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Home My WebLink About2026-01-26Clarington If this information is required in an alternate format, please contact the Accessibility Co-ordinator at 905-623-3379 ext. 2131 Council Minutes Date: January 26, 2026 Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: 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, T. Pinn, M. Perini, L. Reck, J. Gallagher, M. Chambers Other Staff Present: K. Esseghaier, T. Hunt, J. MacLean, M. Westover, J. Whynot 1. Call to Order Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m. 2. Land Acknowledgement Statement Councillor Elhajjeh led the meeting with the Land Acknowledgement Statement. 3. Canadian National Anthem 4. Moment of Reflection Councillor Elhajjeh 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. Clar*wn 7. Presentations / Delegations January 26, 2026 Council Minutes 7.1 Delegation by Peter Vogel, Clarington Heritage Committee, regarding CAO- 001-26 - Camp 30 Cafeteria Building Update Peter Vogel, Clarington Heritage Committee, was present regarding CAO-001-26 - Camp 30 Cafeteria Building Update. Peter noted that this is a national historical site and expressed concerns with ongoing vandalism and the associated costs, and suggested that there be more police attention and presence. P. Vogel supports the fencing, additional security, and the remediation of the site. Peter advised the Members of Council that the Clarington Heritage Committee will assist and provide support for the success of this site and make it a tourist attraction. Peter thanked the Members of Council for their decision. 7.2 Delegation by Dave Meredith, Meredith Consulting Services and Nick Swerdfeger, BBAArchitects, regarding PDS-001-26 - Clarington Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit 63 residential units at 1420 and 1422 Nash Road in Courtice Dave Meredith, Meredith Consulting and Nick Swerdfeger, BBAArchitects, were present regarding PDS-001-26 - Clarington Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment to permit 63 residential units at 1420 and 1422 Nash Road in Courtice. Using an electronic presentation, Nick provided an overview of the proposed development, summarized the changes since the Public Meeting and highlighted some key points of the changes. N. Swerdfeger concluded by stating support for the staff report and the next steps in this development will come forward in the site plan. Nick answered questions from the Member of Council. 7.3 Delegation by Joe Neal regarding PDS-002-26 - Courtice Waterfront Secondary Plan Recommendation Report Joe Neal was present regarding PDS-002-26 — Courtice Waterfront Secondary Plan Recommendation Report. Using an electronic presentation, Joe expressed concerns that the increased residential component is not consistent with the original plans for a waterfront park. J. Neal stated that residents of the proposed development would dominate available parking, making it difficult for visitors to access the waterfront. Joe noted that the current proposal does not identify a dedicated parking area and that a high -density residential block is now located where a stormwater management pond had previously been shown. J. Neal believes that the proposal appears to prioritize the developer's interests and does not support a waterfront park. Joe questioned whether the road allowance, owned by the Municipality, which is located within land owned by the developer, would be transferred to the developer. J. Neal added that, if such a transfer were to occur, it should be subject to a public process. Joe requested that Council reconsider the proposal, emphasizing that the development should focus on creating a community rather than simply adding housing, and cautioning that the current plan may resemble areas in north Oshawa. Joe answered questions from Members of Council. 2 Clar*wn January 26, 2026 Council Minutes 8. Consent Agenda Resolution # C-001-26 Moved by Councillor Rang Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh That all items listed in Section 8, with the exception of items 6.2 of the Planning and Development Committee minutes (Item 8.3), Item 5 of the Accessibility Advisory Committee minutes (Item 8.5) and 8.12, be approved, in accordance with the Agenda. Carried 8.1 Minutes from the regular meeting of Council dated December 15, 2025 Resolution # C-002-26 That the minutes from the regular meeting of Council dated December 15, 2025, be adopted. 8.2 Minutes from the General Government Committee meeting dated January 12, 2026 Resolution # C-003-26 That the minutes from the General Government Committee meeting dated January 12, 2026, be approved. 8.3 Minutes from the Planning and Development Committee meeting dated January 19, 2026 Resolution # C-004-26 That the minutes from the Planning and Development Committee Meeting dated January 19, 2026, be approved with the exception of Item 6.2. 8.4 Minutes from the Clarington Heritage Committee meeting dated November 18, 2025 - Revised Resolution # C-005-26 That the minutes from the Clarington Heritage Committee meeting dated November 18, 2025, be received for information. 8.5 Minutes from the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting dated November 26, 2025 Resolution # C-006-26 That the minutes from the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting dated November 26, 2025, be received for information with the exception of Item 5. 3 Clar*wn January 26, 2026 Council Minutes 8.6 Minutes from the Clarington Anti -Black Racism Advisory Committee meeting dated December 4, 2025, and January 8, 2026 Resolution # C-007-26 That the minutes from the Clarington Anti -Black Racism Advisory Committee meeting dated December 4, 2025, and January 8, 2026, be received for information. 8.7 Minutes from the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee meetings dated December 11, 2025, and January 8, 2026 Resolution # C-008-26 That the minutes from the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee meetings dated December 11, 2025, and January 8, 2026, be received for information. 