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Council Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
June 23, 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, C. Lyon, D. Lyons, T. Pinn, L. Reck, J. Gallagher,
M. Chambers
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1. Call to Order
Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Land Acknowledgement Statement
Councillor Traill recited the Land Acknowledgement Statement.
3. Canadian National Anthem
4. Moment of Reflection
Councillor Traill read the moment of reflection.
5. Declaration of Interest
There were no declarations of interest stated at the meeting.
6. Announcements
Members of Council announced upcoming community events and matters of
community interest.
7. Presentations / Delegations
7.1 2025 Clarington Diversity Leadership Student Bursary Presentation
Mayor Foster noted the Clarington Diversity Leadership Student Bursary was
launched in 2024 with the goal of supporting the educational and career
aspirations of youth who champion diversity and inclusion in their school and in the
community.
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Mayor Foster explained that the bursary, made available by the Municipality of
Clarington and on behalf of Clarington’s Diversity Advisory Committee, provides
two $1,250 bursaries to eligible graduating high-school students involved in
activities and initiatives that create positive change related to diversity, inclusion,
anti-racism, and accessibility in Clarington.
The recipients of this year’s awards are Alina Gregory and Jacob Kniaz. Mayor
Foster read the achievements and accomplishments of both recipients.
The first recipient of this year’s award was Alina Gregory, a Grade 12 student at
Courtice Secondary School. Alina has made it her priority to create safe spaces for
women and 2SLGBTQ youth, advancing social justice and giving back to othe rs.
Alina's passion for helping others and giving back to the community is truly
remarkable. From creating care packages for Bethesda House, to organizing
school events that raise awareness for the 2SLGBTQ community and coordinating
Christmas parties at a retirement home, Alina’s actions have demonstrated her
commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive community.
Through ‘compassionate curiosity’, Alina has supported underrepresented and
marginalized students and community members. Alina has found joy an d purpose
in uplifting others. Not only seeing the value in DEI but actively championing it at
every opportunity.
In September Alina will be attending Trent University to study Kinesiology. Alina
intends to pursue a career in occupational therapy because i t aligns with her
passion for helping people and seeing others succeed.
The second recipient of this year’s award was Jacob Knaiz, a Grade 12 student at
Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School. Jacob’s passion and commitment to
supporting diversity and creating inclusive communities is remarkable.
Serving as the Student Cabinet Prime Minister, Jacob was responsible for ensuring
that school events were inclusive and welcoming to all. Using an inclusion lens,
Jacob sought ways to remove barriers that would limit student participation in
school events, including making sure events were physically and financially
accessible to all.
Outside of school, Jacob was involved with DRPS’s Youth in Policing Initiative. As
a team leader, he led his group to raise $15,000 for the Coldest Night of the Year in
support of The Refuge, a local homeless youth drop-in shelter. Through this
experience, Jacob saw the importance of knowing what community issues exist
and finding ways to support and uplift others.
Jacob is driven by the belief that inclusion benefits everyone, diversity should be
celebrated, and that accessibility is a right, not a privilege. With this belief, Jacob’s
future will focus on creating solutions that make technology more accessible and
inclusive to community needs.
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In September Jacob will be attending the University of Waterloo to study
Management Engineering. This program will provide him with the education and
experience necessary to create human-centered, inclusive, and adaptable designs
that benefit everyone.
Alina and Jacob, the dedication you’ve already shown to advancing diversity,
equity and inclusion in our community is inspiring. We know youth in Clarington are
doing great things in our community, and it is a privilege to recognize and celebrate
both of you this evening.
The Mayor congratulated Alina and Jacob and presented a certificate on behalf of
the Members of Council.
7.2 2025 Awards of Academic Excellence Presentation
Mayor Foster welcomed students, parents, and the public to the presentation of the
24th Annual “Awards for Academic Excellence”. Local elementary and secondary
schools were asked to submit the name of a student who, in their opinion, has
demonstrated academic excellence combined with a commitment to leadership
and community service.
June Gallagher, Municipal Clerk, announced the following recipients of the Award
of Academic Excellence who were unable to attend due to scheduling conflicts.
