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Council Minutes

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Council Members (in Chambers or MS Teams) | Members of the Public (MS Teams)
Members Present:
  • Mayor A. Foster, 
  • Councillor G. Anderson, 
  • Councillor R. Hooper, 
  • Councillor J. Jones, 
  • Councillor J. Neal, 
  • Councillor C. Traill, 
  • and Councillor M. Zwart
Staff Present:
  • G. Acorn, 
  • S. Brake, 
  • R. Maciver, 
  • T. Pinn, 
  • M. Chambers, 
  • J. Gallagher, 
  • R. Windle, 
  • M. Perini, 
  • and M. Dempster

Mayor Foster called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.

Councillor Anderson led the meeting in a moment of reflection.

Councillor Anderson recited the Land Acknowledgement Statement.

Mayor Foster declared a direct interest in Item 8.1 - Frank Cerisano, Chief Executive Officer, Bowmanville Hospital Foundation, Regarding Request for Signage for Bowmanville Hospital Foundation and Item 8.1.1 - Memo-020-22 Communications Item 8.1, Request of Bowmanville Hospital Foundation for Mobile Sign Locations on Public Properties for the We Care, We Can Awareness Campaign.

Members of Council announced upcoming community events and matters of community interest.

  • Resolution #C-101-22
    Moved byCouncillor Anderson
    Seconded byCouncillor Hooper

    That the minutes of a regular meeting dated April 4, 2022, be approved.

    Carried
  • Suspend the Rules

    Resolution #C-102-22
    Moved byCouncillor Anderson
    Seconded byCouncillor Jones

    That the Rules of Procedure be suspended to add Ievgeniia Mangones, as a delegation to the Agenda regarding the Durham Ukrainian Relief Committee.

    Carried

Ievgeniia Mangones, UCC Durham Region Branch, was present regarding the Durham Ukrainian Relief Committee. Ievgeniia made a verbal presentation to accompany an electronic presentation.  I. Mangones provided details on the situation in Ukraine and explained that there are many Ukrainian "newcomers" who are settling in Durham Region and require assistance to integrate quickly and safely.  Ievgeniia highlighted the current structure and various branches of the Relief Committee and how they are assisting the newcomers. I. Mangones advised the Members of Council that they have created a website and provided an overview which included how to volunteer and donate. Ievgeniia highlighted the needs of the Committee.  I. Mangones concluded by thanking the Members of Council for their support and answered questions.

  • Resolution #C-103-22
    Moved byCouncillor Anderson
    Seconded byCouncillor Hooper

    That the delegation of Ievgeniia Mangones, UCC Durham Region Branch, regarding the Durham Ukrainian Relief Committee, be referred to staff to determine how the Municipality of Clarington can assist and to investigate possible ways to coordinate with the Region of Durham.

    Carried
  • Resolution #C-106-22
    Moved byCouncillor Zwart
    Seconded byCouncillor Hooper

    That the recommendations contained in the Audit and Accountability Minutes dated April 7, 2022, be approved on consent.

    Carried

This matter was considered during item 9.2.1 of the Minutes of the Audit and Accountability Committee dated April 7, 2022.

  • Resolution #C-107-22
    Moved byCouncillor Anderson
    Seconded byCouncillor Zwart

    That the recommendations contained in the General Government Committee Minutes of April 11, 2022 be approved on consent.

    Carried
  • Resolution #C-108-22
    Moved byCouncillor Anderson
    Seconded byCouncillor Neal

    That the recommendations contained in the Planning and Development Committee Minutes of April 25, 2022 be approved on consent, with the exception of items 8.1 8.1.1, 9.1 and 9.3.

    Carried
  • Mayor Foster declared a direct interest in Item 8.1 - Frank Cerisano, Chief Executive Officer, Bowmanville Hospital Foundation, Regarding Request for Signage for Bowmanville Hospital Foundation and Item 8.1.1 - Memo-020-22 Communications Item 8.1, Request of Bowmanville Hospital Foundation for Mobile Sign Locations on Public Properties for the We Care, We Can Awareness Campaign as a member of his family is doing work for the Foundation.


    Councillor Anderson assumed the chair and Mayor Foster refrained from discussion and voting on the matter.

    Item 8.1 - Frank Cerisano, Chief Executive Officer, Bowmanville Hospital Foundation, Regarding Request for Signage for Bowmanville Hospital Foundation

    Item 8.1.1   Memo-020-22 Communications Item 8.1, Request of Bowmanville Hospital Foundation for Mobile Sign Locations on Public Properties for the We Care, We Can Awareness Campaign

    Resolution #C-109-22
    Moved byCouncillor Neal
    Seconded byCouncillor Hooper

    The request of the Bowmanville Hospital Foundation We Care, We Can Awareness Month Campaign to locate mobile signs on the following publicly owned lands be approved for the following locations:

    Bowmanville:

    Liberty & Baseline – at Tourism property

    King St between the CP Rail and Bowmanville Ave.

