Clarington public meetings in 2021

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP), not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence received by staff for Council's information, including items from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, and provincial/federal agencies. Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda, and the public can speak to items as delegations. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Notice of Completion for Durham York Energy Centre throughput increase from 140,000 to 160,000 tonnes per year
• Durham Region Nuclear Sector Strategy 2022-2032
• Proposal to establish a municipal services corporation for regional broadband network
• Correspondence regarding Quebec's Bill 21 from multiple sources
• Minister's Annual Report on Drinking Water 2021 and 2020-21 Chief Drinking Water Inspector Annual Report

Special Council Meeting

This is a special Council meeting of the Municipality of Clarington scheduled for December 20, 2021, at the Clarington Public Library - Newcastle Branch. The agenda contains only standard procedural items: call to order, land acknowledgement, declaration of interest, a confidential matter pertaining to identifiable individuals, a confirming by-law, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Confidential matter pertaining to identifiable individuals
• Confirming by-law

The special council meeting on December 20, 2021, was largely procedural. Council entered closed session to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals and labour relations, as permitted by the Municipal Act. After resuming, the mayor reported that three resolutions were passed on a procedural matter and two provided direction, but no details were disclosed. The meeting concluded with the approval of a confirming by-law and adjournment.

• Closed session held for personnel and labour matters (C-423-21, carried)
• Approved By-law 2021-098 to confirm proceedings (C-424-21, carried)
• Adjourned at 10:59 p.m. (C-425-21, carried)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP), not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence received by staff for Council's information, including items from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, and conservation authorities. No decisions or votes are scheduled; Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Township of Southgate resolution supporting Simcoe County's annual emergency exercise requirement
• Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority transition plan
• Kawartha Conservation transition plan

Regular Council Meeting

Council approved a motion to pause updates to natural heritage system designations in the rural zoning bylaw and request a provincial review, following public delegations raising concerns about mapping conflicts. Council also approved a zoning amendment for two 11-storey mixed-use buildings in Bowmanville, and handled routine committee minutes and reports.

• Approved motion to request provincial cease and desist on natural heritage system updates and pause Clarington's zoning bylaw revisions pending review (6-0)
• Approved zoning bylaw amendment for two 11-storey mixed-use buildings at Green Road and Highway 2, Bowmanville (4-2)
• Approved $12,000 tree preservation plan for red oak at 21 Beech Avenue, funded from Self-Insured Losses Reserve
• Approved playground inventory and upgrades/replacements over next five years
• Received EFW-WMAC annual update on waste management initiatives

Council approved a motion to request the Province issue a cease and desist order on all updates to Natural Heritage System designations in official plans and zoning bylaws, and to pause Clarington's own revisions pending provincial review. The motion passed on a recorded vote of 6 to 0. Council also approved a zoning amendment for two 11-storey mixed-use buildings in Bowmanville (4-2), and approved several other items including a parks master plan for the former Bowmanville Zoo lands and the discontinuation of the Recreation and Leisure Guide.

• Approved motion requesting provincial cease and desist on Natural Heritage System updates and pausing Clarington's revisions (6-0)
• Approved zoning amendment for two 11-storey mixed-use buildings at Green Road and Highway 2, Bowmanville (4-2)
• Approved preparation of a comprehensive Parks Master Plan for former Bowmanville Zoo lands
• Approved discontinuation of the Recreation and Leisure Guide (5-1)
• Approved playground inventory and upgrades over next five years
• Approved initiation of Farewell Heights Secondary Plan
• Approved Official Plan Amendment 121 for Jury Lands (Camp 30) with modifications (4-2)
• Approved by-laws 2021-081, 2021-082, 2021-086, 2021-095, and 2021-096

Planning and Development Committee

The committee approved a zoning by-law amendment for two 11-storey mixed-use buildings at the south-west corner of Green Road and Highway 2 in Bowmanville. It also increased Heritage Incentive Grant Program maximums to $4,000 for exterior and $2,000 for interior works, and approved a contract with the Clarington Board of Trade on a 4-3 recorded vote. The committee initiated the Farewell Heights Secondary Plan and directed staff to proceed with the boat launch reconstruction in its current location.

• Approved zoning amendment for two 11-storey mixed-use buildings at Green Road and Highway 2 (PD-250-21, carried).
• Increased Heritage Incentive Grant Program maximums to $4,000 exterior and $2,000 interior, total $6,000 per property (PD-252-21, carried).
• Approved Clarington Board of Trade contract 2022-2023 on a 4-3 recorded vote (PD-253-21, carried).
• Initiated Farewell Heights Secondary Plan and authorized staff to prepare it (PD-249-21, carried).
• Approved By-laws 2021-081, 2021-082, and 2021-086 regarding additional dwelling units (PD-258-21, carried).
• Directed staff to proceed with boat launch reconstruction in its current location (PD-265-21, carried).
• Approved designating Area 4 of Jury Lands (Camp 30) as 'Medium Density Residential - Heritage' on a 5-2 recorded vote (PD-267-21, carried).
• Referred OPA 121 for Jury Lands back to staff for finalization on a 5-2 recorded vote (PD-268-21, carried).

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP), not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence received by staff for Council's information, including items from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, and provincial/federal agencies. No decisions are being made at this time; Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Region of Durham correspondence on Envision Durham employment area conversion requests (OPA-2021-003)
• Township of Brock request for provincial framework on supportive housing
• Wellington North resolution on AGCO use of lottery funds by charitable organizations
• Town of Georgina letter on lack of recycling options for agricultural bale wrap, twine, and boat shrink wrap
• Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks correspondence on EA modernization proposals

Special Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee received Report PDS-062-21 on the second draft of the new rural zoning by-law and directed staff to begin public consultation, including open houses and a statutory public meeting. The decision was carried on a recorded vote of 3 to 2, with an amendment requiring that notices include information about the Region of Durham's Municipal Comprehensive Review. Delegations raised concerns about environmental protection zoning, landowner awareness, and the Lake Iroquois Shoreline.

• Report PDS-062-21: Zone Clarington – Second Draft (Rural) Zoning By-law received; staff directed to initiate public consultation and prepare a zoning by-law amendment
• Amendment carried (5-0) to add notice about the Region of Durham's Municipal Comprehensive Review to property owner information sheets
• Motion to delete Recommendation #3 (site plan control by-law amendment) lost on recorded vote (2-3)
• Delegations from Ken Best, Libby Racansky, Peter Thorne, and Gord Robinson on rural zoning and environmental protection
• Main motion carried on recorded vote (3-2) with Mayor Foster and Councillors Hooper and Zwart in favour

The committee received Report PDS-062-21 on the second draft of the rural zoning by-law and directed staff to begin public consultation, including open houses, a statutory public meeting, and preparation of a zoning by-law amendment. An amendment to delete a recommendation on site plan control was defeated (2-3). A second amendment adding notice about the Region of Durham's Municipal Comprehensive Review was approved (5-0). The main motion, as amended, was carried on a recorded vote (3-2).

• Received Report PDS-062-21 and directed staff to initiate public consultation for the new rural zoning by-law (PD-243-21, as amended).
• Defeated amendment to delete recommendation on preparing a draft Site Plan Control By-law amendment (PD-244-21, lost 2-3).
• Approved amendment to include notice of the Region of Durham's Municipal Comprehensive Review in the information sheet (PD-246-21, carried 5-0).
• Carried main motion as amended on a recorded vote (PD-247-21, carried 3-2).
• Suspended rules to extend presentations and delegations (PD-241-21, PD-242-21).
• Recessed for 10 minutes (PD-245-21).
• Adjourned at 9:47 p.m. (PD-248-21).

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee reviewed and approved several staff reports, including the Master Fire Plan, preservation of a 288-year-old red oak tree at 21 Beech Avenue, playground upgrades, and snow clearing on trails. They also discussed new business, including a Parks Master Plan for the former Bowmanville Zoo lands and ending the printed Recreation and Leisure Guide.

• Approved $12,000 for red oak tree preservation at 21 Beech Avenue
• Approved playground inventory and upgrades over next five years
• Approved snow clearing on 7.8 km of trails and Waterfront Trail along Lakebreeze Drive
• Authorized Hydro One and CN Rail license renewals for Waterfront Trail
• Approved sole source $35,000 for mobile data terminals from Tablet Command

The General Government Committee approved a tree preservation plan for the red oak tree at 21 Beech Avenue, funded at an estimated $12,000 from the Self-Insured Losses Reserve, and referred the matter of designating the tree under the Ontario Heritage Act to the Clarington Heritage Committee. The committee also received the Master Fire Plan, approved playground upgrades, snow clearing on trails, and other routine items. A motion to name the cenotaph and civic square at 40 Temperance Street as 'Veteran's Square' was carried.

• Approved tree preservation plan for red oak at 21 Beech Avenue, funded at $12,000 from Self-Insured Losses Reserve, and referred heritage designation to Clarington Heritage Committee.
• Received Master Fire Plan (ESD-004-21) for information.
• Approved playground inventory and upgrades/replacements over next five years as listed in Table 1.
• Approved ongoing snow clearing on 7.8 km of recreational trails and added Waterfront Trail along Lakebreeze Drive.
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute license agreement renewals with Hydro One and CNR for Waterfront Trail.
• Approved adding 49 sidewalk locations to snow clearing contract.
• Approved preparation of a comprehensive Parks Master Plan for former Bowmanville Zoo lands, with report due by end of October 2022.
• Approved naming cenotaph and civic square at 40 Temperance Street as 'Veteran's Square' and directed staff to include renovation in budget.

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP), not a meeting. It contains correspondence received by staff for Council's information, including items from the Region of Durham and other municipalities. Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Durham Regional Official Plan Amendment #186 for Protected Major Transit Station Areas
• Durham Region Community Safety and Well-Being Plan final submission
• Advanced notice of proposed sewer construction by Region of Durham Works Department
• Notice of final decision on Durham Regional Official Plan Amendment #184
• Correspondence on bus stop dead end roads from Township of Scugog

Regular Council Meeting

Council approved various administrative minutes and a policy regarding corporate resources for election purposes. Several new by-laws concerning additional dwelling units, the Clarington Official Plan, and zoning amendments were referred to the Planning and Development Committee.

• Approval of Policy F110: Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes
• Referral of By-law 2021-081 (Additional Dwelling Units) to Planning and Development Committee
• Referral of By-law 2021-082 (Zoning amendments) to Planning and Development Committee
• Referral of By-law 2021-086 (Clarington Official Plan amendment) to Planning and Development Committee
• Deferral of the Reconstruction of the Boat Launch

Council approved minutes from previous meetings and several committee reports, and passed multiple by-laws including those related to additional dwelling units, street naming, snow clearing, and the 2022 budget. A proposed update to Policy F110 on use of corporate resources for election purposes was defeated on a recorded vote of 3 to 4. Several by-laws were referred to the December 6 Planning and Development Committee meeting.

