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 (49 motions)
43 carried, 6 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee move Report PWO-24/21 of Ben Kester, Director of Public Works and Operations forward for consideration.
Moved by Councillor Highet
Carried
THAT Report PWO 24/21 of Ben Kester, Director of Public Works and Operations be received for information; AND THAT Committee fully support the installation of the sign documenting the history of the arch culvert under Brock Street at the Ballinger Parkette. AND THAT Public Works assist in the facilitation of the installation of the sign.
Moved by Councillor Highet
Carried
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee move Correspondence Item No. 9.1.6 forward for consideration.
Moved by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT correspondence from Christine Lau regarding the David Suzuki Foundation Butterflyway Project be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be
Moved by Councillor Garrod
Referred
6 THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee direct that Treasury Department and the Fire Department work together with the property owner to come up with an appropriate time period to pay the fire invoice.
Moved by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Township of Keller regarding requesting Consideration of Tax Breaks on 2020 CERB Payments be received for information.
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT Report TR-15/21 of Donna Condon, Treasurer, be received for information; AND THAT Committee approve the release of the pre- servicing letter of credit of $350,000.
Moved by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT Report TR-16/21 of Donna Condon, Treasurer, be received for information; AND THAT Committee approve the charging of interest pursuant to the Development Charges Act, 1997, effective as at January 1, 2020, at a rate of 5% compounded annually, with the understanding that Council has the ability to offer a reduced interest rate on select developments; 7 AND THAT Committee give authorization to Township Staff to execute any necessary agreements related to the administration of the Development Charges Act and By-laws and Township Policy for DC payment plans and rate freezes as required by the Development Charges Act; AND THAT Committee approve the Timing of Development Charge Calculation Policy; AND THAT Committee approve the Development Charge Annual Installment Payments Policy; AND THAT Committee approve the Development Charge Interest Policy.
Moved by Councillor Highet
Carried
THAT Report TR-17/21 of Donna Condon, Treasurer re Development Charges Treasurer Statement for 2020 be received for information; AND THAT Committee approve the 2020 Treasurer’s Statement and post it on the Township’s website and make it available to the Minister of Municipal Affairs upon request.
Moved by Councillor Highet
Carried
THAT Report TR-18/21 of Donna Condon, Treasurer, be received for information; AND THAT effective July 1, 2021 the development charges imposed on residential properties be increased by 3.1% or $486 to $16,170 for singles and semis, $372 to $12,379 for rows and other multiples (i.e. townhouses), $243 to $8,084 for apartments and $167 to $5,558 for special care/special needs as detailed in Schedule 1; AND THAT effective July 1, 2021, the development charges imposed on non-residential (includes commercial and industrial) properties be increased by 3.1% or $1.72 to $57.10 per sq. m of GFA as detailed in Schedule 2; and AND THAT the current charges will be collected for all development where a completed building permit application has been submitted on or before June 30th and for which a building permit has be issued on or before August 31, 2021. 8
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT Report DS 33/21, as amended, of Elizabeth Howson, Macaulay, Shiomi, Howson re TD Consulting Inc. on behalf of Gordon Hicks, Zoning By-law Amendment Application, 35 Dominion Street, Part Lot 31, Concession 7, Township of Uxbridge be received for information; AND THAT Committee approve the Zoning By-law Amendment for Gordon Hicks for amendments to the zoning regulations for 35 Dominion Street without a holding symbol but subject to Site Plan approval; AND THAT staff be directed to bring a delegation by-law forward to Council to delegate authority of Site Plan approval to staff; AND THAT Council adopt the implementing Zoning By-law Amendment.
Moved by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee go into ‘In Camera’ at 1:00 p.m. as the matters to be discussed concern items regarding the receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose - Item 1 and 2
Moved by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Committee rise from In-Camera at 1:28 p.m. with business to report.
Moved by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee approve recommendation 1 and 2 of the confidential report of Township Solicitor Quinto Annibale, Loopstra Nixon dated June 2, 2021.
Moved by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Report TR-19/21 of Donna Condon, Treasurer, be received for information.
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT Report TR-20/21, as amended, of Donna Condon, Treasurer, be received for information; AND THAT Committee direct Staff to amend their current development charges (“DC”) By-law to include the removal of the 10% discounted rate and assess the category of services to which DCs can apply and to undertake all the statutory steps required to amend the Township’s DC by-law; AND THAT Committee award the task of amending the Township’s DC By-law to Hemson Consulting Ltd. for a cost in the range of $15,000 to $20,000 (excludes HST), to be funded by DCs; 10 AND THAT Committee direct Staff to engage Hemson to assist in a comprehensive feasibility study which will allow the Township to make an informed decision as to whether or not to implement a CBC through analysis of potential CBC revenues, future high density residential developments and the cost to implement a CBC at a cost of $5,000, to be funded through the planning studies account.
