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 (19 motions)
19 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Report PDS-038-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Council approve the Active Transportation Master Plan as a high-level strategic planning document to guide future active transportation planning and implementation in Clarington; That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-038-26 and any delegations, be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
That Report PDS-062-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the objection to designate 50 Centre Street, Bowmanville under the Ontario Heritage Act (Attachment 1 to PDS-062-26) be received; That Council withdraws its intention to designate the property located at 50 Centre Street, Bowmanville, under Section 29 of the OHA; 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 50 Centre Street, Bowmanville; and, That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-062-26, be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Rang, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
That all Items listed in Section 6, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda.
Moved by Councillor Rang, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
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 affirms its intention to designate 38 Second Street, Bowmanville under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act based on its identified cultural heritage value or interest; That Staff be directed to bring the Designation By-law (Attachment 2 to PDS-061-26) for the property at 38 Centre Street before Council at a future meeting; and, That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-061-26, be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add a New Business item, regarding Deterrents to Non-Permitted Motorized Use on the Bowmanville Creek/Bowmanville Valley Trail System, to the Agenda.
Moved by Councillor Rang, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
Whereas the Bowmanville Creek/Bowmanville Valley trail system is an important recreational and active transportation corridor used by residents, families, walkers, runners, cyclists, people using mobility devices, and community groups; Whereas residents have raised concerns about non-permitted motorized use of the trail system, including dirt bikes, mini e-cars, e-vehicles and other motorized vehicles that may create safety risks, damage trail surfaces, disturb natural areas, and undermine the safe enjoyment of the trail by permitted users; Whereas any physical deterrent to non-permitted motorized use must be carefully designed so that it does not restrict accessibility for people using wheelchairs, mobility scooters, walkers, strollers, adaptive bikes, or other permitted mobility and accessibility devices; Whereas options such as accessible bollards, staggered bollards, removable bollards, chicanes, signage, education, and enforcement may help deter non-permitted motorized use while maintaining access for permitted users; Whereas the Municipality should consider any solution in consultation with residents, accessibility considerations, trail users, community partners, and enforcement staff; Now therefore be it resolved that: Staff be directed to investigate options to deter non-permitted motorized use on the Bowmanville Creek/Bowmanville Valley trail system, including but not limited to dirt bikes, mini e-cars, e-vehicles and other unauthorized motorized vehicles; Staff be d
Moved by Councillor Rang, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
In favour (7): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor Traill, Councillor Woo, Councillor Zwart
That the Agenda be altered to consider Item 10.1, Report PDS-065-26 - Potential Land Acquisition, at this time.
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the recommendations contained in Item 10.1 - Confidential Report PDS-065-26 - Potential Land Acquisition, be approved.
Moved by Councillor Rang, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
That Report CAO-007-26, the Draft Municipal Wide Community Improvement Plan, be received; and That Staff receive and consider comments from the public, review agencies, and Council with respect to the proposed Community Improvement Plan and corresponding Clarington Official Plan Amendment and continue undertaking the process including the preparation of a subsequent recommendation report; and That all interested parties listed in Report CAO-007-026 and any delegations be advised of Council decision. Yes (5) Councillor Anderson, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo No (1) Councillor Traill Absent (1) Mayor Foster
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh, seconded by Councillor Zwart
That Report PDS-049-26 and any related communication items, be received for information only; That Staff receive and consider comments from the public and Council with respect to Zoning By-Law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision applications submitted by D.G. Biddle and Associates Limited (Agent) on behalf of Devon Downs Developments Limited (Owner) and continue processing the applications including the preparation of a subsequent recommendations report; and, That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-049-26 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh, seconded by Councillor Rang
Carried
That the delegation be extended for an additional 2 minutes.
Moved by Councillor Rang, seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report PDS-052-26 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 Clarington Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted by Bowmanville Lakebreeze Residence Ltd. and continue processing the applications including the preparation of a subsequent recommendation report; and, That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-052-26 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Rang, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That Report PDS-054-26 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 the Region of Durham Community Growth and Economic Development Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PDS-054-26 and Council’s decision; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-054-26 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (6) Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo Absent (1) Mayor Foster
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Woo
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 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. Yes (6) Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo Absent (1) Mayor Foster
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh, seconded by Councillor Rang
That Report PDS-059-26 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 Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Innovative Planning Solutions and continue processing the application including preparation of a subsequent recommendation report; and, That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-059-26 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 10:08 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh, seconded by Councillor Rang
Carried
Planning and Development Committee Minutes June 15, 2026 That Report PDS-062-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the objection to designate 50 Centre Street, Bowmanville under the Ontario Heritage Act (Attachment 1 to PDS-062-26) be received; That Council withdraws its intention to designate the property located at 50 Centre Street, Bowmanville, under Section 29 of the OHA; 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 50 Centre Street, Bowmanville; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-062-26, be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Rang, seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried
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; Planning and Development Committee Minutes June 15, 2026 That Council affirms its intention to designate 38 Second Street, Bowmanville under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act based on its identified cultural heritage value or interest; That Staff be directed to bring the Designation By-law (Attachment 2 to PDS-061- 26) for the property at 38 Centre Street before Council at a future meeting; and, That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-061-26, be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
That Report PDS-059-26 and any related communication items, be received for information only; Planning and Development Committee Minutes June 15, 2026 That Staff receive and consider comments from the public, review agencies, and Council with respect to the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Innovative Planning Solutions and continue processing the application including preparation of a subsequent recommendation report; and, That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-059-26 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh, seconded by Councillor Woo