• Approved minutes of the regular meeting of November 1, 2021 and the special meeting of November 15, 2021.
• Approved minutes from five advisory committees and the Standing Committee minutes of November 8, 2021, with the exception of the election policy item.
• Rejected the proposed amendments to Policy F110 on use of corporate resources for election purposes (defeated 3 to 4).
• Approved the recommendations in the Planning and Development Committee minutes of November 15, 2021, including a proposal for six semi-detached units at 1558 Green Road.
• Referred By-law 2021-082 to the December 6, 2021 Planning and Development Committee meeting.
• Referred By-laws 2021-081 and 2021-086 to the December 6, 2021 Planning and Development Committee meeting.
• Approved By-laws 2021-087 through 2021-093, including street naming, snow clearing, and the election policy.
• Deferred the reconstruction of the boat launch to a future meeting.

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP), not a meeting. It contains correspondence received by staff for Council's information, including items from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, and provincial/federal agencies. Council members may request that any item be added to a future committee agenda.

• Dr. Robert Kyle's response to Town of Whitby regarding proof of vaccination for organized sports
• Notice of proposed construction along Baseline Road for a new watermain and large trunk sanitary sewer
• City of Kitchener letter on liquor sales and patio extensions
• Town of LaSalle resolution on COVID-19 testing requirements at land border
• City of Vaughan letter supporting Teen Driver Safety Week and requesting MTO review measures for newly licensed drivers

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: a confidential discussion about litigation related to the proposed anaerobic digester. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, land acknowledgement, declarations, confirming by-law, adjournment). No decisions are listed on the public agenda.

• Confidential litigation matter related to the proposed anaerobic digester
• Confirming by-law
• Land acknowledgement statement

The Special Council meeting on November 15, 2021, was primarily procedural. Council voted to enter a closed session to discuss litigation, solicitor-client advice, and negotiation strategy related to the proposed anaerobic digester, and passed one resolution providing direction to staff. After resuming in open session, Council approved a by-law confirming the meeting's proceedings and adjourned. No substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Closed meeting to discuss litigation and solicitor-client advice on anaerobic digester (Carried)
• Passed resolution providing direction to staff on closed-session item (Carried)
• Approved By-law 2021-085 confirming proceedings (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:35 p.m. (Carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The committee received reports and approved a zoning by-law amendment for six semi-detached units at 1558 Green Road, Bowmanville, and another for a new lot at 3301 Trulls Road, Courtice. It also approved the removal of a holding symbol to permit 112 townhouse units at Prestonvale Road and Bloor Street, Courtice. A motion to suspend rules to add a new business item was lost, and a request for a report on the Waterfront Strategy was approved 7-0.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment for six semi-detached units at 1558 Green Road (PD-226-21)
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for one single detached dwelling at 3301 Trulls Road (PD-227-21)
• Approved removal of holding symbol for 112 townhouse units at Prestonvale Road and Bloor Street (PD-231-21)
• Received Environmental Stewardship 2021 Annual Report (PD-232-21)
• Received Seasonal Sidewalk Patio Program results and guidelines (PD-233-21)
• Referred boat launch reconstruction recommendation to November 22 Council meeting (PD-236-21)
• Lost motion to suspend rules to add new business item (PD-237-21)
• Approved report on Waterfront Strategy including RFP for consulting services (PD-239-21, 7-0)

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee is meeting to consider several staff reports and new business items. Key items include reports on snow clearing, the 2022 interim tax levy, and a proposed policy on council member vaccine disclosure. The committee will also hear delegations about sidewalk snow clearing on Keeler Crescent and ditching at Jury Lands, and review a confidential update on an anaerobic digester mediation.

• Snow clearing report (LGS-029-21) and delegation about Keeler Crescent sidewalks
• 2022 interim tax levy report (FSD-050-21)
• Council member vaccine disclosure new business (Mayor Foster)
• Assumption by-laws for Northglen West Phase 6 and 7 subdivisions (PWD-028-21, PWD-029-21)
• Jury Lands ditching resolution and delegations

The committee approved a motion requiring the Mayor and all Council members to disclose and provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination status to the Manager of Human Resources by November 23, 2021, under Policy H37, with failure resulting in a ban from entering municipal facilities. The committee also approved several other items, including the assumption of streets in two subdivisions, a snow clearing by-law, an updated appointments policy, and a policy on use of corporate resources for election purposes, with amendments. A delegation regarding snow clearing on Concession Road 3 was referred to staff, and a motion to clear a ditch along Lambs Road and refer costs to the 2022 budget was carried on a recorded vote of 5-2.

• Approved motion requiring Council members to disclose COVID-19 vaccination status by Nov 23, 2021, or be barred from municipal facilities (carried)
• Referred delegation on snow clearing on Concession Road 3 to staff (carried)
• Approved ditch clearing along Lambs Road and referred berm/boulder costs to 2022 budget (5-2)
• Endorsed Region of Durham streetlighting study and funded Clarington's share (~$25K) (carried)
• Approved assumption by-laws for Northglen West Phase 6 and Phase 7 subdivisions (carried)
• Approved snow clearing by-law (LGS-029-21) (carried)
• Approved updated Boards and Committees Appointment Policy with amendment (carried)
• Approved updated Policy F110 on use of corporate resources for election purposes, with amendment removing emailed communications as official statements (carried)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP), not a meeting. It contains correspondence received by staff for Council's information. The November 5, 2021 package has no items to report.

• No items were included in the November 5, 2021 ECCIP

Regular Council Meeting

Council approved installing solar lighting at the Courtice and Bowmanville Leash Free Dog Parks and turning on adjacent sports field lights daily from 5-9 pm until spring 2022. It also approved amendments to allow additional dwelling units, funded an environmental assessment for a waste facility, and appointed a CAO selection committee.

• Approved solar lighting for Courtice and Bowmanville Leash Free Dog Parks (Resolution C-355-21)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment 129 and Zoning Bylaw Amendment for additional dwelling units (Resolution C-361-21 as amended)
• Approved funding up to $50,000 from Tax Rate Stabilization Fund for environmental assessment of anaerobic digestion facility (Resolution C-368-21)
• Approved By-law 2021-081 to license and regulate additional dwelling units
• Appointed Ken Knox, Gary Polonsky, Mary Mogford, and Karen Fisher to CAO Selection Committee

Council approved installing solar lighting at the Courtice and Bowmanville Leash Free Dog Parks, funded from the Outdoor Recreation Misc. Upgrade Account, and directed that lights on the sports field adjacent to the Courtice dog park be turned on daily from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm until permanent lights are installed or daylight savings time begins in spring 2022. The motion passed 4-3. A previous motion to install lighting immediately at the Courtice dog park was lost 3-4. Council also approved Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments for additional dwelling units, and approved a by-law to license and regulate them.

• Approved solar lighting for Courtice and Bowmanville Leash Free Dog Parks (4-3)
• Directed sports field lights adjacent to Courtice dog park be on daily 5-9 pm until spring 2022 (4-3)
• Lost motion to install lighting immediately at Courtice dog park (3-4)
• Approved Official Plan Amendment 129 and Zoning Bylaw Amendment for additional dwelling units (4-3)
• Approved By-law 2021-081 to license and regulate additional dwelling units
• Approved funding up to $50,000 for environmental assessment of waste facility
• Appointed four members to CAO Selection Committee
• Approved minutes of October 18, 2021 meeting

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an information-only package for Clarington Council, containing correspondence from the Region of Durham and other agencies. No decisions are being made at this meeting; council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda. Items include advisory committee minutes, a regional streetlighting study, a public notice on Bowmanville Avenue signals, and a Ganaraska Conservation Authority budget notice.

• Special minutes of Energy from Waste - Waste Management Advisory Committee, Oct 14, 2021
• Report #2021-INFO-109: Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee 2021 Virtual Farm Tour
• Free menstrual products at Region facilities correspondence, Oct 27, 2021
• Proposed study of streetlighting policy on regional roads (2021-W-36)
• Notice of adoption of Amendment #184 to Durham Regional Official Plan

Joint Committees

The Joint General Government and Planning and Development Committees held public meetings and received reports on the draft Wilmot Creek Neighbourhood Secondary Plan and a proposed 131-unit subdivision in Newcastle. They also heard delegations on St. Marys Cement operations and environmental concerns, and referred a streetlight relocation request to staff.

• Public meeting on draft Wilmot Creek Neighbourhood Secondary Plan (COPA 2021-0005)
• Public meeting for draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for 131 residential units in Newcastle (S-C-2021-0004)
• Delegation from St. Marys Cement Community Relations Committee annual update
• Request to move streetlight on Harry Lee Crescent in Bowmanville referred to staff
• Delegations on Ontario Regulation 79/15 and St. Marys Cement ECA application referred to staff to submit comments to ERO by Oct 29, 2021

The Joint General Government and Planning and Development Committees approved several items, including a by-law to register additional dwelling units, contracts for road reconstruction and trail connections, and a request to the province for a full review of a fuel regulation affecting St. Marys Cement. A motion to fund lighting at the Courtice Dog Park was referred to the 2022 budget deliberations. The committees also received updates on the Wilmot Creek Secondary Plan and a proposed 131-unit subdivision in Newcastle.

• Approved Additional Dwelling Unit registration by-law (referred to Nov 1 Council)
• Approved $701,136.73 Flett St/Parkway Ave reconstruction contract to Coco Paving
• Approved $767,503.53 Toyota Trail connection contract to CSL Group
• Requested full provincial review of O. Reg 79/15 (Alternative Low-Carbon Fuels)
• Referred Courtice Dog Park lighting to 2022 budget (4-2 recorded vote)
• Approved updated Policy F110 on corporate resources for elections (6-0)
• Referred St. Marys Cement ECA comments to staff for submission to ERO
• Approved roadmap for Community Board Sustainability

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP), not a meeting. It contains correspondence received by staff for Council's information, including updates on Durham Region waste management and an environmental screening report for a proposed throughput increase at the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) from 140,000 to 160,000 tonnes per year. Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda; the public can speak to items as delegations.

• Region of Durham Environmental Screening Report - DYEC Throughput Increase from 140,000 to 160,000 Tonnes Per Year
• Update on Durham Region Waste Management Projects
• City of Vaughan endorsing National Teen Driver Safety Week and requesting MTO review measures for newly licensed drivers
• Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks decision on Proposed Land Use Compatibility Guideline
• Enbridge Gas Inc. 2022 Federal Carbon Pricing Program Application - OEB Notice of Application

Regular Council Meeting

Council awarded a three-year snow clearing contract to GWS Landscaping Inc. for $1,184,654.06, and approved funding of $103,000 to help volunteer-run facilities cover snow clearing costs. Council also approved an updated purchasing by-law with $500,000 and $50,000 thresholds, and directed staff to negotiate a single-source contract with Western Management Consultants for CAO recruitment. A motion to refer a quarterly municipal news update to staff was lost, and a subsequent motion to produce and mail the update at a capped cost of $60,000 annually was carried.

