Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
Declared interests
Councillor Garrodwith respect to Item 12.1.2 and therefore refrained from discussing or voting on the matter
What was decided (29 motions)
28 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee support the request of Julia Ridgway, Uxbridge Secondary School to use the Uxbridge Arena to host the 2022 Uxbridge Secondary School Graduation at no charge.
Moved by Councillor Popp
Carried
That correspondence from the Town of Ajax regarding Vacant Home Tax be received for information.
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Town of Fort Erie regarding Federal Government's plans to tax vacant foreign owned properties be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT the Finance Committee refer the request from Mr. Zon to use the band shell at Elgin Park at no charge to staff for consideration.
Moved by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT correspondence from Pat Molloy regarding a r equest for use of the Zephyr Hall to host a Celebration of Life of June Archibald at no charge be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Ruona
Carried
THAT Report TR-13/22, as amended, of Donna Condon, Treasurer, be received for information; THAT effective July 1, 2022 the development charges imposed on residential properties be increased by 17.3% as detailed in Schedule 1 ; THAT effective July 1, 2022, the development charges imposed on non-residential (includes commercial and industrial) properties be increased by 17.3% 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, 2022. staff review dc to be sure we are in line with neighbouring municipalities
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT Report TR-14/22 of Donna Condon, Treasurer, be received for information; AND THAT Committee approve the release of the cash security of $25,000, leaving a retained balance of nil.
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT Report TR-15/22 of Donna Condon, Treasurer, be received for information; AND THAT it is recommended that the Committee approve the release of the pre-servicing letter of credit of $350,000 and the letter of credit held for the development agreement of $ 2,407,335 for Westlane Condominium (711371 Ontario Corp) be reduced by $1,054,674, leaving a balance of $1,352,661 held by the Township.
Moved by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT Report PR-07/22 from Courtney Clarke, Parks and Trails Manager and Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services, be received for information; AND THAT Committee approve Environmental Contracting Ontario Inc. for the quoted price of $59,118.00 (excluding HST).
Moved by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT Report BL-04/22 of Heather Gayman, Project Coordinator and Kristina Bergeron, Manager of By-law Services, be received for information; THAT the Finance Committee approve the permit parking for the trail heads identified in this report; AND THAT the Finance Committee agree to the terms of the Après Trail Pilot project in collaboration with the BIA (6 month pilot on marketing & advertising using AI); AND THAT a public communications strategy be developed to ensure the public, both Uxbridge Residents and Non-Residents are informed on the process of obtaining a permit for the identified and surrounding area; AND THAT Staff undertake the development of an amending by-law to incorporate the permit parking strategy into the Township’s Traffic Control By-law as soon as possible; AND THAT an amending Fees By-law be brought forward for Council’s approval that will implement the new permit parking fees of $6.00 per day or $75.00 annual or $10.00 per day when purchased outside of the app for the trial period of 12 months for non-residents; AND THAT the Finance Committee approve the funding of additional $22,000 for education/enforcement at the identified trail head locations, with these costs offset through parking enforcement revenues estimated at $22,000; AND THAT the Finance Committee approve additional project costs of $19,563 and that the funding for these additional costs be funded from the Ontario Cannabis Legalization Implementation Fund (OCLIF).
Moved by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT the Finance Committee direct staff to investigate the possibility of adding a tax to vacant commercial properties in the BIA area; AND THAT staff report back prior to the end of the 2018-2022 Term of Council.
Moved by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT Report RC-09/22, as amended, from Carolyn Clementson, Aquatics Manager, be received for information; AND THAT staff come back with report on additional marketing techniques.
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT Report RC-10/22 from Lisa John-Mackenzie, be received for information; AND THAT the Tourism Heritage and Community Programs Committee approve this request to install new banners for the Anne and Maud Experience in the requested locations; AND THAT staff work with the Roads Department and/or Region to approve the requested locations.
