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Council Minutes
Date:
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April 27, 2026
6:30 p.m.
Council Chambers or Electronic Participation
Municipal Administrative Centre
40 Temperance Street, 2nd Floor
Bowmanville, Ontario
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1. Call to Order
Councillor Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
2. Land Acknowledgement Statement
Councillor Woo recited the Land Acknowledgement Statement.
3. Canadian National Anthem
4. Moment of Reflection
Councillor Woo read the meeting in a 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.
7. Presentations / Delegations
7.1 Delegation by Ryan Guetter, Weston Consulting regarding Report PDS-035-
26 - Applications for a Zoning Bylaw Amendment and Draft Plan of
Subdivision for 2604 units within the Courtice Waterfront Secondary Plan
Area
Ryan Guetter, Weston Consulting notified the Clerk's Division prior to the meeting
to withdrawn the delegation.
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7.2 Delegation by Jim McEwen, Regarding the Proposed Firefighting Training
Facility and Environmental Concerns
Alter the Agenda
Resolution # C-083-26
Moved by Councillor Traill
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That the Agenda be altered to consider the delegation by Jim McEwen, regarding
the Proposed Firefighting Training Facility and Environmental Concerns.
Carried on a recorded vote (7 to 0)
Jim McEwen was present regarding the proposed firefighting training facility and
environmental concerns. Jim raised environmental, planning, and
public‑engagement concerns regarding the proposed firefighting training facility,
noting the absence of a dedicated technical assessment for firefighting
suppressant chemicals, groundwater protection, spill management, and
downstream aquatic impacts. J. McEwen requested improved transparency,
updated technical documentation, and an in‑person Public Information Centre
prior to construction commencement and answered questions from Members of
Council.
Resolution # C-084-26
Moved by Councillor Traill
Seconded by Councillor Woo
That the Delegation by Jim McEwen, regarding the Proposed Firefighting
Training Facility and Environmental Concerns, be referred to Staff for a response
to any outstanding questions or concerns.
Motion Withdrawn
[The seconder withdrew the second.]
Resolution # C-085-26
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That the Delegation by Jim McEwen, regarding the Proposed Firefighting
Training Facility and Environmental Concerns, be received with thanks.
Carried
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8. Consent Agenda
Resolution # C-086-26
Moved by Councillor Woo
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 March 23, 2026
Resolution # C-087-26
That the minutes from the regular meeting of Council dated March 23, 2026, be
approved.
8.2 Minutes from the General Government Committee Meeting dated April 13,
2026
Resolution # C-088-26
That the minutes from the General Government Committee meeting dated April
13, 2026, be approved.
8.3 Minutes from the Planning and Development Committee Meeting dated
April 20, 2026
Resolution # C-089-26
That the minutes from the Planning and Development Committee Meeting dated
April 20, 2026, be approved.
8.4 Minutes from the Newcastle Community Hall Board meetings dated
February 17, March 5, and March 17, 2026
Resolution # C-090-26
That the minutes from the Newcastle Community Hall Board meetings dated
February 17, March 5, and March 17, 2026, be received for information.
8.5 Minutes from the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting
dated March 12 and April 9, 2026
Resolution # C-091-26
That the minutes from the Clarington Agricultural Advisory Committee meeting
dated March 12 and April 9, 2026, for received for information.
8.6 Minutes from the Newcastle Arena Board meeting dated March 10, 2026
Resolution # C-092-26
That the minutes from the Newcastle Arenda Board meeting dated March 10,
2026, be received for information.
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8.7 Minutes from the Clarington Heritage Committee meeting dated March 17,
2026
Resolution # C-093-26
That the minutes from the Clarington Heritage Committee meeting dated March
17, 2026, be received for information.
8.8 Minutes from the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee meeting dated March 17, 2026
Resolution # C-094-26
That the minutes from the Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory
Committee meeting dated March 17, 2026, be received for information.
8.9 Minutes from the Clarington Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee
meeting dated April 2, 2026
Resolution # C-095-26
That the minutes from the Clarington Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee
meeting dated April 2, 2026, be received for information.
8.10 Request for Funds from Roads Reserve Fund – Baseline/Liberty Repairs -
FSD-022-26
Resolution # C-096-26
That Report FSD-022-26, and any related delegations or communication items,
be received;
That the Deputy CAO/Treasurer be authorized to use up to $150,000 from the
Roads Capital Reserve Fund for the purpose of repair work on Baseline Road
near Liberty Street; and
That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-022-26, be advised of Council’s
decision.
8.11 2026-027 - Being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal
purposes as 4-10 King Avenue East, Newcastle, Municipality of Clarington
Resolution # C-097-26
That By-law Number 2026-027, be approved.
