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Council Minutes
Minutes of the first meeting of Council held on November 21, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. in the
Council Chambers.
Date: November 21, 2022
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Council Chambers, 2nd Floor
Municipal Administrative Centre
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, Ontario
Members Present: Mayor A. Foster, Councillor G. Anderson, Councillor S. Elhajjeh,
Councillor L. Rang, Councillor C. Traill, Councillor W. Woo,
Councillor M. Zwart
Staff Present: M. Dempster, G. Acorn, S. Brake, M. Machacek, R. Maciver,
M. Perini, T. Pinn, C. Salazar, J. Gallagher, M. Chambers
1. Flag Party Procession - Royal Canadian Air Cadets Squadron 172
The Royal Canadian Air Cadets Squadron 172 led the 2022-2026 Municipality of
Clarington Council -Elect into the Council Chambers with the Flag Party Procession.
2. O'Canada - Lindsay Dickson
Lindsay Dickson sang O'Canada.
3. Call to Order
June Gallagher, Municipal Clerk, called the meeting to order and extended
congratulations to Members of Council -Elect.
4. Moment of Reflection
Councillor -Elect Woo led the meeting in a moment of reflection.
5. Land Acknowledgement Statement
Councillor -Elect Anderson recited the Land Acknowledgement Statement.
6. Smudge Ceremony and Honour Song - Kim Wheatley, Anishinaabe Cultural
Consultant and Traditional Knowledge Keeper
Kim Wheatley, Anishinaabe Cultural Consultant and Traditional Knowledge Keeper,
performed a Smudge Ceremony and Honour Song.
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7. Swearing -In Ceremony - June Gallagher, Municipal Clerk
The Municipal Clerk administered the Oath of Office to Mayor -Elect Adrian Foster.
The Municipal Clerk then administered the Oath of Office to the following:
Granville Anderson - Regional Councillor Ward 1 & 2
Sami Elhajjeh - Local Councillor Ward 1
Lloyd Rang - Local Councillor Ward 2
Corinna Traill - Local Councillor Ward 3
Willie Woo - Regional Councillor Ward 3 & 4
Margaret Zwart - Local Councillor Ward 4
The Municipal Clerk declared the Council of the Municipality of Clarington for the
term 2022 to 2026 to be organized.
8. Presentation of the Chain of Office
Ron Hooper, Former Councillor Ward 2, came forward to bestow the Chain of
Office upon Mayor Foster.
Mayor Foster presented Ron and Joan Hooper with a token of appreciation for Ron
Hooper's many years of service to the community.
June Gallagher turned the meeting over to Mayor Foster.
9. Remarks
9.1 MPP David Piccini, Recorded Greetings
MPP David Piccini provided recorded greetings and congratulations to the
Members of Council.
9.2 Regional Chair -Elect, John Henry
Regional Chair -Elect, John Henry, welcomed everyone and congratulated the new
Members of Council. Chair Henry is looking forward to working with both Staff and
the Members of Council. Chair Henry provided an update on some of the key
programs and initiatives that will impact Region of Durham and Municipality of
Clarington including Lakeshore East GO, Leaf Program, Low Carbon Fleet, Transit
Improvements and Sustainability Initiatives. Chair Henry noted that the Region of
Durham to continue to work with Municipality and Clarington and community
partners on these key initiatives. Chair Henry concluded by reminding the
Members of Council of the importance of family and focusing on the future of the
community in Clarington and the Region of Durham. Chair Henry added that this is
an exciting time for the Municipality of Clarington and wished everyone a wonderful
evening.
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10. Inaugural Address - His Worship Mayor Adrian Foster
Mayor Adrian Foster thanked and congratulated the new Members of Council.
Mayor Foster echoed Chair Henry's remarks on the importance of family and
thanked all of the families and Staff for the last four years. Mayor Foster noted that
there are great things to come in this next term of Council and is looking forward to
both Staff and the Members of Council working together. Mayor Foster concluded
by acknowledging Kathleen Flynn, School Board Trustee and former Mayor John
Mutton who were present this evening.
11. Declarations of Interest
There were no declarations of interest stated at the meeting.
12. Communications
13. Staff Reports
13.1 Report LGS-016-22 -Appointment of Deputy Mayor and the Designation of
Members of Council as Department Liaisons
Resolution # C-203-22
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That Report LGS-016-22, and any related communication items, be received;
That the following Members of Council be designated as the Department Liaisons
for the term ending November 14, 2026:
Planning and Infrastructure Services
Councillor Anderson
Public Works Department
Councillor Zwart
Emergency and Fire Services Department
Councillor Elhajjeh
Community Services Department
Councillor Woo
Legislative Services Department
Councillor Traill
Financial Services Department
Councillor Rang
That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-016-22, and any delegations, be
advised of Council's decision.
Carried
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Resolution # C-204-22
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Rang
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That, in accordance with Section 226 of the Municipal Act, 2001, c.25, and Section
3.2 of the Procedural By-law, during the four-year term of Council (2023-2026),
Region Councillor Wards 1 and 2 and Regional Councillor Wards 3 and 4 be
appointed as the Deputy Mayor for the Municipality of Clarington on an alternating
year about schedule beginning with Councillor Woo, Regional Councillor Wards 3
and 4.
Carried
14. Confirming By -Law
Resolution # C-205-22
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2022-053, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting
held on the 21 st day of November 2022; and
That the said by-law be approved.
Carried
15. Adjournment
Resolution # C-206-22
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That the meeting adjourn at 7.48 p.m.
Carried
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