Council Meeting

THAT Council direct the Fire Chief and Treasurer to work with Mr. Elhami to establish a payment plan.

THAT Council waive the Rules of Procedure to bring forth Items 8.16 correspondence from Wynn Walters re 35 Dominion Street and 11.2 Report DS-39/20 of Elizabeth Howson, Macaulay Shiomi Howson Ltd. for consideration

THAT Council not support the approval of Land Division Application LD 037/2020. YEA (6) Councillor Highet, Councillor Beach, Councillor Ruona, Councillor Garrod, Councillor Popp, and Councillor Snooks Vote Type: Majority (Voted), Recorded

THAT Council table the Report DS-39/20 of Elizabeth Howson, Macaulay, Shiomi Howson Ltd. until later in the meeting; AND THAT Council direct Elizabeth Howson of Macaulay, Shiomi Howson Ltd. report back with a summary of the recommendations plus a statement of conditions to be sent to the Land Division Committee by the end meeting today.

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge recommend to the Region of Durham Land Division Committee that Application LD 037/2020 be refused because the severance of this small lot in a heritage neighbourhood does not maintain or enhance the structure or character of that surrounding historic neighbourhood in conformity with the Township Official Plan because the severance and resulting lots: will result in the creation of two lots generally smaller than those found in the surrounding area reinforcing a precedent set previously at 10 Dominion Street that resulted in development not in keeping with the character of the neighbourhood; cannot be deemed to respect the existing lotting pattern in the neighbourhood; will jeopardize the protection of existing mature trees on both lots; does not ensure the existing house on the retained lot will be maintained which is implied in the Application; and, does not demonstrate how provision for parking can be made on the retained lot in a manner which is in keeping with the heritage character of the neighbourhood. AND THAT Council direct, if the Land Division Committee makes the decision to approve Application LD 037/2020 despite the strong recommendation of Township Council for refusal that the following conditions be imposed on any severance: THAT 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 con

THAT Correspondence from Wynn Walters regarding concerns regarding a proposed land division at 35 Dominion Street, be received for information.

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge approve the minutes of the regular meeting of Council of August 10, 2020

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge approve the minutes of the special meeting of Council of September 2, 2020

THAT correspondence from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks regarding p roposed amendments to Technical Rules Assessment Report - Clean Water Act 2006, be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding the Region of Durham Woodland Conservation and Management By-law, be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Town of Fort Erie regarding City of Elliott Lake - Private Members Bill M-36 to Declare August 1 as "Emancipation Day" in Canada, be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Town of Mono regarding Investment in Rural Broadband Infrastructure, be received for information; AND THAT Council direct Mayor Dave Barton send a letter to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry regarding investment in rural broadband infrastructure for the Township of Uxbridge.

THAT correspondence from the City of Port Colborne regarding e ndorsement of Bill 164 - Protecting Vulnerable Persons in Supportive Living Accommodation Act, 2019, be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the City of Port Colborne regarding Funding and Inspections for Long Term Care Homes due to COVID-19 Pandemic, be received for information.

THAT correspondence from The Planning Partnership regarding c oncerns regarding future urban growth around Uxbridge due to Policy 2.2.8.3 k,ii of the Growth Plan, be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the North Durham Social Development Council regarding NDSDC North Hub Proposal Recommendation, be received for information; AND THAT a copy of correspondence be

THAT Correspondence from Africycle regarding a request for the placement of a container at the Victoria Street Easement, be received for information; AND THAT Council support the three (3) year extension request; AND THAT Council direct that the 60 day removal clause be added to the Agreement with respect to the container.

THAT correspondence from Michael Smith Planning Consultants regarding a ssignment of street names - Reach Street Development - Venetian Group, be received for information; AND THAT a copy of correspondence be

THAT correspondence from Neal Wideman regarding a r equest to have the speed limit on Concession 2 reduced to 50-60 kilometres for the first kilometre south of Highway 47, be received for information; AND THAT Council direct that the item of correspondence be sent to the Traffic Safety Committee and the Public Works and Operations Department for consideration; AND THAT Councillor Todd Snooks be directed to respond to the resident with a follow-up to the request.

THAT correspondence from Grant Wilson regarding concerns regarding the road condition of Concession 6 north of #2060, be received for information; AND THAT Council direct this item of correspondence be

THAT correspondence from Laura and Chris Freeland regarding the proposed Vicdom (Utica) Pit at 3900 Lake Ridge Road, Uxbridge be received for information; AND THAT Council direct this item of correspondence be

THAT correspondence from Tina Foley regarding the re-opening of the Uxbridge Arena, be received for information.

THAT correspondence from Tamara Petrou Cormack regarding the re-opening of the Uxbridge Arena and Public Library, be received for information.

THAT Council of the Township of Uxbridge endorse the Public Planning Meeting minutes of August 10, 2020.

WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge recognized the need to establish a Downtown Revitalization Committee; AND WHEREAS appointments were made to the Downtown Revitalization Committee during the regular meeting of Council on August 10, 2020; AND WHEREAS it has come to Council’s attention that Council representatives need to be appointed to this Committee. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge hereby declares the following: THAT Councillor Willie Popp and Councillor Todd Snooks be appointed to the Downtown Revitalization Committee.

