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Special Council Meeting
Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
June 27, 2023
5:00 PM
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. Newman, L. Patenaude, C. Salazar, D. Speed,
M. Pick, L. Backus, A. Poray, A. Tapp
Other Staff Present: S. Allin, E. Corsi, M. Jones, J. O'Meara, J. MacLean
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1. Call to Order
Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 5:01 p.m.
Councillor Zwart joined the meeting at 5:45 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 this meeting.
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5. Public Meeting (5:00 p.m.)
5.1 Public Meeting to Seek Comments on the Draft North Village Secondary
Plan
Emily Corsi, Senior Planner, was present regarding the Draft North Village
Secondary Plan and introduced Kelly Graham, Senior Planner, SvN Architects
and Planners. Using an electronic presentation, E. Corsi provided an overview of
the project area, the secondary plan process, and integrated environmental
assessments (EA). Emily outlined the feedback from the four Public Information
Sessions and provided an overview of the technical reports and studies
completed. Kelly Graham explained the vision, guiding principles, and the two EA
studies for major collector roads and Regional Road 17. Kelly outlined the land
use alternatives, demonstration plan, and secondary plan policies which included
community structure, environment, and sustainability, creating vibrant urban
places, encouraging housing diversity, mobility and streets, parks and community
facilities, and the land use plan. K. Graham provided an overview of the urban
design and sustainability guidelines and implementation of the zoning by-law.
Emily Corsi explained the next steps and the implementation process. Emily and
Kelly answered questions from Members of Committee.
Brian Jose was present to express concerns regarding affordable housing, traffic
congestion, and schooling.
Sarah Howlett was present to express concerns regarding traffic congestion on
Arthur Street and Highway 401 ramps.
5.1.1 PDS-043-23 North Village Secondary Plan and Integrated Environmental
Assessment
Councillor Zwart joined the meeting at 5:45 p.m.
Resolution # C-111-23
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That Report PDS-043-23 and any related delegations and communication items,
be received for information;
That Staff receive and consider comments from the public and Council with
respect to the proposed Secondary Plan, Urban Design and Sustainability
Guidelines, Official Plan Amendment (COPA2023-0001) and Zoning By-law
Amendment (ZBA2023-0007) applications;
That the proposed Secondary Plan, Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines,
Official Plan Amendment, and Zoning By-law Amendment continue to be
reviewed and processed;
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That Staff report back to Council with a Recommendation Report; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-043-23 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
Carried
The public meeting concluded at 5:55 p.m.
6. Presentations/Delegations
6.1 Bryce Jordan, GHD on Behalf of Tribute Communities, Regarding Report
PDS-046-23 Revised Applications by Tribute (King Street) Ltd. for a Draft
Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment for 217 Residential
Units in Courtice
Bryce Jordan, GHD, was present on behalf of Tribute Communities regarding
Report PDS-046-23 Revised Applications by Tribute (King Street) Ltd. for a Draft
Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment for 217 Residential Units in
Courtice. Bryce thanked Staff for their effort in processing the application, stated
that the clients concur with the conditions and recommendations, and requested
Council support for the recommendations in the report.
7. Consent Agenda
7.1 Staff Reports and Memos
Councillor Traill left the meeting at 6:10 p.m.
Resolution # C-112-23
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That all items listed in Section 7.1 be approved on consent, in accordance with
the agenda.
Carried
7.1.1 PDS-044-23 Planning and Infrastructure Services – 2022-2023 Departmental
Highlights
Resolution # C-113-23
That Report PDS-044-23 and Attachment 1, and any related delegations or
communication items, be received for information.
7.1.2 PDS-045-23 Economic Development Initiatives
Resolution # C-114-23
That Report PDS-045-23, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received for information.
