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 (52 motions)
37 carried, 15 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add Dave Bass as a delegation to the Agenda.
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
That the minutes of the regular meeting of the Council held on November 2-3,2020, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the delegation of Laura Markovic be extended for an additional two minutes.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the Agenda be altered to consider Agenda Item 14.1 - Laurel Kahler regarding Reducing the Speed Limit in the Northglen Community, Item 13.3 - Proposed Motion regarding Public Access to Municipal Property, and Item 13.1 - Proposed Motion to Remove the Greenbelt Condition, at this time.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That Communication Item 9.1 - Petition regarding the Removal of the Greenbelt Condition for the Ministerial Zoning Order for 2423 Rundle Road, Bowmanville and Communication Item 9.2 - Petition regarding the Removal of the fence at Mearns Avenue at Longworth, be received for information; and That the submitters of the petitions be advised of actions taken regarding the respective matters.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That Communication Item 9.3, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Neal
Referred
That the foregoing Resolution #C-470-20 be
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Referred
That Communication Items 10.1 to 10.8 be be approved on consent with the exceptions of Items 10.1, 10.6, 10.7, and 10.8 as follows: That Correspondence Item 10.2 from Chris Darling, Chief Administrative Officer, CLOCA, regarding Bill 229, An Act to Implement Budget Measures and to Enact, Amend and Repeal Various Statutes, be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington. That Correspondence Item 10.3 from Linda J. Laliberte, CAO/Secretary/Treasurer, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, regarding Bill 229 Section 6, Proposed Amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act, be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington. That Correspondence Item 10.4 from Memo from Trevor Pinn, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer regarding ONE JIB Investment Returns, be
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Neal
Referred
That Correspondence Item 10.1, Memo from Steve Brake, Director of Public Works regarding Found Farm Road Closure – Additional Information, be
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Referred
That Correspondence Item 10.6 from Melissa Knight regarding Public Access to Municipal Property east of Mearns Avenue at Longworth Avenue, be received for information and Ms. Knight be advised of the actions taken on Item 13.3.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
That the Correspondence from Jim Hamilton regarding Council's Support of Resolution #C-418-20, regarding the Ministerial Zoning Order to Change the Zoning of 2423 Rundle Road Bowmanville, be received for information and Mr. Hamilton be advised of the actions taken on Item 13.1.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That Correspondence Item 10.8 from Wendy Bracken regarding a Discrepancy in Dioxin and Furan's between Dillon Consulting 's Presentation and the Posted DYEC Reports be
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Referred
That Advisory Committee Report Items 11.1.1 to 11.1.5, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That the recommendations contained in the General Government Committee Report of November 9, 2020, be approved on consent, with the exception of items 1a, 5, 3, 4, 6 and 8.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
That the Minutes of the Bowmanville Business Improvement Area dated September 15, 2020, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That Report LGS-003-20 be received; That courtesy parking for Downtown Bowmanville be provided for the month of December 2020; That Staff will work with the Bowmanville BIA to develop a further parking recommendations for downtown Bowmanville; and That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-003-20 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That the foregoing Resolution #C-480-20 by amending Paragraph 2 as follows: "That the words "for the month of December 2020" be replaced with the words "until March 15, 2021"; and That the word "time limited" be inserted in front of the word "courtesy"." Yes (3) Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, and Councillor Traill No (3) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, and Councillor Zwart
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Lost
That the foregoing Resolution #C-480-20 by amending Paragraph 2 as follows: "That the words "for the month of December 2020" be replaced with the words "until February 15, 2021"; and That the word "time limited" be inserted in front of the word "courtesy"." Yes (4) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Jones, and Councillor Neal No (1) Councillor Zwart Absent (2) Councillor Hooper, and Councillor Traill
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That the Council recess for five minutes to allow for Staff to ensure all Members of Council are connected remotely to the meeting.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
That the Delegation of Patrick McNeil, Chair of the Board of Directors, Elexicon Corporation, Lesley Gallinger, President & Chief Executive Officer, Elexicon Energy, and Karen Fisher, Interim President & CEO, Elexicon Group, regarding Elexicon Update, be received with thanks.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That Report CSD-012-20 be received; and That additional funds as indicated in Report CSD-012-20 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That Report FND-038-20 be
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Referred
