Council Meeting

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive the Delegation of Agriculture Wellness Ontario, Canadian Mental Health Association - Ontario Division for information; 4 AND THAT the presentation be forwarded to the Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee and the Communications Department for dissemination.

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support, in principle, the road closure of Brock Street between Church St to Toronto St. requested by Springtide Music Festival which requires approval from Durham Region for the dates of June 14, 2025, between 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge receive the Delegation of Rick Brooks of BWG Events Group for information; AND THAT Council approve, in principle, the Uxbridge Ribfest Event June 13-15, 2025 at Elgin Park and declare the event Municipally Significant.

THAT Council support Mr. Brooks' request for ground signage to be posted starting the Monday before the event.

THAT Mr. Brooks work with staff to find financial efficiencies.

THAT the Council of The Township of Uxbridge adopt the minutes of the Regular Council Meeting of April 14, 2025.

THAT correspondence from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing regarding the Letter from Minister Rob Flack, Strong Mayors be received for information.

THAT Report CL-22/25 of Emily Elliott, Deputy Clerk be received for information; AND THAT Council approve an amendment to By-law 2006-227, as amended, being a By-law for the licensing, regulating and governing of taxicab drivers, owners and taxicab brokers, and for limiting the number of taxicabs (also known as the Taxi By-law) to include the following exemption: 6.5 No provision in this By-law shall restrict, limit, or prevent the owners and drivers of a lower-tier licenced accessible taxicab from engaging in conveyances within any of the eight (8) Durham Region municipalities when the purpose of the conveyance is to transport persons with a disability as defined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 S.O. 2005, chapter 11.

THAT Report CL-19/25 of Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk and Courtney Clarke, Director of Public Works, Parks and Trails be received for information; AND THAT Council direct that the sale of the King Street Parkette be reconsidered; AND THAT if Council determines through the reconsideration process that they not proceeding with the sale of the Parkette, they direct that staff proceed with the following actions: -A 6-foot privacy fence replace the existing fences along the park’s perimeter at an estimated cost of approximately $30,000; - Picnic tables be added for seating and outdoor dining; -Garbage cans be installed to maintain cleanliness and reduce littering; -Regular grass cutting and landscaping upkeep take place during the active park season; - A mini forest be planted in the parkette 7 AND THAT the funding for the proposed projects recommended for the parkette be taken from the proceeds of the sale of 55 Yonge Street, which is currently held in a reserve fund; AND THAT Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA 2024-08 be

THAT Report CL-19/24 of Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk re Proposed Sale of the King Street Parkette be reconsidered; AND THAT Resolution 2024-03 declaring the King Street Parkette surplus be reconsidered.

THAT the King Street Parkette remain Green Space indefinitely, with an emphasis on planting and space for residents to enjoy.

THAT Council refer By-law 2025-028 back to staff for a report.

8 THAT By-law No. 2025-029 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.

THAT By-law No. 2025-030 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal the same.