Clarington public meetings in 2022

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 sources. Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• 2021 Census of Population – Citizenship and Immigration (Release 6)
• Durham Region's response to provincial consultation on Greenbelt Plan amendments
• Implications of Bill 23 on the Region of Durham
• 2023 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy (By-law 54-2022)
• Resolution regarding expansion of Slow Down Move Over requirement to all roadside workers

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an electronic information package, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence received by staff for Council's information, including reports from the Region of Durham on growth trends and census data, and a resolution from Lanark County regarding an inquest. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Region of Durham Report #2022-INFO-97: Monitoring of Growth Trends
• Region of Durham Report #2022-INFO-98: 2021 Census of Population – Indigenous Peoples and Housing Portrait (Release 5)
• Lanark County resolution on Violence Against Women Renfrew Inquest

Regular Council Meeting

Clarington Council approved minutes and reports, including formal comments on Ontario's Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act) and proposed Greenbelt amendments, and supported a housing accelerator request for non-profit housing at 200 Baseline Road West. The meeting included presentations on art gala proceeds and development plans, and a recorded vote on Greenbelt objections.

• Adopted comments on Bill 23, citing $18.3M reduction in development charges over 10 years
• Objected to Greenbelt land removal, with conditions for Nash/Hancock lands if removed
• Supported Community Infrastructure and Housing Accelerator order for 200 Baseline Road West
• Presented $19,788.51 in art gala proceeds to local arts groups
• Approved minutes from various committees and previous council meetings

Council voted to object to the removal of land from the Greenbelt and adopted formal comments opposing several aspects of the More Homes Built Faster Act (Bill 23). The board also approved a request for a housing accelerator order for non-profit housing at 200 Baseline Road West.

• Objected to removal of land from the Greenbelt (5-2)
• Adopted comments on Bill 23 citing potential $18.3M reduction in development charges (6-1)
• Approved request for Community Infrastructure and Housing Accelerator order at 200 Baseline Road West (5-1)
• Approved reimbursement of insurance costs to volunteers for outdoor skating rinks
• Approved 13 by-laws (2022-054 to 2022-066) covering traffic, cemeteries, and zoning
• Requested staff report on speeding impacts in school and community safety zones
• Approved minutes from September 19, November 16, and November 21 meetings
• Approved various Advisory and Standing Committee minutes

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) for December 9, 2022, containing correspondence received by staff for Council's information. It is explicitly not a meeting of Council or Committee. The only listed item is a letter from the City of Pickering regarding planning reform, dated December 9, 2022.

• City of Pickering - Planning Reform - December 9, 2022 (letter, file 8.17 PLN 49-22)

Special Planning and Development Committee

The Special Planning and Development Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several planning and development items, including the assumption of four subdivisions, the appointment of a Deputy Chief Building Official, and zoning amendments for farm severances. The committee will also review staff comments on provincial legislation (Bill 23, Bill 109, and Bill 13) affecting the development process.

• Assumption by-laws for Enniskillen Estates (Plan 40M-2583), Huntington Subdivision Phase 3, Tooley Mills Subdivision (Plan 40M-2593), and Crosswinds Subdivision (Plan 40M-2599)
• Appointment of Deputy Chief Building Official (PDS-049-22)
• Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for severance of surplus farm parcels (PDS-052-22)
• Zoning by-law amendments to By-law 84-63 and By-law 2005-109 for surplus dwelling severance (PDS-053-22)
• Comments on More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022 (Bill 23) and recommended path for Bill 109 and Bill 13 (PDS-054-22, PDS-051-22)

The committee approved several subdivision assumption by-laws and zoning amendments. It formally adopted comments to the Province regarding Bill 23, stating that provincial intervention in settlement boundaries and the Greenbelt is not required. The committee also approved a path forward for implementing changes from Bill 109 and Bill 13.

• Approved assumption by-laws for Enniskillen Estates, Huntington Subdivision Phase 3, Tooley Mills Subdivision, and Crosswinds Subdivision
• Approved zoning by-law amendments to facilitate the severance of a surplus dwelling (PDS-053-22)
• Appointed Brendan Grigg as Deputy Chief Building Official
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for a farm severance, pending Region of Durham approval of ROPA2021-007
• Adopted comments to the Province opposing Bill 23 interventions in settlement boundaries and the Greenbelt (7-0)
• Directed staff to include Bill 23 and Bill 109 resource requirements in the 2023 Budget
• Approved the implementation approach and fee by-law amendment for Bill 109 and Bill 13
• Authorized an Official Plan Amendment to expand matters Council may delegate under Bill 13

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is holding public meetings to seek comments on four development applications, including a request for a Community Infrastructure and Housing Accelerator Order at 200 Baseline Road West, and proposed plans of subdivision and zoning by-law amendments at 2149 Courtice Road, 4442 and 4430 Hill Street, and 922 Green Road. The committee will hear public input on these items before making decisions.

• Public meeting for Community Infrastructure and Housing Accelerator Order at 200 Baseline Road West, Bowmanville
• Public meeting for draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment at 2149 Courtice Road, Courtice (applicant: Minto Communities Inc.)
• Public meeting for 25-unit plan of subdivision at 4442 and 4430 Hill Street, Newtonville (applicant: Whitepine Contractors Ltd.)
• Public meeting for draft plan of subdivision and rezoning for 69 residential units at 922 Green Road, Bowmanville

The Committee approved a request to the Province for a Community Infrastructure and Housing Accelerator order to expedite non-profit housing in Bowmanville. Three other subdivision and rezoning applications were received for further staff processing following public meetings.

• Approved support for CIHA order for non-profit housing at 200 Baseline Road West (5-1)
• Approved adding CIHA to the Municipality’s Affordable Housing toolkit for non-profit housing (5-1)
• Directed staff to continue processing subdivision and zoning applications for 2149 Courtice Road
• Directed staff to continue processing 25-unit subdivision application in Newtonville
• Directed staff to continue processing 69-unit subdivision and rezoning in Bowmanville

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 a City of Stratford resolution on funding and support for VIA Rail services, a decision notification from the Ministry of the Environment on EA requirements for advanced recycling facilities, and minutes from the Orono BIA. Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda; the public can speak to items as delegations.

• City of Stratford correspondence: Funding and Support for VIA Rail Services (Nov 28, 2022)
• Ministry of Environment decision notification: EA requirements for advanced recycling facilities (Nov 25, 2022)
• Minutes of the Orono BIA dated November 17, 2022

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee will consider staff reports on provincial Greenbelt Plan amendments, proposed traffic by-law changes, council compensation, and other administrative items. The agenda also includes a delegation on lighting by-law amendments and several routine appointments and updates.

• Delegation by Laura Lee Carey to amend By-law 2007-070 on permanent light placement
• Report PDS-059-22 on Province's proposed Greenbelt Plan amendments
• Report PWD-017-22 on proposed amendments to Traffic By-law 2014-059
• Report LGS-014-22 on Council Compensation
• Report FSD-036-22 on 2023 Interim Tax Levy

The Committee formally objected to the removal of land from the Greenbelt but established requirements for affordable housing and developer-paid works if Nash/Hancock lands are removed. Other actions included terminating the Municipal Ombudsman contract and disbanding two oversight committees. The Committee also approved a 2023 interim tax levy and several by-law amendments.

• Approved requirements for affordable housing and developer-paid works if Nash/Hancock lands are removed from Greenbelt, while objecting to any Greenbelt land removal
• Disbanded the Audit and Accountability Committee and CAO Review Committee (5-2)
• Terminated Ombudsman services with ADR Chambers to utilize the Provincial Ombudsman
• Approved 2023 Interim Tax Levy and directed staff to combine commercial and residential due dates in June and September 2023
• Approved lease extension for Community Living Oshawa Clarington at 2444 Baseline Road for $5,379.98 per year (2022-2027)
• Renewed Health Benefit Program with Sun Life to November 1, 2023, with a 7% increase
• Approved amendments to Traffic By-law 2014-059 and the Cemetery By-law
• Approved Emergency Services attendance at the Clarington Polar Bear Swim on January 1, 2023

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP), not a meeting. Council is receiving correspondence for information, including a notice about the Newcastle Water Pollution Control Plant capacity rerating and upgrades, a letter from the Town of Aurora about York Region Official Plan modifications, and comments from the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority on provincial planning documents and Greenbelt Plan amendments. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Notice of Completion for Newcastle Water Pollution Control Plant Capacity Rerating and Upgrades (Nov 23, 2022)
• Town of Aurora resolution on modifications to York Region Official Plan (Nov 23, 2022)
• CLOCA comments on provincial consultation on replacing Provincial Policy Statement and Growth Plan (Nov 24, 2022)
• CLOCA comments on amendments to the Greenbelt Plan (Nov 24, 2022)

Regular Council Meeting

This is the inaugural regular Council meeting for the newly elected term, featuring ceremonial items including the swearing-in of the Municipal Clerk, presentation of the Chain of Office, and an inaugural address by Mayor Adrian Foster. The only substantive business item is a staff report on appointing a Deputy Mayor and designating council members as department liaisons.

• Report LGS-016-22 - Appointment of Deputy Mayor and Designation of Members of Council as Department Liaisons
• Swearing-In Ceremony - June Gallagher, Municipal Clerk
• Presentation of the Chain of Office - Ron Hooper
• Inaugural Address - Mayor Adrian Foster
• Smudge Ceremony and Honour Song - Kim Wheatley

The 2022-2026 Council was organized through a swearing-in ceremony. Council approved the designation of department liaisons and established an alternating schedule for the Deputy Mayor position.