• Awarded snow clearing contract to GWS Landscaping Inc. for $1,184,654.06 (carried)
• Approved $103,000 for snow clearing at volunteer-run facilities (5-2)
• Approved purchasing by-law with $500,000 and $50,000 thresholds (5-2)
• Directed staff to negotiate single-source CAO recruitment contract with Western Management Consultants, up to $40,000 (carried)
• Approved quarterly municipal news update 'What's up in Clarington' with $60,000 annual cap (4-3)
• Referred Anaerobic Digester Environmental Assessment to Nov 1, 2021 meeting (4-3)
• Approved 2022 budget guidelines with 3.95% target municipal increase (4-3)
• Approved noise by-law exemption for Region of Durham with hotel stay condition for residents (carried as amended)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an information package for Clarington Council, not a decision-making meeting. It circulates correspondence from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, and a resident for Council's awareness. Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Region of Durham's Envision Durham Growth Management Study – release of Community Area Urban Land Needs Technical Report (Report #2021-INFO-100)
• Region of Durham public service announcement about testing of nuclear public alerting system on October 18 and 19
• City of Oshawa comments on Durham Region's proposed Regional Official Plan Amendment for Protected Major Transit Station Areas
• City of Oshawa comments on a proposed digestate co-composting trial at 5052 Harmony Rd. N. by RIC Inc. and Evergreen Environmental
• Letter from Ted Harvey, SPR, regarding a new take on truck parking

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee held a public meeting on a proposed subdivision and zoning amendment on Brookhill Boulevard, heard opposition from residents, and received the related report. It also received reports on Clarington's Green Development Program and Downtown Public Art projects, approving $20,000 for the latter. The committee voted down a motion to adopt a low-density designation for Area 4 of the Jury Lands (Camp 30), instead directing staff to finalize the recommended Official Plan Amendment.

• Public meeting for proposed subdivision and zoning amendment on Brookhill Boulevard; residents spoke in opposition
• Approved $20,000 from Community Improvement Plan Reserve Fund for Downtown Public Art and Streetscaping
• Motion to prohibit asphalt shingles on new build houses was withdrawn
• Motion to adopt low-density designation for Camp 30 Area 4 lost 2-5
• Committee directed staff to finalize Official Plan Amendment for Camp 30 Special Policy Area F

The Planning and Development Committee held a public meeting for a proposed subdivision and zoning amendment on Brookhill Boulevard, receiving comments from residents and the applicant. The committee received reports on Clarington's Green Development Program and approved $20,000 for Downtown Public Art and Streetscaping projects. A motion to adopt a low-density designation for Area 4 of the Jury Lands (Camp 30) was defeated on a recorded vote (2-5), and staff were directed to finalize the recommended Official Plan Amendment for Special Policy Area F.

• Received PDS-049-21 (Brookhill subdivision/rezoning) for information only (carried)
• Received PDS-045-21 Green Development Program report (carried)
• Withdrew amendment to prohibit asphalt shingles on new houses
• Approved $20,000 for Downtown Public Art and Streetscaping from CIP Reserve Fund (carried)
• Motion to adopt low-density designation for Camp 30 Area 4 lost (2-5)
• Directed staff to finalize Official Plan Amendment for Camp 30 Special Policy Area F (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a single substantive item: approving a confidential recommendation from the General Government Committee regarding the disposition of the Spry Avenue property (item CAO-007-21). The meeting is otherwise procedural, including a confirming by-law and adjournment.

• Approve confidential recommendation on Spry Avenue disposition (CAO-007-21)

Council approved a confidential recommendation from the General Government Committee regarding the disposition of the Spry Avenue property (CAO-007-21). The vote was 4 to 1, with Councillor Neal opposed. Mayor Foster recused himself due to a conflict of interest as Secretary-Treasurer of Durham Region Non-Profit Housing Corporation.

• Approved Resolution #GG-479-21 for Spry Avenue disposition (4-1)
• Mayor Foster recused from vote due to conflict of interest
• Adopted confirming by-law 2021-071
• Meeting adjourned at 5:09 p.m.

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee discussed several items, including a cricket ground request, a stop sign installation, and budget guidelines for 2022. Three motions for the 2022 budget target (1.7%, 3.5%, and 3.95%) were all lost on recorded votes, leaving the budget target undecided. The committee also directed staff to install an all-way stop sign at Devondale St. and Firwood Ave. and referred a cricket ground request to staff for options.

• All-way stop sign approved for Devondale St. and Firwood Ave. in Courtice, with by-law to come to Oct 18 Council meeting
• Cricket ground request in Courtice referred to staff to report on options and consult with school boards
• 2022 budget target motions (1.7%, 3.5%, 3.95%) all lost; no target set
• Automatic Aid Agreement with Oshawa Fire Services for Highway 401 approved
• Motion for $36,000 community celebration events lost on 3-3 tie vote

The General Government Committee approved a 2022 budget guideline with a 3.95% municipal increase and 3.30% for external agency requests, after rejecting earlier proposals for 1.7% and 3.5%. It also directed staff to install an all-way stop sign at Devondale St. and Firwood Ave. in Courtice, and approved several other items including a snow clearing contract referral, a tree supply contract, and a CAO selection committee. A motion to fund community celebration events with $36,000 was lost on a tied vote.

• Approved 2022 budget guidelines with a 3.95% municipal increase and 3.30% for external agencies (GG-463-21).
• Directed staff to install an all-way stop sign at Devondale St. and Firwood Ave. in Courtice, with a by-law to be brought to the October 18, 2021 Council meeting (GG-444-21).
• Referred the snow clearing services contract report to the October 18, 2021 Council meeting (GG-469-21).
• Awarded contract to Cressman Tree Maintenance & Landscaping Ltd. for tree supply, delivery, and installation for $268,370.63 (GG-470-21).
• Established a CAO Selection Committee and authorized a single-source contract with Western Management Consultants up to $40,000 (GG-472-21, GG-473-21).
• Endorsed in principle the Centralized Customer Service Review and directed staff to prepare an implementation plan (GG-475-21).
• Approved a quarterly municipal news update to be mailed to all residents, funded from the Tax Rate Stabilization Fund (GG-476-21).
• Approved option 2a for the Spry Avenue disposition in closed session (GG-479-21).

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an information package for Clarington Council, not a decision-making meeting. Council members review correspondence from other municipalities and agencies, and may request items be added to a future committee agenda. Items include letters from the Town of Ajax on housing affordability and GO station bike storage, a Scugog structure inspection letter, an Ontario Human Rights Commission policy consultation, and a Lakeridge Health hospital site call for proposals.

• Town of Ajax letter on changes to make new builds more affordable for buyers
• Town of Ajax request for bike storage/lockers at Ajax GO Station
• Township of Scugog letter on structure inventory and inspections
• Ontario Human Rights Commission public consultation on discriminatory display of names, words, images
• Lakeridge Health call for proposals for site of proposed new hospital

Regular Council Meeting

Clarington Council voted to refuse the repeal of a heritage designation on 4478 Highway 35/115, despite a delegation from the property owner citing insurance difficulties. Council also heard numerous delegations for and against an application by Darryl Kerswell to establish commercial uses, including a general store and eating establishment, at 4504 Highway 2, Newtonville, but no decision was recorded in the agenda.

• Refused repeal of heritage designation By-law 97-17 for 4478 Highway 35/115 (Resolution C-276-21)
• Heard delegations on application PDS-043-21 for commercial uses at 4504 Highway 2, Newtonville
• Councillor Hooper declared interest in heritage tax incentive report FSD-039-21
• Mayor Foster declared interest in confidential report CAO-007-21 (Spry Avenue property disposition)
• Approved minutes of July 5, 2021 meeting

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to allow Darryl Kerswell to establish a general store and eating establishment at 4504 Highway 2, Newtonville, in a 4-2 recorded vote. Council also refused a request to repeal the heritage designation on a property at 4478 Highway 35/115. A motion to fund new lighting for the Newcastle Community Hall was lost in a tie vote.

• Approved the zoning by-law amendment for a general store and eating establishment at 4504 Highway 2, Newtonville (4-2 recorded vote).
• Refused the application to repeal the heritage designation for the property at 4478 Highway 35/115.
• Lost a motion to purchase a lighting system for the Newcastle Community Hall for $6,500 (3-3 tie).
• Approved the use of up to $148,000 from development charges reserve funds for streetlighting on Regional Rd 57.
• Committed to recognizing September 30, 2021, as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
• Endorsed a request to the Provincial Government to reform Ontario eye exam fees.
• Referred a confidential report on the Spry Avenue property disposition to the September 27, 2021 General Government Committee meeting.
• Approved By-laws 2021-065 to 2021-069, including zoning amendments and the appointment of a Fire Chief.

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an information package for Clarington Council, containing correspondence from the Region of Durham and a staff memo. Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda. No decisions are being made at this meeting.

• Road closure on Newtonville Road from Concession Road 6 to 150m north
• Lane closure on Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) between Taunton Road and Highway 407 for rehabilitation
• GO Bus service update for Newcastle Village from Traffic Engineering Supervisor

Special General Government Committee

This is a special meeting of Clarington's General Government Committee with a single substantive item: a confidential discussion about litigation related to a proposed anaerobic digester dispute. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, land acknowledgement, declarations of interest, adjournment).

• Confidential litigation matter related to proposed anaerobic digester dispute

The Special General Government Committee met and immediately moved into a closed session to discuss litigation and solicitor-client advice related to a proposed anaerobic digester dispute. After resuming in open session, the mayor reported that one resolution was passed to provide direction to staff, but no details were disclosed. The meeting then adjourned.

• Closed meeting to discuss litigation and solicitor-client advice (Resolution #GG-436-21, carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:11 pm (Resolution #GG-437-21, carried)

Joint Committees

The Joint General Government and Planning and Development Committees held public meetings and delegations on September 13, 2021. They heard public comments on proposed Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments to allow more Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs), received a presentation from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization on Canada's used nuclear fuel plan, and heard delegations for and against a rezoning application at 4504 Highway 2, Newtonville. The committees also directed staff to file comments opposing proposed changes to O. Reg. 79/15 on alternative low-carbon fuels.

• Public meeting on Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendments to increase permissions for Additional Dwelling Units (ADUs), with residents speaking for and against
• Delegation from Nuclear Waste Management Organization on Canada's plan for long-term management of used nuclear fuel, aiming for site selection by end of 2023
• Delegation by Wendy Bracken on amendments to O. Reg. 79/15; committee directed staff to file comments opposing reduced monitoring and public consultation
• Delegations on application PDS-043-21 by Darryl Kerswell for commercial uses at 4504 Highway 2, Newtonville, with nearby store owners opposing
• Public meeting on Official Plan and Zoning Bylaw amendment for severance of a farm dwelling at 4382 Green Road

The Joint General Government and Planning and Development Committees denied an application by Darryl Kerswell to rezone 4504 Highway 2, Newtonville, to allow a general store and eating establishment. The motion to deny carried after a motion to approve was lost on a recorded vote of 1 to 5. The committees also directed staff to file comments opposing proposed changes to Ontario Regulation 79/15 regarding alternative low-carbon fuels, and received a presentation from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization about Canada's plan for used nuclear fuel.

• Denied rezoning application for 4504 Highway 2, Newtonville (motion carried)
• Lost motion to approve rezoning for 4504 Highway 2 (1-5 recorded vote)
• Directed staff to file comments opposing changes to O. Reg 79/15 (6-0 recorded vote)
• Received NWMO delegation on used nuclear fuel management
• Referred ADU amendments to staff for further consideration
• Referred Jury Lands (Camp 30) report to October 4, 2021 meeting
• Approved appointment of Mariano Perini as Director of Emergency and Fire Services
• Referred Heritage Tax Incentive report to September 20, 2021 Council meeting

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an information package for Clarington Council, not a decision-making meeting. It includes correspondence from the Region of Durham about road closures and a housing intensification study, from the Town of Ajax about COVID-19 proof-of-vaccination, and from other bodies about heritage awards and the Year of the Garden. Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Advanced road closure on Beatrice Street East from Taunton Road to Coldstream Drive, Aug 31, 2021
• Newtonville Road (Regional Road 18) rehabilitation public notice
• Envision Durham Growth Management Study – Housing Intensification Study Technical Report
• Town of Ajax correspondence on COVID-19 proof-of-vaccination
• Ontario Heritage Trust nominations for 2021 Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Awards

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) for the Municipality of Clarington, dated August 27, 2021. It is an information-only package; no decisions are being made at this meeting. Council members may request that any of the listed correspondence items be added to a future Standing Committee agenda for discussion. The package includes correspondence from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, provincial ministries, and residents on various topics.

