Clarington public meetings in 2025

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an information package, not a meeting. Staff are providing Council with correspondence from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, and conservation authorities regarding the proposed consolidation of Ontario's conservation authorities.

• Region of Durham response to ERO #025-1257 on conservation authority boundaries
• City of Oshawa Community Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan update
• Township of Nairn and Hyman support for steel and lumber sectors
• Minister of Emergency Preparedness memo on Emergency Management Modernization Act
• Kawartha Conservation 2026 preliminary budget

Clarington Public Library - Special Board Meeting

The board will approve the agenda and disclose any conflicts of interest. It will receive and approve a $35,000 donation from Ontario Power Generation, approve the donation agreement, and name two meeting rooms after the sponsor. The board will also receive a report on changes to the Canada Post Corporation Act, send letters to Members of Parliament urging the maintenance of discounted shipping rates for library materials, and request that Clarington Council consider a supporting motion. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Approve receipt of a $35,000 donation from Ontario Power Generation
• Approve donation agreement and name two meeting rooms “Ontario Power Generation Power for Change Room” and “Ontario Power Generation Energy Room”
• Receive report on changes to the Canada Post Corporation Act
• Send letters to MPs to maintain discounted shipping rates for library materials
• Request a Clarington Council motion to support the library’s advocacy on shipping rates

Regular Council Meeting

Council approved several by‑laws and reports related to development charges, community benefits charges, and zoning amendments. The council also approved noise‑by‑law exemption requests for projects at 1589 Highway 2 in Courtice, the Darlington New Nuclear Project, and Frank Street in Bowmanville. Additionally, the council adopted the Development Charge and Community Benefits Charge strategies and related by‑law amendments, and approved the Courtice Transit‑Oriented Community Secondary Plan recommendation.

• Approval of By‑law 2025‑068 to exempt part of Block 1, Registered Plan 40M‑2789 from Part Lot Control
• Approval of By‑law 2025‑071 amending the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law
• Approval of By‑law 2025‑069 imposing Community Benefits Charges
• Approval of By‑law 2025‑070 imposing Development Charges
• Approval of noise‑by‑law exemptions for 1589 Highway 2 (Courtice), Darlington New Nuclear Project, and Frank Street (Bowmanville)

Council adopted Official Plan Amendment 144, adding new district‑energy and low‑carbon policies, and forwarded it along with Durham Region Official Plan Amendment 1 to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The Courtice Transit‑Oriented Community Secondary Plan was approved for implementation, and its Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines were adopted. Several related by‑laws, including amendments to the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law and new community‑benefits and development‑charge by‑laws, were also approved.

• Adopted Official Plan Amendment 144 with new district‑energy and low‑carbon policies (Carried)
• Forwarded Official Plan Amendment 144 and Durham Region Official Plan Amendment 1 to the Minister (Carried)
• Approved implementation of the Courtice Transit‑Oriented Community Secondary Plan (Carried)
• Approved Urban Design and Sustainability Guidelines for the Courtice plan (Carried)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑068 to exempt part of Block 1, Registered Plan 40M‑2789 (Carried)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑071 amending the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law (Carried)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑069 imposing Community Benefits Charges (Carried)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑070 imposing Development Charges (Carried)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Council will review an Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) containing correspondence received by staff. Items include regional and municipal correspondence, a Site Ready Funding notice from the Municipality of Magnetawan, documents related to Bill C‑233 (No More Loopholes Act), and minutes from the Newcastle and Orono Business Improvement Area meetings. The ECCIP is for information only and does not constitute a meeting or require a decision.

• Region of Durham correspondence
• Durham Municipalities correspondence
• Municipality of Magnetawan – Site Ready Funding (December 10, 2025)
• Bill C‑233 – No More Loopholes Act documents
• Newcastle and Orono Business Improvement Area meeting minutes (November 13 & 28, 2025)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee approved the Courtice Transit‑Oriented Community Secondary Plan, including Official Plan Amendment 144 for Clarington and Durham Region Official Plan Amendment 1, and authorized staff to implement the plan and related agreements. The Committee also adopted the 2025 Development Charge Study and Community Benefits Charge Strategy, updating charge rates and exemptions. Additional approvals included a heritage designation for 4‑10 King Avenue East, Newcastle, and municipal comments on Bill 60 and the provincial consultation on simplifying official plans. A public meeting was held to consider a commercial fill operation at 3061 Regional Road 20.

• Adoption of Courtice Transit‑Oriented Community Secondary Plan (Report PDS‑066‑25) with Official Plan Amendment 144 and Durham Region Official Plan Amendment 1
• Adoption of 2025 Development Charge Study and Community Benefits Charge Strategy (Report FSD‑035‑25) with revised charge rates and exemption changes
• Approval of heritage designation notice for 4‑10 King Avenue East, Newcastle (Report PDS‑067‑25)
• Endorsement of municipal comments on Bill 60 and the provincial consultation on simplifying official plans (Report PDS‑073‑25)
• Public meeting to consider a commercial fill operation at 3061 Regional Road 20 (Report PDS‑068‑25)

The Planning and Development Committee approved the Courtice Transit‑Oriented Community Secondary Plan, adopting Official Plan Amendment 144 and Durham Region Official Plan Amendment 1 and forwarding them to the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The committee also approved a heritage designation notice for 4‑10 King Avenue East, endorsed municipal comments on Bill 60 and the Official Plan consultation, and adopted the 2025 Development Charge Study and Community Benefits Charge Strategy with related by‑law amendments. Additionally, a commercial fill operation at 3061 Regional Road 20 was approved, and agenda items were altered to consider an OLT appeal.

• Adopt Courtice Transit‑Oriented Community Secondary Plan and related Official Plan Amendments – Carried
• Approve heritage designation notice for 4‑10 King Avenue East, Newcastle – Carried
• Endorse municipal comments on Bill 60 and Official Plan standardization – Carried
• Adopt 2025 Development Charge Study and Community Benefits Charge Strategy with by‑law amendments – Carried
• Approve commercial fill operation at 3061 Regional Road 20 – Carried
• Alter agenda to consider OLT Appeal – Stylux Bowmanville Inc – Carried
• Close session for discussion of litigation matters – Carried
• Recess committee until 6:30 p.m. – Carried

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Council will review an Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) that contains no meeting or vote. The package includes correspondence from the Region of Durham, several Ontario municipalities, and provincial/federal agencies. No items are selected for discussion or decision at this time.

• Region of Durham – Monitoring of Growth Trends report (Report #2025-INFO-93, Dec 5, 2025)
• Municipality of Calvin – Resolution 2025-345 on strengthening self‑defence protections (Nov 26, 2025)
• City of Brantford – Professional Activity (P.A.) Day on Municipal Election Day (Nov 28, 2025)
• City of Windsor – Bill 68 under the Conservation Authorities Act (Nov 28, 2025)
• Ministry of Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife – Black Bear Harvest Management in Ontario (Nov 21, 2025)

General Government Committee

The committee received Report PDS-063-25 on whistle cessation at the CN grade‑level crossings on Bennett Road and Cobbledick Road and approved the use of up to $1,468,450.17 of remaining funding for fencing and anti‑trespass measures, delegating authority to the Deputy CAO to finalize agreements with CN. The matter was referred to the January 12, 2026 meeting, with CN invited to present and staff asked developers to contribute to costs. Additional approvals included a lease renewal for the Bowmanville Tennis Club, contracts for engineering services on Queen, Lambert and St. George Streets, and audit services with Deloitte.

• Allocate up to $1,468,450.17 for whistle cessation fencing and anti‑trespass measures at Bennett and Cobbledick Roads
• Renew Bowmanville Tennis Club lease (5‑year term, $1,912.33 annual rate, inflation adjustment)
• Award engineering services contract to CIMA Canada Inc. for Queen, Lambert & St. George Street reconstruction
• Award audit services contract to Deloitte LLP
• Request Ontario Fire Marshal review fire code application for agricultural housing

The committee directed staff to spend up to $1,468,450.17 on fencing and anti‑trespass measures for whistle cessation at the Bennett and Cobbledick rail crossings. It also approved a five‑year lease for the Bowmanville Tennis Club, awarded engineering services for Queen, Lambert and St. George Streets to CIMA Canada Inc., and granted an audit services contract to Deloitte LLP. Additional actions included requesting a fire‑code review for agricultural housing, adopting quarterly council expense reporting, and approving a confidential property acquisition in Courtice.

• Approved up to $1,468,450.17 for fencing and anti‑trespass measures for whistle cessation at Bennett and Cobbledick Roads (Resolution GG-180-25).
• Referred whistle cessation matter to Jan 12 2026 meeting; staff to invite CN and seek developer contributions (Resolution GG-181-25). Vote 6‑0.
• Approved five‑year lease for Bowmanville Tennis Club at $1,912.33 annual rate plus inflation (Resolution GG-185-25).
• Awarded engineering services contract to CIMA Canada Inc. for Queen, Lambert and St. George Street reconstruction, funded from approved budget (Resolution GG-186-25).
• Awarded audit services contract to Deloitte LLP, funded from approved budget (Resolution GG-187-25).
• Requested Ontario Fire Marshal to review fire‑code application for agricultural housing (Resolution GG-194-25).
• Adopted quarterly council expense reporting in addition to annual reporting (Resolution GG-193-25). Vote 6‑0.
• Approved confidential recommendation for potential property acquisition in Courtice (Resolution GG-196-25). Vote 5‑1.

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an electronic information package and not a formal meeting. It contains correspondence for Council's information, including regional tax levies and planning fee reviews.

• 2026 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy (2025-F-19)
• Planning Fees and Charges Review (2025-CG-12)
• Review of options for including Northeast Pickering Lands in Regional Development Charge By-laws (2025-COW-36)
• Comments on ERO Postings regarding Special Economic Zones Act and data centre electricity grid connections
• Regional comments on Ontario Building Code changes and Bill 60

Clarington Public Library Board

The Clarington Public Library Board will adopt the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting and receive several administrative reports, including the CEO and third‑quarter operations reports. The board will approve the Deaccession List 2025‑09, authorizing removal of specified items from the Museums & Archives collections. New business includes a discussion of a councillor‑raised topic labeled Camp 30.

• Adopt minutes of the October 23, 2025 Regular Library Board meeting
• Approve Deaccession List 2025‑09 for removal from Museums & Archives collections
• Receive November 2025 Chief Executive Officer Report (Admin Report No. A57‑25)
• Receive Third Quarter (Q3) 2025 Operations Report (Admin Report No. A59‑25)
• Discuss Camp 30: councillor‑raised topic

Clarington Public Library Board - Committees

The provided agenda contains only procedural software boilerplate and no specific discussion or decision items. No business was listed for this meeting.

Special Council Meeting

The agenda for the Clarington Special Council Meeting on 2025-11-24 contains no listed items; it appears to be an empty template with no decisions or discussions recorded.

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) for November 21, 2025 is an information‑only package, not a meeting. It contains correspondence from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, and provincial/federal agencies. Items include recycling eligibility for non‑profits, a conservation‑authority resolution, a CANDU reactor brief, a housing‑target fund allocation notice, and a highway‑rehabilitation design notice. No decisions or votes are scheduled for this package.