That Report FND-040-20 be received; That Pomax Consulting Inc. with a bid amount of $69,400.32 (net HST rebate), providing the lowest overall cost and meeting the passing threshold and all terms, conditions and specifications of RFP2020-8, be awarded the contract for the provision of Consulting Services as required to complete the Fire Master Plan Update; That the funds required for this project in the total amount of $69,400.32 (net HST rebate) is in the approved budget allocation as provided, be funded from the following account; and Description Account Number Amount EMS-Admin.-Consulting 100-28-280-00000-7160 $69,400 That all interested parties listed in Report FND-040-20 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (5) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart No (2) Councillor Jones, and Councillor Neal
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
In favour (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart · Opposed (2): Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal
That the recommendations contained in the Planning and Development Committee Report of November 16, 2020 be approved on consent, with the exception of items 1a, 1b, and 2.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the Memo from Amy Burke, Acting Manager of Special Projects, Regarding PM2.5 Monitoring at St. Marys Cement – Bowmanville Site, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the Correspondence from Ravi Mahabir, Partner, Dillon Consulting Limited, Responding to Wendy Bracken’s Concerns Regarding a Discrepancy in Dioxin Furan Between Dillon Consulting’s Presentation and Posted DYEC Reports, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Referred
That the foregoing Resolution #C-490-20 be
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Referred
That Report PSD-051-20 be received; That the Community Vision for Jury Lands, Urban Design Master Plan + Design Guidelines for former Ontario Boys Training School and WWII Prison of War Camp 30 by DTAH dated April 2019 be accepted; That Official Plan Amendment 121 and the Block Master Plan implement the Community Vision by DTAH; That Official Plan Amendment 121 prohibit private residential development buildings within the ring road of the Jury Lands; That the consulting team for Soper Hills Secondary Plan be retained to assist with refining draft Official Plan Amendment No 121; That Staff continue to work with the land owners on other issues to be brought forward a subsequent report; and That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-051-20 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Carried
That the foregoing Resolution #C-492-20 be amended by adding the following: "That Council appoint an ad hoc committee consisting of staff, 3 members of council, and a member of the Jury Lands Foundation to negotiate in earnest with the owner of the lands to attempt to resolve any issues such that the land can be conveyed from the owner, along with a payment of funds as previously agreed to."
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Withdrawn
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting for an additional hour.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That the recommendations and minutes contained in the Audit Committee meeting of November 16, 2020 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That, in accordance with subsection 10.12.17 of the Procedural By-Law, Resolution #C-418-20, regarding Council’s support of the Ministerial Zoning Order to change the zoning of 2423 Rundle Road Bowmanville, previously adopted by Council at the Special Council Meeting of October 26, 2020, be amended to delete Paragraph 3, which reads: “That the Province commit to reviewing the lands south of Highway 2 between Hwy 418 and Maple Grove Road for inclusion in the Greenbelt based on their contributions to the systems of agriculture, natural heritage and water resources” That the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be advised of: (i) the foregoing deletion; (ii) that the letter dated October 27, 2020 which was forwarded to the Minister regarding Resolution C-418-20 is
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart
That the foregoing Resolution #C-467-20 be amended with the following changes to Paragraph 2 (ii): "That the words "letter dated October 27, 2020 which was forwarded to the Minister regarding Resolution C-418-20 is" be replaced with the word "letters which were forwarded to the Minister regarding Resolution C-418‑20 be"
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
That, in accordance with subsection 10.12.17 of the Procedural By-Law, Resolution #C-418-20, regarding Council’s support of the Ministerial Zoning Order to change the zoning of 2423 Rundle Road Bowmanville, previously adopted by Council at the Special Council Meeting of October 26, 2020, be amended to remove the conditions of support by deleting Paragraphs 2, and 4, which read: That the applicant carrying out the necessary studies and implementing the recommended works from: Traffic Study; Hydrological/Hydrogeological study; Environmental Impact Study; Servicing Study; and Storm water management plan; That should the Bowmanville site be redeveloped, the applicant commit that 25% of the units be developed as affordable housing units (for low income families). That the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing be advised of: (i) the foregoing deletion; (ii) that the letter dated October 27, 2020 which was forwarded to the Minister regarding Resolution C-418-20 is
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
Withdrawn
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing two matters that deal with the following: a matter that deals with litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality of 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 Anderson, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That Item 13.2 regarding Motion to Amend Something Previously Adopted (Proposed Motion to Remove All Remaining Conditions), be
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Referred
That foregoing resolution #C-471-20 be amended as follows: "That a Special Planning and Development Committee Meeting be scheduled to discuss the litigation matter." .
