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Date:
Time:
Location:
October 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, R. Maciver, D. Lyons, R. Maciver, M. Perini, T. Pinn,
J. Gallagher, M. Chambers
Other Staff Present: L. Backus, K. Esseghaier, C. Lyon, J. O'Meara, M. Westover, N
Zambri
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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 Anderson led the meeting with the Land Acknowledgement Statement.
3. Canadian National Anthem
4. Moment of Reflection
Councillor Anderson recited the moment of reflection.
5. Declaration of Interest
There were no declarations of pecuniary interest stated at the meeting.
6. Announcements
Members of Council announced upcoming community events and matters of
community interest.
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7. Presentations / Delegations
7.1 Delegation by Libby Racansky regarding Report PDS-048-25 - Zoning By-law
Amendment to Permit 6 Single Detached Dwellings Fronting onto the
Extension of Tabb Avenue and a Medium Density Block Fronting onto Nash
Road
Libby Racansky was present regarding Report PDS-048-25 - Zoning By-
Amendment to Permit 6 Single Detached Dwellings Fronting onto the Extension of
Tabb Avenue and a Medium Density Block Fronting onto Nash Road. Using an
electronic presentation, Libby stated that the proposed density is too high for this
area and the developments are happening to quickly. L. Racansky requested that
the land and the trees be protected and believe s Central Lake Ontario
Conservation Area (CLOCA) should be doing an assessment of the area. Libby
answered questions from the Members of Council.
7.2 Delegation by Benny Skouros regarding Report LGS-036-25 - Outline of
Council Policy CP-004 Road Closure and Conveyance
Benny Skouros was present regarding Report LGS-036-25 - Outline of Council
Policy CP-004 Road Closure and Conveyance. B. Skouros requested an easement
for the land over the section of the unopened road allowance and will assume all
liability associated with the easement. Benny is requesting permission to asphalt a
driveway as the Municipality has refused. B. Skouros believes his property should
be grandfathered in to allow the easement. Benny is unable to build a new house
and can only rebuild the existing house on the property. B. Skouros is requesting a
driveway and not a road and does not agree with the cost assessment in the report.
Benny noted there is a well, existing house, and septic and would like to know why
a house cannot be built as property taxes are paid. B. Skouros would like a solution
and has only been told why it cannot be done and was advised by Staff to ask the
neighbour for an easement but would still not be permitted to obtain a permit for the
driveway. Benny answered questions from the members of Council.
Resolution # C-204-25
Moved by Councillor Traill
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That Benny Skouros’ driveway be grandfathered in.
Motion referred, see following motion
Resolution # C-205-25
Moved by Councillor Traill
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That the forgoing Resolution #C-204-25, be referred to the November 3, 2025,
General Government Committee meeting.
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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)
7.3 Delegation by Katrina Metzner, North Lakes Development and Construction
regarding Report PDS-049-25 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application to
Facilitate a 7-unit, Apartment Building in Bowmanville
Katrina Metzner, North Lakes Development and Construction was present
regarding Report PDS-049-25 - Zoning By-law Amendment Application to Facilitate
a 7-unit, Apartment Building in Bowmanville. Using an electronic presentation,
Katrina provided an overview of location, site plan, land use, and the proposed
zoning by-law amendment. K. Metzner answered questions from Members of
Council.
Suspend the Rules
Resolution # C-206-25
Moved by Councillor Traill
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That the Rules of Procedures be suspends to add Marilyn Morawetz, to the agenda
as a delegation regarding Report PDS-055-25 - OLT Appeal - Lambs Road School
Property - Settlement Offer from Kaitlin Corporation.
Carried
7.4 Delegation by Marilyn Morawetz, regarding Report PDS-055-25 - OLT Appeal -
Lambs Road School Property - Settlement Offer from Kaitlin Corporation.
Marilyn Morawetz, Jurys Lands Foundation, was present regarding Report PDS -
055-25 - OLT Appeal - Lambs Road School Property - Settlement Offer from Kaitlin
Corporation. Marilyn provided background on the history of the Triple Dormitory and
the historical significance. M. Morawetz referred to the recommendations in the
DTAH visioning report of 2018 which identify numerous p ossible uses for all the
buildings. Marilyn confirmed that Manorville Homes was able to access the
cafeteria building today and has permission from Kaitlin that selected contractors
are permitted to enter the other buildings to assess the status. M. Morawetz added
that, once construction has begun, the contractor would assume the security of the
site during the daytime hours. Marilyn noted concerns of the securing the heritage
and following the Heritage Stabilization procedures which includes ensuring the
buildings are secured according to those procedures and the Jury Lands
Foundation would work with the partners to ensure those standards are followed to
reduce breaches and further damage. M. Morawetz confirmed that the Jury Lands
Foundation supports the assessments needed for each building. Marilyn concluded
by asking Council to review the vision of the DTAH for both the buildings and the
parkland. M. Morawetz answered question from the Members of Council.
