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Council Minutes
Date:
Time:
Location:
November 17, 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, M. Perini, T. Pinn,
J. Gallagher, M. Chambers
Other Staff Present: K. Esseghaier, M. Machacek, J. MacLean, J. O'Meara, M.
Westover
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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 recited the Land Acknowledgement Statement.
3. Canadian National Anthem
4. Moment of Reflection
Councillor Anderson led the meeting in a moment of reflection.
5. Declaration of Pecuniary 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 Andrew Rice regarding Report PDS-062-25 - Zoning By-law
Amendment Application to Permit an Eating Establishment Use at 2305
Highway 2
Andrew Rice notified the Clerk's Division before the meeting to withdraw their
delegation.
7.2 Delegation by Gord Robinson regarding Report PDS-058-25 - Zoning By-law
Amendment Application to Permit 19 Lots for Detached Dwellings in
Newtonville
Gord Robinson was present regarding Report PDS-058-25 - Zoning By-law
Amendment Application to Permit 19 Lots for Detached Dwellings in Newtonville.
Gord is in support of the report and questioned the need for sidewalks and
requested that is it be green space instead. G Robinson asked for the cash- in- lieu
of parkland funds to be allocated to Newtonville for extra amenities. Gord answered
questions from the Members of Council.
7.3 Presentation by Trevor Pinn, Deputy CAO/Treasurer and David Cachia, Chief
Information Officer - 2026 Budget Update
Trevor Pinn, Deputy CAO/Treasurer, was present to provide the 2026 Budget
Update. With the use of an electronic presentation, an overview of following items
was provided to Council.
2026 Total Budget
How the money is spent
2026 Operating Budget Update
o Changes to the Tax Levy
o Departmental Changes
o Departmental Operating Budget
2026 Capital Budget
o Capital Budget Breakdown
David Cachia, Chief Information Officer, provided an overview of the following
Capital Budget Highlights:
Customer Relationship Management System
Enterprise Resource Planning Software
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Trevor continued by reviewing the following:
South Courtice Arena Twin Ice Pad Feasibility Study
South Bowmanville Recreation Centre Park and Splashpad
Capital Budget Funding
Capital Spending as a Percentage of Total Expenditures
Long-Term Debt
o Current Debt
o Proposed New Debt
o Debt Servicing as a Percentage of Own Source Revenue
Reserves and Reserve Funds
o Projected Reserve Balances
o Projected Capital Asset Reserve Fund Balances
o Projected Capital Growth and Expansion Reserve Fund Balances
o Projected Stabilization and Contingency Reserve Fund Balances
Identified Challenges and Risks
Strategies for Fiscal Sustainability
Trevor and David answered questions from the Members of Council.
Resolution # C-237-25
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the presentation by Trevor Pinn, Deputy CAO/Treasurer and David Cachia,
Chief Information Officer regarding the 2026 Budget Update, be received for
information.
Carried
Recess
Resolution # C-238-25
Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That the Committee recess for 10 minutes.
Carried
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The meeting reconvened at 8:25 p.m. with Mayor Foster in the Chair.
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8. Consent Agenda
Resolution # C-239-25
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That all items listed in Section 8, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda.
Carried
8.1 Minutes from the regular meeting of Council dated October 27, 2025
Resolution # C-240-25
That the minutes from the regular meeting of Council dated October 27, 2025, be
adopted.
8.2 Minutes from the General Government Committee meeting dated November 3,
2025
Resolution # C-241-25
That the minutes from the General Government Committee meeting dated
November 3, 2025, be approved.
8.3 Minutes from the Newcastle Arena Board meeting dated October 14, 2025
Resolution # C-242-25
That the minutes from the Newcastle Arena Board meeting dated October 14, 2025,
be approved.
8.4 Minutes from the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee meeting dated October 21, 2025
Resolution # C-243-25
That the minutes from the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee meeting dated October 21, 2025, be approved.
8.5 Minutes from the Newcastle Village Community Hall Board meeting dated
October 29, 2025
Resolution # C-244-25
That the minutes from the Newcastle Village Community Hall Board meeting dated
October 29, 2025, be approved.
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8.6 Minutes from the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting dated
October 29, 2025
Resolution # C-245-25
That the minutes from the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting
dated October 29, 2025, be approved.
8.7 Minutes from the Solina Hall Board meetings dated January 13, March 4 and
November 4, 2025
Resolution # C-246-25
That the minutes from the Solina Hall Board meetings dated January 13, March 4
and November 4, 2025, be approved.
