Council Meeting

THAT the delegation of Lily Chen regarding the fire invoice at 8699 Concession 4, Uxbridge, be received for information; AND THAT Council direct that the invoice is not reduced, and suggested the owners work with staff to arrange a payment plan; AND THAT Council direct that staff review the Township policy on billing as a result of attending a fire at a property and investigate a full cost recovery model.

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council of July 14, 2025 be approved.

THAT the correspondence from the Region regarding Indexing of Regional Development Charges and Amendments to By-law #39- 2022 (Regional Transit Development Charges By-law) and By-law #42-2023 (Region Wide Development Charges By-law) be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Town of Aylmer regarding advocacy for increase income support thresholds for Canadian Veterans be received for information; AND THAT the correspondence be forwarded to the Royal Canadian Legion Uxbridge, Branch 170 for information.

THAT correspondence from the Township of Nairn and Hyman regarding opposition to the Transportation and Disposal of Niobium Tailings at the Agnew Lake Tailings Management Area be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Town of Orangeville regarding a letter of Support for H.E.R Elect Respect Campaign be received for information; AND THAT the correspondence be forwarded to the Township’s EDI Working Group for consideration.

THAT correspondence from the Town of Aurora regarding opposition to Bill 5, Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025, be received for information.

THAT Report CL-30/25, as amended, of Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk be received for information; AND THAT an education session be arranged for Councillors to assist them in understanding the implementation of the Strong Mayor Powers and implications of same; AND THAT Council direct that staff investigate a means to educate the public in understanding the implementation of the Strong Mayor Powers and implications of same.

THAT Council Delegates to the CAO the authority to appoint, suspend, dismiss, evaluate, and manage the performance of all Officers of the Corporation, including statutory officers, subject to the procedure above; AND THAT Council requires that final appointments and dismissals of statutory officers continue to be enacted by by-law of Council based on the CAO’s recommendation, as required by law; AND THAT Council Acknowledges, in designated Strong Mayor municipalities, that the Mayor may: 6  Delegate, in writing, authority under s. 284.13 of the Municipal Act, 2001 to the CAO for staffing and organizational structure;  Confirm the CAO’s operational oversight as outlined in this report. AND THAT Council directs staff to prepare any necessary delegation by-laws or written instruments for execution by the Mayor and Council.

THAT Report TR-24/25, as amended, of Tobi Lee, Director of Finance/Treasurer be received for information; AND THAT Council direct the CAO to thank staff whose efforts have contributed to the initiatives which have led to increased revenue for the Township.

THAT Report TR-25/25 of Tobi Lee, Director of Finance/Treasurer, be received for information; AND THAT Council reduce the time period as set out in subsection 7(3) of O. Reg. 530/22 to pass a resolution making an amendment to the proposed budget from 30 days to 25 days.

THAT Report DS-27/25, as amended, of Haley Dickson, Senior Planning Technician, be received for information; AND THAT Council approves Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA 2025-06 to permit a secondary unit within an existing accessory building at 8299 Concession 6 (PT LT 2 CON 6 SCOTT AS IN D162085, Township of Uxbridge); 7 AND THAT Council adopt the implementing Zoning By-law Amendment; AND THAT Council direct staff to prepare a report on the number of homes that have been saved by permitting second dwellings in accessory buildings in Uxbridge.

THAT Report DS-28/25, Uxbridge 2025-2026 Official Plan Review Initiation be received for information; THAT Council direct that the Township Official Plan Review be

THAT Report DS-29/25 of Cody Morrison, Chief Planning Official, be received for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to fund the Official Plan Review through the maximum Development Charge eligible amount, with the balance being funded by the Official (Strategic) Plan reserve fund and that the 2026 Budget reflect such.

THAT Report CL-29/25 of Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk/Deputy CAO, be received for information; AND THAT Council direct that staff recruit one permanent livestock valuer and one additional livestock valuer in order to comply with the 8 timelines for investigations as legislated under the Ontario Wildlife Damage Compensation Program; AND THAT staff be directed to appoint an interim livestock valuer; AND THAT staff be directed to appoint Tara Feasby as interim livestock valuer.

THAT Report RC-18/25 of Chris Gilmour, Acting Arena and Recreation Manager, be received for information; AND THAT Council approve North Durham Minor Hockey Association’s proposal for renovation and new use of space of the Uxbridge Arena Music Room. AND THAT Council allow North Durham Minor Hockey Association to proceed with the renovation, with staff direction. AND THAT Council authorize entering into a three-year lease agreement for the Uxbridge Arena Music Room with North Durham Minor Hockey Association, with the rental fee for the first year of the lease term being waived.

THAT Report CL-32/25 of Emily Elliott, Deputy Clerk be received for information; AND THAT Council authorize staff to apply to the EASE Grant on behalf of the Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge for accessibility improvements to the Uxbridge Public Library.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law Nos. 2025-066 to 2025- 071 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law Nos. 2025-066 to 2025-071 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.

10 THAT the Tourism Committee provide a report to Council on an events guide similar to that of Huntsville-East Side.

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 12:35pm to discuss the following matters:  A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality - Item 1, 2 & 3

THAT Council rise from In-camera at 12:53pm with no business to report.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2025-072, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of this regular meeting of Council of August 12, 2025 and the same be read a first and second time.

That the August 12, 2025 Council meeting be adjourned at 12:55pm