8.12 2026-028 - Being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal
purposes as 1 Veterans Avenue, Bowmanville , Municipality of Clarington
8.13 2026-029 - Being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal
purposes as 2 Veterans Avenue, Bowmanville , Municipality of Clarington
Resolution # C-098-26
That By-law Number 2026-029, be approved.
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8.14 2026-030 - Being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal
purposes as 4 Veterans Avenue, Bowmanville , Municipality of Clarington
Resolution # C-099-26
That By-law Number 2026-030, be approved.
8.15 2026-031 - Being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal
purposes as 5 Veterans Avenue, Bowmanville , Municipality of Clarington
Resolution # C-100-26
That By-law Number 2026-031, be approved.
8.16 2026-032 - Being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal
purposes as 6 Veterans Avenue, Bowmanville , Municipality of Clarington
Resolution # C-101-26
That By-law Number 2026-032, be approved.
8.17 2026-033 - Being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal
purposes as 7 Veterans Avenue, Bowmanville , Municipality of Clarington
Resolution # C-102-26
That By-law Number 2026-033, be approved.
8.18 2026-034 - Being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal
purposes as 8 Veterans Avenue, Bowmanville , Municipality of Clarington
Resolution # C-103-26
That By-law Number 2026-034, be approved.
8.19 2026-035 - Being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal
purposes as 9 Veterans Avenue, Bowmanville , Municipality of Clarington
Resolution # C-104-26
That By-law Number 2026-035, be approved.
8.20 2026-036 - Being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal
purposes as 10 Veterans Avenue, Bowmanville , Municipality of Clarington
Resolution # C-105-26
That By-law Number 2026-036, be approved.
8.21 2026-037 - Being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal
purposes as 11 Veterans Avenue, Bowmanville , Municipality of Clarington
Resolution # C-106-26
That By-law Number 2026-037, be approved.
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8.22 2026-038 - Being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal
purposes as 12 Veterans Avenue, Bowmanville , Municipality of Clarington
Resolution # C-107-26
That By-law Number 2026-038, be approved.
8.23 2026-039 - Being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal
purposes as 36 Second Street, Bowmanville , Municipality of Clarington
Resolution # C-108-26
That By-law Number 2026-039, be approved.
8.24 2026-040 - Being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal
purposes as 49 Lambs Lane, Bowmanville , Municipality of Clarington
Resolution # C-109-26
That By-law Number 2026-040, be approved.
8.25 2026-041 - Being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal
purposes as 51 Lambs Lane, Bowmanville , Municipality of Clarington
Resolution # C-110-26
That By-law Number 2026-041, be approved.
8.26 2026-042 - Being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal
purposes as 53 Lambs Lane, Bowmanville , Municipality of Clarington
Resolution # C-111-26
That By-law Number 2026-042, be approved.
8.27 2026-043 - Being a by-law to designate the property known for municipal
purposes as 55 Lambs Lane, Bowmanville , Municipality of Clarington
Resolution # C-112-26
That By-law Number 2026-043, be approved.
8.28 2026-044 - Being a By-law to establish a Municipal Accommodation Tax
Resolution # C-113-26
That By-law Number 2026-044, be approved.
8.29 2026-045 - Being a By-law to amend By-law 2026-004, a by-law to establish
a Clarington Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee for the 2026-
2030 term of Council, by changing the number of alternate members
Resolution # C-114-26
That By-law Number 2026-045, be approved.
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8.30 2026-046 - Being a by-law to repeal By-law 2022-039 and to appoint an
Integrity Commissioner for the Municipality of Clarington for the Council
Term of 2027-2030
Resolution # C-115-26
That By-law Number 2026-046, be approved.
8.31 2026-047 - Being a By-law to exempt Lot 85, Registered Plan 40M-2784 from
Part Lot Control
Resolution # C-116-26
That By-law Number 2026-047, be approved.
8.32 2026-048 - 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-117-26
That By-law Number 2026-048, be approved.
8.33 Minutes from the Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory
Committee meeting dated April 16, 2026
Resolution # C-118-26
That the minutes from the Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory
Committee meeting dated April 16, 2026, be received for information.
8.34 Minutes from the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting
dated March 11, 2026
Resolution # C-119-26
That the minutes from the Clarington Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting
dated March 11, 2026, be received for information.
8.35 2026-049 - Being a By-law to exempt Block 2, parts 106-127 (inclusive),
Registered Plan 40M-2601 from Part Lot Control
Resolution # C-120-26
That By-law Number 2026-049, be approved.
9. Items for Separate Discussion
10. Confidential Items
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11. Confirming By-Law
Resolution # C-121-26
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That By-law 2026-050 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council
of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on April 27, 2026, be
approved.
Carried
12. Adjournment
Resolution # C-122-26
Moved by Councillor Woo
Seconded by Councillor Rang
That the meeting adjourn at 7:17 p.m.
Carried