Bowmanville High School – Sophia Taylor
Courtice North Public School - Ava E. J. Perry
Dr. Emily Stowe Public School – Esmay Renton
Dr. Ross Tilley Public School – Krishna Sandeep-Hari
Duke of Cambridge Public School – Makayla Kelly
Harold Longworth Public School – Gwendolyn Holmes
Holy Family Catholic Elementary School – Madison Beltrano
John M. James Public School – Arabella Corbin
Lydia Trull Public School – Alana Watson
M.J. Hobbs Senior Public School – Emma Ireland
Waverley Public School – Skylar Higdon
Central Public School – Lucy Pridie
Mayor Foster recognized the following elementary students and presented them
with a personal framed certificate:
Clarington Central Intermediate School – Melia Osbourne
Courtice Intermediate School – Kenadie McNamara
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Good Shepherd Catholic Elementary School – Noah Volovic
Knox Christian School – Chloe Eastwood
Monsignor Leo Cleary Catholic Elementary School – Lilly Cupelli
S.T. Worden Public School – Brayden Mavin
St. Elizabeth Catholic Elementary School – Dianne Anieke
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Elementary School – Whitney Rowell
St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School – Helen Lowe Spicer
St. Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary School – Nivish Thayalan
The Pines Senior Public School – Adelaide Smith
Vincent Massey Public School – Riley Williamson
Mayor Foster recognized the following secondary students and p resented them
with a personal framed certificate and bursary:
Clarington Central Secondary School – Hafsa Zubair
Clarke High School – Charlie Leherbauer
Courtice Secondary School – Aiden Ormesher
Durham Christian High School – Alba Bick
Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School – Jacob Kniaz
St. Stephen Catholic Secondary School – Olivia Walker
7.3 Durham Region Social Services - Shower Access
Suspend the Rules
Resolution # C-131-25
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add an additional item to the Agenda
regarding an agreement with Durham Region Social Services and access to
shower services.
Carried
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Resolution # C-132-25
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
Whereas Clarington has provided access to Durham Region Social Services for
winter warming programming at the former tourism building on Liberty Street in
Bowmanville;
Whereas Clarington recognizes the urgent need to address homelessness and
support unsheltered individuals within the community;
Whereas Clarington is committed to collaborating with local organizations,
stakeholders, and residents to develop effective strategies and programs for
assisting the unsheltered population;
Whereas Durham Region Social Services and the local volunteer network ICONIC
have helped identify a need for shower access for unsheltered individuals outside
of the typical winter warming period;
Therefore be it resolved that the CAO (or designate) be authorized to execute any
agreements needed to facilitate the use of the former tourism building, or alternate
facility if required, to provide shower access outside of the winter warming lease
duration; and
That the work be facilitated by the Region of Durham, and any costs incurred by
Clarington will be passed along to the Region.
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)
7.4 Presentation by Matthew Haire, MNP LLP, regarding Report FSD-023-25 -
2024 Audited Financial Statements
Matthew Haire, MNP, was present regarding Report FSD-023-25 - 2024 Audited
Financial Statements. With the use of an electronic presentation, Matthew provided
an overview of the following:
Engagement Status
Independent Auditor's Report
Risk Areas and Responses
Significant Audit, Accounting and Reporting Matters
Auditor's Views of Significant Accounting Practices
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Other matters:
o Management Representations
o Auditors Independence
Summary of Significant Differences
Appendix A - Summary of Unadjusted Differences
Appendix B - Draft Independent Auditor’s Report
Appendix C - Independence Communication
Appendix D - Representations Letter
Matthew answered questions from the Members of Council.
8. Consent Agenda
Resolution # C-133-25
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That all items listed in Section 7, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda, with
the exception of Item 8.6.
Carried
8.1 Minutes from the regular meeting of Council dated May 26, 2025
Resolution # C-134-25
That the minutes from the regular meeting of Council dated May 26, 2025, be
adopted.
8.2 Minutes from the General Government Committee meeting dated June 2,
2025
Resolution # C-135-25
That the minutes from the General Government Committee meeting dated June 2,
2025, be approved.
8.3 Minutes from the Planning and Development Committee meeting dated June
16, 2025
Resolution # C-136-25
That the minutes from the Planning and Development Committee meeting dated
June 16, be approved.
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8.4 Minutes from the Clarington Heritage Committee meeting dated May 20, 2025
Resolution # C-137-25
That the minutes from the Clarington Heritage Committee meeting dated May 20,
2025, be received for information.
