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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-05-15• Cbrington If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Co-ordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131 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 Clariwmn May 15, 2023 Council Minutes 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 2 Clariwmn May 15, 2023 Council Minutes 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 3 Clariwmn 14. By-laws May 15, 2023 Council Minutes 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 10 Clariwmn 18. Adjournment Resolution # C-076-23 Moved by Councillor Anderson Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh That the meeting adjourn at 7:19 p.m. Carried May 15, 2023 Council Minutes 5