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Special Council Meeting
Minutes
Date: February 27, 2023
Time: 2:09 PM
Location: Council Chambers or Microsoft Teams
Municipal Administrative Centre
40 Temperance Street, 2nd Floor
Bowmanville, Ontario
Members Present: Mayor A. Foster, Councillor G. Anderson, Councillor L. Rang,
Councillor C. Traill, Councillor W. Woo, Councillor M. Zwart
Regrets: Councillor S. Elhajjeh
Staff Present: R. Maciver, T. Pinn, C. Salazar, J. Newman, L. Patenaude
Other Staff Present: L. Backus, J. O'Meara, A. Tapp, N. Zambri
1. Call to Order
Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 2.09 p.m.
2. Moment of Reflection
Councillor Zwart led the meeting in a moment of reflection.
3. Land Acknowledgement Statement
Councillor Zwart recited the meeting in the Land Acknowledgement Statement.
4. Declaration of Interest
There were no disclosures of interest stated at this meeting.
5. Presentations/Delegations
5.1 Ari Soberano, 3253 Liberty Street North Limited Partnership, Regarding
PDS-009-23 Housing Pledge 13,000 Units by 2031 in Response to Minister's
Order
Ari Soberano, 3253 Liberty Street North Limited Partnership was present via
electronic means, Regarding PDS-009-23 Housing Pledge 13,000 Units by 2031
in Response to Minister's Order. Ari was present on behalf of the landowners in
the Soper Springs Secondary Plan. A. Soberano provided an overview of the
timeline of both the Soper Creek Subwatershed Study and Soper Springs
Secondary Plan.
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Ari expressed concerns regarding Staff availability and meeting deadlines. A.
Soberano questioned the status of the application and the next steps. Ari stated
that it is unfair for Staff to delay the Secondary Plan and requested Committee to
instruct Staff to adhere to the schedule initially put forward to allow for completion
by September 2023. A. Soberano also requested that Council include Soper
Springs as part of the 13,000 units pledge and answered questions from
Members of Committee.
5.2 Mustafa Ghassan, Delta Urban Inc., Regarding PDS-009-23 Housing Pledge
13,000 Units by 2031 in Response to Minister's Order
Mastafa Ghassan, Delta Urban Inc., was present via electronic means regarding
Report PDS-009-23 Housing Pledge 13, 000 Units by 2031 in Response to
Minister's Order. Mastafa was present on behalf of the Farewell Heights
Landowners Group, who make up approximately 75 per cent of the lands in the
Farewell Heights Secondary Plan. M. Ghassan thanked Staff for their time and
effort in creating the report and meeting provincial guidelines. Mastafa confirmed
that Farewell Heights can contribute to the pledge and added that they are
confident they can provide homes by 2031. M. Ghassan provided an overview of
the development and existing infrastructure and noted that 800 homes can start
to be built immediately provided they have received all approvals. Mastafa
explained that they are working with Staff to initiate the Secondary Plan and are
hopeful it will start in the next couple of months and be completed within a year
timeframe. M. Ghassan concluded by explaining they have engaged Regional
Staff to understand the servicing requirements in the area.
6. Staff Reports
6.1 PDS-009-23 Housing Pledge for 13,000 Units by 2031 in Response to
Minister's Order
Resolution # C-046-23
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That Report PDS-009-23 Housing Pledge for 13,000 Units by 2031 in Response
to Minister's Order, and any related delegations and communication items, be
received;
That the action items in Report PDS-009-23 (Attachment 1), be endorsed as
Clarington's Housing Pledge to support the acceleration of housing supply in
Ontario, subject to the following conditions:
a. That the Province and the Durham Region deliver the infrastructure
improvements to support the Provincial target of 13,000 units for
Clarington by 2031;
b. That the Municipality not be penalized financially or otherwise, for
failing to meet the identified as the housing targets are subject to
market conditions, supply, labour issues, etc.; and
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c. That the Province consults and engages with local municipalities on
future legislative changes in order to understand the financial and
logistical implications to deliver housing units quickly;
That a copy of this report and Council's resolution be sent to the Honourable
Minister Steve Clark, Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing by March 1, 2023,
and a copy also be sent to the Region of Durham, area municipalities and the
AMO; and
That the Mayor be authorized to sign the Clarington Housing Pledge on behalf of
Council.
Carried
7. Confirming By-law
Resolution # C-047-23
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2023-013, being a by-law to confirm
the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a special
meeting held on the 27th day of February, 2023; and
That the said by-law be approved.
Carried
8. Adjournment
Resolution # C-048-23
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That the meeting adjourn at 2.49 p.m.
Carried
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