Regular Council Meeting

That the Delegation of Greg Gordon, Chair, Energy from Waste - Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC), and Frank Cerisano, Bowmanville Hospital Foundation, and Kirk Kemp, We Can, We Care Campaign, be received with thanks.

That Item 7.1.4 be approved, with the exception of Item 9.1 Backyard Chickens.

That the minutes from the December 4, 2023, General Government Committee meeting, be approved with the exception of Item 9.1 Backyard Chickens.

Whereas the Exotic Pet By-law 2012-045 does not allow for raising chickens on non-agriculturally zoned lands; And whereas Committee deems it advisable to consider allowing Clarington residents in rural hamlets, rural clusters, and the Village of Orono, to keep backyard chickens, for the purpose of egg laying, on non-agriculturally zoned lands; Now therefore be it resolved that Staff in the Legislative Services Department be directed to prepare a report regarding the keeping of backyard chickens for the purpose of egg laying which would include: a review of past reports and memos, delegations, stakeholder consultations, and other municipalities regarding the keeping of backyard chickens; input from the Agricultural Advisory Committee, Climate Change Response Coordinator, and Planning & Infrastructure Services Department; and options for general frameworks/approaches to allow for the keeping of backyard chickens for the purpose of egg laying; and That the program be rolled out to larger urban lot properties in Clarington once the program has been successfully launched.

That all items in Section 7.2, be approved on consent.

That the following resolution from the Town of Ajax, regarding Support for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington: Whereas the bulk of government funded programs for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) end at age 18 in Ontario; And whereas families supporting a loved one with ASD are often forced to make the difficult decision between expensive private day programs and leaving the workforce to provide care; And whereas getting out of the home and connecting with others can alleviate social isolation, improve mental and physical health, and lead to an overall better quality of life; And whereas Autism Home Base, based in Bowmanville and with weekly drop-ins at McLean Community Centre in Ajax, provides supports and services to 191 Durham Region families, or more than 450 participants, five days a week; And whereas by supporting programs for adults with ASD, the Government of Ontario can achieve its goal of keeping patients healthy in their communities and out of hospitals, as noted in the Ministry of Health’s 2022-2023 Strategic Plan; Now therefore be it resolved that Clarington Council formally requests that the Government of Ontario provide core funding for organizations providing programs, care, and services for adults with ASD, including Autism Home Base, as part of the 2024 Provincial Budget; and That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Premier Doug Ford, Minister Health Sylvia Jones, Minister Finance Peter Bet

That Report PDS-069-23, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That a copy of Report PDS-069-23 be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing with final unit count as of December 31, 2023; and That any funds allocated to the Municipality of Clarington for meeting the 2023 Housing Targets be directed to the Municipality’s non-profit housing fund. Amendment Resolution # C-173-23 Moved by Councillor Anderson Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh That the foregoing Resolution #C-172-23 be amended by replacing the third paragraph with the following: "That any funds allocated to the Municipality of Clarington for meeting the 2023 Housing Targets be directed to the Municipality’s Capital Works reserve for Infrastructure and Parks needs identified in the Recreation Parks and Culture Master Plan".

That Report PDS-069-23 and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That a copy of Report PDS-069-23 be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing with final unit count as of December 31, 2023; and That any funds allocated to the Municipality of Clarington for meeting the 2023 Housing Targets be directed to the Municipality’s Capital Works reserve for Infrastructure and Parks needs identified in the Recreation Parks and Culture Master Plan.

That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2023-070 to 2023-074; and That the said by-laws be approved.

That Allison Hansen be notified of Council's decision on CSD-003-23 Rodenticide Use in Municipal Facilities.

That the request for a Noise By-law Exemption for Microtunneling, from Khaled El-Rahi, M.Sc., P.Eng., FEC, GSD, D'Orazio Infrastructure Group, for the period of January 15, 2024, to February 9, 2024, 24 hours per day, five days per week, be approved.

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 advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2023-075, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of December, 2023; and That the said by-law be approved.

That the meeting adjourn at 8:22 p.m.

That all items listed in Section 7.1 be approved on consent, including Item 11.1, with the exception of Item 7.1.4.

That the foregoing Resolution #C-172-23 be amended by replacing the third paragraph with the following: "That any funds allocated to the Municipality of Clarington for meeting the 2023 Housing Targets be directed to the Municipality’s Capital Works reserve for Infrastructure and Parks needs identified in the Recreation Parks and Culture Master Plan".