Council Meeting

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge refer the Delegation of Angela Virgo, Tanya Murray, Michelle Zante and George Wallace to staff to include in a policy regarding diversity in the Township of Uxbridge and report back.

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge approve the minutes of the Regular meeting of Council of June 8, 2020.

THAT correspondence from the Municipality of Chatham-Kent regarding t he Importance of Psycho social and Emotional Well-being of all Long-Term Care and Retirement Home residents be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Municipality of Chatham-Ken regarding c urrent and long-standing issues being faced by the Long-term Care Facility sector be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the City of Oshawa regarding l icencing Payday Loan establishments be received for information.

THAT correspondence from Edith Barabash, Farmhouse Garden Animal Home regarding a r equest to host the "Farm Run" fundraiser on October 4, 2020 at the Uxbridge Countryside Preserve be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be forwarded to staff to work with the event organizer regarding logistics.

THAT correspondence from Jenifer Dykeman regarding speeding concerns on Toronto Street North be received for information; AND THAT staff be directed to follow up with Regional staff regarding photo radar in the Township of Uxbridge; AND THAT staff be directed to arrange a site meeting with Regional staff at Main Street North.

THAT correspondence from the North Durham United Football Club regarding a r equest for financial relief from fees charged for soccer due to effects of COVID-19 be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge endorse the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee of June 15, 2020.

WHEREAS on December 3 rd at the Inaugural Meeting of the newly elected Council a number of appointments were made to the Boards and Committees of Council; AND WHEREAS it has been almost 17 months since those appointments were made; AND WHEREAS Council is desirous of making a change related to the Councillor representatives on the various Boards and Committees of Council in order to meet growing needs of the Township and its residents; NOWTHEREFORE be it resolved: THAT Resolution 2018-18 be amended to remove Councillor Ruona as a member of the following Boards and Committees of Council as follows: Music Hall Board; AVEC; Environment & Sustainability Advisory Committee AND THAT representation on the respective Boards and Committees be amended as follows: Music Hall Board – Councillor Willie Popp AVEC – Councillor Bruce Garrod Environment & Sustainability Committee – Mayor Dave Baton

WHEREAS on December 3, 2018 at the Inaugural Meeting of the newly elected Council a number of appointments were made to the Standing Committees of Council; AND WHEREAS it has been almost 17 months since those appointments were made; AND WHEREAS Council is desirous of making a Committee shuffle in order to meet growing needs of the Township and its residents; NOWTHEREFORE be it resolved: THAT Resolution 2018-15 be amended to remove Councillor Ruona as Chair of the Environment and Sustainability Committee; AND THAT Mayor Barton be appointed Chair of the Environment and Sustainability Committee. AND THAT any stipend associated with the position be suspended for Mayor Barton.

THAT Report BG-04/20, as amended, of Bruce Garrod, Councillor Ward 3, Alternate Member of Durham Region, be received for information; AND THAT Council accept and support the recommendations proposed by the Age Friendly Advisory Committee (AFAC); AND THAT the report be forwarded to staff to be used as guidance when dealing with Uxbridge Seniors; AND THAT this report be forwarded to all Durham Region Municipalities and MPP Peter Bethlenfalvy’s office; AND THAT a copy of same be forwarded to the Honourable Raymond Cho, Minister of Seniors and Accessibility.

That Report DS 24/20 of Elizabeth Howson, Macaulay Shiomi Howson re: Vicdom Sand and Gravel (Ontario) Ltd. – new aggregate extraction operation, 3900 Lake Ridge Road, dated June 22, 2020 be received for information; AND THAT Council advise the Region of Durham that it supports approval of Regional Official Plan Amendment application OPA 2014-008 to permit Vicdom Sand and Gravel (Ontario) Ltd. – new aggregate extraction operation, 3900 Lake Ridge Road, Township of Uxbridge, Region of Durham; AND THAT Council direct that a further virtual open house and a statutory public meeting be held by the Township of Uxbridge and Vicdom Sand and Gravel (Ontario) Ltd. to review the recommendations that have been brought forward.

THAT Report TR-11/20 of Donna Condon, Treasurer, be received for information; AND THAT Council approve the release of the full $30,000 cash deposit as it is no longer required, as security.

