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Council Minutes
Date: March 13, 2023
Time: 6:30 p.m.
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 C. Traill,
Councillor M. Zwart, Councillor W. Woo, Councillor L. Rang,
Councillor S. Elhajjeh
Staff Present: M. Dempster, K. Ferguson, R. Maciver, B. Novak, T. Pinn, C.
Salazar, D. Speed, J. Gallagher, L. Patenaude
Other Staff Present: J. O'Meara
1. Call to Order
Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
2. Moment of Reflection
Councillor Anderson led the meeting in a moment of reflection.
3. Land Acknowledgement Statement
Councillor Anderson recited the Land Acknowledgement Statement.
4. Declaration of Interest
There were no disclosures of interest stated at the meeting.
5. Announcements
Members of Council announced upcoming community events and matters of
community interest.
6. Presentations / Delegations (10 minute time limit)
6.1 Presentation to Acknowledge the Retirement of Jaki MacKinnon, Bethesda
House
Mayor Foster presented a certificate of acknowledgement for the retirement of
Jaki MacKinnon, Bethesda House.
Councillor Traill left the meeting at 6:48 p.m.
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6.2 Presentation of the 2022 Clarington Golf Classic Proceeds to the
Bowmanville Hospital Foundation
Mayor Foster presented the 2022 Golf Classic Proceeds to the Bowmanville
Hospital Foundation.
Councillor Traill rejoined the meeting at 6:53 p.m.
6.3 Delegation by Libby Racansky, Regarding Item 8.2 of the Joint Committees
Minutes dated February 27, 2023
Libby Racansky was present, via electronic means, regarding Item 8.2 of the
Joint Committees Minutes dated February 27, 2023. Libby explained that
additional developments will create unhealthy, unsafe environmental impacts on
residents and financial stress on taxpayers. L. Racansky expressed
disappointment that Council didn't support the request to protect the Heritage
Farmhouse in the Hancock Neighbourhood. Libby stated concerns regarding
gutters, downspouts, and flooding the sidewalks, roads, and ditches, in the Claret
subdivision. L. Racansky stated that an open house for a new transmission line
could help the Darlington ward and suggested that Council request financial help
from the federal government for the crucial issues referred to CLOCA. L.
Racansky explained that the funds could help with downspouts, berms, trees,
ditches, salt, eco-passages, and crosswalk improvements, and answered
questions from Members of Committee.
Resolution # C-049-23
Moved by Councillor Rang
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That the Delegation of Libby Racansky, Regarding Item 8.2 of the Joint
Committees Minutes dated February 27, 2023, be received with thanks.
Carried
7. Reports/Correspondence Related to Presentations/Delegations
8. Consideration of Minutes
Resolution # C-050-23
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That Items 8.1.1, 8.1.2, 8.2.1, 8.2.2, 8.2.3, 8.3.1, and 8.3.2, be received on
consent.
Carried
8.1 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Meeting(s)
8.1.1 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council dated February 13, 2023
8.1.2 Minutes of a special meeting dated February 27, 2023
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8.2 Advisory Committee Minutes
8.2.1 Minutes of the Newcastle Arena Board dated February 7, 2023
8.2.2 Minutes of the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee dated February
8, 2023
8.2.3 Minutes of the Clarington Diversity Committee dated February 23, 2023
8.3 Standing Committee Minutes
8.3.1 Minutes of the Joint General Government and Planning and Development
Committee dated February 27, 2023
8.3.2 Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee Meeting dated March
6, 2023
9. Communications
10. Staff Reports and Staff Memos
11. Business Arising from Procedural Notice of Motion
12. Unfinished Business
13. Confidential Items
14. By-laws
Resolution # C-051-23
Moved by Councillor Rang
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2023-014 to 2023-020., and
That the said by-laws be approved.
Carried
14.1 2023-014 - By-law Being a by-law to delegate authority to the Director of
Planning and Infrastructure Services
14.2 2023-015 - Being a by-law to establish certain lands as public highways
14.3 2023-016 - Being a By-law to amend Traffic By-law No. 2014-059
14.4 2023-017 - Being a by-law to appoint a Director of Emergency and Fire
Services/Fire Chief for the Municipality of Clarington, and to repeal By-law
2021-068 which appointed Mariano Perini
14.5 2023-018 - Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
14.6 2023-019 - being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
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14.7 2023-020 - Being a by-law to establish, lay out and dedicate certain lands as
public highways in the Municipality of Clarington, to assume certain streets
within Clarington as public highways in Clarington, and to name them
15. Procedural Notices of Motion (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
16. Questions to Department Heads / Request for Staff Report(s)
16.1 Newcastle School (Councillor Zwart)
Suspend the Rules
Resolution # C-052-23
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow the introduction of a New
Business item regarding a Newcastle School.
Carried
Resolution # C-053-23
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Woo
Whereas the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPRDSB) has decided
to move younger students to the Pines Senior Public School (PSPS) on Highway
35/115 due to over -capacity issues (209 students above capacity with 11
portables);
And whereas the speed limit on Highway 35/115 is 90 km/hr, while most school
zones are 40 km/hr;
And whereas younger students, including those with special needs, are at a
higher risk of possibly fleeing from the classroom, which puts them at risk to
Highway 35/115 road dangers;
And whereas housing development is anticipated to add an additional 1,300 units
into the catchment by 2027, with the potential to generate an additional 230
students;
And whereas the increased enrolment is also impacting the development and
maintenance of physical buildings and playground stability, as well as creating
transportation issues;
And whereas the building of a new school in Newcastle would resolve these
issues and protect Clarington children;
And whereas the KPRDSB has resubmitted a Capital Priorities funding Request
to the Ministry of Education for a Kindergarten to Grade 12 school in Newcastle;
Now therefore be it resolved-
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That the Municipality of Clarington supports the KPRDSB's funding
request to the Ministry of Education for a K-12 school in Newcastle; and
That this resolution be forwarded to the Minister of Education, Honourable
Stephen Lecce, and local MPP, David Piccini.
Yes (7): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Traill, Councillor Zwart,
Councillor Woo, Councillor Rang, and Councillor Elhajjeh
Carried on a recorded vote (7 to 0)
16.2 West Side Drive Extension (Councillor Rang)
Councillor Rang asked for an update on the West Side Drive extension.
16.3 OLT Appeals (Councillor Anderson)
Councillor Anderson asked for an update on the process for defending OLT
appeals.
16.4 Bowmanville Avenue Off -Ramp (Councillor Traill)
Councillor Traill asked for an update on the timing of improving the Bowmanville
Avenue off -ramp.
16.5 Allocating Money to Community Halls (Councillor Woo)
Councillor Woo asked for an update on the process of allocating funds to
Community Halls.
17. Confirming By -Law
Resolution # C-054-23
Moved by Councillor Rang
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2023-020, being a by-law to confirm
the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular
meeting held on the 13th day of, 2023; and
That the said by-law be approved.
Carried
18. Adjournment
Resolution # C-055-23
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the meeting adjourn at 7.48 p.m.
Carried
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