• Township of Selwyn – curbside recycling eligibility for non‑profit organizations (Nov 12 2025)
• SDG Counties – resolution on conservation authorities (Nov 17 2025)
• Town of Laurentian Hills – information on CANDU reactors (Nov 20 2025)
• Minister Robert J. Flack – 2024 Housing Target Performance and Building Faster Fund Year 2 Allocation Letter (Oct 10 2025)
• Egis – detail design for rehabilitation of Highway 401 eastbound lanes from Courtice Road to Highway 35/115 (Nov 19 2025)

Regular Council Meeting

The Clarington Council adopted several by‑laws, including a $15,000,000 borrowing authorisation for 2026 and an interim tax levy. It also approved a contract with Darch Fire Inc. for a pumper truck valued at $1,801,783.86 (Net HST) and endorsed zoning amendments for a supermarket at 91‑95 Baseline Road, West Bowmanville. Additional items included budget updates, fire‑truck funding, and multiple zoning‑by‑law amendments.

• By‑law 2025‑062 authorises borrowing $15,000,000 to meet 2026 municipal expenditures
• By‑law 2025‑063 authorises an interim tax levy for 2026
• Contract awarded to Darch Fire Inc. for one pumper truck – bid amount $1,801,783.86 (Net HST)
• Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendments approved for a supermarket at 91 & 95 Baseline Road, West Bowmanville
• By‑laws 2025‑064, 2025‑065 and 2025‑066 amend the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law (By‑law 84‑63)

The council adopted a by‑law to authorize $15 million in borrowing for 2026 expenditures. It also approved several zoning by‑law amendments, a fire‑truck contract, and an interim tax levy. The official plan and zoning amendment for a new supermarket at 91‑95 Baseline Road were accepted, while a request for private waste collection was referred to staff. All consent‑agenda items were carried.

• Approved By-law 2025-062 authorizing $15,000,000 borrowing (Carried)
• Approved By-law 2025-063 establishing an interim tax levy for 2026 (Carried)
• Approved By-law 2025-064, 2025-065 and 2025-066 amending the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law (Carried)
• Approved By-law 2025-061 creating a Municipal Service Board for Newcastle Memorial Arena (Carried)
• Awarded Darch Fire Inc. contract for one pumper truck – $1,801,783.86 (Carried)
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendments for a supermarket at 91‑95 Baseline Road (Carried)
• Referred Trademark Homes request for private waste collection at 22 Church St. to staff (Carried)
• Approved all consent‑agenda minutes and items listed in Section 8 (Carried)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) for November 14, 2025 is an information‑only package, not a council meeting. It contains correspondence from the Region of Durham, neighboring municipalities, and provincial ministries for council’s review. No items are selected for discussion or decision at this time.

• Region of Durham correspondence
• City of Oshawa – Notice of Public Meeting (Nov 12, 2025)
• Town of Whitby – Pre‑Review of Ontario Housing Design Catalogue (Nov 14, 2025)
• Town of Prescott – Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund submission (Nov 3, 2025)
• Ministry of the Environment – Consultation on proposed boundaries for regional conservation authority consolidation (Nov 7, 2025)

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee approved a zoning by-law amendment (PDS-058-25) to permit 19 detached dwelling lots in Newtonville. It also referred a request to vary development standards for private waste collection to the November 17 Council meeting. Several public meetings were held to receive information on official plan and zoning by-law amendment applications for sites at 3565 Regional Road 20, 3071 Bowmanville Avenue, and 91 & 95 Baseline Road West.

• Approval of Zoning By-law Amendment (PDS-058-25) for 19 detached dwelling lots in Newtonville
• Referral of Private Waste Collection variance request (PD-099-25) to the Nov 17 Council meeting
• Public meeting on Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for 3565 Regional Road 20 (PDS-053-25)
• Public meeting on Mixed‑Use Development at 3071 Bowmanville Ave (PDS-059-25)
• Public meeting on Supermarket development at 91 and 95 Baseline Road West (PDS-061-25)

The Planning and Development Committee approved, in principle, a request to vary development standards for private waste collection (Resolution PD-098-25). It referred that waste‑collection request to the November 17 Council meeting (Resolution PD-099-25). The committee also approved a zoning by‑law amendment to permit 19 detached dwellings in Newtonville (Resolution PD-100-25). Finally, it approved both the official plan amendment and the zoning by‑law amendment for a supermarket at 91 and 95 Baseline Road West (Resolution PD-104-25).

• Approved request to vary development standards for private waste collection in principle (PD-098-25)
• Referred private waste‑collection request to Council meeting on Nov 17 (PD-099-25)
• Approved zoning by‑law amendment for 19 detached dwellings in Newtonville (PD-100-25)
• Approved official plan amendment for supermarket at Baseline Road West (PD-104-25)
• Approved zoning by‑law amendment for supermarket at Baseline Road West (PD-104-25)
• Received PDS-053-25 report for information only (PD-102-25)
• Received PDS-059-25 report for information only (PD-103-25)
• Recessed committee until 6:30 p.m. (PD-101-25)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Clarington Council will review an Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) containing various letters and documents for information only. No items are scheduled for decision; the package serves to inform Council and the public of correspondence from regional, provincial, and municipal sources.

• Town of Plympton‑Wyoming – Conservation Fee Freeze (Oct 8 2025)
• Town of Blue Mountains – TC Energy storage project excluded from Special Economic Zone (Oct 20 2025)
• Municipality of Wawa – Accessible and Effective Alcohol Container Return System in Ontario (Oct 21 2025)
• Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury – Removing HST/GST from new homes to support housing affordability (Oct 27 2025)
• Minister Todd McCarthy – Producer Responsibility Organizations letter (Oct 1 2025)

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee approved the 2026 Interim Financing By-law and the 2026 Interim Tax Levy By-law. The committee also approved a preferred corporate pathway for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and established a Newcastle Arena Board.

• Approved 2026 Interim Financing By-law (FSD-033-25)
• Approved 2026 Interim Tax Levy By-law (FSD-034-25)
• Approved GHG Reduction Pathway Feasibility Study (PUB-018-25)
• Established Newcastle Arena Board (LGS-037-25)
• Directs Pride pole wraps at recreational facilities (CAO-019-25)

The General Government Committee approved Pathway 1 as the preferred corporate GHG reduction plan and directed staff to implement actions as funding becomes available. It also approved by‑laws for the Newcastle Arena Board, 2026 interim financing, and 2026 interim tax levy, and authorized Pride pole‑wrap installations and changes to the physician recruitment program. Additionally, two citizens were appointed to the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee and the meeting rules were suspended to extend the session.

• Approved Pathway 1 for corporate GHG reduction (Carried)
• Approved by‑law establishing Newcastle Arena Board, repealing By‑law 2008‑037 (Carried)
• Approved 2026 Interim Financing By‑law (Carried)
• Approved 2026 Interim Tax Levy By‑law (Carried)
• Directed staff to install Pride pole wraps at recreational facilities and libraries (Carried)
• Authorized changes to Clarington’s physician recruitment program (Carried)
• Appointed Jennifer Van Huss and Nadia Rampertab to the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee (Carried)
• Suspended rules to extend meeting by 30 minutes (Carried)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The October 31, 2025 electronic information package provides Council with a set of correspondence for their information. Items include communications from the Region of Durham, Durham municipalities, and several other municipalities on topics such as a growth‑management study, mental‑health emergency, housing affordability, airport support, and rent protection. The package does not require a vote; it is for informational purposes only.

• Region of Durham correspondence
• City of Oshawa – Notice of Public Information Centre for the ‘Imagine Oshawa’ growth‑management study (Official Plan Review)
• Niagara Region – Emergency on Mental Health, Homelessness and Addictions (Motion 9.2)
• Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury – Letter and motion on removing HST/GST from new homes to support housing affordability
• City of Cambridge – Rent Protection for Tenants

Regular Council Meeting

The Clarington Council adopted minutes from recent meetings and approved three property designation by‑laws. It awarded Everest Equipment a $2,344,550.40 contract to supply six single‑axle combination plow trucks, with total project costs of $2,365,300.40. The council also authorized an exemption agreement for 1697 and 1701 Highway 2 in Courtice to allow affordable residential units for 25 years.

• Awarded Everest Equipment $2,344,550.40 (Net HST) contract for six single‑axle plow trucks (total project cost $2,365,300.40)
• Authorized exemption from development charges for 1697 and 1701 Highway 2, Courtice for affordable housing (25‑year term)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑050 designating 19 ½‑23 King Street West, Bowmanville
• Approved By‑law 2025‑051 designating 33 King Street West, Bowmanville
• Approved By‑law 2025‑052 designating 192 Liberty Street North, Bowmanville

The council awarded a $2,344,550.40 contract to Everest Equipment for six single‑axle plow trucks, a project that exceeds the approved budget. It also authorized a development‑charge exemption for affordable rental units at 1697 and 1701 Highway 2, Courtice. Several zoning and property‑designation by‑laws were adopted, and a driveway easement request was referred to the General Government Committee.

• Approved Everest Equipment contract for six plow trucks ($2,344,550.40) – Resolution C-220-25
• Authorized exemption from development charges for affordable units at 1697 & 1701 Highway 2, Courtice – Resolution C-221-25
• Approved By‑law 2025‑050 designating 19 ½‑23 King St W, Bowmanville – Resolution C-222-25
• Approved By‑law 2025‑055 amending the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law – Resolution C-227-25
• Approved Noise By‑law exemption for 1589 Highway 2, Courtice – Resolution C-230-25
• Grandfathered Benny Skouros’ driveway – Resolution C-204-25 (vote 7‑0)
• Referred the driveway grandfathering to the General Government Committee – Resolution C-205-25 (vote 7‑0)
• Suspended rules to add Marilyn Morawetz delegation – Resolution C-206-25

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Clarington Council is reviewing an Electronic Council Communications Information Package that contains various letters, notices, and resolutions from regional, municipal, and provincial sources. No decisions are being made at this time; the items are for staff and council members' information. Council members may request items be added to a future standing‑committee agenda if desired.

• Indexing of Regional Development Charges and amendments to By‑law #39‑2022 and By‑law #42‑2023 (Regional Transit Development Charges By‑law and Region Wide Development Charges By‑law)
• Notice of Construction – Bowmanville Avenue (Regional Road 57) reconstruction (dated October 23, 2025)
• Letter from Whitby Mayor Elizabeth Roy on extended producer responsibility for Blue Box recycling and impacts to small businesses in mixed‑use properties (October 17, 2025)
• Town of Ajax letter advocating for expansion of the Canada‑Wide Early Learning and Child Care (CWELCC) program (October 22, 2025)
• Plympton‑Wyoming resolution to freeze the conservation fee (October 8, 2025)

Clarington Public Library Board

The Clarington Public Library Board will discuss and approve the Revised 2026 Operating Budget and Business Plan. The meeting also includes the adoption of minutes, staff reports, and a closed session.

• Adoption of September 25, 2025 Regular Board Minutes
• Approval of Bowmanville Library renovation architectural services
• Approval of 2026 Operating Budget and Business Plan
• Approval of deaccession list for Museums & Archives collections
• Closed session to discuss property security and personal matters

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee reviewed several residential development applications and heritage preservation requests. The body approved a farm dwelling severance and zoning amendments for new housing, while requesting a structural assessment for the Camp 30 Cafeteria Building.

• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for the severance of a surplus farm dwelling (PDS-051-25)
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for 6 single detached dwellings and a medium density block at Tabb Avenue and Nash Road (PDS-048-25)
• Received for information a proposal for 222 residential units at 2600 and 2798 Green Road, Bowmanville (PDS-047-25)
• Requested the Jury Lands Foundation proceed with a professional structural assessment for the Camp 30 Cafeteria Building
• Received community engagement report on the Clarington Waterfront Strategy Vision and Guiding Principles (PDS-045-25)

The Planning and Development Committee approved a zoning by-law amendment to permit six single‑detached dwellings on the extension of Tabb Avenue and a medium‑density block on Nash Road. It also approved a zoning by‑law amendment for a 7‑unit, 3‑storey apartment building in Bowmanville. The committee requested the Jury Lands Foundation to conduct a professional structural assessment of the Camp 30 cafeteria building, with results due within 30 days of contract award. Several procedural motions, including extending a delegation and suspending rules of procedure, were also carried.

• Extended delegation for Camp 30 presentation by 3 minutes (Resolution PD-080-25) – Carried
• Suspended Rules of Procedure to revisit Item 5.1 (Resolution PD-081-25) – Carried
• Received Report PDS-047-25 for information and directed staff to continue processing (Resolution PD-082-25) – Carried
• Approved Official Plan and Zoning By‑law amendments for surplus farm dwelling (Resolution PD-083-25) – Carried
• Requested Jury Lands Foundation to conduct structural assessment of Camp 30 cafeteria building; assessment due within 30 days (Resolution PD-088-25) – Yes (7), carried 7‑0
• Approved zoning amendment for 6 single‑detached dwellings and medium‑density block (Resolution PD-091-25) – Carried
• Approved zoning amendment for 7‑unit, 3‑storey apartment building (Resolution PD-092-25) – Carried
• Directed staff to proceed with professional structural assessment of Camp 30 cafeteria building (Resolution PD-086-25) – Carried

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) provides staff correspondence to Council for informational purposes only. Items include a road closure on Taunton Road (Regional Road 4), support for a mental health and addictions urgent care clinic in Whitby, public safety requirements from Halton Region, a resolution supporting the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund, and the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority's 2026 preliminary budget. No decisions or votes are recorded in this package.

• Taunton Road (Regional Road 4) road closure – October 14, 2025
• Town of Whitby – support for a Mental Health and Addictions Urgent Care Clinic – October 10, 2025
• Halton Region – public safety requirements to protect communities – October 3, 2025
• Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund – support resolution – October 14, 2025
• Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority – 2026 preliminary budget – October 17, 2025

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Clarington Council will review an Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) that is not a meeting but an information package. It contains various correspondence received by staff for the council's information. No items are scheduled for discussion or decision at this time.

• Frank Street, Bowmanville (between Prince Street and King Street East) – sewer main cleaning and structural lining (Oct 9 2025)
• Minutes from the Bowmanville Business Improvement Area Board of Management meeting (Sept 9 2025)
• Region of Durham correspondence
• Durham Municipalities correspondence
• Provincial/Federal Government and agency correspondence

Clarington Public Library Board - Committees

The agenda for the Clarington Public Library Board meeting on October 7, 2025 contains no listed items. It appears to be a procedural placeholder without substantive agenda entries.

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee met on October 6, 2025 and approved a consent agenda that included multiple contracts, policy changes and a tax proposal. Items approved included an engineering services contract for Concession Road 4 and Liberty Street North, a boiler replacement contract for the Courtice Community Complex, and a waiver of delegated authority for consulting services on a new Operations Depot, Fire Station and Training Facility. The committee also endorsed a proposed Municipal Accommodation Tax and repealed the Volunteer Recognition Program Policy.

• Awarded Ainley Graham & Associates Limited a $308,659.96 contract for Engineering Services for Concession Road 4 Reconstruction & Liberty Street North Improvements
• Awarded Carrier Commercial Services a $395,846.40 contract for boiler replacement at the Courtice Community Complex, with an additional $50,000 funded from the Climate Action Plan Reserve Fund
• Waived the procurement by‑law requirement for consulting services over $100,000 for the new Operations Depot, Fire Station and Training Facility
• Repealed the Volunteer Recognition Program Policy and rescinded resolution GPA-319-11 regarding the Clarington Sports Hall of Fame
• Endorsed the proposed Municipal Accommodation Tax and directed staff to develop a business case and by‑law

The General Government Committee approved the consent agenda and a series of resolutions. It endorsed the proposed Municipal Accommodation Tax, appointed three members to the Orono Business Improvement Area Board, and awarded contracts for engineering services, boiler replacement, and a growth‑management study. The committee also waived procurement approval requirements for a new fire‑station project and repealed the Volunteer Recognition Program policy. All resolutions were carried.

• Approved Consent Agenda (Resolution GG-150-25) – Carried
• Endorsed Municipal Accommodation Tax program and directed staff to develop business case and by‑law (Resolution GG-158-25) – Carried
• Appointed Brad Beckstead, Chad Harmer, and Will Davies to Orono Business Improvement Area Board (Resolution GG-152-25) – Carried
• Awarded Engineering Services contract to Ainley Graham & Associates Limited ($308,659.96) for Concession Road 4 & Liberty Street North (Resolution GG-153-25) – Carried
• Waived procurement approval requirement for consulting services over $100,000 for new Operations Depot, Fire Station, and Training Facility (Resolution GG-154-25) – Carried
• Awarded boiler replacement contract to Carrier Commercial Services ($395,846.40) and approved additional $50,000 funding from Climate Action Plan Reserve Fund (Resolution GG-155-25) – Carried
• Awarded contract to Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. for Growth Management Study (Resolution GG-156-25) – Carried
• Repealed Volunteer Recognition Program Policy and rescinded Sports Hall of Fame resolution (Resolution GG-157-25) – Carried

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) is an electronic package containing correspondence received by staff for Council's information and is not a meeting. No items are being decided at this time. The package includes letters from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, provincial and federal agencies, and miscellaneous correspondences on topics such as winter warming centre hours, community natural gas expansion, automated speed enforcement, senior award deadlines, PFAS firefighting foam, and recycling services.

• Winter Warming Centre – extension of hours (Sept 29, 2025)
• City of Kitchener – postage correspondence (Sept 26, 2025)
• West Lincoln – consultation on future of community natural gas expansion (Sept 26, 2025)
• Town of Midland – opposition to elimination of automated speed enforcement cameras (Sept 25, 2025)
• Minister for Seniors – deadline extension for 2025 Ontario Senior Achievement Award (Sept 29, 2025)

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, and no decisions are being made.

• Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee 2025 Farm Tour
• Municipality of Brighton correspondence regarding Election Reform
• Municipality of St.-Charles and North Bay correspondence regarding NORDS Pilot Program
• City of Dryden correspondence regarding Swim-to-Survive
• Township of Woolwich resolution letter regarding Bill C-61 First Nations Clean Water Act

Clarington Public Library Board

The Clarington Public Library Board will adopt minutes from recent meetings and receive several staff reports, including financial and operations updates. The board will approve the Deaccession List 2025-07 for removal of items from the Museums & Archives collections. A closed session will be held to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual, after which the board will approve any motions made in that session.

• Adoption of minutes from June 26, August 11, and September 11 meetings
• Approval of Deaccession List 2025-07 for removal from Museums & Archives collections
• Closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual
• Presentation thanking Megan Elliott for 19 years of service
• Staff reports: financial report, welcoming spaces report, CEO report, heritage services report, Q2 operations report

Regular Council Meeting

The Council will consider four by‑laws, including the appointment of an interim fire chief, regulation of election signs, use of corporate resources for elections, and an exemption for specific lots. A confidential report will be reviewed to renew the collective agreement with CUPE Local 74 for 2025‑2028. The meeting also includes an appointment to the Diversity Advisory Committee.

• By‑law 2025‑045 – regulate placement of election signs
• By‑law 2025‑046 – adopt Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes policy
• By‑law 2025‑047 – exempt Lots 147‑149 (Registered Plan 40M‑2784) from Part Lot Control
• By‑law 2025‑048 – appoint a Director of Emergency and Fire Services/Interim Fire Chief
• Report LGS‑032‑25 – renewal of collective agreement with CUPE Local 74 (2025‑2028)

The council adopted three by‑laws regulating election signs, corporate resource use and lot control. It approved the appointment of Mariano Perini as interim fire chief and a by‑law to appoint a new Director of Emergency and Fire Services. The council also referred a winter‑warming‑centre hours request to staff, approved a memorial bench for Doug MacCheyne, and adopted the Elect Respect pledge.

• Approved By-law 2025-045 regulating election signs (carried)
• Approved By-law 2025-046 adopting Use of Corporate Resources for Election Purposes Policy (carried)
• Approved By-law 2025-047 exempting Lots 147‑149 from Part Lot Control (carried)
• Approved appointment of Mariano Perini as Interim Fire Chief for up to 24 months (carried)
• Approved By-law 2025-048 appointing Director of Emergency and Fire Services, repealing By-law 2023-017 (carried)
• Referred Winter Warming Centre hours extension request to staff (vote 6‑0)
• Approved memorial bench for Doug MacCheyne in Bowmanville Rotary Park, fee waived, funding source to be determined (vote 6‑0)
• Adopted Elect Respect pledge committing council to respectful discourse (vote 6‑0)

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 Council's information, including updates from other municipalities and business associations.

• Municipality of St. Charles notice of Natural Gas Expansion project cancellation
• Town of Petrolia mandatory firefighter certification requirements for volunteer departments
• Municipality of South Huron proposed amendments to the Resource Recovery and Circular Economy Act
• Newcastle Business Improvement Area (BIA) meeting minutes from July 10, 2025

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee decided on the relocation of the Lambert House as part of the Bowmanville Hospital redevelopment. The body also held public meetings regarding residential development and a temporary sales office on Bowmanville Avenue.

• Approved relocation of the Lambert House to an alternative location on the Hospital property (PDS-041-25)
• Processed application for a temporary sales office at 2494 Bowmanville Avenue (PDS-042-25)
• Discussed Official Plan and Zoning amendments for 100 residential units at 2547 Bowmanville Avenue (PDS-043-25)
• Referred concerns regarding Farewell Heights residents' well water to staff
• Received presentation on Clarington's Planning and Infrastructure Transformation

The committee received a presentation on Clarington's planning transformation and referred a well‑water concern to staff. It approved moving the historic Lambert House to an alternative location on the Bowmanville Hospital property and delegated further relocation steps to the Deputy CAO. The committee also accepted reports on temporary and permanent zoning applications, directing staff to consider public comments and continue processing. The meeting recessed, suspended rules briefly, and adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

• Resolution PD-072-25 – Presentation by Deputy CAO Darryl Lyons received with thanks (Carried)
• Resolution PD-073-25 – Delegation on Farewell Heights well water concerns referred to staff (Carried)
• Resolution PD-074-25 – Approved relocation of the Lambert House to an alternative site on the hospital property; further moves delegated to Deputy CAO (Carried)
• Resolution PD-075-25 – Committee recessed until 6:30 p.m. (Carried)
• Resolution PD-076-25 – Received report on temporary sales office zoning amendment; staff to consider comments and continue processing (Carried)
• Resolution PD-077-25 – Rules suspended to extend Jim McEwen’s delegation by 5 minutes (Carried)
• Resolution PD-078-25 – Received report on 100‑unit development application; staff to consider comments and continue processing (Carried)
• Resolution PD-079-25 – Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m. (Carried)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an information package, not a meeting. Staff will present correspondence from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, and provincial/federal agencies.

