The Clarington Record

Planning and Development Committee

May 12, 2025

Who was there

Present (6): Granville Anderson, Sami Elhajjeh, A. Foster, Corinna Traill, Willie Woo, Margaret Zwart

Absent (1): Lloyd Rang

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 (20 motions)

18 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That Report PDS-020-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the By-law attached to Report PDS-020-25, as Attachment 2, be approved; That once all conditions contained in the Zoning By-law with respect to the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol are satisfied, the By-law authorizing the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol be approved; That the Region of Durham Community Growth and Economic Development Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PDS-020-25 and Council’s decision; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-020-25, be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
That Report PDS-024-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Staff be authorized to continue finalizing the Clarington Waterfront Strategy as outlined in this report; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-024-25 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (5) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo No (1) Councillor Traill Absent (1) Councillor Rang
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
That the Committee recess until 6:30 p.m.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
That the delegation of Libby Racansky be extended for an additional 3 minutes.
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
That the delegation of Janice Jones be extended for an additional 2 minutes.
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
That the delegation of Melissa Whitefield be extended for an additional 1 minute.
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend every public meeting delegate, at tonight's meeting, to 7 minutes.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
That the Committee recess for 15 minutes.
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh, seconded by Mayor Foster
Carried
That Report PDS-021-25 and any related communication items be received; That any received comments be considered during preparation of the recommended Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan and Urban Design Sustainability Guidelines; That Staff report back to Council with a Recommendation Report, including the Official Plan Amendment for the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan; and, That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-021-25 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (5) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo No (1) Councillor Traill Absent (1) Councillor Rang
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting for an additional 30 minutes until 11:00 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
That Report PDS-019-25 and any related communication items, be received; That any received comments be considered during preparation of the recommended Soper Springs Secondary Plan and Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines; That Staff report back to Council with a Recommendation Report, including the Official Plan Amendment for the Soper Springs Secondary Plan; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-019-25 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
That the Agenda be altered to consider Report LGS-019-25 - OLT Appeal - Lambs Road School Property Inc., at this time.
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Mayor Foster
Carried
That the recommendations contained in Report LGS-019-25, be approved; and That the Jury Lands Foundation be provided a copy of the redacted Report as per the Deputy CAO/Solicitor's redactions. Yes (1) Councillor Traill No (5) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo Absent (1) Councillor Rang
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Lost
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the meeting for an additional 15 minutes until 11:15 p.m.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
That the recommendations contained in Report LGS-019-25 - OLT Appeal - Lambs Road School Property Inc., be approved.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2)(c) 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 Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 11:21 PM.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That Report PDS-024-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Staff be authorized to continue finalizing the Clarington Waterfront Strategy as outlined in this report; and Planning and Development Committee Minutes May 12, 2025 That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-024-25 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Woo, and Councillor Zwart No (1): Councillor Traill Absent (1): Councillor Rang
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
In favour (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Woo, Councillor Zwart · Opposed (1): Councillor Traill
That the recommendations contained in Report LGS-019-25, be approved; and That the Jury Lands Foundation be provided a copy of the redacted Report as per the Deputy CAO/Solicitor's redactions. Yes (1): Councillor Traill No (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Woo, and Councillor Zwart Absent (1): Councillor Rang
Moved by Councillor Traill, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Lost
That the meeting adjourn at 11:20 p.m.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried

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