• Appointed Councillor Anderson to Planning and Infrastructure Services
• Appointed Councillor Zwart to Public Works Department
• Appointed Councillor Elhajjeh to Emergency and Fire Services Department
• Appointed Councillor Woo to Community Services Department
• Appointed Councillor Traill to Legislative Services Department
• Appointed Councillor Rang to Financial Services Department
• Approved alternating Deputy Mayor schedule between Regional Councillors for Wards 1 & 2 and Wards 3 & 4, starting with Councillor Woo
• Approved By-law 2022-053 to confirm meeting proceedings

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 a letter from Minister Steve Clark, assessments of Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act) by Watson & Associates, and minutes from the Newcastle BIA and Solina Community Centre Board. Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Letter from Minister Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (congratulations)
• Watson & Associates assessments of Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act) on development charges, community benefits charges, parkland dedication, and Conservation Authorities Act
• Minutes of Newcastle BIA meeting dated November 10, 2022
• Minutes of Solina Community Centre Board dated November 9, 2022

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting focused on welcoming the newly elected council and providing training on meeting procedures, council structure, and technology. No substantive decisions or public hearings are on the agenda; it is primarily procedural and informational.

• Welcome presentation by Chief Administrative Officer Mary-Anne Dempster
• Training on committee and council meeting procedures and protocols
• Review of council and committee structure, including advisory committees
• Training on the Procedural By-law (2021-054)
• Training on hybrid meetings, eScribe app, and records management

The meeting consisted of staff presentations and training for new Council members regarding municipal roles, meeting protocols, and IT systems. No policy or legislative decisions were made other than procedural motions.

• Approved a 10-minute recess (Resolution # C-200-22)
• Approved By-law 2022-052 to confirm the proceedings of the November 16, 2022 special meeting (Resolution # C-201-22)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting at 3:47 p.m. (Resolution # C-202-22)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an information package, not a meeting. Council receives correspondence on Envision Durham growth management, proposed provincial soil regulation amendments, and a nuclear waste management information session. No decisions are made; members may request items for future committee agendas.

• Envision Durham Growth Management Study Phase 2 draft settlement boundary expansions
• Ministry of Environment proposed Excess Soil Regulation amendments
• Nuclear Waste Management Organization Integrated Strategy for Radioactive Waste info session

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an electronic information package, not a meeting, containing correspondence for Council's information. It includes the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority's 2023 preliminary budget and levy, and a summary of Bill 23 (More Homes Built Faster Act) from Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. No decisions are being made.

• Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority 2023 Preliminary Budget and Levy
• Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. - Bill 23 More Homes Built Faster Act Summary

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an information package, not a meeting, containing correspondence received by staff for Council's information. Items include updates on a road resurfacing pilot on Regional Road 18 in Newtonville, a nuclear alert system test, and provincial housing legislation. Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Update on Road Resurfacing Pilot Project on Regional Road 18, Newtonville
• Test results confirm innovative paving project on Newtonville Road can proceed
• Region of Durham to test nuclear public alerting system on November 7 and 8
• Municipal housing target for Clarington: 13,000 units under More Homes Built Faster Act
• Minutes of Newcastle Business Improvement Area dated October 13, 2022

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 and other municipalities. No decisions are being made at this time; Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee 2022 Farm Tour correspondence
• Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) widening and reconstruction property condition survey
• Municipality of East Ferris child care resolution correspondence

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 notices and minutes from various bodies. Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Notice of Study Completion - Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Addendum, Liberty Street North Zone 1 Reservoir and Zone 2 Pumping Station
• Road Resurfacing Pilot Project - Regional Road 18, Newtonville
• Minutes from Energy from Waste - Waste Management Advisory Committee (Sept 27, 2022)
• Kawartha Region Conservation Authority Transition Plan Progress Report 2
• Minutes of Bowmanville and Orono Business Improvement Areas

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP), not a meeting. Council members receive correspondence for their information, and may request items be added to a future committee agenda. Items include notices about road construction, census data releases, and a report on the interim suspension of Service Line Warranties of Canada Inc.

• Notice of construction for Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) widening and reconstruction
• Update on Regional Road 18 Pilot Project in Clarington
• Update #2 on Durham Region's innovative paving project on Newtonville Road
• Report 2022-COW-27 on interim suspension of Service Line Warranties of Canada Inc.
• Minutes of the Newcastle Business Improvement Area (BIA) dated September 8, 2022

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 notices about sewer main cleaning and lining projects in several Durham Region municipalities and a resolution from the Municipality of Brighton seeking support for streamlining governing legislation for physicians in Ontario. Council members may request that items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Region pauses innovative paving project on Newtonville Road (Sept 22, 2022)
• Sewer main cleaning and CIPP structural lining notices for streets in Whitby, Oshawa, Clarington, and Scugog
• Clarington streets affected: Queen Street (between Ontario St & Liberty St S) and Orchardview Blvd (between Jane St & Southway Dr)
• Brighton resolution requesting support for streamlining governing legislation for physicians in Ontario

Regular Council Meeting

Clarington Council held its regular meeting on September 19, 2022, addressing a zoning by-law amendment for agri-tourism uses at 3582 Morgans Road, Clarke, and a Durham Region pilot project using recycled waste materials on Newtonville Road. After hearing delegations from residents raising concerns about the zoning application and the waste pilot, Council approved the zoning amendment with conditions and passed a motion requesting Durham Region provide detailed information about the waste materials. The meeting also included adoption of previous minutes and approval of advisory committee minutes.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment for agri-tourism and special events venue at 3582 Morgans Road, Clarke (Report PDS-035-22)
• Passed motion requesting Durham Region provide accounting of waste materials used in Newtonville Road pilot project, with amendments to halt work and remove materials if hazardous
• Heard delegations from residents concerned about noise, environmental impacts, and planning process for the Morgans Road venue
• Approved minutes from June 20, August 18, September 9, and September 12, 2022 meetings
• Approved advisory committee minutes with exceptions for items 10.1.1 and 10.1.8

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to permit agri-tourism uses including a special events venue at 3582 Morgans Road, Clarke, despite resident concerns about noise, compliance, and planning process. Council also passed a resolution requesting Durham Region to halt work and provide full accounting of waste materials used in a Newtonville Road pilot project. Community services user rates and fees for 2023 were approved on a 4-3 recorded vote, and budget guidelines were set with a maximum 2.5% tax increase on a 6-1 vote.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment for agri-tourism at 3582 Morgans Road (C-185-22)
• Requested Durham Region stop work and provide full report on recycled waste pilot project (C-181-22 as amended)
• Approved 2023 Community Services user rates and fees (4-3 recorded vote)
• Set 2023 budget guidelines with max 2.5% tax increase (6-1 recorded vote)
• Approved minutes of previous meetings (C-176-22)
• Approved advisory committee minutes (C-186-22)
• Approved Newcastle Arena Board minutes (C-187-22)
• Approved by-laws 2022-033 and 2022-046 to 2022-050 (C-197-22)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an information package, not a meeting, containing correspondence for Council's review. Items include updates on a Durham Region agreement with Service Line Warranties Canada and a storm debrief report from Elexicon Energy. Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Update on agreement between Durham Region and Service Line Warranties Canada (SLWC)
• Revised messaging on SLWC agreement from Commissioner of Works
• Elexicon Energy Level 3 Storm Debrief report to Council

Joint Committees

The Joint General Government and Planning and Development Committees approved two major planning applications: a zoning by-law amendment for an agri-tourism special events venue at 3582 Morgans Road, Clarke, and a draft plan of subdivision and rezoning for 138 homes in the Hancock neighbourhood, Courtice. Both approvals include conditions such as law enforcement attendance at amplified music events and a pedestrian/cycling path dedication. The committees also endorsed a request to include the Newcastle Fire Hall on the Region of Durham's surplus land website for potential affordable housing.

• Approved zoning amendment for agri-tourism special events venue at 3582 Morgans Road, Clarke (Report PDS-035-22)
• Approved draft plan of subdivision and rezoning for 138 homes (112 singles, 26 semi-detached) west of Hancock Road, north of Nash Road, Courtice (Report PDS-036-22)
• Endorsed request to list Newcastle Fire Hall on Region of Durham's surplus land website for affordable housing
• Approved grant funding agreement for Active Transportation Fund (Report PDS-042-22)
• Received status report from Active Transportation and Safe Roads Advisory Committee

The Joint General Government and Planning and Development Committees approved a zoning by-law amendment to permit agri-tourism uses including a special events venue at 3582 Morgans Road, Clarke, with a condition that municipal law enforcement attend the first three events with amplified music. They also supported a draft plan of subdivision and rezoning for 138 homes (112 singles, 26 semi-detached) in the Hancock Neighbourhood, Courtice, with conditions including a pedestrian/cycling path and no visible gas meters. The committees approved 2023 community services user rates and fees, and directed staff to prepare a 2023 budget with a maximum 2.5% tax increase.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment for agri-tourism and special events venue at 3582 Morgans Road, Clarke (Resolution JC-032-22, carried 7-0).
• Approved draft plan of subdivision and rezoning for 138 homes in Hancock Neighbourhood, Courtice, with conditions including a pedestrian/cycling path and no visible gas meters (Resolution JC-040-22, carried).
• Approved 2023 Community Services User Rates and Fees as outlined in Report CSD-014-22 (Resolution JC-047-22, carried 5-2).
• Directed staff to prepare a 2023 budget with a maximum 2.5% tax increase (Resolution JC-056-22, carried 6-1).
• Authorized the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Active Transportation Fund grant agreement for a Wayfinding System Strategy (Resolution JC-044-22, carried).
• Granted a 6-month extension for temporary living quarters at 2786 Maple Grove Road, Darlington (Resolution JC-045-22, carried).
• Directed the Fire Chief to include a 'Hope's Cradle' safe surrender site in the design of any new Fire Hall 1 construction (Resolution JC-046-22, carried).
• Confirmed general insurance placement with Intact Insurance at $1,088,596 and cyber liability coverage at $50,500 (Resolution JC-053-22, carried).