• Municipality of Bluewater: Before and After School Programs closure
• Township of Scugog: Scugog Edgerton Road Bridge replacement study
• Region of Durham correspondence
• Durham Municipalities correspondence
• Provincial/Federal Government correspondence

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee approved the five-year action plan for the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan, directing staff to include related capital and operating budget requests and to report annually on progress. The Committee also approved a memorial bench in Bowmanville Rotary Park, allocated about $200,000 for risk‑mitigation fencing at Camp 30, and authorized funding for a commemorative garden and a new deck honoring Marie Hubbard. Finally, new members were appointed to several advisory committees, including Accessibility and Anti‑Black Racism committees.

• Adopt five-year action plan for Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan (Resolution GG-143-25)
• Approve memorial bench in Bowmanville Rotary Park; fee waived and $2,824 funding source to be determined (Resolution GG-135-25)
• Allocate approximately $200,000 from General Capital Reserve for expanded fencing and security at Camp 30 (Resolution GG-142-25)
• Approve $10,000 for Marie Hubbard commemorative garden and up to $120,750 for a deck construction project (Resolution GG-144-25)
• Appoint members to Accessibility, Anti‑Black Racism, Diversity, and Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade committees (Resolution GG-145-25)

The General Government Committee approved the municipal Information Technology Modernization Strategy for 2025‑2027. It also endorsed the five‑year Parks, Recreation and Culture action plan, allocated funds for Camp 30 safety upgrades, and approved a memorial bench in Bowmanville Rotary Park. Additional items included revising the Election Sign By‑law, granting loan‑repayment authority, and appointing members to several advisory committees.

• Endorsed the Information Technology Modernization Strategy 2025‑2027 (carried, 6‑0)
• Approved the five‑year action plan for the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan (carried, 6‑0)
• Directed staff to install expanded collapse‑area fencing at Camp 30 and release approx. $200,000 from the General Capital Reserve (carried)
• Approved installation of a memorial bench in Bowmanville Rotary Park; fee waived, funding source to be determined (carried)
• Approved repeal and replacement of the Election Sign By‑law 2016‑004 (carried)
• Delegated authority to amend the Orono Town Hall loan repayment terms up to a 15‑year period (carried)
• Appointed Jagmeet Kohli to the Accessibility Advisory Committee; Angola Phillips and Tosin Soremekum to the Anti‑Black Racism Advisory Committee; Sandra Kearns to the Bowmanville Santa Claus Parade Committee (carried)
• Referred the Winter Warming Centre funding extension request to staff for coordination with Durham Region (carried, 6‑0)

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council meeting on September 8, 2025 will consider a budget update for the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre and a confidential project update for the same facility. The meeting also includes routine items such as a land acknowledgement, moment of reflection, declaration of interest, and confirmation of a by‑law. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Budget update for South Bowmanville Recreation Centre (Item 5.1, PUB-012-25)
• Confidential project update for South Bowmanville Recreation Centre (Item 6.1, PUB-013-25)
• Confirming By-law (Item 7)

The council approved an additional project budget of $16,560,000 for the South Bowmanville Recreation Centre, to be financed through grants, reserves and a debenture at the Treasurer’s discretion. The Deputy CAO/Treasurer was authorized to split the debenture into phases in consultation with the Region of Durham. The council also approved By‑law 2025‑041 confirming the meeting’s proceedings and adopted a resolution to hold a closed session under the Municipal Act.

• Approved additional $16,560,000 budget for South Bowmanville Recreation Centre (Carried)
• Authorized Deputy CAO/Treasurer to split debenture into phases (Carried)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑041 confirming meeting proceedings (Carried)
• Approved resolution to hold closed session under Municipal Act (Carried)
• Approved recess until 1 p.m. (Carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:34 p.m. (Carried)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an electronic information package (ECCIP) containing correspondence for Council's information. It is not a meeting of Council or Committee, and no decisions are being made.

• Correspondence from the City of Brantford regarding Provincial Scrap Metal Legislation and Bail System Reform
• Minutes from the Bowmanville Business Improvement Area Board of Management meeting dated June 10, 2025

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an electronic information package and not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence received by staff for the information of Council members.

• Proposed amendments to Township of Scugog Official Plan, Zoning By-law, and Site Plan Control Areas By-law for agriculture-related and on-farm diversified uses
• Correspondence from Municipality of Tweed regarding sustainable waste management
• Notice of Motion from Town of Goderich regarding Standing Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry Report
• Correspondence from Minister for Seniors and Accessibility regarding 2025 Ontario Senior Achievement Award

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Council received an Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) for August 15, 2025. The package contains various correspondences for Council’s information and does not constitute a meeting. Items include regional and municipal correspondence, a request from West Nipissing for a glyphosate aerial spraying moratorium, and a proposal for a shared radiocommunication tower at 1595 Prestonvale Rd, Courtice.

• Region of Durham correspondence
• Durham Municipalities correspondence
• Municipality of West Nipissing – request for moratorium on aerial glyphosate spraying
• Township of Armour – governance of Family Health Teams
• Shared Tower Inc. – proposed radiocommunication tower at 1595 Prestonvale Rd, Courtice

Clarington Public Library - Special Board Meeting

The Clarington Public Library Board is holding a special meeting. The board intends to move into a closed session to discuss labour relations, employee negotiations, and property security.

• Closed session regarding labour relations or employee negotiations
• Closed session regarding the security of the property of the Board

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council will consider a motion concerning the Jury Lands Foundation. It will receive an update on the Elexicon financing strategy and review confidential presentations on Elexicon agreement updates, proposed land disposition and proposed property acquisition. The council will also confirm a by‑law before adjourning.

• Motion regarding Jury Lands Foundation (Item 4.1)
• Elexicon Financing Strategy Update 2025 – Report FSD‑026‑25 (Item 4.2)
• Confidential presentation on Elexicon Agreement Update (Item 5.2)
• Proposed Disposition of Land by the Municipality – LGS‑027‑25 (Item 5.3)
• Proposed Acquisition of Property by the Municipality – LGS‑028‑25 (Item 5.4)

The council approved a resolution to build a gated driveway access for the Jury Lands Foundation site in the fall of 2025, using donated materials, in‑kind contributions and funds from the 2023 budget. It also adopted a financing strategy directing the phase‑out of Elexicon dividend and interest revenue from the operating budget in 2026‑2027 and moving future revenue into capital reserve funds. A closed‑session resolution was passed to discuss confidential matters, and a by‑law confirming the special meeting proceedings was approved before adjourning the meeting.

• Approved construction of gated driveway for Jury Lands Foundation (Resolution C-161-25)
• Approved Elexicon financing strategy: phase‑out dividend revenue and move future revenue to capital reserves (Resolution C-162-25)
• Closed session for confidential matters per Municipal Act (Resolution C-163-25)
• Approved By‑law 2025-036 confirming special meeting proceedings (Resolution C-164-25)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 p.m. (Resolution C-165-25)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an information-only meeting where staff present correspondence to council. No decisions are made, and the public cannot speak.

• Region of Durham correspondence on development charges
• Township of Nairn and Hyman letter opposing Niobium Tailings
• Public can speak to items as a delegation

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 correspondence regarding item drop off for Environment Days
• Town of Ajax public notice for Official Plan Review meeting on September 2, 2025
• Municipality of Tweed proposals regarding challenges facing small rural and northern communities
• Kawartha Region Conservation Authority 2024 Audited Financial Statements
• Orono Business Improvement Area meeting minutes from July 21, 2025

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) for July 18, 2025 is an information-only package, not a council meeting. It contains correspondence from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, provincial/federal agencies, and a miscellaneous item. No decisions or votes are recorded; the items are for council’s awareness.

• Notice of Construction – Taunton Road Reconstruction (July 16, 2025)
• Road Resurfacing – Highway 2 (July 16, 2025)
• Elect Respect pledge – Town of Orangeville (July 14, 2025)
• Battery Energy Storage Systems – Village of Burk's Falls (July 15, 2025)
• Combatting anti‑Indigenous discrimination in retail – Ontario Human Rights Commission (July 17, 2025)

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.

• Minutes from Newcastle Business Improvement Area meetings dated May 8 and June 12, 2025

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) for June 27, 2025 provides Council with a set of correspondences for information only. Items include a public notice on proposed road construction on Ganaraska Road (Regional Road 9) and Newtonville Road (Regional Road 18), a response from the Region of Durham to Bill 17, letters from the Town of Ajax on tenant compensation and GO Lakeshore East Express Service, and a request from Environment and Climate Change Canada for feedback on the Federal Plastics Registry Phase 2. No items are scheduled for decision at this time.

• Public Notice – Ganaraska Road (Regional Road 9) and Newtonville Road (Regional Road 18) – proposed road construction
• Region of Durham response to Bill 17, Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025 (2025‑COW‑26)
• Town of Ajax letter – aligning tenant compensation with provincial affordable housing rates
• Town of Ajax letter – GO Lakeshore East Express Service
• Environment and Climate Change Canada request for feedback on Guide to Reporting to the Federal Plastics Registry – Phase 2

Clarington Public Library Board

The Clarington Public Library Board will adopt the minutes from the May 22 meeting and receive several administrative reports. It will approve the Deaccession List for removal of items from the Museums & Archives collections. The board will also endorse a future café space in the Bowmanville Library to be run as a social‑enterprise by a not‑for‑profit partner.

• Adopt minutes of the May 22, 2025 regular library board meeting
• Approve items listed in the Deaccession List 2025‑06 for removal from collections
• Endorse a future café space in Bowmanville Library as a social‑enterprise
• Receive June 2025 Chief Executive Officer report (Admin Report No. A33‑25)
• Receive June 2025 Curator & Manager Heritage Services report (Admin Report No. A34‑25)

Regular Council Meeting

The Council approved a resolution authorizing the CAO to arrange shower access for unsheltered residents at the former tourism building on Liberty Street, with any costs to be passed to Durham Region. It also adopted updates to the User Fee By-law and approved several minutes and consent items. Additionally, the meeting recognized student bursaries and academic excellence awards.

• Resolution C-132-25: authorize agreements for shower access at former tourism building, Liberty Street, with costs passed to Durham Region
• Resolution C-141-25: approve updates to the User Fee By-law (Report FSD-024-25)
• Presentation of two $1,250 Diversity Leadership Student Bursaries to Alina Gregory and Jacob Knaiz
• Awards of Academic Excellence presented to multiple elementary and secondary students
• Adoption of minutes from the May 26, 2025 Council meeting and other committee minutes (consent agenda)

Council suspended its rules to add an agenda item on shower access for unsheltered residents. It then approved a resolution authorizing the CAO to execute agreements for shower facilities, with any costs passed to Durham Region (7‑0 vote). The council also approved the 2024 audited financial statements for several improvement areas and the municipality, and adopted a new by‑law designating 2774 Concession Road 6. All other listed minutes and reports were received or approved as part of the consent agenda.