8.5 Minutes from the Newcastle Village Community Hall Board meeting dated
May 27 and June 17, 2025
Resolution # C-138-25
That the minutes from the Newcastle Community Hall Board meeting dated May 27
and June 17, 2025, be received for information.
8.7 Minutes from the Tyrone Community Hall Board meetings dated March 19,
April 23, and April 23 (Annual General Meeting), 2025
Resolution # C-139-25
That the minutes from the Tyrone Community Hall Board meetings dated March
19, April 23, and April 23 (Annual General Meeting), 2025, be received for
information.
8.8 Minutes from the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee meeting dated May 20, 2025
Resolution # C-140-25
That the minutes from the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Committee
meeting dated May 20, 2025, be received for information.
8.9 FSD-024-025 - Updates to User Fee By-law
Resolution # C-141-25
That Reports FSD-019-25 and FSD-024-25, and any related delegations or
communication items, be received;
That the By-law attached to Report FSD-024-25, as Attachment 1, be approved;
and
That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-024-25, be advised of Council’s
decision.
8.10 FSD-023-25 - 2024 Audited Financial Statements
Resolution # C-142-25
That Report FSD-023-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be
received;
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That the Financial Statements for the Board of Management for Historic Downtown
Bowmanville Business Improvement Area for the year ending December 31, 2024,
be approved;
That the Financial Statements for the Board of Management for the Newcastle
Central Business District Improvement Area for the year ending December 31,
2024, be approved;
That the Financial Statements for the Board of Management for the Orono Central
Business District Improvement Area for the year ending December 31, 2024, be
approved;
That the Financial Statements for the Municipality of Clarington Trusts for the year
ending December 31, 2024, be approved;
That the Consolidated Financial Statements for the Municipality of Clarington for
the year ending December 31, 2024, be approved;
That the Deputy CAO/Treasurer and Accounting Services Manager/Deputy
Treasurer be authorized to sign the required letters to finalize each of the audits;
That Staff prepare the Annual Financial Report for the year ending December 31,
2024, for publication;
That the Mayor be given delegated authority to approve the final version of the
financial statements, as substantially in the form attached to Report FSD -023-25;
and
That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-023-25 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
8.11 2025-026 - Being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal
purposes as 2774 Concession Road 6 Darlington, Municipality of Clarington
Resolution # C-143-25
That By-law Number 2025-026, be approved.
8.12 2025-027 - 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-144-25
That By-law Number 2025-027, be approved.
8.13 2025-028 - 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-145-25
That By-law Number 2025-028, be approved.
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8.14 2025-029 - 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-146-25
That By-law Number 2025-029, be approved.
8.15 2025-030 - Being a By-Law to deem Block 14, Plan 40M-1978, Municipality of
Clarington, no longer to be a Block on a Registered Plan of Subdivision
Resolution # C-147-25
That By-law Number 2025-030, be approved.
8.16 2025-031- Being a By-law to establish, lay out and dedicate certain lands as
public highways in the Municipality of Clarington, to assume certain streets
within Clarington as public highways, and to name them
Resolution # C-148-25
That By-law Number 2025-031, be approved.
8.17 2025-032- Being a By-law to establish, lay out and dedicate certain lands as
public highways in the Municipality of Clarington, to assume certain streets
within Clarington as public highways, and to name them
Resolution # C-149-25
That By-law Number 2025-032, be approved.
8.18 2025-033 - Being a by-law to require the payment of fees for services
Resolution # C-150-25
That By-law Number 2025-033, be approved.
8.19 Minutes from the special meeting of Council dated June 19, 2025
Resolution # C-151-25
That the minutes from the special meeting of Council dated June 19, 2025, be
adopted.
8.20 Minutes of the Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee dated June 4, 2025
Resolution # C-152-25
That the minutes of the Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee dated June 4,
2025, be received for information.
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8.6 Minutes from the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee meeting dated
May 30 and June 13, 2025
Resolution # C-153-25
Moved by Councillor Rang
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That the minutes from the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee meetings
dated May 30 and June 13, 2025, be received for information, with the exception of
Item 8 of the May 30, 2025, minutes, which shall be endorsed by the Council of the
Municipality of Clarington:
“Whereas Section 5.8 of the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee
Terms of Reference states that “If a member is absent for three consecutive
meetings, the Committee, by resolution, may request that Council remove
the Member, including a Member of Council, from the Committee;” and
Whereas Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee member Mia Mansi
has been absent for three consecutive meetings;
Therefore, be it resolved that Mia Mansi be removed from the Bowmanville
Santa Claus Parade Committee and the vacancy be filled.”
