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Report To: General Government Committee
Date of Meeting: December 2, 2024 Report Number: CAO-009-24
Authored by: Amanda Welsh
Submitted By: Mary-Anne Dempster, CAO
By-law Number: Resolution Number:
File Number:
Report Subject: Status update on Outstanding Resolutions of Council
Recommendation:
1.That Report CAO-009-24, and any related delegations or communication items, be
received for information.
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Report Overview
As part of Report CAO-003-23, which provided an update on outstanding resolution from the
2018-2022 term, Council directed the CAO to report semi-annually, a status update on
outstanding resolutions.
To date there are 11 outstanding resolutions, 1 carried over from 2023 and the remainder
from this year. This report provides a complete list of the outstanding resolutions, a status
update for each and an expected timeline to report back to Council.
1. Background
1.1 On January 9, 2023 Council passed resolution # GG-008-23, that the CAO report semi-
annually a status update on outstanding Resolutions of Council.
1.2 This report identifies the outstanding resolutions, a status update for each and the
scheduled timeframe for completion.
2. Outstanding Motions, Status and Recommendations
Council request for Staff Report - Municipal Payment Modernization
2.1 At the June 26, 2023 Council Meeting, the following motion was carried:
Resolution #C-093-23
That Report LGS-023-23, Municipal Parking Payment Modernization be referred back to
the CAO's Office, and that staff report back on machines that accept debit/credit or
debit/credit/cash in additional to the mobile app; and
That the Bowmanville BIA be engaged in the process.
2.2 Staff are in the process of procuring machines that accept various methods of payment
and plan on reporting back to Council once the procurement and installation has taken
place.
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District Energy System
2.3 At the General Government Committee meeting on February 5, 2024 the following
motion was carried:
Resolution # GG-001-24
Whereas at the Council Meeting of January 24th, 2024, Regional Council endorsed in
principle the concept of a district energy system (DES) in the Courtice Transit-Oriented
Community (CTOC) that leverages waste heat from Regional infrastructure in the
adjacent Clarington Energy Park;
And whereas district energy is a strategic priority for building sector decarbonization
with the potential to contribute more than 15 percent of total GHG emissions reductions
by 2050, making it one of the top decarbonization strategies for Durham Region;
And whereas this is a unique opportunity for the Region of Durham and Clarington to
work with utilities and landowners to demonstrate leadership in a major transit-oriented
development initiative surrounding the future Courtice GO Station;
Now therefore be it resolved that the Municipality of Clarington collaborate with the
Regional Municipality of Durham to integrate the DES concept into the CTOC
Secondary Plan; and
That a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham and
Association of Municipalities of Ontario
2.4 Planning and Development Staff continue to collaborate with the Region of Durham on
the district energy portfolio.
Council Request for Staff Report - Parking on Clarington Streets
2.5 At the Planning and Development Committee meeting on March 18, 2024 the following
motion was carried:
Resolution #PD-024-24
Whereas existing and new neighborhoods are experiencing a transition to higher
densities through additional dwelling units, increasing rates of car ownership, and
changing demographics to multigenerational living.
And whereas new neighborhood designs in particular townhouse developments, are
being proposed with narrower frontages and shallow lots reducing the possibility of
accommodating more than one parking space forcing residents to park on the street,
take over visitor parking, and convert fronts yards to parking.
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And whereas these new dense neighborhood designs increase the safety risk for
children, pedestrians, and create operational constraints for municipal operations like
emergency response and snow removal.
Now therefore be it resolved that Staff report back on the following:
a. additional measures to design standards and zoning that could improve on-street
parking and visitor parking plans for new neighbourhoods;
b. review of parking opportunities within existing neighbourhoods and implement
methods to improve parking conflicts through additional signage and
enforcement;
c. include amendments to the Boulevard By-law; and
That Council will not support reduced townhouse frontages less than 6 metres until such
time Staff report back to Council with additional design standards and zoning provisions
that will improve parking plans for new and existing neighbourhoods.
2.6 A general amendment to the Zoning By-law was made in June 2024 to address parking
concerns. Research is underway for the review of parking opportunities within existing
neighbourhoods and to implement methods to improve parking conflicts through
additional signage. Planning and Infrastructure, Development Engineering and Public
Services, Public Works Staff are working together to include amendments to the
Boulevard By-law.
Council Request for Staff Report – Collaboration with Bethesda House regarding
Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) Epidemic
2.7 At the General Government Committee meeting on May 6, 2024 the following motion
was carried:
Resolution #GG-072-24
That the Delegation of Laura Burch, Executive Director, Bethesda House, Regarding
the Intimate Partner Violence Epidemic, be received;
That Staff engage with Bethesda House to review their recommendations to compare
with Clarington's IDEA Plan; and
That Staff report back on the collaboration with Bethesda House.