• Suspended rules to add agenda item on shower access (Resolution C-131-25) – Carried
• Authorized CAO to arrange shower access for unsheltered individuals; costs to be passed to Durham Region (Resolution C-132-25) – Carried 7‑0
• Approved consent agenda items in Section 7 except Item 8.6 (Resolution C-133-25) – Carried
• Adopted minutes from May 26, 2025 council meeting (Resolution C-134-25) – Carried
• Approved 2024 audited financial statements for multiple Business Improvement Areas and the municipality (Resolution C-142-25) – Carried
• Approved By‑law 2025‑026 designating 2774 Concession Road 6 (Resolution C-143-25) – Carried
• Approved By‑law attached to Report FSD‑024‑25 (Resolution C-141-25) – Carried
• Received minutes from various committee and board meetings for information (Resolutions C-137‑25 to C-140‑25) – Carried

Special General Government Committee

The Special General Government Committee will meet on June 23, 2025. The meeting includes a closed‑session segment under Municipal Act 2001 Section 239(3.1) featuring a municipal communications training lecture by Redbrick Communications and a Hallmarks of Hate workshop presented by the Canadian Anti‑Hate Network. No other agenda items are listed.

• Call to Order and Welcome
• Land Acknowledgement Statement
• Declaration of Interest
• Closed‑session presentation: Municipal Communications Training with Redbrick Communications
• Closed‑session presentation: Hallmarks of Hate Workshop by the Canadian Anti‑Hate Network

The committee approved a closed‑session resolution (GG-130-25) to hold a municipal communications training and a hate‑prevention workshop. No other resolutions were passed. The meeting was then adjourned by resolution (GG-131-25).

• Closed‑session training resolution (GG-130-25) carried
• Adjournment resolution (GG-131-25) carried

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This document is an information package of correspondence for Council and is not a meeting. No decisions are being made; it serves as a record of received communications.

• Correspondence from Municipality of Tweed regarding Blue Box Producers
• Correspondence from Prince Edward County regarding Disability Without Poverty
• Correspondence from Town of Bracebridge regarding Road Salt Usage

Special Council Meeting

The Clarington Special Council approved the 2025 Asset Management Plan, adopting the financing option that closes the infrastructure gap and backlog over twenty years and adding the investment to the 2026 budget. The council also received a presentation on the Courtice Transit‑Oriented Community District Energy System and held public meetings on the Draft Soper Hills and Courtice Transit‑Oriented Community secondary plans, directing staff to report back with recommendations. Additional resolutions confirmed the meeting proceedings and adjourned the session.

• Resolution C-123-25: Approval of the 2025 Asset Management Plan and financing strategy (Option 4) to close the annual infrastructure gap and backlog over 20 years, with investment included in the 2026 budget update.
• Resolution C-122-25: Receipt of Ian McVey's presentation on the Courtice Transit‑Oriented Community District Energy System.
• Resolution C-126-25: Public meeting on the Draft Soper Hills Secondary Plan and Official Plan Amendment; staff to report back with a recommendation.
• Resolution C-128-25: Public meeting on the Draft Courtice Transit‑Oriented Community Secondary Plan and Official Plan Amendment; staff to report back with a recommendation.
• Resolution C-129-25: Approval of By‑law 2025-025 confirming the council's proceedings at the special meeting.

The council received and approved the 2025 Asset Management Plan, adopting the recommended financing strategy (Option 4) to close the annual infrastructure gap and backlog over the next twenty years and to include the investment in the 2026 budget. It also received the presentation on the Courtice Transit‑Oriented Community District Energy System and approved several public‑meeting reports and procedural items.

• Resolution C-122-25 – Received presentation on Courtice DES, carried
• Resolution C-123-25 – Approved 2025 Asset Management Plan and financing strategy (Option 4), carried
• Resolution C-125-25 – Committee recess until 7:35 p.m., carried
• Resolution C-126-25 – Received Soper Hills Secondary Plan report, staff to report back, carried
• Resolution C-127-25 – Extended Melissa Whitefield’s delegation for 1 minute, carried
• Resolution C-128-25 – Received Courtice Transit‑Oriented Community plan report, staff to report back, carried
• Resolution C-129-25 – Approved By‑law 2025‑025 confirming council proceedings, carried
• Resolution C-130-25 – Adjourned meeting at 9:23 p.m., carried

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee referred the Camp 30 Cafeteria Heritage Impact Assessment (Report PDS-039-25) to the October 20, 2025 meeting. It extended Gord Henrich’s delegation by two minutes and received two rezoning applications: one for 1,755 residential units and 1,700 m² of retail at 6 Wilmot Creek Drive, and another for 160 residential units on Bennett Road. The Committee also asked staff to report on a temporary easement request under Policy CP-004 and referred a presentation on planning transformation to staff for future consideration.

• Referral of Report PDS-039-25 (Camp 30 Cafeteria HIA) to Oct 20, 2025 meeting
• Extension of Gord Henrich’s delegation by 2 minutes
• Receipt of rezoning application PDS-034-25 for 1,755 units and 1,700 m² retail at 6 Wilmot Creek Drive
• Receipt of rezoning application PDS-033-25 for 160 units at Bennett Road
• Staff to report on temporary easement request per Policy CP-004

The Planning and Development Committee received the Camp 30 Cafeteria Heritage Impact Assessment and voted to refer the report to the October 20, 2025 meeting. It also extended a public delegation by two minutes, accepted several rezoning applications for information only, and referred a planning‑transformation presentation to staff. Additional actions included a request for a road‑policy report, an agenda alteration to consider a heritage designation request, and a formal thanks to the heritage committee delegation.

• Referred Camp 30 Heritage Impact Assessment (Report PDS‑039‑25) to Oct 20, 2025 meeting (6‑0 vote)
• Extended Gord Henrich’s public delegation by 2 minutes (carried)
• Received rezoning report PDS‑034‑25 (6 Wilmot Creek Dr) for information only (carried)
• Received rezoning report PDS‑033‑25 (Bennett Rd) for information only (carried)
• Referred planning transformation presentation to staff for future consideration (carried)
• Requested staff report on Council Policy CP‑004 road closure and conveyance (carried)
• Altered agenda to consider heritage designation report PDS‑035‑25 (carried)
• Accepted heritage committee delegation with thanks (carried)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an information package meeting where staff will present correspondence to Council, including the Invest Durham Annual Report 2024 and an advanced notice for road reconstruction on Taunton Road.

• Invest Durham Annual Report 2024
• Taunton Road reconstruction advanced notice
• Township of McGarry Canada-U.S. resolution
• Township of Black River-Matheson firefighter certification
• Brookhill Secondary Plan Update

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The June 6, 2025 Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) is an informational package, not a meeting. It provides Council with correspondence received from the Region of Durham, Durham municipalities, and other municipal and provincial bodies. No items are selected for discussion or decision at this time.

• Region of Durham correspondence
• Durham Municipalities correspondence
• City of Oshawa comments on Bill 17 – "Protect Ontario by Building Faster and Smarter Act, 2025"
• City of Peterborough correspondence on Bill 6 – Safer Municipalities Act, 2025
• Town of Caledon letter on illegal land use addressed to Premier Ford

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee decided to stop the use of railway whistles at two CN grade level crossings and requested a wider study for 2026. The body also awarded engineering contracts for coastal restoration and street reconstruction.

• Approved whistle cessation at CN grade level crossings on Bennett Road and Cobbledick Road
• Awarded contract to Ausenco Engineering Canada ULC for Graham Creek Jetties and Bond Head Park Beach restoration
• Awarded contract to CIMA Canada Inc. for George Street West and George Street East reconstruction
• Approved noise by-law exemption for Trans-Northern Pipelines Inc. at 3021 Providence Road for July and August 2025
• Postponed elevator loan repayments for Orono Town Hall Board pending a staff report

The General Government Committee approved the cessation of train whistles at the CN rail crossings on Bennett Road and Cobbledick Road and directed staff to prepare a 2026 budget request for a municipality‑wide whistle‑cessation study. It also approved a noise‑bylaw exemption for Trans‑Northern Pipelines, awarded contracts for coastal restoration at Graham Creek and for engineering services on George Street, postponed payment on the Orono Town Hall elevator loan, and rejected a revised travel‑and‑business‑expenses policy.

• Approved whistle cessation at Bennett Road CN rail crossing (Carried)
• Approved whistle cessation at Cobbledick Road CN rail crossing (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare a 2026 budget request for a Clarington‑wide whistle cessation study (Carried)
• Approved noise‑bylaw exemption for Trans‑Northern Pipelines at 3021 Providence Road (Carried)
• Awarded contract to Ausenco Engineering Canada for coastal restoration at Graham Creek Jetties (Carried)
• Awarded contract to CIMA Canada Inc. for engineering services on George Street West and East reconstruction (Carried)
• Postponed payment for the interest‑free elevator loan for Orono Town Hall pending staff report (Carried)
• Motion to adopt revised travel and business expenses policy lost (No: 3, Yes: 2)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) provides staff correspondence and reports for council information only; no decisions are made at this time. Items include a sole‑source procurement for a GO Lakeshore East Extension transit station charge background study, a waste‑to‑energy workplan, a bilateral agreement with the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, a district‑energy business model for Courtice, and a response to Bill 5. Council members may request items for future agenda consideration by the municipal clerk.

• Sole Source Procurement for GO Lakeshore East Extension Transit Station Charge Background Study (2025‑COW‑20)
• Energy from Waste–Waste Management Advisory Committee 2025‑2026 Workplan (2025‑WR‑3)
• MSIFN‑Durham Bilateral Agreement – collaboration with Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation (2025‑COW‑18)
• Courtice Transit‑Oriented Community District Energy System – business model and governance framework (2025‑COW‑19)
• Region of Durham response to Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing the Economy Act (2025‑CG‑7)

Regular Council Meeting

The Council approved the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan and directed staff to include language that Clarington will not host anaerobic digesters. Several by‑law amendments were also adopted, including changes to the Delegation of Authority, Site Alteration, Property Standards, Traffic and Parking, and the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law. The meeting concluded with the confirmation of the Council’s proceedings and an adjournment at 7:30 p.m.

• Adoption of the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan with a prohibition on anaerobic digesters
• Approval of By‑law 2025‑022 amending the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law
• Approval of By‑law 2025‑017 amending the Delegation of Authority By‑law
• Approval of By‑law 2025‑018 amending the Site Alteration By‑law
• Approval of By‑law 2025‑020 amending the Traffic and Parking By‑law

Council received and thanked the Diversity Committee presentation on its 2024 update. The council approved several by‑law amendments (2025‑017, 018, 019, 020, 022, 023, 024) and referred by‑law 2025‑021 back to staff. Council voted 5‑0 to require staff to include language prohibiting anaerobic digesters in the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan.

• Received thanks to Diversity Committee presentation (Resolution C-096-25) – carried
• Approved By-law 2025-017 (Delegation of Authority amendment) – carried
• Approved By-law 2025-018 (Site Alteration amendment) – carried
• Approved By-law 2025-019 (Property Standards amendment) – carried
• Approved By-law 2025-020 (Traffic and Parking amendment) – carried
• Approved By-law 2025-023 (Lot control exemption) – carried
• Approved By-law 2025-022 (Comprehensive Zoning amendment) – carried
• Directed staff to prohibit anaerobic digesters in Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan – carried (5‑0)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) is an electronic collection of correspondence for Council's information and is not a meeting. Council members may request items for future agendas, and the public can speak on ECCIP items as a delegation. The package includes several items of correspondence from regional, municipal, and provincial sources, but no resolutions or votes are scheduled for this session.

