Clarington public meetings in 2024

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an informational session where staff present correspondence to Council for their review. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Region of Durham Budget By-laws for 2025
• Durham Green Development Program update
• Proposed name updates for Planning and Economic Development Department
• Correspondence from Township of Puslinch regarding pre-budget announcement
• Correspondence from City of Guelph opposing use of notwithstanding clause

Regular Council Meeting

Council received a 2025 budget overview and directed staff to provide a line-by-line budget to members. The body also approved several by-laws related to tax levies, borrowing, and zoning.

• By-law 2024-055: Authorization to borrow $15,000,000 for 2025 expenditures
• By-law 2024-054: Authorization of an interim tax levy for 2025
• Approval to paint a Veterans’ crosswalk at King and Temperance
• Direction to identify signage for Durham Homelessness Support Line near the Newtonville commuter lot
• By-law 2024-060: Amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This document is an Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) and not a meeting. It contains correspondence received by staff for the information of Council members.

• Kawartha Conservation Authority 2025 Preliminary Budget
• Kawartha Conservation's Watershed Based Resource Management Strategy
• Newcastle Business Improvement Area meeting minutes from November 14, 2024
• Resolution from the Northern Ontario Women's Caucus (NOW Caucus)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee considered a delegation on the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC) capacity increase and adopted a resolution asking the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks to require public posting of any ECA applications and to mandate full AMESA monitoring data be posted online. The Committee also received reports on the Bowmanville East Urban Centre secondary plan and a zoning by‑law amendment for 60 residential units at 1430 and 1500 Prestonvale Road, Courtice, directing staff to continue processing them. Additional presentations covered the Courtice North official plan amendment and groundwater concerns.

• Resolution PD‑084‑24: request Minister to post DYEC ECA applications and require public posting of all AMESA monitoring data
• Resolution PD‑085‑24: receive for information the zoning by‑law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for 60 units at 1430/1500 Prestonvale Road, Courtice
• Delegation by Wendy Bracken on DYEC capacity increase, monitoring gaps and need for legal opinion
• Presentation by Absar Beg on Bowmanville East Urban Centre Secondary Plan Recommendation Report (45 Raynes Avenue)
• Public meeting presentation on official plan and zoning amendment for 1420‑1422 Nash Road, Courtice North, highlighting heritage and groundwater issues

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Council was provided an Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) for informational purposes only. No decisions are being made at this time; members may request items to be placed on a future agenda. The package includes correspondence from regional, municipal, and provincial sources.

• Region of Durham – Monitoring of Growth Trends #2024-INFO-80 (Nov 29, 2024)
• Energy From Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee minutes (Nov 26, 2024)
• City of Guelph – Resolution on fees for use of municipal property by natural gas distributors (Nov 29, 2024)
• Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority – 2025 General Levy notice (Dec 6, 2024)

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee approved several by-laws, including the 2025 Interim Tax Levy and the 2025 Interim Financing By-law. It also adopted a traffic by-law amendment raising fines for snow‑removal interference, approved a Veterans’ Crosswalk at King and Temperance, and authorized a fund withdrawal for the Orono Business Improvement Area. Additional items included support for Bethesda House and appointments to various advisory committees.

• Approval of the 2025 Interim Tax Levy by-law (FSD-050-24)
• Approval of the 2025 Interim Financing By-law (FSD-051-24)
• Traffic By-law amendment: fine for snow‑removal interference changed to $50 and $75 (LGS-042-24)
• Veterans’ Crosswalk at King and Temperance approved (GG-202-24)
• Orono Business Improvement Area request to withdraw funds from its reserve fund approved (GG-201-24)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Clarington Council is reviewing an Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) that contains various correspondences for informational purposes only. No decisions or votes are being taken at this time. Items include a motion on free Level 3 EV charging stations and revenue opportunities for Durham Region, as well as other regional, municipal, and governmental correspondence.

• Region of Durham correspondence – Opportunities for free Level 3 EV charging stations and revenue opportunities for Durham Region (attachment: CC11272024C - Motion re Level 3 EV Charging Stations.pdf)
• Durham municipalities correspondence
• Other municipalities correspondence
• Provincial / federal government and agency correspondence
• Miscellaneous correspondence

Clarington Public Library Board

The Clarington Public Library Board will elect a Chair, Vice‑Chair and Executive Committee members. It will receive presentations on the municipality's Parks, Recreation and Culture overview and on the Customer Service Satisfaction Survey. The board will consider and approve the Deaccession List 2024‑08 for removal from the Museums & Archives collections. A closed session will be held to discuss personal matters and potential litigation.