Carried
9. Items for Separate Discussion
9.1 Minutes from the Clarington Diversity Advisory Committee dated June 12,
2025
Resolution # C-154-25
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That the minutes from the Clarington Diversity Advisory Committee meeting dated
June 12, 2025, be received for information, with the exception of Item 8, which
shall be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington:
Whereas hate has no home in Clarington; and
Whereas acts of hate have a profound impact on those directly targeted, as well as
the community as a whole; and
Whereas municipalities such as Hamilton, Uxbridge, and Peterborough have either
amended their sign by-laws or passed motions banning the display of hate
symbols on municipal property; and
Whereas all levels of government have a collective responsibility in keeping our
communities safe and welcoming for all residents; and
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Whereas in previous sessions of Parliament, bills were introduced to amend the
Criminal Code to ban hate symbols; and
Whereas regular data reporting on hate crime incidents, charges and convictions
will provide transparency, create awareness, and identify areas of focus.
Therefore, be it resolved that Clarington:
1. Ban symbols of hate on municipal property, either through policy or
amendments to the Sign By-law; and
2. Urge the Federal Government to amend the Criminal Code to ban public
displays of hate symbols; and
3. Request that DRPS make publicly available statistics on hate -related
incidents through a hate crime dashboard and present an annual report on
hate crimes, similar to those of the Toronto Police Service; and
4. Endorse the development of the regional, community-based hate reporting
system proposed in Report #2025-A-4 of Durham Region’s F&A Committee
and request that the Region add CDAC and other lower-tier DEI advisory
committees in future consultations on the system’s development and other
anti-hate initiatives; and
5. Forward a copy of Council’s resolution to the Region of Durham, other
Durham Region municipalities and their DEI advisory committees (where
applicable).
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)
9.2 Speed Humps - Tyrone
Suspend the Rules
Resolution # C-155-25
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add an additional item to the Agenda
regarding speed humps in Tyrone.
Carried
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Resolution # C-156-25
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Councillor Traill
Whereas the issues of road and pedestrian safety have been an ongoing concern
of the residents of the Municipality of Clarington and the Hamlet of Tyrone is no
exception;
And whereas the road through the Hamlet of Tyrone is classified as a local road or
minor collector road;
And whereas Public Works Staff through Traffic Engineering are addressing the
speed and cut through concerns with the Traffic Calming Policy PUB -003-25;
And whereas the measures to reduce excessive speeds and excessive cut-through
traffic have not had the desired effect;
Now therefore be it resolved:
1. That seasonal speed humps be installed near house #2673 Liberty St N
and #2799 Liberty St. N.;
2. That Durham Regional Police Service, Community Response Team, and
Traffic officer attend the Hamlet of Tyrone on a periodic basis; and
3. That a copy of Council’s decision be forwarded to the Region of Durham
and Durham Regional Police Service.
Yes (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang,
Councillor Traill, and Councillor Woo
No (1): Councillor Zwart
Carried on a recorded vote (6 to 1)
10. Confidential Items
10.1 PUB-007-25 - Emergency Dispatch Negotiations
Resolution # C-157-25
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That the recommendations as outlined in Confidential Report PUB-007-25, be
approved.
Carried
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10.2 PUB-008-25 - South Bowmanville Recreation Centre Phase 2
Resolution # C-158-25
Moved by Councillor Rang
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That the recommendations as outlined in Confidential Report PUB-008-25, be
approved.
Yes (6): Mayor Foster, Councillor Anderson, Councillor Elhajjeh, Councillor Rang,
Councillor Woo, and Councillor Zwart
No (1): Councillor Traill
Carried on a recorded vote (6 to 1)
11. Confirming By-Law
Resolution # C-159-25
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That By-law 2025-034 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of
the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on June 23, 2025, be
approved.
Carried
12. Adjournment
Resolution # C-160-25
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the meeting adjourn at 7:56 p.m.
Carried