Council Meeting

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support the Huck Finn Family Fishing Festival from April 30, 2022 to May 14, 2022 at Elgin Pond.

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council of March 28, 2022 be approved.

THAT correspondence from the Ministry of the Solicitor General regarding Compliance with the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act (EMCPA) be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding More Homes for Everyone Plan be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding Regional Report No. 2022-Info-29 Staff Comments on ERO Posting #019-4978 - Subwatershed Planning Guide be received for information.

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support, in principle, the request from the Uxbridge Bruins Hockey Club regarding to allow Hockey Tech to install a permanent video camera at the Uxbridge Arena to broadcast home games; AND THAT staff be directed to work with Hockey Tech to facilitate the installation of said video camera at the Uxbridge Arena and to ensure that the policy complies with Township policies.

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee of April 4, 2022 be endorsed.

THAT Report RC-05/22 of Jennifer Noble, Age Friendly Co-ordinator and Hunter Jarvis, Recreation and Arena Manager, be received for information; AND THAT Council approve staff to proceed with a Seniors Community Grant application.

THAT Report DS-13/22 of Emilia Gruyters, Planning Technician, be received for information; AND THAT prior to the Committee of Adjustment making a decision with respect to Application A5/2022, 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 dwelling proposed under the approval of Application A5/2022 shall be in substantial conformity with the design & 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 A5/2022. 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 dwelling contemplated under Application A5/2022. The costs of fulfilling the conditions shall be the responsibility of the owner/applicant.

THAT Report DS-14/22, as amended, of Emilia Gruyters, Planning Technician, be received for information; AND THAT prior to the Committee of Adjustment making a decision with respect to Application A6/2022, 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 structure under the approval of Application A6/2022 shall be in substantial conformity with the design & 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 A6/2022. 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 accessory structure contemplated under Application A6/2022. The owner/applicant shall submit an NHS prior to the issuance of a building permit. The accessory structure shall not be used for human habitation, industrial or commercial uses. The costs of fulfilling the conditions shall be the responsibility of the owner/applicant. AND THAT the application signage be relocated closer to the road so

THAT Report DS-15/22 of Emilia Gruyters, Planning Technician, be received for information; AND THAT prior to the Committee of Adjustment making a decision with respect to Application A7/2022, 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 structures under the approval of Application A7/2022 shall be in substantial conformity with the design & 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 A7/2022. 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 dwelling and detached garage contemplated under Application A7/2022. The accessory structure shall not be used for human habitation, industrial or commercial uses. The costs of fulfilling the conditions shall be the responsibility of the owner/applicant.

THAT Report DS-16/22, as amended, of Emilia Gruyters, Planning Technician, be received for information; AND THAT prior to the Committee of Adjustment making a decision with respect to Application A8/2022, 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 structure under the approval of Application A8/2022 shall be in substantial conformity with the design & 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 A8/2022. 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 detached accessory structure contemplated under Application A8/2022. The accessory structure shall not be used for human habitation, industrial or commercial uses. The costs of fulfilling the conditions shall be the responsibility of the owner/applicant. AND THAT the structure be finished to look more like an agricultural building rather then an industrial building.

THAT Report DS-17/22 of Kyle Rainbow, Director, Legislative Services, be received for information; AND THAT Council approve the alterations to the heritage property at 62 Mill Street, in accordance with Section 33 of the Ontario Heritage Act, to allow for the development of the site in accordance with the OMB and OLT approved rezoning and site plan applications, with such alterations substantially in accordance with drawings and specifications dated January 24, 2022, prepared by Giaimo Architects and subject to and in accordance with a Heritage Conservation Plan prepared by Giaimo Architects, dated June 29, 2021, and revised November 26, 2021; all of which are on file with the Director, Development Services and satisfactory to the Township’s Heritage Architect and subject to the following additional conditions: That prior to the Owner undertaking any alteration, demolition, construction, remodelling, or any other thing or act that is likely to affect the Heritage Attributes or the appearance or construction of the Isaac Gould House, the owner shall: Enter into a Heritage Easement Agreement with the Township of Uxbridge for the property at 62 Mill Street That prior to the issuance of any permit for all or any part of the properties at 62 Mill Street but excluding permits for routine repairs and maintenance and usual minor works for the Isaac Gould House, or such interior alterations or other site works that do not affect the exterior building features of the Isaac Gould House,

THAT Report PR-06/22 of Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services, be received for information; AND THAT RFP U22-12, Elgin Park Playground and Updates, be awarded to Landscape Planning Limited in the amount of $70,622 plus HST.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law Nos. 2022-037 to 2022-045 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law Nos. 2022-037 to 2022-045 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.

THAT correspondence from the Honourable Raymond Cho, Minister of Seniors and Accessibility regarding n ominations for the 2022 Ontario Senior of the Year Award be received for information; AND THAT Council delegate authority to Councillor Garrod to work with staff to select a nomination for Senior of the Year.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2022-046, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of its regular meeting of Council of April 11, 2022 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law No. 2022-046 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.

THAT Report DS-16/22, as amended, of Emilia Gruyters, Planning Technician, be received for information; 9 AND THAT prior to the Committee of Adjustment making a decision with respect to Application A8/2022, 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: 1. The structure under the approval of Application A8/2022 shall be in substantial conformity with the design & location of the plans submitted with the application. 2. The owner/applicant shall obtain a building permit application within 1 year of the final date of appeal of A8/2022. 3. 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. 4. The approval of the variance shall apply only to the detached accessory structure contemplated under Application A8/2022. 5. The accessory structure shall not be used for human habitation, industrial or commercial uses. 6. The costs of fulfilling the conditions shall be the responsibility of the owner/applicant. AND THAT the structure be finished to look more like an agricultural building rather then an industrial building.

13 THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2022-046, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of its regular meeting of Council of April 11, 2022 and the same be read a first and second time.