The Uxbridge Record

Council Meeting

July 12, 2021

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 (47 motions)

33 carried, 14 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council of June 28, 2021 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regarding Dispersal of Funeral Ashes in Watercourses be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Beach
Referred
THAT correspondence from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regarding an u pdate on Memorandums of Understanding and Service Level Agreements with Municipalities be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regarding TRCA Draft Comments to Environmental Registry of Ontario Posting (ERO #019-2986) - Regulatory Proposals (Phase 1) under the Conservation Authorities Act be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding Notice of Passing of By-law No. 21-2021 to amend the Regional Residential and Non-residential Development Charges By-law No. 28-2018 by the Regional Municipality of Durham be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Highet
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding Notice of Passing of By-law No. 22-2021 to amend the Regional Transit Development Charges By-law No. 81-2017 by the Regional Municipality of Durham be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Highet
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding Notice of Passing of By-law No. 23-2021 to amend the GO Transit Development Charges By-law No. 86-2001 by the Regional Municipality of Durham be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Highet
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham re Envision Durham - Growth Management Study - Release of Region-Wide Growth Analysis Technical Report (Report #2021-INFO-71) be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Township of Scugog regarding Highway 7-12 Alternative Route(s) EA Study, Brooklin Area be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Highet
Referred
THAT correspondence from the Town of Ajax regarding a c all for National Action Summit on Islamophobia be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Highet
Referred
THAT correspondence from the Town of Ajax regarding Vehicle Noisemaker Muffler Systems be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Beach
Referred
THAT correspondence from the Town of Ajax regarding s upport for Autistic Adults be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Referred
THAT correspondence from the Town of Ajax regarding Provincial Road Safety be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Beach
Referred
THAT correspondence from the Town of Whitby regarding Planning and Development Department Report PL 37-21, Envision Durham - Proposed Policy Directions Report be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Town of Whitby regarding c ondemnation of London Terrorism and Support for Muslim Community be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Beach
Referred
THAT correspondence from the City of Barrie regarding the p roposed Bradford By-Pass be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT correspondence from the City of Mississauga regarding Canada Day 2021 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Town of Cochrane regarding i nclusion of the PSA Test for Men into the Medical Care be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Highet
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Municipality of St. Charles regarding Municipal Land Transfer Tax be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent regarding s upport for the Induction of the Coloured All-Stars into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Referred
THAT correspondence from Gravel Watch Ontario regarding c onsultation on Growing the Size of the Greenbelt, ERO number 019-3136 be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Highet
Carried
THAT correspondence from Ontario Shores Health Services regarding Nominate a Pandemic Hero be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Referred
THAT correspondence from Brookfield Properties regarding a r equest for Consideration - Reimbursement of Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Payment, Saleville - Brookfield Residential (Ontario) Limited be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Beach
Referred
THAT correspondence from Velvet and Gerald Ross regarding a r equest for Speed Limit Reduction on Fowlers Road be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Ruona
Referred
THAT correspondence item nos. 8.24 to 8.25 and 8.27 to 8.31 be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Highet
Referred
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THAT correspondence from Anthony Lepage, Sportera Events regarding Mud Girl 2021 - Dagmar Ski Resort, August 28 and 29, 2021 be received for information; AND THAT Mud Girl 2021 at Dagmar Ski Resort on August 28 and 29, 2021 be deemed a Municipally Significant Event.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Highet
Carried
THAT Resolution 2021-08, as amended, be received for information; AND THAT the matter be
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Beach
Referred
THAT Report PWO 36/21 of Ben Kester, Director of Public Works and Operations be
Moved by Councillor Ruona, seconded by Councillor Highet
Tabled
THAT Report PWO 42/21 of Ben Kester, Director of Public Works and Operations be received for information; AND THAT with the comment period for the proposed 70 km/hr in the rural areas and 40 km/ hr in the urban area of Uxbridge and hamlets ending on July 12, 2021 that Council direct staff to bring forward a report to the regular meeting of Council of August 9, 2021 for consideration.
Moved by Councillor Ruona, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT Report CL-24/21 of Josh Machesney, Deputy Clerk, be received for information; AND THAT Council award Q21-05 Township Page to the Uxbridge Cosmos for their full-page option at a cost of $352 plus HST.
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Report RC-25/21 of Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services, be received for information; AND THAT a BY-LAW be brought forward to Council on August 9 th to adopt SCHEDULE “A”: PARKS, ARENA, RECREATION, CULTURE AND FACILITIES, September 1st, 2021 -August 31st, 2022 and SCHEDULE “B”: PARKS, ARENA, RECREATION, CULTURE AND FACILITIES September 1 st , 2022 -August 31 st , 2023.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT Report DS-43/21 of Elizabeth Howson, Macaulay Shiomi Howson, be received; 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 Application LD 082/2021 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 submit and receive approval for an application to amend the Zoning By-law to prohibit severances and the establishment of new residential dwellings on the retained parcel ( as merged with the property to the north), as well as to permit reduced requirements for lot area and frontage on the severed parcel; THAT the title of the proposed retained parcel from 10700 Regional Road 1 property be merged with the parcel owned by Bradley Clark and Marcie Clark, Part Lot 15 Concession 6, municipally known as 10900 Regional Road 1 to create one property; 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.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Highet
