Council Meeting

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council of December 14, 2020 be approved.

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive Report DS-01/21 of Elizabeth Howson, Macaulay Shiomi Howson for information; AND THAT Council recommend to the Region of Durham Land Division Committee deferral of consideration of Application LD 008/2021 until additional information is submitted to the Township with respect to the proposed development of the severed lot and how the proposed development will address the criteria in the Township’s Official Plan.

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive Report DS-02/21 of Elizabeth Howson, Macaulay Shiomi Howson for information; AND THAT prior to the Committee of Adjustment making a decision with respect to Application A23/2020, 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 owner / applicant shall satisfy all conditions established with respect to the Holding Residential Second Density Exception No. 30 ((H) R2-30) Zone for the removal of the Holding Zone which shall reflect through the approval of the site plan the location of a single detached dwelling of 6.25 metres in height and a cottage type or similar roofline on the lot immediately to the south of the relocated heritage house (Lot #2). The approval of the variance shall apply only to the variances recommended in Report 02/2021 namely that the maximum building height shall be 9.18 metres for a single-detached dwelling, with the exception of the lot immediately to the south of the relocated heritage house (Lot #2) which shall have a maximum height of 6.25 metres. The costs of fulfilling the conditions shall be the responsibility of the owner/applicant.

THAT correspondence from the Honourable Jennifer O'Connell, MP regarding a Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regarding National Flight of the Monarch Day be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Office of the Solicitor General regarding the Community Safety and Well-being (CSWB) Plan be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding the Pickering-Uxbridge Broadband Fibre Trunk Project be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding a Regulatory Framework to Manage the Operations of Anaerobic Digestion Facilities be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding the i nvestigation of Sunnycrest Nursing Home related to COVID-19 be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding the 2021 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding COVID-19 Restrictions on Soccer Domes be received for information.

THAT correspondence from Amanda Spencer, Region of Durham, regarding a r esponse to Noel and Judy Cary's correspondence with respect to concerns regarding road safety/pedestrian access to the new Pump Park in the Fields of Uxbridge be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Town of Ajax regarding s upport of High Intensity Supports at Home be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be forwarded to the Age Friendly Committee for consideration.

THAT correspondence from the Town of Whitby regarding c omments submitted to the Environmental Registry (ERO) #019-2579 on Proposed Blue Box Regulation be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Town of Whitby regarding Long-Term Care COVID-19 Independent Commission - Request to Report Findings be received for information.

THAT correspondence from Loyalist Township regarding f unding for Community Groups and Service Clubs affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT correspondence from the Town of Lincoln regarding a s upport Resolution from the City of Hamilton regarding a request for Interim Cap on Gas Plant and Greenhouse Gas Pollution and the Development and Implementation of a Plan to Phase-out Gas-Fired Electricity Generation be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Township of Matachewan regarding a r equest to extend turnaround time for grant applications for smaller municipalities be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Town of Carleton Place regarding a r equest for increased funding to childcare providers reflective of COVID-19 operating costs be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Region of Peel regarding Federal and Provincial Support for Adequate Paid Sick Day Benefits be received for information.

THAT correspondence from Dufferin County regarding Assessment of Aggregate Resource Properties be received for information.

THAT Report RC-04/21 of Amanda Ferraro, as amended, Director of Community Services, be received for information; AND THAT this report be

THAT correspondence from Brad Turner, North Durham Minor Hockey Association regarding a r equest for relief from an office rental invoice at the Arena due to COVID-19 be received for information.

THAT correspondence from Debbie France regarding a r equest for support of Federal Cannabis Petition - Deadline January 20, 2021 be received for information; AND THAT a copy be

THAT correspondence from Kelly Meek regarding a r equest to purchase Township Road Allowance on Wagner's Road be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT Report CAO–01/21 of Kristi Honey, CAO, be received for information.

THAT Report TR-01/21 of Donna Condon, Treasurer, be received for information; AND THAT Report TR-01/21 be

THAT Report RC-01/21, of Hunter Jarvis, Acting Recreation Manager be received for information; AND THAT Council cancels the issued office rental invoices for September to December 2020 (inclusively) for the Uxbridge Bruins Junior Hockey Club; AND THAT Council agrees to withhold issuing any future invoices to the Uxbridge Bruins Junior Hockey Club for office space rental while Provincial and Regional COVID-19 safety protocols prohibit the use of this space for the purpose of storing personal equipment.

THAT Report RC-02/21 of Hunter Jarvis, Acting Recreation Manager, be received for information; AND THAT the North Durham Minor Hockey Association be approved for a rate reduction for 2020 of $3,194.14.

THAT Report RC-03/21 of Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services, be

THAT Report RC-05/21 of Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services, be received for information.

THAT Report CL-01-21 from Debbie Leroux, as amended, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk be received for information; AND THAT the 2021 Meeting Schedule for Council and General Purpose and Administration Committee be amended to reflect all meetings commencing at 10:00 am until the end of May 2021 unless an evening meeting is otherwise required; AND THAT the meeting schedule be re-evaluated prior to the end of May, 2021 to determine meeting times from that point for the remainder of the year; AND THAT all Council and Committee meetings remain virtual until May, 2021.

THAT Report FR-01/21 of Phil Alexander, Fire Chief, be received for information; AND THAT AND THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a by-law amendment to 2019-030 Schedules A, B and C to reflect the previously approved fee increases; AND THAT Council direct staff to make the corresponding changes to the Township webpages.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law Nos. 2021-001 to 2021-010 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law Nos. 2021-001 to 2021-010 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 [time] to discuss the following matters:

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2021-011 , being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of its regular meeting of Council of January 11, 2021 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law No. 2021-011 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.

5 THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive Report DS- 01/21 of Elizabeth Howson, Macaulay Shiomi Howson for information; AND THAT Council recommend to the Region of Durham Land Division Committee deferral of consideration of Application LD 008/2021 until additional information is submitted to the Township with respect to the proposed development of the severed lot and how the proposed development will address the criteria in the Township’s Official Plan.

THAT correspondence from the Town of Lincoln regarding a support Resolution from the City of Hamilton regarding a request for Interim Cap on Gas Plant and Greenhouse Gas Pollution and the 9 Development and Implementation of a Plan to Phase-out Gas-Fired Electricity Generation be received for information.

10 THAT correspondence from Dufferin County regarding Assessment of Aggregate Resource Properties be received for information.

THAT Report RC-01/21, of Hunter Jarvis, Acting Recreation Manager be received for information; AND THAT Council cancels the issued office rental invoices for September to December 2020 (inclusively) for the Uxbridge Bruins Junior Hockey Club; 12 AND THAT Council agrees to withhold issuing any future invoices to the Uxbridge Bruins Junior Hockey Club for office space rental while Provincial and Regional COVID-19 safety protocols prohibit the use of this space for the purpose of storing personal equipment.

THAT Report FR-01/21 of Phil Alexander, Fire Chief, be received for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a by-law amendment to 2019-030 Schedules A, B and C to reflect the previously approved fee increases; AND THAT Council direct staff to make the corresponding changes to the Township webpages.

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 2:20 p.m. to discuss the following matters: Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Municipality; 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.

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge rise from In-camera at 2:36 p.m. with nothing to report.