8.8 Minutes from the Clarington Diversity Advisory Committee meeting dated December 11, 2025, and January 15, 2026 Resolution # C-009-26 That the minutes from the Clarington Diversity Advisory Committee meeting dated December 11, 2025, and January 15, 2026, be received for information. 8.9 Minutes from the Newcastle Arena Board meeting dated January 13, 2026 Resolution # C-010-26 That the minutes from the Newcastle Arena Board meeting dated January 13, 2026, be received for information. 8.10 Memo -002-26 - Resolution #GG-004-26 - Update on Whistle Cessation at Bennett Road and Cobbledick Road Resolution # C-011-26 That Memo -002-26 - Resolution #GG-004-26 - Update on Whistle Cessation at Bennett Road and Cobbledick Road, be received for information. 8.11 PDS-011-26 - Heritage Permit Application for Removal of Part of Building on a Designated Property; 2656 Concession Rd 4 (Future Site of the new Clarington Operations Depot, Emergency and Fire Services (CODEFS) building) Resolution # C-012-26 That Report PDS-011-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; 4 Clar*wn January 26, 2026 Council Minutes That the Heritage Permit Application (File No. HPA2025-008), to permit the demolition and removal of the one -storey brick rear wing and one -storey wooden outbuilding of the existing farmhouse dwelling at 2656 Concession Rd 4, be approved in accordance with Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act and substantially in accordance with: a. The Heritage Impact Assessment prepared by Archaeological Resources Inc, Revised, dated December 10, 2025; b. The Heritage Demolition Advisory Report, prepared by MVW Construction & Engineering Inc., dated November 17, 2025; and That the Ontario Heritage Trust, the Clarington Heritage Committee, and all interested parties listed in Report PDS-011-26, be advised of Council's decision. 8.13 By-law 2026-002 - Being a by-law to provide for the issuance of licences to manage and conduct lotteries, including bingo, break open ticket (Nevada), lottery schemes at bazaars and raffles. Resolution # C-013-26 That By-law Number 2026-002, be approved. 8.14 By-law 2026-003 - Being a By-law to amend By-law 2024-042, the Delegation of Authority By-law, to delegate the Municipal Clerk's appointment as the Lottery Licensing Officer Resolution # C-014-26 That By-law Number 2026-003, be approved. 8.15 By-law 2026-004 - Being a By-law to establish a Clarington Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee for the 2026-2030 term of Council Resolution # C-015-26 That By-law Number 2026-004, be approved. 8.16 By-law 2026-005 - 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-016-26 That By-law Number 2026-005, be approved. 8.17 By-law 2026-006 - Being a by-law to amend By-law 2024-006, the Building By- law, to appoint Brad Muma as Deputy Chief Building Official for the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington Resolution # C-017-26 That By-law Number 2026-006, be approved. 5 Clar*wn January 26, 2026 Council Minutes 8.18 By-law 2026-007 - 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-018-26 That By-law Number 2026-007, be approved. 8.19 By-law 2026-008 - 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-019-26 That By-law Number 2026-008, be approved. 8.20 PDS-002-26 - Courtice Waterfront Secondary Plan Recommendation Report (Item 6.2 of the Planning and Development Committee Minutes) Resolution # C-020-26 Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh Seconded by Councillor Anderson That Report PDS-002-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be received; That Clarington Official Plan Amendment 131 and Durham Region Official Plan Amendment 2, attached to Report PDS-002-26, for the Courtice Waterfront Secondary Plan be finalized and forwarded to Council for approval with the following amendments: • Changing the road classification of the east -west collector to a key local road and labelling it Street E on Schedule C — Roads and Active Transportation Plan • Adding new policy 10.4.4 as follows: "10.4.4 Street E shall be designed to accommodate cycling facilities that provide connectivity between Darlington Provincial Park and the active transportation network." • Removing the "Potential Future Road" arrow shown on Schedule C — Roads and Active Transportation Plan • Replacing "where applicable" with "where appropriate" in policy 6.2.5 • Deleting "and industrial building" in policy 6.2.8 • Adding the following to policy 11.3.3: "Should there be no other technical alternative, and a drainage diversion between subwatersheds be proposed, a justification report and any required mitigation measures shall be submitted for review and acceptance by the Municipality of Clarington and the Conservation Authority." 6 Clar*wn January 26, 2026 Council Minutes • Schedule A — Land Use Plan be amended by expanding the Low Density Residential designation eastward, while maintaining Medium Density Residential designation frontage along Street B between Street E and Street C, to increase the opportunity for additional detached and semi-detached dwelling units; Schedule B — Heights Plan (Storeys) be amended by expanding the Low Density Residential designation and the zone permitting a minimum height of 2 storeys and a maximum height of 3 storeys eastward, while maintaining Medium Density Residential designation frontage along Street B between Street E and Street C, to increase the opportunity for additional single - detached and semi-detached dwelling units. That Clarington Official Plan Amendment 146, attached to Report PDS-002-26, for the Clarington Energy Business Park Secondary Plan be finalized and forwarded to Council for approval; That upon approval by Council, the Courtice Waterfront Secondary Plan be implemented through the annual capital budgeting process; That the Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines appended to the Secondary Plan be approved and be used by staff to guide development applications and public projects; That the