Special Council Meeting

Council held a special meeting to consider and approve a new Parkland and Open Space Dedication By-law (2022-043), replacing the expiring by-law. The by-law sets requirements for parkland dedication from new development, including residential, commercial, and mixed-use projects. Council received a presentation from a consultant and approved the by-law and related correspondence.

• Approved By-law 2022-043 to govern parkland and open space dedication
• Residential development: greater of 5% land area or 1 ha per 300 dwelling units
• Commercial/industrial: 2% land area; other types: 5% land area
• Mixed-use: alternative requirement applied to residential component only
• By-law expires September 18, 2022; new by-law replaces By-law 95-104

Council approved the new Parkland and Open Space Dedication By-law (2022-043), which sets requirements for parkland dedication for new developments. The by-law was needed because the previous one expired on September 18, 2022. The decision was based on a presentation by a consultant and a staff report.

• Approved Parkland and Open Space Dedication By-law 2022-043 (carried)
• Received Report PDS-041-22 and related correspondence (carried)
• Approved confirming by-law 2022-044 (carried)

Special Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee held public meetings for four development applications, including a zoning amendment for a temporary sales office, a 524-unit subdivision, a subdivision in the Hancock neighbourhood, and a mixed-use development in Bowmanville. The committee approved the temporary sales office application and received the other applications for information, with staff to consider public comments.

• Approved zoning amendment for temporary sales office at 1588 Bloor Street, Courtice (ZBA2022-0011)
• Heard application for 524 residential units (130 single detached, 30 semi-detached, 69 freehold townhouses, 295 condominium townhouses) at King Street (S-C-2021-0007/ZBA2021-0017)
• Heard application for subdivision and zoning amendment in Hancock neighbourhood, Courtice (S-C-2022-0006/ZBA2022-0008)
• Heard application for two mixed-use buildings at northwest corner of Bowmanville Avenue and Aspen Springs Drive (PDS-040-22)
• Directed staff to provide notice within 300 meters of future Secondary Plan Applications

The Special Planning and Development Committee held public meetings for four proposed developments in Courtice and Bowmanville, receiving staff presentations and public comments. No final decisions were made; all applications were received for information only, with staff directed to continue processing and consider public input.

• Received PDS-037-22 for a temporary sales office in Courtice (carried)
• Received PDS-038-22 for 524 residential units in Courtice (carried)
• Received PDS-039-22 for multiple properties in Hancock neighbourhood, Courtice (carried)
• Received PDS-040-22 for two mixed-use buildings in Bowmanville, as amended to require 300m notice for future secondary plan applications (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 miscellaneous sources. Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Newtonville Road (Regional Road 18) road rehabilitation public notice (D2022-28)
• Updated FAQs on Durham Region's agreement with Service Line Warranties Canada (SLWC)
• Town of Kingsville opposition to Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022
• Municipality of Brighton correspondence on Healthcare Connect System change for Canadian Forces members
• Bowmanville Legion Remembrance Day services correspondence

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting was called to pass a motion expressing condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Council voted unanimously to send an official letter of condolence to the Royal Family, Britain, and the Commonwealth via the Governor General of Canada. The meeting also included a confirming by-law and adjournment.

• Resolution C-172-22: Motion expressing condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II, carried 6-0
• Resolution C-173-22: By-law 2022-045 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting
• Resolution C-174-22: Adjournment at 4:13 p.m.

Council approved Resolution C-172-22, a motion expressing condolences on the death of Queen Elizabeth II, by a recorded vote of 6 to 0. The resolution directs the Municipal Clerk to send an official letter of condolence to the Royal Family and the Commonwealth via the Governor General of Canada.

• Approved Resolution C-172-22: Motion of condolence on the death of Queen Elizabeth II, carried 6-0.
• Approved By-law 2022-045: Confirming the proceedings of the special meeting.

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; the public can request to speak to an item as a delegation.

• Town of Wasaga Beach correspondence on Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act (Aug 19, 2022)
• Government of Canada support for return of CNE and Canadian International Air Show (Aug 19, 2022)
• NRCan call for proposals: ISO 50001 Financial Assistance Program for Buildings (Aug 22, 2022)

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 minutes from the Newcastle Business Improvement Area and an update from the Nuclear Waste Management Organization on site selection. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Minutes of Newcastle Business Improvement Area (BIA) dated August 11, 2022
• Nuclear Waste Management Organization – Update on NWMO Site Selection – Fall 2024, dated August 12, 2022

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting approved a staff report authorizing the transfer of reserve funds to cover outstanding capital projects and delegated authority to the CAO to approve additional funding for listed projects until November 14, 2022. Council also held a closed session to discuss labour relations or employee negotiations, and passed a confirming by-law.

• Resolution C-168-22: Transfer remaining balances from Impact/Escrow Reserve Fund and Clarington Station A Reserve Fund to Capital Works Reserve Fund
• Delegated authority to CAO to approve additional funding for capital projects listed on page 6 of Report FSD-033-22 until November 14, 2022
• Closed session under Section 239(2) of Municipal Act for labour relations or employee negotiations
• By-law 2022-042 confirming proceedings of the meeting

Council approved a staff report authorizing the Deputy CAO/Treasurer to transfer remaining balances from two reserve funds to the Capital Works Reserve Fund and close those funds. The CAO was also delegated authority to approve additional funding for specific capital projects until November 14, 2022. A closed session was held for a confidential verbal update on labour relations, with one resolution passed to provide direction to staff.

• Approved transfer of Impact/Escrow Reserve Fund and Clarington Station A Reserve Fund balances to Capital Works Reserve Fund and closure of those funds
• Delegated authority to CAO to approve additional funding for listed capital projects until November 14, 2022
• Held closed session for confidential update on labour relations or employee negotiations
• Passed confirming by-law 2022-042 to confirm meeting proceedings

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 a letter from the Region of Durham requesting a ban on single-use plastic shopping bags. Council members may request to add items to a future committee agenda.

• Region of Durham correspondence
• Request to Ban Single-use Plastic Shopping Bags - August 9, 2022

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 letters from the City of Brantford and the Town of Aylmer. Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda, and the public can speak to items as delegations.

• City of Brantford correspondence on seeking prosperity and partnership with Indigenous Nations and timely resolution of Haldimand Tract land dispute (July 29, 2022)
• Town of Aylmer resolution regarding letter warming and cooling centre policy (August 4, 2022)
• Region of Durham correspondence
• Durham Municipalities correspondence
• Other municipalities correspondence

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.

• Region of Durham Long Term Care Homes Committee of Management appointments (July 27, 2022)
• Townline Road North (Regional Road 55) closure from Beatrice Street East to Coldstream Drive, Oshawa/Clarington (advanced notice, July 27, 2022)
• City of Brantford letter on 'Potential Threat to Residential Home Ownership' (July 29, 2022)

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 Region of Durham and other municipal correspondence, and two attachments: minutes from the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority and a treaty restoration project from the Mohawk Nation. Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Minutes of Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority dated June 16, 2022
• Correspondence from Secretary-General Benjamin Doolittle U.E., Mohawk Nation of Grand River Country, on Bluebelt and Grand River: A Treaty Restoration Project
• Correspondence from Region of Durham
• Correspondence from Durham Municipalities
• Correspondence from Provincial/Federal Government and agencies

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an electronic information package, not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence for Council's information, including a notice from the Region of Durham about the passing of a Regional Transit Development Charges By-law 39-2022, and minutes from the Energy From Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee dated May 24, 2022. No decisions are being made at this time.

• Notice of passing of Regional Transit Development Charges By-law 39-2022 from Region of Durham
• Minutes of Energy From Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee dated May 24, 2022

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an information package, not a meeting. Council is receiving correspondence from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, and agencies for their information. Items include a notice of adoption for a regional official plan amendment, a Toronto Global update, and letters on wildlife damage compensation and removal of municipal councillors.

• Notice of Adoption for Amendment #188 to the Durham Regional Official Plan
• Toronto Global update and membership renewal decision
• Municipality of Tweed letter on Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program
• City of Owen Sound letter on removal of municipal councillors under prescribed circumstances

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, Durham municipalities, other municipalities, provincial/federal governments, and miscellaneous correspondence. The only listed item is the minutes of the Orono Business Improvement Area (BIA) dated June 16, 2022. No decisions or votes occur at this stage.

• Minutes of Orono Business Improvement Area (BIA) dated June 16, 2022 included for information

Regular Council Meeting

Clarington Council is meeting to consider staff reports and by-laws, including fee assistance for Ukrainian newcomers, a rail safety improvement agreement for Cobbledick Road, and several zoning by-law amendments. The agenda also includes routine items like minutes, committee reports, and a debenture for Newcastle Community Park.

• Fee assistance update to support Ukrainian newcomers (CSD-013-22)
• Rail Safety Improvement Program Agreement with Transport Canada for Cobbledick Road (PWD-015-22)
• Debenture for Newcastle Community Park (FSD-030-22)
• Removal of holding symbol at 2832 Courtice Road (PDS-032-22)
• By-laws to remove holding symbols for LCJ Thomas Estates, Headgate Group, and Lindvest Properties

Council awarded the Newcastle Community Park construction contract to Quality Property Services for $3,217,520.39 (net HST rebate) and approved a budget increase of $2,387,646.79 funded from reserves. Council also approved a debenture for up to $3,217,520.39 for the park, appointed Principles Integrity as Integrity Commissioner, and adopted the Economic Development Strategy in principle. A motion to pave West Beach Road was lost, and the matter was referred to the 2023 budget.

