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Council Minutes
Date: December 18, 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 L. Rang, Councillor C. Traill, Councillor W. Woo,
Councillor M. Zwart
Staff Present: M. Dempster, J. Gallagher, G. Acorn, R. Maciver, L. Reck, L.
Patenaude, M. Pick, C. Salazar, A.Tapp
1. Call to Order
Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
2. Moment of Reflection
Councillor Elhajjeh led the meeting in a moment of reflection.
3. Land Acknowledgement Statement
Councillor Elhajjeh recited the Land Acknowledgement Statement.
4. Declaration of Interest
There were no disclosures of interest stated at this meeting.
5. Announcements
Members of Council announced upcoming community events and matters of
community interest.
6. Presentations / Delegations (10 minute time limit)
6.1 Frank Cerisano, CEO, Bowmanville Hospital Foundation, and Kirk Kemp,
We Care, We Can Campaign Chair, To Thank Council for the Budget
Allocation to the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation
Frank Cerisano, CEO, Bowmanville Hospital Foundation, and Kirk Kemp, We
Care, We Can Campaign were present to thank Council for the increased budget
allocation to the We Care, We Can Campaign, Bowmanville Hospital Foundation.
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6.2 Greg Gordon, Chair, and Phil Haylock, Vice Chair, Energy from Waste -
Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC), Regarding 2023
Annual EFW-WMAC Report
Greg Gordon, Chair, Energy from Waste - Waste Management Advisory
Committee (EFW-WMAC) was present regarding the 2023 Annual EFW-WMAC
Report. Greg outlined the current Committee membership and provided an
overview of their 2023 accomplishments and projects, including the Green Bin
Program expansion.
Resolution # C-157-23
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That the Delegation of Greg Gordon, Chair, Energy from Waste - Waste
Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC), and Frank Cerisano,
Bowmanville Hospital Foundation, and Kirk Kemp, We Can, We Care Campaign,
be received with thanks.
Carried
6.3 Mike Dunn, Structural Pest Management of Ontario, Regarding Report CSD-
003-23 Rodenticide Use in Municipal Facilities (Item 8.1 of the General
Government Committee Minutes dated December 4, 2023)
Mike Dunn, Structural Pest Management of Ontario notified the Clerk's Division
to withdraw the delegation.
6.4 Adrienne Butt, Regarding Report CSD-003-23 Rodenticide Use in Municipal
Facilities (Item 8.1 of the General Government Committee Minutes dated
December 4, 2023)
Adrienne Butt was present via electronic means regarding Report CSD-003-23
Rodenticide Use in Municipal Facilities. Adrienne Butt stated that rodenticides are
not a solution to a long-term problem and are not preventative. A. Butt expressed
concerns regarding the placement of rodenticides in the community and its
effects on the environment. Adrienne questioned why alternative measures of
pest control are not being considered and provided an overview of the effects of
using rodenticides.
7. Consent Agenda
7.1 Council and Standing Committee Minutes
Resolution # C-158-23
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That all items listed in Section 7.1 be approved on consent, including Item 11.1,
with the exception of Item 7.1.4.
Carried
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7.1.1 Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council dated October 30, 2023
7.1.2 Minutes of a Regular Meeting of Council dated November 20, 2023
7.1.3 Minutes of a Special Meeting of Council dated December 4, 2023
7.1.4 Minutes from the December 4, 2023, General Government Committee
Meeting
Resolution # C-159-23
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That Item 7.1.4 be approved, with the exception of Item 9.1 Backyard Chickens.
Carried
Item 9.1 - Backyard Chickens
Resolution # C-160-23
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Rang
Whereas the Exotic Pet By-law 2012-045 does not allow for raising chickens on
non -agriculturally zoned lands;
And whereas Committee deems it advisable to consider allowing Clarington
residents in rural hamlets, rural clusters, and the Village of Orono, to keep
backyard chickens, for the purpose of egg laying, on non -agriculturally zoned
lands;
Now therefore be it resolved that Staff in the Legislative Services Department be
directed to prepare a report regarding the keeping of backyard chickens for the
purpose of egg laying which would include:
• a review of past reports and memos, delegations, stakeholder
consultations, and other municipalities regarding the keeping of backyard
chickens;
• input from the Agricultural Advisory Committee, Climate Change
Response Coordinator, and Planning & Infrastructure Services
Department; and
• options for general frameworks/approaches to allow for the keeping of
backyard chickens for the purpose of egg laying; and
That the program be rolled out to larger urban lot properties in Clarington once
the program has been successfully launched.
Carried
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7.2 Advisory Committee and Local Board Minutes
Resolution # C-170-23
Moved by Councillor Rang
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That all items in Section 7.2, be approved on consent.
