The Clarington Record

Regular Council Meeting

December 16, 2024

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 (13 motions)

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

That the Council recess for 15 minutes to address technical difficulties.
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the Delegation of Greg Gordon, Chair, Energy from Waste Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW WMAC), regarding WMAC), regarding 2024 Annual EFW WMAC Report, be received with thanks.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Rang
Carried
That Staff be directed to make the line-by-line budget available to all Members of Council for the 2025 budget update; and The Presentation by Paul Davidson, Deputy Treasurer, Trevor Pinn, Deputy CAO/Treasurer, Lee-Ann Reck, Deputy CAO, Public Services, Darryl Lyons, Deputy CAO, Planning and Infrastructure, of the 2025 Budget Update - Overview to Council, be received with thanks. Yes (4) Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, Councillor Rang, and Councillor Elhajjeh No (3) Mayor Foster, Councillor Zwart, and Councillor Woo
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Rang
Carried
In favour (4): Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor Traill · Opposed (3): Mayor Foster, Councillor Woo, Councillor Zwart
That the Council recess for 10 minutes.
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That all Items listed in Section 7.1, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda with the exception of Item 9.1 from the General Government Committee minutes and Item 9.1 of the Planning and Development Committee minutes.
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
Whereas a Veterans’ Crosswalk not only makes an everyday pedestrian crosswalk more vibrant, but also creates a bold, visual statement of our respect and immense gratitude towards our veterans; Whereas a Veterans’ Crosswalk at King and Temperance is an appropriate location because it is central, close to the cenotaph and because the annual Bowmanville Remembrance parade crosses King to reach the cenotaph every November 11; and Whereas the Bowmanville Veterans Crossing will serve as a permanent memorial to those who have served in the Canadian Forces; Now therefore be it resolved that Staff proceed with the painting of a Veterans’ crosswalk crossing King at Temperance, running north/south; That the cost of the crosswalk and its maintenance be
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Rang
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor Traill, Councillor Woo, Councillor Zwart
Whereas there is a need to protect the vulnerable population in the Municipality of Clarington; And whereas it would be helpful to inform our citizens of support services in Durham Region; Now therefore be it resolved that Clarington Staff be directed to work with the Region of Durham Outreach Team to identify signage in a location in/around the commuter lot in Newtonville that may, or may not include the website/phone/QR code, as appropriate, for support services. Yes (7) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor Traill, Councillor Woo, Councillor Zwart
That all Items listed in Section 7.2, be approved on consent in accordance with the agenda.
Moved by Councillor Rang, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2024-054 to 2024-062; That the said by-law be approved.
Moved by Councillor Rang, seconded by Councillor Anderson
Carried
That Memo-015-24 - Diwali Fireworks Permit Statistics, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Rang
Carried
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 or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.
Moved by Councillor Rang, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2024-063, 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 December 2024; and That the said by-law be approved. 13. Adjournment Resolution # C-166-24 Moved by Councillor Woo Seconded by Councillor Zwart That the meeting adjourn at 9.59 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 9.59 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried

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