• Election of Chair, Vice‑Chair and Executive Committee members
• Presentation by Deputy CAO Lee‑Ann Reck on Parks, Recreation and Culture
• CEO M. Machacek presents Customer Service Satisfaction Survey results
• Approval of Deaccession List 2024‑08 (Appendix A) for removal from collections
• Closed session to discuss personal matters and litigation

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This document is an Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) and not a meeting. It contains correspondence received by staff for the information of Council members.

• Region of Durham response to questions from the June 5, 2024, Works Committee
• Township of Terrace Bay support for Billy Bishop Airport
• Township of Terrace Bay correspondence on ambulance shortages and healthcare system issues
• Newcastle Business Improvement Area meeting minutes from October 10, 2024
• Orono Downtown Business Improvement Area meeting minutes from November 21, 2024

Special General Government Committee

The Special General Government Committee is meeting over two days to discuss a master plan for parks, recreation, and culture. The agenda includes a financial update, a strategic plan and communications update, and a training session on council and staff relations.

• Parks, Recreation, and Culture Master Plan presentation
• Closed session regarding legal and real estate for the Parks, Recreation, and Culture Master Plan
• High Functioning Team Training Session on Council/Staff Relations
• Financial Update from Finance and Technology
• Strategic Plan and Communications Update

Regular Council Meeting

Council received Report PDS-033-24 and adopted Official Plan Amendment 136, updating the Bowmanville East Urban Centre Secondary Plan and approving its Urban Design Guidelines. The Council also approved By-law 2024-052 for procurement policies and By-law 2024-053 to confirm the meeting proceedings. Resolutions were passed to suspend procedural rules to extend delegations for three community members.

• Adoption of Official Plan Amendment 136 (OPA 136) to update the Bowmanville East Urban Centre Secondary Plan and approve its Urban Design Guidelines (Resolution C-134-24)
• Approval of By-law 2024-052 establishing procurement policies and procedures (Resolution C-142-24)
• Approval of By-law 2024-053 confirming the Council's proceedings on November 18, 2024 (Resolution C-143-24)
• Suspension of Rules to extend delegations for Kevin Nesbitt, Bill Grainger, and Aralia Grainger (Resolutions C-131-24, C-132-24, C-133-24)
• Referral of the Bowmanville East Urban Centre Secondary Plan Recommendation Report to the Planning and Development Committee for December 9, 2024 (Resolution C-135-24)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Council is reviewing an Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) that contains various correspondences for informational purposes only. No decisions or votes are being taken at this time. Items include regional and municipal letters on homelessness, mental‑health, lithium‑ion safety, and redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and GST.

• City of Cambridge – Homelessness, Mental Health, Safety and Addiction Crisis (Nov 8, 2024)
• City of Cambridge – Lithium‑Ion Importation and Safe Use (Nov 8, 2024)
• Township of Larder Lake – Redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and GST (Nov 12, 2024)
• Township of McGarry – Redistribution of Land Transfer Tax and GST (Nov 12, 2024)
• Region of Durham – Correspondence

Clarington Public Library Board - Committees

The agenda for the Clarington Public Library Board meeting on November 12, 2024 contains no listed items or decisions. It appears to be a placeholder with only procedural headings and no concrete proposals, contracts, or hearings. No actions or discussions are detailed in the provided document.

Special Planning and Development Committee

The Special Planning and Development Committee agenda for November 11, 2024 contains no listed items; it appears to be a procedural placeholder.

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an information package, not a meeting, containing correspondence for council's review. The agenda lists items from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, and provincial/federal agencies.

• Region of Durham correspondence on Bill 23
• Durham Municipalities correspondence
• Township of Puslinch resolution on agricultural lands
• Provincial/Federal government correspondence
• Miscellaneous correspondence

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee received a delegation from Marigold Hospice Care and noted a request for $800,000 support. It approved a series of procurement contracts for trucks, vehicles, and granular material services. The committee adopted a new Civic Recognition and Dedication Policy and directed staff to pursue a climate‑adaptation grant. Finally, it authorized a $3,362,401.75 contract for an air‑supported dome structure at the South Bowmanville Recreation Complex.

