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General Purpose and Administration Committee

June 15, 2020

Who was there

Present (5): Dave Barton, Pam Beach, Bruce Garrod, Willie Popp, Todd Snooks

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 (30 motions)

29 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT correspondence from Enbridge Gas regarding a n atural gas expansion program opportunity to bring natural gas to other communities in Uxbridge be received for information; AND THAT staff send a letter of support to Enbridge Gas with respect to bringing the Natural Gas Expansion Program to Sandford.
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT Report TR-21/20 of Donna Condon, Treasurer, re 2020 Annual Repayment Limit (ARL) respecting Long-term Debt and Financial Obligations be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT Report TR-23/20 of Donna Condon, Treasurer, be received for information; AND THAT effective July 1, 2020 the development charges imposed on residential properties be increased by 2.9% or $442 to $15,684 for singles and semis, $338 to $12,007 for rows and other multiples (i.e. townhouses), $221 to $7,841 for apartments and $152 to $5,391 for special care/special needs as detailed in Schedule 1 ; AND THAT effective July 1, 2020, the development charges imposed on non-residential (includes commercial and industrial) properties be increased by 2.9% or $1.56 to $55.38 per sq. m of GFA as detailed in Schedule 2 ; AND THAT the current charges will be collected for all development where a completed building permit application has been submitted on or before June 30 th and for which a building permit has be issued on or before August 31.
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT Report TR-22/20 of Donna Condon, Treasurer re Development Charges Treasurer Statement for 2019 be received for information; AND THAT Committee approve the 2019 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 Popp
Carried
THAT Report PWO 25/20 of Bill Rynard, Road Operations Manager, be received for information; AND THAT Quote Q20-07 for the supply of two (2) 4 x 4 half ton trucks be awarded to Uxbridge Ford for a price of $82,221.54 H.S.T. included.
Moved by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT Report PWO-29/20 of Ben Kester, Director of Public Works and Operations be received for information; AND THAT Tender U20-06 for a propane furnace for Zephyr Hall be awarded to Bousher Bros. Inc. for a price of $6,102.00 H.S.T. included.
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT Report PWO 30/20 of Bill Rynard, Road Operations Manager, be received for information; AND THAT Tender U20-17 for Roadside Weed Spraying be awarded to Green Stream for a price of $5,939.31 H.S.T. included.
Moved by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT the Finance Committee approve the accounts from February 26, 2020 to June 5, 2020.
Moved by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT the Parks, Facilities and Arena Committee support the Optimist Club of Uxbridge's request to host the 2020 Fantasy of Lights in Elgin Park.
Moved by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Lemonade Stand regarding c oncerns regarding incorrect signage at the corner of Bascom Street and Brock Street be received for information.
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT Report PWO-28/20, as amended, of Ben Kester, Director of Public Works, be received for information; AND THAT Committee direct staff to order the flashing radar signs for Davis Drive and Concession 6; AND THAT the speed limit on Concession 6 south of Davis Drive be changed to 60 km; AND THAT the speed limit on Concession 6, approximately 300 to 400 metres north of Davis Drive be changed to 60 km; AND THAT a flashing light be put on both stop signs on Concession 6; AND THAT staff review the traffic manual with respect to possible wording on stop signs.
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT the Public Works and Active Transportation Committee lift Report PWO-24/20 of Ben Kester, Director of Public Works and Operations from the table.
Moved by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT the Public Works and Active Transportation Committee direct that Item No. 10.3.1, Update Report to Report PWO-24/20 of Ben Kester, Director of Public Works and Operation re AVEC Art Boxes be brought forward for discussion.
Moved by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT the Public Works and Active Transportation Committee give AVEC permission to move forward to build the Art Boxes for approved locations.
Moved by Councillor Ruona
Defeated
THAT the Public Works and Active Transportation Committee receive the Update prepared by Councillor Ruona to Report PWO-24/20 of Ben Kester, Director of Public Works and Operations regarding the AVEC Art Boxes for information.
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT Report PWO-24/20 of Ben Kester, Director of Public Works and Operations regarding AVEC Art Boxes be received for information.
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT correspondence from Wixan's Bridge Restaurant regarding a r equest to extend their patio at the west side of their building at 65 Brock Street West, Uxbridge be received for information; AND THAT Committee approve, in principle, Wixan's Bridge's request for a temporary expansion to their patio for the year 2020 only; AND THAT staff confirm support from the BIA for the loss of five parking spaces; AND THAT Committee direct that any associated building permit fees be waived.
