natural heritage systems by the provincial ministries are desperately needed immediately to ensure appropriate mapping is done and the designations are indeed accurate; Now therefore be it resolved that: 1.The Provincial Government be requested to issue a cease and desist order on all updates to Natural Heritage System designations in official plans and zoning bylaws, thereby pausing the updates until a review of same by the province can be completed. 2.Clarington not proceed further with any revisi

That the Agenda be altered to consider Item 9.1 of the Planning and Development Committee minutes of December 6, 2021, at this time.

That Report PDS-064-21, and any related correspondence, be received; and That the application to amend the Zoning By-law by LARKIN+ Land Use Planners Inc. be approved and that the Zoning By-law contained in Attachment 1 be passed; That, once all requirements as identified in the Staff report are satisfied, the By-law authorizing the Removal of the (H) Holding Symbol be approved; That the Durham Regional Planning and Economic Development Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PDS-064-21 and Council’s decision; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-064-21 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (4) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Jones, and Councillor Zwart No (2) Councillor Hooper, and Councillor Neal Absent (1) Councillor Traill

That the Council recess for 10 minutes.

That Advisory Committee Report Items 9.1.1 to 9.1.4, be approved with the exception of Item 9.1.4.

That the minutes of the Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee dated October 21, 2021 be approved.

That the Council recess for five minutes.

That the recommendations contained in the General Government Committee Minutes of November 29, 2021 be approved on consent, with the exception of items 6.2, 8.1.1, 8.1.7 and 8.2.1.

That Report PWD-030-21 and any related communication items, be received; That Council provide Staff with approval to carry out the tree preservation plans provided in the review completed by Del Cressman for the red oak tree at 21 Beech Avenue; That the recommended tree preservation plan be funded from the Self-Insured Losses Reserve at an estimated year-one cost of $12,000; That the matter of designating the tree under the Ontario Heritage Act, be

That Report PWD-031-21 and any related communication items, be received; That Council accept the playground inventory and approve the upgrades and replacements to be implemented over the next five years as listed in Table 1; and That all interested parties listed in Report PWD-031-21 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

Whereas the Municipality of Clarington has recently acquired the lands of the former Bowmanville Zoo for future parkland and recreational development purposes; And whereas the proposed adjacent Timber Trails residential development site will introduce new recreational amenities to the area that include a full-sized soccer field, basketball court, lookout area, walking trails, gazebo and a large playground feature; And whereas in June of 2020, Council approved the Clarington Outdoor Recreation Needs Assessment (ORNA) for the Municipality that recommends an implementation plan to construct new facilities or upgrade existing amenities to accommodate outdoor recreational demands that are anticipated due to forecasted population growth over the next 15 years; Now therefore be it resolved: That Council direct Staff of the Public Works Department to undertake the preparation of a comprehensive Parks Master Plan for the Bowmanville Zoo lands that will include design concepts and cost estimates for any new recommended recreational facilities or amenities, including investigation into a possible skating trail as previously requested by Council; That the Staff of the Public Works Department who will be preparing the Master Plan, in consultation with various stakeholders, be required to submit a report to Council on the matter prior to the end of October, 2022; and That all interested parties be notified of Council’s decision.

That Report CSD-008-21 and any related communication items, be received; That the Recreation and Leisure Guide no longer be produced; That the necessary changes be made to the 2022 operating budget; and That Council direct Staff to continue to develop targeted and sessionally updated Marketing Campaigns to promote registration in municipal programs and activities. Yes (5) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, and Councillor Zwart No (1) Councillor Neal Absent (1) Councillor Traill

That the recommendations contained in the Audit and Accountability minutes of November 30, 2021, be approved on consent, with the exception of item 7.3.

That Report IAS-005-21, 2022 Audit work plan be received; and That there be an audit as to whether the proper procedures were followed in authorizing overtime included in the 2022 Audit Plan.

That the recommendations contained in the Planning and Development Committee Minutes of December 6, 2021 be approved on consent, with the exception of items 5.1.1, 13.2, 11.1 and 9.1 (which was considered earlier in the meeting).

That Report PDS-063-21 and any related correspondence be received; That Planning and Development Services staff be authorized to commence the preparation of the Farewell Heights Secondary Plan; That Staff be authorized to finalize the draft Terms of Reference and issue a Request for Proposal to retain the necessary consultants through the current roster of Consulting Firms established for Secondary Plans; That the Director of Planning and Development Services be authorized to execute the necessary cost recovery agreements with the Farewell Heights Landowners Group for the preparation of the Farewell Heights Secondary Plan; That the cost recovery agreements with the Farewell Heights Landowners Group require payment of 100% of the costs of the preparation of the Secondary Plan, including consultants and municipal resources such as review time from various departments, project management and administration costs; and That all interested parties for Report PDS-063-21 and any delegations be notified of Council’s decision regarding this report to initiate the Farewell Heights Secondary Plan.

That Report PDS-044-21 and any related communication items, be received; That the Official Plan Amendment No. 121 (Attachment 1) be

That Item 13.2, Confidential Report LGS-032-21 - Camp 30 Option Agreement, be

That the correspondence from Elaine Baxter-Trahair, Chief Administrative Officer, Region of Durham regarding Termination of Mediation regarding the proposed siting of a Mixed Waste Pre-Sort and Anaerobic Digestion Facility (AD Facility) in Clarington be r eferred to the Consideration of Confidential Agenda Item 14.2.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting until 11:30 pm.

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing four matters that deals with the following: a matter that deals with personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees; a matter that deals with labour or employee negotiations a matter that deals with litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality of local board; advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2021-081, 2021-082, 2021-086, 2021-095 and 2021-096; and That the said by-laws be approved.

That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2021-097, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on the 13th day of December, 2021; and That the said by-law be approved.

That the meeting adjourn at 11:54 pm.

That the correspondence from Elaine Baxter-Trahair, Chief Administrative Officer, Region of Durham regarding Termination of Mediation regarding the proposed siting of a Mixed Waste Pre-Sort and Anaerobic Digestion Facility (AD Facility) in Clarington be