The Uxbridge Record

Council Meeting

February 28, 2022

Who was there

Present (5): Dave Barton, Pam Beach, Bruce Garrod, Willie Popp, Todd Snooks

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (29 motions)

26 carried, 3 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge direct that Dionysios Stelatos and Krista Brown enter into a Demolition Agreement with respect to the demolition of the existing home at 5820 Concession 3, Goodwood once the new home is built and occupancy has been granted including the required security deposit.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge refer the request of PFlag Durham to install Pride Banners on the corner of Toronto Street and Brock Street for the month of June 2022 to the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Working Group for consideration and a report.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council of February 14, 2022 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Highet
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry regarding the o utbreak of LDD Moth (previously known as the Gypsy Moth) be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Beach
Referred
THAT correspondence from the Township of Limerick regarding Gypsy Moth Concentration and Control Measures be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding Housing Affordability Task Force Report be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding Regional Budget By-laws passed by Regional Council on February 23, 2022 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville regarding the p roposed regulatory changes for the beneficial reuse of excess soil at pits and quarries in Ontario be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Beach
Referred
THAT Report CL-07/22, as amended, of Josh Machesney, Deputy Clerk, on behalf of the Climate Adaptation and Transition Committee, be received for information; AND THAT Council approve the letter entitled “Vehicle Idling GHG Emissions from Drive Through Operations” attached as Attachment ‘A’; AND THAT Council direct the Climate Adaptation and Transition Committee to distribute the letter to local businesses with active drive through and pick up operations; AND THAT Council direct the Climate Adaptation and Transition Committee to report back in Q4 2022 with an update on this anti-idling drive through initiative.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge direct that the draft election sign by-law be amended to include a provision to prohibit candidates and registered third parties from placing election signs outside of the ward in which they are running or supporting/opposing a candidate.
Moved by Councillor Ruona, seconded by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge direct that the draft election sign by-law be amended to include a provision to permit election signs to be placed in front of municipal properties in the Township of Uxbridge with the exception of Town Hall.
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge direct that the cost for an Election Sign Permit Fee be established at $250.00.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Ruona
Carried
THAT Report CL-05/22, as amended, of Josh Machesney, Deputy Clerk, be received for information; AND THAT Staff be directed to bring forth an amendment to the Fee By-law for the Election Sign Permit Fee; AND THAT Staff be directed to bring forth the draft Election Sign By-law (Schedule ‘B’ to this report), as amended, to the March 28 th , 2022 regular meeting of Council for approval.
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT Report DS-04/22 of Kyle Rainbow, Director, Development Services, be received for information; AND THAT staff be directed to issue a sign permit for a third sign at the 1 Brock Street West premises.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Report DS-05/22 of Kyle Rainbow, Director of Development Services be received for information; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge recommend to the Region of Durham Land Division Committee that the Township has no objection to the approval of Applications LD 023/2022 and LD 024/2022 subject to the following conditions: THAT the owner/applicant satisfy the Township of Uxbridge financially and/or otherwise, including, but not limited to, cash-in-lieu of parkland and any costs incurred by the Township during the review and approval of this application; and, AND THAT the owner/applicant ensure that the affected parcels satisfy any applicable requirements of the Township of Uxbridge Zoning By-law 81-19, as amended, and that the applicant shall provide the Township with written confirmation signed by an O.L.S. that the lots conform with the Township of Uxbridge Zoning By-law 81-19, as amended. AND THAT the owner/applicant apply for a minor variance to support the insufficient lot area and any other non-conforming property standards identified through the confirmation by an O.L.S above, and that the final approval of the proposed severance shall be conditional on the approval of such minor variance application.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Ruona
Carried
THAT Report DS-06/22, as amended, of Kyle Rainbow, Director, Development Services regarding Brookfield Residential (Ontario) Limited – Elgin Park Drive Plan of Subdivision/Condominium, Request for Reduction in Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland and Partial Refund be received for information; AND THAT Council direct that the Township Treasurer issue a refund of cash in lieu of parkland payments to Brookfield Residential (Ontario) Limited in the amount of $51,915.00; AND THAT the refund of the CIP would be provided upon completion of the projects to the Township's satisfaction.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law Nos. 2022-014 to 2022-019 and the same be read a first and second time.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT By-law Nos. 2022-014 to 2022-019 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support the Township hosting a Registration/Information event at the Uxbridge Arena; AND THAT the rent for the Community Centre Hall be waived.
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT, in accordance with Section 239 (2) of the Municipal Act, the Council of the Township of Uxbridge resolve into an ‘In Camera’ session at 1:01 p.m. to discuss the following matters:
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Highet
Carried
THAT Council rise from In-camera at 2:35 p.m. with business to report.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT Report CL-08/22 of Laura Rupprecht, Clerk’s Assistant be received for information; AND THAT Council appoint Lisha Van Nieuwenhove and Craig Leslie Mantle to the Museum Advisory Committee. AND THAT a ‘letter of thanks’ be sent to Elaine Leigh and Rob Ashton.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2022-020 , being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of its regular meeting of Council of February 28, 2022 and the same be read a first and second time.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT By-law No. 2022-020 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
6 THAT correspondence from the Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville regarding the proposed regulatory changes for the beneficial reuse of excess soil at pits and quarries in Ontario be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Beach
Referred
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge direct that the draft election sign by-law be amended to include a provision to prohibit candidates and registered third parties from placing election signs 7 outside of the ward in which they are running or supporting/opposing a candidate.
Moved by Councillor Ruona, seconded by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT Report DS-04/22 of Kyle Rainbow, Director, Development Services, be received for information; 8 AND THAT staff be directed to issue a sign permit for a third sign at the 1 Brock Street West premises.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
9 THAT Report DS-06/22, as amended, of Kyle Rainbow, Director, Development Services regarding Brookfield Residential (Ontario) Limited – Elgin Park Drive Plan of Subdivision/Condominium, Request for Reduction in Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland and Partial Refund be received for information; AND THAT Council direct that the Township Treasurer issue a refund of cash in lieu of parkland payments to Brookfield Residential (Ontario) Limited in the amount of $51,915.00; AND THAT the refund of the CIP would be provided upon completion of the projects to the Township's satisfaction.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support the Township hosting a Registration/Information event at the Uxbridge Arena; 11 AND THAT the rent for the Community Centre Hall be waived.
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried

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