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Special Planning and Development Committee
Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
April 24, 2023
5:00 p.m.
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 L. Rang, Councillor C. Traill, Councillor W. Woo,
Councillor M. Zwart
Staff Present: M. Dempster, J. Newman, L. Patenaude C. Salazar, A. Tapp, L.
Backus, K. Richardson, T. Pinn, G. Acorn
Other Staff Present: T. Ricciardi, T. Webster, S. Allin, E. Corsi, A. Burke, J. O'Meara
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1. Call to Order
Councillor Anderson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. Land Acknowledgement Statement
Councillor Traill led the meeting in the Land Acknowledgement Statement.
3. Declaration of Interest
There were no disclosures of interest stated at this meeting.
4. Presentations/Delegations
4.1 Presentation by John Presta, P. Eng., MPA, Commissioner, Works, Ramesh
Jagannathan, Director, Transportation and Field Services, and Gioseph
Anello, Director, Waste Management Services, Region of Durham,
Regarding Overview of the Works Department
John Presta, P. Eng., MPA, Commissioner, Works, Ramesh Jagannathan,
Director, Transportation and Field Services, and Gioseph Anello, Director, Waste
Management Services, Region of Durham, were present via electronic means to
provide an overview of the Works Department. Using an electronic presentation,
John stated their purpose and provided an overview of the municipal and
environmental services. J. Presta provided a summary of the Municipality of
Clarington water supply and sanitary sewerage system.
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John provided an overview of the Courtice and Bowmanville water supply and
sanitary sewage projects along with the Newcastle and Orono water supply
projects. Ramesh Jagannathan, Director of Transportation, and Field Services,
outlined the Transportation and Field Services Department, projects, and
forecasted construction funding for major road capital projects. Ramesh provided
an overview of Vision Zero.
Suspend the Rules
Resolution # PD-035-23
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Mayor Foster
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the presentation for an
additional 5 minutes.
Carried
Gioseph Anello, Director of Waste Management Services, provided an overview
of the Waste Management Services Department and John Presta outlined the
corporate infrastructure and strategic business services. John, Ramesh, and
Gioseph answered questions from Members of Committee.
Resolution # PD-036-23
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That the Presentation by John Presta, P. Eng., MPA, Commissioner, Works,
Ramesh Jagannathan, Director, Transportation, and Field Services, and Gioseph
Anello, Director, Waste Management Services, Regarding Overview of the Works
Department, be received with thanks.
Carried
4.2 Delegation by Kim Maxwell and Ron Strike, Valleys 2000, Regarding Report
PDS-030-23 Project Update - Bowmanville Zoo Lands Concept Plan
Kim Maxwell, Vice President, and Ron Strike, President, Valleys 2000 were
present regarding Report PDS-030-23 Project Update - Bowmanville Zoo Lands
Concept Plan. Ron thanked Councillor Rang for his contributions to the
Committee and provided an overview of the Board, mandate, and projects. R.
Strike stated they've reviewed Staff Report PDS-030-23 and are pleased with the
recommendations. Kim outlined the proposal presented to Council in May 2022
and the Charette workshop.
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Suspend the Rules
Resolution # PD-037-23
Moved by Councillor Rang
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to extend the delegation for an
additional 5 minutes.
Carried
Using an electronic presentation, Kim explained the vision and design features
for the lands. Ron outlined their fundraising efforts and the next steps. Kim and
Ron answered questions from Members of Committee.
4.3 Delegation by Libby Racansky, Regarding Report PDS-022-23 Zoning By-
law Amendment Application for 14 Single Detached Dwellings in the
Hancock Neighbourhood, Courtice and PDS-026-23 Parks, Recreation, and
Culture Master Plan
Libby Racansky was present via electronic means regarding Reports PDS -022-
23 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 14 Single Detached Dwellings in
the Hancock Neighbourhood, Courtice and PDS-026-23 Parks, Recreation, and
Culture Master Plan. Using an electronic presentation, Libby expressed concerns
regarding the development being located on an unconfined aquifer and explained
that the development will cause more flooding in the area. L. Racansky noted
various sections of the Environmental Impact Study expressing concerns for the
sensitive species, drainage, light, and noise. Libby explained that green
infrastructure (forests, wetlands, streams) should be maintained and expressed
concerns regarding the Hancock Neighbourhood Park, as it is not sufficient for
the existing population and is always damp. L. Racansky stated that the wetland
located in the north part of the plan, requires berms, trees, shrubs, and tree
setbacks, and noted that the heritage property should be protected.