• Awarded $3,362,401.75 (Net HST Rebate) to Farley Manufacturing for an air‑supported dome at South Bowmanville Recreation Complex
• Awarded $1,182,761.00 (Net HST) to Nexgen Municipal Inc. for two vacuum‑mounted sweeper trucks
• Awarded $165,487.87 (Net HST) to Robert E. Young Construction Ltd. for second‑year granular material supply, with authority to extend up to a total five‑year value of $1,100,000
• Adopted the Civic Recognition and Dedication Policy, repealing three existing policies
• Marigold Hospice Care requested $800,000 to support operations; staff will consider recognition for board members

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) for November 1, 2024 provides staff‑received correspondence for Council’s information only. It includes items from the Region of Durham, Durham municipalities, other municipalities, and provincial/federal agencies. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the package is for informational purposes.

• Region of Durham correspondence
• Durham Municipalities correspondence – City of Pickering anti‑littering slogan campaign (Oct. 30, 2024)
• Durham Municipalities correspondence – City of Pickering legislative amendments to improve municipal codes of conduct (Oct. 30, 2024)
• Township of Scugog notice of open house and public meeting (Oct. 25, 2024)
• Other municipalities correspondence

Regular Council Meeting

Council approved the Zoning By-law Amendment and subdivision plan for 74 residential units at 922 Green Road, Bowmanville, with related conditions. The council also directed staff to negotiate cellular tower agreements with Shared Tower Inc. for several municipal sites. Routine items such as adoption of previous meeting minutes and a decision to keep the fireworks permit requirement unchanged were also completed.

• Resolution C-111-24: Approved the Zoning By-law Amendment and subdivision plan for 74 residential units at 922 Green Road, Bowmanville
• Resolution C-115-24: Directed staff to negotiate cellular tower agreements with Shared Tower Inc. at Fire Station 1, Fire Station 3, South Courtice Arena, north Bowmanville, Solina Community Hall, and Tyrone Community Centre
• Resolution C-112-24, C-113-24, C-114-24: Adopted minutes from the September 23 Council meeting, the October 7 General Government Committee meeting, and the October 21 Planning and Development Committee meeting
• Resolution C-108-24: Maintained the existing fireworks permit requirement for Diwali celebrations and asked staff to report on permit outcomes
• Resolutions C-106-24 and C-107-24: Suspended rules to add delegations on Diwali fireworks and the subdivision rezoning discussion

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) for October 25, 2024 provides Council with a collection of correspondence received from regional, provincial, federal and other municipal sources. No items are selected for discussion or decision at this time; the package is for informational purposes only. Council members may request items be placed on a future agenda by notifying the Municipal Clerk.

• Request to enhance shelter support for women and survivors of intimate partner violence (Region of Durham)
• Request regarding harassment of elected local government officials (Region of Durham)
• Ontario Good Roads Recommendation from the Town of the Blue Mountains
• Letter from the Minister of Energy and Electrification on Ontario’s Affordable Energy Future
• Enbridge Gas Inc. application for the 2025 Federal Carbon Pricing Program

Clarington Public Library Board

The Clarington Public Library Board will receive several administrative reports, including the CEO report and the Curator & Heritage Services Manager report. It will approve the Deaccession List 2024‑07, authorizing removal of listed items from the Museums & Archives collections. The board will also approve a full‑day closure on November 6, 2025 for a Staff Development Day. All agenda items will be considered and recorded at the October 24, 2024 meeting.

• Approve Deaccession List 2024‑07 for removal from Museums & Archives collections
• Approve full‑day closure (9:30 am–8:00 pm) on Thursday, November 6, 2025 for Staff Development Day
• Receive Administrative Report No. A47‑24: October 2024 Chief Executive Officer Report
• Receive Administrative Report No. A48‑24: October 2024 Curator & Heritage Services Manager Report
• Receive Administrative Report No. A49‑24: Welcoming Spaces Library Consultation Project Q3 Update

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee approved a resolution directing staff to negotiate agreements with Shared Tower Inc. for telecommunications towers at Fire Station 1, Fire Station 3, South Courtice Arena, and a site in north Bowmanville, and to explore Official Plan opportunities to promote cellular connectivity. It also approved a rezoning by‑law amendment for 74 residential units at 922 Green Road and authorized the relocation and restoration of the Lambert House at 47 Liberty Street. Additional items included adopting municipal comments on the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement and a public hearing on a proposed 25‑storey development at Courtice Road and Bloor Street.