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Recess
Resolution # C-207-25
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That the Committee recess for 10 minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 8:40 p.m. with Mayor Foster in the Chair.
8. Consent Agenda
Resolution # C-208-25
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That all items listed in Section 8, with the exception of item 8.12, be approved, in
accordance with the Agenda.
Carried
8.1 Minutes from the regular meeting of Council dated September 22, 2025
Resolution # C-209-25
That the minutes from the regular meeting of Council dated September 22, 2025,
be adopted.
8.2 Minutes from the General Government Committee Meeting dated October 6,
2025
Resolution # C-210-25
That the minutes from the General Government Committee Meeting dated October
6, 2025, be approved.
8.3 Minutes from the Planning and Development Committee Meeting dated
October 20, 2025
Resolution # C-211-25
That the minutes from the Planning and Development Committee Meeting dated
October 20, 2025, be approved. .
8.4 Minutes from the Accessibility Advisory Committee meetings dated May 24
and September 26, 2025
Resolution # C-212-25
That the minutes from the Accessibility Advisory Committee meetings dated May 24
and September 26, 2025, be received for information.
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8.5 Minutes from the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee meeting dated
September 12, 2025
Resolution # C-213-25
That the minutes from the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee meeting
dated September 12, 2025, be received for information.
8.6 Minutes from the Newcastle Village Community Hall Board meetings dated
September 12 and 23, 2025
Resolution # C-214-25
That the minutes from the Newcastle Village Community Hall Board meetings dated
September 12 and 23, 2025, be received for information.
8.7 Minutes from the Clarington Heritage Committee meeting dated September
16, 2025
Resolution # C-215-25
That the minutes from the Clarington Heritage Committee meeting dated
September 16, 2025, be received for information.
8.8 Minutes from the Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee
meeting dated September 18, 2025
Resolution # C-216-25
That the minutes from the Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory
Committee meeting dated September 18, 2025, be received for information.
8.9 Minutes from the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee meeting dated September 16, 2025
Resolution # C-217-25
That the minutes from the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee meeting dated September 16, 2025, be received for information.
8.10 Minutes from the Clarington Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee meeting
dated October 1, 2025
Resolution # C-218-25
That the minutes from the Clarington Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee
meeting dated October 1, 2025, be received for information.
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8.11 Minutes from the Clarington Diversity Advisory Committee dated October 9,
2025
Resolution # C-219-25
That the minutes from the Clarington Diversity Advisory Committee dated October
9, 2025, be received for information.
8.13 Report FSD-036-25 - Supply and Deliver Single Axle Combo Plow Trucks
Resolution # C-220-25
That Report FSD-036-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be
received;
That Everest Equipment with a bid amount of $2,344,550.40 (Net HST) being the
low, compliant bidder meeting all terms, conditions and specifications of CL2025 -49
be awarded the contract for the supply and delivery of six single axle combination
plow trucks;
That the total estimated funds required for this project in the amount of
$2,365,300.40 (Net HST) exceeds the approved budget, and includes
$2,344,550.40 (Net HST) for six single axle plows, and other costs such as
licensing, radios, GPS units and Clarington decal lettering and striping in the
amount of $20,750.00 (Net HST) be funded by the Municipality as provided;
That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-036-25, be advised of Council’s
decision.
8.14 Report LGS-039-25 - 1697 and 1701 Highway 2 – Affordable Residential Rental
Unit DC Exemption Agreement
Resolution # C-221-25
That Report LGS-039-25 be received;
That the Deputy CAO/Treasurer and the Deputy CAO, Planning and Infrastructure
be authorised to execute an agreement with the owner of the property municipally
known as 1697 and 1701 Highway 2, Courtice to grant an exemption from
development charges and parkland dedication for residential units that are intended
to be affordable residential units for a period of 25 years, as detailed in Report LGS-
039-25;
That all interested parties listed in Report LGS-039-25, be advised of Council’s
decision.