8.8 Report FSD-037-25 - Supply and Deliver One Pumper Truck – Due to Collision
Resolution # C-247-25
That Report FSD-037-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be
received;
That Darch Fire Inc. with a total bid amount of $1,801,783.86 (Net HST) be
awarded the contract for the Supply and Delivery of One Pumper Truck – Due to
Collision under CL2024-41 (Multi-Year);
That the total estimated funds required for this project in the amount of
$1,802,063.86 (Net HST) exceeds the approved budget, and includes
$1,801,783.86 (Net HST) for the pumper truck, and other costs such as GPS in the
amount of $280.00 (Net HST) be funded by the Municip ality as provided; and
That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-037-25, be advised of Council’s
decision.
8.9 By-law 2025-061 - Being a By-law to establish a Municipal Service Board to
operate the Newcastle Memorial Arena and to repeal By-law 2008-037
Resolution # C-248-25
That By-law Number 2025-061, be approved.
8.10 By-law 2025-062 - Being a by-law to authorize the borrowing of $15,000,000 to
meet until taxes are collected, the current expenditures of the Municipality for
the year 2026
Resolution # C-249-25
That By-law Number 2025-062, be approved.
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8.11 By-law 2025-063 - Being a By-law to authorize an Interim Tax levy for 2026
Resolution # C-250-25
That By-law Number 2025-063, be approved.
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8.12 By-law 2025-064 - 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-251-25
That By-law Number 2025-064, be approved.
8.13 By-law 2025-065 - 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-252-25
That By-law Number 2025-065, be approved.
8.14 By-law 2025-066 - 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-253-25
That By-law Number 2025-066, be approved.
9. Items for Separate Discussion
9.1 Minutes from the Planning and Development Committee Meeting dated
November 10, 2025
Resolution # C-254-25
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the minutes from the Planning and Development Committee Meeting dated
November 10, 2025, be approved with the exception of Item 9.3.1. and 9.2.1.
Carried
Item 9.3.1 - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment Applications to
Permit a Supermarket at 91 and 95 Baseline Road, West, Bowmanville
Resolution # C-255-25
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That Report PDS-061-25, 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
to permit a supermarket use;
That the Clarington Official Plan Aamendment application, submitted by the
applicant, be supported and the Official Plan Amendment in Attachment 1 to this
reportReport PDS-061-25 be approved;
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That the Zoning By-Law amendment application submitted by the applicant be
supported and the By-law in Attachment 2 to this reportReport PDS-061-25 be
approved; and
That the applicant be required to submit a Scoped Traffic Impact Study to inform
transportation improvements, including a potential pedestrian crossing, and
implement any recommended improvements identified through the study as part of
the Site Plan process; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-061-25, and any delegations, be
advised of Council’s decision.
Carried
9.2 Request from Trademark Homes for Permission to Vary from Development
Standards to Allow for Private Waste Collection
Item 9.2 was considered during Item 9.2.1 - Report PDS-064-25 - Private Waste
Pick Up for a multi-residential building at 22 Church Street, Bowmanville.
9.2.1 Report PDS-064-25 - Private Waste Pick Up for a multi-residential building at
22 Church Street, Bowmanville
Resolution # C-256-25
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That Report PDS-064-25 and any related communication items, be received for
information;
That the delegation by Michael Fry, D.G. Biddle and Asso ciates Limited and
Anthony Camposeo, Trademark Homes, regarding a Request for Permission to
Vary from Development Standards to Allow for Private Waste Collection, be
received; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-064-25 and any delegations be
advised of Council’s decision.
Motion Lost
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Recess
Resolution # C-257-25
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the Committee recess for 5 minutes.
Carried
The meeting reconvened at 9:16 p.m. with Mayor Foster in the Chair.
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Resolution # C-258-25
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Councillor Zwart
That Report PDS-064-25, Private Waste Pick Up for Multi-Residential Building at 22
Church Street, Bowmanville, and any related communication items, be received for
information;
That the delegation by Michael Fry, D.G. Biddle and Associates Limited and
Anthony Camposeo, Trademark Homes, regarding a Request for Permission to
Vary from Development Standards to Allow for Private Waste Collection, be
received; and
That the request, by Trademark Homes, regarding a request for permission to vary
from development standards to allow for private waste collection at 22 Church St.
Bowmanville, be referred to Staff to work with the Applicant and the Region of
Durham for options for all-stream waste collection, on a site-specific basis, prior to
the submission of a Zoning By-law Application; and
That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-064-25, and any delegations, be
advised of Council’s decision.
Carried
10. Confidential Items
11. Confirming By-Law
Resolution # C-259-25
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That By-law Number 2025-067, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the
Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on November 17,
2025, be approved.
Carried
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12. Adjournment
Resolution # C-260-25
Moved by Councillor Rang
Seconded by Councillor Traill
That the meeting adjourn at 9:33 p.m.
Carried