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 (30 motions)
24 carried, 6 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the Presentation by Henry Zekveld, Chair, Agricultural Advisory Committee regarding, the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington Annual Update be received with thanks.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
Whereas the Durham County Senior Citizens Lodge (‘the Lodge”) provides essential housing, and community support to older adults in the Municipality of Clarington; Whereas the Lodge currently contains 41 residential units, and is proposing an expansion of an additional 58 single-bedroom units that would be ‘affordable’ as they will be provided at or below CMHC Average Market Rent which also aligns with rents posted for Clarington in the Province of Ontario Affordable Residential Units for the Purposes of the Development Charges Act, 1997 Bulletin; Whereas the Lodge has identified a need for financial support to help offset upfront development‑related costs associated with advancing the proposed expansion; Whereas the required replacement and upgrading of the septic system is essential to support the proposed new units and to maintain the long‑term viability of the existing 41 residential units; and Whereas increasing the supply of affordable housing aligns with Council’s policies, Strategic Plan objectives, Clarington’s Housing Needs Assessment, and the commitment to fostering safe, inclusive, affordable, and age‑friendly communities; and, Whereas Council passed Resolution PD-031-26 supported, in principle, the proposed expansion of the Lodge, Now therefore it be resolved: That the following financial support be provided to support the proposed expansion to the Lodge: Waive application fees for the required Zoning By-Law Amendment and Site Plan; Provide a grant-in-lieu of the
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
That the request by Tracy Greig, Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation, be
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Woo
Referred
That the Delegation by Tracy Greig Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation, Sheila Penny and Robert Raynor, Two Steps Homes , regarding Report FSD-020-26 - Building Faster Fund Update , be received with thanks.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
That the Agenda be altered to consider Item 7.1 - Report PDS-042-26 - Objection to Notice of Intention to Designate; 38 Second Street, Bowmanville, at this time.
Moved by Councillor Rang, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That Report PDS-042-26 and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the Notice of Objection considering 38 Second Street, Bowmanville (Attachment 1 to PDS-042-26) be received; That the heritage designation, be
Moved by Councillor Rang, seconded by Councillor Traill
Withdrawn
That Item 9 Public Meetings be delayed until 6:45 p.m.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add a delegation by Wendy Bracken, regarding the Durham York Energy Centre Environmental Compliance Approval Application, to the Agenda.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add a delegation by Ramesh Jagannathan, regarding the Durham York Energy Centre Environmental Compliance Approval Application, to the Agenda.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
That Report PDS-040-26 and any related communication items, be received for information only; That Staff receive and consider comments from the public, review agencies, and Council with respect to the privately initiated Regional Official Plan Amendment and Clarington Official Plan Amendment applications and continue processing the applications including the preparation of a subsequent recommendation report; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-040-26 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Resolution # PD-054-26 Moved by Councillor Zwart Seconded by Councillor Rang That the preceding motion be amended by adding: That Council is not supportive of an urban boundary expansion at this time.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
In favour (6): Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor Traill, Councillor Woo, Councillor Zwart · Opposed (1): Mayor Foster
That Report PDS-041-26 and any related communication items, be received for information only; That Staff receive and consider comments from the public review agencies, and Council with respect to the privately initiated Regional Official Plan Amendment and Clarington Official Plan Amendment applications and continue processing the applications including the preparation of a subsequent recommendation report; and That all interested parties listed in Report and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
That the Committee recess for 10 minutes.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That Report PDS-044-26 and any related communication items, be received for information only; That Staff receive and consider comments from the public review agencies, and Council with respect to the privately initiated Regional Official Plan Amendment, Clarington Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications and continue processing the applications including the preparation of a subsequent recommendation report; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-044-26 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Mayor Foster
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting until 11:30 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Rang, seconded by Mayor Foster
Carried
That the delegation be extended for an additional 2 minutes.
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Mayor Foster
Carried
That Report and any related communication items, be received for information only; That Staff receive and consider comments from the public, review agencies, and Council with respect to the Zoning By-Law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by The Biglieri Group Ltd. on behalf of Lifelong Group of Companies Inc., and continue processing the applications, including the preparation of a subsequent recommendations report; and That all interested parties listed in Report and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Lost
That the matter be deferred to the next term of Council. Resolution # PD-063-26 Moved by Mayor Foster Seconded by Councillor Zwart That the Committee resolve into Closed Session. Resolution # PD-064-26 Moved by Councillor Traill Seconded by Councillor Rang That Item 9.4.1 be
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
Deferred
That Clarington write to MECP forthwith and request MECP to grant at least a 30-day period for Clarington to review current ECA application including review and comment on Emission Summary Dispersion Modelling Summary report (ESDM) and determine whether the concerns with the modelling were addressed; That Clarington requests in writing that ECA conditions of approval include improvements to monitoring, emissions requirements and reporting to include the latest and more stringent requirements from the U.S. and the European Union including, but not limited to: Continuous monitoring of particulate matter and mercury, and Air pollution requirements and testing be applied and enforced for all operating conditions including startups, shutdowns and malfunctions; and Request ECA amendments and Conditions specify that all AMESA data be publicly reported including all underlying lab reports and AMESA data used to calculate dioxin and furan concentrations; and That all area Municipalities, the MP and the MPP be notified of Clarington’s Motion. Yes (7) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting until 12:30 a.m.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
That all items listed in Section 6, with the exception of Item 6.1, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda.