Moved by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT Report DS-20/20 of Emilia Gruyters, Planning Technician, be received for information; AND THAT prior to the Committee of Adjustment making a decision with respect to Application A8/2020, they should be satisfied that the proposed variance meets Township objectives and consider any appropriate comments from the neighbours and agencies. AND THAT should the Committee of Adjustment deem the proposal minor in nature and appropriate for the lands as well as maintaining the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the following conditions should be established: The construction of the accessory building under the approval of Application A8/2020 shall be in substantial conformity with the design & location of the plans submitted with the application. The owner/applicant shall satisfy the requirements of LSRCA. The proposed structure shall not be used for industrial, commercial or human habitation. The owner/applicant shall obtain a building permit application within 1 year of the final date of appeal of A8/2020. The owner / applicant shall satisfy all conditions of the variance no later than 1 year from the end of the of the appeal period established under the Planning Act. The approval of the variance shall apply only to the accessory structure contemplated under Application A8/2020. The costs of fulfilling the conditions shall be the responsibility of the owner/applicant.
Moved by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Report DS-21/20 of Emilia Gruyters, Planning Technician, be received for information; AND THAT prior to the Committee of Adjustment making a decision with respect to Application A9/2020, they should be satisfied that the proposed variance meets Township objectives and consider any appropriate comments from the neighbours and agencies. AND THAT Should the Committee of Adjustment deem the proposal minor in nature and appropriate for the lands as well as maintaining the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the following conditions should be established: The construction of the deck under the approval of Application A9/2020 shall be in substantial conformity with the design & location of the plans submitted with the application. The owner/applicant shall obtain a building permit application within 1 year of the final date of appeal of A9/2020. The owner / applicant shall satisfy all conditions of the variance no later than 1 year from the end of the of the appeal period established under the Planning Act. The approval of the variance shall apply only to the deck contemplated under Application A9/2020. The costs of fulfilling the conditions shall be the responsibility of the owner/applicant.
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT Report DS-22/20 of Emilia Gruyters, Planning Technician, be received for information; AND THAT prior to the Committee of Adjustment making a decision with respect to Application A10/2020, they should be satisfied that the proposed variance meets Township objectives and consider any appropriate comments from the neighbours and agencies. AND THAT Should the Committee of Adjustment deem the proposal minor in nature and appropriate for the lands as well as maintaining the general intent and purpose of the Official Plan and Zoning By-law, the following conditions should be established: The construction of the deck under the approval of Application A10/2020 shall be in substantial conformity with the design & location of the plans submitted with the application. The owner/applicant shall obtain a building permit application within 1 year of the final date of appeal of A10/2020. The owner / applicant shall satisfy all conditions of the variance no later than 1 year from the end of the of the appeal period established under the Planning Act. The approval of the variance shall apply only to the deck contemplated under Application A10/2020. The costs of fulfilling the conditions shall be the responsibility of the owner/applicant. ....
Moved by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Report DS-23/20 of Emilia Gruyters, Planning Technician, be received for information; AND THAT Committee is not in support of Committee of Adjustment Application A11/2020 as it does not conform with the design of the surrounding community.
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Town of Orangeville regarding Diversity Training Program be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding a mendments to the Planning Act be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Report CAO-06/20 of Kristi Honey, CAO, be received for information; AND THAT the Policy and Procedures for Pandemic Return to Work as specified in the attachment be approved for implementation.
Moved by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT Report WP-01/20 of Willie Popp, Deputy Mayor, Councillor Ward 4, regarding the Mayor's Charity Golf Tournament, be received for information
Moved by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT correspondence from Enbridge Gas regarding a natural gas expansion program opportunity to bring natural gas to other communities in Uxbridge be received for information; AND THAT staff send a letter of support to Enbridge Gas with respect to bringing the Natural Gas Expansion Program to the Hamlet of Sandford including financial support as provided in the previous intake.
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT Report PWO 30/20 of Bill Rynard, Road Operations Manager, be received for information; 5 AND THAT Tender U20-17 for Roadside Weed Spraying be awarded to Green Stream for a price of $5,939.31 H.S.T. included.
Moved by Councillor Popp
Carried
6 THAT the Parks, Facilities and Arena Committee support the Optimist Club of Uxbridge's request to host the 2020 Fantasy of Lights in Elgin Park.
Moved by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Report DS-23/20 of Emilia Gruyters, Planning Technician, be received for information; 12 AND THAT the Committee of Adjustment be advised that Planning Committee is not in support of Application A11/2020 as it does not conform and is not in keeping with the design of the surrounding community.
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT Report CAO-06/20 of Kristi Honey, CAO, be received for information; 13 AND THAT the Policy and Procedures for Pandemic Return to Work as specified in the attachment be approved for implementation.
Moved by Councillor Snooks
Carried

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