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT Report TR-21/21, as amended, of Tobi Lee, Deputy Treasurer, be received for information; AND THAT Committee approve applying for the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative Grant – Intake 2 updating Bonner Fields to become safer and to make it fully accessible up to maximum project cost of $66,500 or a larger amount to add accessible spots with staff to determine the appropriate total for those additional spots still ensuring success of the application to a maximum number of 10 spots; AND THAT a further report on the final scope and cost of this project be brought forward by Staff at a future date, to seek Council’s final approval, as required in accordance with the Township’s Procurement Policies and Procedures Bylaw.
Moved by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT Report RC-17/21 of Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services, be received for information; AND THAT COCKBURN FENCES & DECKS be engaged to replace the fence for $34,120.00 plus HST; AND THAT Wooden Sticks be invoices for 50% of the fence replacement cost; AND THAT that the project be funded through any savings in the Trails and Parks budget first and then any costs left unfunded would be funded through the Preserve Reserve.
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT Report PWO 25/21 of Ben Kester, Director of Public Works and Operations, be received for information; AND THAT the contract for Quote Q19-14 for Dumpster Pickup at Municipal Facilities with Miller Waste Systems be extended for an additional year with a 1.25% increase in price in 2022.
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT Report PWO 26/21 of Lukas Gillham, Operations and Capital Projects Technologist, be received for information; AND THAT Tender U21-21 be awarded to Roadmaster Road Construction and Sealing Ltd. for $42,575.00 plus H.S.T.
Moved by Councillor Highet
Carried
THAT Report PWO 34/21 of Lukas Gillham, Operations and Capital Projects Technologist, be received for information; AND THAT Tender U21-20 be awarded to Apex Pavement Markings for $62,393.00 plus H.S.T.
Moved by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT Report RC-18/21, as amended, of Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services, be received for information; AND THAT a trial for 2021 to display the poppies on the fence be allowed; AND THAT other locations could be looked at for future years; AND THAT the Poppy Project timelines be aligned with the Veteran Banner Program.
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT correspondence from Robert Armitage, Uxbridge and District Lions Club, regarding an update on Uxbridge Lions Universal Playground Progress be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT the Parks and Facilities Committee permit the use of Elgin Park as a venue for open air graduations in accordance with all Provincial guidelines; AND THAT staff be directed to reach out to all local School Board Trustees to advise of availability of Elgin Park to host open air graduations; AND THAT it be offered free of charge.
Moved by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority regarding Regulatory Proposals (Phase 1) under the Conservation Authorities Act, Environmental Registry of Ontario Posting (ERO #019-2986) be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Highet
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority - Drinking Water Source Protection 14 regarding Source Protection Committee - Replacement of Municipal Members be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority regarding Nominations for Local Environmental Champion be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be
Moved by Councillor Beach
Referred
THAT correspondence from the Township of the Archipelago regarding Bill 279 - Environmental Protection Amendment Act (Microplastics Filters for Washing Machines), 2021 be received for information; AND THAT a copy be
Moved by Councillor Beach
Referred
THAT the Environment and Sustainability Committee support the resolution of Township of the Archipelago regarding Bill 228 - Banning Unencapsulated Polystyrene Foam; AND THAT a copy of same be
Moved by Councillor Beach
Referred
THAT correspondence from Bev Northeast regarding proposed Snow Removal on the Town Trails be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be
Moved by Mayor Barton
Referred
THAT Report PWO- 27/21 of Karen Ryl, Facility Booking Clerk be received for information; AND THAT Committee allow Stupefied Theatre Productions to rent Goodwood Community Centre to offer summer day camps for the summer of 2021.
Moved by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Report PWO 28/21 of Lukas Gillham, Operations and Capital Projects Technologist, be received for information; 16 AND THAT the speed limit, school zone, and community safety zone policies be posted on the Township’s website for a 30 day review period, and that staff bring the policy back to Council with any amendments.
Moved by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT Report PWO 33/21 of Lukas Gillham, Operations and Capital Projects Technologist, be received for information; AND THAT the traffic calming policy document be posted on the Townships website for a 30 day review period, and that staff bring the policy back to Council with any amendments.