• Awarded Newcastle Community Park construction contract to Quality Property Services for $3,217,520.39 (6-0)
• Approved $2,387,646.79 budget increase for Newcastle Community Park from reserves (6-0)
• Approved debenture up to $3,217,520.39 for Newcastle Community Park
• Appointed Principles Integrity as Integrity Commissioner for 2022-2026 term
• Adopted Economic Development Strategy in principle (4-2)
• Referred West Beach Road paving to 2023 budget after motion lost (3-3)
• Approved removal of holding symbol at 2832 Courtice Road for Nutshell Investments
• Deferred zoning by-law 2022-033 to September 19, 2022 meeting (5-1)

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, with no decisions or votes taking place. The only listed item is a letter from the Municipal Engineers Association regarding retention of professional engineers at Ontario municipalities.

• Municipal Engineers Association letter on retention of professional engineers at Ontario municipalities, dated June 13, 2022

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee held public meetings and made decisions on several development applications. It received reports on a proposed 21-unit townhouse development at Trulls and Nash Roads, a subdivision near Camp 30 in Bowmanville, and the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan. The committee also supported a Kaitlin Corporation draft plan of subdivision and zoning amendment, approved $65,000 for eight EV charging stations, and adopted a policy framework for utility infrastructure.

• Public meeting for 21-unit common element condominium townhouse at NW corner of Trulls Road and Nash Road, Courtice (PDS-027-22)
• Public meeting for draft plan of subdivision and rezoning west of Lambs Road, north of Concession Street East, Bowmanville (PDS-028-22)
• Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan received; staff to report back on bike lane separation standard (PDS-029-22)
• Supported Kaitlin Corporation draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for townhouses and apartments (PDS-030-22)
• Approved $65,000 for eight EV charge stations on municipal properties (FSD-023-22)

The Planning and Development Committee held public meetings for three development applications and the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan. The committee supported the Kaitlin Corporation draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for townhouses and apartments, subject to conditions. It also directed staff to report back on a new standard for bike lane separation from pedestrian sidewalks and vehicle lanes. A motion to study an interim control by-law for employment lands was lost.

• Supported Kaitlin Corp draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for townhouses and apartments (Carried)
• Directed staff to report back on bike lane separation standard at June 20, 2022 Council meeting (4-3)
• Received Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan and directed staff to continue review (Carried)
• Approved $65,000 for eight EV charge stations on municipal properties (Carried)
• Adopted policy framework for utility infrastructure as direction for development applications (Carried)
• Lost motion to study interim control by-law for employment lands (3-4)
• Received preliminary Courtice Waterfront Park concept plan (Carried)

Special General Government Committee

The Special General Government Committee received two presentations on the Port Granby Project's environmental monitoring program, covering waste removal completion and Phase 3 monitoring plans. No decisions were made beyond receiving the presentations with thanks.

• Presentation on Port Granby monitoring by Hardy Stevenson and Associates
• Presentation on Phase 3 environmental monitoring by Canadian Nuclear Laboratories
• ~1.3 million tonnes of low-level radioactive waste remediated
• Monitoring covers surface water, soil, groundwater, noise, and dust

The Special General Government Committee received presentations from Dave Hardy and Canadian Nuclear Laboratories staff on the Port Granby monitoring program, including updates on waste removal and environmental monitoring. The presentations were received with thanks via resolution GG-248-22. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Received Port Granby monitoring presentations with thanks (GG-248-22)
• Suspended rules to extend presentation by 2 minutes (GG-247-22)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:20 p.m. (GG-249-22)

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 minutes from local boards. Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Region of Durham correspondence on Envision Durham – Implementation of the Provincial Agricultural System (2022-P-16)
• Region of Durham correspondence on Monitoring of Growth Trends (#2022-INFO-53)
• Town of Aurora letter regarding Private Member's Bill C-233 Keira's Law
• Minutes of Bowmanville Business Centre (BIA) Board of Management meeting (Feb 8, 2022)
• Minutes of Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority Board of Directors (May 19, 2022) and Newcastle BIA (June 9, 2022)

Internet or Telephone Voting Demonstration

This agenda is for a 2022-06-08 Clarington, ON meeting titled 'Internet or Telephone Voting Demonstration.' The agenda text contains only procedural boilerplate and embedded content placeholders, with no substantive items, decisions, or discussion points listed.

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee met on June 6, 2022, and dealt with a range of items. The Clarington Economic Development Strategy was defeated on a 3-3 recorded vote and referred to the June 20 Council meeting. The committee also approved several contracts, including a $3.2 million Newcastle Community Park construction award and a $1.23 million truck purchase, and endorsed a request for free public transportation on election days.

• Economic Development Strategy (CAO-005-22) defeated 3-3, referred to Council
• Newcastle Community Park construction awarded to Quality Property Services for $3,217,520.39
• Supply of one single axle and three tandem axle cab and chassis awarded to Winslow Gerolamy Motors Limited for $1,229,244.52
• Waste and recycling agreement with GFL Environmental Inc. amended for road sweepings, estimated $492,229.42 per year
• Additional $200,000 allocated to Shaw House Renovation from Community Services Building Refurbishment Reserve Fund

The General Government Committee voted 3-3 on adopting the Economic Development Strategy, causing the motion to fail, and then referred it to the June 20, 2022 Council meeting. The committee approved several other items, including a new cemetery by-law, a $1.23M vehicle contract, and a $3.2M park construction contract. A motion to endorse free public transit on election days was carried.

• Economic Development Strategy adoption failed (3-3), referred to Council
• Approved new Cemetery By-law and fee schedule
• Awarded $1,229,244.52 contract to Winslow Gerolamy Motors for cab and chassis units
• Awarded $3,217,520.39 contract to Quality Property Services for Newcastle Community Park construction (3-2)
• Approved $200,000 additional funding for Shaw House renovation
• Endorsed City of Cambridge resolution for free public transportation on election days
• Authorized up to $15,000 for cricket pitch portable mat and storage
• Authorized $15,000 for replacement of Newcastle service club signs

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 local BIA meeting minutes. Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Envision Durham Growth Management Study Land Need Assessment staff recommendation (May 30, 2022)
• Town of Fort Erie correspondence on federal plans to tax vacant foreign-owned properties (May 31, 2022)
• Town of Fort Erie correspondence on bidding wars on apartment rentals (May 31, 2022)
• Municipality of Muskoka correspondence on annual emergency exercise exemption (June 1, 2022)
• Minutes of Bowmanville Business Centre (BIA) Board meetings (April 12 and May 10, 2022)

Regular Council Meeting

Clarington Council approved funding the new South Bowmanville Recreation Centre through a $61,055,000 debenture, authorized an additional $200,000 contribution to Durham Hospice Clarington from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund, and passed several by-laws including fee schedule amendments. Council also requested a staff report on actions taken during a recent storm and discussed property acquisition for the Port Granby Nature Reserve in closed session.

• Approved $61,055,000 debenture for South Bowmanville Recreation Centre
• Approved $200,000 additional contribution to Durham Hospice Clarington from Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund
• Passed By-law 2022-029 amending Schedule A of Fee By-law 2010-142
• Requested staff report on actions taken during recent storm
• Discussed Port Granby Nature Reserve property acquisition in closed session

Council approved a $200,000 additional contribution to Durham Hospice Clarington from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund (7-0). They also approved funding the new South Bowmanville Recreation Centre through a debenture of $61,055,000, with terms not exceeding 20 years. A request for a staff report on the recent storm was approved. The meeting included a closed session on property acquisition for Port Granby Nature Reserve, with a resolution to arrange a special General Government Committee meeting on June 13, 2022, for an educational session.

• Approved $200,000 additional contribution to Durham Hospice Clarington (7-0)
• Approved $61,055,000 debenture for South Bowmanville Recreation Centre
• Approved staff report on recent storm actions and lessons learned
• Approved advisory committee minutes (Agricultural, Newcastle Arena, Diversity, Samuel Wilmot)
• Approved General Government Committee minutes on consent
• Approved Planning and Development Committee minutes on consent
• Approved by-laws 2022-027 to 2022-029 (traffic, emergency management, fees)
• Approved closed session resolution for Port Granby Nature Reserve educational session

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 public notices about road rehabilitation on Enfield Road and Taunton Road, a resolution from the Municipality of Shuniah about community schools, a letter from the Town of Newmarket about firefighter certifications, and minutes from the Orono Downtown Business Improvement Area. Council members may request that any item be added to a future committee agenda.

• Public notice for Enfield Road (Regional Road 34) road rehabilitation works
• Public notice for Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) road rehabilitation works
• Municipality of Shuniah resolution on Community Schools Alliance Action Plan
• Town of Newmarket correspondence on mandatory firefighter certifications
• Minutes of the Orono Downtown Business Improvement Area dated May 19, 2022

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 notices from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, and provincial/federal agencies. Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Taunton Road Reconstruction Class EA Notice of Study Completion (east of Townline Road to west of Bowmanville Avenue)
• Town of Ajax letter on Vacant Home Tax
• Town of Rainy River resolution on Connecting Links
• City of Brantford request to release federal/provincial documents on former Mohawk Institute Residential School

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee held public meetings on a proposed subdivision in Courtice and a special events venue at 3582 Morgans Road, heard delegations, and made decisions on several planning items. It received reports on the subdivision and venue applications, approved a fees by-law amendment with a $300 pre-consultation fee for single residential/farm uses, and recommended awarding a $175,000 contract for the Clarington Waterfront Strategy. A motion to allow road access to a Rundle Road property failed on a tie vote, and the committee instead asked staff to report on a policy for opening unopened road allowances.