• Region of Durham 2020 Accessibility Report (Aug 26, 2021)
• Town of Whitby letter regarding OHIP covered eye care fees (Aug 25, 2021)
• Perth County letter regarding relationship with MPAC (Aug 16, 2021)
• MECP guidance on Minister 'exceptions' under the Conservation Authorities Act (Aug 18, 2021)
• Resident Linda Gasser correspondence regarding AMESA and MECP; Gravel Watch Ontario letter on land use compatibility guidelines

General Government Committee

This agenda for the Clarington General Government Committee meeting on July 27, 2021, contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Regular Council Meeting

Clarington Council held its regular meeting on July 5, 2021, addressing a dispute over a Red Oak tree at 21 Beech Ave, approving insurance contracts, and supporting regional planning policy directions. The tree matter was referred back to staff to consider the homeowners' preservation option and to survey boundary lines. Council also approved the 2021-2022 insurance placement and supported Envision Durham policy directions with amendments.

• Red Oak tree at 21 Beech Ave referred back to staff for preservation option and boundary survey
• Insurance placement with Intact Insurance confirmed at $996,351, plus $42,000 for cyber liability
• Envision Durham policy directions supported, with amendments on vegetation protection zones and Courtice waterfront access
• Delegation of authority to approve 2020 Audited Financial Statements to Audit and Accountability Committee
• Meeting schedule for remainder of term approved (4-3 vote)

Council supported the proposed policy directions in Report PDS-038-21 for Envision Durham, with amendments. The support excludes a specific rural policy and includes conditions such as excluding vegetation protection zones from natural heritage mapping and ensuring full cyclist and pedestrian access to the Courtice waterfront from the future Courtice GO Station. The motion was carried as amended after a previous motion to support the directions with a 2% limit on on-farm diversified uses was lost.

• Approved the minutes of the June 14, 2021 regular meeting.
• Referred the matter of the Red Oak Tree at 21 Beech Ave back to staff to explore the Clermonts' option and survey the tree's location.
• Delegated authority to approve the 2020 Audited Financial Statements to the Audit and Accountability Committee.
• Approved the meeting schedule for the remainder of the term, as per Report LGS-022-21.
• Confirmed the general insurance placement with Intact Insurance at a cost of $996,351 and cyber liability coverage through Ascent at $42,000.
• Supported the proposed policy directions in Report PDS-038-21 (Envision Durham), as amended.
• Referred the request to repeal the designation by-law for 4478 Highway 35/115 to the September 13, 2021 Joint Committee meeting.
• Approved By-laws 2021-058 to 2021-060 and 2021-062 to 2021-063, excluding By-law 2021-061.

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee held public meetings and heard delegations on several planning matters, including a proposed zoning by-law amendment for townhomes and single detached units, a recreation vehicle and trailer storage study, and a request to repeal a heritage designation. The committee also received reports on a surplus farm dwelling severance at 40 Station Street, Orono, and supported proposed policy directions for Envision Durham with amendments. Decisions were made on these items, with some matters deferred for further consideration.

• Public meeting for proposed zoning by-law amendment (Blocks 112 and 113) for 34 residential units (8 single detached, 26 townhouse) by Fairhaven Investments Inc.
• Delegations on Recreation Vehicle and Trailer Storage Study (PDS-039-21) with concerns about enforcement and grandfathering.
• Request to repeal heritage designation By-law 97-17 for 4478 Highway 35/115 due to insurance costs.
• Report PDS-037-21: Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for severance of surplus farm dwelling at 40 Station Street, Orono.
• Report PDS-038-21: Support for Envision Durham policy directions with amendments, including a 2% limit on on-farm diversified uses.

The Planning and Development Committee voted to support the proposed policy directions in Report PDS-038-21 for Envision Durham, but rejected a motion to support a maximum 2% limitation on on-farm diversified uses. The committee also approved several other items, including a zoning amendment for a surplus farm dwelling at 40 Station Street, Orono, and refused a request to repeal a heritage designation at 4478 Highway 35/115. A motion to direct staff to commence proceedings under the HCA to obtain AMESA testing records was referred to the July 5 Council meeting.

• Supported Envision Durham policy directions (PD-206-21, carried)
• Rejected 2% cap on on-farm diversified uses (PD-205-21, lost 1-5)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for 40 Station Street, Orono (PD-198-21, carried)
• Refused repeal of heritage designation at 4478 Highway 35/115 (PD-208-21, carried as amended)
• Referred RV and Trailer Storage Study to staff for inclusion in Zone Clarington and Official Plan Review (PD-207-21, carried)
• Referred Camp 30 ad hoc committee meeting with developer to July 5 Council (PD-213-21, carried)
• Referred AMESA records request to staff for July 5 Council report (PD-216-21, carried)

Special General Government Committee

This is a special meeting of the General Government Committee with a single substantive item: a confidential discussion about litigation related to a proposed anaerobic digester dispute. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, land acknowledgement, declarations, adjournment).

• Confidential litigation matter related to proposed anaerobic digester dispute

The Special General Government Committee met on June 23, 2021, and voted to enter a closed session to discuss litigation and solicitor-client privileged advice related to a proposed anaerobic digester dispute. After resuming in open session, the mayor reported that eleven resolutions were passed to provide direction to staff, but no details of those resolutions were disclosed in the minutes. The meeting adjourned at 9:02 p.m.

• Approved Resolution #GG-434-21 to close the meeting for litigation and solicitor-client privilege discussions.
• Approved Resolution #GG-435-21 to adjourn the meeting at 9:02 p.m.

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee of Clarington, ON, met on June 21, 2021, to discuss and decide on a range of items, including a $15,000 fish counter for Bowmanville Creek, a $996,351 insurance placement, a $56,100 tree preservation plan, and a motion to examine the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action. The committee also received updates on diversity initiatives and adjusted its meeting schedule.

• Approved $15,000 for Bowmanville Creek Fishway Fish Counter, funded from 2021 Capital Account
• Approved preservation plan for Red Oak Tree at 21 Beech Ave, funded up to $56,100 from Self-Insured Losses Reserve
• Confirmed general insurance placement with Intact Insurance at $996,351 and cyber liability coverage through Ascent at $42,000
• Directed staff to examine Truth and Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action and report back by early 2022
• Reduced speed limit on Granville Drive to 40 km/hour

The General Government Committee approved several items, including $15,000 for a Bowmanville Creek fish counter, a preservation plan for a red oak tree at 21 Beech Ave (with sole-sourcing authority, 5-2), and the 2021-2022 insurance placement costing $996,351 plus $42,000 for cyber liability. They also approved a speed limit reduction on Granville Drive to 40 km/h, appointed two members to the Tourism Advisory Committee, and directed staff to examine the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's Calls to Action. A motion to add a joint meeting in June 2022 was defeated, but a motion to change an October 2021 meeting to a General Government Committee meeting was approved (4-3).

• Approved $15,000 for Bowmanville Creek fish counter (carried)
• Approved red oak preservation plan at 21 Beech Ave with sole-source authority (5-2)
• Confirmed insurance placement with Intact Insurance at $996,351 and cyber liability at $42,000 (carried)
• Reduced speed limit on Granville Drive to 40 km/h (carried)
• Appointed Marsha Carbon and Rita Smith to Tourism Advisory Committee (carried)
• Directed staff to examine Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action (carried)
• Approved special Council meetings in July/August for purchasing (5-2)
• Referred potential property acquisition letter to staff (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Clarington Council made several key decisions at this meeting, including permanently closing the Tourism Information Centre, approving new downtown parking fees and time limits, and adopting a revised Procedural By-law with amendments. Council also approved a renewal contract with the Clarington Board of Trade and directed staff to prepare an Economic Development Strategy. The meeting included presentations of academic excellence awards and the Senior of the Year award.

• Permanent closure of Tourism Information Centre at 181 Liberty Street, Bowmanville (4-2 vote)
• Parking rate increase to $1.00/hour and $5.00 daily max in Division, Silver, Water Tower, Church St lots starting Jan 1, 2022
• Two-hour free parking in downtown Bowmanville discontinued Jan 1, 2022; December courtesy parking continues
• Economic Development Strategy consultant at estimated $50,000 (up to 90% funded by development charges)
• Procedural By-law 2015-029 repealed and replaced with amendments, effective Sept 1, 2021

Council approved a new Procedural By-law (2021-054) with amendments, including keeping delegation time at 10 minutes and deleting a section on delegation disposition. Council also approved the permanent closure of the Tourism Information Centre, changes to downtown Bowmanville parking (ending free parking, raising rates), and a renewal contract with the Clarington Board of Trade. Several motions to further amend the by-law were lost.

• Approved new Procedural By-law 2021-054 with amendments (carried as amended)
• Approved permanent closure of Tourism Information Centre at 181 Liberty St (4-2)
• Approved parking changes: end 2-hour free parking, $1/hr rate, $5 daily max, 2-hr limit at 20 King St (4-1)
• Approved directing staff to negotiate CBOT renewal contract and hire economic development staff (4-2)
• Approved minutes of May 25 and May 31 meetings
• Approved advisory committee minutes (C-205-21, C-206-21)
• Approved by-laws 2021-052 to 2021-056
• Motion to delete declaration of interest from advisory committee agendas lost (2-4)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee held public meetings for two zoning by-law amendments (mixed-use buildings at 2345-2349 Highway 2, Bowmanville, and commercial use at 4504 Highway 2, Newtonville) and a proposed amendment to the COVID-19 Community Improvement Plan. The committee also received reports on these items and a rezoning application at 1700 Lambs Road, and directed staff to investigate implementing the 'Whitby Green Standard' in Clarington's green initiatives. All items were received for information or approved for consideration at the next Council meeting.

• Public meeting for ZBA2021-0002: two mixed-use buildings at 2345-2349 Highway 2, Bowmanville
• Public meeting for ZBA2021-0008: commercial uses on residential property at 4504 Highway 2, Newtonville
• Report PDS-034-21: proposed amendment to COVID-19 Community Improvement Plan, including exemption for Seasonal Sidewalk Patio License Fee
• Report PDS-035-21: rezoning at 1700 Lambs Road to implement draft approved subdivision
• Resolution PD-188-21: staff to investigate implementing 'Whitby Green Standard' in Clarington

The Planning and Development Committee held public meetings and received reports on several rezoning applications. It received information on a proposed mixed-use development in Bowmanville and a commercial rezoning in Newtonville, with public comments noted. The committee also recommended approval of a COVID-19 Community Improvement Plan amendment and a rezoning to implement a draft subdivision plan, subject to no substantial public objections, for final adoption at the June 14 Council meeting.

