Council Meeting

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support, in principle, the request of the Optimist Club of Uxbridge to place a shipping container next to the current storage trailer in Elgin Park for storage; AND THAT staff work with event coordinators regarding logistics.

THAT the Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of October 3, 2022 be approved.

THAT the Minutes of the Special Meeting of Council of November 7, 2022 be approved.

THAT the Minutes of the Inaugural Meeting of Council of November 21, 2022 be approved.

THAT correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding More Homes Built Faster: Ontario's Housing Supply Action Plan 2022-2023 be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regarding an u pdate and progress report on Municipal Memorandums of Understanding be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regarding Peel Zero Emissions Vehicle Strategy Endorsement be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding Envision Durham, Growth Management Study, Phase 2 - Draft Settlement Area Boundary Expansions and Area Municipal Growth Allocations (Report #2022-INFO-91) be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding Report #2022-INFO-90 Proposal to name a creek partially located in the Township of Uxbridge as 'West Reesor Creek' be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding Report #2022-INFO-83 Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee 2022 Farm Tour be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding Report #2022-INFO-80 2021 Census of Population - Language (Release 4) be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding Interim Suspension of Service Line Warranties of Canada Inc. Program (2022-COW-27) be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Town of Whitby regarding Alert System for Missing Vulnerable People be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT correspondence from the City of Pickering regarding s upport for Autism Spectrum Disorder be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Township of Warwick regarding CN Railway Contribution Requirements under the Drainage Act and Impacts on Municipal Drain Infrastructure in Ontario be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT correspondence from Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) regarding Nominations for the 2023-2027 ROMA Board of Directors be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Town of Mattawa regarding Bill 3, Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act, 2022 be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT correspondence from the Municipality of East Ferris regarding Early Learning and Child Care Agreement be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Township of Perry regarding a Resolution of Support, Healthcare Connect System for Members of the Canadian Armed Forces be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Goodwood Public School regarding a r equest for Emergency Evacuation location designation be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT correspondence from Living Water Community Church regarding a r equest for access to unused Township property for worship services be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT correspondence from Stonemoore Day Care Centre regarding use of Goodwood Community Hall as evacuation site be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support, in principle, the request from Lise Mahoney for extension of permission to practice Cowboy Mounted Shooting on her property; AND THAT the matter be

THAT correspondence from Tom Fowle regarding OPA 66, ZBA 2021-03 and SUB 2021-01 - Bridgebrook Corporation (John Spina) be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT correspondence from Douglas Mackie regarding 181 Toronto Street, ZBA 2022-05 be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT correspondence from Chuck Kaizer regarding China Canada Jing Bei Xin Min International Co. Ltd., ZBA 2012-08 be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT correspondence item nos. 8.23 to 8.27 regarding a p roposed playground on Campbell Drive be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

WHEREAS the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) has opened nominations for the 2023-2027 ROMA Board of Directors; AND WHEREAS in accordance with ROMA’s Policies and Procedures, nominations for Zone Representatives to the 2023 – 2027 ROMA Board will be accepted until Friday, December 23, 2022; AND WHEREAS one (1) representative will be elected for each of the ten (10) zones and the term of the ROMA Board is four (4) years. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge endorses Councillor Ward 4, Deputy Mayor Willie Popp for the position of ROMA Zone 5 Representative for the 2023 – 2027 ROMA Board of Directors.

THAT Report TR/36-22 of Tobi Lee, Acting Treasurer, be received for information; AND THAT Council approve the release of the case security of $25,000, leaving a retained balance of nil.

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge direct staff to investigate amendments to the current process of refunding security deposits for demolished homes.

THAT Report TR-39/22 of Tobi Lee, Acting Treasurer, be received for information; AND THAT Council approve the release of the cash security of $10,000, leaving a retained balance to nil.

THAT Report PWO 60/22 of Lukas Gilham, Manager of Operations and Capital be received for information; AND THAT Council support the implementation of a $300 fee for providing utility locate relocates/remarks.

THAT Report TR-37/22 of Tobi Lee, Acting Treasurer, be received for information; AND THAT Council approve the release of the letter of credit of $73,450, leaving a retained balance of nil.