• Public meeting for proposed subdivision and rezoning in Hancock neighbourhood, Courtice (S-C-2018-0003) - received for information
• Public meeting for zoning amendment to allow special events venue at 3582 Morgans Road (ZBA2022-0005) - received for information
• Approved fees by-law amendment with pre-consultation fee of $300 for single residential/farm, $1,000 for others
• Recommended awarding $175,000 contract to Dillon Consulting for Clarington Waterfront Strategy
• Motion to improve Rundle Road property access failed 3-3; committee asked for policy on unopened road allowances

The Planning and Development Committee held public meetings for a proposed subdivision and rezoning in the Hancock Neighbourhood, Courtice, and a special events venue at 3582 Morgans Road. Both applications were received for information only, with staff directed to continue processing and consider public comments. A motion to approve road access to a Rundle Road property was lost on a tied vote (3-3), and the committee instead directed staff to report back on a policy for opening unopened road allowances. The committee also approved an amendment to the application fees by-law and awarded a contract for the Clarington Waterfront Strategy.

• Received PDS-022-22 Hancock subdivision and rezoning application for information only; staff to continue processing (carried)
• Received PDS-023-22 special events venue zoning application at 3582 Morgans Road for information only (carried)
• Motion to approve Rundle Road property access lost on recorded vote (3-3)
• Directed staff to report back on policy for opening unopened road allowances (carried)
• Approved Fees By-law Amendment with pre-consultation fee of $300 for single residential/farm, $1,000 otherwise (carried)
• Awarded contract to Dillon Consulting Limited for Clarington Waterfront Strategy, funded at approx. $175,000 (carried)
• Directed staff to report back on tree preservation plans for new developments (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 and other municipalities. Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Region of Durham policy regarding appointments to Conservation Authorities (May 3, 2022)
• Advisory Committee Recruitment and Selection Policy (May 3, 2022)
• 2022 to 2026 Regional Council and Committee Meeting Schedule (May 13, 2022)
• Region of Peel letter to Minister Mulroney re: Highway 413 (May 5, 2022)

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee approved a partnership with Valleys 2000 to jointly develop a Parks Master Plan for the Bowmanville Zoo lands, with a report back scheduled for September 12, 2022. The committee also approved several routine items, including traffic by-law amendments, an emergency management by-law update, and fee extensions for community services. A request for a nuisance feeding by-law was not referred to staff and was instead received for information.

• Approved partnership with Valleys 2000 for Bowmanville Zoo lands master plan (Resolution GG-202-22)
• Approved By-the-Glass Endorsement for 1840 Farmhouse and Vineyard at 3775 Ganaraska Road, Orono
• Approved interim 1.75% increase to ice, floor, and indoor turf rates from Sept 1, 2022 to Apr 30, 2023
• Approved amendments to Traffic By-law 2014-059
• Approved amendment to Emergency Management By-law 2018-010

The General Government Committee directed staff to partner with Valleys 2000 to jointly develop a Parks Master Plan for the Bowmanville Zoo lands, with a report back to Council scheduled for September 12, 2022. The committee also approved a traffic by-law amendment, an emergency management by-law amendment, and extended community services fees with an interim 1.75% increase for ice, floor, and indoor turf rates. A motion to refer a nuisance feeding of animals by-law request to staff was lost; the communication was instead received for information.

• Approved partnership with Valleys 2000 for Bowmanville Zoo Lands master plan (7-0)
• Approved traffic by-law amendment (PWD-014-22)
• Approved emergency management by-law amendment (ESD-002-22)
• Extended community services fees to Dec 31, 2022; approved 1.75% interim increase for ice/floor/turf rates
• Lost motion to refer nuisance feeding by-law request to staff; received for information instead
• Supported By-the-Glass Endorsement for 1840 Farmhouse and Vineyard winery licence
• Directed staff to report on options for self-made path at Tooley's Mill Park
• Received confidential railway safety funding update and host community agreement dispute memo for information

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an electronic information package, not a meeting, containing correspondence received by staff for Council's information. Items include a Region of Durham motion on modified vehicles, Durham Region's response to Bill 109 (More Homes for Everyone Act), and a notice of completion for the Bloor Street realignment and widening in Oshawa. Council members may request any item be added to a future committee agenda.

• Modified Vehicles in Durham Region - April 27, 2022
• Durham Region's Response to Bill 109, More Homes for Everyone Act - April 29, 2022
• Notice of Completion of Environmental Study Report for Realignment and Widening of Bloor Street, Oshawa - May 5, 2022

Regular Council Meeting

Clarington Council approved routine minutes and committee reports, authorized an agreement with Durham Region for sewage system inspections, and approved temporary mobile signs for the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation. Council also referred a motion to re-issue the Waterfront Strategy RFP with a focus on Bowmanville Harbour, and directed staff to report on electric kick scooters.

• Approved mobile sign locations for Bowmanville Hospital Foundation's We Care, We Can campaign, waiving fees, May 15-June 30, 2022
• Authorized agreement with Durham Region for administration of small sewage system inspections
• Referred re-issuing Waterfront Strategy RFP to focus on Bowmanville Harbour
• Directed upgrade of Farewell Creek trail construction access with crushed stone at $5,000
• Approved by-laws 2022-024 and 2022-025 to assume and name public highways

Council approved the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation's request to place mobile signs at multiple public locations for the We Care, We Can Awareness Campaign, waiving fees and permits. They also referred a motion to cancel and re-issue the Waterfront Strategy RFP to focus on Bowmanville Harbour, and directed staff to upgrade a trail access point. The meeting included a delegation on Ukrainian relief and several routine approvals.

• Approved mobile sign locations for Bowmanville Hospital Foundation campaign (C-109-22)
• Referred Waterfront Strategy RFP cancellation and re-issue to staff for May 16 report (C-111-22, C-112-22)
• Directed staff to upgrade Farewell Creek trail construction access with crushed stone at $5,000 (C-114-22)
• Approved agreement with Durham Region for small sewer systems inspection (C-110-22)
• Approved by-laws 2022-024 and 2022-025 for street assumptions (C-115-22)
• Directed staff to report on electric kick scooters (C-116-22)
• Approved minutes of previous meeting and advisory/standing committee minutes (C-101-22, C-104-22 to C-108-22)
• Referred Ukrainian relief delegation to staff for coordination with Region (C-103-22)

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 agencies. No decisions are being made; Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Region of Durham: Envision Durham Growth Management Study Land Need Assessment staff recommendation
• Notice of Construction: Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant outfall, Pickering
• Municipality of Arran-Elderslie: Setback Recommendation
• Town of South Bruce Peninsula: New Home Tax Rebate Program
• MPAC 2021 Annual Report and financial statements

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee reviewed a proposed subdivision for Nash Road and approved several municipal agreements. The committee also authorized a contract for the Clarington Waterfront Strategy Report and approved mobile sign locations for the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation.

• Awarded contract to Dillon Consulting Limited for Clarington Waterfront Strategy Report ($175,000)
• Approved mobile sign locations for Bowmanville Hospital Foundation 'We Care, We Can' campaign
• Public meeting regarding proposed subdivision and rezoning at 1824 Nash Road in Courtice
• Agreement with Durham Region for small capacity sewage system inspections
• Deferred discussion on access to Rundle Road property until May 16, 2022

The Planning and Development Committee approved awarding a $175,000 contract to Dillon Consulting Limited for the Clarington Waterfront Strategy Report, funded from reserves. A motion to refer the report back to staff for a more scoped terms of reference focusing on the Bowmanville waterfront was lost. The committee also received a subdivision and rezoning application for 1824 Nash Road for continued processing, and approved mobile sign locations for the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation campaign.

• Approved $175,000 Clarington Waterfront Strategy contract to Dillon Consulting Limited (carried)
• Motion to refer waterfront strategy for narrower scope lost
• Received PDS-019-22 subdivision/rezoning application for 1824 Nash Road for continued processing (carried)
• Approved Bowmanville Hospital Foundation mobile sign locations on public properties, May 15-June 30, 2022 (carried)
• Authorized agreement with Durham Region for small sewer systems inspection (carried)
• Requested Region of Durham release population/employment forecasts before selecting Land Need Scenarios (carried)
• Deferred PWD-010-22 Rundle Road property access to May 16, 2022 meeting (carried)
• Directed staff to report on Courtice Mainstreet Plan utility connections (carried)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an electronic 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 a conservation authority. No decisions are being made at this meeting; Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• 2021 Census of Population - Population and Dwelling Counts Release (April 8, 2022)
• City of Oshawa correspondence on Ontario Housing Affordability Task Force
• City of Oshawa request to give more weight to municipal council positions in planning approvals and OLT appeals
• Township of Mulmur resolution on More Homes for Everyone Act
• Municipality of Grey Highlands on HST rebate for new homes in Ontario

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee is meeting to consider staff reports on accepting new subdivision roads, a walkway, tourism facilities, and a sponsorship policy, along with a delegation on rural internet funding and a request for a noise by-law exemption. Several items are routine approvals or information receipts, including minutes from community hall boards and an integrity commissioner report.

• Delegation on Universal Broadband Fund for rural internet in Clarington
• PWD-011-22: Mallory Heights Subdivision Phase 1A/1B, Courtice, Plan 40M-2528 — certificate of acceptance and assumption by-law
• PWD-012-22: Lake Road Extension, Schleiss Development, Plan 40M-1921 — certificate of acceptance and assumption by-law
• PWD-013-22: Trudeau Drive Walkway
• Request for noise by-law exemption from May 3 to May 31, 2022 (Region of Durham)

The General Government Committee approved interim measures, not exceeding $100,000, to secure the former Camp 30 cafeteria building, funded from the General Municipal Reserve Fund. The committee also approved a noise by-law exemption for the Region of Durham with a condition to offer accommodation to residents if work proceeds past 10 p.m. A contract for sponsorship, advertising, and naming rights sales was awarded to Montgomery Partners Professional Corporation for a three-year term. The committee also directed staff to organize a public meeting regarding the Trudeau Drive Walkway.