• Cellular Service Enhancement Project – staff to negotiate tower agreements at Fire Station 1, Fire Station 3, South Courtice Arena, and a north Bowmanville site
• Zoning By‑law Amendment for 74 residential units at 922 Green Road, Bowmanville
• Relocation and restoration of the Lambert House at 47 Liberty Street, Bowmanville
• Adoption of municipal comments on the 2024 Provincial Planning Statement and Ontario Regulation 299/19 (Additional Residential Units)
• Public hearing on a proposed 25‑storey development at Courtice Road and Bloor Street

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The ECCIP is an electronic information package, not a meeting, containing correspondence received by staff for council's information. Items include regional, municipal, and provincial/federal correspondence, as well as minutes from the Newcastle and Orono Business Improvement Areas and reports on incineration and climate change. No items are selected for discussion or decision at this time.

• Region of Durham correspondence
• Durham municipalities correspondence
• Provincial / Federal government correspondence
• Newcastle Business Improvement Area minutes (Sept 12, 2024)
• BBC report on incineration (Oct 17, 2024)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) for October 11, 2024 is an information-only package, not a meeting. It provides Council with correspondence from the Region of Durham, waste‑management advisory committee, other municipalities and provincial/federal agencies. No decisions or votes are taken on these items at this time.

• Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee 2024 Farm Tour (PDF)
• Energy From Waste – Waste Management Advisory Committee minutes dated September 24, 2024 (PDF)
• Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury – Ontario Deposit Return Program (PDF, September 20, 2024)
• General Durham Municipalities correspondence (no attachment listed)
• Provincial/Federal government and agency correspondence (no attachment listed)

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee will hear delegations on a community funding grant, an open‑air burn by‑law, and a winter warming location for the tourism office. It will consider a consent agenda that includes approvals for storm‑sewer outfall, a sustainability project update, the Open Air Burn By‑law, and several assumption by‑laws for the Bowmanville Village Plan and Northglen West phases, plus updates to the Green Development Framework and fire‑station renovation. Afterward, new business items on garbage receptacles, a change to budget meeting times, and a motion on non‑property tax revenue (requiring a 2/3 vote) will be discussed.

• PDS-038-24 – Bowmanville Village Plan, 40M-2657 Assumption By‑law
• PDS-039-24 – Northglen West Phase 8, Plan 40M-2610 Assumption By‑law
• PDS-040-24 – Northglen West Phase 4, Plan 40M-2633 Assumption By‑law
• FSD-040-24 – Green Development Framework update and implementation
• CAO-005-24 – Tourism Office winter warming location presentation

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Council will review an Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) that contains various correspondences and presentations from regional, municipal, and provincial bodies. No decisions are being made at this time; the package is for informational purposes only. Council members may request items be added to a future agenda if they wish to discuss them further.

• Region of Durham correspondence
• Durham Municipalities correspondence – Township of Brock rideshare services (Oct 1 2024)
• Municipality of St. Charles – support recommendations for government regulation of nicotine pouches (Aug 14 2024)
• City of Temiskaming Shores – alcohol sales and provincial alcohol strategy (Sept 17 2024)
• Miscellaneous presentations to the Region of Durham Works Committee by Wendy Bracken and Linda Gasser (Oct 2 2024)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This document is an Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP), which is a collection of correspondence for Council's information. It is not a meeting of Council or Committee.

• Request to the Province of Ontario to take action on the physician shortage
• Construction notice for Regional Highway 2 and Newtonville Road intersection modifications
• Request for expanded Durham Regional Police Service resources for Anti-Hate Crime Unit
• Regional Council Expense Policy passed on September 25, 2024
• Minutes of the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority meeting from September 19, 2024

Clarington Public Library Board

The Clarington Public Library Board is reviewing the draft Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan (PRCMP) and considering a Service Level Agreement with the Municipality of Clarington. The meeting also includes updates on cyber security and library operations.

