Council Meeting

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge move forward correspondence item 8.7 for consideration.

THAT correspondence from Richard Anderson and Stuart Smith, Futuresign Multimedia regarding a 2020 annual fee reduction request due to COVID‐19 Pandemic Shutdown be received for information; AND THAT the Council direct that the Chair of Finance and Chair of Arena and Parks work with staff to find a resolution to the contract agreement with Futuresign Multimedia Display Inc. for 2020 and 2021.

That the Council of the Township of Uxbridge direct staff to meet with Mr. Benko about his r equest to retain the existing home at 806 Uxbridge-Pickering Townline as an accessory unit once the new home is constructed ; AND THAT staff be directed to begin pre-consultation procedures.

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council of February 8, 2021 be adopted.

THAT correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding c onsulting on growing the size of the Greenbelt be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Ministry of the Environment regarding the p roclamation of provisions of the Conservation Authorities Act be received for information.

THAT correspondence from the Township of Terrace Bay regarding Tax Rate for Railway Rights-of-Way – Per Tonne-Mile Contract be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT correspondence from the Township of Guelph/Eramosa regarding Advocacy for Reform – MFIPPA Legislation be received for information. AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support the Top Aggregate Producing Municipalities of Ontario (TAPMO) concerns regarding Aggregate Properties Assessment and concerns regarding the low assessment of aggregate properties; AND THAT Council financially support the retention of the Upstream Strategy Group in the amount of $2,100 for the year 2021.

THAT correspondence from AMCTO regarding Responding to New Challenges Brought on by COVID-19 be received for information.

THAT correspondence from Precious Minds Support Services regarding 2021 Lease of the Uxbridge Area - office space be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT correspondence from Lynn Campbell, Ward 5 Councillor, Township of Brock regarding a Drive By Memorial in honour of Debbie Bath-Hadden, Mayor, Township of Brock be received for information.

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge endorse the minutes of the Planning Committee of February 8, 2021.

WHEREAS Municipal governments in Canada, along with other levels of government, have responsibilities under Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms as well as federal, provincial and territorial human rights codes, and therefore have an important role to play in combating racism and discrimination and fostering equality and respect for all citizens; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Uxbridge at its regular meeting of Council of February 8, 2021 approved a motion to request to join the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities and formally endorse the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities’ 10 Common Commitments; NOWTHEREFORE be it resolved: THAT the Township of Uxbridge agrees to join the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities and, in joining the Coalition, endorses the Common Commitments and agrees to develop or adapt its own unique Plan of Action accordingly; AND THAT these Common Commitments and the Township’s unique Plan of Action will be an integral part of the Township’s vision, strategies and policies; AND THAT in developing or adapting and implementing the Township’s own unique Plan of Action toward progressive realization of the Common Commitments, the Township will cooperate with other organizations and jurisdictions, including other levels of government, Indigenous peoples, public and private sector institutions, and civil society organizations, all of whom have responsibilities in the area of human rights; AND THAT the Township will set its priorities, actions

THAT Report CL-09/21, as amended, from Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk be received for information; AND THAT Council agree to sell the land located on the south side of the Brookdale trail to the adjacent property owner; AND THAT the trail reconstruction and relocation work proposed by the Uxbridge Trail Committee be undertaken by the adjacent property owner to the satisfaction of the Township; AND THAT a resolution be brought forward for Council’s consideration to declare the lands located to the south of the Brookdale Trail surplus to the needs of the Township; AND THAT Council waive the requirements of the Policy to retain all Township Road Allowances and agree to sell the Township Road Allowance at the south end of 5500 Lakeridge Road; AND THAT a resolution be brought forward for Council’s consideration to declare the road allowance located south of 5500 Lakeridge Road surplus to the needs of the Township; AND THAT Council provide direction regarding the request to purchase a portion of 5500 Lakeridge Road; AND THAT as part of the land transfer, the purchaser will undertake to provide a survey that will provide a strip of land that will provide access from the Brookdale Trail to Lakeridge Road; AND THAT the purchaser be responsible for all costs associated with the land transfers.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law Nos. 2021-021 to 2021-024 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law Nos. 2021-021 TO 2021-024 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 staff to schedule a General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting on Monday, March 15, 2021; AND THAT the Council meeting of April 12, 2021 be cancelled.

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 12:17 p.m. to discuss the following matters: 16.1 Litigation or Potential Litigation, including matters before Administrative Tribunals, affecting the Municipality 16.2 Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal and Local Board employees

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge rise from In-Camera at 12:23 p.m. with progress to report.

THAT Report CL-08/21 of Josh Machesney, Deputy Clerk, be received for information; AND THAT Joanne Mowat, Livi Sillaste, and Elizabeth Quigg be appointed to the Uxbridge Off-Leash Dog Park Advisory Committee in accordance with the Public Appointments Policy.

THAT Council approve and ratify the Agreement with Domenico Martino as it relates to 54 Main Street South and executed by the Township’s solicitor in connection with LPAT Case No. PL200328; AND THAT the Township’s solicitor, staff and consultants as necessary attend the Hearing in support of the Agreement.

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 1:30 p.m. to discuss the following matters: 16.3 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 2:48 p.m. with progress to report.

THAT the Township of Uxbridge direct the Township Solicitor to advise the Durham District School Board to proceed with the immediate remediation of the remaining oil contamination in the area of Fourth Avenue and Brock Street in accordance with the executed Minutes of Settlement; AND THAT the Durham District School Board provide the Township Solicitor with a timetable as to the anticipated duration of the remediation process; AND THAT the timetable be reported back to Council upon receipt of same.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2021-025, being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of its regular meeting of Council of February 22, 2021 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law No. 2021-025 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.

7 THAT correspondence from AMCTO regarding Responding to New Challenges Brought on by COVID-19 be received for information.

RESOLUTION 2021-001 WHEREAS Municipal governments in Canada, along with other levels of government, have responsibilities under Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms as well as federal, provincial and territorial human rights codes, and therefore have an important role to play in combating racism and discrimination and fostering equality and respect for all citizens; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Township of Uxbridge at its regular meeting of Council of February 8, 2021 approved a motion to request to join the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities and formally endorse the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities’ 10 Common Commitments; NOWTHEREFORE be it resolved: THAT the Township of Uxbridge agrees to join the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities and, in joining the Coalition, endorses the Common Commitments and agrees to develop or adapt its own unique Plan of Action accordingly; AND THAT these Common Commitments and the Township’s unique Plan of Action will be an integral part of the Township’s vision, strategies and policies; AND THAT in developing or adapting and implementing the Township’s own unique Plan of Action toward progressive realization of the Common Commitments, the Township will cooperate with other organizations and jurisdictions, including other levels of government, Indigenous peoples, public and private sector institutions, and civil society organizations, all of whom have responsibilities in the area of human rights; AND THAT the Township will set its

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge direct staff to schedule a General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting on Monday, March 15, 2021; 11 AND THAT the Council meeting of April 12, 2021 be cancelled.