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7.1.3 PDS-046-23 Revised Applications by Tribute (King Street) Ltd. for a Draft
Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment for 217 Residential
Units in Courtice
Resolution # C-115-23
That Report PDS-046-23 and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That the applications by Tribute (King Street) Ltd. for a Draft Plan of Subdivision
and Zoning By-law Amendment, municipally known as 1593 Bloor Street, 1614
Trulls Road, Courtice be supported subject to the conditions as generally
contained in Attachment 1 to Report PDS-046-23;
That the Zoning By-law Amendment application submitted by Tribute (King
Street) Ltd. be approved as contained in Attachment 3 to Report PDS-046-23;
That once all conditions contained in the Zoning By-law with respect to the
removal of the (H) Holding Symbol are satisfied, the By-law authorizing the
removal of the (H) Holding Symbol be approved;
That the Region of Durham Planning and Economic Development Department
and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report
PDS-046-23 and Council’s decision; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-046-23 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
7.1.4 PDS-037-23 Proposed Provincial Planning Statement and Bill 97 (Helping
Homebuyers, Protecting Tenants Act, 2023)
Resolution # C-116-23
That Report PDS-037-23, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received for information;
That Report PSD-037-23 be adopted as the Municipality of Clarington’s
comments to the Province on the proposed Provincial Planning Statement, 2023;
That a copy of Report PSD-037-23 and Council’s decision be sent to the Ministry
of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Region of Durham, conservation authority
partners, and the other Durham Region area municipalities; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PSD-054-22 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
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7.2 By-laws
7.2.1 2023-047 Being a By-law to Amend By-law 84-63, The Comprehensive
Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
Resolution # C-117-23
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2023-047; and
That the said by-law be approved.
Carried
Recess
Resolution # C-118-23
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the Council recess for 15 minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 6:30 p.m. with Mayor Foster in the Chair.
8. Public Meeting (6:30 p.m.)
8.1 Public Meeting to Initiate an Official Plan Review
Councillor Traill returned to the meeting at 6:37 p.m.
Sarah Allin, Principal Planner, was present regarding the Official Plan Review.
Using an electronic presentation, Sarah provided an overview of the Clarington
Official Plan and the opportunities and requirements of the review. Sarah outlined
the vision and growth in Clarington. S. Allin provided an overview of the
agricultural and rural lands, natural heritage and the environment, and
community identity. Sarah explained the four types of sustainability: social,
economic, environmental, and fiscal. S. Allin outlined the process for the review
and the implementation process. Sarah provided examples of what the plan can
achieve including community and urban design, conservation of cultural heritage
resources, and parkland and trail development. S. Allin stated that an
introductory discussion paper has been released to provide more information on
the Official Plan and outlined some discussion questions for resident feedback.
There was no one present in support or opposition to the Official Plan Review.
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8.1.1 PDS-048-23 Official Plan Review – Special Meeting of Council and
Introductory Discussion Paper
Resolution # C-119-23
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That Report PDS-048-23, the Official Plan Review Introductory Discussion Paper,
and any related delegations or communication items, be received for information;
That a copy of this report and Council’s decision be forwarded to the Region of
Durham Planning and Economic Development Department; and
That all interested parties and any delegations listed in Report PDS-048-23, be
advised of Council’s decision.
Carried
9. Confidential Items
Suspend the Rules
Resolution # C-120-23
Moved by Councillor Traill
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the rules of Procedure be suspended to add a Confidential Item, to
Consider the Referred Matter of Hiring 20 Full-Time Firefighters for Fire Station
#1, to the agenda.
Carried
Closed Session
Resolution # C-121-23
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended,
the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing a matter that deals with
labour relations or employee negotiations.
Carried
Rise and Report
The meeting resumed in open session at 7:12 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 no resolutions
were passed.
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9.1 To Consider the Referred Matter of Hiring 20 Full-time Firefighters for Fire
Station #1
Resolution # C-122-23
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That Staff be directed to hire 20 full-time firefighters to staff an existing fire truck
to respond to emergency calls from renovated Fire Station 1, Bowmanville with a
hire by September 2025; filling a minimum of 50% of new firefighter positions
from existing volunteer firefighters.
Carried
10. Confirming By-law
Resolution # C-123-23
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2023-048, being a by-law to confirm
the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a special
meeting held on the 27 day of June, 2023; and
That the said by-law be approved.
Carried
11. Adjournment
Resolution # C-124-23
Moved by Councillor Traill
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the meeting adjourn at 7:15 p.m.
Carried