• Approved $100,000 for interim measures to secure Camp 30 cafeteria building
• Approved noise by-law exemption for Region of Durham (May 3-31, 2022) with accommodation condition
• Awarded sponsorship, advertising, and naming rights contract to Montgomery Partners (3-year term)
• Approved Flag Protocols Policy F105
• Directed staff to hold public meeting on Trudeau Drive Walkway (5-2 recorded vote)
• Approved certificates of acceptance for Mallory Heights Subdivision Phase 1B and Lake Road Extension
• Approved sending official letter to Queen for Platinum Jubilee
• Deferred consideration of Enforcement By-law

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an electronic information package, not a meeting, containing correspondence received by staff for Council's information. Items include a letter from the Township of Brock seeking support for provincial funding to widen dead-end roads for school bus safety, a Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing update on emergency orders, a call for nominations for the 2022 Ontario Senior of the Year Award, and minutes from the Bowmanville Business Improvement Area. No votes or decisions are made in this package.

• Township of Brock letter requesting support for provincial funding to widen dead-end roads in Durham Region for school bus safety
• Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing letter on status of emergency orders made in early 2020
• Nominations open for the 2022 Ontario Senior of the Year Award
• Minutes of the Bowmanville Business Improvement Area dated March 7, 2022

Regular Council Meeting

Council voted 4-3 to make the 'no heavy trucks' prohibition permanent on Concession Road 6 and Concession Road 7, following resident delegations about safety concerns. They also approved several other traffic improvements for the Solina area, including red flashing beacons, a paved shoulder consultation, and seasonal speed cushions. Additionally, Council approved a $15,000 sole-source contract with LEAF for a backyard tree planting pilot program, and a $3.34 million funding for the Baseline Road reconstruction project.

• Made 'no heavy trucks' prohibition permanent on Concession Road 6 and 7 (4-3)
• Approved installation of red flashing beacons at Concession Road 6 and Solina Road
• Directed staff to consult on paved shoulder on Solina Road, with cost in 2023 budget if supported
• Scheduled seasonal rubber speed cushions on Concession Road 6 and speed study
• Directed formation of working group for permanent traffic calming design for Solina
• Approved $15,000 sole-source contract with LEAF for backyard tree planting pilot (4-3)
• Approved $3,344,172.19 funding for Baseline Road reconstruction from Courtice to Trulls
• Awarded catch basin repair contract to Corsa Construction, estimated $96,300/year (5-2)

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 on regional planning, urban expansion, climate action, gravel extraction, and provincial housing policy. Council members may request to add items to a future committee agenda.

• Regional Staff Comments on ERO Posting 019-4978 Draft Subwatershed Planning Guide
• Town of Ajax motion to endorse no urban expansion for community area in Durham
• Fort Erie correspondence on climate action
• City of Cambridge request for moratorium on new gravel applications and expansions
• Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing 'More Homes for Everyone Plan' memorandum

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is holding a public meeting and considering a rezoning and redline amendment to a draft-approved subdivision at 1700 Lambs Road, Bowmanville, to permit six additional residential dwellings. The committee will also hear a delegation about access to Rundle Road property, consider adding properties to the Municipal Heritage Register, and receive a confidential verbal update on a potential property acquisition.

• Public meeting and report PDS-017-22: redline revisions and rezoning to allow 6 additional dwellings at 1700 Lambs Road, Bowmanville
• Delegation by Ron Diskey regarding PWD-010-22: Access to Rundle Road Property
• Report PDS-018-22: Addition of properties to Municipal Heritage Register, with correspondence from Terry Gregory and Lori Murdoch
• New business: request to forward correspondence to all rural municipalities (Councillor Neal)
• Confidential verbal update on potential property acquisition

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 that any item be added to a future committee agenda.

• Lane restrictions on Bowmanville Avenue and King Street West in Bowmanville (PSA, March 22, 2022)
• Regulatory and policy proposals (Phase 2) under the Conservation Authorities Act (March 18, 2022)
• Township of Scugog virtual public meeting on proposed Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments regarding cannabis production facilities (March 22, 2022)
• City of Waterloo resolution on Ontario Building Code (March 21, 2022)
• Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing consultation on Phase 2 of Growing the Greenbelt, including proposed amendments to the Greenbelt Plan and Greenbelt Area Boundary Regulation (March 24, 2022)

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee received delegations from Community Care Durham, Clarington Youth Centres, and LEAF, then approved a new backyard tree planting pilot program with a $15,000 sole-source contract to LEAF. The committee also approved traffic improvements for Solina, parking lot upgrades at Tooley's Mill Park, and referred a business parking permit request to staff.

• Approved $15,000 sole-source contract to LEAF for 2022 Backyard Tree Planting Program (5-1 vote)
• Approved traffic improvements for Solina: red flashing beacons at Concession Road 6 and Solina Road, paved shoulder study, speed cushions
• Directed improvements to Tooley's Mill Park parking lot and signage for parking at top of hill
• Appointed Orono Business Improvement Area board members: Gavin Crabb, Karen Lowery, Frank Maitland, Heather Maitland
• Referred business parking permit request from Gather/Family Gathering Ltd to staff

The General Government Committee approved funding of $3,344,172.19 for the Municipality's share of the Baseline Road reconstruction/urbanization project from Courtice Road to Trulls Road. The committee also approved a new backyard tree planting pilot program with LEAF for $15,000, and approved the 2023-2026 meeting schedule. A motion to make the heavy truck prohibition on Concession Road 6 and 7 permanent was lost on a recorded vote (2-4).

• Approved $3,344,172.19 for Baseline Road reconstruction/urbanization (Courtice Rd to Trulls Rd)
• Approved $15,000 sole-source contract to LEAF for backyard tree planting pilot program (5-1)
• Approved 2023-2026 Committee and Council meeting schedule (4-2)
• Approved Inclusive Spaces – Anti-Racism Policy and joining Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities
• Approved amendments to Fee By-law with effective date June 1, 2022
• Awarded catch basin and maintenance hole repair contract to Corsa Construction Limited ($96,300/yr)
• Lost motion to make heavy truck prohibition on Concession Rd 6 & 7 permanent (2-4)
• Lost motion to complete Farewell Creek trail connection near Darlington Blvd in 2022 (3-3)

Regular Council Meeting

Council heard delegations and discussed Report PDS-016-22 regarding the Durham York Energy Centre's proposed throughput increase from 140,000 to 160,000 tonnes per year. Council directed staff to request the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks to confirm air quality modelling and respond to concerns about elevated pollutants, and to prepare a briefing on South Courtice development. Council also approved several by-laws, including zoning amendments and street assumptions, and amended a previous resolution to add $75,000 in development charges for tennis court lights at South Courtice Arena.

• Directed staff to request MECP confirm air quality modelling and respond to concerns about nitrogen dioxide, sulphur dioxide, and benzo[a]pyrene
• Approved By-laws 2022-012 to 2022-016, including zoning amendments and street assumptions
• Amended Resolution C-055-22 to add $75,000 from Development Charges for tennis court lights at South Courtice Arena
• Approved single-source procurement for Courtice Waterfront Park design services
• Closed session discussion on anaerobic digestor litigation

Council received a report on the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) throughput increase and directed staff to submit an Environmental Assessment elevation request to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), as amended to also request MECP confirmation of air quality modelling and response to local air quality concerns. Council also approved several by-laws, including zoning amendments and road assumptions, and amended a previous resolution to add $75,000 in development charges for tennis court lights at South Courtice Arena.

• Directed staff to submit EA elevation request to MECP for DYEC throughput increase (C-062-22, as amended)
• Amended resolution to request MECP confirm air quality modelling and address local airshed concerns (C-063-22)
• Approved by-laws 2022-012 to 2022-016, including road assumptions and zoning amendments (C-071-22)
• Amended tennis court resolution to add $75,000 for lights funded from Development Charges (C-073-22)
• Approved minutes of February 14, 2022 meeting (C-060-22)
• Approved advisory committee minutes (C-064-22)
• Approved General Government Committee minutes with exceptions (C-065-22)
• Approved Planning and Development Committee minutes with exception (C-068-22)

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 letters from other municipalities and organizations. No decisions are being made; Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• City of Pickering motion in support of Ukraine's sovereignty (March 4, 2022)
• Township of Brock resolution supporting public libraries' equitable access to digital content (March 8, 2022)
• Woolwich Township resolution on mental health supports (March 8, 2022)
• Minutes of Bowmanville Business Improvement Area (Feb 8, 2022) and Orono Downtown Business Improvement Area (Mar 3, 2022)
• Wind Concerns Ontario letter on setbacks for industrial-scale wind turbines (March 10, 2022)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee held public meetings for two proposed residential developments in Courtice: a 9-unit subdivision on Dale Park Drive and 10 townhouses at 2591 Trulls Road. It also approved several zoning and official plan amendments, received annual reports on building activity and development applications, and discussed a request for road access to a Rundle Road property.