4.4 Delegation by Scott Waterhouse, GHD, Regarding Report PDS-022-23
Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 14 Single Detached Dwellings in
the Hancock Neighbourhood, Courtice
Scott Waterhouse, GHD, was present regarding Report PDS-022-23 Zoning By-
law Amendment Application for 14 Single Detached Dwellings in the Hancock
Neighbourhood and stated that Headgate Developments are supportive of the
recommendations.
4.5 Delegation by Kirk Kemp, Regarding Report PDS-028-23 Secondary Plan
Program Update
Kirk Kemp was present regarding Report PDS-028-23 Secondary Plan Program
Update. Kirk explained the background of the Courtice waterfront development.
K. Kemp expressed confidence in working with Staff to develop a park that is
special for the community.
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Kirk stated that they are hopeful for skating opportunities to make the park useful
for four seasons. K. Kemp requested a motion to direct the CAO and Solicitor to
enter a formal discussion that will advance the development and answered
questions from Members of Committee.
Recess
Resolution # PD-038-23
Moved by Councillor Rang
Seconded by Mayor Foster
That the Committee recess.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 7:42 p.m. with Councillor Anderson in the Chair.
5. Reports/Correspondence Related to Presentations/Delegations
5.1 PDS-030-23 Project Update – Bowmanville Zoo Lands Park Concept
Resolution # PD-039-23
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That Report PDS-030-23, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received for information;
That the Bowmanville Zoo Lands Park Concept Plan be included as part of the
proposed Parks Recreation and Culture Master Plan;
That staff be authorized to further the design and assess the feasibility, scope,
associated costs and phasing of the implementation by extending the scope of
work of the consultants and that the cost be covered by the Planning and
Infrastructure Services 2023 Consulting budget; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-030-28 be advised of Council’s
decision.
Carried
6. Planning Services Department Reports
6.1 PDS-022-23 Zoning By-law Amendment Application for 14 Single Detached
Dwellings in the Hancock Neighbourhood, Courtice
Resolution # PD-040-23
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That Report PDS-022-23 and any related communication items, be received;
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That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Headgate
Developments Inc. for 14 single detached dwellings on Blocks 6 and 7, Plan
40M2726 be approved and the By-law in Attachment 1 to Report PDS-022-23 be
passed;
That the Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development and Municipal
Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PDS 022-023
and Council’s decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-022-23 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
Carried
6.2 PDS-025-23 Wilmot Creek Neighbourhood Secondary Plan –
Recommendation Report for Official Plan Amendment 130
Resolution # PD-041-23
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That Report PDS-025-23 and any related delegations or communication items be
received;
That Official Plan Amendment 130 (OPA 130) to include the Wilmot Creek
Neighbourhood Secondary Plan (Secondary Plan) in the Clarington Official Plan
be adopted;
That upon adoption by Council, the Secondary Plan be implemented by staff as
Council’s policy on land use and planning matters and through the capital budget
program;
That the Director of Planning and Infrastructure Services be authorized to finalize
the form and content of OPA 130, the Secondary Plan and the Sustainability
Guidelines resulting from Council’s consideration, public participation, agency
comments and technical considerations;
That the Sustainability Guidelines appended to the Secondary Plan be approved
and be used by staff to guide development applications and public projects;
That the Director of Planning and Infrastructure Services be authorized to
execute any agreements to implement the Secondary Plan once adopted by
Council;
That OPA 130 be forwarded to the Region of Durham for approval; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-025-23 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decisions.
Carried
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6.3 PSD-026-23 Parks, Recreation, and Culture Master Plan
Resolution # PD-042-23
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That Report PDS-026-23, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received for information.
That in accordance with Council Resolution JC-037-23, staff be authorized to
single source this project;
That Councillor Rang be appointed to the Technical Steering Committee to be
established for the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Master Plan project;
That the budget for any additional funding required to complete the Planning
legislation component of the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Master Plan,
including the implementation of Bill 23, be taken from the account for the Official
Plan Review; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-026-23 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
Carried
6.4 PDS-028-23 Secondary Plan Program Update
Resolution # PD-043-23
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That Report PDS-028-23 and any related delegations or communication items,
be received for information.
Carried
6.5 PDS-029-23 Project Update – Courtice Transit-Oriented Community and GO
Station Area Secondary Plan, Courtice – GO Train Extension to
Bowmanville
Resolution # PD-044-23
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That Report PDS-029-23, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received for information.
Carried
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7. Confidential Items
8. Adjournment
Resolution # PD-045-23
Moved by Mayor Foster
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the meeting adjourn at 8:33 p.m.
Carried