Moved by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT Report PWO 29/21 of Lukas Gillham, Operations and Capital Projects Technologist, be received for information; AND THAT Committee direct staff to install the center line and edge markings; AND THAT continue to work with the Region to gain approval to install the pork chop; AND THAT staff continue to monitor speeds and volumes to determine the effectiveness of the measures.
Moved by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT Report PWO 30/21, as amended, of Lukas Gillham, Operations and Capital Projects Technologist, be received for information; AND THAT Committee direct staff to install the following measures; Centre line Urban shoulder line markings 17 “SLOW DOWN” north of Brock Street West and South of Bolton Drive Pedestrian ladder crossings at Young Street and Maple Street AND THAT continue to monitor the effect they are having on reducing speeds on Centre Rd.; AND THAT King Street and Jonathan Street intersections be reviewed in 2022 to determine if ladder crossings are required at these intersections.
Moved by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT Report PWO 31/21 of Lukas Gillham, Operations and Capital Projects Technologist be received for information; AND THAT Committee direct staff to install the proposed measures; Centre line Urban shoulder line markings “SLOW DOWN” north of Brock Street East and South of Barton Lane and South of Rosena Lane Pedestrian ladder crossings at Barton Lane AND THAT staff continue to monitor the effectiveness in reducing speeds on Herrema Blvd.
Moved by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT Report PWO 32/21 of Lukas Gillham, Operations and Capital Projects Technologist be received for information; AND THAT Committee direct staff to implement the measures; Centre line Urban shoulder line markings “SLOW DOWN” north of Brock Street West and Reach Street Pedestrian ladder crossings on all legs of Planks Lane and Nelkydd and Coral Creek Nelkydd 18 AND THAT staff continue to monitor the effect they are having on reducing speeds on Nelkydd Ln.
Moved by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT Report PWO 35/21 of Lukas Gillham, Operations and Capital Projects Technologist, be received for information; AND THAT the plan to lower the following rural speed limits as follows; 1. Section 1 a. Concession 7 b. Concession 8 c. Wagg Rd d. Brewster e. Zephyr Rd. Concession 2 – T/L and West Dead End f. Webb Rd. 2. Section 2 a. Concession 4 b. Concession 5 c. Concession 6 3. Section 3 a. Concession 2 b. Leitch Rd c. Concession 3 4. Section 4 a. Reid Rd. b. Fowlers Rd. c. Wees Rd d. O’Beirn e. Owen Rd. f. Ball Rd. g. Sandford Rd. h. Foster Rd. i. Ashworth Rd. j. Hollingers Rd. k. Weirs Rd. l. O’Neil Rd. m. Ganton Rd. n. Meyers Rd. o. Feasby Rd. p. Secord Rd. AND THAT the proposed speed limit be posted on the Townships website for a 30-day comment period.
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding the 2020 Annual Building Activity Review, File: D03-02, Commissioner's Report #2021-INFO-46 be received for information.
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding Monitoring of Growth Trends, File: D01-02-01, Commissioner's Report #2021-INFO-51 be received for information.
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT the Planning Committee support the request of Jude Antony, Wixan's Bridge to erect a temporary tent over the extended temporary patio on Township Property adjacent to 65 Brock Street West, Uxbridge until November 1, 2021; 20 AND THAT should permission be required beyond November 1, 2021, the Applicant must enter into an Agreement with the Township of Uxbridge.
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT Report DS 32/21 of Brian Pigozzo, Chief Building Official, be received for information; AND THAT the Dormant File Policy be approved.
Moved by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Honourable Jennifer O'Connell, MP regarding Medicinal Cannabis Grow Operations within the Township of Uxbridge be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be
Moved by Councillor Snooks
Referred
THAT correspondence from the Municipality of Clarington regarding COVID-19 Rapid Testing be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Highet
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Town of Cochrane regarding the reopening of Greenwater Provincial Park be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT correspondence from Mikayla Villanova regarding the New Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Shelter be received for information; AND THAT Mayor Barton contact Ms. Villanova for further discussion.
Moved by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT Report AC-02/21 of Kristina Bergeron, Manager of Animal Services and Jessica Pett, Animal Control Supervisor be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT Report CL-21/21 of Josh Machesney, Deputy Clerk be received for information; 22 AND THAT Committee direct staff to reissue the Request for Quote for the Township Page with revised terms and conditions.
Moved by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT Report CL-19/21 of Josh Machesney be received for information; AND THAT Committee approve the Township Page Advertising Policy.