Carried
7.2.1 Minutes from the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated
November 9, 2023
7.2.2 Minutes from the Newcastle Arena Board dated November 14, 2023 and
December 12, 2023
7.2.3 Minutes from the Newcastle Village Community Hall Board dated
September 19, 2023
7.2.4 Minutes from the Diversity Advisory Committee dated November 9, 2023
7.3 Communications
7.3.1 Correspondence from Autism Home Base, Regarding Support for Adults
with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Resolution # C-171-23
Moved by Councillor Rang
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the following resolution from the Town of Ajax, regarding Support for Adults
with Autism Spectrum Disorder, be endorsed by the Municipality of Clarington:
Whereas the bulk of government funded programs for individuals with
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) end at age 18 in Ontario;
And whereas families supporting a loved one with ASD are often forced to
make the difficult decision between expensive private day programs and
leaving the workforce to provide care;
And whereas getting out of the home and connecting with others can
alleviate social isolation, improve mental and physical health, and lead to
an overall better quality of life;
And whereas Autism Home Base, based in Bowmanville and with weekly
drop -ins at McLean Community Centre in Ajax, provides supports and
services to 191 Durham Region families, or more than 450 participants,
five days a week;
And whereas by supporting programs for adults with ASD, the
Government of Ontario can achieve its goal of keeping patients healthy in
their communities and out of hospitals, as noted in the Ministry of Health's
2022-2023 Strategic Plan;
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Now therefore be it resolved that Clarington Council formally requests that
the Government of Ontario provide core funding for organizations
providing programs, care, and services for adults with ASD, including
Autism Home Base, as part of the 2024 Provincial Budget; and
That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to Premier Doug Ford, Minister
Health Sylvia Jones, Minister Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy, Minister Mental
Health and Addictions Michael Tibollo, Ajax MPP Patrice Barnes, Todd
McCarthy, MPP Durham, David Piccini, MPP Northumberland -
Peterborough South, the Region of Durham, the lower tier Durham
municipalities, local school boards, the Association of Municipalities of
Ontario, and Autism Ontario.
Carried
7.4 Staff Reports and Staff Memos
7.4.1 PDS-069-23 Housing Pledge for 13,000 Units by 2031 — Units Issued and
Starts Update, 2023
Resolution # C-172-23
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That Report PDS-069-23, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That a copy of Report PDS-069-23 be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing with final unit count as of December 31, 2023; and
That any funds allocated to the Municipality of Clarington for meeting the 2023
Housing Targets be directed to the Municipality's non-profit housing fund.
Amendment
Resolution # C-173-23
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the foregoing Resolution #C-172-23 be amended by replacing the third
paragraph with the following:
"That any funds allocated to the Municipality of Clarington for meeting the
2023 Housing Targets be directed to the Municipality's Capital Works
reserve for Infrastructure and Parks needs identified in the Recreation
Parks and Culture Master Plan".
Carried
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Main Motion as Amended
Resolution # C-174-23
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That Report PDS-069-23 and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That a copy of Report PDS-069-23 be forwarded to the Ministry of Municipal
Affairs and Housing with final unit count as of December 31, 2023; and
That any funds allocated to the Municipality of Clarington for meeting the 2023
Housing Targets be directed to the Municipality's Capital Works reserve for
Infrastructure and Parks needs identified in the Recreation Parks and Culture
Master Plan.
Carried
7.5 By-laws
Resolution # C-175-23
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2023-070 to 2023-074; and
That the said by-laws be approved.
Carried
7.5.1 2023-070 - Being a by-law to repeal By-law 2005-022, the Notice By-law
7.5.2 2023-071 - Being a by-law to amend the Cemetery By-law 2022-055, to add
Lakeview Cemetery to the list of active cemeteries
7.5.3 2023-072 - Being a by-law to amend By-law 2015-059 entitled "a By-law to
Regulate Traffic and Parking on Highways, Private Property, and Municipal
Property"
7.5.4 2023-073 - Being a by-law to amend By-law 2021-009 to expand the
responsibilities of the Committee of Adjustment to include consent
granting authority pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.R13, as
amended
7.5.5 2023-074 - Being a by-law to amend Schedule E of the Fee By-law 2023-044
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8. Items for Separate Discussion
8.1 Correspondence from Allison Hansen, Regarding Report CSD-003-23
Rodenticides Use in Municipal Facilities (Item 8.1 of the December 4, 2023
General Government Committee Minutes)
Resolution # C-176-23
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That Allison Hansen be notified of Council's decision on CSD-003-23 Rodenticide
Use in Municipal Facilities.
Carried
8.2 Khaled EI-Rahi, M.Sc., P.Eng, FEC, GSC, D'Orazio Infrastructure Group,
Regarding a Request for Noise By-law Exemption for Microtunneling
Operation
Resolution # C-177-23
Moved by Councillor Rang
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That the request for a Noise By-law Exemption for Microtunneling, from Khaled
EI-Rahi, M.Sc., P.Eng., FEC, GSD, D'Orazio Infrastructure Group, for the period
of January 15, 2024, to February 9, 2024, 24 hours per day, five days per week,
be approved.
Carried
9. Business Arising from Procedural Notice of Motion
10. Unfinished Business
11. Confidential Items (Distributed Under Separate Cover)
11.1 Closed Minutes from the Newcastle Village Community Hall Board dated
September 19, 2023
Item 11.1 was considered earlier in the meeting with 7.2 Advisory Committee and
Local Boards Minutes.
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11.2 Confidential Memo-002-23 Elexicon Update
Closed Session
Resolution # C-178-23
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the MunicipalAct, 2001, as amended,
the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing a matter that deals with
advice that is subject to solicitor -client privilege, including communications
necessary for that purpose.
Carried
Rise and Report
The meeting resumed in open session at 8:19 p.m.
Mayor Foster advised that one item was discussed in "closed" session in
accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, and two resolutions
were passed to provide direction to Staff.
12. Confirming By -Law
Resolution # C-179-23
Moved by Councillor Rang
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2023-075, being a by-law to confirm
the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular
meeting held on the 18th day of December, 2023; and
That the said by-law be approved.
Carried
13. Adjournment
Resolution # C-180-23
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That the meeting adjourn at 8:22 p.m.
Carried
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