The Clarington Record

Regular Council Meeting

May 25, 2026

Who was there

Present (7): Granville Anderson, Sami Elhajjeh, A. Foster, Lloyd Rang, Corinna Traill, Willie Woo, 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 (22 motions)

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

That the minutes from the regular meeting of Council dated April 27, 2026, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
That the minutes from the special meeting of Council dated May 11, 2026, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Rang, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
That Report FSD-019-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the By-law attached to Report FSD-019-26, as Attachment 1, being a by-law to repeal By-law 2025-033, a by-law to require the payment of fees for services, be approved and effective July 1, 2026; That for the 2026 event season, the Municipality of Clarington provide sponsorship funding to cover the applicable municipal event resource fees for Business Improvement Area events, including mobile stage fees, picnic table delivery fees, and garbage bin delivery fees; That this sponsorship be limited to established BIA‑organized events occurring in 2026 only and not set a precedent for future years; That staff continue to apply the Rates and Fees By‑law to all other event organizers in accordance with established municipal policy; That staff report back through the forthcoming Special Event Strategic Plan on long‑term options for municipal support, funding models, and resource allocation for community‑led special events, including BIAs; That this resolution be communicated to all Clarington BIAs and relevant municipal departments; and That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-019-26, be advised of Council’s decision. Tied 8.4 Minutes from the Planning and Development Committee Meeting dated May 11, 2026 1. Post-Meeting Minutes - PDC_May11_2026 - English.pdf Resolution # C-131-26 Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh Seconded by Councillor Rang That the minutes from the Planning and Developmen
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
That the correspondence from Robert Brinkman regarding the delegation by Tracy Greig Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation, Sheila Penny and Robert Raynor, Two Steps Homes, Regarding Report FSD-020-26 - Building Faster Fund Update (Item 5.3), be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That Report FSD-020-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the projects identified in Report FSD-020-26 be approved pending Province of Ontario approval of the required 2026 investment plan; That Council approve support for the Micro Modular Transitional Housing Cabin Community project, to be approved pending Province of Ontario approval, by waiving fees for required Minor Site Plan Applications and related planning applications (up to a maximum of $5,000), and by providing up to $355,000 in infrastructure funding, for a maximum total municipal contribution of $360,000; and That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-020-26, be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
That the correspondence from Jim McEwen regarding the delegation by Tracy Greig Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation, Sheila Penny and Robert Raynor, Two Steps Homes, Regarding Report FSD-020-26 - Building Faster Fund Update (Item 5.3), be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the Delegation by Tracy Greig Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation, Sheila Penny and Robert Raynor, Two Steps Homes, regarding Report FSD-020-26 - Building Faster Fund Update, be received with thanks.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
That Report PDS-040-26 and any related communication items, be received for information only; That Staff receive and consider comments from the public, review agencies, and Council with respect to the privately initiated Regional Official Plan Amendment and Clarington Official Plan Amendment applications and continue processing the applications including the preparation of a subsequent recommendation report; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-040-26 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (5) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, and Councillor Elhajjeh No (2) Councillor Traill, and Councillor Woo
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing Item 9.1.1 of the Planning and Development Committee meeting of May 11, 2026, a matter that deals with the following: a matter that deals with litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and a matter that deals with advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That items 8.5 to 8.13 listed in Section 8, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda.
Moved by Councillor Rang, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
That items 8.15 to 8.19 listed in Section 8, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
That the minutes from the General Government Committee meeting dated May 4, 2026, be approved, and That item 8.3.1 as listed in Section 8, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
That the property known for municipal purposes as 1 Veterans Avenue, Bowmanville, not be designated as a property of historic or architectural value or interest at this time. 8.14.1 Correspondence from Natalie Brandon regarding By-law 2026-028 - Being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal purposes as 1 Veterans Avenue, Bowmanville , Municipality of Clarington 1. Heritage Designation 1 Veterans Ave_Redacted.pdf Item 8.14.1 was considered during Item 8.14 - By-law 2026-028 - Being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal purposes as 1 Veterans Avenue, Bowmanville , Municipality of Clarington. 9. Items for Separate Discussion 9.1 Report PDS-045-26 - Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Resolution # C-153-26 Moved by Councillor Anderson Seconded by Councillor Traill That Report PDS-045-26 and any related communication items, be received for information only; That Staff receive and consider comments from the public, review agencies, and Council with respect to the Zoning By-Law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by The Biglieri Group Ltd. on behalf of Lifelong Group of Companies Inc., and continue processing the applications, including the preparation of a subsequent recommendation report; That Staff be directed to work with the applicant to address the following matters: remediation of the brownfield site, review appropriate public access to natural areas in an urban setting, and address transportation an
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Rang
Carried
That Resolution C-156-25 –Speed Humps in Tyrone adopted at the June 23, 2025, Council meeting be amended in part.
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
Whereas during the summer of 2025, seasonal speed cushions were installed at the location identified in Resolution C-156-25; and Whereas concerns were identified by area residents that the placement of the seasonal speed cushions affected vehicular access to private driveways; Now therefore be it resolved that Council amend Resolution C-156-25 by removing: That seasonal speed humps be installed near house #2673 Liberty St N and #2799 Liberty St. N. And replacing it with: That seasonal speed cushions be installed at the easternmost limit of the property frontage of 2676 Concession Road 7.
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
That By-law 2026-060 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on May 25, 2026, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Rang
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 8:41 p.m
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That the minutes from the Planning and Development Committee Meeting dated May 11, 2026, be approved with the exception of items 5.3, 6.1, and 9.1.1.
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh, seconded by Councillor Rang
Carried
That Report PDS-040-26 and any related communication items, be received for information only; May 25, 2026 Council Minutes That Staff receive and consider comments from the public, review agencies, and Council with respect to the privately initiated Regional Official Plan Amendment and Clarington Official Plan Amendment applications and continue processing the applications including the preparation of a subsequent recommendation report; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-040-26 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, and Councillor Zwart No (2): Councillor Traill, and Councillor Woo
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
That Report PDS-045-26 and any related communication items, be received for information only; That Staff receive and consider comments from the public, review agencies, and Council with respect to the Zoning By-Law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by The Biglieri Group Ltd. on behalf of Lifelong Group of Companies Inc., and continue processing the applications, including the preparation of a subsequent recommendation report; That Staff be directed to work with the applicant to address the following matters: remediation of the brownfield site, review appropriate public access to natural areas in an urban setting, and address transportation and servicing issues; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-045-26 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
That Resolution C-156-25 –Speed Humps in Tyrone adopted at the June 23, 2025, Council meeting be amended in part. (Requires a 2/3 Majority Vote)
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
Whereas during the summer of 2025, seasonal speed cushions were installed at the location identified in Resolution C-156-25; and Whereas concerns were identified by area residents that the placement of the seasonal speed cushions affected vehicular access to private driveways; May 25, 2026 Council Minutes Now therefore be it resolved that Council amend Resolution C-156-25 by removing: 1. That seasonal speed humps be installed near house #2673 Liberty St N and #2799 Liberty St. N. And replacing it with: 1. That seasonal speed cushions be installed at the easternmost limit of the property frontage of 2676 Concession Road 7.
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried

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