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Council Minutes
Date: May 15, 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 S. Elhajjeh,
Councillor C. Traill, Councillor W. Woo, Councillor M. Zwart
Regrets: Councillor L. Rang
Staff Present: M. Dempster, J. Gallagher, G. Acorn, R. Maciver, B. Novak,
T. Pinn, C. Salazar, D. Speed, J. Gallagher, M. Chambers
1. Call to Order
Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Moment of Reflection
Councillor Traill led the meeting in a moment of reflection.
3. Land Acknowledgement Statement
Councillor Traill recited the Land Acknowledgement Statement.
4. Declaration of Interest
5. Announcements
Members of Council announced upcoming community events and matters of
community interest.
6. Presentations / Delegations
6.1 Delegation of Diana Stephenson, Orono BIA, regarding Report PWD-004-23 -
Orono Parking Study
Diana Stephenson, Orono BIA, was present regarding Report PWD-004-23 -
Orono Parking Study. Diana explained that parking has been a long-time concern
in downtown Orono. D. Stephenson noted that it is becoming increasingly difficult
for vehicles to park downtown and accommodate the residents that live downtown
in the apartments and who often have two, or three, vehicles. Diana wanted to
address the latest study and note some concerns. D. Stephenson addressed the
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parking spaces inventoried and noted that the fairgrounds were included, and that
people will not park and walk from the fairgrounds to the downtown businesses.
Diana added that only the spaces around Church Street should be included
parking spot inventory. D. Stephenson noted that the study took place on a
Monday between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. and that some businesses are closed
on Mondays and do not open before 10:00 a.m. Diana added that January does
not give an accurate view of parking and noted there are also accessibility and
mobility concerns with snow clearing and the snowbanks. D. Stephenson
explained that the residents of the apartments downtown Orono will often park
overnight, and the vehicles will stay in the downtown spots all day. Diana stated
that they have spoken to Municipal Law Enforcement and have asked for
increased enforcement, but this is not a long-term solution. Additionally, the BIA
has proposed parking spots with a 10 to 15 minutes time limit. Diana concluded by
noting that, although Orono is growing, many businesses are still dealing with the
loss after COVID and are asking that if additional studies are done that the
concerns of the BIA are considered. D. Stephenson answered questions from the
Members of Council.
7. Reports/Correspondence Related to Presentations/Delegations
8. Consideration of Minutes
8.1 Adoption of Minutes of Previous Council Minutes
8.1.1 Minutes of a regular meeting of Council dated May 1, 2023
Resolution # C-070-23
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That the minutes of a regular meeting dated May 1, 2023, be approved
Carried
8.2 Advisory Committee Minutes
8.2.1 Minutes of the Clarington Heritage Committee dated March 22, 2023
8.2.2 Minutes of the Clarington Agricultural Committee dated April 13, 2023
8.2.3 Minutes of the Clarington Diversity Committee dated April 27, 2023
Resolution # C-071-23
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That Advisory Committee Minutes Items 8.2.1 to 8.2.3, be approved on consent.
Carried
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8.3 Standing Committee Minutes
8.3.1 Minutes of the Special General Government Committee meeting dated April
27, 2023
8.3.2 Minutes of the Joint General Government and Planning and Development
Committees meeting dated May 8, 2023
Resolution # C-072-23
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That Standing Committee Minutes Items 8.3.1 and 8.3.2, be approved on consent.
Carried
9. Communications
9.1 Jim Gorry, Kirk Kemp, Eric Kemp, Byron Kemp, and Jake VanHaverbeke -
Lakeshore Cider Inc., regarding a request for a By the Glass Licence
Endorsement
Resolution # C-073-23
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That the Council of the Municipality of Clarington supports the issuance of the By -
the -Glass Endorsement for Lakeshore Cider located at 201 Regional Road 42,
Newcastle, at Algoma Orchards.
Carried
10. Staff Reports and Staff Memos
11. Business Arising from Procedural Notice of Motion
12. Unfinished Business
13. Confidential Items
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14. By-laws
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14.1 2023-032 - Being a By-law Governing the Emergency and Fire Services
14.2 2023-033 - Being a by-law to govern the proceedings of the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington, its General Government Committee, its Planning
and Development Committee, and Advisory Committees and Boards, and to
repeal By-law 2021-054
Resolution # C-074-23
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2023-032 and 2023-033; and
That the said by-laws be approved.
Carried
15. Procedural Notices of Motion (For Consideration at Subsequent Meeting)
16. Questions to Department Heads / Request for Staff Report(s)
16.1 Enforcement of Sports Fields being used as Off -Leash Dog Parks
Councillor Woo enquired about what can be done about the increasing use of
sports fields as off -leash dog park areas and owners not picking up after their pets.
16.2 Paving Front and Side Yards
Mayor Foster requested that there be increased communication for the
homeowners who are in contradiction of the by-laws by paving and using
stonework to extend driveways onto front and side yards.
16.3 Landscaping on Boulevards
Councillor Anderson enquired about enforcement of landscaping on boulevards
and if there is a possibility of reviewing the current policy or by-law.
17. Confirming By -Law
Resolution # C-075-23
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2023-034, being a by-law to confirm the
proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting
held on the 15th day of May, 2023; and
That the said by-law be approved.
Carried
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18. Adjournment
Resolution # C-076-23
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the meeting adjourn at 7:19 p.m.
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