THAT Report PWO 32/20 of Lukas Gillham, Operations and Capital Projects Technician, regarding Tender U20-18 Rout & Seal for information; AND THAT Tender U20-18 for Rout & Seal be awarded to Metro Asphalt for a price of $40,241.27 H.S.T. included.

THAT Report RC-08/19 of Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services, be received for information. AND THAT Council approve the deferral of the Rotary Club’s $15,000 contribution to the Pump Park until 2021.

THAT Report RC-09/20 of Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services, be received for information; AND THAT Pat Neal and the Museum Advisory Committee be congratulated for their achievements.

THAT Report TR-25/20 of Donna Condon, Treasurer, be received for information; AND THAT it is recommended that Council approve the release of the full $40,000 cash deposit as it is no longer required, as security.

THAT Report CL-15/20 of Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk be received for information; AND THAT Council delegate the authority to staff to undertake approvals for patios to ensure that all applicable legislation at the Township level, Regional level and Provincial level are achieved and approvals are issued in a timely manner.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2020-074 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law No. 2020-074 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 12:41 p.m. to discuss the following matters: Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal and Local Board employees. A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality. Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the Municipality

THAT Report CL-14/20 of Laura Rupprecht, Clerk’s Assistant, be received for information; AND THAT James Drake, Christina Curry, Adam Ruppel, Rob Ashton, Todd Miller, Lisha Van Nieuwenhove and Angela Horne be appointed to the Uxbridge Santa Claus Parade Committee.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2020-075 , being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of its regular meeting of Council of June 22, 2020 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law No. 2020-075 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 refer the Delegation of Angela Virgo, Tanya Murray, Michelle Zante and George Wallace to the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Working Group; AND THAT the Committee be directed to report back to Council with recommendations regarding prohibiting visible symbols of hate in the Township of Uxbridge.

THAT correspondence from Edith Barabash, Farmhouse Garden Animal Home regarding a request to host the "Farm Run" fundraiser on October 4, 2020 at the Uxbridge Countryside Preserve be received for information; AND THAT the matter be

THAT correspondence from Jenifer Dykeman regarding speeding concerns on Toronto Street North be received for information; AND THAT staff be directed to follow up with Regional staff regarding photo radar in the Township of Uxbridge; AND THAT Mayor Barton be directed to have a site meeting with Susan Siopsis, Director, Transportation and Field Services at Main Street North. 5

THAT correspondence from the North Durham United Football Club regarding a request for financial relief from fees charged for soccer due to effects of COVID-19 be received for information; AND THAT the matter be

WHEREAS on December 3rd at the Inaugural Meeting of the newly elected Council a number of appointments were made to the Boards and Committees of Council; AND WHEREAS it has been almost 17 months since those appointments were made; AND WHEREAS Council is desirous of making a change related to the Councillor representatives on the various Boards and Committees of Council in order to meet growing needs of the Township and its residents; NOWTHEREFORE be it resolved: 6 THAT Resolution 2018-18 be amended to remove Councillor Ruona as a member of the following Boards and Committees of Council as follows:  Music Hall Board;  AVEC;  Environment & Sustainability Advisory Committee AND THAT representation on the respective Boards and Committees be amended as follows:  Music Hall Board – Councillor Willie Popp  AVEC – Councillor Bruce Garrod  Environment & Sustainability Committee – Mayor Dave Baton

WHEREAS previous assessment methodologies for aggregate resource properties valued areas that were used for aggregate 13 resources or gravel pits at industrial land rates on a per acre basis of the total site an d such properties were formally classified and taxed as industrial lands; WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Uxbridge supports a fair and equitable assessment system for all aggregate resource properties; WHEREAS the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) determined, with the participation only of the Ontario Sand, Stone and Gravel Association, revised criteria for assessing aggregate resource properties; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Uxbridge has concerns that the revised criteria does not fairly assess the current value of the aggregate resource properties; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge does not consider the revised criteria for assessment of aggregate resource properties as a fair method of valuation for these properties; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge believes there is a need for these properties; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge hereby calls upon the Province to work with the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation to address the assessment issue so that aggregate resource properties are assessed for their industrial value; AND THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge directs the Chief Administrative Officer to provide a copy of this motion to the Minis

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 12:41 p.m. to discuss the following matters:  Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal and Local Board employees.  A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality. 14  Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals affecting the Municipality

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge rise from In-Camera at 1:00 p.m. with progress to report.