Regular Council Meeting

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended withdraw Report PSD-036-19, Application by National Homes (Prestonvale) Inc. to permit a 112 Unit Townhouse Development at the Northeast Corner of Prestonvale Road and Bloor Street, Courtice, from the Planning and Development Committee and add it to the Agenda. Yes (4): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, and Councillor Zwart No (3): Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, and Councillor Traill

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add Steve Shine as a delegation regarding Items 17 and 18 of the Joint Committees Report to Council.

That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Council held on July 2, 2019, be approved.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the delegation of Ruben Plaza and Denis Corr, for an additional two minutes.

That Advisory Committee Reports Items 10.1.1 to 10.1.5, be approved on consent, with the exception of Items 10.1.2 and 10.1.5.

That the minutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee dated July 11 and August 22, 2019, be approved.

Whereas the Tourism Advisory Committee has been tasked with the development of a Tourism-specific Strategic Plan, as outlined in the Committee’s Terms of Reference; And whereas, the Tourism Advisory Committee has developed the following three key strategic initiatives: A. In partnership with the Municipality, develop a comprehensive tourism branding strategy, which is consistent with Clarington’s overall brand. B. Create a marketing and educational plan for tourism. C. To quantify the economic impact of tourism, pursue different channels to measure its success. And whereas, these initiatives have corresponding actions and make up a proposed Tourism Strategy; Now, therefore be it resolved that: 1. The recommended Tourism Strategy and initiatives and the minutes of the June 27, 2019 Tourism Committee, be approved; and; 2. That Staff be directed to work through the Tourism Strategy and initiatives and report annually on progress and accomplishments.

That the recommendations contained in the Joint General Government and the Planning and Development Committee Report of September 9, 2019 be approved on consent, with the exception of items 17, 18, 7, 19, 20, 13, and 9.

That staff be directed to delete the Environmental Review Area (90 metres) and Minimum Vegetation Protections Zone (30 metres) from the draft zoning by-law amendment. Yes (7): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart

Whereas a draft zoning by-law for the rural portions of the Municipality of Clarington was released in November 2018 for comment; and Whereas there has been much concern with respect to the zoning of Environmental Protection (EP) Areas in the draft zoning by-law; and Whereas the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS) has been issued for review and comment; and Whereas the proposed East Gwillimbury Zoning By-law has been appealed to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT); and Whereas Bill 108 proposes to amend the Conservation Authorities Act and regulations, and the Conservation Authorities (CAs) have been advised to restrict their services to core functions. Whereas MPP Piccini, at a recent public meeting regarding Zone Clarington, advised members of the public and municipal Councillors present, that as a Council Minutes – September 16, 2019 Provincial Policy Statement is being reviewed by the Minister of Municipal Affairs, and movement to move forward on EP zoning would be irresponsible; Now therefore be it resolved that: 1. Planning Services Staff be instructed to pause their work on the rural portion of Zone Clarington for a period of three months, until (a) a decision has been rendered for the East Gwillimbury LPAT case; (b) there is greater clarity on the PPS revisions; and (c) it is confirmed that the CAs will have capacity to assist with review of natural heritage features; 2. Staff report back within 3 months on any changes that have taken place with respect to paragra

That the Council recess for five minutes.

That Report PSD-033-19 be received; That staff be authorized to include the Courtice Waterfront as part of the Clarington Energy Business Park Secondary Plan Update; Council Minutes – September 16, 2019 That staff be authorized to engage Urban Strategies Inc. for the additional work provided that all costs are funded by the Courtice Waterfront landowners; That the Acting Director of Planning Services be authorized to execute the necessary cost-recovery agreements; That the cost recovery agreements with the landowners 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 PSD-033-19, any delegations and the Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department be notified of Council’s Decision.

That the foregoing Resolution #C-307-19 be amended by adding the following to the end: That the Terms of Reference of the Clarington Energy Business Park Secondary Study, not include residential uses. Yes (3): Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, and Councillor Traill No (4): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, and Councillor Zwart

That Item 19 regarding St. Marys Cement ambient air monitoring, be

That the recommendations, contained in Confidential Report PSD-037-19, be approved. Yes (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart No (2): Councillor Jones, and Councillor Neal

That Report FND-023-19 be received; That Staff prepare a draft budget with a target Municipal increase of 2%; That Staff include within the draft budget requests for funding from external agencies up to a maximum limit of 2%; That the 2020 Budget Schedule as outlined within the report be approved and that the Clerk establish the meeting dates; That the Budget Policy (G14) be amended to include that the budget ratification shall be targeted for the second Council meeting of any given year; and That all interested parties listed in Report FND-023-19, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (6): Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart No (1): Mayor Foster

That Report PSD-038-19 be received; That the Interim Control By-law Amendment attached to Report PSD-038-19, as Attachment 1, be approved; That notice of the passing of the Interim Control By-law Amendment be given in accordance with Subsection 38(3) of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, C.P. 13, as amended; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-038-19 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That Confidential Report LGL-011-19 be received for information.

That 816 Regional Road 17, Newcastle be added to the Municipal Register.

That the foregoing Resolution #C-315-19 be

That that Memo from Carlo Pellarin, Manager of Development Review, regarding the Environmental Protection of Trees on Tooley Road, be received for information.

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 a proposed or pending acquisition of land by the municipality of local board.

That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2019-051 to 2019-054; and That the said by-laws be approved.

That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2019-055, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of September, 2019; and That the said by-law be approved.

That the meeting adjourn at 10:03 PM.