The Uxbridge Record

Council Meeting

December 14, 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.

Declared interests

Councillor Beachas she owns shares in Mill Run Golf Club

What was decided (41 motions)

35 carried, 6 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT Council direct the request for a licence for Micro Cannabis Cultivation and Processing Greenhouse at 636 Zephyr Road be
Moved by Councillor Ruona, seconded by Councillor Beach
Referred
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge adopt the minutes of the regular meeting of Council of November 23, 2020.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge adopt the minutes of the special meeting of Council of November 27, 2020.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham regarding Bill 229, Protect, Support and Recover from COVID-19 Act (Budget Measures) - Changes to the Conservation Authorities Act and Planning Act - Report No. 2020-P-26, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT correspondence from the Region of Durham re Major Transit Station Areas - Proposed Policy Directions - Report #2020-P-27, be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT correspondence from Richard Woolfrey, Smith Valeriote Law Firm regarding the r enewal of lease for the premises located at 125 Brock Street West, Uxbridge - Sharpe Farm Supplies Ltd., be received for information; AND THAT correspondence be
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Beach
Referred
THAT correspondence sent from residents of Uxbridge agenda item number 8.4 to 8.16 inclusive, regarding the proposed new baseball diamonds at the Fields of Uxbridge, be received for information; AND THAT all correspondence related to the proposed new baseball diamonds at the Fields of Uxbridge be forwarded to the Parks and Recreation Department and the Consultant for consideration.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT correspondence from Cam Stewart, President of the Uxbridge Bruins Jr. Hockey Club, be received for information; AND THAT item of correspondence be
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Popp
Referred
THAT Council support the request from Dave Dart, President, Uxbridge Clays Shooting Club regarding the requested dates for Saturday events at the Uxbridge Clays Shooting Club.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge endorse the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee of December 7, 2020.
Moved by Councillor Highet, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge deems it desirable to declare surplus and convey real property legally described as a portion of the road allowance for Second Street, Township of Uxbridge, Regional Municipality of Durham; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge hereby declares the following: THAT the property legally described as a portion of the Second Street Road Allowance located south of Young Street, being a portion of PIN 26849-0022(LT) being that part of Second Street on Plan 30 as described in CO235494 (fourthly) South of Dallas Street (formerly Young Street), Township of Uxbridge; AND THAT public notice be placed in the local newspaper once a week for two consecutive weeks advising that the lands are being declared surplus and of the Township’s intention to convey said lands.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT Report PWO 52/20 of Lukas Gillham, C.E.T., be received for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to report back with a cost analysis of implementing all urban area roads/streets 40km/hr, including hamlets and any timelines associated, if the Region of Durham intends to apply 40km/hr overall; AND THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a report on all rural roads related to speed control, specifically highlighting what rural roads should have a reduced speed limit of 70km/hr, and the costs associated with this.
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT Report PWO 53/20 of Ben Kester, C.E.T., CRS-S, Director of Public Works and Operations, be received for information; AND THAT Report PWO-53/20 of Ben Kester, C.E.T., CRS-S, Director of Public Works regarding Trail Capital of Canada Sign Replacement, be
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Highet
Referred
THAT Report RC-22/20 of Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services, be received for information; AND THAT the Fields of Uxbridge Preferred Concept plan presented on December 7 th be approved. AND THAT the Township of Uxbridge and Landscape planning move into the next phase to Tender the project in 2021.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT Report RC-23/20 of Amanda Ferraro, Director of Community Services, be received for information; AND THAT Council consider taking ownership of this additional parcel of land.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Report TR-47/20 of Donna Condon, Treasurer, be received for information; AND THAT Council approve an Interim Budget for 2021 in the amount of $14,392,029 to provide for interim operational costs plus the interim payments for regional and educational purposes and for the Uxbridge Business Improvement Area as detailed in Schedule “A”.
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT Report TR-48/20, of Donna Condon, Treasurer, be received for information; THAT Council approve that the Mayor and the Treasurer be authorized to borrow funds in 2021 not to exceed $3,000,000 in order to meet current expenditures and liabilities prior to the collection of taxes ; AND THAT Council approve that a by-law be prepared to authorize borrowing not to exceed $3,000,000.
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Report CL-28/20 of Josh Machesney, Deputy Clerk, regarding the Bid Submission Policy be received for information; AND THAT Council approve the Bid Submission Policy.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Garrod
Carried
THAT Report CAO-14/20 of Judy Risebrough, UDR Project Manager, be received for information; AND THAT Council approve the revised Downtown Vision; AND THAT Council direct that the Official Plan, Section 1.2.2 be amended to incorporate the revised Downtown Vision.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Ruona
Carried
