Special Council Meeting

THAT Report RC-14/20 of Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services, be received for information; AND THAT Council delay the Arena re-opening plan.

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge direct staff to bring back a report regarding the re-opening of the Uxbridge Arena to the regular meeting of the General Purpose of October 5, 2020.

THAT Report CL-21/20 of Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk be received for information; AND THAT Council continue to meet virtually until the end of December, 2020; AND THAT Council agree that meetings will be held either virtually or in-person and not a combination of both due to the difficulty with logistics; 4. AND THAT the public not be permitted to attend in person and instead continue to utilize the virtual/phone option or watch via the live-stream of participating in Council/Committee meetings; 5. AND THAT the night meeting for the remainder of the 2020 meeting cycle be changed to daytime meetings; 6. AND THAT the Township of Uxbridge Procedural By-law be amended accordingly to permit electronic participation during all meetings open to the public and in-camera sessions outside of a declared emergency; 7. AND THAT if a requirement for a night meeting is necessary that staff schedule as required. Amending motion 8. AND THAT Council is taking this approach to provide transparency and accountability to the public and investigate other opportunities.

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 10:31 a.m. to discuss the following matters:

THAT Council rise from In-Camera at 11:51 a.m.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2020-091, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of its special meeting of Council of September 2, 2020 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law No. 2020-091 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.

THAT Report RC-14/20 of Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services, be received for information; AND THAT Council of the Township of Uxbridge delay the Arena re- opening plan.

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge direct staff to bring back a further report regarding the re-opening of the Uxbridge Arena to the regular meeting of the General Purpose of October 5, 2020.

THAT Council of the Township of Uxbridge endeavour to provide transparency and accountability to the public by thoroughly investigating other opportunities with respect to holding hybrid Council and Committee meetings that would permit both in person and virtual attendance at meetings.

5 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 10:31 a.m. to discuss the following matters: 16.1 9:15 a.m. - The receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor- client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.

THAT Council rise from In-Camera at 11:51 a.m. with nothing to report.