Regular Council Meeting

That the Committee recess for 5 minutes.

That the Committee recess for 10 minutes.

That all items listed in Section 8, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda, with the exception of Items 8.2 and 8.4.

That the minutes from the General Government Committee meeting dated June 1, 2026, be approved.

That the minutes from the Planning and Development Committee Meeting dated June 20, 2026, be approved with the exception of Items 7.1 and 9.5.1.

That Report PDS-057-26 and any related communication items, be received for information only; That Staff receive and consider comments from the public and Council with respect to the Zoning By-law Amendment application; That the Zoning By-Law Amendment application submitted by the applicant be supported and the By-law in Attachment 1 to this report be approved; That Staff be directed enter into a deferral agreement with Bowmanville Health Centre, to defer the development charges to occupancy under the authority of Section 27 of the Development Charge Act; That the Region of Durham Community Growth and Economic Development Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PDS-057-26 and Council’s decision; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-057-26 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That Report PDS-061-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the objection to designate 38 Centre Street, Bowmanville under the Ontario Heritage Act (Attachment 1 to PDS-061-26) be received; That Council withdraws its intention to designate the property located at 38 Centre Street, Bowmanville, under Section 29 of the OHA; and That staff be directed to carry out the requirements as prescribed under Section 29(7) of the OHA, including issuing a notice of withdrawal of intention to designate the property at 38 Centre Street, Bowmanville; and, That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-061-26, be advised of Council’s decision.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add an additional item regarding Blocker Trucks, to the Agenda. Yes (6) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo No (1) Councillor Zwart

Whereas Highway 401, Highway 407, Highway 418, and Highway 115/35 are high-volume provincial highways that experience significant traffic volumes, including commercial motor vehicle traffic, and collisions on these highways create elevated risks for emergency responders and the travelling public; Whereas fire services are often among the first emergency responders to arrive at motor vehicle collisions on Highway 401, Highway 407, Highway 418, and Highway 115/35 and are required to take immediate action to protect patients, responders, and the incident scene; Whereas in the absence of dedicated traffic protection resources at the scene, fire apparatus, including pumpers and tankers, may be positioned as blocker vehicles to shield responders, patients, and damaged vehicles from approaching traffic; Whereas the use of fire apparatus as blocker vehicles can result in damage to essential emergency response vehicles, reduce the availability of fire protection resources, and place firefighters and other emergency personnel at increased risk of injury; Whereas dedicated blocker trucks, appropriate traffic control equipment, and trained personnel can provide enhanced protection at highway incidents and support safer, more effective emergency response operations; Now therefore be it resolved: That the Council of the Municipality of Clarington request that the Ministry of Transportation work with its highway maintenance contractor, Miller Group, to ensure that appropriate blocker trucks

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add an additional item regarding a Trailblazer Active School Travel Pilot Program, to the Agenda. Yes (5) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, Councillor Rang, and Councillor Woo No (2) Councillor Zwart, and Councillor Elhajjeh

That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 , as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing Report CAO-006-26 – CODEFS – Postponement of Tender, a matter that deals with advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

That the matter of CODEFS - Postponement of Tender, be

That additional information be brought forward on alternative locations, as warranted.

That By-law 2026-074 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on June 22, 2026, be approved.

That the meeting adjourn at 9:20 p.m.

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add an additional item regarding a Trailblazer Active School Travel Pilot Program, to the Agenda. Yes (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Rang, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Woo No (2): Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Zwart

That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add an additional item regarding Blocker Trucks, to the Agenda. Yes (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor Traill, and Councillor Woo No (1): Councillor Zwart

Whereas Highway 401, Highway 407, Highway 418, and Highway 115/35 are high- volume provincial highways that experience significant traffic volumes, including commercial motor vehicle traffic, and collisions on these highways create elevated risks for emergency responders and the travelling public; June 22, 2026 Council Minutes Whereas fire services are often among the first emergency responders to arrive at motor vehicle collisions on Highway 401, Highway 407, Highway 418, and Highway 115/35 and are required to take immediate action to protect patients, responders, and the incident scene; Whereas in the absence of dedicated traffic protection resources at the scene, fire apparatus, including pumpers and tankers, may be positioned as blocker vehicles to shield responders, patients, and damaged vehicles from approaching traffic; Whereas the use of fire apparatus as blocker vehicles can result in damage to essential emergency response vehicles, reduce the availability of fire protection resources, and place firefighters and other emergency personnel at increased risk of injury; Whereas dedicated blocker trucks, appropriate traffic control equipment, and trained personnel can provide enhanced protection at highway incidents and support safer, more effective emergency response operations; Now therefore be it resolved: That the Council of the Municipality of Clarington request that the Ministry of Transportation work with its highway maintenance contractor, Miller Group, to ensure