Regular Council Meeting

That the minutes of a regular meeting dated January 24, 2022, be approved; and That the minutes of a special meeting dated January 28, 2022, be approved.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add Wendy Bracken as a delegation to the Agenda regarding Agenda Item 9.2.3.1.

That Advisory Committee Report Items 9.1.1 to 9.1.6, be approved with the exception of Items 9.1.1. & 9.1.6.

That the m inutes of the Agricultural Advisory Committee dated January 13, 2022, be approved.

That the Minutes of the Accessibility Advisory Committee dated December 1, 2021, January 12 and February 2, 2022, be approved.

Whereas the Municipality of Clarington engages with its Accessibility Advisory Committee on matters surrounding accessibility in the community; And whereas on November 6, 2017, through Resolution #GG-456-17, the Municipality of Clarington endorsed Clarington’s Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2018-2023; And whereas the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2018-2023 commits the Municipality to exploring ways to increase accessibility beyond the minimum requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA); And whereas more people are participating in outdoor activities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and utilizing open public spaces; And whereas sensory gardens provide a unique experience for both people with disabilities and seniors to explore their senses through outdoor spaces; And whereas the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility has launched an Inclusive Communities Grant Program that supports 100% of eligible costs up to $60,000 for programs that create more accessible environments for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds; Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Municipality of Clarington direct Staff to submit an application to the Inclusive Communities Grant Program for the purpose of creating an accessible sensory garden on the outdoor grounds of the Sarah Jane Williams Heritage Centre and the Shaw House Properties.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow the delegation of Wendy Bracken to be extended for an additional five minutes.

That the Agenda be altered to consider Item 9.2.3.1, at this time.

That Report PDS-008-22 be received; That Report PDS-008-22, including the consolidated list of requests recommended in Attachment 4 of PDS-008-22 and the February 7, 2022 presentation by Dillon Consulting, be adopted as the Municipality of Clarington’s comments on the Durham York Energy Centre throughput increase (from 140,000 to 160,000 tonnes per year) Environmental Screening Process; That Staff be directed to continue discussions with the Region of Durham and Region of York to address the Municipality’s comments for the purpose of resolving concerns prior to March 14, 2022; That the Municipality’s comments and notice of the agreement with the Region to continue the discussions be submitted to the Director of the Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch; That Staff report back at the March 14, 2022 Council meeting; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-002-22 and any delegations be advised of this report.

That the foregoing Resolution #C-040-22 be amended with the following changes to Recommendation #6 of Attachment 4 to Report PDS-008-22: That “250,000 tonnes” be changed to “160,000 tonnes”; and That the HHERA include the south Clarington airshed as a whole, and include a toxicological assessment and a satisfactory opinion from the Medical Officer of Health for Durham Region. That the following be inserted after the words" nitrogen dioxide" in Recommendation #7 of Attachment 4 to Report PDS-008-22: "sulfur dioxide and benzopyrene"

That the recommendations contained in the Special General Government Committee Minutes of January 28, 2022 be approved on consent.

That the recommendations contained in the Special General Government Committee Minutes of January 31, 2022 and continuing on February 4, 2022 be approved on consent, with the exception of Item 7.2, the budget resolution, which was amended as per the following resolutions.

That the Council recess for 10 minutes.

That the budget for Materials and Supplies for Street Lighting be reduced by $80,000; and That the budget for Contracted Services for Street Lighting be reduced by $20,000.

That Memo-007-22 - Whistle Cessation Update & Remainder of Whistle Cessation Process – Cobbledick Road & Bennett Road, be received for information.

That Memo-008-22 - Questions Arising from 2022 Budget Deliberations, be received for information.

Whereas the Courtice Waterfront is currently undergoing a secondary plan which will enable future residential development in the area; And whereas the Courtice Shores Drive grade crossing would represent an ingress/egress point to that development for emergency services and residents of the area; And whereas the Council of the Municipality of Clarington deems the expansion of the Courtice Shores Drive crossing to be growth-related and intended to be funded by Development Charges; Now therefore be it resolved: That Staff be directed to amend the Development Charge Study, at the appropriate time, to include the Courtice Shores Drive grade crossing improvements; and That the 2022 Capital Budget be amended to add the Courtice Shores Drive Grade Crossing Improvements in the amount of $7,000,000 to be funded from Development Charges – Roads and Related. Yes (7) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart

That Report FSD-012-22 and any related communication items, be received; That the 2022 Operating Budget be amended to reduce the grant to the John Howard Society (Firehouse Youth) by $58,699 to $289,841; and That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-012-22 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That the foregoing Resolution #C-048-22 be amended and added as follows: That the words “and funded from the Streamline Development Approval Fund if Clarington receives the funds.” be deleted from the following resolution: That the staffing requests, for the Planning and Development Services Department, to add a Clerk II and an additional Senior Planner in the Development Review Division be approved and funded from the Streamline Development Approval Fund if Clarington receives the funds. Yes (6) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart No (1) Councillor Neal

That the recommendations contained in the Joint General Government and Planning and Development Committees Minutes of February 7, 2022, be approved on consent, with the exception of item 7.1 which was considered immediately following the delegation portion of the agenda.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting until 12:10 p.m.

That the following Resolution #GG-127-21 passed at the Special General Government Committee meeting of February 1-2, 2021, approved at the February 8, 2021 Council meeting, be reconsidered: That the expansion of the Stuart Park tennis courts for pickleball courts be included in DC charges as directed by the Director of Financial Services; and That Courtice Secondary School courts be included at the discretion of the Director of Public Works of up to $50,000 to be financed by the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund. Yes (5) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart No (2) Councillor Jones, and Councillor Neal

That the following resolution be approved to replace the first paragraph of Resolution #GG-127-21, to give direction to Staff and time to tender the project: That $150,000 be directed, at the discretion of the Director of Financial Services, for the construction of two tennis courts at the South Courtice Arena; and That the Stuart Park refurbishment plan be amended to convert the existing tennis courts to pickleball courts and that any surplus be directed to the cost of the new tennis courts at the South Courtice Arena. 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 extend the meeting to 12:15 p.m.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting until 12:20 p.m.

That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2022-011, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on the 14th day of February, 2022; and That the said by-law be approved.

That the meeting adjourn at 12:18 p.m.

Whereas the Courtice Waterfront is currently undergoing a secondary plan which will enable future residential development in the area; And whereas the Courtice Shores Drive grade crossing would represent an ingress/egress point to that development for emergency services and residents of the area; February 14, 2022 Council Minutes And whereas the Council of the Municipality of Clarington deems the expansion of the Courtice Shores Drive crossing to be growth-related and intended to be funded by Development Charges; Now therefore be it resolved: That Staff be directed to amend the Development Charge Study, at the appropriate time, to include the Courtice Shores Drive grade crossing improvements; and That the 2022 Capital Budget be amended to add the Courtice Shores Drive Grade Crossing Improvements in the amount of $7,000,000 to be funded from Development Charges – Roads and Related. Yes (7): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart

February 14, 2022 Council Minutes That the recommendations contained in the Joint General Government and Planning and Development Committees Minutes of February 7, 2022, be approved on consent, with the exception of item 7.1 which was considered immediately following the delegation portion of the agenda.

That the meeting adjourn at 12:19 p.m.