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8.15 By-law 2025-050 - Being a by-law to designate the property known for
municipal purposes as 19 ½ -23 King Street West, Bowmanville, Municipality
of Clarington
Resolution # C-222-25
That By-law Number 2025-050, be approved.
8.16 By-law 2025-051 - Being a by-law to designate the property known for
municipal purposes as 33 King Street West, Bowmanville, Municipality of
Clarington
Resolution # C-223-25
That By-law Number 2025-051, be approved.
8.17 By-law 2025-052 - Being a by-law to designate the property known for
municipal purposes as 192 Liberty Street, North, Bowmanville, Municipality of
Clarington
Resolution # C-224-25
That By-law Number 2025-052, be approved.
8.18 By-law 2025-053 - Being a by-law to designate the property known for
municipal purposes as 175 Liberty Street, North, Bowmanville, Municipality of
Clarington
Resolution # C-225-25
That By-law Number 2025-053, be approved.
8.19 By-law 2025-054 - Being a by-law to designate the property known for
municipal purposes as 1598 Baseline Road West, Courtice, Municipality of
Clarington
Resolution # C-226-25
That By-law Number 2025-054, be approved.
8.20 By-law 2025-055 - 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-227-25
That By-law Number 2025-055, be approved.
8.21 By-law 2025-056 - 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-228-25
That By-law 2025-056, be approved.
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8.22 By-law 2025-057 - 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-229-25
That By-law 2025-057, be approved.
8.23 Correspondence from Heidi Dyck, Project Coordinator, JR Certus
Construction Co. Ltd. regarding a Request for a Noise By-law Exemption
Resolution # C-230-25
That the request for a Noise By-law exemption from Heidi Dyck, Project
Coordinator, JR Certus Construction Co. Ltd., on October 28, 2025, for 1589
Highway 2, Courtice, be approved.
8.24 Report PDS-055-25 - OLT Appeal - Lambs Road School Property - Settlement
Offer from Kaitlin Corporation
Resolution # C-231-25
That Report PDS-055-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be
received for information.
8.25 By-law 2025-058 - Being a By-law to exempt Lots 132, 133, 134, and 136; and
Blocks 157 and 159, Registered Plan 40M-2784 from Part Lot Control
Resolution # C-232-25
That By-law 2025-058, be approved.
8.12 Minutes from the Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting dated October 9,
2025
Resolution # C-233-25
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That the minutes from the Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting dated October
9, 2025, be received for information, with the exception of Item 6a, 6b, and 9b,
which shall be endorsed by the Council of the Municipality of Clarington as follows:
That the Council of the Municipality of Clarington and the Agricultural
Advisory Committee of Clarington extends our appreciation to the Found
Family for their hosting of the first Agricultural Advisory Committee of
Clarington Farm Tour and their ongoing commitment to agricultural
education; and
That the Council of the Municipality of Clarington approves and supports the
Senate Report entitled “Critical Ground: Why Soil is Essential to Canada's
Economic, Environmental, Human, and Social Health” as put forward, and
further that Council supports the recent bill S. 230 tabled by Senator Black in
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2025 to create a national soil health strategy, with the inclusion of the
experience of the private sector in delivering recommendations four and nine
in the report;
That the Council of the Municipality of Clarington directs the Municipality of
Clarington Staff to review the study and look to leverage it as it relates to
meeting the net zero goals as outlined in the Corporate Climate Action Plan ;
and
That, in accordance with subsection 5.8 of the AACC Terms of Reference ,
Council accept the recommendation of the AACC to remove Chris Ennis
from the AACC due to absence for three consecutive meetings.
Carried
9. Items for Separate Discussion
9.1 Minutes from the Closed General Government Committee meeting dated
October 6, 2025
This matter was considered in closed session.
10. Confidential Items
Closed Session
Resolution # C-234-25
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 a matter that deals with
litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals,
affecting the municipality or local board.
Carried
Rise and Report
The meeting resumed in open session at 10.30 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.
10.1 Report LGS-040-25 - OLT Appeal – Lambs Road School Property Ltd.
This matter was considered in closed session.
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11. Confirming By-Law
Resolution # C-235-25
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That By-law Number 2025-059, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the
Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on October 27,
2025, be approved.
Carried
12. Adjournment
Resolution # C-236-25
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That the meeting adjourn at 10:31 p.m.
Carried