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting for an additional 5 minutes.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That, in accordance with subsection 10.12.17 of the Procedural By-Law, Resolution #GG-325-20 from the General Government Committee meeting of September 28, 2020, regarding public access to municipal property east of Mearns Avenue at Longworth Avenue, previously adopted by Council at the Council Meeting of November 2, 2020, be amended to replace Paragraph 6, which reads: “That Staff install signage, similar to the signage in place on the fence at Mearns/Longworth, indicating the property is Municipal/EP property and that no trespassing is permitted;” With the following paragraphs: “That the gate be removed from the chain link fence installed at the terminus of Longworth Avenue, east of Crough Street; That Public Works Staff be directed to install a removable bollard inside the opening in the chain link fence to deter entry by motorized vehicles; That existing signage posted on the chain link fence be removed and replaced with signage to indicate that motorized vehicles are prohibited, and users enter at their own risk;” Yes (7) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Zwart
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart
That the foregoing Resolution #C-464-20 be amended by adding the following at the end: "That Staff report back regarding installing stairs going into the ravine near Mearns Avenue and Longworth Avenue." Yes (4) Councillor Anderson, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, and Councillor Traill No (3) Mayor Foster, Councillor Hooper, and Councillor Zwart
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor Anderson, Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, Councillor Traill · Opposed (3): Mayor Foster, Councillor Hooper, Councillor Zwart
That the Council recess for 10 minutes to ensure all Members of Council are connected remotely to the meeting.
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That the delegations of Laurel Kahler and Dave Bass, be received with thanks; That Staff report back to the February 16, 2021 General Government Committee Meeting on decreasing the speed limit to 40km/h on all Clarington Neighbourhood Collector B roads; and That all interested parties be notified, including the Clarington Active Transportation Safe Roads Committee.
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
That the foregoing Resolution #C-463-20 be amended by adding at the end of Paragraph 2: "and consideration be given for a three-way stop at Granville Drive and William Ingles Drive in Courtice.”
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Neal
Carried
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2020-077 to 2020-080; and That the said by-laws be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2020-081, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on the 23rd to 24th day of November, 2020; and That the said by-law be approved.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 12:18 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That Communication Items 10.1 to 10.8 be approved on consent with the exceptions of Items 10.1, 10.6, 10.7, and 10.8 as follows: That Correspondence Item 10.2 from Chris Darling, Chief Administrative Officer, CLOCA, regarding Bill 229, An Act to Implement Budget Measures and to Enact, Amend and Repeal Various Statutes, be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington. That Correspondence Item 10.3 from Linda J. Laliberte, CAO/Secretary/Treasurer, Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority, regarding Bill 229 Section 6, Proposed Amendments to the Conservation Authorities Act, be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington. That Correspondence Item 10.4 from Memo from Trevor Pinn, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer regarding ONE JIB Investment Returns, be
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Neal
Referred
November 23-24, 2020 Council Minutes That the foregoing Resolution #C-480-20 by amending Paragraph 2 as follows: "That the words "for the month of December 2020" be replaced with the words "until March 15, 2021"; and That the words "time limited" be inserted in front of the word "courtesy"." Yes (3): Councillor Jones, Councillor Neal, and Councillor Traill No (3): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, and Councillor Zwart
Moved by Councillor Jones, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Lost
That the foregoing Resolution #C-480-20 by amending Paragraph 2 as follows: "That the words "for the month of December 2020" be replaced with the words "until February 15, 2021"; and That the words "time limited" be inserted in front of the word "courtesy"." Yes (4): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Jones, and Councillor Neal No (1): Councillor Zwart
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing two matters, Item 9.3 and 13.2, that deal with the following: a matter that deals with litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality of 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 Anderson, seconded by Councillor Hooper
Carried
That Item 13.2 regarding a Motion to Amend Something Previously Adopted (Proposed Motion to Remove All Remaining Conditions), be
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Referred
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting for an additional five minutes.
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Anderson