• Received PDS-032-21 for mixed-use buildings at 2345-2349 Highway 2, Bowmanville (Carried)
• Received PDS-033-21 for commercial rezoning at 4504 Highway 2, Newtonville (Carried)
• Recommended approval of COVID-19 CIP amendment, by-law to be passed June 14 (Carried)
• Recommended approval of rezoning for draft subdivision at 1700 Lambs Road, by-law to be passed June 14 (Carried)
• Directed staff to investigate implementing 'Whitby Green Standard' in green initiatives (Carried)

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee made decisions on several items, including ending free two-hour parking in Bowmanville lots, increasing rates to $1/hour, and approving a $798,414 pumper truck contract. They also discussed the future of the Tourism Information Centre and economic development services.

• Approved ending free two-hour parking in municipal lots and increasing rates to $1/hour starting Jan 1, 2022
• Awarded contract to Dependable Emergency Vehicles for one pumper truck at $798,414.05
• Approved permanent closure of Tourism Information Centre at 181 Liberty Street, Bowmanville
• Directed staff to demolish former Newcastle fire hall at 247 King Avenue East for property sale
• Approved fee corrections for ice rentals, e.g., Prime Time Adult $224.75/hour

The General Government Committee approved a series of changes to downtown Bowmanville parking, including discontinuing two-hour free parking and introducing a $1.00 per hour rate starting January 1, 2022. The committee also approved the permanent closure of the Tourism Information Centre, awarded a contract for a new pumper truck, and approved a renewed economic development strategy with the Clarington Board of Trade. A motion to urge the province to mandate fire inspections for older housing was also carried.

• Approved downtown Bowmanville parking changes: $1.00/hour, $5.00 daily max, 2-hour limit at 20 King St lot, ending free 2-hour parking (4-1)
• Approved permanent closure of Tourism Information Centre at 181 Liberty St (4-2)
• Awarded $798,414.05 contract to Dependable Emergency Vehicles for one pumper truck
• Approved economic development strategy with $50,000 consultant and renewed Clarington Board of Trade contract (4-2)
• Approved urging province to mandate fire inspections for houses/multi-unit dwellings older than 50 years
• Approved new Procedural By-law with amendments including 10-minute delegations (4-2)
• Approved land conveyances for Given Rd closure to three developers for appraised value
• Approved demolishing former Newcastle fire hall at 247 King Ave E to prepare property for sale

Special Council Meeting

This is a special Council meeting to receive the report from the Special General Government Committee meeting of May 27, 2021. The agenda includes only routine items: call to order, land acknowledgement, declarations of interest, the committee report, a confirming by-law, and adjournment. No specific decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda text.

• Special General Government Committee Report to Council for May 31, 2021

The special council meeting approved the recommendations from the Special General Government Committee Report of May 27, 2021, via Resolution C-200-21. The meeting also passed a by-law to confirm the proceedings and adjourned shortly after. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved recommendations in Special General Government Committee Report of May 27, 2021 (C-200-21)
• Approved By-law 2021-051 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting (C-201-21)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:28 p.m. (C-202-21)

Special General Government Committee

The Special General Government Committee is meeting with a single substantive item: a confidential verbal update from legal counsel regarding litigation related to a proposed anaerobic digester dispute. The rest of the agenda consists of standard procedural items (call to order, land acknowledgement, declarations of interest). The meeting is scheduled for May 27, 2021, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

• Confidential litigation matter related to proposed anaerobic digester dispute
• Confidential verbal update from Rosalind Cooper, Partner, Fasken
• No public reports or decisions listed on the agenda

The committee met in closed session to discuss litigation and solicitor-client advice related to a proposed anaerobic digester dispute, and passed a resolution to provide direction to staff. No substantive decisions were made in open session; a special council meeting was scheduled for May 31, 2021, to ratify the closed-session decisions.

• Closed meeting to discuss litigation and solicitor-client advice (GG-367-21, carried)
• Scheduled special council meeting for May 31, 2021, to ratify decisions (GG-368-21, carried)
• Adjourned at 7:58 p.m. (GG-369-21, carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Clarington Council approved the On-Farm Special Events Licensing By-law, amended to exempt pre-approved properties like Bloom Field Farm until an arm's length transfer, and extended the licensing period to three years. Council also awarded contracts for snow removal vehicles, the Lambs Road Interchange Study, and scanning services, and adopted the Southwest Courtice Secondary Plan (OPA 125).

• On-Farm Special Events Licensing By-law approved as amended (5-2), exempting properties with prior planning approval until transfer
• Contract awarded to Winslow Gerolamy Motors Limited for $1,322,556.40 for five cab and chassis units
• Contract awarded to CIMA+ for $226,255.22 for Lambs Road Interchange Study engineering services
• Contract awarded to DOCUdavit Solutions for $176,470.16 (initial two-year term) for scanning and conversion services
• Southwest Courtice Secondary Plan (OPA 125) adopted, including active transportation and noise buffering amendments

Council approved the On-Farm Special Events Licensing By-law 2021-049, as amended, in a 5-2 recorded vote. The by-law includes a grandfathering clause for properties with prior zoning approval, such as Bloom Field Farm, and extends the licensing period to three years. Council also awarded contracts for snow removal equipment, the Lambs Road Interchange Study, and scanning services, and adopted the Southwest Courtice Secondary Plan (OPA 125).

• Adopted On-Farm Special Events Licensing By-law 2021-049 (5-2)
• Awarded $1,322,556.40 contract to Winslow Gerolamy Motors for cab and chassis units (6-1)
• Awarded $226,255.22 contract to CIMA+ for Lambs Road Interchange Study (5-2)
• Awarded $176,470.16 contract to DOCUdavit Solutions for scanning services (6-1)
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment 125 for Southwest Courtice Secondary Plan (carried as amended)
• Requested province to mandate sprinkler systems in new buildings (6-1)
• Awarded $128,039.52 contract to CSPN for customer service review (carried)
• Approved minutes of May 3, 2021 meeting (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee adopted Official Plan Amendments 125 and 126 to include the Southwest Courtice and Brookhill Neighbourhood Secondary Plans in the Clarington Official Plan. The Southwest Courtice plan was carried on a recorded vote of 4 to 2, with an amendment to convey unopened road allowances to developers in exchange for equivalent land. The Brookhill plan was carried as amended, deferring certain lands shown in the Block Master Plan to allow landowners to apply for an Official Plan Amendment before a 2-year moratorium. The committee also heard delegations on the proposed deletion of Special Study Area 2 from the Official Plan, with most speakers supporting deletion for future development, while one speaker urged protection of prime agricultural land.

• Adopted Official Plan Amendment 125 for Southwest Courtice Secondary Plan (4-2 vote)
• Adopted Official Plan Amendment 126 for Brookhill Neighbourhood Secondary Plan, as amended
• Amended road allowance conveyance to exchange land instead of fair market value (5-1 vote)
• Deferred Brookhill Block Master Plan lands to allow landowners to apply for OPA before 2-year moratorium
• Heard delegations on Special Study Area 2 deletion, including from Algoma Orchards and Wilmot Orchards

The Planning and Development Committee adopted Official Plan Amendment 125 for the Southwest Courtice Secondary Plan on a recorded vote of 4 to 2, with Councillor Traill absent. The committee also approved an amendment to convey unopened road allowance portions to contiguous landowners in exchange for an equivalent amount of land from developers, replacing the original fair market value payment. Additionally, the committee adopted the Brookhill Neighbourhood Secondary Plan Update (OPA 126) as amended, deferring certain lands in the Block Master Plan to allow landowners to apply for an Official Plan Amendment before a 2-year moratorium. The committee also approved an Official Plan Amendment regarding Special Study Area 2, removing it from the Official Plan, on a unanimous 7-0 vote.

• Adopted OPA 125 for Southwest Courtice Secondary Plan (4-2)
• Approved road allowance conveyance for equivalent land from developers (5-1)
• Adopted OPA 126 for Brookhill Neighbourhood Secondary Plan as amended
• Deferred Block Master Plan lands for OPA applications before 2-year moratorium
• Approved OPA removing Special Study Area 2 from Official Plan (7-0)
• Requested province to mandate sprinkler systems in new buildings (6-1)
• Approved comments on Canada's Radioactive Waste Policy Framework
• Referred communication about St. Marys Cement to Region of Durham

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee discussed and amended the On-Farm Special Events Licensing By-law (Report LGS-018-21), incorporating changes to sections on licensing authority, event dates, and zoning permissions. The committee also heard delegations on ecotherapy programming, rapid testing for businesses, and received updates from the Clarington Board of Trade. The amended by-law was carried and will be brought forward for adoption.

• Amended On-Farm Special Events Licensing By-law (LGS-018-21), changing event season end from November 1 to December 31 and altering licensing authority language
• Referred Adulam Foundation ecotherapy proposal to staff and Jury Lands Foundation
• Endorsed COVID-19 Rapid Screening Initiative and requested province to expand to include customers
• Received Q1 2021 KPI report from Clarington Board of Trade, noting 15,000 rapid tests secured for businesses
• Received communications from CBOT on employment land conversion and from Durham Region Federation of Agriculture on the by-law

The General Government Committee received and amended the On-Farm Special Events Licensing By-law (Report LGS-018-21), making changes to sections on zoning permission, license issuance, and event season end date. The committee also referred the $50 million future indoor recreation facility plan to staff for further reporting, and endorsed a motion to expand rapid COVID-19 testing to include customers.

• Received Report LGS-018-21 On-Farm Special Events Licensing By-law, as amended (7-0)
• Amended by-law Section 2.6 to replace 'On-farm Special Event License' with 'Zoning Permission'
• Amended by-law Section 3.6 to authorize Director to issue, suspend or revoke licenses per Municipal Act Section 151
• Deleted by-law Section 3.7
• Amended by-law Section 3.12 to change event season end date from November 1 to December 31 (5-2)
• Referred Future Indoor Recreation Facility (CSD-003-21) to staff for fall report, approving up to $25,000 for conceptual plans
• Endorsed COVID-19 Rapid Screening Initiative for businesses, requesting Province to expand testing to customers
• Endorsed Clarington Youth Council resolution urging Province to open outdoor recreational amenities

Regular Council Meeting

Council voted to notify the City of Toronto that its waste is not welcome in Clarington, and to ask Durham Region and the Province to do the same, in response to Toronto's plan to seek authority to send waste to Energy-from-Waste facilities. Council also supported the Darlington New Nuclear Power Plant project, including Small Modular Reactors, and approved a lease with Lakeridge Health for a temporary air ambulance heliport. A delegation urged protection of a 288-year-old red oak tree at 21 Beech Avenue, and staff were directed to report on preservation costs.

• Resolution to notify City of Toronto that its waste is not welcome in Clarington (C-162-21)
• Support for Darlington New Nuclear Power Plant and Small Modular Reactors (C-170-21)
• Lease with Lakeridge Health for temporary air ambulance heliport (PDS-026-21)
• Direction to report on cost estimate for preserving red oak tree at 21 Beech Avenue
• Spry Avenue property to be listed on MLS after RFP not awarded (CAO-002-21)

Council unanimously passed a resolution responding to the City of Toronto's plan to seek authority to send its waste to Energy-from-Waste facilities, stating that Toronto's waste is not welcome in Clarington. The resolution also requests the Region of Durham to notify Toronto and the Province, and asks the Province and local MPPs to respond to the municipality's concerns. Council also approved a lease with Lakeridge Health for a temporary air ambulance heliport and supported the Darlington New Nuclear Power Plant Project, including the use of Small Modular Reactors.