Deputy CAO, Planning and Infrastructure Services be authorized to finalize the Transportation Impact Study in support of the Secondary Plan; That Council request Durham Region Transit to provide transit service to connect the Energy Business Park, future residential development and the Courtice Waterfront Park to the future Courtice GO Station; That Council direct staff to undertake a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment to determine transportation improvements that may be required to facilitate access to the Courtice Waterfront Park and to unlock housing, subject to the Minister approving use of funding for this project through Clarington's 2024 Build Faster Fund allocation up to $500,000; That the Deputy CAO, Planning and Infrastructure Services be authorized to execute any agreements to implement the Secondary Plan once approved by Council; and That all interested parties listed in Report PDS-002-26and any delegations be advised of Council's decision. 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) (Resolution was later rescinded, see following motions.) 7 Clar*wn January 26, 2026 Council Minutes Resolution # C-021-26 Moved by Councillor Anderson Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh That the foregoing Resolution #C-020-26 be amended by adding the following: That Policy 5.5.9 be changed to a maximum of 10 storeys. Referred (Resolution was later rescinded, see following motions.) Resolution # C-022-26 Moved by Councillor Anderson Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh That Resolution #C-020-26 be referred to a future Planning and Development Committee meeting. Carried (Resolution was later rescinded, see following motions.) Recess Resolution # C-023-26 Moved by Councillor Woo Seconded by Councillor Zwart That the Council recess for 10 minutes. Carried The meeting reconvened at 8.08 p.m. with Mayor Foster in the Chair. Suspend the Rules Resolution # C-024-26 Moved by Councillor Anderson Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to rescind a resolution without notice within this meeting. Carried Resolution # C-025-26 Moved by Councillor Woo Seconded by Councillor Zwart That Resolution #C-022-26, be rescinded. Carried Clar*wn Resolution # C-026-26 Moved by Councillor Elhajjeh Seconded by Councillor Anderson That Resolution #C-020-26, be rescinded. Carried Resolution # C-027-26 Moved by Councillor Zwart Seconded by Councillor Anderson January 26, 2026 Council Minutes That Report PDS-002-26 - Courtice Waterfront Secondary Plan Recommendation Report (Item 6.2 of the Planning and Development Committee minutes), be referred to the February 23, 2026, Council Meeting. Carried 8.21 Accessible Parking (Item 5 of the Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes) Resolution # C-028-26 Moved by Councillor Traill Seconded by Councillor Anderson Whereas accessibility is a fundamental principle of public policy and a legal obligation under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and Whereas accessibility is a core value of the Municipality of Clarington, as outlined in its strategic plans and multi -year accessibility plan, and Whereas residents and visitors with disabilities face challenges with accessible on - street parking and municipal off-street parking spaces, and Whereas residents with disabilities may require additional on -street parking periods due to their disability, and Whereas residents with disabilities may require personal support workers, caregivers and other professional services at their home for periods exceeding three hours at a time, Therefore be it resolved that the Accessibility Advisory Committee recommends, That the Municipality of Clarington amend the traffic bylaw in the following ways: 1. vehicles with valid accessible parking permits be exempt from paid on - street parking fee; and 2. vehicles with valid accessible parking permits be exempt from paid off- street parking in municipal parking lots. 9 Clar*wn January 26, 2026 Council Minutes That staff be directed to explore by-law and/or policy amendments that address residential parking limitations that adversely impact people with disabilities such as: 1. allow vehicles with valid accessible permits to park on residential roads for up to 6 hours; 2. allow individuals with valid accessible permits to purchase yearly on - street parking permits, and 3. allow individuals with valid accessible permits to purchase an on -street parking permit for a reduced fee, similar to the inclusion membership discount. That staff be directed to explore by-law and/or policy amendments that address the parking needs of caregivers who provide in -home support to people with disabilities, That staff be directed to consult with the Accessibility Advisory Committee on by-law and/or policy amendments to ensure the needs of people with disabilities are met, and That the municipality temporarily extends the on -street residential parking limit to 6 hours for vehicles with valid accessible permits until more formal bylaw and/or policy changes are made. Carried 8.12 LGS-006-26 -Annual Report on Council Member Attendance and Training Resolution # C-029-26 Moved by Councillor Anderson Seconded by Councillor Rang That Report LGS-006-26 and any related delegations or communication items, be received for information; and That Staff be directed to update the following dates for Mayor Foster's attendance from "Absent with Regrets" to "Municipal Business" for the following meeting dates: • December 8, 2025 PDC — IAEA Conference (nuclear) • November 3 GGC — World Nuclear Exhibition. Carried 9. Items for Separate Discussion 10. Confidential Items 10 Clar*wn January 26, 2026 Council Minutes 11. Confirming By -Law Resolution # C-030-26 Moved by Councillor Woo Seconded by Councillor Zwart That By-law Number 2026-009, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on January 26, 2026, be approved. Carried 12. Adjournment Resolution # C-031-26 Moved by Councillor Rang Seconded by Councillor Anderson That the meeting adjourn at 8:38 p.m. Carried 11