    Newcastle:

    King Avenue (north side) between Massey Drive and Given Road

    Newcastle Public Library (Joseph Atkinson Parkette)

    Fire Hall Property

    Courtice:

    Corner of Highway 2 and Trulls Rd. (north side) Trulls Road Parkette  

    Community Services Facilities:

    Courtice Community Complex

    Garnet B. Rickard Recreation Complex

    Diane Hamre Complex

    South Courtice Arena;

    That the approval be in accordance with the following provisions:

    • Mobile signs must maintain a minimum 1 metre setback from any road allowance and cannot be located within any portion of a visibility triangle;
    • A visibility triangle is defined as the triangular space area of land abutting a road allowance or driveway that is required to be kept free of obstructions that could impede the vision of a pedestrian or the driver of a motor vehicle exiting onto or driving on the street. The visibility triangle adjacent to the street shall be the area enclosed by each of the street lines measured to a point 7.5 metres back from the intersection of the street lines, and a diagonal line drawn between these two points. The visibility triangle for a driveway shall be the area enclosed by the line along the limits of the driveway measured to a point 3.0 metres back from the intersection of the street lines and the limits of the driveway, and a diagonal line drawn between these two points;
    • The maximum size of a mobile sign is 3.0 square metres; and
    • Mobile signs are not allowed to have fluorescent lettering or backgrounds;

    That the permits and fees be waived for this request;

    That the approval be for the duration of six weeks, May 15 to June 30, 2022; and

    That the application and permit fee required under By-law 2009-123 for the mobile sign to be placed on the lawn of the Bowmanville Hospital property (Liberty St. S between Prince St. and Queen St.) also be waived.

    Carried

    Mayor Foster returned to the meeting and assumed the chair.


  • Item 9.1 - PDS-020-22 Agreement for Small Sewer Systems Inspection by Durham Region Health Department

    Resolution #C-110-22
    Moved byCouncillor Traill
    Seconded byCouncillor Hooper

    That Report PDS-020-22, and any related delegations or communication items, be received for information.

    That the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute, on behalf of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington, an agreement with the Regional Municipality of Durham, allowing for the ongoing administration of the Building Code Act and the Ontario Building Code, as it relates to the enforcement of small capacity sewage systems; and

    That a copy of report PDS-020-22 and Council’s resolution be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of Durham.

    Carried
  • Item 9.3 - FSD-020-22 Clarington Waterfront Strategy Report

    Resolution #C-111-22
    Moved byCouncillor Neal
    Seconded byCouncillor Jones

    That Staff be directed to cancel the Request for Proposal (RFP) referenced in Report FSD-020-22; and


    That Staff be directed to re-issue and the RFP for the Waterfront Strategy Report consultant services to focus on the Bowmanville Harbour.

    Referred
  • Resolution #C-112-22
    Moved byCouncillor Neal
    Seconded byCouncillor Anderson

    That the foregoing Resolution #C-111-22, be Referred to Staff to report back to the May 16, 2022, Planning and Development Committee meeting to include, in the Terms of Reference, a special focus on the Bowmanville Waterfront and report on the additional resources needed in order to accomplish this.

    Carried

This matter was considered during item 9.3 of the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee dated April 25, 2022.

This matter was considered during item 9.3 of the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee dated April 25, 2022.

  • Resolution #C-113-22
    Moved byCouncillor Traill
    Seconded byCouncillor Hooper

    That Item 10.1, ADR Chambers Ombuds Office for the Municipality of Clarington - Annual Report 2021, be received for information. 

    Carried
  • The following Resolution #C-092-22 referred from the April 4, 2022 Council Meeting was before Council, and was withdrawn by the mover:


    That Staff be directed to complete the future connection for the Farewell Creek trail near Darlington Blvd. in 2022.

  • Resolution #C-114-22
    Moved byCouncillor Neal
    Seconded byCouncillor Jones

    Whereas, construction of the Phase 2A section of the Farewell Creek recreational trail in Courtice is currently on-going;

    And Whereas the construction access to the trail from 43 Darlington Boulevard will in the future become an important connection to the Farewell Creek recreational trail system for the residents of west Courtice;

    And Whereas it can be expected that the construction access will be regularly used by residents following the completion of the Phase 2A Farewell Creek recreational trail;

    Now therefore it be resolved:

    1. That, as an interim trail improvement measure, Staff of the Public Works Department be directed to upgrade the construction access with the completion of the Phase 2A trail work using a crushed stone surface at an estimated cost of $5,000.
    2. That the final completion of this trail connection be included in the final site plan design for any development of the abutting residential land, and proceed at the same time as the development of the residential land.
    3. That Staff proceed with the design for the final Phase 2B section of the Farewell Trail system with an anticipated 2023-2024 construction / funding reimbursement cycle.
    4. That all interested parties be notified of Council’s decision.
    Carried
  • Councillor Neal inquired about the Region of Durham recently adopting a resolution regarding electric kick scooters and raised concerns over the scooters in the downtown areas of the Municipality.

    Resolution #C-116-22
    Moved byCouncillor Neal
    Seconded byCouncillor Jones

    That Staff report back on the Electric Kick Scooters referenced in the Durham of Region report (Durham Region Report 2022-COW-9) and corresponding by-law.

    Carried
  • Closed Session

    Resolution #C-117-22
    Moved byCouncillor Neal
    Seconded byCouncillor Jones

    That, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, 2001, as amended, the meeting be closed for the purpose of discussing a matter that deals with personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees.

    Carried

    The meeting resumed in open session at 8:32 p.m.

    Mayor Foster advised that one item was discussed in “closed” session in accordance with Section 239(2) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and no resolutions were passed.


  • Resolution #C-118-22
    Moved byCouncillor Neal
    Seconded byCouncillor Hooper

    That leave be granted to introduce By-law 2022-026, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the Council of the Municipality of Clarington at a regular meeting held on the 2nd day of May, 2022; and

    That the said by-law be approved.

    Carried
  • Resolution #C-119-20
    Moved byCouncillor Hooper
    Seconded byCouncillor Neal

    That the meeting adjourn at 8:36 p.m.

    Carried