• Region of Durham – Monitoring of Growth Trends (2025-INFO-40)
• Town of Ajax – Judicial Capacity and Disclosure Timelines
• Town of LaSalle – Northern Health Travel Grant Program
• Regional Municipality of Halton – Reducing Homelessness and Managing Encampments
• Proposed Shared Tower Inc Radiocommunication Tower, 2340 Durham Regional Hwy 2, Bowmanville

Clarington Public Library Board

The Clarington Public Library Board will hold a closed session to discuss property security and personal matters. It will adopt the minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting and receive several administrative reports. The board will approve the Deaccession List for removal of items from the Museums & Archives collections. Additional reports on the CEO update and Q1 operations will be received for information.

• Closed session to discuss property security and personal matters
• Adoption of minutes from the April 24, 2025 regular meeting
• Approval of the Deaccession List for removal from Museums & Archives collections
• Receipt of the May 2025 Chief Executive Officer report
• Receipt of the 2025 Q1 Operations Report

The Clarington Public Library Board approved its meeting agenda and moved into a closed session to discuss security. It then approved the items from the closed session, accepted consent items, received several administrative reports, and approved the deaccession list for removal from the Museums & Archives collections. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (Motion #LB043-25)
• Moved into closed session to discuss security (Motion #LB044-25)
• Approved motions made in closed session (Motion #LB048-25)
• Received and approved consent items (Motion #LB049-25)
• Received CEO report as information (Motion #LB050-25)
• Approved deaccession list items for removal (Motion #LB051-25)
• Received Q1 operations report as information (Motion #LB052-25)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (Motion #LB053-25)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an electronic information package and not a formal meeting. It contains correspondence received by staff for Council's information, which members may later request to be added to a regular committee agenda.

• Correspondence from Town of Orangeville and Municipality of Chatham-Kent regarding Bill 5
• Resolution from Town of The Blue Mountains regarding provincial tax rates on Ontario-made cider
• Request for 2025 MEA Awards nominations from Municipal Engineers Association
• Correspondence from Linda Gasser and Wendy Bracken regarding Courtice Transit Oriented Community District Energy System

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee adopted the rezoning by‑law (PDS‑020‑25) that will allow 402 residential lots—274 detached dwellings and 128 townhouses—in Courtice and authorized the removal of the (H) Holding Symbol. The Committee also approved staff continuation of the Clarington Waterfront Strategy update (PDS‑024‑25). Additional resolutions extended public delegate times and suspended procedural rules to allow longer public input. The Committee received and recorded the report for the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan (PDS‑021‑25).

• Rezoning to facilitate 402 residential lots (274 detached dwellings, 128 townhouses) in Courtice – PDS‑020‑25
• Approval of the Clarington Waterfront Strategy update – PDS‑024‑25
• Extension of public delegate times for several speakers (Resolutions PD‑036‑25 to PD‑038‑25)
• Suspension of Rules of Procedure to extend each public delegate to 7 minutes – PD‑039‑25
• Acceptance of Report PDS‑021‑25 for the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan

The Planning and Development Committee approved a rezoning by‑law for 402 residential lots in Courtice. It also authorized staff to continue finalizing the Clarington Waterfront Strategy and accepted a statutory public meeting on the Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan. Several resolutions extended public delegate speaking times and suspended procedural rules to allow longer public input.

• Approved rezoning by‑law for 402 residential lots in Courtice (Resolution PD‑033‑25) – carried
• Approved continuation of the Clarington Waterfront Strategy (Resolution PD‑034‑25) – carried (5‑1)
• Approved statutory public meeting for Courtice Waterfront and Energy Park Secondary Plan (Resolution PD‑041‑25) – carried (5‑1)
• Extended Libby Racansky's public delegate time to 3 minutes (Resolution PD‑036‑25) – carried
• Extended Janice Jones's public delegate time to 2 minutes (Resolution PD‑037‑25) – carried
• Extended Melissa Whitefield's public delegate time to 1 minute (Resolution PD‑038‑25) – carried
• Suspended rules to allow 7‑minute public delegate extensions (Resolution PD‑039‑25) – carried
• Suspended rules to extend meeting by 30 minutes (Resolution PD‑042‑25) – carried

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an information package of correspondence for Council's review and is not a meeting. No decisions are being made; however, Council members may request to add items to future committee agendas.

• Minutes from the Newcastle Business Improvement Area meeting dated April 10, 2025
• Minutes from the Ganaraska Region Conservation Authority meeting dated April 17, 2025
• Correspondence from the Region of Durham
• Correspondence from other municipalities
• Provincial and Federal government agency correspondence

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee approved a consent agenda covering several by‑law delegations, policy updates and engineering service contracts for Albert Street, Durham Street and Baseline Road. It also approved renaming the Visual Arts Centre as the Marie Hubbard Visual Arts Centre and allocated $10,000 from the Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve for a commemorative green space. Additional items included appointments to advisory committees, a new business item on downtown CCTV, and a directive for a staff accomplishments report.

• Rename Visual Arts Centre to "Marie Hubbard Visual Arts Centre" and fund $10,000 for a commemorative green space (Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve)
• Award CIMA Canada Inc. contract for Engineering Services on Albert Street and Durham Street Reconstruction
• Award CIMA Canada Inc. contract for Engineering Services on Baseline Road Reconstruction
• Approve 2025 User Fee By‑law update and repeal By‑law 2024‑022
• Appoint members to Anti‑Black Racism Advisory Committee, Diversity Advisory Committee, Newcastle Arena Board, and Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee

The committee approved contracts with CIMA Canada for engineering services on Albert Street/Durham Street and Baseline Road reconstruction. It also approved a user‑fee by‑law update, renamed the Visual Arts Centre and funded a commemorative green space, and made several advisory committee appointments. Staff were directed to report on downtown CCTV installation and to develop an annual staff accomplishments report.

• Approved engineering services contract for Albert Street and Durham Street Reconstruction (CIMA Canada) – carried
• Approved engineering services contract for Baseline Road Reconstruction (CIMA Canada) – carried
• Approved 2025 User Fee By‑law update and repealed By‑law 2024‑022 – carried
• Renamed Visual Arts Centre to "Marie Hubbard Visual Arts Centre of Clarington" and approved $10,000 funding (vote 4‑3) – carried
• Appointed members to Anti‑Black Racism Advisory Committee, Diversity Advisory Committee, Newcastle Arena Board, and Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Management Advisory Committee – carried
• Directed staff to report on progress of downtown Bowmanville CCTV installation (vote 6‑1) – carried
• Directed staff to develop options for an annual staff accomplishments report (vote 7‑0) – carried
• Approved revised Investment Policies CP‑003 and CP‑011 – carried

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an electronic information package containing correspondence for Council's review, not a formal meeting. No decisions were made; the package provides notices and proposals from other municipalities and organizations.

• Proposal from Bowmanville Farmers Market to host Saturday market downtown Bowmanville
• Notice of deck repairs on overhead bridge on Ritson Road South in Oshawa
• Proposal from Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan to end Daylight Savings Time in Ontario
• Resolution from Township of Champlain regarding surveillance monitoring of heavy vehicles in Ontario
• Call for inclusive research from the Town of Parry Sound

Regular Council Meeting

Clarington Council approved several by-laws and infrastructure projects, including a new crosswalk and a requirement for annual attendance reports for Council members. The body also addressed zoning applications for residential developments in Bowmanville.

• Approved up to $30,000 for a Veterans' crosswalk at King Street and Temperance Street
• Approved Zoning By-law amendment for five residential lots in Bowmanville (PDS-016-25)
• Directed staff to provide annual attendance and training reports for each Council member
• Approved By-law 2025-013 to amend the Vehicle-for-Hire By-law
• Received report PDS-017-25 regarding four apartment buildings and 74 townhouses in Bowmanville for further information

The Council approved three by‑laws, including a comprehensive zoning amendment (2025‑015). It also approved the veterans’ crosswalk design and up to $30,000 funding for its installation. A zoning by‑law amendment for five new residential lots (PDS‑016‑25) was approved, and staff were directed to provide an annual attendance report for council members.

• Approved By‑law 2025‑013 (Vehicle‑for‑Hire amendment) – carried
• Approved By‑law 2025‑014 (Council proceedings amendment) – carried
• Approved By‑law 2025‑015 (Comprehensive Zoning By‑law amendment) – carried
• Approved veterans’ crosswalk design and up to $30,000 funding – carried
• Approved Zoning By‑law amendment for five residential lots (PDS‑016‑25) – carried
• Received for information minutes from multiple advisory committees – carried
• Directed staff to provide an annual council attendance report – carried (5‑0 vote)
• Approved By‑law 2025‑016 confirming council proceedings – carried

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Council receives an electronic information package containing various pieces of correspondence from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, and provincial/federal agencies. The package includes a community policing report, a Greener Homes program update, a request for sustainable federal funding for marine search and rescue, a salt management resolution, and notices about local events. No decisions are being made at this time; the items are for Council’s information and may be added to future agendas if members request.

• Durham Regional Police Service Board – 2024 Community Policing Report (April 16, 2025)
• Durham Greener Homes Program Update (2025-COW-17) – April 23, 2025
• Town of Ajax – request for sustainable federal funding for PARA Marine Search and Rescue (April 24, 2025)
• Town of Georgina – Salt Management Resolution Letter (April 2, 2025)
• Photech Environmental Solutions – Household Hazardous Waste Event Notice (April 16, 2025)

Clarington Public Library Board

The Clarington Public Library Board will adopt the minutes from the March 27, 2025 regular meeting and the April 15, 2025 executive committee meeting. It will receive several administrative reports, including the CEO report, the Curator & Manager Heritage Services report, and the 2026 operating and capital budgets, and will approve the 2026 budgets. The board will also issue a letter of support for Ontario Power Generation’s license renewal in Clarington. A closed‑session will be held to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual.

• Adopt minutes of March 27, 2025 regular board meeting and April 15, 2025 executive committee meeting
• Approve the 2026 operating and capital budgets (Administrative Report No. A25-25)
• Issue a letter of support for Ontario Power Generation’s license renewal (Administrative Report No. A26-25)
• Receive CEO report and Curator & Manager Heritage Services report (Administrative Reports No. A23-25 and A24-25)
• Hold closed session to discuss personal matters about an identifiable individual (Confidential Administrative Report No. A27-25)

The Clarington Public Library Board approved its agenda and consent items. It received several administrative reports, approved the 2025 deaccession list, and received the 2026 operating and capital budgets. The Board issued a letter of support for Ontario Power Generation’s license renewal and moved into a closed session, later approving the motions made there. The meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (Motion #LB031-25)
• Approved consent items (Motion #LB032-25)
• Received CEO Report (Motion #LB033-25)
• Approved deaccession list for museum collections (Motion #LB034-25)
• Received 2026 operating and capital budgets (Motion #LB035-25)
• Issued letter of support for OPG license renewal (Motion #LB036-25)
• Moved into closed session (Motion #LB037-25)
• Approved motions made in closed session (Motion #LB038-25)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This document is an electronic information package containing correspondence for Council's information and is not a meeting. No decisions are being made; however, Council members may request to add these items to future committee agendas.

