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Special Council Meeting
Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
September 8, 2025
11:58 AM
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 W. Woo, Councillor M. Zwart
Regrets: Councillor C. Traill
Staff Present: M. Dempster, J. Newman, L. Turcotte, L. Preston, D. Lyons, T.
Pinn, L. Reck
Other Staff Present: C. Lyon, K. Esseghaier, S. Chanthirakumar, J. Mitchell
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1. Call to Order
Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 11:58 a.m.
2. Land Acknowledgement Statement
Councillor Anderson led the meeting in the Land Acknowledgement Statement.
3. Moment of Reflection
Councillor Anderson read the moment of reflection.
4. Declaration of Interest
There were no disclosures of interest stated at this meeting.
Recess
Resolution # C-166-25
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That the Committee recess until 1 p.m.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 1:02 p.m. with Mayor Foster in the Chair.
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5. Staff Reports
5.1 PUB-012-25 - South Bowmanville Recreation Centre – Budget Update
Resolution # C-167-25
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That Report PUB-012-25, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That Council approve additional project budget of $16,560,000, reflecting current
construction costs and estimates, and to facilitate the successful delivery of the
South Bowmanville Recreation Centre project to completion;
That the amount of up to $16,560,000 is financed through grants, applicable
reserves, and the remaining through debenture at the Treasurer’s discretion; and
That the Deputy CAO/Treasurer is authorized to split the debenture into phases
at their discretion and in consultation with the Region of Durham.
Carried
6. Confidential Items
Closed Session
Resolution # C-168-25
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended,
the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing the following matters that
deal with:
advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications
necessary for that purpose; and
a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any
negotiations carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the
municipality or local board.
Carried
6.1 PUB-013-25 - South Bowmanville Recreation Centre - Project Update
Rise and Report
The meeting resumed in open session at 1:32 p.m.
Mayor Foster advised that one item was discussed in "closed" session in
accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, and one
resolution was passed to provide direction to Staff.
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7. Confirming By-law
Resolution # C-169-25
Moved by Councillor Rang
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That By-law 2025-041 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council
of the Municipality of Clarington at a special meeting held on September 8, 2025,
be approved.
Carried
8. Adjournment
Resolution # C-170-25
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That the meeting adjourn at 1:34 p.m.
Carried