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Special Council Meeting
Minutes
Date: June 12, 2026
Time: 4:15 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: J. Gallagher, M. Chambers, M. Dempster, D Lyons, T. Pinn,
L. Reck
Other Staff Present: J. MacLean, M. Westover
2. Land Acknowledgement Statement
Councillor Woo led the meeting in the Land Acknowledgement Statement.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 4:15 p.m.
3. Declaration of Pecuniary Interest
There were no disclosures of pecuniary interest stated at this meeting.
4. Presentations / Delegations
4.1 Delegation by Stephen Rae regarding Report FSD-027-26 - Development
Charge Reduction Program
Stephen Rae was present via electronic means regarding Report FSD-027-26 —
Development Charge Reduction Program. S. Rae thanked Council for the
opportunity to speak and expressed concerns regarding the use of taxpayer funds.
Stephen referenced previous discussions related to Camp 30 and questioned the
appropriateness of municipal funding being used to support infrastructure,
including Courtice Shores Drive underpass, which provides access to a new
proposed residential development.
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S. Rae expressed disappointment that taxpayer funds are being directed toward
infrastructure associated with private development, noting that such costs should
be the responsibility of the developer. Stephen added that funding tools, including
development charges and Building Faster Fund monies, ultimately represent
taxpayer contributions. S. Rae requested that Council reconsider the funding
approach and ensure that associated costs are appropriately allocated to protect
the public interest.
5. Matter of Business
5.1 Report FSD-027-26 - Development Charge Reduction Program
Resolution # C-158-26
Moved by Councillor Zwart
Seconded by Councillor Anderson
That Report FSD-027-26, and any related delegations or communication items, be
received;
That Staff be directed to submit an application with project costs of at least $50
million and a commitment to reduce development charges by 50% and provide
10% funding from the Municipality to the Development Charges Reduction
Program; and
That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-027-26, be advised of Council's
decision.
Carried
6. Confirming By-law
Resolution # C-159-26
Moved by Councillor Anderson
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That By-law 2026-062 being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of
the Municipality of Clarington at a special meeting held on June 12, 2026, be
approved.
Carried
7. Adjournment
Resolution # C-160-26
Moved by Councillor Traill
Seconded by Councillor Elhajjeh
That the meeting adjourn at 5:36 p.m.
Carried
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