• Public meeting for draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment for 9 residential units (4 semi-detached, 1 single detached) on Dale Park Drive, Courtice
• Public meeting for draft plan of subdivision for 10 townhouse units at 2591 Trulls Road, Courtice
• Approved zoning by-law amendment for 14 Jack Potts Way, Courtice
• Approved removal of (H) holding symbol for a single detached dwelling at 1 Granary Lane, Courtice
• Approved official plan amendment for surplus farm dwelling severance at 40 Station Street

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

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• Region of Durham correspondence on Envision Durham – Identifying a Regional Natural Heritage System (Report #2022-P-7)
• Region of Durham response to National Farmers Union – Ontario letter regarding proposed Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion Facility
• Minutes from Energy from Waste - Waste Management Advisory Committee dated February 22, 2022
• Town of South Bruce Peninsula correspondence on Municipal Accommodation Tax and Crown Campgrounds
• Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry seeking input on floating accommodations on public waterways

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee voted unanimously to oppose a Region of Durham pilot project using incinerator ash and/or plastics in road reconstruction in Clarington, citing health and environmental concerns. The committee also discussed and referred a proposal to address ongoing issues with the Trudeau Drive Walkway, including potential closure, to staff for options. Other items included approving 2022 outdoor permit rates and fees, assuming subdivision streets, and directing snow clearing on Highway 2.

• Resolution GG-103-22: Opposed Region of Durham's pilot project using incinerator ash and/or plastics in road construction (7-0 vote)
• Resolution GG-112-22: Referred Trudeau Drive Walkway issue to staff for options, report due April 11, 2022
• Resolution GG-113-22: Approved 2022 Outdoor Permit Rates and Fees, including 10% non-resident surcharge
• Resolution GG-119-22 and GG-120-22: Approved assumption by-laws for Northglen West Phase 3 and Brookhill Phase 3 subdivisions
• Resolution GG-124-25: Directed staff to include snow clearing on Highway 2 (Townline to Courtice) in upcoming report

The committee unanimously passed a resolution (7-0) opposing the Region of Durham's proposal to use incinerator ash and/or plastics in road construction anywhere in Clarington. The Trudeau Drive Walkway issue was referred to staff to report back at the April 11, 2022 meeting. A $736,803 contract for roof remediation at two recreation complexes was awarded to Industrial Roofing Services Inc.

• Opposed Region of Durham's incinerator ash pilot project (7-0)
• Referred Trudeau Drive Walkway issue to staff for April 11 report
• Awarded $736,803 roof remediation contract to Industrial Roofing Services Inc.
• Approved 2022 outdoor permit rates and fees
• Approved assumption by-laws for Northglen West Phase 3 and Brookhill Phase 3 subdivisions
• Directed staff to complete Farewell Creek Trail connection near Darlington Blvd.
• Referred snow clearing on Highway 2 sidewalks to upcoming snow clearing report
• Directed staff to report on Tooley's Mill Park parking lot improvements

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

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• Norfolk County letter of support re Year of the Garden Proclamation
• 2022 Farmland Forum flyer from Ontario Farmland Trust
• Minutes of Bowmanville BIA meeting (Jan 11, 2022)
• Minutes of Newcastle BIA meeting (Feb 10, 2022)
• GRCA Programs and Services Inventory

Special Council Meeting

This agenda for the February 18, 2022 Special Council meeting of Clarington, ON contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions. The document is essentially empty of substantive content.

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

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• Township of Limerick - Gypsy Moth Spraying resolution (Jan 19, 2022)
• Municipality of Shuniah - NOMA resolution on urgent need for physicians in Northern Ontario (Feb 8, 2022)
• West Beach Association Annual Progress Report (Feb 7, 2022)
• Barry and Barbara Bracken request for Individual Environment Assessment re: DYEC Throughput Increase (Feb 17, 2022)

Regular Council Meeting

Clarington Council approved the 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets with an estimated tax levy impact of 2.1.1 per cent, and added $7,000,000 for Courtice Shores Drive grade crossing improvements funded by development charges. Council also adopted comments on the Durham York Energy Centre throughput increase, including amendments for a health assessment and additional air quality monitoring. Several advisory committee minutes and budget-related memos were received.

• Approved 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets with 2.1.1% tax levy impact (FSD-008-22)
• Added $7,000,000 for Courtice Shores Drive grade crossing improvements, funded from Development Charges
• Adopted comments on Durham York Energy Centre throughput increase from 140,000 to 160,000 tonnes per year, including amendments for toxicological assessment and Medical Officer of Health opinion
• Reduced grant to John Howard Society (Firehouse Youth) by $58,699 to $289,841
• Reduced street lighting budget by $100,000 (Materials and Supplies $80,000, Contracted Services $20,000)

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 a letter from the National Farmers Union - Ontario regarding a proposed anaerobic digester. Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Letter from Don Ciparis, President, National Farmers Union - Ontario, regarding proposed anaerobic digester (Feb 7, 2022)

Joint Committees

The Joint General Government and Planning and Development Committees met on February 7, 2022, and dealt with several delegations and reports. A public meeting for a proposed draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment was deferred to the March 7 Planning and Development Committee meeting. The committees also received updates from Durham Regional Police and heard delegations on traffic safety, a rail crossing, and the Durham York Energy Centre throughput increase.

• Public meeting for S-C-2021-0008 ZBA2021-0025 (subdivision and zoning amendment) deferred to March 7, 2022
• Report PDS-005-22 (Dale Park Drive, 9 residential units) deferred to March 7, 2022
• Delegation on Courtice Waterfront Park trail referred to staff for input
• Traffic safety concerns in Solina referred to staff for report on calming measures and truck restrictions
• Delegations on Durham York Energy Centre throughput increase from 140,000 to 160,000 tonnes per year

The Joint General Government and Planning and Development Committees adopted Report PDS-008-22 as the Municipality of Clarington's comments on the Durham York Energy Centre's proposed throughput increase from 140,000 to 160,000 tonnes per year. The motion includes requesting meetings with the Region of Durham and York to address concerns, reporting back to Council on February 14, 2022, and obtaining a technical report on PCB numbers. Several other items were deferred or referred to future meetings, and a motion to refer a Courtice Waterfront Park trail proposal to budget consideration was lost.

• Adopted Report PDS-008-22 as Clarington's comments on DYEC throughput increase (6-0)
• Deferred Dale Park Drive subdivision and rezoning to March 7, 2022 meeting
• Referred Jim Boate's Courtice Waterfront Park trail presentation to staff and committees
• Referred Solina traffic safety delegation to staff for report at March 21, 2022 meeting
• Received DRPS Annual Update delegation with thanks
• Referred Courtice Waterfront Park trail to budget consideration - motion lost (2-4)
• Referred rail crossing reinstatement delegation for information
• Referred multiple staff reports to future committee meetings

Special General Government Committee

This is a special meeting of the General Government Committee with an agenda that contains only procedural boilerplate and no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics. The document provides no substantive content for residents to review.

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

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• Region of Durham: Final Long-Term Waste Management Plan 2021 to 2040 and First Five-Year Action Plan
• City of Oshawa: Request for funding to assist businesses affected by the pandemic
• City of Oshawa: Request to extend the Restart Agreement Fund
• Township of Scugog: Correspondence re iGaming model
• WSP: Highway 401 westbound pavement rehabilitation and Simcoe Street Bridge and Albert Street Bridge replacements

Special General Government Committee

The Special General Government Committee approved the 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets, including a 1.942% tax levy impact and $6.4 million for Newcastle and Orono arena improvements funded by debenture. The committee also made numerous amendments, including adding staff positions, adjusting revenues, and approving capital projects. Several motions were lost or withdrawn, and the meeting extended past its scheduled time to complete the budget review.

• Approved 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets with 1.942% tax levy impact
• Added $6,402,000 for Newcastle and Orono arena improvements via debenture
• Added $1,484,000 for Cobbledick Rd railway crossing improvements
• Approved $300,000 for snow clearing equipment
• Reinstated user fees: New Ownership Changes ($30), Arrears Notices ($30), Statements ($10)

The committee approved the 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets with an estimated tax levy impact of 1.942 per cent, exclusive of tax policy impacts. The approval included numerous amendments, such as adding $6.4 million for Newcastle and Orono arena improvements, funding a new South Bowmanville Arena, and adding $1.48 million for Cobbledick Rd railway crossing improvements. Several staffing positions were added, while some proposed positions and budget increases were defeated.

• Approved 2022 Operating and Capital Budgets with 1.942% tax levy impact
• Added $6,402,000 for Newcastle and Orono arena improvements via debenture
• Approved construction of South Bowmanville Arena (pool, twin pad, gym) via debenture (7-0)
• Added $1,484,000 for Cobbledick Rd railway crossing improvements (4-3)
• Approved $300,000 for snow clearing equipment (5-2)
• Defeated IT Solutions Analyst ($89,000) and Buyer ($75,800) positions (3-4)
• Approved $2,000,000 transfer from Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve for capital assets (6-1)
• Approved reinstating user fees for ownership changes, arrears notices, statements (4-3)

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 annual reports and workplans from Durham Region advisory committees, Kawartha Conservation's 2021 annual report, and minutes from the Orono Business Improvement Area. Council members may request items be added to a future committee agenda.

• Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Workplan
• Durham Active Transportation Committee 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Workplan
• Durham Environmental Advisory Committee 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Workplan
• Smart Mobility Durham 2021 Annual Report and 2022 Workplan
• Kawartha Conservation 2021 Annual Report

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting is being held to consider a single substantive item: a by-law to appoint Mary-Anne Dempster as the Chief Administrative Officer. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items such as call to order, land acknowledgement, declarations of interest, and adjournment.

• By-law 2022-009 appointing Mary-Anne Dempster as Chief Administrative Officer

Council approved the appointment of Mary-Anne Dempster as Chief Administrative Officer via by-law 2022-009. A motion to suspend rules to discuss snow clearing on Highway 2 sidewalks failed in a 3-3 tie vote. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including a confirming by-law and adjournment.