• Approved resolution stating City of Toronto waste is not welcome in Clarington (6-0)
• Approved lease with Lakeridge Health for temporary air ambulance heliport
• Adopted resolution supporting Darlington New Nuclear Power Plant Project and SMR technology
• Approved Heritage Committee minutes and staff report on cost estimate for preserving Red Oak Tree
• Approved minutes of previous meeting and various advisory committee reports
• Approved by-law to amend traffic and parking regulations (2021-047)
• Approved confirming by-law (2021-048)
• Directed staff on Spry Avenue property: no award, list on MLS, meet with Affordable Housing Taskforce

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee reviewed a proposal to delete specific policies from the Official Plan regarding Special Study Area 2. Members also passed a resolution supporting the Darlington New Nuclear Power Plant Project and its use of Small Modular Reactor technology.

• Public meeting for proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment at 40 Station Street
• Discussion on deleting policies related to Special Study Area 2 from the Official Plan
• Resolution supporting the Darlington New Nuclear Power Plant Project and SMR technology
• Lease agreement with Lakeridge Health for a temporary air ambulance heliport
• Proposed telecommunications tower at 3216 Trulls Road in Courtice

The Planning and Development Committee voted 4-3 to receive the Cedar Crest Beach Property Loss Study and undertake no further studies, ending the matter. The committee also referred a draft Official Plan amendment to remove Special Study Area 2 greenbelt policies to staff for a report at the May 17, 2021 meeting. A motion to support the Darlington New Nuclear Build was carried, including support for Small Modular Reactors, after an amendment opposing long-term nuclear waste storage on site was defeated.

• Received Cedar Crest Beach Property Loss Study and ended further studies (4-3)
• Referred draft OPA removing Special Study Area 2 greenbelt policies to staff for May 17 report (7-0)
• Supported Darlington New Nuclear Build and SMR technology; amendment opposing on-site waste storage defeated (2-5)
• Authorized lease with Lakeridge Health for temporary air ambulance heliport (carried)
• Referred motion opposing telecom tower at 3216 Trulls Road to staff (carried)
• Lost motion to re-send corrected Zone Clarington letters to rural landowners (3-4)
• Lost motion to refer OPA removal to May 3 Council meeting (3-4)
• Approved minutes of April 6-7, 2021 meeting (carried)

Special General Government Committee

This is a special meeting of Clarington's General Government Committee with a single substantive item: a confidential matter related to litigation over a proposed anaerobic digester dispute. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, land acknowledgement, declarations of interest, adjournment). No public decisions or discussions are listed beyond the confidential item.

• Confidential litigation matter related to proposed anaerobic digester dispute

The Special General Government Committee met on April 22, 2021, and held a closed session to discuss litigation and solicitor-client privileged matters related to a proposed anaerobic digester dispute. No resolutions were passed in the closed session, and the meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Closed meeting to discuss litigation and solicitor-client privilege (GG-304-21, carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 p.m. (GG-305-21, carried)

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee discussed a proposed on-farm special event licensing by-law, heard delegations from farmers and residents, and voted to refer the matter to staff for a report at the May 10, 2021 meeting. The committee also approved a traffic by-law amendment and awarded a contract for emergency tree pruning and hydro line clearing. Several items were received for information, and the meeting included a closed session for confidential matters.

• On-farm special event licensing by-law (LGS-016-21) referred to staff after debate; amendment to grandfather existing properties failed 3-4
• Contract awarded to five companies for Emergency Tree Pruning Removal & Hydro Line Clearing Registry, first-year cost $80,000
• Traffic By-law 2014-059 amendments approved (PWD-021-21)
• Delegation from Carion Fenn Foundation on Mental Health Week and Resilience Workshop referred to staff
• Closed session held for potential land disposition (CAO-002-21) and human resources matters

The committee amended the proposed on-farm special event licensing by-law by removing sections 2.6-2.9, setting the fee at $250/year, and referring it to staff for a report at the May 10 meeting. A motion to grandfather existing properties was defeated 3-4. The committee also approved a traffic by-law amendment and awarded a tree pruning contract.

• Amended on-farm special event by-law, removing sections 2.6-2.9 and setting fee at $250/year (referred)
• Motion to grandfather existing on-farm event properties defeated (3-4)
• Referred amended by-law to staff for May 10 report (carried)
• Approved traffic by-law amendments (PWD-021-21) (carried)
• Awarded emergency tree pruning/hydro line clearing contract to five companies (carried)
• Received retiree health benefits report for information (carried)
• Referred Carion Fenn Foundation delegation to staff (carried)
• Referred communication re: Courtice Shores Drive to staff (carried)

Regular Council Meeting

Council heard delegations from residents and St. Marys Cement about the company's Alternative Low Carbon Fuels Approval, then voted to direct staff to seek leave to appeal the April 1, 2021 Environmental Compliance Approval. Council also approved a demand letter to the Region of Durham regarding DYEC operations long-term sampling data. Several routine items were approved, including contracts for grass cutting and road construction cost-sharing.

• Directed staff to seek leave to appeal St. Marys Cement's Alternative Low Carbon Fuels Approval (ECA)
• Approved demand letter to Region of Durham for DYEC AMESA data and reports
• Awarded grass cutting and median maintenance contract to Howe's Your Yard, $537,700/year for 3 years (plus 2 optional years)
• Authorized road construction agreement with Smooth Run Developments, Brookfield Residential, and Go Home Investments; municipality's share $1,139,057
• Approved $30,000 for Graham and Wilmot Creek Flood Plain Mapping Update Study

Council directed staff to seek leave to appeal the Environmental Compliance Approval for St. Marys Cement's Alternative Low Carbon Fuels, following delegations from residents. Council also approved a demand letter to the Region of Durham for DYEC monitoring data, awarded a grass cutting contract, and approved several funding items.

• Directed staff to seek leave to appeal St. Marys Cement ALCF approval (carried)
• Adopted demand letter to Region of Durham for DYEC data, as amended (6-0)
• Awarded grass cutting contract to Howe's Your Yard for $537,700/year (5-1)
• Approved $1,139,057 for North Village road works cost sharing (carried)
• Approved $30,000 for Graham and Wilmot Creek flood plain mapping study (5-1)
• Approved $30,000 to Bowmanville BIA for social media (3-2)
• Directed staff to report on hall board funding options (carried)
• Approved 2021 tax levy by-law 2021-045 (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee heard delegations from residents and Durham Region staff about the Durham York Energy Centre's long-term sampling system for dioxins and furans. Residents requested release of all AMESA sampling data since 2015, citing health concerns and transparency. The committee voted to refer the delegations and presentation to staff to report back on a draft demand letter to Durham Region. The committee also heard delegations on the Cedar Crest Beach property loss study, with residents criticizing the Zuzek report's findings.

• Referred delegations on AMESA data to staff for draft demand letter to Durham Region (PD-106-21, carried 7-0)
• Heard delegations from Wendy Bracken, Linda Gasser, Kerry Meydam, and Karrie Lynn Dymond on dioxin/furan sampling
• Heard presentation from Durham Region staff on long-term sampling system update
• Heard delegations from Jeff Mitchell and Tom Kara on Cedar Crest Beach property loss study
• Motion to skip Zuzek presentation lost (3-4); presentation heard

The Planning and Development Committee heard delegations from residents and Durham Region staff regarding the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) and the St. Marys Cement alternative low carbon fuel approval. The committee voted 7-0 to refer the delegations and presentation to staff to report back on a draft demand letter to Durham Region regarding AMESA lab results since 2015 and monthly reporting. A resident-proposed motion to reaffirm Clarington as an unwilling host and demand the Region stop expanding the incinerator site was referred to the April 26, 2021 meeting. The committee also approved a $30,000 contribution for a flood plain mapping study and decided no further flood mitigation work on West Beach Rd at this time.

• Referred AMESA data demand and DYEC delegations to staff for draft demand letter (7-0)
• Referred resident motion opposing incinerator expansion to April 26 meeting
• Approved $30,000 for Graham and Wilmot Creek Flood Plain Mapping Update Study (4-3)
• Decided no further flood mitigation work on West Beach Rd (4-3)
• Referred Cedar Crest Beach property loss study to April 26 meeting
• Referred St. Marys Cement ALCF delegation to staff for April 12 report
• Changed May 17 meeting start time to 4:00 p.m.
• Appointed Councillor Zwart as Council Liaison to Port Granby Nature Reserve

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee of Clarington, ON, met on March 29, 2021, to discuss and decide on a range of municipal matters. Key decisions included approving road improvements and parking at Courtice Shores Drive, a cost-sharing agreement for North Village roadworks, and several contracts for services like grass cutting and fuel supply. A request for a by-law to regulate seagull feeding was referred to a future meeting.

• Approved Courtice Shores Drive surface treatment and parking facilities, funded through Rate Stabilization Fund
• Authorized Road Construction Agreement with Smooth Run Developments Inc., Brookfield Residential (ON) LP, and Go Home Investments Inc. for North Street, Grady Drive, and Regional Road 17, with municipal share of $1,139,057
• Awarded grass cutting and median maintenance contract to Howe's Your Yard for $537,700 annually (3-year term, possible 2-year extension)
• Awarded bulk gas and diesel fuel supply contract to W.O. Stinson & Son Ltd. for $479,800 annually (3-year term)
• Referred request for by-law to regulate feeding seagulls to April 19, 2021 meeting

The General Government Committee approved several contracts and funding items, including a $30,000 contribution to the Bowmanville BIA for social media engagement (4-2), a $1.14M road construction agreement with developers, and a $537,700 grass cutting contract. The committee also directed staff to pursue funding for railway safety improvements, endorsed a resolution urging Service Ontario to improve accessibility, and approved a playground assessment. A motion to form a Traffic Management Advisory Committee was lost.

• Approved $30,000 to Bowmanville BIA for social media (4-2)
• Authorized $1,139,057 road construction agreement with developers
• Awarded $537,700 grass cutting contract to Howe's Your Yard
• Awarded $479,800 fuel supply contract to W.O. Stinson & Son Ltd.
• Directed staff to pursue 2022-2023 RSIP-ITR funding for railway safety
• Endorsed resolution urging Service Ontario to improve accessibility
• Approved playground assessment, report due November 2021 (4-3)
• Lost motion to form Traffic Management Advisory Committee

Regular Council Meeting

Council decided on two major items: approved the Farewell Creek Trail Phase 2B-3 route (with minor trail improvements) and endorsed a licensing regime for on-farm special events. They also waived West Beach cottage lease termination until 2023 and received several reports and minutes.

