Council Meeting

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council of September 11, 2023 be approved.

THAT correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs regarding r esponding to the Housing Affordability Task Force's Recommendations be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Town of Caledon regarding Illegal Land Use Enforcement be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee of September 18, 2023 be endorsed.

THAT minutes of the Public Planning Committee meeting of September 18, 2023 be endorsed.

WHEREAS a community development project by Enbridge Gas is in progress under Phase Two of the Natural Gas Expansion Support Program in the Hamlet of Sandford; AND WHEREAS the Enbridge Gas has shared with the Township key messages regarding the Ontario Energy Board’s Leave to Construct (LTC) process, entitled “reducing red tape for more cost-effective, timely energy connections in Ontario;” AND WHEREAS the Township supports and wishes to endorse the recommendations put forward by Enbridge Gas in order to expedite the installation of gas to small communities such as Uxbridge. NOWTHEREBE IT RESOLVED: 1. THAT the Township of Uxbridge petition the Ontario Government to expedite the implementation of the following recommendations: i) THAT the Government of Ontario move to modernize the Ontario Energy Board’s (OEB) Leave to Construct (LTC) process for smaller pipeline projects in order to bring reliable, affordable energy options to communities, homes and businesses in a more cost-effective and timely manner; ii) AND THAT the LTC cost threshold be updated from $2M to $10M for hydrocarbon lines (by amending Ontario Regulation O.Reg.328/03) while maintaining current requirements and expectations for Indigenous consultation and environmental review for projects greater than $2M and less than $10M; iii) AND THAT these outdated regulations are causing the LTC to apply far more broadly than intended when it was established over 20 years ago due to increased regulatory and cost pressures,

THAT Report DS-62/23 of Michael Klose, Chief Building Official be received for information; AND THAT If thought to be appropriate, a fill permit application be permitted to be submitted for 626 Goodwood Road and be issued by the CBO if the CBO determines that the Site Alteration meets all the requirements of the Site Alteration by-law pending a future building permit.

THAT Report FR-02/23 of Fire Chief Mike MacDonald be received for information.

THAT Report TR-25/23 of Tobi Lee, Director Finance/Treasurer, be received for information;

THAT Report DS-61/23 of Michael Klose, Chief Building Official be received for information; AND THAT If thought to be appropriate, 2 Victoria Dr. be permitted to erect a ground sign as shown on the attached site plan and details; AND THAT the Owner / Developer pay $5,500.00 for Cash in Lieu of Parking.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law Nos. 2023-103 to 2023-111 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law Nos. 2023-103 to 2023-111 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 10:40 a.m. to discuss the following matters: A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality. Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal and Local Board employees.

THAT Council rise from In-camera at 12:02 p.m. with business to report.

THAT Report CAO-11/23 of Kristi Honey, CAO be received for information; AND THAT Council approve the organizational changes as proposed within the recommendations in Report CAO-11/23 to reduce succession planning risk.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2023-112, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of its regular meeting of Council of September 25, 2023 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law No. 2023-112 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.

6 THAT Report DS-62/23 of Michael Klose, Chief Building Official be received for information; AND THAT If thought to be appropriate, a fill permit application be permitted to be submitted for 626 Goodwood Road and be issued by the CBO if the CBO determines that the Site Alteration meets all the requirements of the Site Alteration by-law pending a future building permit.

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 10:40 a.m. to discuss the following matters: A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality. 9 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal and Local Board employees.

THAT By-law No. 2023-112 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same. 10