THAT Report CL-34/20 of Josh Machesney, Deputy Clerk and Kristina Bergeron, By-law Manager, be received for information; AND THAT Staff be directed to bring forward a Public Nuisance By-law containing the elements described herein this report to the January 11, 2021 Regular meeting of Council.
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Report TR-49/20 of Tobi Lee, Deputy Treasurer, be received for information; AND THAT Council approve applying for the Inclusive Community Grants to pave the Quaker Common Trail to make it fully accessible up to maximum project cost of $132,000; AND THAT Council support a further report being brought forward on the final scope and cost of this project be brought forward by Staff at a future date, to seek Council’s final approval, as required in accordance with the Township’s Procurement Policies and Procedures Bylaw.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Highet
Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law Nos. 2020-139 and the same be read a first and second time.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT By-law Nos. 2020-139 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law Nos. 2020-136 to 2020-138 and 2020-140 to 2020-148 and the same be read a first and second time.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT By-law Nos. 2020-136 to 2020-138 and 2020-140 to 2020-148 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT By-law Nos. 2020-136 to 2020-148 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge approve the accounts from November 11, 2020 to December 8, 2020.
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
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 2:55 p.m. to discuss the following matters:
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Highet
Carried
THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge rise from In-Camera at 3:05 p.m. with progress to report.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT Council support the Committee of Adjustment Decision to defend the Committee of Adjustment Appeal to the Land Use and Planning Tribunal (LPAT); AND THAT Council direct staff to look into cost recovery for doing this.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Highet
Carried
THAT Report CL-33/20 of Jennifer Beer, Administrative Assistant, Clerk’s Department, be received for information; AND THAT Council accept the resignation of Margaret Langlands from the Dog Park Committee; AND THAT a ‘letter of thanks’ be sent to Margaret Langlands.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT By-law No. 2020-149 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT correspondence from Cam Stewart, President of the Uxbridge Bruins Jr. Hockey Club, be received for information; 8 AND THAT item of correspondence be
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Popp
Referred
RESOLUTION 2020-09 WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge deems it desirable to declare surplus and convey real property legally described as a portion of the road allowance for Second Street, Township of Uxbridge, Regional Municipality of Durham; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge hereby declares the following: 1. THAT the property legally described as a portion of the Second Street Road Allowance located south of Young Street, being a portion of PIN 26849-0022(LT) being that part of Second Street on Plan 30 as described in CO235494 (fourthly) South of Dallas Street (formerly Young Street), Township of Uxbridge; 9 2. AND THAT public notice be placed in the local newspaper once a week for two consecutive weeks advising that the lands are being declared surplus and of the Township’s intention to convey said lands.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT Report PWO 52/20, as amended, of Lukas Gillham, C.E.T., be received for information.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT Council direct staff to report back with a cost analysis of implementing all urban area roads/streets 40km/hr, including hamlets and any timelines associated, if the Region of Durham intends to apply 40km/hr overall; AND THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a report on all rural roads related to speed control, specifically highlighting what rural roads should have a reduced speed limit of 70km/hr, and the costs associated with this.
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Popp
Carried
THAT Report PWO 53/20, as amended, of Ben Kester, C.E.T., CRS- S, Director of Public Works and Operations, be received for information; AND THAT Report PWO-53/20 of Ben Kester, C.E.T., CRS-S, Director of Public Works regarding Trail Capital of Canada Sign Replacement, be
Moved by Councillor Beach, seconded by Councillor Highet
Referred
THAT Report TR-48/20, of Donna Condon, Treasurer, be received for information; 11 THAT Council approve that the Mayor and the Treasurer be authorized to borrow funds in 2021 not to exceed $3,000,000 in order to meet current expenditures and liabilities prior to the collection of taxes; AND THAT Council approve that a by-law be prepared to authorize borrowing not to exceed $3,000,000.
Moved by Councillor Garrod, seconded by Councillor Beach
Carried
THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law Nos. 2020-139 and the same be read a first and second time. 12.4 2020-139 Being a by-law passed pursuant to the provisions of Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, to amend Zoning By-law No. 81- 19, as amended, of the Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge, with respect to certain lands described as Part of Lot 30, Concession 2, in the Township of Uxbridge, in the Regional Municipality of Durham (Mill Run Golf Course)
Moved by Councillor Popp, seconded by Councillor Snooks
Carried
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 2:55 p.m. to discuss the following matters: 16.2 litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the Municipality 16.1 personal matters about an identifiable individual, including Municipal and Local Board employees
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Highet
Carried
THAT Council support the Committee of Adjustment Decision to defend the Committee of Adjustment Appeal to the Land Use and Planning Tribunal (LPAT) with respect to 108 Oakside Drive, Uxbridge; AND THAT Council direct staff to look into cost recovery.
Moved by Councillor Snooks, seconded by Councillor Highet
Carried

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