• Discussion and potential endorsement of the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan (Report A37-24)
• Approval of the Deaccession List 2024-06 for removal of items from Museums & Archives collections
• Review of archival remediation and digitization for mould (Report A39-24)
• Discussion on extended hours at library locations (Report A40-28)
• Cyber security update provided by IT Manager R. Waite

Regular Council Meeting

At the regular meeting on September 23, 2024, Council will receive presentations on the Bowmanville East Urban Center Secondary Plan (Report PDS‑033‑24). The council will consider By‑law 2024‑040 designating 127 Church Street North as a heritage property, By‑law 2024‑041 amending the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law, and By‑law 2024‑042 delegating authority to committees and staff. Motions on backyard chickens, an additional rainbow crosswalk, and removal of a committee member will also be introduced. A naming recommendation for a new neighbourhood park at 3301 Middle Road in Bowmanville will be reviewed.

• By‑law 2024‑040 – heritage designation for 127 Church Street North, Orono
• By‑law 2024‑041 – amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law (Bethesda Ridge Farms)
• By‑law 2024‑042 – Delegation of Authority By‑law for committees and staff
• Motion to permit backyard chickens (ZWART motion)
• Motion for an additional rainbow crosswalk (Councillor Anderson)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The council received an Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) that contains various correspondences for staff and council information only. No decisions are being made at this meeting. Items include correspondence from the Region of Durham, Durham municipalities, the Town of Ajax supporting the Solve the Crisis campaign, a request from MPP Jennifer French regarding the Townline Interchange, and a policy from the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority on kite flying. Residents may ask for items to be added to future agendas.

• Region of Durham correspondence
• Durham municipalities correspondence
• Town of Ajax – Support for the Solve the Crisis campaign (mental health, addictions, homelessness) – September 18, 2024
• MPP Jennifer French (Oshawa) – Townline Interchange request – September 17, 2024
• Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority – Policy for kite flying in CLOCA lands – September 19, 2024

Special General Government Committee

The Special General Government Committee approved a $37,050,000 budget for the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre Aquatic Facility Expansion and authorized financing through a debenture. It received the Draft Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan report and directed staff to consider public comments. The committee also endorsed a public survey on funding priorities for the Bowmanville Zoo Park, Camp 30 Cafeteria building, and Courtice waterfront. Finally, it endorsed in principle the Jury Lands Foundation Legacy Grant application and authorized a ten‑year lease for the Camp 30 property.

• Resolution GG-142-24: Approve $37,050,000 budget for South Bowmanville Recreation Centre Aquatic Facility Expansion, financed by debenture and seek CSRIF funding.
• Resolution GG-136-24: Receive Report CAO-004-24 – Draft Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan and direct staff to consider public comments.
• Resolution GG-137-24: Direct Communications Staff to include a survey on priority funding for Bowmanville Zoo Park, Camp 30 Cafeteria building, and Courtice waterfront.
• Resolution GG-140-24: Endorse in principle the Jury Lands Foundation Legacy Grant application and authorize a ten‑year lease for the Camp 30 property.
• Resolution GG-143-24: Receive Report PDS-036-24 – Bowmanville Zoo Lands Park Master Plan for information.

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee approved several items, including the adoption of Official Plan Amendment 136 to update the Bowmanville East Urban Centre Secondary Plan. They also added 98 Concession Street East to the Municipal Register as a heritage property and approved a zoning by‑law amendment to sever a surplus farm dwelling on Concession Road 6 in Darlington. The committee adopted a resolution urging the province to increase conservation officers to combat illegal fishing, and approved an OLT appeal for VAD Retail Limited in closed session.

• Adoption of Official Plan Amendment 136 (OPA 136) to update the Bowmanville East Urban Centre Secondary Plan
• Heritage designation of 98 Concession Street East under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Approval of Zoning By‑law Amendment (PDS‑035‑24) to sever a surplus farm dwelling on Concession Road 6, Darlington
• Resolution calling on the Province to increase Ministry of Natural Resources conservation officers to address illegal fishing
• Approval of OLT Appeal (LGS‑029‑24) for VAD Retail Limited in closed session

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Council received an Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) for information only. The package contains correspondence from the Region of Durham, Durham municipalities, the City of Oshawa regarding the Highway 401 interchange at Townline Road South (dated September 12 2024), other municipalities, and provincial/federal agencies. No items were selected for action, and the ECCIP is not a meeting of Council or a committee.

• Region of Durham correspondence
• Durham municipalities correspondence
• City of Oshawa – Highway 401 Interchange at Townline Road South (September 12 2024)
• Other municipalities correspondence
• Provincial/Federal government and agency correspondence

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee heard presentations on community safety and local facility needs. The body passed resolutions urging the Province of Ontario to address physician shortages and update the Municipal Elections Act.

