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Home My WebLink About2025-04-28If 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: April 28, 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 W. Woo, Councillor M. Zwart Regrets: Councillor L. Rang, Councillor C. Traill Staff Present: M. Dempster D. Lyons, R. Maciver, T. Pinn , L. Reck, J. Gallagher, M Chambers _____________________________________________________________________ 1. Call to Order Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. 3. Land Acknowledgement Statement Councillor Zwart recited the Land Acknowledgement Statement. 2. Moment of Reflection Councillor Zwart recited the meeting in a moment of reflection. 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 National Anthem - Vincent Massey Public School Choir The Vincent Massey Public School Choir sang the Canadian National Anthem. April 28, 2025 Council Minutes 2 Recess Resolution # C-074-25 Moved by Councillor Woo Seconded by Councillor Zwart That the Council recess for 5 minutes. Carried The meeting reconvened at 6:47 p.m. with Mayor Foster in the Chair. 6.2 Presentation of the 2024 Mayor's Golf Classic Proceeds to the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation Mayor Foster presented the 2024 Golf Classic Proceeds to the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation. 7. Consent Agenda Mary-Anne Dempster, Chief Administrative Officer, commended Lee-Ann Reck, Deputy CAO for Public Services, for exceptional leadership on the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre project. Mary-Anne announced that the contractor will begin mobilizing the ground site work on tomorrow, with a Groundbreaking Ceremony set for Thursday, May 1st. Mary-Anne expressed gratitude to Lee-Ann and the entire team for their dedication and hard work on this significant project. Resolution # C-075-25 Moved by Councillor Zwart Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh That all items listed in Section 7, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda, with the exception of Item 7.2. Carried 7.1 Minutes from the regular meeting of Council dated March 24, 2025 Resolution # C-076-25 That the minutes from the regular meeting of Council dated March 24, 2025, be adopted. 7.3 Minutes from the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee dated January 28, 2025 Resolution # C-077-25 That the minutes from the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting dated January 28, 2025, be received for information. April 28, 2025 Council Minutes 3 7.4 Minutes from the Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington dated March 13 and April 10, 2025 Resolution # C-078-25 That the minutes from the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting dated March 13 and April 10, 2025, be received for information. 7.5 Minutes from the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Committee meeting dated March 18, 2025 Resolution # C-079-25 That the minutes from the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee meeting dated March 18, 2025, be received for information. 7.6 Minutes from the Clarington Heritage Committee meeting dated March 18, 2025 Resolution # C-080-25 That the minutes from the Clarington Heritage Committee meeting dated March 18, 2025, be received for information. 7.7 Minutes from the Tyrone Community Centre meeting dated March 19, 2025 Resolution # C-081-25 That the minutes from the Tyrone Community Hall Board meetings dated March 19, 2025, be received for information. 7.8 Minutes of the Newcastle Arena Board meeting dated April 8, 2025 Resolution # C-082-25 That the minutes from the Newcastle Arena Board meetings dated April 8, 2025, be received for information. 7.9 Minutes from the Clarington Diversity Advisory Committee meeting dated April 10, 2025 Resolution # C-083-25 That the minutes from the Clarington Diversity Advisory Committee meeting dated April 10, 2025, be received for information. 7.10 2025-013 - Being a By-law to amend the Vehicle-for-Hire By-law 2019-069 Resolution # C-084-25 That By-law Number 2025-013, be approved. April 28, 2025 Council Minutes 4 7.11 2025-014 - Being a by-law to govern the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington, its General Government Committee, its Planning and Development Committee, and Advisory Committees and Boards, and to repeal By-law 2023-033 Resolution # C-085-25 That By-law Number 2025-014, be approved. 7.12 2025-015 - 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-086-25 That By-law Number 2025-015, be approved. 7.2 Minutes from the Planning and Development Committee meeting dated April 14, 2025 Resolution # C-087-25 Moved by Councillor Woo Seconded by Councillor Zwart That the minutes from the Planning and Development Committee meeting dated April 14, 2025, be approved, with the exception of Items 10.3.1 and 10.2.1. Carried 7.2.1 Item 10.3.1 - PDS-017-25 - Proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By- law Amendment Applications for Four Apartment Buildings Ranging from 9 to 12 Storeys in Height and 74 Townhouses in Bowmanville Resolution # C-088-25 Moved by Councillor Anderson Seconded by Councillor Zwart That Report PDS-017-25 and any related communication items, be received for information only; That Staff receive and consider comments from the public, review agencies, and Council with respect to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment applications submitted and continue processing the applications including the preparation of a subsequent recommendation report; That Staff are