2.8 Staff have prepared Report LGS-039-24 Intimate Partner Violence – Support of
Bethesda House for the December 2 General Government Committee meeting.
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2.9 The Community Funding program has been expanded to provide opportunities to fund
Community Safety initiatives, which could include initiatives addressing Intimate Partner
Violence.
Council Request for Staff Report – Garbage Receptacles in the Downtown Core
2.10 At the General Government Committee meeting on October 7, 2024, the following
motion was carried:
Resolution #GG-160-24
Whereas there have been a growing number of complaints from residents and
businesses concerning the amount of litter in the downtown core and the downtown
core is a major driver of economic activity and current trash receptacles may be
insufficient to address the growing challenge;
Therefore be it resolved that Staff be directed to study the feasibility and cost of adding
receptacles – or replacing existing receptacles – to better address this challenge.
2.11 In conjunction with the BIA, Staff have identified locations to add split receptacles
through the external vendor. The receptacles are like what is already in the downtown
and are anticipated to be installed by the end of 2024.
Council Request for Staff Report – Non-Property Tax Revenue
Resolution #GG-163-24
Whereas, the Municipality of Clarington is a growing community with increasing
financial needs; and
Whereas, the Municipal Act, 2001 legislates how the Municipality may earn revenue;
Now therefore be it resolved that Staff report back to the January 13, 2025, General
Government Committee meeting, on the non-property tax revenue options available to
the Municipality, an overview on the required process for implementation and required
resources.
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Council Request for Staff Report – Update Kennel and Noise By-law
2.15 At the General Government Committee meeting on March 4, 2024 the following motion
was carried:
Resolution #GG-013-24
That the Delegation of Sandra Kearns, Regarding Request to Amend Kennel By-law
2013-025 and Noise By-law 2007-071 to Prevent Noise from Impacting Neighboring
Properties, be referred to Staff to report back on the review of the by-laws.
2.16 At the time of this Council Resolution, it was noted that Municipal Law Enforcement
(“MLE”) was currently reviewing several other by-laws as directed by Council, and that a
response would take some time. In hindsight, this delegation should have been
disallowed because the substance of the request was essentially a by-law complaint.
There has been ongoing action by MLE in response to noise complaints from Sandra
Kearns, and a formal update will be presented to Council at an upcoming meeting.
Council Request for Staff Report – Open Air Burn By-law
2.17 At the General Government Committee meeting on October 7 2024, the following
motion was carried:
Resolution #GG-157-24
That Report PUB-015-24, be referred back to Staff, to report back by the end of the
year, incorporating scenarios two and three, stated in Report PUB-015-24, so both
urban and rural residents can burn on their property; and
That Staff review the size of the fire pits, respecting fire bans, and permitting.
2.18 Public Services, Emergency and Fire Services Staff are preparing a report on the Open
Air Burn By-law for the January 13 General Government Committee meeting.
Council Request for staff to coordinate with the organizers of the Clarington Polar Bear
Plunge
2.19 At the General Government Committee meeting on October 7, 2024 the following
motion was carried:
Resolution #GG-159-24
That Item 7.1, Correspondence from Nancy and Hugh Towie, Regarding Clarington
Polar Bear Swim - January 1, 2025, be referred to Staff.
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2.20 Staff are working with user group to issue permit and ensure appropriate Municipal
Resources are arranged for the event.
Council Request for Staff Report – Municipal Affordable Housing Development
2.21 At the Planning and Development Committee meeting on October 21, 2024 the
following motion was carried:
Resolution #PD-069-24
That the Delegation of Daniel Segal, Segal Construction, Regarding Municipal Housing
Development, be referred to Staff.
2.22 Planning and Infrastructure Staff have reached out to Mr. Segal to arrange a meeting to
further discuss Municipal Housing Developments. Mr. Segal has expressed interest in
having Regional Staff in attendance, a coordinated meeting will take place in early
2025.
Council Request to come up with appropriate recognition for the Marigold Hospice
Board
2.23 At the General Government Committee meeting on November 4, 2024, the following
motion was carried:
Resolution #GG-165-24
That the Delegation of Marian Timmermans, Board Member, Marigold Hospice Care,
regarding Marigold Hospice Care Update, be received with thanks; and
That Staff engage with Marigold Hospice Care to consider appropriate recognition for
the Board members.
2.24 Staff are currently working with the Hospice Board and Communications on how to best
move forward.
3. Financial Considerations
Not Applicable.
4. Strategic Plan
These outstanding resolutions cover a broad cross section of items within the Strategic
Plan.
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5. Climate Change
Not Applicable.
6. Concurrence
This report has been reviewed by the applicable Deputy CAO’s who concur with the
recommendation.
7. Conclusion
It is respectfully recommended that Council receives the report for information.
Staff Contact: Amanda Welsh, Executive Assistance to the CAO 905-623-3379 x2018 or
awelsh@clarington.net