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Home My WebLink About2024-12-16If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Co-ordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131 Council Minutes Date: Time: Location: December 16, 2024 6:30 p.m. Council Members (in Chambers or Electronic Participation) 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, D. Lyons, R. Maciver, T. Pinn, L. Reck, J. Gallagher, M. Chambers Other Staff Present: M. Machacek, J. MacLean, J. O'Meara, M. Westover _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Recess Resolution # C-145-24 Moved by Councillor Woo Seconded by Councillor Zwart That the Council recess for 15 minutes to address technical difficulties. Carried The meeting reconvened at 6:45 p.m. with Mayor Foster in the Chair. Recess Resolution # C-146-24 Moved by Councillor Rang Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh That the Council recess for 15 minutes to address technical difficulties. Carried The meeting reconvened at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Foster in the Chair. 2. Moment of Reflection Councillor Rang led the meeting in a moment of reflection. December 16, 2024 Council Minutes 2 3. Land Acknowledgement Statement Councillor Rang 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 6.1 Presentation by Greg Gordon, Chair, Energy From Waste-Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW-WMAC), regarding 2024 EFW-WMAC Annual Report Greg Gordon, Chair, Energy from Waste, Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW WMAC) was present regarding the 2024 Annual EFW WMAC Report. Greg outlined the current Committee membership and provided an overview of their 2024 accomplishments and projects, which included the organics program, Durham York Energy Centre emissions reporting, and advocating for the increase of diversion of waste. The Committee intends on looking at the clear waste bag pilot project as the Region of Durham is looking to move to the larger garbage bins in 2025. Greg noted that the Anaerobic Digestion facility is currently on hold due to increased costs. G. Gordon answered questions from the Members of Council. Resolution # C-147-24 Moved by Councillor Anderson Seconded by Councillor Rang That the Delegation of Greg Gordon, Chair, Energy from Waste, Waste Management Advisory Committee (EFW WMAC), regarding WMAC), regarding 2024 Annual EFW WMAC Report, be received with thanks. Carried 6.2 Presentation by Paul Davidson, Deputy Treasurer, Trevor Pinn, Deputy CAO/Treasurer, Lee-Ann Reck, Deputy CAO, Public Services, Darryl Lyon, Deputy CAO, Planning and Infrastructure, of the 2025 Budget Update - Overview to Council Paul Davidson, Deputy Treasurer, Trevor Pinn, Deputy CAO/Treasurer, Lee-Ann Reck, Deputy CAO, Public Services, Darryl Lyons, Deputy CAO, Planning and Infrastructure, were present to provide the 2025 Budget Update - Overview to Council. With the use of an electronic presentation an overview of following items was provided to Council. December 16, 2024 Council Minutes 3 1) Introduction • Budget Update Process • 2025 Annual Budget Update • 2025 Annual Considerations • Projected Property Assessment • Operating Budget Update • Updated Staffing Requests 2025-27 2) Operating Budget Update • Projected Tax Levy - 2025 Update • 2025 Proposed Budget Amendments • Planning Impacts of Bill 23 and 185 • Updated Staffing Requests 2025-27 3) 2025 Capital Budget • Capital Investments At A Glance • 2025 Capital Budget Highlights 4) Long-Term Debt • Long-Term Debt – Existing Debt Servicing • Long-Term Debt - Proposed 5) Reserve and Reserve Funds They answered questions from the Members of Council. Resolution # C-148-24 Moved by Councillor Traill Seconded by Councillor Rang That Staff be directed to make the line-by-line budget available to all Members of Council for the 2025 budget update; and The Presentation by Paul Davidson, Deputy Treasurer, Trevor Pinn, Deputy CAO/Treasurer, Lee-Ann Reck, Deputy CAO, Public Services, Darryl Lyons, Deputy CAO, Planning and Infrastructure, of the 2025 Budget Update - Overview to Council, be received with thanks. December 16, 2024 Council Minutes 4 Yes (4): Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, and Councillor Traill No (3): Mayor Foster, Councillor Woo, and Councillor Zwart Carried on a recorded vote (4 to 3) Recess Resolution # C-149-24 Moved by Councillor Woo Seconded by Councillor Zwart That the Council recess for 10 minutes. Carried The meeting reconvened at 8:57 p.m. with Mayor Foster in the Chair. 7. Consent Agenda 7.1 Council and Standing Committee Minutes Resolution # C-150-24 Moved by Councillor Woo Seconded by Councillor Zwart That all Items listed in Section 7.1, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda with the exception of Item 9.1 from the General Government Committee minutes and Item 9.1 of the Planning and Development Committee minutes. Carried 7.1.1 Minutes from the Regular meeting of Council dated November 18, 2024 Resolution # C-151-24 That the minutes from the regular meeting of Council dated November 18, 2024, be adopted. 7.1.2 Minutes from the Special General Government Committee Meeting dated November 19-20, 2024 Resolution # C-152-24 That the minutes from the Special General Government Committee meeting dated November 19-20, 2024, be approved. December 16, 2024 Council Minutes 5 7.1.3 Minutes from the General Government Committee Meeting dated December 2, 2024 Resolution # C-153-24 That the minutes from the General Government Committee meeting dated December 2, 2024, be approved. 7.1.4 Minutes from the Planning and Development Committee Meeting dated December 9, 2024 Resolution # C-154-24 That the minutes from the Planning and Development Committee meeting dated December 9, 2024, be approved. 