Regular Council Meeting

That the minutes from the regular meeting of Council dated June 24, 2024, be adopted.

That the minutes from the General Government Committee meeting dates dated September 9, 2024, be approved, with the exception of Items 6.6, 5.4, and 7.1.

That the Delegation of Judith Hanson, CEO, Autism Home Base Durham Inc. regarding a Request for Funding Through External Agencies Budget, be received with thanks.

That Report LGS-030-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the resignation of Marven Whidden, from the Ganaraska Forest Recreational User Committee and Property Standards Committee, be received; That the Committee consider the applications for appointments to the Ganaraska Forest Recreational User Committee and Property Standards Committee, and that the vote be conducted to appoint the citizen representatives, in accordance with the Appointment to Boards and Committees Policy; and That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-030-24, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That the foregoing Resolution #C-085-24 be amended by adding the following after paragraph two: "That a note of condolence be sent to the family of Marven Whidden, from the Chair of the Property Standards Committee."

Whereas the Exotic Pet By-law 2012-045 prohibits livestock, including chickens, on land that is not in an Agricultural Zone; And whereas Council wishes to allow 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 Report LGS-032-24 be received; That Staff be directed to prepare a by-law, for the October 28, 2024, Council agenda, to amend the Exotic Pet By-law 2012-045 to permit backyard chickens for the purpose of egg laying within rural hamlets, rural clusters, and within the boundaries of the Village of Orono; That the amendment include the regulations set out in Section 6.3 of Report LGS-032-24; That, if unmanageable enforcement issues result, Staff shall report the matter to Council and may include a recommendation to repeal the amendment; That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-032-24, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That the minutes from the Special General Government Committee meeting dated September 16, 2024, adopted, with the exception of Item 7.2.

That Report PUB-012-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received for information; That Council endorse, in principle, the Jury Lands Foundation’s Legacy Grant application and direct Jury Lands Foundation to provide the completed Legacy Fund application for review for the September 23 Council meeting; That the Deputy CAO/Solicitor is authorized to execute a ten-year lease with the Jury Lands Foundation for the portion of the Camp 30 property owned by the Municipality, with the form and content substantially in accordance with the draft document provided to the Jury Lands Foundation on August 16, 2024; That Council consider the financial investment required to stabilize the cafeteria building as part of future plans for the Jury Lands; and any decision be

That the foregoing Resolution #C-089-24 be amended by replacing paragraph two with the following: "That Council endorse the Jury Lands Foundation’s Legacy Grant application."

That the minutes from the Planning and Development Committee meeting dated September 16, 2024, be adopted with the exception of Items 6.1 and 10.1.1.

That PDS-033-24 - Bowmanville East Urban Centre Secondary Plan Recommendation Report be

That Report PDS-035-24 and any related communication items, be received; That the By-law to amend Zoning By-law 84-63 attached to Report PDS-035-24, as Attachment 1, be approved; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-035-24, and any delegations, be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (7) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, Councillor Elhajjeh, and Councillor Woo

That all Items listed in Section 7.2, be approved on consent in accordance with the agenda, with the exception of Items 7.2.9 and 7.2.6.

That the minutes from the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee meeting dated August 14, 2024, be received for information.

Whereas Section 5.8 of the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee Terms of Reference states that “If a member is absent for three consecutive meetings, the Committee, by resolution, may request that Council remove the Member, including a Member of Council, from the Committee;” and Whereas Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee member Sajith Gnanasikhamani, (Kevin) has been absent for three consecutive meetings; Therefore be it resolved that S. Gnanasikhamani, (Kevin) be removed from the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee and the vacancy be filled.

That the m inutes from the Clarington Diversity Advisory Committee meeting dated September 12, 2024, be received for information.

Whereas The Clarington Diversity Advisory Committee (CDAC) has recommended an additional Rainbow Crosswalk be implemented in Clarington in 2025; Therefore be it resolved that Council endorses the recommendation of the CDAC and directs staff to explore the cost and process for installing an additional rainbow crosswalk in 2025 and report back to Council; and That all interested parties be notified of Council’s decision.

Whereas Section 5.9 of the Clarington Diversity Advisory Committee (CDAC) Terms of Reference states that “If a member is absent for three consecutive meetings, the Committee, by resolution, may request that Council remove the Member, including a Member of Council, from the Committee;” and Whereas CDAC member A. Ruddock has been absent for three consecutive meetings without any communication with the CDAC Staff Liaison or Chair; and Whereas the CDAC has passed a motion to request Council to remove A. Ruddock from the committee Therefore be it resolved that A. Ruddock be removed from the Clarington Diversity Advisory Committee and the vacancy be advertised, and That all interested parties be notified of Council’s decision.

That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2024-040 to 2024-041; and That the said by-laws be approved.

That Report LGS-026-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the draft Delegation of Authority By-law, attached to Report LGS-026-24, as Attachment 2, excluding the columns titled “Recommended Action” and “Notes”, be approved; and That the following be rescinded and replaced with the delegation of authority within the draft by-law: The Council approval of Resolution #GG-077-23 from March 20, 2023, regarding the authority to enter into Defibrillator Program Agreements; The Council approval of Resolution #GG-201-23, from December 4, 2023, regarding the authority to execute any future amendments to the trail Licence Agreement required to accommodate the operational needs of either Ontario Power Generation or the Municipality; The last paragraph of Resolution #C-190-15, from June 1, 2015, regarding the authority to appoint private parking enforcement officers. That the Flag Protocol Policy and Proclamation Policy be updated to refer to the Delegation of Authority By-law; That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-026-24, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2024-042; and That the said by-law be approved.

That Report CAO-003-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Council endorse Middle Park as the name of the new park at 3301 Middle Road in Bowmanville, based on Clarington’s Park Naming Policy; That Council direct staff to install a memorial bench, in a location meaningful to the family, in recognition of Spencer McCracken, a Bowmanville resident who tragically died in a traffic accident and received an outpouring of community support for memorial recognition; and that the $3,107.50 fee for the bench be waived; and That all interested parties listed in Report CAO-003-24, and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.

That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2024-043, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on the 23rd day of September, 2024; and That the said by-law be approved.

That the meeting adjourn at 8:15 p.m.