• Approved Farewell Creek Trail Phase 2B-3 (PWD-017-21) and directed minor trail improvements
• Endorsed licensing regime for on-farm special events (LGS-012-21) in 5-2 recorded vote
• Waived West Beach cottage lease termination until Dec 31, 2023 (4-3 recorded vote)
• Received update on Lakeridge Health Bowmanville Helipad
• Approved by-laws 2021-041 to 2021-043 (part lot control, road dedication, road closure)

Council directed staff to complete the Farewell Creek Trail Phase 2B using option 2B-3, with minor improvements to the existing trail, and to advise interested parties. Council also endorsed a licensing regime for on-farm special events (5-2), rejecting a referral to the next committee meeting. Additionally, Council approved covering the Newcastle Memorial Arena's $41,000 budget shortfall from the Rate Stabilization Reserve and waived termination of West Beach cottage leases until December 31, 2023 (4-3).

• Approved Farewell Creek Trail Phase 2B-3 with minor trail improvements (carried)
• Endorsed licensing regime for on-farm special events (5-2)
• Rejected referral of on-farm special events report to March 29 committee (lost)
• Approved $41,000 for Newcastle Memorial Arena shortfall from Rate Stabilization Reserve (carried)
• Waived termination of West Beach cottage leases until Dec 31, 2023 (4-3)
• Approved By-laws 2021-041 to 2021-043 (carried)
• Approved minutes of March 1, 2021 meeting (carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee voted to add four properties in Bowmanville to the Municipal Heritage Register, received updates on the Lakeridge Health Bowmanville helipad and a provincial zoning order for Home Hardware, and endorsed a Region of Durham request asking CP Rail to resume sharing railway traffic data. The committee also discussed a motion on agricultural zoning that was withdrawn and agreed to bring its position on Durham's Municipal Comprehensive Review to Council.

• Added 172 Liberty Street North, 192 Liberty Street North, 77 Scugog Street, and 75 Wellington Street to the Municipal Heritage Register
• Received a memo on the Lakeridge Health Bowmanville helipad update
• Received Ontario Regulation 167-21 zoning order for 2423 Rundle Road for Home Hardware
• Endorsed a resolution requesting CP Rail to resume providing railway traffic information to noise consultants
• Withdrew a motion to direct staff on amendments to 'as of right' zoning for agricultural uses

The Planning and Development Committee received reports and presentations, and approved adding four properties to the Municipal Heritage Register. It also endorsed a resolution requesting CP Rail to reconsider stopping railway traffic data provision, and directed staff to report on zoning amendments for agricultural uses, though that motion was later withdrawn. The committee also received updates on the Lakeridge Health helipad and a zoning order for Home Hardware.

• Added 172 Liberty Street North, 192 Liberty Street North, 77 Scugog Street, and 75 Wellington Street to the Municipal Heritage Register (carried)
• Endorsed resolution requesting CP Rail to reconsider ceasing railway traffic information to noise consultants (carried)
• Directed staff to report on amendments to 'as of right' zoning for agricultural uses (motion withdrawn)
• Agreed to present Clarington's position on Region of Durham's Municipal Comprehensive Review to Council (carried)
• Received update on Lakeridge Health Bowmanville Helipad (carried)
• Received zoning order for 2423 Rundle Road for Home Hardware (carried)

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee met on March 8, 2021, to discuss and decide on various municipal matters. Key decisions included approving a $3.94 million extension for high float resurfacing, awarding a $1.15 million contract for the Farewell Creek Trail Phase 2A, and directing staff to restore the Bowmanville Boat Launch with up to $200,000. The committee also received reports on on-farm special events, MPAC's partnership report, and various departmental updates.

• Approved $3,942,300 extension to Miller Paving Limited for high float resurfacing (contract CL2018-25)
• Awarded $1,150,694.96 contract to Ratcliff Excavating & Grading Inc. for Farewell Creek Trail Phase 2A
• Directed staff to restore Bowmanville Boat Launch with up to $200,000 from Parks/Maintenance Reserve Fund
• Referred report on on-farm special events (LGS-012-21) back to staff for amendments to 'as of right' zoning
• Appointed three members to Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee

The General Government Committee referred the Farewell Creek Trail Phase 2B status update to the March 22, 2021 Council meeting, after hearing a delegation from a resident concerned about property impacts. The committee also approved a $200,000 boat launch restoration, awarded a $3.94 million road resurfacing contract extension, and awarded a $1.15 million contract for Farewell Creek Trail Phase 2A.

• Referred Report PWD-017-21 (Farewell Creek Trail Phase 2B) to the March 22, 2021 Council meeting.
• Approved restoration of Bowmanville Boat Launch to a reasonable standard, funded from Parks/Maintenance Reserve Fund up to $200,000.
• Awarded Miller Paving Limited a one-year extension to contract CL2018-25 for High Float Resurfacing, valued at approximately $3,942,300 (net HST rebate).
• Awarded Ratcliff Excavating & Grading Inc. the contract for Farewell Creek Trail Phase 2A, total bid $1,150,694.96 (net HST rebate).
• Received Report LGS-012-21 (Regulation of On-Farm Special Events) for information, after an amendment to refer back to staff was withdrawn.
• Appointed Philip Haylock, Belva Lukascovics, and Connor Houston to the Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee.
• Approved the assumption of streets in Plan 40M-2575 (Rudell Rd. Subdivision) by by-law.
• Approved the by-law for the Highway 2 and Stapleton Road land exchange.

Regular Council Meeting

Council approved the Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan, directing staff to prepare an implementation guide and apply for funding. Council also directed staff to accept a pre-consultation application for seniors housing at 46 Stevens Road and the Lakebreeze sites. A motion was passed supporting the use of the Wilmot Creek Wheelhouse for COVID-19 vaccinations for Wilmot Creek residents.

• Endorsed Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan (Report PDS-018-21), 6-1 vote
• Directed staff to accept pre-consultation application for seniors housing at 46 Stevens Road and Lakebreeze sites
• Supported Wilmot Creek Wheelhouse as COVID-19 vaccination site for residents
• Directed staff to report on cost to improve Courtice Shores Road and provide parking for Courtice waterfront
• Approved By-law 2021-038 exempting part of Registered Plan 40M-2633 from Part Lot Control

Council approved the Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan (CCCAP) on a recorded vote of 6 to 1, directing staff to prepare an implementation guide and apply for funding. Council also approved a motion supporting the use of the Wilmot Creek Wheelhouse for COVID-19 vaccine administration to residents, and directed staff to report on costs for improving Courtice Shores Road and parking. All other by-laws and committee reports were approved as listed.

• Endorsed the Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan (Report PDS-018-21) and directed staff to prepare an implementation guide and seek funding (6-1, Councillor Neal opposed).
• Supported the Wilmot Creek Homeowner's Association request to use the Wilmot Creek Wheelhouse for COVID-19 vaccine administration to residents (7-0).
• Directed staff to report back on the cost to improve Courtice Shores Road and provide parking for the Courtice waterfront.
• Approved the General Government Committee Report of February 16, 2021, with the exception of Item 15 (Courtice Shores Road).
• Approved the Planning and Development Committee Report of February 22, 2021, with exceptions including Items 5, 9, and 1c.
• Approved a motion to accept pre-consultation applications for seniors housing at 46 Stevens Road and the Lakebreeze sites.
• Amended a previous resolution to allow staff to perform civil marriage ceremonies in addition to contracted services.
• Approved By-laws 2021-027 to 2021-039, including By-law 2021-038 exempting a portion of Registered Plan 40M-2633 from Part Lot Control.

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee endorsed the Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan, which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2030 and achieve net zero by 2050. The committee also held public meetings on zoning by-law amendments for properties at 879 Regional Road 17 and 55A/55B Townline Road South, heard delegations on the climate plan and seniors housing, and directed staff to amend the COVID-19 Community Improvement Plan.

• Endorsed Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan (Report PDS-018-21) on a 6-1 recorded vote
• Public meeting for zoning amendment at 879 Regional Road 17
• Public meeting and rezoning report for triplex units at 55A and 55B Townline Road South
• Delegation from Kaitlin Corporation regarding seniors housing at Stevens Road
• Directed staff to amend COVID-19 Community Improvement Plan

The Planning and Development Committee endorsed the Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan (CCCAP) on a recorded vote of 6 to 1, directing staff to prepare an implementation guide and apply for funding. The committee also approved a rezoning for a temporary home sales pavilion in Newcastle and directed staff to accept applications for seniors housing at 46 Stevens Road and Lakebreeze sites. A motion to delete Section 7.5 from the CCCAP was lost (3-4).

• Endorsed Clarington Corporate Climate Action Plan (6-1)
• Approved Brookfield Residential zoning amendment for temporary sales pavilion at 879 Regional Road 17
• Directed staff to accept applications for seniors housing at 46 Stevens Road and Lakebreeze sites (6-1)
• Motion to delete Section 7.5 from CCCAP lost (3-4)
• Motion to retain land south of Uplands for parkland lost (3-4)
• Endorsed Region of Durham resolution on anaerobic digestion facilities, as amended
• Directed staff to commence process to amend COVID-19 Community Improvement Plan
• Received rezoning application for triplex units at 55A and 55B Townline Road South for information

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee met on February 16, 2021, to consider reports and communications. It endorsed a resolution opposing the closure of the Ontario Fire College, supported a liquor sales licence for Manantler Craft Brewing Company at 160 Baseline Rd. E., Bowmanville, and directed staff to investigate traffic lights at the Baseline Road, Duke Street, and Highway 401 intersection. The committee also received a delegation from the Clarington Youth Council and approved several staff reports, including road rationalization and a Newcastle community garden.

• Endorsed Township of Augusta resolution opposing Ontario Fire College closure, forwarded to Premier Ford and others
• Supported Manantler Craft Brewing Company Inc. limited liquor sales licence at 160 Baseline Rd. E., Bowmanville
• Directed staff to investigate installing traffic lights at Baseline Road, Duke Street, and Highway 401 intersection
• Referred Durham Region bottom ash road pilot project to Region for explanation
• Approved establishment of a community garden in Newcastle

The General Government Committee supported Manantler Craft Brewing's liquor sales licence application, endorsed a resolution opposing the Ontario Fire College closure, and directed staff to report on several items including Courtice Shores Road improvements and snow clearing on trails. A motion to change council mileage to a per-kilometre rate was defeated on a recorded vote (3-4). The committee also referred a motion on COVID-19 vaccination for older adult lifestyle communities to the March 1 Council meeting.

• Supported Manantler Craft Brewing liquor sales licence application (carried)
• Endorsed resolution opposing Ontario Fire College closure (carried)
• Defeated motion to change council mileage policy to per-kilometre rate (3-4)
• Directed staff to report on Courtice Shores Road improvements and waterfront parking (carried)
• Directed staff to report on snow clearing costs for all 20 km of trails (carried)
• Referred Wilmot Creek COVID-19 vaccination motion to March 1 Council meeting (carried)
• Approved $25,000 from Newcastle BIA reserve for wreath replacement (carried)
• Approved by-law updates allowing electronic participation on boards and committees (carried)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special Council meeting with a single substantive item: a report from the Special General Government Committee (GGR-003-21), referred from the February 8, 2021 Council meeting. The agenda also includes routine items such as call to order, moment of reflection, land acknowledgement, declarations of interest, a confirming by-law, and adjournment. No other decisions or discussions are listed.

• Special General Government Committee Report of February 1 to 2, 2021 (GGR-003-21)
• Referred from the February 8, 2021 Council meeting
• Meeting held via MS Teams for the public
• Accessibility accommodations available by contacting Michelle Chambers

Council approved the 2021 Operating and Capital Budget with a 2.04% tax levy impact, including numerous amendments such as funding for rural road resurfacing, arena reserve fund, and community grants. Several motions to reduce expenses were defeated. The budget was carried on a recorded vote of 5 to 2.