• Approved by-law 2022-009 appointing Mary-Anne Dempster as CAO (carried)
• Motion to suspend rules for snow clearing discussion on Highway 2 failed (3-3 tie)
• Approved confirming by-law 2022-010 (carried)
• Adjourned at 1:16 p.m. (carried)

Special General Government Committee

The Special General Government Committee received a presentation from the Director of Financial Services on the proposed 2022 Operating and Capital Budget, which is below the 3.95% target at 3.74% (about $55 for the average residential taxpayer). The committee also heard delegations from the Clarington Public Library Board, Bowmanville Older Adults Association, Visual Arts Centre, and others regarding their 2022 funding requests. All budget-related items were referred to the budget deliberations scheduled for January 31, 2022.

• 2022 budget proposed at 3.74% levy increase, below 3.95% target
• Clarington Public Library Board requests $3,583,083 operating and $323,075 capital funding
• Bowmanville Older Adults Association requests $329,082 municipal grant (3.3% increase)
• Visual Arts Centre requests $226,606 (3.3% increase)
• Newcastle CIP delegation supports 2022 completion of streetscape improvements

The Special General Government Committee received a presentation on the 2022 Operating and Capital Budget, noting a proposed tax levy increase of 3.74% (about $55 for the average residential taxpayer). The committee referred the budget presentation and all external agency funding requests to the January 31 budget deliberations. Delegations from the Library, Older Adults Association, Visual Arts Centre, and others were heard, but no final budget decisions were made.

• Referred 2022 budget presentation to January 31 deliberations (GG-030-22)
• Referred external agency funding requests to 2022 budget (GG-032-22)
• Suspended rules to extend meeting until 12:30 p.m. (GG-031-22)
• Recessed for 10 minutes (GG-029-22)

Regular Council Meeting

Clarington Council held its regular meeting on January 24, 2022, addressing a range of items including a proposed amendment to delay the Farewell Heights Secondary Plan, which was defeated. Council also approved several financial and planning measures, including a $1,000,000 development charge grant for a Courtice project and a COVID-19 property tax deferral program.

• Defeated motion to amend Farewell Heights Secondary Plan to start only after Energy Park and Courtice Waterfront Secondary Plan adoption (3-4 vote)
• Approved up to $1,000,000 Development Charge Grant for Monde Development Group at 1607 Highway 2, Courtice
• Re-established COVID-19 Property Tax Deferral Program for up to 60 days, interest and penalty free
• Directed staff to obtain valuation of Elexicon Corporation equity, cost shared with Ajax, Whitby, and Belleville
• Referred Bennett Road crossing improvements (up to $175,000) to 2022 budget deliberations

Council approved a $1,000,000 development charge grant for Monde Development Group's project at 1607 Highway 2 in Courtice, funded from the General Capital Reserve. A motion to amend the Farewell Heights Secondary Plan resolution to delay its commencement until after the Energy Park and Courtice Waterfront Secondary Plan adoption was lost on a recorded vote (3-4). Council also referred the Bennett and Cobbledick rail crossing improvements to the February 7, 2022 joint committee meeting, and referred the future indoor recreation facility report back to staff to consider costs for a twin pad arena and pool.

• Approved $1M development charge grant for 1607 Highway 2, Courtice (5-2)
• Motion to delay Farewell Heights Secondary Plan lost (3-4)
• Referred Bennett/Cobbledick rail crossing improvements to Feb 7 joint committee (6-1)
• Referred indoor recreation facility report back to staff for twin pad arena and pool costs
• Re-established COVID-19 property tax deferral program for 2022
• Directed staff to procure business valuation of Elexicon Corporation
• Endorsed 5-year Electric Vehicle Action Plan (5-2)
• Authorized Mayor to execute Streamline Development Approval Fund letter

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

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• Bowmanville Avenue widening public notice (Baseline Road to King Street West)
• Notice of passing of By-law 52-2021 amending development charges by-law
• Oshawa comments on Darlington Provincial Park management plan proposal
• Terrace Bay request supporting FONOM municipal land transfer tax as refund tool
• Joint letter to Attorney General re: provincial offence court backlog

Special Council Meeting

This is a special Council meeting of the Municipality of Clarington scheduled for January 17, 2022, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The agenda contains only 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
• Land acknowledgement statement

The special council meeting was primarily procedural. Council voted to close the meeting to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals, labour relations, and solicitor-client privileged advice. After resuming, they passed a by-law confirming the meeting's proceedings and adjourned. No substantive public decisions were made.

• Closed meeting to discuss personnel, labour, and legal matters (C-004-22, carried)
• Approved by-law 2022-002 confirming proceedings (C-005-22, carried)
• Adjourned at 6:18 p.m. (C-006-22, carried)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee is meeting to discuss several planning and development items, including a draft plan of subdivision and rezoning in Bowmanville, a Community Improvement Plan grant for a property in Courtice, and a 5-year Corporate Electric Vehicle Action Plan. The committee will also hear delegations from the Agricultural Advisory Committee and Monde Development Group Inc., and receive a confidential verbal update on a potential property acquisition.

• Draft approved plan of subdivision and rezoning west of Green Road north of Durham Highway 2, Bowmanville
• Courtice Community Improvement Plan grant for 1607 Highway 2, Courtice
• 5-year Corporate Electric Vehicle Action Plan
• Downtown Community Improvement Plan Programs 2021 annual report
• Letter of undertaking for 2786 Maple Grove Road, Bowmanville

The Planning and Development Committee approved a funding commitment of up to $1,000,000 for a Development Charge Grant under the Courtice Main Street Community Improvement Plan for 1607 Highway 2, Courtice, on a recorded vote of 4 to 3. The committee also endorsed the 5-year Corporate Electric Vehicle Action Plan, supported a draft plan of subdivision and rezoning west of Green Road in Bowmanville, and approved an extension of a Letter of Undertaking for 2786 Maple Grove Road. All decisions are recommendations to Council unless noted otherwise.

• Approved up to $1,000,000 DC Grant for 1607 Highway 2, Courtice (4-3 recorded vote)
• Endorsed 5-year Corporate Electric Vehicle Action Plan (carried)
• Supported DG Group draft plan of subdivision and rezoning west of Green Road, Bowmanville (carried)
• Approved extension of Letter of Undertaking for 2786 Maple Grove Road (carried)
• Received Downtown CIP 2021 Annual Report (carried)
• Received Agricultural Advisory Committee 2021 accomplishments delegation (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 notices about a public information centre for the Newcastle Water Pollution Control Plant, a coyote strategy from Markham, and proposed regulatory changes under the Aggregate Resources Act. Council members may request to place items on a future committee agenda.

• Notice of Public Information Centre for Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Addendum for Newcastle Water Pollution Control Plant Capacity and ReRating and Upgrades (Jan 11, 2022)
• City of Markham letter on Coyote Response and Co-existence Strategy (Jan 13, 2022)
• Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry notice on proposed regulatory changes under the Aggregate Resources Act (Jan 10, 2022)

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee is meeting to discuss and decide on a range of staff reports and new business, including recreation facility plans, arena renovations, a cricket pitch, and financial matters such as interim financing and a COVID-19 property tax deferral program. The agenda also includes delegations, communications, and confidential items.

• Delegation from Jury Lands Foundation regarding Camp 30
• PWD-001-22: Clarington Cricket Pitch report
• CSD-001-22: Future indoor recreation facility at Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex
• CSD-002-22: Orono Arena and Newcastle Memorial Arena renovations
• FSD-002-22: 2022 COVID-19 Property Tax Deferral Program

The General Government Committee approved Option 2 for the expansion of indoor recreation at the South Bowmanville location, with a proposed project budget of $57,636,300 referred to the 2022 budget. The motion was carried on a recorded vote of 4 to 2. The committee also approved several other items, including a cricket pitch overlay at Rickard Neighbourhood Park in Newcastle, arena renovations, and a COVID-19 property tax deferral program. A motion to commence development of Phase 1 for the Courtice waterfront park was lost on a tied recorded vote of 3 to 3.

• Approved indoor recreation expansion at South Bowmanville (4-2)
• Approved cricket pitch overlay at Rickard Neighbourhood Park in Newcastle
• Approved $6,402,000 for Orono Arena and Newcastle Memorial Arena renovations (6-0)
• Approved re-establishing COVID-19 Property Tax Deferral Program
• Approved $120,190 funding reallocation for Farewell Creek Trail Project
• Approved procurement of business valuator for Elexicon investment
• Referred anaerobic digester environmental assessment to February 7, 2022 meeting (4-2)
• Lost motion to commence Courtice waterfront park Phase 1 development (3-3)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

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• 2022 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy correspondence from Region of Durham
• Envision Durham recommendations on Employment Area Conversion Requests (2021-P-25)
• Vision Zero increased enforcement correspondence
• Notice of adoption of Amendment #186 to Durham Regional Official Plan
• Lakeridge Health Board accepts recommendation to protect Whitby site for future hospital

Special Council Meeting

This is a special Council meeting of the Municipality of Clarington held on January 6, 2022. The agenda contains only procedural items: call to order, land acknowledgement, declaration of interest, a confidential matter pertaining to identifiable individuals, confirming by-law, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Confidential matter pertaining to identifiable individuals
• Confirming by-law
• Land acknowledgement statement
• Declaration of interest

The special council meeting on January 6, 2022, was largely procedural. Council unanimously voted to enter closed session to discuss personal matters about identifiable individuals, labour relations or employee negotiations, and solicitor-client privileged advice. After resuming, the mayor reported that one resolution was passed to provide direction to staff, but no details were disclosed. The meeting then approved a confirming by-law and adjourned.

• Closed session held for personnel, labour, and legal matters (C-001-22, carried)
• Approved By-law 2022-001 to confirm proceedings (C-002-22, carried)
• Adjourned at 11:12 am (C-003-22, carried)