specifically instructed to consider infrastructure constraints and the appropriateness of the proposed density and transition to the existing neighbourhood; That Council rejects any notion that there is a correlation between crime and intensification; and April 28, 2025 Council Minutes 5 That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-017-25 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Yes (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Woo, and Councillor Zwart Absent (2): Councillor Rang, and Councillor Traill Carried on a recorded vote (5 to 0) 7.2.2 Item 10.2.1 - PDS-016-25 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application to Facilitate Five Residential Lots in Bowmanville Resolution # C-089-25 Moved by Councillor Woo Seconded by Councillor Anderson That Report PDS-016-25 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application to Facilitate Five Residential Lots in Bowmanville, be referred to the May 26, 2025, Council meeting. Motion Withdrawn Resolution # C-090-25 Moved by Councillor Woo Seconded by Councillor Anderson That Report PDS-016-25 and any related communication items, be received; That the Zoning By-law amendment application submitted by D.G. Biddle and Associates be approved and that the Zoning By-law Amendment in Attachment 1 to report PDS-016-25 be approved; That the Region of Durham Community Growth and Economic Development Department and Municipal Property Assessment Corporation be forwarded a copy of Report PDS-016-25 and Council’s decision; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-016-25 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Carried 7.2.3 Correspondence from Vito S. Scalisi, Scalisi Barristers regarding PDS-016-25 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application to Facilitate Five Residential Lots in Bowmanville This Item was considered during Item 10.2.1 of the Planning and Development Committee Minutes. April 28, 2025 Council Minutes 6 8. Items for Separate Discussion 8.1 Minutes from the General Government Committee Meeting dated April 7, 2025 Resolution # C-091-25 Moved by Councillor Anderson Seconded by Councillor Zwart That the minutes from the General Government Committee meeting dated April 7, 2025, be approved with the exception of Items 6.9 and 9.1. Carried 8.1.1 Item 6.9 - CAO-007-25 - Veterans’ Crosswalk Resolution # C-092-25 Moved by Councillor Anderson Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh That Report CAO-007-25 and any related delegations or communication items be received; That the Veterans’ crosswalk design be approved as shown; That staff be directed to install the Veterans’ crosswalk on the north side of the King Street and Temperance Street intersection, crossing east/west; That funding of up to $30,000 from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund be approved for the installation of the crosswalk design; That Staff be directed to hold an opening ceremony on October 31 to coincide with the raising of the Poppy Flag; That all interested parties listed in Report CAO-007-25 and any delegations be advised of Council’s decision. Carried 8.1.2 Item 9.1 - Council Attendance and Training Resolution # C-093-25 Moved by Councillor Zwart Seconded by Councillor Woo Whereas the Procedural by-law states that a Member of Council has a duty “to deliberate on the business submitted to Council or Committees of Council, as the case may be”; And whereas it is the role of a Member of Council to be a representative, a policy- maker, and a steward; And whereas attendance at meetings facilitates Members’ roles; April 28, 2025 Council Minutes 7 And whereas Council has made a policy commitment to attend certain training (Policy CP-006, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-Racism and Accessibility Training Plan for Council Policy) and should endeavour to attend other municipally- organized training offered to Members of Council; And whereas other municipalities such as Brantford, Collingwood, and Guelph have attendance reporting; And whereas Clarington does not have a reporting mechanism to hold Members of Council accountable for meeting attendance and training; Now therefore be it resolved: That Staff be directed to provide Council with an annual report on the attendance record of each member of Council for the previous calendar year that documents: 1. Attendance at regular and special Council and Standing Committee meetings to indicate whether the member was: a) In attendance In-Person b) In attendance online c) Absent with regrets d) Absent without regrets e) Absent while on municipal business 2. Attendance at training or education sessions deemed by any Council policy or resolution to be a requirement; and That the Member’s camera be left on for Members of Council who are participating electronically in Council and Standing Committee meetings. Yes (5): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Woo, and Councillor Zwart Absent (2): Councillor Rang, and Councillor Traill Carried on a recorded vote (5 to 0) 9. Business Arising from Procedural Notice of Motion 10. Unfinished Business 11. Confidential Items April 28, 2025 Council Minutes 8 12. Confirming By-Law Resolution # C-094-25 Moved by Councillor Anderson Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh That By-law 2025-016 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on April 28, 2025, be approved. Carried 13. Adjournment Resolution # C-095-25 Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh Seconded by Councillor Anderson That the meeting adjourn at 7:23 p.m. Carried