THAT Report CL-23/20 of Josh Machesney, Deputy Clerk, be received for information; AND THAT Council approve the 2021 Council/Committee Meeting Schedule.

THAT Report DS-40/2020 of Emilia Gruyters, Planning Technician, be received for information; AND that the Mayor and Members of Council hereby approve the building elevations for 59 Ridge Road.

THAT Report DS-41/20 of Emilia Gruyters, Planning Technician, Secretary-Treasurer of Committee of Adjustment, be received for information; AND THAT prior to the Committee of Adjustment making a decision with respect to Application A18/2020, they should be satisfied that the proposed variance meets Township objectives and consider any appropriate comments from the neighbours and agencies. AND THAT should the Committee of Adjustment deem the proposal minor in nature and appropriate for the lands as well as maintaining the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the following conditions should be established: The accessory structure is not be used for industrial, commercial or human habitation. The construction of the cabana under the approval of Application A18/2020 shall be in substantial conformity with the design and location of the plans submitted with the application. The owner/applicant shall obtain a building permit application within 1 year of the final date of appeal of A18/2020. The owner/applicant shall satisfy all conditions of the variance no later than 1 year from the end of the appeal period established under the Planning Act. The approval of the variance shall apply only to the cabana contemplated under Application A18/2020. The cost of fulfilling the conditions shall be the responsibility of the owner/applicant.

THAT Report DS-42/20 of Emilia Gruyters, Planning Technician, be received for information; AND THAT prior to the Committee of Adjustment making a decision with respect to Application A19/2020, they should be satisfied that the proposed variances meet Township objectives and consider any appropriate comments from the neighbours and agencies. AND THAT should the Committee of Adjustment deem the proposal minor in nature and appropriate for the lands as well as maintaining the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the following conditions should be established: The cabana shall not be used for commercial, industrial or human habitation. The construction of the cabana under the approval of Application A19/2020 shall be in substantial conformity with the design and location of the plans submitted with the application. The owner/applicant shall obtain a building permit application within 1 year of the final date of appeal of A19/2020. The owner/applicant shall satisfy all conditions of the variance no later than 1 year from the end of the of the appeal period established under the Planning Act. The approval of the variance shall apply only to the cabana contemplated under Application A19/2020. The cost of fulfilling the conditions shall be the responsibility of the owner/applicant. A letter from the condominium board shall be obtained to ensure there are no concerns with the construction of the cabana prior to the issuance of a building permit.

THAT Report DS-43/19 of Emilia Gruyters, Planning Technician, be received for information; AND THAT prior to the Committee of Adjustment making a decision with respect to Application A20/2020, they should be satisfied that the proposed variances meet Township objectives and consider any appropriate comments from the neighbours and agencies AND THAT should the Committee of Adjustment deem the proposal minor in nature and appropriate for the lands as well as maintaining the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the following conditions should be established: The garage shall not be used for commercial, industrial or human habitation. The construction of the garage under the approval of Application A20/2020 shall be in substantial conformity with the design and location of the plans submitted with the application. The owner/applicant shall obtain a building permit application within 1 year of the final date of appeal of A20/2020. The owner/applicant shall satisfy all conditions of the variance no later than 1 year from the end of the of the appeal period established under the Planning Act. The approval of the variance shall apply only to the garage contemplated under Application A20/2020. The cost of fulfilling the conditions shall be the responsibility of the owner/applicant.

THAT Report DS-45/20 of Elizabeth Howson, Macaulay Shiomi Howson, be received for information; AND THAT 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 176/2017 and LD 177/2017 subject to the following conditions: THAT 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; 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.

THAT Report BL-05/20 of Josh Machesney, Deputy Clerk and Kristina Bergeron, Manager of By-law Services, be received for information; AND THAT Staff be directed to prepare an amendment to the Sign By-law to prohibit the public display of symbols of hate within the Township; AND THAT Staff be directed to investigate a potential Anti-Racism Policy for staff, Councillors and users of Township-owned facilities and spaces; AND THAT Staff work with Council to prepare an Official Statement regarding the June 22 nd incident; AND THAT Staff investigate opportunities for anti-racism education/training for Township Staff and Members of Council.

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 144/2019, LD 145/2019, and LD 146/2019 subject to the following conditions: THAT 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 these consent applications; THAT the owner/applicant ensure that the resulting parcels satisfy all 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 development of the severed lots fronting on Hamilton Street receive site plan approval from the Township of Uxbridge in accordance with Section 41 of the Planning Act with architectural control, 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 and a grading/drainage/stormwater management brief, as well as addressing servicing requirements and a design that will allow the protection of as many trees of 20 cm DBH as possible. In addition, the matter of the works required to permit access to the lots from Hamilton Street will be addressed

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law Nos. 2020-092 to 2020-096 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law No. 2020-092 to 2020-096 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.

THAT the News Release from Peter Bethlenflavy, MPP regarding Supporting Economic Growth and Job Creation in the Township of Uxbridge, be received for information.

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 [time] to discuss the following matters: Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Municipality. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal and Local Board employees.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2020-097 , being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of its regular meeting of Council of September 14, 2020 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law No. 2020-097 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.