• Resolution #GG-118-24: Urging the Province of Ontario to fund health care and address physician shortages
• Resolution #GG-119-24: Calling for the Province to update the Municipal Elections Act by Summer 2025
• Delegation from Darlington Soccer Club regarding Bowmanville Indoor Soccer Field construction
• Delegation from Autism Home Base Durham Inc. requesting an annualized operating grant
• Presentation by Durham Region Police Service Board regarding community safety

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) for September 6, 2024 is an information-only package, not a council meeting. It contains correspondence from the Region of Durham, Durham municipalities, other municipalities (including Tay Valley Township’s notice on provincial removal of wetlands protection), and provincial/federal agencies. No items are selected for discussion and no decisions are made at this time. Council members may request items for future agenda consideration.

• Region of Durham correspondence
• Durham Municipalities correspondence
• Tay Valley Township – Province removes wetlands protection for Eastern Ontario (August 28, 2024)
• Provincial/Federal government and agency correspondence
• Miscellaneous correspondence

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) for August 29, 2024 is an electronic package containing correspondence received by staff for Council's information and is not a meeting. Items include a Region of Durham reminder to share the road with farm vehicles, correspondence from Durham municipalities, other municipalities, and provincial/federal agencies, and a submission from Daniel Segal of Segal Construction supporting municipal development of attainable housing. No items were selected for discussion or decision at this time.

• Region of Durham – reminder to share the road with farm vehicles (PDF)
• Daniel Segal (Segal Construction) – supporting municipal development of attainable housing (PDF)
• Correspondence from Durham municipalities
• Correspondence from other municipalities
• Correspondence from provincial/federal governments and agencies

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This document is an electronic information package containing correspondence for Council's review. It is not a meeting of Council or Committee, and no decisions were made.

• Correspondence from Township of Nairn and Hyman regarding radioactive material transport to Agnew Lake Tailings Management Area
• Public Sector Salary Disclosure from Township of Stirling-Rawdon

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an information package, not a meeting, where staff will present correspondence from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, and federal/provincial agencies for council's information.

• Region of Durham Correspondence
• Durham Municipalities Correspondence
• Township of Red Rock - Catch and Release
• Township of Terrace Bay - Support for Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program
• City of Quinte West - Canada Community-Building Fund

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an informational meeting where council reviews correspondence from other municipalities and government bodies. No decisions are made, and the package contains notices regarding road closures and letters regarding healthcare and cellular services.

• Notice of road closure on Cobbledick Road for Wilmot Creek Sanitary Sewer work
• Town of Caledon letter to Premier Ford requesting support for family doctors
• Town of Plympton-Wyoming resolution on underserviced cellular communications

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Council is provided an Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) that contains staff‑received correspondence for informational purposes only. Items include letters from the Region of Durham, Durham municipalities, and other municipalities. Specific submissions cover support for the Ontario Forest Industries Association, funding for the Ontario Provincial Police in small rural municipalities, a recommendation to phase out free well water testing, and a wastewater‑treatment‑plant letter. No decisions are being taken at this time.

• Region of Durham correspondence
• Durham Municipalities correspondence
• Municipality of Wawa – support of Ontario Forest Industries Association (July 23, 2024)
• Municipality of Wawa – support of funding for Ontario Provincial Police for small rural municipalities (July 23, 2024)
• Township of Schreiber – wastewater treatment plant letter (July 18, 2024)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This document is an Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP), which is a collection of correspondence for Council's information. It is not a meeting of Council or Committee, and no decisions are being made.

• County of Frontenac request for Provincial Government to recognize physician shortage
• Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury resolution regarding Ontario Long Service Medals
• Municipal Engineers Association letter regarding Ontario Provincial Standards

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This Electronic Council Communications Information Package is an information package and not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence received by staff for Council's information.

• Amendment to Regional Development Charges By-law #42-2023 to remove phase-in rates effective July 1, 2024
• Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority meeting minutes from June 20, 2024
• Recommendation for discontinuation of private well testing programs and closure of public health laboratories
• Association of Municipalities of Ontario and Ontario Medical Association Joint Health Resolution Campaign correspondence

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This Electronic Council Communications Information Package is an information package for Council's review and does not constitute a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence received by staff from regional, municipal, and provincial agencies.