Carried
THAT Report TR-25/21, as amended, of Donna Condon, Treasurer, be received for information; AND THAT Council approve applying for Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) to revitalize Elgin Park to become safer, improve accessibility and inclusivity up to a maximum project cost of $775,000, with seeking a 75% grant from the CCRF ; AND THAT a further report on the final scope and cost of this project be brought forward by Staff at a future date if the grant is approved, to seek Council’s final approval, as required in accordance with the Township’s Procurement Policies and Procedures Bylaw. AND THAT the costs to upgrade the Veteran's Park washroom building be investigated for possible inclusion in the grant.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT Report DS-41/21, of Emilia Gruyters, Planning Technician, Committee of Adjustment Secretary, be received for information; AND THAT Council grant the funding for the successful applicants at 49 Main Street South and 53 Toronto Street North.
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT Report CAO- 09/21, as amended, of Judy Risebrough, Project Manager be received as information; AND THAT Council accept the UDRAC recommendation that the Township approve the installation of the By-pass signs as described by the Region of Durham, and that the Region be requested to undertake regular data collection and analysis in order to assess the impact; AND THAT Council accept the UDRAC recommendation that the Township request that the Region of Durham consider elimination of the advanced green or other available options at the corner of Brock Street and Toronto Street; AND THAT Council request the Director of Public Works to identify costs and funding options, for consideration at 2022 budget discussions.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT Report CL-23/21 of Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services be received for information; AND THAT Sciecom be awarded the new phone system for 1-5 years at $2,608.69 plus HST monthly; AND THAT cabling costs of approximately $13,000 plus tax for all locations be approved, funded through the approved capital budget.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2021-086 and the same be read a first and second time.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT By-law No. 2021-086 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT Council direct Recreation staff to apply for the $25,000 Seniors Community Grant Program for the CommuneTEA programming for 2021/2022.
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
That Council approve the Township of Uxbridge accounts from April 15, 2021 to July 7, 2021.
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 1:11 p.m. to discuss the following matters: A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality - Item 1 A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality - Item 2 A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality - Item 3
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT Council of the Township of Uxbridge rise from In-camera at 1:41 p.m. with business to report.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT correspondence from John McCutcheon regarding his intent to donate his property legally described as Part of East halves of Lot 16 and 17 Concession 6, municipally known as 4620 Concession 7, Township of Uxbridge to the Township of Uxbridge through the Ecological Gifts Program, be received; AND THAT staff be directed to work with Mr. McCutcheon to complete the requirements of the application submission process under the Ecological Gifts Program in order for the Township to accept Mr. McCutcheon’s property donation of lands legally described a Part of East halves of Lot 16 and 17 Concession 6, through the Ecological Gifts Program conditional upon all requirements of the Ecological Gifts Program being satisfied satisfactory to Environment and Climate Change Canada, and to submit such materials to Environment and Climate Change Canada; AND THAT the Township Solicitor, Clerk and CAO are hereby authorized to do such things, take such steps and actions, and execute such documents as may be necessary to give effect to the foregoing; AND THAT upon submission of application materials for the Ecological Gift Program to Environment and Climate Change Canada, staff prepare a report back to Council with an agreement with Mr. McCutcheon regarding his continued use of the property.
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Council direct that Reports CL-25/21 and CL-20/21 be made public; AND THAT Report CL-25/21, as amended, of Josh Machesney, Deputy Clerk be received for information; AND THAT in accordance with the Sale and Disposition of Land Policy, staff be directed to offer the lands legally described as Part of Lanes, Plan 733, Now Parts 15, 16, 17 and 18 on Plan 40R17011 to the adjacent property owners; AND THAT the sale price of each Part be established at $2,000.00; AND THAT if one adjacent property owner declines to purchase the land that both Parts be offered to the other adjacent property owner; AND THAT the Clerk be authorized to publish notice of the intended sale of the property in the newspaper for one (1) week and on the Township website; AND THAT staff be directed to retain all of the Township-owned parcels on the east side of Nicholson Drive for drainage purposes.
Moved by Councillor Ruona, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2021-087 , being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of its regular meeting of Council of July 12, 2021 and the same be read a first and second time.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT By-law No. 2021-087 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT correspondence from Anthony Lepage, Sportera Events regarding Mud Girl 2021 - Dagmar Ski Resort, August 28 and 29, 2021 be received for information; 11 AND THAT Mud Girl 2021 at Dagmar Ski Resort on August 28 and 29, 2021 be deemed a Municipally Significant Event.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Highet
Carried

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