• Correspondence from Saugeen Shores, Tillsonburg, Amherstburg, Kingsville, and Rideau Lakes regarding Strong Mayor Powers
• Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness letter regarding Agricultural System Implementation
• Newcastle Business Improvement Area meeting minutes from March 13, 2025
• Bowmanville Business Improvement Area meeting minutes from March 11 and April 8, 2025

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee will hold public meetings to discuss three zoning and official plan amendments for residential developments in Bowmanville. The body will also consider a heritage designation for a property in Darlington.

• Proposed 4 apartment buildings (9-12 storeys) and 74 townhouses at 2050, 2078, 2098 Green Road and 279 Boswell Drive
• Proposed 7-unit, 3-storey apartment building at 53 Liberty Street North
• Proposed five residential lots at 221 Liberty Street North
• Intent to pursue heritage designation for 2774 Concession Road 6, Darlington
• Confidential discussion regarding OLT Appeal – Eiram Development Ltd.

The Planning and Development Committee approved a heritage designation notice for 2774 Concession Road 6. It altered the agenda to consider a confidential OLT appeal and approved the appeal's recommendations. The committee approved a zoning amendment for five new residential lots and denied a large official‑plan and zoning amendment for four 9‑12‑storey apartment buildings and 74 townhouses.

• Approved intent to pursue heritage designation for 2774 Concession Road 6 (Carried)
• Altered agenda to consider confidential OLT appeal (Carried)
• Approved recommendations of confidential OLT appeal (Carried)
• Received report on 7‑unit, 3‑storey apartment amendment for information only (Carried)
• Approved zoning‑by‑law amendment for five residential lots (PD‑029‑25) (Carried)
• Denied official‑plan and zoning‑by‑law amendment for four 9‑12‑storey apartment buildings and 74 townhouses (PD‑031‑25) (Denied 6‑0)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) for April 11, 2025 is an informational document, not a council meeting. It contains correspondence from the Region of Durham, Durham municipalities, other municipalities, and provincial/federal agencies. Items include a support resolution for the Durham Homelessness Support Line, a motion to amend a prior motion on banning Nazi symbols, and a public notice for watermain construction on Liberty Street (Regional Road 14). No items are selected for discussion or decision at this time.

• Support Resolution #C-156-24 – Durham Homelessness Support Line (Alison Burgess, Director, Communications and Engagement)
• Motion to amend prior motion banning the Nazi Swastika – replace references with “Nazi symbols of hate” (March 27 2025)
• Watermain construction notice – Liberty Street (Regional Road 14) between Pamela Court and Sydel Court
• Correspondence from City of Peterborough – “Use of X” (March 17 2025)
• Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility – 2025 Ontario Senior of the Year announcement

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee approved a lease of the former Tourism Office at 181 Liberty Street South to the Regional Municipality of Durham for use as a Winter Warming Centre for the 2025‑26 season. The Committee also endorsed the Town of Ajax resolution urging federal and provincial action on changes to the International Student Program. Additional items included a presentation on the 2025 Development Charge and Community Benefits Charge by‑law and extensions of delegations for agricultural and college representatives.

• Lease of former Tourism Office, 181 Liberty Street South, to Regional Municipality of Durham for Winter Warming Centre (nominal rent) – Resolution GG-058-25
• Endorsement of Town of Ajax resolution on International Student Program impacts – Resolution GG-063-25
• Presentation on Municipal Wide Development Charge and Community Benefits Charge By‑law – no decision recorded
• Extension of Tom Barrie's delegation by 3 minutes – Resolution GG-059-25
• Agenda alteration to consider IDEA and Accessibility Program Update – Resolution GG-065-25

The committee approved a lease of the former Tourism Office at 181 Liberty Street South to the Regional Municipality of Durham for use as a Winter Warming Centre for the 2025‑26 season. It also endorsed the Town of Ajax’s resolution urging federal and provincial action on international student program changes, and reallocated $100,800 of salary‑redundancy funds to the Future Staffing Reserve Fund. Several delegations were received with thanks and procedural items were carried.

• Approved lease of former Tourism Office for Winter Warming Centre (Resolution GG-058-25, carried)
• Endorsed Ajax resolution on International Student Program changes (Resolution GG-063-25, carried 6‑0)
• Reallocated $100,800 salary redundancy funds to Future Staffing Reserve Fund (Resolution GG-066-25, carried)
• Extended DAAC delegation time by 3 minutes (Resolution GG-059-25, carried)
• Received DAAC delegation with thanks (Resolution GG-060-25, carried)
• Extended Durham College delegation time by 3 minutes (Resolution GG-061-25, carried)
• Altered agenda to consider International Student Program item (Resolution GG-062-25, carried)
• Suspended Rules of Procedure to delay break by 30 minutes (Resolution GG-067-25, carried)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an information package, not a formal meeting, where Council will review correspondence from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, and the provincial/federal government. The package also includes minutes from the Orono Downtown Business Improvement Area and the Waste Management Advisory Committee.

• Region of Durham Correspondence
• Durham Municipalities Correspondence (Town of Whitby)
• Minutes from Orono Downtown Business Improvement Area
• Minutes from Energy From Waste - Waste Management Advisory Committee
• Provincial/Federal Government Correspondence

Special Planning and Development Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and software interface elements. There are no specific decisions, proposals, or discussion items listed.

Clarington Public Library Board

The Clarington Public Library Board will approve the agenda and adopt the minutes from the February 27, 2025 meeting. It will receive a presentation on the CLMA Customer Service Excellence Model. The board will also receive a series of informational reports and correspondence, including updates to the strategic plan, sponsorship strategy, and incident reports. No formal decisions beyond the consent items are listed.

• Presentation – CLMA Customer Service Excellence Model by H. Taghati and J. Gardner
• Adoption of the Minutes of the February 27, 2025 Regular Library Board Meeting
• Receipt of the 2024 Strategic Plan Update
• Receipt of the Corporate Sponsorship Strategy Report
• Receipt of the 2025 Q1 Incidents Report

The Board approved the meeting agenda and consent items, including an article on temporary Saskatoon library closures. It received and approved the Deaccession List 2025-03 for removal from the Museums & Archives collections. Several administrative reports were received for information, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 p.m.

• Approved agenda (Motion #LB023-25) – Carried
• Received Administrative Report No. A18-25 and approved Deaccession List 2025-03 (Motion #LB024-25) – Carried
• Approved consent items, including article on Saskatoon closures (Motion #LB025-25) – Carried
• Received Administrative Report No. A17-25: CEO Report (Motion #LB026-25) – Carried
• Received Administrative Report No. A19-25: Welcoming Spaces Report (Motion #LB027-25) – Carried
• Received Administrative Report No. A20-25: Corporate Sponsorship Strategy Report (Motion #LB028-25) – Carried
• Received Administrative Report No. A21-25: 2025 Q1 Incidents Report (Motion #LB029-25) – Carried
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 p.m. (Motion #LB030-25) – Carried

Regular Council Meeting

The Clarington Council approved its consent agenda, adopted two by‑laws on tax rates (2025‑009) and zoning amendments (2025‑010), and received updates on business fire‑relief initiatives and the municipality’s 2024 Year in Review. Council also considered a motion (C‑068‑25) calling on the Government of Canada to pass legislation banning Nazi symbols. Additionally, staff were directed to return $195,533.89 to the Parks and Recreation Development Charge Reserve Fund while seeking a new dog‑park site in north Bowmanville.

• Resolution C‑068‑25: Motion urging the federal government to ban Nazi symbols and iconography
• By‑law 2025‑009: Adoption of tax‑rate estimates for 2025
• By‑law 2025‑010: Amendment to the Comprehensive Zoning By‑law
• Resolution C‑066‑25: Report on North Bowmanville Dog Park site selection and return of $195,533.89 to reserve fund
• Presentation by Bonnie Wrightman (Clarington Board of Trade) on business fire‑relief initiatives and launch of www.cbot.ca/donate

The Council approved By-law 2025-009 to adopt the 2025 budget estimates and By-law 2025-010 to amend the Comprehensive Zoning By-law. It directed staff to return $195,533.89 to the Parks and Recreation Development Charge Reserve Fund and to seek a new north Bowmanville dog‑park site when municipal land becomes available. A resolution was passed calling on the Government of Canada to legislate a ban on Nazi symbols while allowing sacred use of the swastika. Delegations from the Clarington Board of Trade and the CAO’s Year‑in‑Review presentation were received with thanks.

• Approved By-law 2025-009 (budget estimates) (Carried)
• Approved By-law 2025-010 (zoning amendment) (Carried)
• Resolved to call on the Government of Canada to ban Nazi symbols (6‑0) (Resolution C-068-25)
• Directed staff to return $195,533.89 to the Parks and Recreation Development Charge Reserve Fund and to pursue a new dog‑park location (6‑0) (Resolution C-066-25)
• Received and thanked delegation by Bonnie Wrightman, Clarington Board of Trade (Carried) (Resolution C-051-25)
• Received and thanked CAO Mary‑Anne Dempster’s 2024 Year‑in‑Review presentation (Carried) (Resolution C-052-25)
• Approved consent agenda items, including minutes and by‑laws (Carried) (Resolution C-054-25 onward)
• Received minutes from the Clarington Diversity Committee for information (Carried) (Resolution C-067-25)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This document is an electronic information package containing correspondence for Council's information and is not a meeting. No decisions were made, as the package serves as a distribution of notices and minutes.

• Watermain cleaning and structural lining notices for Parkway Avenue, Bowmanville
• Watermain cleaning and structural lining notices for Parkway Crescent, Bowmanville
• Correspondence from Township of Adjala-Tosorontio regarding additional residential units in the Oak Ridges Moraine
• Minutes from the February 13, 2025, Newcastle Business Improvement Area meeting

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee suspended its rules to add a new business item and approved free parking in downtown Bowmanville until March 31, 2025, while also suspending the Traffic By-law 2014-059 provisions until that date. The committee received and approved reports on three zoning by‑law amendment applications: Fourteen Estates for a detached dwelling in Hampton, Blackthorn Development Corp. for 119 residential units in the Northglen neighbourhood, and WDD International Inc. for 19 detached dwellings in Newtonville. All reports were received for information and the staff were directed to continue processing the applications and advise interested parties of Council’s decisions.

• Resolution PD-016-25: Provide free downtown Bowmanville parking until March 31, 2025 and suspend Traffic By-law 2014-059 provisions.
• Resolution PD-015-25: Suspend rules to add the downtown parking item to the agenda.
• Resolution PD-018-25: Approve zoning by‑law amendment for Fourteen Estates (PDS-012-25) to permit one lot for a detached dwelling in Hampton.
• Resolution PD-019-25: Receive report on Blackthorn Development Corp. (PDS-013-25) for 119 residential units and a partial medium‑density block in Northglen.
• Resolution PD-020-25: Receive report on WDD International Inc. (PDS-014-25) for 19 lots for detached dwellings in Newtonville.

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) for March 14, 2025 is an information-only filing, not a council meeting. It contains correspondence from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, provincial/federal agencies, and local business groups. Council members may request items be placed on a future agenda, but no resolutions or votes are recorded in this package.

