Clarington public meetings in 2023
9 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
General Government Committee
The General Government Committee approved a $1.25 million grant from the Strategic Capital Reserve Fund to support construction of the Durham Region Hospice – Clarington. The committee also approved several staff reports including insurance renewals, fire equipment funding, and the appointment of a Deputy Treasurer.
- Approved $1.25M grant to Durham Region Hospice – Clarington (6-0)
- Approved appointment of Paul Davidson as Deputy Treasurer
- Authorized writing-off uncollectible taxes per Municipal Act, 2001
- Confirmed insurance placement with Intact Insurance for $1,160,614
- Confirmed cyber liability coverage through CFC for $70,750
- Approved $700,000 from Fire Equipment Reserve Fund for Aerial 11 replacement
- Directed staff to prepare proposal for sidewalk extension on Scugog Street
- Endorsed request for full-time Clerk II, MLE Officer, and Animal Shelter Clerk I positions
🗳️ How they voted — 2 divided votes
Special General Government Committee
The committee met for an education and training session regarding treaties and the impact of decision making on Indigenous communities. The session was conducted in a closed meeting; no resolutions were passed during the closed session.
- Approved moving into closed session for training and education (Resolution # GG-133-23)
- Approved rising from closed session at 7:05 p.m.
- Approved adjournment of the meeting at 7:05 p.m. (Resolution # GG-134-23)
Special Council Meeting
Council directed staff to hire 20 full-time firefighters for Fire Station #1 by September 2025, with at least 50% recruited from existing volunteers. The meeting also approved a residential subdivision for 217 units in Courtice and a zoning by-law amendment.
- Approved hiring 20 full-time firefighters for Fire Station #1 by September 2025 (min. 50% from volunteers)
- Approved Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amendment for 217 residential units at 1593 Bloor Street and 1614 Trulls Road, Courtice
- Approved By-law 2023-047 to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law
- Adopted Report PSD-037-23 as official comments to the Province on the proposed Provincial Planning Statement, 2023
- Received Draft North Village Secondary Plan and related reports for information
- Received Official Plan Review Introductory Discussion Paper for information
Regular Council Meeting
Council referred the Municipal Parking Payment Modernization report back to the CAO's office to explore payment machines that accept debit, credit, or cash. The body also adopted a Road Closure and Conveyance Policy and endorsed several emergency response service recommendations, including hiring 20 full-time firefighters for Station 1.
- Referred Municipal Parking Payment Modernization report back to CAO's Office to research debit/credit/cash machines and engage Bowmanville BIA (7-0)
- Adopted Road Closure and Conveyance Policy, excluding Section 5.3.1
- Approved $250 application fee and $750 processing fee for Road Closure and Conveyance Policy
- Endorsed request to provincial government for residential sprinklers in new affordable housing
- Endorsed revising Public Works Depot design to include a shared Fire Station/training facility
- Endorsed lease with Region of Durham Paramedic Services for concurrent use of Fire station 5
- Endorsed renovating Fire Station 1 for full-time two-truck operation by September 2025
- Endorsed hiring 20 full-time firefighters for Fire Station 1 by September 2025
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Joint Committees
The Joint Committees approved the transition of downtown Bowmanville parking to mobile and card payments. Council also authorized the purchase of two light-duty trucks and approved a new Parkland and Open Space Dedication By-law. Several delegations regarding pedestrian safety and digital spending were received.
- Approved $210,000 from Public Works Equipment Reserve Fund for two light-duty trucks
- Approved transition of downtown Bowmanville single-space meters to mobile app and removal of meters
- Approved conversion of pay and display meters to accept credit and debit cards
- Approved Parkland and Open Space Dedication By-law
- Authorized grant funding agreement for Bowmanville Avenue Multi-Use Path
- Adopted Road Closure and Conveyance Policy with $250 application and $750 processing fees
- Approved $20,000 from Economic Development Reserve Fund for regional physician recruitment
- Referred Scugog Street speeding and traffic safety concerns to Staff for a report
🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Regular Council Meeting
Council referred the motion regarding West Beach Cottagers lease extensions to the June 26, 2023, meeting to allow staff to report on a one-year termination clause. Several zoning by-laws and committee minutes were approved on consent.
- Referred West Beach Cottagers lease extension motion to June 26, 2023 meeting
- Approved Council and Standing Committee minutes from May 15, May 29, May 31, and June 5
- Approved Advisory Committee and Local Board minutes (multiple committees)
- Approved By-law 2023-036 regarding Part Lot Control exemption for Blocks 1 & 2, Plan 40M-2702
- Approved By-law 2023-037 amending Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63
- Approved By-law 2023-038 amending Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63
- Approved By-law 2023-039 amending Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63
- Approved By-law 2023-040 to confirm proceedings of the June 12, 2023 meeting
Planning and Development Committee
The Committee approved three residential development applications in Bowmanville, Courtice, and Newcastle. It also awarded contracts for the Hill Street Rehabilitation project totaling $975,037.51. Several planning reports were received for information.
- Approved 204 residential units in Bowmanville (Report PDS-034-23)
- Approved 10-storey building with 140 residential and 44 townhouse units in Courtice (Report PDS-035-23)
- Approved 117 residential units in Newcastle (Report PDS-036-23)
- Awarded $912,372.68 contract to Green Infrastructure Partners Inc. for Hill Street Rehabilitation
- Awarded $62,664.83 contract to CIMA+ for Hill Street Contract Administration and Inspection
- Received Bowmanville West Urban Centre and Major Transit Station Area update for information
- Received Soper Creek Subwatershed Study Phase 1 update for information
- Received Bowmanville East Urban Centre Secondary Plan update for information
Special General Government Committee
The committee approved the draft 2023-2026 Strategic Plan and directed staff to begin the next phase of public engagement. A final version of the plan is scheduled for presentation to Council in the Fall.
- Endorsed draft Strategic Plan with the addition of action item 'P3 c. Protect and enhance our natural heritage' (Carried)
- Directed staff to proceed with the next phase of public engagement (Carried)
- Directed staff to prepare a final Strategic Plan for presentation in the Fall (Carried)
- Approved closing the meeting for member education and training regarding a tour of Public Works Facilities (Carried)
General Government Committee
The Committee approved a contract for five sidewalk tractors and a new Draft Investment Policy. A proposal to grant life leases to West Beach cottagers was defeated, and a decision on the ward boundary system was deferred.
- Approved $908,934.84 contract to Karcher Municipal North America Inc. for five sidewalk tractors
- Approved Draft Investment Policy and requested staff report on Prudent Investor Standard
- Denied proposal to grant life leases to four original West Beach cottagers (3-3)
- Awarded Building Condition Audit Reports contract to Nadine International
- Appointed Jacquie MacEachern to the Tyrone Hall Board
- Appointed Michelle Spiers to the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee
- Referred Ward Boundary Review decision to November 6, 2023 meeting (5-1)
- Referred Hill Street Rehabilitation report back to Staff