Council Meeting

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of June 12, 2023 be approved.

THAT correspondence from the City of Quinte West regarding Legislative Amendments to Improve Municipal Codes of Conduct and Enforcement be received for information.

THAT correspondence from Paul Pittana on behalf of Marina D'Andrea regarding Request for Relief of Minor Variance Fee - Ballinger Way be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT correspondence from Karolina Sullivan regarding a r equest for Relief of Minor Variance Fee - Ballinger Way be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT correspondence from Rava Lee regarding a r equest for review of By-law 2013-168, Prohibited Animal By-law regarding keeping backyard ducks be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding recommendations for appointments to the Environment and Climate Advisory Committee be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding Notice of Passing of a New Regional Development Charges By-law; Amendments to GO Transit Development Charges By-law; and Amendments to Regional Transit Development Charges By-law, File F32 be received for information.

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting of June 19, 2023 be endorsed.

THAT Report TR-21/23 of Susan Straughan, Tax Collector, be received for information; AND THAT Council approve the report relating to applications under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act; AND THAT Council authorizes the Tax Collector to adjust the tax accounts accordingly.

THAT Report DS 19/23 of Jennifer Beer, Permits & Approvals Analyst re the processing of Temporary Patio Applications for restaurants in 2023 be received for information; AND THAT any restaurant owner may apply through the Township’s e-permitting platform for a Temporary Patio for the 2023 season following the previous application process, free of any temporary patio application fees, with successful applicants that meet all the required regulations being granted a temporary patio permit provided that Development Services, the Uxbridge Fire Department and any other authority’s comments are satisfied; AND THAT Council direct Development Services Staff to work with current restaurant owners to ensure they are in compliance for the 2023 season; AND THAT Council direct that Development Services finalize a Temporary Patio Policy to be approved by Council for the 2024 patio season including parameters of applicable fees to be imposed.

THAT Report DS-33/23 of Kyle Rainbow, Director of Development Services regarding Land Division Application comments for 210 Brock St W be received for information; AND THAT the Township of Uxbridge recommend to the Region of Durham Land Division Committee that the Township has no objection to the approval of Application LD092/2021 subject to the following conditions: 1.The owner/applicant satisfy the Township of Uxbridge financially and/or otherwise, including, but not limited to, any costs incurred by the Township during the review and approval of this consent application; 2.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. Where compliance is not achieved, the severance shall be conditional on approval of a minor variance. 4.The applicant shall enter into a consent agreement with the Township of Uxbridge in accordance with Section 53 of the Planning Act, including approval by the Township of plans showing the locations of buildings and structures in relation to buildings on abutting lots, as well as drawings including plan, elevation and cross-section views, as well as addressing any stormwater management and grading requirements. In addition, this agreement shall ensure that tree removal and compensation requirements are implemented. The intent is to ensure that the Residential Area policies in Section 2.5.5.3.1 of the Uxbridge Urban Area Secondary Plan

THAT Report DS-34/23 of Kyle Rainbow, Director of Development Services regarding Land Division Application comments be received for information; AND THAT the Township of Uxbridge recommend to the Region of Durham Land Division Committee that the Township has no objection to the approval of Application LD033/2023 subject to the following conditions: 1.The owner/applicant satisfy the Township of Uxbridge financially and/or otherwise, including, but not limited to, any costs incurred by the Township during the review and approval of this consent application; 2.The owner/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. Where compliance is not achieved, the severance shall be conditional on final approval of a minor variance; 4.The consent shall not be final until all lands identified as the severed lot subject to any minor or technical amendments, and for greater clarity, identified as Parts 1, 2, 3, 5 & 7 on a draft reference plan prepared by E.R. Garden, O.L.S. dated April 20, 2023 and identified as file number A-040733-RPLAN, are owned by the owner of the Part 1 lands, and confirmation has been received that said parcels will be dealt with as though they are a single parcel to the satisfaction of the Director, Development Services.

THAT Report DS-35/23 of Kyle Rainbow, Director of Development Services regarding a Downtown Community Improvement Plan Update for 22 Brock Street W be received for information.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law Nos. 2023-068 to 2023-071 and 2023-073 to 2023-077 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law Nos. 2023-068 to 2023-071 and 2023-073 to 2023-078 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law Nos. 2023-068 to 2023-071 and 2023-073 to 2023-078 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2023-072 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law No. 2023-072 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.

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 10:41 a.m. to discuss the following matters: Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal and Board employees.

THAT Council rise from in-camera at 11:21 a.m. with business to report.

THAT Report CL-16/23 of Emily Elliott, Deputy Clerk be received for information; AND THAT Sarah Cummings be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee for the 2022-2026 Term of Council.

THAT Council support the recommendation in Confidential Report FR-01/23, as amended, of Fire Chief Mike MacDonald.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2023-078 , being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of its regular meeting of Council of June 26, 2023 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law No. 2023-078 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.