• Approved 2021 Operating and Capital Budget with 2.04% tax levy impact (5-2)
• Approved BIA budgets for Bowmanville, Newcastle, and Orono (carried)
• Approved $30,000 for High St and Odell St reconstruction design (carried)
• Approved 0.5% tax levy ($315,000) for arena reserve fund (7-0)
• Reduced crossing guard wages by $32,000 to $368,987 (7-0)
• Defeated motion to reduce new staffing expenses to $450,000 (2-5)
• Defeated motion to reduce Public Works reserve transfer by $500,000 (3-4)
• Defeated motion to reduce travel budgets to $3,000 each (3-4)

Regular Council Meeting

Clarington Council voted 7-0 to deny a draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for 25 townhouse dwellings in Courtice, citing an unsafe intersection and incompatibility with the Lawson Road neighbourhood. The decision followed public delegations opposing the development and was made after considering an addendum report. Council also received a memo on backyard hens but rejected a motion to investigate a by-law permitting them, and heard delegations on Special Study Area 2 of the Official Plan.

• Denied ZBA 2019-0003 for 25 townhouse dwellings in Courtice (Lynstrath Developments Inc./Esquire Homes)
• Motion to investigate backyard hen by-law in urban areas lost 2-5
• Delegations on Special Study Area 2 of the Official Plan, including Greenbelt expansion concerns
• Recognized Kirk Kemp for pollinator meadow donation at Samuel Wilmot Nature Area
• Approved minutes of January 18, 2021 meeting

Council denied a draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for 25 townhouse dwellings in a common elements condominium in Courtice, citing an unsafe intersection and incompatibility with the neighbourhood character. Council also voted to hold a public meeting on April 26, 2021, to consider deleting Special Study Area 2 from the Official Plan. A motion to investigate a by-law permitting backyard hens in urban areas was lost on a recorded vote (2-5).

• Denied 25-townhouse development in Courtice (7-0)
• Approved public meeting for April 26, 2021 on deleting Special Study Area 2 from Official Plan (7-0)
• Lost motion to investigate backyard hen by-law (2-5)
• Approved employment lands conversion requests as per Report PDS-009-21 (7-0)
• Referred 2021 Operating and Capital Budget to special council meeting on Feb 11, 2021
• Approved minutes of Jan 18, 2021 meeting
• Approved by-laws 2021-017 to 2021-024 for street assumptions and zoning amendments
• Received voters' list report for information (6-1)

Special General Government Committee

The Special General Government Committee is meeting to discuss two staff reports: the 2021 operating and capital budgets, including Business Improvement Area budgets, and a potential partnership opportunity for the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre. No delegations or presentations are scheduled.

• 2021 Operating and Capital Budgets (FSD-005-21)
• Bowmanville BIA 2021 Budget
• Newcastle BIA 2021 Budget
• Orono District BIA 2021 Budget
• South Bowmanville Recreation Centre Partnership Opportunity (FSD-006-21)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee voted 5-2 to support employment lands conversion requests in Courtice as part of Envision Durham, including reaffirming an urban boundary expansion eastward to Highway 418. It also approved a draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendment for 25 townhouse dwellings in Courtice, and directed staff to issue notice for a public meeting on deleting Special Study Area 2 from the Official Plan. Several items were received for information, and a property loss study for Cedar Crest Beach was deferred to April 6.

• Supported employment lands conversion requests in Courtice (Report PDS-009-21), 5-2
• Approved draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for 25 townhouses in Courtice (PDS-012-21), 4-3
• Directed staff to issue public meeting notice for April 26, 2021 on deleting Special Study Area 2 from Official Plan, 5-2
• Approved confidential sale of municipal property in Bowmanville (PDS-013-21)
• Referred Cedar Crest Beach property loss study (PDS-007-21) to April 6, 2021 meeting

The Planning and Development Committee voted 5-2 to support the employment lands conversion requests outlined in Report PDS-009-21, reaffirming the request for an urban boundary expansion in Courtice eastward to Highway 418. An amendment to remove lands west of Trulls Road and south of the train tracks was defeated 3-4. The committee also approved a draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for 25 townhouse dwellings in Courtice (4-3), and directed staff to issue notices for a public meeting on deleting Special Study Area 2 from the Official Plan (5-2).

• Supported employment lands conversion requests in Courtice (5-2)
• Reaffirmed request for urban boundary expansion in Courtice eastward to Hwy 418 (5-2)
• Defeated amendment to remove lands west of Trulls Road and south of train tracks (3-4)
• Approved draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendment for 25 townhouses in Courtice (4-3)
• Directed staff to issue public meeting notice for deletion of Special Study Area 2 (5-2)
• Received reports on transit station areas, development applications, and townhouse limitations for information
• Approved confidential report on sale of municipal property in Bowmanville
• Referred Cedar Crest Beach property loss study to April 6, 2021 meeting

Special General Government Committee

The Special General Government Committee received a detailed presentation on the 2021 Operating and Capital Budget, including a proposed 2.50% levy increase ($38 for the average residential taxpayer). The committee also heard delegations from four local agencies requesting 2021 municipal funding: Clarington Public Library ($3,578,879 operating, $323,075 capital), Bowmanville Older Adult Association ($318,569), Visual Arts Centre of Clarington ($223,315), and Clarington Youth Centres ($336,228). All budget items and delegations were referred to the February 1, 2021 budget deliberations.

• 2021 budget presentation: proposed levy increase of 2.50% ($38 for average residential taxpayer)
• Clarington Public Library request: $3,578,879 operating, $323,075 capital
• Bowmanville Older Adult Association request: $318,569 municipal grant
• Visual Arts Centre of Clarington request: $223,315
• Clarington Youth Centres request: $336,228

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee approved several subdivision street assumption by-laws, received reports on accessibility and voters' list, and referred a $300,000 sports court upgrade proposal to the 2021 budget. It also directed staff to report on insurance and park permits for events on municipal land, and rejected a motion to receive a full line-by-line budget book.

• Approved street assumption by-laws for Robinson Ridge Phase 5, Foster Creek Phases 2 and 3, Courtice Woods, Mallory Heights Phase 2, Northglen West Phase 2, and Townes of Scugog subdivisions
• Referred $300,000 sports court upgrades (Stuart Park tennis/basketball courts, pickleball courts, Guildwood Park) to 2021 budget
• Directed staff to report on insurance and park permit options for events on municipal land, including outdoor skating rinks
• Rejected motion to receive a full line-by-line budget book (3-4 vote)
• Approved appointments to Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee and updated its terms of reference

The General Government Committee approved street assumption by-laws for seven subdivisions (Robinson Ridge Phase 5, Foster Creek Phases 2 and 3, Courtice Woods, Mallory Heights Phase 2, Northglen West Phase 2, and Townes of Scugog) and referred a $300,000 sports court upgrade proposal to the 2021 budget. A motion to receive a full line-by-line budget book was lost on a recorded vote (3-4). The committee also received information on backyard hens (5-2) and directed staff to report on insurance and park permits for events on municipal land.

• Approved street assumption by-laws for 7 subdivisions (GG-053 to GG-059)
• Referred $300,000 sports court upgrades to 2021 budget (GG-060/061)
• Received backyard hens memo (5-2) (GG-048)
• Lost motion for full line-by-line budget book (3-4) (GG-068)
• Referred garbage cans at postal boxes to staff (GG-070/071)
• Referred Economic Development Liaison appointment to June 21, 2021 (4-3) (GG-072)
• Approved Active Transportation Committee appointments and Terms of Reference changes (GG-064)
• Directed staff to report on insurance and park permits for municipal land events (GG-067)

Regular Council Meeting

Clarington Council is deciding on a COVID-19 property tax deferral program and a 2020/2021 Development Charges Background Study and By-law. Council also received a delegation regarding a proposed nine-storey mixed-use building and 45 townhouses at 1465 Highway 2, Courtice, and discussed the final report on the Ward Boundary Review. The meeting includes several routine approvals of minutes and committee reports.

• Approved a COVID-19 Property Tax Deferral Program allowing interest and penalty-free deferrals for up to 60 days.
• Received a delegation on a proposed nine-storey mixed-use building and 45 townhouses at 1465 Highway 2, Courtice.
• Approved a motion to maintain the existing four-ward boundary system for the 2022 election.
• Approved appointments to the Energy from Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee.
• Approved a resolution regarding an interim cap on gas plant pollution, to be sent to provincial and federal bodies.

Council approved the 2020/2021 Development Charges Background Study and By-law, setting new fees for residential and non-residential development, and decided to maintain the existing four ward boundary system for the 2022 election. They also approved a COVID-19 property tax deferral program, waived security deposit and development charges for Durham Hospice, and enacted a municipal law enforcement policy. A motion to refer contracted winter control services to the finance director was lost, and council instead approved cancelling a tender and issuing a new one for replacement plow trucks.

• Approved 2020/2021 Development Charges By-law with new rates (7-0)
• Maintained four ward boundary system for 2022 election (6-1)
• Approved COVID-19 Property Tax Deferral Program (carried)
• Waived security deposit and development charges for Durham Hospice (7-0)
• Enacted Municipal Law Enforcement Policy with amendments (5-2)
• Cancelled Tender CL2020-30 for Winter Control Services and issued new tender for plow trucks (5-2)
• Referred Part Lot Control exemption for Lot 5, Plan N632 back to staff for 120m notice (4-3)
• Approved resolution to Ontario government on reducing GHG emissions (5-2)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee held public meetings and delegations on development and zoning matters. It approved spending up to $15,000 for a planning consultant to study recreational vehicle storage options, and endorsed a Durham Region resolution on Minister's Zoning Orders. The committee also heard public input on a proposed Official Plan and zoning amendment for a nine-storey mixed-use building and townhouses at 1465 Highway 2, Courtice.

• Approved up to $15,000 for an outside planning consultant to provide options for recreational vehicle storage in Clarington (5-2 vote)
• Endorsed Durham Region resolution requesting the province clarify Minister's Zoning Order processes and safeguards
• Public meeting for proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendment at 1465 Highway 2, Courtice (nine-storey mixed-use building and 45 townhouse units)
• Delegation by Jeff Kelso on RV storage on lands zoned 'A' and 'EP', noting 50 existing facilities
• Rezoning to facilitate 3 severances at 1535 Ovens Road in Newtonville (deferred)

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee received a final ward boundary review and voted 5-2 to maintain the existing four-ward system. It also approved several public works items, including cancelling a winter control tender, adding snow removal to a Newcastle trail, and directing staff on potential court upgrades. New business items on ski hills and seniors' snow removal were added to the agenda.

• Ward Boundary Review: maintain existing 4-ward system (5-2 vote)
• Cancelled Tender CL2020-30 for Winter Control Services; new tender for 4 plow trucks
• Referred Stuart Park tennis courts and pickleball court upgrades to staff for further report
• Approved snow removal on Samuel Wilmot trail section between Sunset Blvd and Gusel Ave in Newcastle
• Agreed to AECL request to transfer low radioactive waste from Port Granby to Port Hope