THAT Report CL-29/22 of Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk be received for information; AND THAT a Resolution declaring the lands formerly known as Part of Ontario Street (Closed by By-law 96-022 and Part of Church Street (Closed by By-law 96-022) and Part of Lots 94, 95 & 114 on Registered Plan 64, designated as Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7, Plan 40R-31931 as surplus to the needs of the Township be brought forward for Council’s consideration; AND THAT negotiations be undertaken to come to consensus on a sale price for the said lands; AND THAT if appropriate, Parts 1 & 3 be transferred to the adjacent property owner located to the south of the subject lands.

WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge deems it desirable to declare surplus and convey real property legal described as Part of Ontario Street (Closed by By-law 96-022 and Part of Church Street (Closed by By-law 96-022) and Part of Lots 94, 95 & 114 on Registered Plan 64, designated as Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7, Plan 40R-31931 and Parts 1 and 3, Plan 40R-31931, Township of Uxbridge, Regional Municipality of Durham; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Township of Uxbridge hereby declares the following: THAT the property legally described as Part of Ontario Street (Closed by By-law 96-022 and Part of Church Street (Closed by By-law 96-022) and Part of Lots 94, 95 & 114 on Registered Plan 64, designated as Parts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7, Plan 40R-31931, Township of Uxbridge, Regional Municipality of Durham is surplus to the needs of the Municipality; AND THAT public notice be placed in the local newspaper once a week for two consecutive weeks advising that the lands are being declared surplus and of the Township’s intention to convey said lands.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law Nos. 2022-137 to 2022-146 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law Nos. 2022-137 to 2022-146 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.

THAT the Application for Permit to Take Water for the Granite Golf Club, 2699 York Durham Road 30, Uxbridge, Ontario be received for information.

THAT Report DS-63/22, as amended, of Kyle Rainbow, Director, Development Services be received for information; AND THAT permit limitations on 2nd and 3rd units where water and sewer servicing are inadequate to meet demand; AND THAT the Province set the Average Market Rent and Average Purchase Price at rates that properly reflect affordable housing. This could be achieved either by reducing the 80% rate or identifying a maximum price for affordable housing (ie. $500,000); AND THAT the definition of “Rental Housing Development” in the Development Charges Act be amended to exclude short term rentals; AND THAT flexibility be given in the setting of interest rates to reflect the Township’s cost of borrowing and lending. One proposal has been to utilize existing legislation that sets a maximum interest rate permitted on unpaid property taxes; AND THAT that “allocate” be given a broad and flexible definition to allow large capital investments in infrastructure related to growth, or that the requirement to spend or allocate 60% of DC reserves be removed. AND THAT rather than removing third-party appeals entirely, it is recommended that the Ontario Land Tribunal introduce a process to vet third-party appeals and allow only those which raise genuine planning issues to proceed; AND THAT Municipalities be free to enter into MOU’s with CA’s to continue to perform natural heritage work for the Municipality; AND THAT withdraw the proposed changes to Site Plan Control; AND THAT “allocate” be

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 12:55 p.m. to discuss the following matters: Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Municipality

THAT Council rise from In-camera at 1:11 with business to report.

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge direct that in the event that the Township has a Planning Fees recovery agreement with the owner of the property at 3469 York Durham Line, Part Lot 12, Concession 1, Uxbridge, that the Township Solicitor be instructed to support any motion for costs that is brought by the owner at the Ontario Land Tribunal against the appellants. AND THAT in the event that there is no fees agreement, that the Township Solicitor be instructed to bring a motion on behalf of the Township to recover such costs against the appellant.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2022-147, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of its regular meeting of Council of November 28, 2022 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law No. 2022-147 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support, in principle, the request of the Optimist Club of Uxbridge to place a shipping container next to the current storage trailer in Elgin Park for storage; 4 AND THAT staff work with event coordinators regarding logistics.

11 WHEREAS the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) has opened nominations for the 2023-2027 ROMA Board of Directors; AND WHEREAS in accordance with ROMA’s Policies and Procedures, nominations for Zone Representatives to the 2023 – 2027 ROMA Board will be accepted until Friday, December 23, 2022; AND WHEREAS one (1) representative will be elected for each of the ten (10) zones and the term of the ROMA Board is four (4) years. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge endorses Councillor Ward 4, Deputy Mayor Willie Popp for the position of ROMA Zone 5 Representative for the 2023 – 2027 ROMA Board of Directors.