• Burketon Station CPKC overhead bridge replacement – Notice of Construction (D2025-58)
• Stand for Canada letter from Mayor Patrick Brown of Brampton (March 7, 2025)
• Resolution No. 2025-76 – Standing for Canada (March 11, 2025)
• Motion to Request Landlord Tenant Reforms from Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury (March 12, 2025)
• Bowmanville Business Improvement Area minutes (February 11, 2025) and sidewalk snow removal letter (February 18, 2025)

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, and no decisions were made.

• Hydro One notice regarding the Durham Kawartha Power Line Project preferred route and community open house
• West Beach Association Annual Report dated February 10, 2025
• Trees for Life Hero Forests campaign overview and correspondence
• City of Sarnia correspondence regarding the federal carbon tax
• Coleman Township motion 25-054 regarding improvements to Highways 11 and 17

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee approved a contract for Downtown Newcastle streetscape improvements and adopted a new Traffic Calming Policy. The body also discussed the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station's 30-year license renewal and heard resident opposition to a proposed cell tower at Tyrone Community Centre.

• Awarded consulting contract for Downtown Newcastle Streetscape Improvements to Brook McIlroy
• Approved the Traffic Calming Policy and supporting documents (Report PUB-003-25)
• Approved mobile signage for Bowmanville Hospital Foundation from May 1 to September 2, 2025
• Directed staff to find a new North Bowmanville dog park site to open in summer 2025
• Requested provincial and federal legislation to favor Canadian bidders in procurements

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

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

• Motion regarding Protecting Canadian Values: Ban the Nazi Swastika in Canada
• City of Woodstock resolution on speeding, distracted driving, and impaired driving
• Minutes from the Orono Downtown Business Improvement Area meeting dated February 20, 2025
• Kawartha Conservation 2025 Operating and Capital Budget

Clarington Public Library Board

The Clarington Public Library Board will approve the agenda and adopt the minutes from the January 23, 2025 regular meeting. It will approve consent items including a memorandum on CLMA financial statements and a maker's space pricing memorandum. The board will receive several administrative reports covering the CEO update, heritage services, strategic plan deliverables, Buy Canadian initiative, fourth‑quarter operations, and a draft service level agreement. New business includes a verbal update on the OLA Super Conference Library Board Trustee Boot Camp highlights.

• Adopt the January 23, 2025 regular board meeting minutes
• Approve the CLMA financial statements memorandum
• Review the maker's space pricing memorandum
• Receive multiple administrative reports (CEO, heritage services, strategic plan, Buy Canadian, operations, SLA draft)
• Discuss OLA Super Conference Library Board Trustee Boot Camp highlights (verbal)

Regular Council Meeting

Council heard a presentation regarding a rezoning and subdivision amendment for 22 townhouse units in the Northglen neighbourhood of Bowmanville. The body also approved several zoning and highway by-laws and updated terms of reference for diversity advisory committees.

• Report PDS-007-25: Rezoning and subdivision amendment for 22 townhouse units on Kenneth Cole Drive
• By-law 2025-004: Establishing certain lands as public highways
• By-law 2025-005: Amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63
• By-law 2025-006: Amendment to Comprehensive Zoning By-law 84-63
• Report CAO-003-25: Updated Terms of Reference for Diversity Advisory and Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committees

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an information package, not a meeting. Council will review correspondence from the Region of Durham, other municipalities, and provincial/federal agencies.

• Town of Ajax: Impacts of International Student Program changes
• Township of Uxbridge: Buy Canadian Policy
• Municipality of Northern Peninsula: Cell towers and tow hook mandates
• City of Toronto: Request for Expression of Interest for residual waste services

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Council will review an Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) containing various correspondences received by staff. The package includes items from the Region of Durham, Durham municipalities, other municipalities, provincial/federal agencies, and a Hydro One funding notice. No items are scheduled for decision at this time; any item that council wishes to consider must be submitted to the clerk by the deadline.

• Region of Durham correspondence
• Durham Municipalities correspondence
• Other Municipalities correspondence
• Provincial / Federal Government and their Agency correspondence
• Hydro One funding notice for the 2025 Energizing Life Community Fund

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee approved a rezoning application and Zoning By-law Amendment for 12 residential lots at 3187 Middle Road in Bowmanville. It also approved a rezoning and draft plan amendment for 22 townhouse units on Kenneth Cole Drive. The report for 464 residential units in the Bowmanville Major Transit Station Area was referred back to staff, and a confidential property acquisition was discussed in closed session.

• Approval of rezoning and Zoning By-law Amendment for 12 residential lots at 3187 Middle Road (PDS-008-25)
• Approval of rezoning and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 22 townhouse units on Kenneth Cole Drive (PDS-007-25)
• Referral of report PDS-005-25 (464 residential units in Bowmanville Major Transit Station Area) back to staff
• Closed‑session discussion of confidential property acquisition LGS-007-25
• Extension of public meeting delegation time by 2 minutes for Stylux Bowmanville application (PDS-009-25)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an electronic information package and not a formal meeting. It contains correspondence received by staff for the information of Council members.

• Region of Durham Department Name Change
• City of Pickering Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
• Town of Cobourg Municipal Restructuring Study
• Peterborough County resolution regarding proposed U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods
• Kawartha Conservation 2024 Annual Report

General Government Committee

The General Government Committee endorsed population and employment forecasts for a 2025 Development Charge Study. The body also approved budget implementation steps and awarded a contract for heavy equipment.

• Awarded $1,090,874.25 contract to Green Tractors Inc. for three tractor mowers
• Endorsed population and employment forecasts for the 2025 Development Charge Study
• Approved the 2025 Budget Update Implementation (Report FSD-003-25)
• Approved by-law for Assumption of Road Widenings 2025
• Referred North Bowmanville Dog Park site selection to the March 3, 2025 meeting

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an electronic information package and not a formal meeting. It contains correspondence for Council's information, including regional strategic plans and reports.

• Durham Region’s 2025-2035 Strategic Plan
• Durham Active Transportation Committee 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Workplan
• Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Workplan
• Durham Environment and Climate Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Report and 2025 Workplan
• Orono Downtown Business Improvement Area meeting minutes from January 16, 2025

Regular Council Meeting

Council approved Official Plan Amendment 136 and the Bowmanville East Urban Centre Secondary Plan, including updated Urban Design Guidelines. The body also approved a new by-law to regulate open-air burning and recreational fires.

• Approval of Official Plan Amendment 136 to update the Bowmanville East Urban Centre Secondary Plan
• Amendment to include 37-39 Scugog Street in Subsection 6.8.4. e) of the Secondary Plan
• Approval of By-law 2025-002 to regulate open-air burning
• Requirement that recreational burns be at least 7.5m from property lines, fences, and structures
• Restriction of recreational burns to between 10:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m.

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.

• Woolwich Township correspondence regarding Election Advocacy and Preparation
• City of Peterborough correspondence regarding Bill 242 Safer Municipalities Act
• Bowmanville BIA meeting minutes from January through November 2024
• Bowmanville BIA meeting minutes from January 14, 2025

Clarington Public Library Board

The Clarington Public Library Board approved the draft 2025 operating budget and the 2025‑2027 capital budget. The Board also approved changing the regular meeting start time to 5:30 p.m. Additional items included receiving a maker‑space annual update, adopting revised library policies, and adopting minutes from prior meetings.

• Approval of the draft 2025 operating budget and 2025‑2027 capital budget
• Approval of board meeting start time change to 5:30 p.m.
• Adoption of minutes from the November 28, 2024 regular meeting and January 6, 2025 executive committee meeting
• Receipt of Maker Space – Annual Update report
• Approval of revised library policies outlined in the policy summary report

Planning and Development Committee

The Planning and Development Committee met on January 20, 2025 to consider two applications for zoning by‑law amendments and draft plans of subdivision. The applications seek to permit 285 residential units at 2499 Nash Road and neighboring addresses, and 187 units at 2547 Bowmanville Avenue, with staff instructed to accept the reports for information and continue processing. Public meetings were held where presenters and members of the public voiced concerns about traffic, infrastructure, and environmental impacts.

• PDS‑003‑25 – zoning amendment and draft plan for 285 units at 2499 Nash Rd, 2538 & 2494 Bowmanville Ave
• Resolution PD‑001‑25 – report received for information; staff to consider public and council comments
• PDS‑004‑25 – zoning amendment and draft plan for 187 units at 2547 Bowmanville Ave
• Resolution PD‑002‑25 – report received for information; staff to consider public and council comments
• Public meetings included presentations by Libby Racansky, Jim Derlatka, Thorsten Koseck, and The Biglieri Group, raising concerns about traffic, infrastructure and wetlands

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an electronic information package containing correspondence for Council's review and is not a meeting. No decisions are being made; however, Council members may request to add items to future committee agendas.

• Township of Brock pre-budget submission regarding Ontario primary healthcare staff recruitment and retention

General Government Committee

The committee is meeting to review financial reorganizations, alternative revenue sources, and an economic development action plan. Members will also discuss the 2025 budget update and a proposal for an Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee.

• Reserve and Reserve Fund Reorganization (FSD-001-25)
• Whistle cessation at CN Rail grade level crossings at Bennett Road and Cobbledick Road (PDS-001-25)
• Economic Development Action Plan (CAO-001-25)
• Open Air Burn By-law Addendum (PUB-002-25)
• Proposed creation of Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee

Special Council Meeting

The Special Council will consider approving amendments to the 2025 Budget Update and may shorten the time allowed for that update. It will also adopt a Land Acknowledgement Statement, complete a Declaration of Interest, and confirm a by‑law. The meeting includes standard procedural steps such as Call to Order and Adjournment.

• Approval of amendments and/or shortening the time period for the 2025 Budget Update
• Adoption of a Land Acknowledgement Statement
• Completion of a Declaration of Interest
• Confirmation of a by‑law
• Call to Order and Adjournment (procedural items)

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

The Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP) dated January 10, 2025 is an information package, not a council meeting. It contains correspondence from the Region of Durham, Durham municipalities, other municipalities, and provincial/federal agencies. Items include letters on homelessness encampments, a support letter for the Children’s Aid Society, and a motion opposing provincial cycling‑lane legislation. Council members may request any of these items for future agenda consideration.

• Region of Durham correspondence
• Durham Municipalities correspondence
• Municipality of Chatham‑Kent – Reducing Homelessness Managing Encampments (December 10, 2024)
• City of Woodstock – Letter of Support for Children’s Aid Society and Child Welfare Agencies (January 8, 2025)
• Town of Aylmer – Motion to Oppose Provincial Legislation on Cycling Lanes (January 9, 2025)

Clarington Public Library Board - Committees

The Clarington Public Library Board Committee meeting is scheduled for January 6, 2025. The agenda provided contains no listed items or decisions. The meeting appears to be procedural with no specific proposals recorded.

Electronic Council Communications Information Package (ECCIP)

This is an electronic information package and not a meeting of Council or Committee. It contains correspondence received by staff for the information of Council members.

• Municipality of Kincardine correspondence regarding property taxation implications for electricity industry properties
• City of Vaughan endorsement of a feasibility study for Highway 407
• City of Toronto declaration of a Paid-Plasma-Free Zone