• Durham Region’s 2025 Strategic Plan Community Engagement Summary
• City of Pickering Shared E-Scooter Pilot Program information
• Regulations for the safe use of lithium-ion batteries from Otonabee-South Monaghan
• Ontario Ombudsman 2023-2024 Annual Report
• AMO advocacy regarding homelessness encampments

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This electronic information package contains correspondence for Council's review but is not a formal meeting. It includes notifications regarding Durham Region waste program changes and local lane restrictions.

• New materials accepted in Durham Region’s Green Bin Program
• Lane restrictions at Osborne Street and Bay Street
• Changes to the Durham Region Blue Box Program
• Regional comments on Pickering airport lands amendment
• Orono Downtown Business Improvement Area meeting minutes

Clarington Public Library Board

The board will consider the draft 2025 operating budget and the 2025-2027 capital budget. Members will also review the 2023 audited financial statements for the library and museums. Additionally, the board is asked to approve items for removal from museum collections.

• Approval of draft 22025 Operating Budget and 2025-2027 Capital Budget
• Review of 2023 Audited Financial Statements from BDO Canada LLP
• Approval of items for removal from Museums & Archives collections
• Letter of support for Orono Library Heritage Designation

Regular Council Meeting

Council approved several new municipal policies, including the Financial Management Policy and Multi-Year Budget Policy. The meeting also included presentations for student academic awards and a discussion regarding rodenticide use in municipal facilities. Additionally, Council supported a request to school boards to align certain PA days with religious holidays.

• Approval of updated Financial Management, Multi-Year Budget, and Strategic Asset Management policies
• Support for aligning school board PA days with religious holidays
• Presentation of the $1,500 Clarington Diversity Leadership Student Bursary
• Review of the 2023 Audited Financial Statements by BDO Canada LLP
• Approval of the Funding Agreement for the Renewed Canada Community-Building Fund 2024 to 2034

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This Electronic Council Communications Information Package is an electronic collection of correspondence for Council's information and is not a meeting. It contains updates regarding regional waste programs, provincial resource policies, and local infrastructure projects.

• Seaton Water Supply and Sanitary Sewerage Area Specific Development Charges
• New materials accepted through Durham Region's Green Bin Program
• Ministry of Natural Resources policy on Aggregate Resource Act approvals
• Newcastle BIA meeting minutes from May 9, 2024
• Durham Kawartha Power Line Project community open house notice

Planning and Development Committee

The Committee approved $500,000 in provisional funding for the Jury Lands Cafeteria Update. Members also adopted several municipally initiated Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments. Residents presented concerns regarding various residential development applications in Courtice and Bowmanville.

• Approved $500,000 provisional funding for Jury Lands Cafeteria Update
• Adopted municipal Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments (PDS-031-24)
• Discussed rezoning for 309 residential units in Courtice
• Discussed rezoning for 75 residential units in Courtice
• Reviewed subdivision plan for 59 residential units in Courtice

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This Electronic Council Communications Information Package is an information package and not a meeting. It contains correspondence received by staff for Council's information.

• Proposal to increase Durham York Energy Centre throughput to 160,000 tonnes per year
• Watermain construction road closure at Lambs Road and Concession Street East
• Upcoming lane restrictions on Regional Highway 2 in Courtice
• Correspondence regarding AMESA monitoring and reporting

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This Electronic Council Communications Information Package is an information package and not a meeting. It contains correspondence received by staff for Council's information, including updates on regional roadway painting and committee minutes.

• Annual roadway line painting operations beginning June 5, 2024
• City of Pickering natural gas update for rural and expanding communities
• Energy From Waste - Waste Management Advisory Committee meeting minutes from May 28, 2024
• Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority meeting minutes from May 16, 2024

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee will review several reports and listen to presentations regarding transit and healthcare updates. The meeting includes discussions on requests for municipal tax reductions from the Canadian Foresters Project and the Durham County Senior Citizens Lodge. Additionally, the committee will consider infrastructure repairs and appointments to local boards.

• Requests to reduce municipal taxes by the Canadian Foresters Project and Durham County Senior Citizens Lodge
• Contract administration for High Street and O'Dell Street reconstruction
• Surplus declaration of 238 King Street East, Bowmanville
• Durham Region Transit service update
• Appointments to Clarington Heritage Committee and Newcastle Arena Board