Moved by Councillor Rang, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
That Report FSD-020-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the projects identified in Report FSD-020-26 be approved pending Province of Ontario approval of the required 2026 investment plan; That Council approve support for the Micro Modular Transitional Housing Cabin Community project, to be approved pending Province of Ontario approval, by waiving fees for required Minor Site Plan Applications and related planning applications (up to a maximum of $5,000), and by providing up to $355,000 in infrastructure funding, for a maximum total municipal contribution of $360,000; and That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-020-26, be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Rang, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the recommendations contained in Item 10.1 - Confidential Report LGS-027-26 - OLT Appeal - OPA 136 Bowmanville East Urban Centre Secondary Plan, be approved; and That the recommendations contained in Item 10.2 - Confidential Report LGS-028-26 - OLT Appeal - William Tonno Construction Ltd., be approved.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Rang
Carried
That Item 9.4.1 - PDS-045-26 - Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision to Permit Multiple High-Density, Mixed-Use Blocks Containing Approx. 3200 Residential Units and 9890 Square Metres of Non-Residential Space with Heights Ranging from 4 to 25 Storeys, be
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Rang
Deferred
That the meeting adjourn at 12:16 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
Whereas the Durham County Senior Citizens Lodge (‘the Lodge”) provides essential housing, and community support to older adults in the Municipality of Clarington; Planning and Development Committee Minutes May 11, 2026 Whereas the Lodge currently contains 41 residential units, and is proposing an expansion of an additional 58 single-bedroom units that would be ‘affordable’ as they will be provided at or below CMHC Average Market Rent which also aligns with rents posted for Clarington in the Province of Ontario Affordable Residential Units for the Purposes of the Development Charges Act, 1997 Bulletin; Whereas the Lodge has identified a need for financial support to help offset upfront development‑ related costs associated with advancing the proposed expansion; Whereas the required replacement and upgrading of the septic system is essential to support the proposed new units and to maintain the long‑ term viability of the existing 41 residential units; and Whereas increasing the supply of affordable housing aligns with Council’s policies, Strategic Plan objectives, Clarington’s Housing Needs Assessment, and the commitment to fostering safe, inclusive, affordable, and age‑ friendly communities; and, Whereas Council passed Resolution PD-031-26 supported, in principle, the proposed expansion of the Lodge, Now therefore it be resolved: That the following financial support be provided to support the proposed expansion to the Lodge: 1. Waive application fees for the required Zoning B
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
That Report PDS-042-26 and any related delegations or communication items, be received; Planning and Development Committee Minutes May 11, 2026 That the Notice of Objection considering 38 Second Street, Bowmanville (Attachment 1 to PDS-042-26) be received; That the heritage designation, be
Moved by Councillor Rang, seconded by Councillor Traill
Withdrawn
That the preceding motion be amended by adding: That Council is not supportive of an urban boundary expansion at this time.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Rang
Carried
Planning and Development Committee Minutes May 11, 2026 That Report PDS-044-26 and any related communication items, be received for information only; That Staff receive and consider comments from the public review agencies, and Council with respect to the privately initiated Regional Official Plan Amendment, Clarington Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications and continue processing the applications including the preparation of a subsequent recommendation report; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-044-26 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Mayor Foster
Carried
That Clarington write to MECP forthwith and request MECP to grant at least a 30- day period for Clarington to review current ECA application including review and comment on Emission Summary Dispersion Modelling Summary report (ESDM) and determine whether the concerns with the modelling were addressed; That Clarington requests in writing that ECA conditions of approval include improvements to monitoring, emissions requirements and reporting to include the latest and more stringent requirements from the U.S. and the European Union including, but not limited to: Continuous monitoring of particulate matter and mercury, and Air pollution requirements and testing be applied and enforced for all operating conditions including startups, shutdowns and malfunctions; and Request ECA amendments and Conditions specify that all AMESA data be publicly reported including all underlying lab reports and AMESA data used to calculate dioxin and furan concentrations; and That all area Municipalities, the MP and the MPP be notified of Clarington’s Motion. Yes (7): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor Traill, Councillor Woo, and Councillor Zwart
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 12:16 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh