Council Meeting

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge support, in principle, the Rotary Club of Uxbridge's Mini-forest Project; AND THAT said project be

THAT Council receive the delegation by Lori Feddema of Slabtown Cider regarding their request for a Special Event Permit for the 5 year anniversary celebrations on August 23-25, 2024; AND THAT the matter be

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of Council of May 27, 2024 be approved.

THAT correspondence from the City of Oshawa regarding Comments on Bill 185, the Proposed "Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024" and the Proposed Provincial Planning Statement be received for information.

THAT correspondence from Town of Blue Mountains regarding Ride-Sharing Services be received for information.

THAT correspondence from Slabtown Cider - Loreen Feddema regarding Request for Special Occasion Permit from August 23rd-25th at Slabtown Cider be received for information; AND THAT a copy of same be

THAT the minutes of the Public Planning Committee meeting of May 27, 2024 be endorsed.

THAT the minutes of the regular meeting of the General Purpose and Administration Committee of June 3, 2024 be endorsed.

THAT Council direct that Report CL-19/24 of Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk be brought forward for consideration.

WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge deems it desirable to declare surplus and convey real property legal described as Part Lot 62, Block L Plan 83, Part 1, 40R-6899, Township of Uxbridge, Regional Municipality of Durham. (King Street Parkette) NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council for the Township of Uxbridge hereby declares the following: THAT the property legally described as Part Lot 62, Block L Plan 83, Part 1, 40R-6899, Township of Uxbridge, Regional Municipality of Durham; 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.

THAT Report CL-19/24 of Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk be received for information; AND THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a resolution to declare the lands surplus to the needs of the Township and advertised for 2 consecutive weeks; AND THAT Council direct staff to undertake the process of rezoning the lands from Recreational Open Space to Residential (R1); AND THAT Council direct staff to not undertake servicing of the land with water and sewer; AND THAT Council direct that the adjacent property owners be contacted to determine if they wish to purchase the land prior to listing the property for sale with real estate.

THAT Council agree to hear from Gerry Oldham regarding the King Street Parkette.

THAT Report TR-11/24 of Susan Straughan, Manager of Property Taxation & Revenue, be received for information, THAT Council approve the report relating to applications under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001, AND THAT Council authorizes the Manager of Property Taxation & Revenue to adjust the tax accounts accordingly.

THAT Report CL-14/24, as amended, of Emily Elliott, Deputy Clerk be received for information; AND THAT the Township Page contract be renewed for a second year with The Uxbridge Cosmos, which will remain in effect until July 30, 2025 at a price of $364.00 plus HST per page; AND THAT staff be directed to come back with a report to the General Purpose and Administration Committee meeting of September 16, 2024 to present options moving forward.

THAT Report AC-02/24 of Hilary Williams, Director By-law and Animal Services, be received for information; AND THAT a stand-alone licensing by-law addressing pet spas and pet day cares be brought forward for consideration; AND THAT no earlier than when Council adopts a new policy related to day cares and spas, staff will bring forward amendments to both the Kennel By-law to address the required changes to the definition of Boarding Kennel to exclude pet spas and pet day cares along with any further amendments required; AND THAT in conjunction with the amendments to the Kennel By-law that any required minor amendments to Zoning By-law 81-19 be undertaken to facilitate the changes to the Kennel By-law 2009-082 and creation of a stand-alone licensing by-law for pet spas and pet day care facilities.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2024-051 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law Nos. 2024-050 and 2024-052 to 2024-053 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law No. 2024-051 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.

THAT By-law Nos. 2024-050 and 2024-052 to 2024-053 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.

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 12:02 p.m. to discuss the following matters: A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality.

THAT Council rise from In-camera at 1:41 p.m. with business to report.

THAT the Council of the Township of Uxbridge approve the In-camera direction of the Committee with respect to the legal proceedings discussed In-camera; AND THAT the Township solicitor be instructed to report back to Council with respect to what the next steps are required to expropriate 43, 45 and 47 Brock Street West.

THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2024-054 , being a by-law to confirm the proceedings of its regular meeting of Council of June 10, 2024 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law No. 2024-054 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.

THAT Council receive the delegation by Lori Feddema of Slabtown Cider regarding their request for a Special Event Permit for the 5 year anniversary celebrations on August 23-25, 2024; 5 AND THAT the matter be

THAT Council waive the Rules of Procedure to hear from Gerry Oldham regarding the proposed sale of the King Street Parkette.

THAT Report CL-19/24 of Debbie Leroux, Director of Legislative Services/Clerk be received for information; 7 AND THAT Council direct staff to bring forward a resolution to declare the lands surplus to the needs of the Township and advertised for 2 consecutive weeks; AND THAT Council direct staff to undertake the process of rezoning the lands from Recreational Open Space to Residential (R1); AND THAT Council direct staff to not undertake servicing of the land with water and sewer; AND THAT Council direct that the adjacent property owners be contacted to determine if they wish to purchase the land prior to listing the property for sale with real estate.

THAT Report TR-11/24 of Susan Straughan, Manager of Property Taxation & Revenue, be received for information, THAT Council approve the report relating to applications under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001, 8 AND THAT Council authorizes the Manager of Property Taxation & Revenue to adjust the tax accounts accordingly.

9 THAT leave be granted to introduce By-law No. 2024-051 and the same be read a first and second time.

THAT By-law No. 2024-052 be now read a third time, finally passed and the Mayor and Clerk duly sign and seal same.