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Date:
Time:
Location:
January 27, 2025
6:30 p.m.
Council Chambers or Electronic Participation
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, D. Lyons, R. Maciver, L. Reck, T. Pinn, J. Gallagher,
M. Chambers
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1. Call to Order
Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 6:46 p.m.
2. Moment of Reflection
Councillor Traill led the meeting in a moment of reflection.
3. Land Acknowledgement Statement
Councillor Traill 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
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6.1 John McDermott, McDermott & Associates Limited regarding Report PDS-006-
25 - Bowmanville East Urban Centre Secondary Plan Recommendation Report
Addendum to Report PDS-033-24
John McDermott, McDermott & Associates Limited, was present regarding Report
PDS-006-25 - Bowmanville East Urban Centre Secondary Plan Recommendation
Report Addendum to Report PDS-033-24. John spoke to Section 12.1.8 of the
Bowmanville East Urban Centre Secondary Plan and noted the only concern was
related to the permitted building height of nine storeys. J. McDermott explained that,
in consultation with an aeronautical expert, they are requesting that the building
heights be considered based on the height above sea level and that this would
provide more certainty with respect to the actual height of the buildings.
6.2 Andrew Rice regarding Report PDS-006-25 - Bowmanville East Urban Centre
Secondary Plan Recommendation Report Addendum to Report PDS-033-24
Andrew Rice was present regarding Report PDS-003-25 Bowmanville East Urban
Secondary Plan Recommendation Report, Addendum to Report PDS-033-24.
Andrew thanked staff and requested that 37-39 Scugog Street be included in
Subsection 6.8.4. e) of the Bowmanville East Urban Centre Secondary Plan.
Alter the Agenda
Resolution # C-006-25
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the Agenda be altered to consider Item10.1 - Report PDS-006-25 -
Bowmanville East Urban Centre Secondary Plan Recommendation Report
Addendum to Report PDS-033-24, at this time.
Carried
10.1 Report PDS-006-25 - Bowmanville East Urban Centre Secondary Plan
Recommendation Report Addendum to Report PDS-033-24
Resolution # C-007-25
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That Report PDS-033-024, and any related delegations or communication items, be
received;
That Report PDS-006-25 (Addendum to Report PDS-033-24), and any related
delegations or communication items, be received;
That Official Plan Amendment 136 (OPA 136), attached to Report PDS-006-25, to
update the Bowmanville East Urban Centre Secondary Plan in the Clarington
Official Plan be approved;
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That, upon approval by Council, the recommended Secondary Plan, attached to
Report PDS-006-25, be implemented by staff as Council’s policy on land use and
planning matters and through the capital budget program;
That the recommended Urban Design Guidelines, attached to Report PDS-006-25,
be approved and be used by staff to guide development applications and public
projects;
That the Deputy CAO, Planning and Infrastructure Services be authorized to
execute any agreements to implement the Secondary Plan once approved by
Council; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-006-25, and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
Carried as Amended, see following motions
Resolution # C-008-25
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the foregoing Resolution #C-007-25 be amended by adding the following to
the end of Paragraph 3:
“with the following change:
That Subsection 6.8.4. e) in the Bowmanville East Urban Centre
Secondary Plan be amended to include the properties known as 37-
39 Scugog Street.
Carried
The foregoing Resolution #C-007-25 was then put a vote and carried as amended.
Main Motion as Amended
Resolution # C-009-25
That Report PDS-033-024, and any related delegations or communication items, be
received;
That Report PDS-006-25 (Addendum to Report PDS-033-24), and any related
delegations or communication items, be received;
That Official Plan Amendment 136 (OPA 136), attached to Report PDS-006-25, to
update the Bowmanville East Urban Centre Secondary Plan in the Clarington
Official Plan be approved with the following change;
That Subsection 6.8.4. e) in the Bowmanville East Urban Centre Secondary
Plan be amended to include the properties known as 37-39 Scugog Street;
and
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That upon approval by Council, the recommended Secondary Plan, attached to
Report PDS-006-25, be implemented by staff as Council’s policy on land use and
planning matters and through the capital budget program;
That the recommended Urban Design Guidelines, attached to Report PDS-006-25,
be approved and be used by staff to guide development applications and public
projects;
That the Deputy CAO, Planning and Infrastructure Services be authorized to
execute any agreements to implement the Secondary Plan once approved by
Council;
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-006-25, and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
7. Consent Agenda
Resolution # C-010-25
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That all items listed in Section 7, with the exception of item 7.3.1, be approved, in
accordance with the Agenda.
Carried
7.1 Minutes from the Regular Council meeting dated December 16, 2024
Resolution # C-011-25
That the minutes from the regular meeting of Council dated December 16, 2024, be
adopted.
7.2 Minutes from the Special Council Meeting dated January 13, 2025
Resolution # C-012-25
That the minutes from the special meeting of Council dated January 13, 2025, be
adopted.
7.3 Minutes from the General Government Meeting dated January 13, 2025
Resolution # C-013-25
That the minutes from the General Government Committee meeting dated January
13, 2025, be approved with the exception of Item 8.1.
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7.4 Minutes from the Planning and Development Committee Meeting dated
January 20, 2025
Resolution # C-014-25
That the minutes from the Planning and Development Committee meeting dated
January 20, 2025, be approved.
7.5 Minutes from the Newcastle Community Arena Board meeting dated
November 12, 2024
Resolution # C-015-25
That the minutes from the Newcastle Community Arena Board meeting dated
November 12, 2024, be received for information.
7.6 Minutes from the Clarington Heritage Committee meeting dated November 19,
2024
Resolution # C-016-25
That the minutes from the Clarington Heritage Committee meeting dated November
19, 2024, be received for information.
7.7 Minutes from the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee meeting dated November 19, 2024
Resolution # C-017-25
That the minutes from the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee meeting dated November 19, 2024, be received for information.
7.8 Minutes from the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting dated
December 12, 2024
Resolution # C-018-25
That the minutes from the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting
dated December 12, 2024, be received for information.
7.9 Minutes from the Clarington Diversity Advisory Committee meeting dated
January 9, 2025
Resolution # C-019-25
That the minutes from the Clarington Diversity Advisory Committee meeting dated
January 9, 2025, be received for information.
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7.10 Minutes from the Newcastle Community Hall Board meeting dated January 21,
2025
Resolution # C-020-25
That the minutes from the Newcastle Community Hall Board meeting dated January
21, 2025, be received for information.
7.11 2025-002 - Being a By-law to Regulate Open-Air Burning
Resolution # C-021-25
That By-law Number 2025-002, be approved with the changes noted in Resolution
#C-027-25.
7.3.1 Report PUB-002-25 - Open Air Burn By-law Addendum (Item 8.1 of the
General Government Committee Minutes)
Resolution # C-022-25
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That Report PUB-002-25, regarding the Open Air Burn By-law, and any related
delegations or communication items, be received;
That the By-law attached to Report PUB-002-25 as Attachment 1, reflecting
Scenario One, which allows for both recreational fires and open-air burning, be
approved;
That By-law 2012-062, to regulate open air burning, be repealed; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PUB-002-25, and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
Carried as Amended, later in the meeting, see following motions
Resolution # C-023-25
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That the foregoing Resolution #C-022-25 be amended by adding the following at
the end of Paragraph 2:
“with the following change:
That subsection 7.15c) of Attachment 1 to Report PUB-002-25, being a By-
law to regulate open air burning, be amended as follows, be changed from
5m to 7.5m:
The owner or occupant shall ensure that the burn at least 7.5m from
property lines, fences, street/road/highway, overhead wires, structures,
trees and bush/hedges or other combustible materials.
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That the corresponding change be made to By-law 2025-002.”
Yes (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Woo,
and Councillor Zwart
No (2): Councillor Rang, and Councillor Traill
Carried on a recorded vote (5 to 2)
Suspend the Rules
Resolution # C-024-25
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to allow Members of Committee to
speak to the foregoing Resolution #C-023-25 for a second time.
Carried
The foregoing Resolution #C-023-25, was then carried on a recorded vote.
Recess
Resolution # C-025-25
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the Council recess for 10 minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 8:00 p.m. with Mayor Foster in the Chair.
Resolution # C-026-25
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That the foregoing Resolution #C-022-25 be amended by adding the following at
the end of Paragraph 2:
“with the following change:
That Subsection 7.15 be replaced with the following:
7.15. No person shall conduct a recreational burn:
a) On a combustible surface.
b) Except in an outdoor fireplace, max appliance size of 1m x 1m x
1m.
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c) Within 7.5m of a property line, fence, street/road/highway,
overhead wire, structure, tree, bush/hedge or other combustible
materials.
d) Between the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m.
e) With refuse, grass clippings, or leaves as fuel.
That the corresponding change be made to By-law 2025-002.”
Carried
The foregoing Resolution #C-022-25 was then put a vote and carried as amended.
Main Motion as Amended
Resolution # C-027-25
That Report PUB-002-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be
received;
That the By-law attached to Report PUB-002-25 as Attachment 1, reflecting
Scenario One, which allows for both recreational fires and open-air burning, be
approved with the following change;
That Subsection 7.15 be replaced with the following:
7.15. No person shall conduct a recreational burn:
a) On a combustible surface.
b) Except in an outdoor fireplace, max appliance size of 1m x
1m x 1m.
c) Within 7.5m of a property line, fence, street/road/highway,
overhead wire, structure, tree, bush/hedge or other
combustible materials.
d) Between the hours of 10:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m.
e) With refuse, grass clippings, or leaves as fuel;
That the corresponding change be made to By-law 2025-002; and
That By-law 2012-062, to regulate open air burning, be repealed;
That all interested parties listed in Report PUB-002-25, and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
8. Items for Separate Discussion
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8.1 Correspondence from Ebraheem Waraich, Ontario Power Generation,
Regarding a Request for a Noise By-law Exemption
Resolution # C-028-25
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That the request for a Noise By-law exemption, from Ebraheem Waraich, Ontario
Power Generation, from February 3, 2025, to December 31, 2025, be approved.
Carried
9. Business Arising from Procedural Notice of Motion
10. Unfinished Business
11. Confidential Items
12. Confirming By-Law
Resolution # C-029-25
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That By-law Number 2025-003 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the
Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on January 27,
2025, be approved.
Carried
13. Adjournment
Resolution # C-030-25
Moved by Councillor Rang
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That the meeting adjourn at 8:06 p.m.
Carried