7.1.3.1 Veteran's Crosswalk Resolution # C-155-24 Moved by Councillor Traill Seconded by Councillor Rang Whereas a Veterans’ Crosswalk not only makes an everyday pedestrian crosswalk more vibrant, but also creates a bold, visual statement of our respect and immense gratitude towards our veterans; Whereas a Veterans’ Crosswalk at King and Temperance is an appropriate location because it is central, close to the cenotaph and because the annual Bowmanville Remembrance parade crosses King to reach the cenotaph every November 11; and Whereas the Bowmanville Veterans Crossing will serve as a permanent memorial to those who have served in the Canadian Forces; Now therefore be it resolved that Staff proceed with the painting of a Veterans’ crosswalk crossing King at Temperance, running north/south; That the cost of the crosswalk and its maintenance be referred to the Deputy CAO/Treasurer; That the Bowmanville Legion Branch 178 be consulted with respect to design and be invited to the opening ceremony of the crosswalk, scheduled for November 11, 2025; and That Staff be directed to consider us a design similar to that provided by the Legion in an email dated December 13, 2024, from Doug MacCheye, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 178. Yes (7): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor Traill, Councillor Woo, and Councillor Zwart Carried on a recorded vote (7 to 0) December 16, 2024 Council Minutes 6 7.1.4.1 Durham Homelessness Support Line Resolution # C-156-24 Moved by Councillor Woo Seconded by Councillor Zwart Whereas there is a need to protect the vulnerable population in the Municipality of Clarington; And whereas it would be helpful to inform our citizens of support services in Durham Region; Now therefore be it resolved that Clarington Staff be directed to work with the Region of Durham Outreach Team to identify signage in a location in/around the commuter lot in Newtonville that may or may not include the website/phone/QR code, as appropriate, for support services. Yes (7): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang, Councillor Traill, Councillor Woo, and Councillor Zwart Carried on a recorded vote (7 to 0) 7.2 Advisory Committee and Local Board Minutes Resolution # C-157-24 Moved by Councillor Rang Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh That all Items listed in Section 7.2, be approved on consent in accordance with the agenda. Carried 7.2.1 Minutes from the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee meetings dated September 25 and October 15, 2024 Resolution # C-158-24 That the minutes from the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee meetings dated September 25 October 15, 2024, be received for information. 7.2.2 Minutes from the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee meeting dated October 22, 2024 Resolution # C-159-24 That the minutes from the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee meeting dated October 22, 2024, be received for information. December 16, 2024 Council Minutes 7 7.2.3 Minutes from the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting dated November 14, 2024 Resolution # C-160-24 That the minutes from the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting dated November 14, 2024, be received for information. 7.2.4 Minutes from the Clarington Diversity Committee meeting dated November 14, 2024 Resolution # C-161-24 That the minutes from the Clarington Diversity Advisory Committee meeting dated November 14, 2024, be received for information. 7.3 Communications 7.4 Staff Reports and Staff Memos 7.5 By-laws Resolution # C-162-24 Moved by Councillor Rang Seconded by Councillor Anderson That leave be granted to introduce By-laws 2024-054 to 2024-062; That the said by-law be approved. Carried 7.5.1 2024-054 - Being a by-law to authorize an Interim Tax levy for 2025 7.5.2 2024-055 - Being a by-law to authorize the borrowing of $15,000,000 to meet, until taxes are collected, the current expenditures of the Municipality for the year 2025 7.5.3 2024-056 - Being a By-law to amend the Traffic and Parking By-law 2014-059, as amended 7.5.4 2024-057 - Being a By-law to establish a Municipal Service Board to operate a Community Hall in Tyrone in the former Township of Darlington, now in the Municipality of Clarington and to repeal By-law 2008-039. 7.5.5 2024-058 - Being a By-law to establish a Municipal Service Board to operate a Community Hall in Solina in the former Township of Darlington, now in the Municipality of Clarington and to repeal By-law 2008-038 7.5.6 2024-059 - Being a By-law to establish a Municipal Service Board to control and manage activities at the Newcastle Village Community Hall and to repeal By-law 2014-094 December 16, 2024 Council Minutes 8 7.5.7 2024-060 - Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington 7.5.8 2024-061 - Being a By-law to exempt a certain portion of Block 1, Registered Plan 40M-2752 from Part Lot Control 7.5.9 2024-062 - Being a By-law to exempt a certain portion of Blocks 216, 217, 218, 219 and 220 Registered Plan 40M-2741, from Part Lot Control; 8. Items for Separate Discussion 9. Business Arising from Procedural Notice of Motion 10. Unfinished Business 10.1 Memo-015-24 - Diwali Fireworks Permit Statistics Resolution # C-163-24 Moved by Councillor Woo Seconded by Councillor Rang That Memo-015-24 - Diwali Fireworks Permit Statistics, be received for information. Carried 11. Confidential Items 11.1 Memo-014-24 - Proposed Acquisition of Property by the Municipality of Clarington Closed Session Resolution # C-164-24 Moved by Councillor Rang Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh 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 a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board. Carried Rise and Report The meeting resumed in open session 9:58 at 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 one resolution was passed to provide direction to staff. December 16, 2024 Council Minutes 9 12. Confirming By-Law Resolution # C-165-24 Moved by Councillor Anderson Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2024-063, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on the 16th day of December 2024; and That the said by-law be approved. 13. Adjournment Resolution # C-166-24 Moved by Councillor Woo Seconded by Councillor Zwart That the meeting adjourn at 9.59 p.m. Carried