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT correspondence from the City of Kitchener regarding Green House Gas Emissions be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Town of Fort Erie regarding b idding wars on apartment rentals be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT the Administration, Economic Development and Emergency Services Committee support the request of Austin Garrod and Catherine Symonds for an exemption from the Noise By-law for a wedding hosted at 18 Milne Court, Uxbridge on June 25, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT Report CL-16/22 of Josh Machesney, Deputy Clerk be received for information; AND THAT the Administration, Emergency Services and Economic Development Committee authorize that Principles Integrity be appointed as Integrity Commissioner for the Township of Uxbridge for the Term of Council commencing November 15, 2022, with the option to renew for an additional Council term, subject to the Council of the Regional Municipality of Durham approving and authorizing the appointment of Principles Integrity in accordance with Section 223.3 of the Municipal Act as the Regional Municipality of Durham’s Integrity Commissioner; and, AND THAT the Clerk be directed to bring forward a by-law confirming the appointment of Principles Integrity as Integrity Commissioner.
Moved by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT the Administration, Economic Development and Emergency Services Committee support the request of Haley Eltherington for an exemption to the noise by-law for a wedding event at 21 Maple Street on June 11, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. on June 12, 2022.
Moved by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding Durham Environmental Advisory Committee Appointment (2022-P-12) be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding Envision Durham - Growth Management Study Land Needs Assessment (2022-P-11) be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT correspondence from Mattson Meere regarding Official Plan Amendment 67 (OPA 67) - Cemetery Road Neighbourhood Study be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be
Moved by Councillor Beach
Referred
THAT the Planning Committee receive Report DS-26/22 of Elizabeth Howson, Macaulay Shiomi Howson, for information; AND THAT Council adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 67 Cemetery Road Neighbourhood Policy Area; AND THAT Committee direct that as part of any update of the Township Parks Master Plan consideration be given to the introduction of a park in the Cemetery Road Neighbourhood.
Moved by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee go into ‘In Camera’ at 11:55 a.m. as the matters to be discussed concern items regarding; A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land affecting the Municipality.
Moved by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee rise from In-Camera at 12:02 p.m. with no business to report.
Moved by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee go into Camera at 2:00 p.m. as the matters to be discussed concern items regarding; The receiving of advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose.
Moved by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT the General Purpose and Administration Committee rise from In-camera at 3:05 p.m. with no business to report.
Moved by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Report TR-13/22, as amended, of Donna Condon, Treasurer, be received for information; THAT effective July 1, 2022 the development charges imposed on residential properties be increased by 17.3% as detailed in Schedule 1; THAT effective July 1, 2022, the development charges imposed on non-residential (includes commercial and industrial) properties be increased by 17.3% 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 30th and for which a building permit has be issued on or before August 31, 2022; AND THAT staff be directed to review Development Charges to ensure that the Township is in line with neighbouring municipalities.
Moved by Mayor Barton
Carried
THAT Report BL-04/22 of Heather Gayman, Project Coordinator and Kristina Bergeron, Manager of By-law Services, be received for information; 7 THAT the Finance Committee approve the permit parking for the trail heads identified in this report; AND THAT the Finance Committee agree to the terms of the Après Trail Pilot project in collaboration with the BIA (6 month pilot on marketing & advertising using AI); AND THAT a public communications strategy be developed to ensure the public, both Uxbridge Residents and Non- Residents are informed on the process of obtaining a permit for the identified and surrounding area; AND THAT Staff undertake the development of an amending by-law to incorporate the permit parking strategy into the Township’s Traffic Control By-law as soon as possible; AND THAT an amending Fees By-law be brought forward for Council’s approval that will implement the new permit parking fees of $6.00 per day or $75.00 annual or $10.00 per day when purchased outside of the app for the trial period of 12 months for non-residents; AND THAT the Finance Committee approve the funding of additional $22,000 for education/enforcement at the identified trail head locations, with these costs offset through parking enforcement revenues estimated at $22,000; AND THAT the Finance Committee approve additional project costs of $19,563 and that the funding for these additional costs be funded from the Ontario Cannabis Legalization Implementation Fund (OCLIF).
Moved by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT the Administration, Economic Development and Emergency Services Committee support the request of Austin Garrod and Catherine Symonds for an exemption from the Noise By-law for a wedding hosted at 18 Milne Court, Uxbridge on June 25, 2022. 10