HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-05-01 Special Meeting Minutes
Special Council
Minutes
May 1 , 2019
- 1 -
If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility
Co-ordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131
Minutes of a special meeting of Council held on May 1, 2019, at 8:30 AM, in the
Clarington Public Library – Newcastle Branch.
Present Were: Mayor A. Foster, Councillor G. Anderson, Councillor R. Hooper,
Councillor J. Jones, Councillor J. Neal, Councillor M. Zwart
Regrets: Councillor C. Traill
Staff Present: A. Allison, S. Brake, T. Canella, J. Caruana, M. Marano,
R. Maciver, T. Pinn, M. Seaman, G. Weir, A. Greentree, L. Kent
1 Call to Order
Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 8:30 AM.
2 Declaration of Interest
None
3 Presentations
3.1 Peter Spratt, Facilitator, Bakertilly - Facilitation of Finalizing the Strategic
Plan Components
Mr. Spratt welcomed those present. He advised that the objective of today’s meeting it
to finalize the components of the Strategic Plan for the Municipality of Clarington.
Mr. Spratt reviewed the process to date, restated the draft priorities set during the
March 29th session (four (4) strategic themes / directions being: Engaged Communities,
Strong Economy, Sustainable Infrastructure Growth, and Legacy Projects). Mr. Spratt
highlighted the key objectives for this meeting.
Resolution #C-172-19
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Hooper
That the Strategic Priorities Chart (beginning on page 4 of the Agenda) be put on the
table for discussion and consideration.
Carried
Members discussed the draft recommended approach to achieve the goal of community
engagement. Mr. Allison confirmed that a formal policy on community engagement
would be a Council approved policy.
Special Council
Minutes
May 1 , 2019
- 2 -
Resolution #C-173-19
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Anderson
That bullet 1 in B.1 “Complete streetscape plan for Bowmanville (eg implement paving
rehabilitation in consultation with BIA)” be deleted and replaced with “Revisit revise
streetscapes for Courtice and Orono”
Motion Lost
Recess
Resolution #C-174-19
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
That Council recess for five minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 9:39 AM.
The members of Council discussed the options for proceeding with the meeting Agenda
and the best way to move forward to set the Strategic Plan.
Resolution #C-175-19
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Anderson
That Council approve the Strategic Priorities A, B and C, as drafted by Council during
the March 29, 2019 Strategic Plan Workshop, and as amended during the May 1, 2019
Strategic Plan Workshop, as Councils Goals for the 2019-2022, as follows:
1. Strategic Priorities
A. Engaged Communities
B. Strong Economy
C. Sustainable Infrastructure Growth
D. Legacy Projects
2. Preliminary goals for these priorities were identified by Council as follows:
A. Engaged Communities
A.1. Enhance two-way communication with community
A.2. Establish and develop a unique Clarington brand for promoting our
community
Special Council
Minutes
May 1 , 2019
- 3 -
B. Strong Economy
B.1. Complete the implementation of the Downtown Plans
B.2. Create partnerships in broadband expansion, working towards 100%
connectivity
B.3. Create partnerships to promote investment in infrastructure to make natural
gas more accessible
B.4. Expand our transportation network into commercial and industrial areas
B.5. Explore an economic development strategy/framework in collaboration with
the business community and other stakeholders
C. Sustainable Infrastructure Growth
C.1. Develop an Affordable Housing Policy
C.2. Develop a strategies for infrastructure investments, including employment
lands
Carried
Later in the Meeting
(See following motions)
Recess
Resolution #C-176-19
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
That Council recess for five minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 10:52 AM.
The foregoing Resolution C-175-19 was then put to a vote and Carried.
Resolution #C-177-19
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
That Council approve the Strategic Priority D, as drafted by Council during the
March 29, 2019 Strategic Plan Workshop, and as amended during the May 1, 2019
Strategic Plan Workshop, as Councils Goals for the 2019-2022, as follows:
Special Council
Minutes
May 1 , 2019
- 4 -
D. Legacy Projects
D.1. Clearly articulate our plans for:
a) Courtice waterfront
b) Port Darlington waterfront
D.2. Pursue a final decision from AECL and CNL respecting the disposition of
lands for the Port Granby Nature Reserve
D.3. Develop the concept, financing, project plan and potential construction
schedule for the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre for Council in 2019, for
consideration in the 2020 budget, with a design to follow
D.4 Articulate a vision of a Performing Arts space
D.5. Make a decision on Camp 30
Carried
Later in the Meeting
(See following motion)
Extend the Meeting
Resolution #C-178-19
Moved by Councillor Neal, seconded by Councillor Jones
That the meeting be extended by 15 minutes.
Carried
The foregoing Resolution #C-177-19 was then put to a vote and carried.
4 Confirming By-Law
Resolution #C-179-19
Moved by Councillor Hooper, seconded by Councillor Anderson
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2019-035, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a special meeting held on
the 1st day of May, 2019; and
That the said by-law be approved.
Carried