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 (23 motions)
21 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That Report PDS-008-23 and any related communication items, be received; That the municipally-initiated Official Plan Amendment 132 (OPA 132) in response to Bill 13, Supporting People and Business Act , 2021, be adopted; That the Director of Planning and Infrastructure Services be authorized to finalize the form and content of OPA 132, resulting from Council's consideration, public participation, agency comments and technical considerations; That Council pass a by-law to delegate to the Director of Planning and Infrastructure Services the following additional Functions: Removal of Holding “H” Symbols; Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendments; and Housekeeping By-laws for the purposes of making clerical or other changes to assist in the interpretation of a Zoning By-law. That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-008-23 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the Delegation by Carion Fenn, Carion Fenn Foundation/Durham Black Network, regarding Black History Month, be received with thanks.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Rang
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the delegation for an additional 2 minutes.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Rang
Carried
That the Delegation by Wendy Bracken, regarding an Update of the Proposed Clear Bag Pilot in Clarington, be received with thanks.
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Rang
Carried
That the delegation by Linda Gasser, Regarding an Update on the Proposed Clear Bag Pilot in Clarington, be received; That Clarington Council is vehemently opposed to the termination of the clear bag pilot as well as the removal of the reduction of bag limit from 3 – 4; and That this resolution be forwarded to the Region of Durham. Yes (6) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, and Councillor Woo Absent (1) Councillor Elhajjeh
Moved by Councillor Zwart, seconded by Councillor Rang
Carried
In favour (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Rang, Councillor Traill, Councillor Woo, Councillor Zwart
That Communication Items 8.1 and 8.3, be approved in accordance with the agenda.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Rang
Carried
That Correspondence Item 8.2, Libby Racansky, Regarding Flooding in Courtice, be
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo
Referred
That Correspondence Item 8.4, Hydro One/Ontario Power Generation - Notice of Commencement and Invitation to Community Open House for Connect New Darlington Project, be
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Referred
Whereas the noise from gravel trucks early in the morning and on the weekends along Durham Regional Road 3 is disturbing the residents in the Hamlet of Enniskillen; and Whereas the heavy truck traffic is due to the transportation of construction materials to support housing construction west of Clarington, that is being prioritized by the Provincial government, and Whereas we do not wish to restrict commercial traffic to certain roads or times but wish to respect the neighbourhoods and safety of local residents, Now therefore be it resolved that we call upon the Province to make an alternate route available, namely the 407, as free to use for trucks carrying aggregates in North Durham for the period of one year; and That this resolution be forwarded to the Ministry of Transportation and Local MPPs. Yes (6) Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart, Councillor Rang, and Councillor Woo Absent (1) Councillor Elhajjeh
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Rang
Carried
That Items 9.2.1 to 9.2.4 be approved in accordance with the agenda.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That Items 9.3.1 and 9.3.3 be approved in accordance with the agenda.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
That Report FSD-007-23 be received for information.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Rang
Carried
That Staff be directed to bring forward a report to compare the remuneration of Council Members with Members of other municipalities.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Traill
Carried
That Report CAO-004-23 and any related communication items, be received; That Report CAO-004-23 be placed on the Municipal website to meet AODA requirements; and That all interested parties listed in Report CAO-004-23 be notified of Council’s decision.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That Report CAO-005-23 be received for information.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Rang
Carried
That Committee recess for their one hour scheduled break at 11:50 a.m.
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Rang
Carried
That Report CAO-006-23 and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Staff pause the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre project due to significant cost escalation; That Staff expedite the development of our Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plans to inform how best to utilize the previously approved debenture to enhance the recreation and culture offerings available in Clarington; That Staff be directed to prepare a design and costing proposal to create an outdoor refrigerated skating surface (trail and/or pad) with a budget not to exceed $20 million of the funds earmarked for the South Bowmanville Recreation Complex; That a central skating location be explored first, with a Western (Courtice) and Eastern (Newcastle/Orono) to be considered based on budgetary feasibility; That the changes in the project scope be funded by the previously approved debenture and development charges for the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre; and That all interested parties listed in Report CAO-006-23 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to speak to the foregoing Resolution #JC-037-23 for a second time.
Moved by Councillor Rang, seconded by Mayor Foster
Carried
That Report CAO-007-23 and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That the policy attached to Report CAO-007-23, as Attachment 1, be approved; That Staff be directed to create a comprehensive book of business to support the Naming Rights, Sponsorship and Advertising Policy; That staff be directed to create a Dedication and Civic Recognition program aimed at providing a means to recognize individuals and organizations for outstanding contributions to the community; That Council revoke the existing Policy for Naming of Facilities; and That all interested parties listed in Report CAO-007-23 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That Memo-008-23 be received; and That the By-law attached, as Attachment 1, appointing David Speed as the Director of Emergency and Fire Services and Fire Chief, be approved.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Woo
Carried
That the meeting adjourn at 2:00 p.m.
Moved by Mayor Foster, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
That Report PDS-008-23 and any related communication items, be received; That the municipally-initiated Official Plan Amendment 132 (OPA 132) in response to Bill 13, Supporting People and Business Act, 2021, be adopted; That the Director of Planning and Infrastructure Services be authorized to finalize the form and content of OPA 132, resulting from Council's consideration, public participation, agency comments and technical considerations; That Council pass a by-law to delegate to the Director of Planning and Infrastructure Services the following additional Functions: Removal of Holding “H” Symbols; Temporary Use Zoning By-law Amendments; and Housekeeping By-laws for the purposes of making clerical or other changes to assist in the interpretation of a Zoning By-law; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-008-23 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision.
Moved by Councillor Woo, seconded by Councillor Zwart
Carried
Whereas the noise from gravel trucks early in the morning and on the weekends along Durham Regional Road 3 is disturbing the residents in the Hamlet of Enniskillen; Whereas the heavy truck traffic is due to the transportation of construction materials to support housing construction west of Clarington, that is being prioritized by the Provincial government, and Whereas we do not wish to restrict commercial traffic to certain roads or times but wish to respect the neighbourhoods and safety of local residents, Now therefore be it resolved that we call upon the Province to make an alternate route available, namely the 407, as free to use for trucks carrying aggregates in North Durham for the period of one year; and That this resolution be forwarded to the Ministry of Transportation and Local MPPs. Yes (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Rang, Councillor Traill, Councillor Woo, and Councillor Zwart Absent (1): Councillor Elhajjeh
Moved by Councillor Anderson, seconded by Councillor Rang