Council Meeting

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive the presentation of Yin Brown regarding the LEAD process at the Abilities Centre; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council of May 8, 2023 be approved.

THAT correspondence item nos. 8.1 to 8.3 be received for information.

THAT minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee of May 15, 2023 and June 5, 2023 be endorsed.

WHEREAS currently the most severe penalty that can be imposed on an elected official is suspension and loss of pay for 90 days, even in cases of workplace harassment or abuse; AND WHEREAS there is currently no process to remove an elected official from office, even in cases of confirmed workplace harassment or abuse; AND WHEREAS a fundamental, underlying principle of broadening diversity, equity and inclusion in politics rests on the assumption that the workplace is safe; AND WHEREAS Bill 5, the Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act would require all elected officials to comply with the workplace violence and harassment policies of the municipality they represent, permit a municipality to direct the Integrity Commissioner to apply to the court to vacate a member's seat for failing to comply with the municipality's workplace violence and harassment policies as well as restrict officials whose seat has been vacated from seeking re-election in any resulting by-election; AND WHEREAS at least 27 municipalities have formally endorsed and communicated public support for Bill 5, including Ajax, Ottawa, Hamilton, London, Barrie, Orillia, and Richmond Hill; AND WHEREAS Bill 5 would both hold accountable and protect all municipal officials; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT: Uxbridge Council express its support for Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act ; and A copy of this motion be circulated to the Hon. Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, Peter Bethlenfalv

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law Nos. 2023-060 to 2023-063 and 2023-065 and 2023-066 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law Nos. 2023-060 to 2023-063 and 2023-065 and 2023-066 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2023-064 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law No/ 2023-064 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 direct that the Council meeting in August be moved to August 14, 2023.

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 11:04 a.m. to discuss the following matters: Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal and Local Board employees

THAT Council rise from In-camera at 11:14 a.m. with business to report.

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support the recommendation in Report CAO-16/23 of Kristi Honey, CAO presented during the regular meeting of Council on June 12, 2023.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2023-067 , being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of its regular meeting of Council of June 12, 2023 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law No. 2023-067 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 receive the presentation of Yin Brown of the Abilities Centre regarding the LEAD process at the Abilities Centre; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge direct that the Council meeting in August be moved from August 7, 2023 to August 14, 2023.

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support the recommendation in Confidential Report CAO-16/23 of Kristi Honey, CAO presented during the regular meeting of Council on June 12, 2023.