Regular Council Meeting

That the Council recess for 10 minutes to address technical issues.

That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Council held on January 18, 2021, be approved.

That the Agenda be altered to consider Item 1d of the General Government Committee Report, at this time.

That, in keeping with the measures outlined in Resolution #GG-346-20, Staff be directed to investigate the potential for a By-law to permit the keeping of backyard hens within the urban areas of Clarington, for the purpose of egg laying. Yes (2) Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart No (5) Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, and Mayor Foster

That the Memo from Rob Maciver, Director of Legislative Services/Municipal Solicitor, regarding Back Yard Hens (Item 1d of the General Government Committee Report), be received for information.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Faye Langmaid, Acting Director of Planning Services to speak to the matter and answer questions with respect to Special Study Area 2.

That the Council recess for 10 minutes.

That Communication Items 10.1 to 10.10 be approved on consent as follows:

That the Agenda be altered to consider Item 5 of the Planning and Development Committee Report, at this time.

That Report PSD-050-20 be received; That Report PDS-012-21 (Addendum to Report PSD-050-20) be received; That the application for a Draft Plan of Subdivision and the application (ZBA 2019-0003) to amend Zoning By-law 84-63 submitted by Lynstrath Developments Inc. (Esquire Homes) to permit 25 townhouse dwellings, be denied; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-012-21 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (7) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart

That the foregoing Resolution #C-043-21 be amended by adding the following after the word “denied”: "for the following reasons: That it is an unsafe intersection and should not proceed in advance of the extension of Adelaide Road, by the Region of Durham; and That the townhouse development is not the same character as the Lawson Road neighbourhood;" Yes (7) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart

That Advisory Committee Reports Item 11.1.1 and 11.1.2, be approved.

That the recommendations contained in the General Government Committee Report of January 25, 2021 be approved on consent, with the exception of items 1f, 2 and 1d (which was considered earlier in the meeting).

That Report LGS-006-21, Voters' List for Municipal Elections be received; and That voters be required to provide identification by scan or personal delivery.

That the Report LGS-006-11, be

That Report LGS-006-21, Voters' List for Municipal Elections, be received for information. Yes (6) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart No (1) Councillor Neal

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extended until 12:00 a.m.

That the delegation of Sheila Hall, Executive Director and Gord Wallace, Director on Clarington Board of Trade (CBOT) regarding Questions from Members of Council on the Q4 CBOT Update, be received with thanks; and That a letter be forwarded to CBOT to ask for their position on the conversion of employment lands.

That the Agenda be altered to consider the Planning and Development Committee Report of February 1, 2021, at this time.

That the recommendations contained in the Planning and Development Committee Report of February 1, 2021 be approved on consent, with the exception of items 2, 3, 4 and 5 (which was considered earlier in the meeting).

That the Delegation of Eric Bowman, Chair, Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington, regarding the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington 2020 Accomplishments, be received with thanks.

That Report PDS-009-21 be received; That Council support the Employment Lands Conversion Requests as outlined in Report PDS-009-21; That Council reaffirm the request for the Urban Boundary Expansion in Courtice (eastward to Hwy 418); That the Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department be forwarded a copy of Report PDS-009-21 and Council’s decision; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-009-21 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-009-21 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (7) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart

That the foregoing Resolution #C-055-21 be amended by adding the following at the end of the second paragraph: "with the exception of the lands south of the train tracks." Yes (3) Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, and Councillor Traill No (4) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, and Councillor Zwart

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 litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board.

That Staff issue the necessary notices for a public meeting under the Planning Act to be held on April 26, 2021, for the consideration of the deletion of Special Study Area 2 from the Clarington Official Plan. Yes (7) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting until 12:05 a.m.

That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2021-017 to 2021-025; with the exception of By-law 2021-025; and That the said by-laws be approved.

That the Special General Government Committee Report of February 1-2, 2021 be

That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2021-025, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on February 8-9, 2021; and That the said by-law be approved.

That the meeting adjourn at 12:04 a.m.

That, in keeping with the measures outlined in Resolution #GG-346-20, Staff be directed to investigate the potential for a By-law to permit the keeping of backyard hens within the urban areas of Clarington, for the purpose of egg laying. Yes (2): Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart No (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, and Councillor Neal

That Communication Items 10.1 to 10.10 be approved on consent as follows: That Communication Item 10.1 from Martha Vandepol regarding the Public Meeting Notice for Special Study Area 2 of the Clarington Official Plan be

That Report PDS-009-21 be received; That Council support the Employment Lands Conversion Requests as outlined in Report PDS-009-21; That Council reaffirm the request for the Urban Boundary Expansion in Courtice (eastward to Hwy 418); February 8 to 9, 2021 Council Meeting That the Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department be forwarded a copy of Report PDS-009-21 and Council’s decision; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-009-21 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (7): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart