Township of Uxbridge public meetings in 2023

Council Meeting

Council will vote on several bylaws including a $3,000,000 borrowing authorization for 2024 current expenditures, interim tax levies for 2024, and zoning amendments for two properties. Reports include a Centre Road corridor study, water quality monitoring at Wagner's Lake, and a review of the 2022 municipal election. The agenda also includes correspondence on the Affordable Homes and Good Jobs Act and a request for a municipally significant event.

• Borrowing bylaw 2023-133 authorizing $3,000,000 for 2024 current expenditures
• Interim tax levy bylaw 2023-132 for 2024
• Zoning amendment bylaw 2023-134 for lands on Part of Lot 15, Concession 4 (Veens)
• Zoning amendment bylaw 2023-135 for lands on Part of Lot 6, Concession 7 (Mangione)
• Report PWO-15/23 on Centre Road Corridor Study

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will discuss and potentially approve several financial items for 2024, including a temporary borrowing bylaw, an interim budget, and interim tax levies. The agenda also includes zoning bylaw amendments, sign variances, site alteration permits, and a delegation from a car club seeking to use Elgin Park for a festival.

• Report TR-30/23: Request for a Temporary Borrowing By-law for 2024
• Report TR-31/23: 2024 Interim Budget
• Report TR-35/23: By-law to provide for 2024 Interim Tax Levies
• Zoning By-law Amendment Application 2023-10 for a second dwelling unit in an accessory building at 720 Sandford Road
• Sign variance request for Fat Bastard Burrito at 307 Toronto Street South (Hillside Place Plaza)

Public Planning Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge Planning Committee is holding a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment application (ZBA 2023-11) by Phillip and Lisa-Marie Kestin. The amendment would permit a secondary unit within an accessory building on the property at 119 Mayfair Drive. The meeting is scheduled for 11:30-11:45 a.m. on December 4, 2023, and includes public participation opportunities.

• Zoning By-law Amendment 2023-11 to permit a secondary unit within an accessory building
• Property at 119 Mayfair Drive, east of Mayfair Drive and south of Mustard Street
• Property zoned Shoreline Residential Exception No. 2 (SR-2) and Environmental Protection (EP)
• Property designated Major Open Space Areas under Region of Durham Official Plan
• Public comments accepted orally or in writing at the meeting

Council Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge Council is meeting to consider adopting three new policies: a Property Tax Billing and Collection Policy, an Assessment Base Management Policy, and a Whistle Blower Policy. The council will also receive correspondence from other municipalities and agencies on various topics, and hold a closed session for personal matters. The agenda is largely routine, with no major public hearings or rezoning items.

• By-law 2023-127: adopt Property Tax Billing and Collection Policy
• By-law 2023-128: adopt Assessment Base Management Policy
• By-law 2023-129: adopt Whistle Blower Policy
• Correspondence from TRCA, South Bruce, Prince Edward County, Orangeville, Calvin, Coleman
• In camera session for personal matters about identifiable individuals

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose & Administration Committee will review a Q3 actual-to-budget report, proposed assessment base management and property tax billing policies, staff recommendations for a Ribfest event at Elgin Park, life-sized games for a holiday trail, a whistleblower policy, and correspondence on engine brake noise. The meeting also includes in-camera sessions on land acquisition and personal matters.

• Q3 2023 actual-to-budget report and projection update (Report TR-27/23)
• Proposed Assessment Base Management Policy (Report TR-33/23)
• Proposed Property Tax Billing and Collection Policy (Report TR-34/23)
• Staff recommendations for Ribfest event at Elgin Park (Report PR-20/23)
• Whistleblower policy review (Report CAO14/23)

Council Meeting

Council will consider eight by-laws, including limiting gross vehicle weight over bridges, adopting an electronic fund transfer policy, authorizing a one-year trial lease with DC Hockey Concept at the Uxbridge Community Centre, and several planning fee agreements. The meeting also includes a presentation on the 2023 audit plan and a request to recognize a Music By the Bay event as municipally significant.

• By-law 2023-118 to limit gross vehicle weight over bridges under Township jurisdiction
• By-law 2023-120 authorizing a one-year trial lease with DC Hockey Concept at Uxbridge Community Centre (Arena)
• By-law 2023-123 to lift the Holding (H) symbol on land at 190 Webb Road (Glasgow)
• Presentation of the 2023 Audit Service Plan by Deloitte LLP
• Request to recognize Music By the Bay Live event at Uxbridge Music Hall as a Municipally Significant Event

Public Planning Meeting

The Planning Committee is holding a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment (ZBA 2023-10) for 720 Sandford Road. The applicant, Anthony Mangione, seeks to permit a secondary unit within an existing accessory building on the property, which is currently zoned Rural Exception No. 40 (RU-40) and designated Prime Agricultural Area. The meeting includes public participation for oral or written submissions.

• Zoning By-law Amendment 2023-10 to allow a secondary unit in an accessory building
• Property at 720 Sandford Road, Uxbridge (Part of Lot 6, Concession 7, Part 2 on 40R16793)
• Current zoning: Rural Exception No. 40 (RU-40); designation: Prime Agricultural Area
• Public hearing for oral or written submissions on the application

Public Planning Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment for a land severance at 10899 Concession Road 4. The application seeks to rezone the property from Rural (RU) to separate Rural Exception Zones (RU-XX and RU-YY) to create a lot for an existing dwelling made surplus by a farm consolidation. Public comments will be accepted orally or in writing.

• Zoning By-law Amendment 2023-09 (ZBA 2023-09) for 10899 Concession Road 4
• Rezoning from Rural (RU) to Rural Exception Zones RU-XX and RU-YY
• Land severance to create a lot for an existing dwelling surplus from farm consolidation
• Public participation opportunity for oral or written submissions

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose & Administration Committee will hear a delegation from Dagmar Resort Ltd. requesting a project extension, consider a heritage permit to demolish the Victoria Corners Orange Lodge Hall at 7239 Concession Road 6, and review a land division application for 39 Cemetery Road. The committee also receives correspondence regarding a zoning by-law amendment and subdivision application (China Canada Jing Bei Xin Min International Co. Ltd.) and discusses a load limit on the Davis Drive culvert between Concession 5 and 6.

• Delegation from Dagmar Resort Ltd. re project update and request for extension
• Report DS-67/23: application under Section 34 of the Ontario Heritage Act to demolish the Victoria Corners Orange Lodge Hall at 7239 Concession Road 6
• Report DS-66/23: land division application (LD134-2022) by Jonathan Luciano at 39 Cemetery Road
• Correspondence re Region of Durham File No. S-U-2023-01 / Township File No. SUB 2023-01 and ZBA 2023-05 (China Canada Jing Bei Xin Min International Co. Ltd.)
• Report PWO-14/23: Davis Drive culvert load limit between Concession 5 and 6

Council Meeting

Council will consider three zoning by-law amendments for properties at 4 Banff Road, 341 Regional Highway 47, and 4520 Concession Road 6. Delegations include a presentation on AI surveillance technology, a fire invoice dispute, a Ribfest proposal, and a design proposal for the Trinity United Church site. Correspondence includes items on Greenbelt legislation, aggregate truck routes, and cigarette producer responsibility.

• Delegation by David Ward on AI surveillance tech in Uxbridge
• Ribfest at Elgin Park proposed for June 14-16, 2024 by BWG Event Group
• Zoning by-law amendment for accessory dwelling at 4520 Concession Road 6 (Suthagini)
• Zoning by-law amendment for lands at 341 Regional Highway 47 (Leuschner)
• Zoning by-law amendment for CP REIT at 4 Banff Road (Lots 6-8, Plan M1119)

Public Planning Meeting

The Planning Committee will hold a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment for a property at 341 Highway 47. The applicant seeks to split the lot to separate the existing residential use from the commercial use.

• Zoning amendment application (File No. ZBA 2023-08) for 341 Highway 47, Goodwood
• Proposal to divide the property into separate RU-XX and RU-YY zones for residential and commercial uses
• Public is invited to make oral or written submissions at the meeting

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose & Administration Committee will hear two delegations: one on warming/cooling locations and another on a proposed Enbridge Gas expansion to Sandford. Reports include an arena pro-shop, a new EFT policy, a heritage demolition application for the Victoria Corners Orange Lodge Hall, a Zephyr Public Library update, Uxpool fall maintenance and expansion, a road safety audit for Concession 6, speeding concerns on Concession 3, and a zoning by-law amendment for 4 Banff Road. The committee will also receive correspondence on guaranteed livable income, housing affordability, and several items related to a China Canada development application.

• Delegation: Proposed Enbridge Gas expansion to Sandford
• Report PR-19/23: Arena Pro-Shop
• Report DS-64/23: Demolition of Victoria Corners Orange Lodge Hall at 7239 Concession Road 6 under the Ontario Heritage Act
• Report PWO-12/23: Road Safety Audit on Concession 6 from Regional Highway 47 to Regional Road 21
• Report DS-63/23: Zoning By-law Amendment for 4 Banff Road (CP REIT Ontario Properties Limited)

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with a standard agenda listing routine procedural items such as call to order, disclosure of interests, minutes approval, and a confirming by-law. No substantive decisions, reports, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Confirming by-law 2023-113 to adopt proceedings of the special meeting

Public Planning Meeting

The Planning Committee is holding a public meeting to review a proposal by China Canada Jing Bei Xin Min International Co. Ltd. to rezone the former Hidden Ridge Golf Course property at 309 Zephyr Road from Recreational Open Space to Hamlet Residential to allow a 16-lot subdivision of single-detached homes on private wells and septic systems. The meeting includes public comments and written submissions from residents. No decisions are being made at this meeting; it is a public input session.

• Rezoning application ZBA 2023-05 and subdivision application SUB 2023-01 for 309 Zephyr Road
• Rezone from Recreational Open Space Exception No. 3 (OS-3) to Hamlet Residential Exception No. 53 (HR-53)
• Proposed 16-lot plan of subdivision with single-detached dwellings
• Property is 35 hectares (86.5 acres) on south side of Zephyr Road, east side of Concession 3
• Public submissions from Joan and Rodney Sine, Nathan Ghazarian, and Maureen and Donald MacLea

Council Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a resolution for Enbridge Gas Phase Two expansion in Sandford, the 2022 Fire Department Annual Report, and insurance renewal for 2023-2024. The agenda also includes multiple by-laws for development agreements, appointments, and policy adoptions.

• Resolution re Enbridge Gas Phase Two of the Natural Gas Expansion Support Program for Sandford
• Report DS-62/23 re site alteration at 626 Goodwood Road
• Report FR-02/23 re 2022 Fire Department Annual Report
• Report TR-25/23 re Insurance Renewal from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024
• By-law 2023-103 to authorize a Development Agreement with Lambert Allan Yake for 190 Webb Road

Public Planning Meeting

The Planning Committee is holding a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment application (ZBA 2023-06) from CP REIT Ontario Properties Limited. The agenda includes public comments, disclosure of interests, and a review of the purpose and effect of the proposed amendment. No details on the specific property or proposed changes are provided in the agenda.

• Zoning By-law Amendment 2023-06 (ZBA 2023-06) by CP REIT Ontario Properties Limited
• Public participation opportunity for oral or written submissions
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest required from committee members

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose & Administration Committee will consider a report on outstanding development securities for the Acton Industrial Subdivision/Pioneer Industrial Park. The committee will also review a request for an exemption to the kennel by-law for a property at 7445 O’Neil Road. Correspondence from the Town of Grimsby on guaranteed livable income and from the City of Cambridge on Highway Traffic Act amendments will be received. The meeting includes a closed session for personal matters about an identifiable individual.

• Report DS-52/23 on outstanding development securities for Acton Industrial Subdivision/Pioneer Industrial Park (File ZBA 97-18/SUB 89-1)
• Request for exemption to kennel by-law sections 3.6.1, 5.1.2, and 5.2.3 for 7445 O’Neil Road
• Correspondence from Town of Grimsby re establishing a guaranteed livable income
• Correspondence from City of Cambridge re Highway Traffic Act amendments
• In camera session for personal matters about an identifiable individual

Council Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Township of Uxbridge Council. The agenda includes reports on the proposed 2024 budget timetable, a special event permit for a Christmas lighting event, and an official plan and zoning by-law amendment for the Wooden Sticks Golf Inc. property. Council will also consider several by-laws, including planning fee agreements and a trail sustainability fund memorandum of understanding.

• Report TR-24/23: Proposed 2024 Budget Timetable
• Report DS-60/23: Wooden Sticks Golf Inc. Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment, 40 Elgin Park Drive
• By-law 2023-099: Memorandum of Understanding with Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for Trail Sustainability Fund
• By-law 2023-097: Planning Fees Agreement with Jeannine Leuschner, 341 Regional Highway 47
• By-law 2023-098: Planning Fees Agreement with Uxbridge Developments (Bestway Stone), Lots 20 and 21, Plan 40M-2336

Council approved in principle Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Wooden Sticks Golf Inc. to allow a hotel. The body also supported a Regional Official Plan Amendment for the same project. Other actions included approving previous meeting minutes and granting park and event permits.

• Approved in principle Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for hotel use at 40 Elgin Park Drive
• Supported Regional Official Plan Amendment ROPA 2022-006 for hotel expansion at 40 Elgin Park Drive
• Approved use of Centennial Park for Living Nativity (Dec 9-11, 2023)
• Approved Yuk Yuks event at Zephyr Hall (Oct 14, 2023) and declared it a Municipality Significant Event
• Approved minutes from August 14 and August 29, 2023 meetings
• Received 2024 Budget Timetable for information; final approval tabled

Special Council Meeting

This is a procedural-only special council meeting. The agenda lists standard items (call to order, minutes, by-laws) with no substantive reports, presentations, or decisions visible. The only specific item is a closed session under Section 16.1 for a proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition.

• Closed session (In Camera) for a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the Municipality
• Confirming by-law 2023-096 to confirm proceedings of the August 29, 2023 special meeting

Council met in a special session to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land. The council approved the information contained in confidential report CL 23-23. No other substantive business was conducted.

• Approved confidential report CL 23-23 regarding land acquisition or disposition (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2023-096 to confirm the proceedings of the August 29, 2023 meeting (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council will hear delegations requesting special event permits for a light show/festival at 211 Regional Road 39, Zephyr and a drive-through light show at 1389 Brock Road, Uxbridge, as well as an exemption to the kennel by-law distance requirement. Reports include release of securities for properties at 7200 Concession Road 3 and 3 Buzek Lane, animal control and by-law statistics, a grass cutting tender for naturalized areas, and tourism funding. Several by-laws are up for adoption, including development agreements for properties on Wagg Road and Higgins Lane, and an advertising agreement with Canadian Tire Uxbridge.

• Special event permit request for light show/festival at 211 Regional Road 39, Zephyr (Illuminations Lighting Inc.)
• Special event permit request for drive-through light show at 1389 Brock Road, Uxbridge (Spooktacular Light Show)
• Exemption request to Kennel By-law distance requirement (Darren and Michelle Plummer)
• Release of security for 7200 Concession Road 3 (ZBA 2023-03) and 3 Buzek Lane (Building Permit 2022-092)
• By-law to authorize development agreement with Mark and Jette Schell for 471 Wagg Road

Council approved a bioswale planting project in Bonner Fields and the release of $40,000 in cash securities for two properties. Several requests for special event permits and a kennel by-law exemption were referred to staff for further reports.

• Approved support for Rotary Club of Uxbridge's Bioswale Planting Project in Bonner Fields
• Approved release of $25,000 cash security for 7200 Concession Road 3
• Approved release of $15,000 cash security for 3 Buzek Lane
• Referred special event permit request for light show at 211 Regional Road 39 to staff
• Referred special event permit request for drive-thru light shows at 1389 Brock Road to staff
• Referred request for Kennel By-law exemption at O'Neill Road property to staff
• Approved creation of a Bylaw to enter into an agreement with Central Counties Tourism
• Referred Train Station Roof funding investigation back to staff for September 11 meeting

Special Council Meeting

This special meeting of Uxbridge Township Council includes a delegation from the York-Durham Heritage Railway regarding a road occupancy permit request. The agenda also includes a by-law to confirm the proceedings of the meeting. No other substantive items are listed.

• Delegation by John Peck of York-Durham Heritage Railway re: road occupancy permit request (Item 6.1)

Council granted a road occupancy permit to close Railway Street between Albert Street and Spruce Street from August 26 to September 3, 2023. The approval requires a $5,000 retainer from the York-Durham Heritage Railway (YDHR) and the settlement of outstanding accounts.

• Approved road occupancy permit to close Railway Street (August 26-September 3, 2023)
• Accepted $5,000 retainer from YDHR for event-related costs
• Required YDHR to bring outstanding account up to date within 30 days
• Required YDHR to provide a communication and parking plan by August 2nd
• Passed By-law No. 2023-087 to confirm meeting proceedings

Council Meeting

Council will receive a presentation from Durham Regional Police on their 2024 strategic plan and hear a proposal for a tornado memorial sculpture. They will vote on several by-laws including a zoning amendment for a second suite at 7200 Concession 3, new recreation fees, and contracts for catch basin cleaning and traffic markings.

• Presentation by DRPS on 2024 Strategic Plan Development Update
• Proposal for a sculpture to remember the May 2022 tornado by three Uxbridge artists
• Zoning by-law amendment for a second suite at 7200 Concession 3 (Starke)
• By-law to authorize contract with B. Edwards Transfer for catch basins (Tender U23-11)
• By-law to establish new recreation, culture, and arena fees (repealing 2021-117)

Council approved a proposal in principle for a commemorative sculpture to replace one lost in the May 2022 tornado. The project is referred to staff to resolve outstanding issues and ensure transparency. Additionally, Council requested a report on automated speed enforcement options by October.

• Approved in principle proposal for tornado commemorative sculpture
• Referred sculpture proposal to finance, public works, parks, and policy staff
• Approved minutes of June 19 and June 26, 2023 meetings
• Requested Public Works report on Automated Speed Enforcement options by end of October
• Referred request for accessible parking on Church Street to staff and Accessibility Advisory Committee
• Granted 2023 noise testing exemption to Uxbridge Clays at 5700 Concession 4

Council Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Township of Uxbridge Council. The agenda includes several by-laws for adoption, reports on land division applications, and correspondence on minor variance fees and animal by-laws. Council will also consider agreements for sidewalk installation, pond retrofits, and railway crossing modifications.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 45 Anderson Boulevard (Rob-Don Properties)
• Land division application for 210 Brock Street West (Dan & Carlean Evans)
• Land division application for a property in Udora (2695867 Ontario Inc.)
• By-law to authorize sidewalk installation and repair agreement with Royal Crown Construction (Tender U23-08)
• Report on processing temporary patio applications for restaurants in 2023

Council approved a process for restaurant owners to apply for 2023 temporary patio permits via an e-permitting platform with all application fees waived. The board also approved tax adjustments under the Municipal Act and provided recommendations for two land division applications to the Region of Durham.

• Approved free temporary patio applications for 2023 restaurant season
• Approved tax adjustments under Sections 357 & 358 of Municipal Act 2001
• Recommended approval of land division application for 210 Brock Street West (LD092/2021) with conditions
• Recommended approval of land division application LD033/2023 with conditions
• Referred request to review Prohibited Animal By-law 2013-168 regarding backyard ducks to staff
• Approved minutes from June 12, 2023 meeting
• Granted leave to introduce By-laws 2023-068 through 2023-071 and 2023-073 through 2023-077 for first and second reading

Public Planning Meeting

The Planning Committee is holding a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment (ZBA 2023-04) that would permit a secondary unit within an accessory building on a property in the Rural zone. The subject property is at 4520 Concession Road 6, designated Prime Agricultural Area. Public comments are invited.

• Zoning by-law amendment ZBA 2023-04 to allow a secondary unit in an accessory building
• Property at 4520 Concession Road 6, west of Concession Road 6 and north of Goodwood Road
• Property is in Rural (RU) Zone and Prime Agricultural Area designation
• Public participation opportunity for oral or written submissions

The Planning Committee discussed a Zoning By-law amendment (File No. ZBA 2023-04) to allow a secondary unit within an accessory building at 4520 Concession Road 6. No formal decision was recorded during the meeting. The Chair allowed an additional 14 days for written comments to be submitted to the Township Clerk.

Council Education Session (Closed to Public)

This is a closed-to-public education session of the Township of Uxbridge Council. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no substantive items for decision or discussion.

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose & Administration Committee is meeting to hear delegations on a Lions Friendship Arch, a Halloween haunt event, and a request to live in a residence while building a new home. The committee will also review financial statements, a proposed asset naming policy, playground replacements, and community rates.

• Delegation: Bob Armitage, Uxbridge & District Lions Club, requests a Lions Friendship Arch at Elgin Park
• Delegation: Karen Mortfield, Tall Trees Events, seeks permission to operate Feargrounds Halloween haunt at Tribbling Farm, Concession 6
• Delegation: Mark Summers and Matt Ottenhof request permission to live at 750 Higgins Lane while constructing a new home
• Report TR-13/23: Consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2022
• Report PR-13/23: Siloam Playground Replacement

The committee approved in principle a Halloween haunt event at Tribbling Farm and proclaimed a 'Music By The Bay Live' event as municipally significant. It also approved the 2022 consolidated financial statements, trust fund statements, and the 2022 Treasurer’s Statement for development charges.

• Approved in principle 'Feargrounds' Halloween haunt at Tribbling Farm
• Approved 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements
• Approved 2022 Trust Fund financial statements
• Approved 2022 Treasurer’s Statement for Development Charges
• Proclaimed 'Music By The Bay Live presents Sonny Landreth' a Municipally Significant Event
• Approved Diversity and Inclusion Sculpture
• Referred Lions Friendship Arch request to staff and Council for consultation
• Referred request to reside in existing dwelling at 750 Higgins Lane during construction to staff

Council Meeting

Uxbridge Council will consider several by-laws including a fire protection agreement with the Township of Scugog, planning fee agreements for two properties, and a zoning amendment to remove a holding symbol on an apartment development. The meeting also includes a delegation on the LEAD process at the Abilities Centre and a resolution supporting Bill 5.

• By-law 2023-063: Fire protection services agreement with Township of Scugog
• By-law 2023-064: Zoning amendment to remove holding symbol for Evendale apartment development (Brock and Herrema)
• By-law 2023-060: Planning fees agreement with Annarasa Suthagini for 4520 Concession Road 6
• By-law 2023-061: Planning fees agreement with Anne and Bill Starke for 7200 Concession Road 3
• Resolution 2023-08: Support for Bill 5 (Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act)

Council formally supported Bill 5, the Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, to allow for the removal of elected officials who violate workplace harassment policies. The meeting also included the passage of several planning and service agreements and a zoning amendment.

• Endorsed Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act (Carried)
• Approved Zoning By-law No. 2023-064 to remove holding symbol for Evendale Developments Ltd. (Carried)
• Approved Planning Fees Agreements for 4520 Concession Road 6 and 7200 Concession Road 3 (Carried)
• Approved tree planting contract with 1611974 Ontario Ltd. (Carried)
• Approved fire protection services agreement with Township of Scugog (Carried)
• Approved Development Agreement with Timberidge Carpentry Inc. for 59 Cemetery Road (Carried)
• Approved appointment of Township Officials and Board/Committee members for 2022-2026 term (Carried)
• Rescheduled August Council meeting from August 7 to August 14, 2023 (Carried)

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will hear a delegation from the Uxbridge Horticultural Society regarding a grant for garden upkeep. Reports include the 2022 annual report on the Golf Fund and the 2023 annual indexing of development charges. The committee will also receive updates on trails and correspondence on train derailments and hazardous materials.

• Delegation from Uxbridge Horticultural Society re grant for garden upkeep
• Report TR-11/23: Golf Fund – 2022 Annual Report
• Report TR-12/23: 2023 Annual Indexing of Township of Uxbridge Development Charges
• Report PR-11/23: Trails Department Update
• Correspondence from City of Pickering re Train Derailment – Hazardous Materials

The committee approved an increase in residential development charges effective July 1, 2023. Other actions included appointing members to the environment and sustainability committee and endorsing the expansion of South Lake Community Futures boundaries.

• Increased residential development charges by 12.3% effective July 1, 2023
• Referred Uxbridge Horticultural Society's $500 annual grant request to the Golf Fund and 2024 budget
• Endorsed letter of support for expanded South Lake Community Futures boundaries
• Appointed Tom Fowle, Nicola Alston, Joanna Fast, Derek Connelly, Chris Cormack, Clinton Harper, and Christine McKenzie to the environment and sustainability committee
• Approved a Parks By-law extension for 1st Uxbridge Beaver Scouts to hold a campfire in Elgin Park on June 13, 2023
• Directed Golf Fund Committee to prepare a report by end of October on use of existing funds
• Approved confidential report CAO 08-23

Public Planning Meeting

The Planning Committee is holding a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment that would allow a secondary unit in an accessory building on a rural property. The meeting includes public participation and a letter from a resident regarding the application.

• Zoning by-law amendment application ZBA 2023-03 for 7200 Concession Road 3 to permit a secondary unit in an accessory building
• Property is designated 'Prime Agricultural Area' and zoned 'Rural (RU) Zone' and 'Environmental Protection (EP) Zone'
• Public comments and written submissions are invited on the application
• Letter from Isidore Papadopoulos regarding the Starke application is included

The committee held a public meeting regarding a zoning by-law amendment for 7200 Concession Road 3 to allow a secondary unit in an accessory building. No final decision on the amendment was recorded; the committee received correspondence from a resident and allowed seven additional days for written comments.

• Received correspondence from Isidore Papadopoulos regarding ZBA 2023-03 for information (Carried)

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a request to live in a home at 471 Wagg Road during construction, a petition for a 'No Truck' designation on Concession 6, a proposed stop sign at Concession 3 and Wagg Road, and a noise by-law exemption for Slabtown Cider. The agenda also includes reports on an augmented reality partnership, a Music Hall improvement fund, a proposed banner policy, and a sign variance for 14 Victoria Street. The meeting includes an in-camera session for personal matters.

• Request to live in existing home at 471 Wagg Road during construction of new home
• Petition for 'No Truck' designation on Concession 6
• Proposed stop sign at Concession 3 and Wagg Road
• Noise by-law exemption for Slabtown Cider at 4559 Concession 6 on May 27, 2023, 11 p.m. to 12 a.m.
• Sign variance for 14 Victoria Street (Second Wedge) wall signs

The General Purpose and Administration Committee addressed several infrastructure and development requests, including traffic changes and business tools. Key actions included approving a new four-way stop and granting a residential occupancy request during construction.

• Approved four-way stop at Concession 3 and Wagg Road
• Denied 'No Heavy Truck' designation for Concession 6
• Approved request for residents to live at 471 Wagg Road during new home construction subject to Demolition Agreement and $50,000 letter of credit
• Approved creation of Bylaw for Augmented Reality partnership with Central Counties Tourism
• Authorized Music Hall Committee to independently decide on projects under $2,500
• Approved two wall signs at 14 Victoria Street (Second Wedge)
• Directed staff to promote the Online Uxbridge Business Toolkit
• Approved Land Division Application comments for JBL Con Holdings (Part Lot 27, Concession 7) subject to financial and technical requirements

Council Meeting

Council will consider adopting Official Plan Amendment No. 71 and a zoning by-law amendment to regulate drug addiction treatment and harm reduction facilities, including methadone clinics. It will also vote on 2023 tax levies for commercial, residential, farmland, and managed forest property classes, and a special levy for the Business Improvement Area. Other items include a request to use Elgin Park free of charge for the Uxbridge Scottish Festival and resolutions declaring intimate partner violence an epidemic and supporting bail reform.

• Adoption of Official Plan Amendment No. 71 and zoning by-law amendment for drug treatment and harm reduction facilities
• 2023 tax levy by-laws for commercial, residential, farmland, and managed forest property classes
• Special levy by-law for the Business Improvement Area
• Request from Uxbridge Scottish Festival to use Elgin Park at no charge for July 20-23, 2023
• Resolutions declaring intimate partner violence an epidemic and supporting bail reform

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee is meeting to consider several reports and correspondence, including by-laws for the 2023 final tax levies and Business Improvement Area (BIA) rates. They will also hear a delegation from the Rotary Club requesting rent relief for a food packing event, and discuss an arena generator for emergency use. Other items include a senior centre fob system, correspondence on VIA Rail, invasive phragmites, and a proposed zoning amendment. The meeting includes an in-camera session for land and litigation matters.

• By-laws for 2023 final tax levies (capped and uncapped)
• By-law for 2023 Business Improvement Area (BIA) rates
• Rotary Club request for rent relief at Uxbridge Community Centre for Sept 9 food packing event
• Report on arena generator / emergency evacuation centre
• Correspondence re: proposed zoning amendment OPA 71, ZBA 2023-02 (drug treatment facilities)

The Finance Committee approved a single-source contract with Elexicon Group Inc. for a backup generator. The committee also approved a new fob system for the Senior Centre and designated the Mud Girl Run as a municipally significant event.

• Approved $391,145 plus HST for Uxbridge Arena and Community Centre backup generator from Elexicon Group Inc.
• Approved Senior Centre Fob System with $13,000 funded by Senior Club and $2,183 plus HST and $720 yearly from Township budget
• Declared 2023 Mud Girl Run (June 24-25) a Municipally Significant Event
• Supported in principle the Medic Food Packing event on September 9, 2023, referring logistics and costing to staff
• Approved signing of by-laws for 2023 Final Tax Levies
• Approved signing of by-law for 2023 Business Improvement Area (BIA) Rates
• Directed staff to prepare a resolution of support declaring Intimate Partner Violence an epidemic
• Directed staff to prepare a resolution of support regarding bail reform

Public Planning Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge Planning Committee is holding a public meeting to discuss proposed Official Plan Amendment OPA 71 and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA 2023-02. The amendments would introduce a land use planning framework and regulations for drug treatment and harm reduction facilities across all lands in the township. The meeting is for public input; no decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Official Plan Amendment OPA 71 and Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA 2023-02 to regulate drug treatment and harm reduction facilities
• Applicant: Township of Uxbridge
• Applies to all lands in the Township of Uxbridge
• Public comments accepted in writing or orally at the meeting

The Planning Committee held a public meeting to discuss a proposed Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment. The proposal seeks to establish regulations for drug treatment and harm reduction facilities across the Township. No formal vote or decision was recorded during the meeting.

• Proposed Official Plan Amendment to add Section 1.12 regarding Drug Treatment and Harm Reduction Facilities
• Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment to permit facilities in Durham Region Health Department sites and limit stand-alone clinics to Corridor Commercial/Mixed Use (C4) Zones
• Allowed an additional 10 days for written comments to be submitted to the Township Clerk

Council Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including a road reconstruction contract, development agreements, and appointments. They will also hear delegations about a charity bike ride and a request to waive a rental fee for a benefit concert. The agenda includes routine items like minutes and correspondence, plus a closed session for legal and personnel matters.

• By-law 2023-042: Contract with Wyndale Paving Co. Ltd. for reconstruction of Planks Lane from Main Street to Marietta Street
• By-law 2023-045: Development agreement with 1724308 Ontario Ltd. for 3940 Concession Road 7 (Ken Eyre)
• By-law 2023-047: Planning fees agreement with The Second Wedge Brewing Company Inc./Sremos Developments
• By-law 2023-048: Part-lot control exemption for Blocks 1-14 on Plan 40M-2740 (Venetian Group)
• Delegation: Request to waive Uxbridge Music Hall rental fee for Canada-Ukraine Foundation benefit concert on July 21, 2023

Council passed by-laws to authorize a contract for the reconstruction of Planks Lane and the conveyance of lands related to the Old Fire Hall. The board also supported a charity bike ride and referred a rental fee waiver request for the Music Hall to staff.

• Approved By-law 2023-042 for Planks Lane reconstruction contract with Wyndale Paving Co. Ltd.
• Approved By-law 2023-049 regarding conveyance of lands for the Old Fire Hall
• Approved request for Rockin' Raccoon Foundation to host charity bike ride on May 28, 2023
• Referred request to waive Uxbridge Music Hall rental fee for Canada-Ukraine Foundation to staff and Music Hall Board
• Rescinded motion regarding Land Division Application LD129/2022 (James Kane)
• Read By-laws 2023-042 through 2023-049 for a first and second time
• Adopted minutes of the March 27, 2023 regular meeting

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss several items, including tender results for the Goodwood Baseball Diamond, an inclusive community grant for Bonner Fields, a child care fee subsidy agreement with the Region of Durham, the Grade Five Action Pass program, Canada Day celebrations, and correspondence on regional budget by-laws, planning matters, and earthquake victim support. The agenda also includes a closed session regarding municipal property security.

• Goodwood Baseball Diamond tender results (Report PR-04/23)
• Bonner Fields Inclusive Community Grant (Report PR-07/23)
• Child Care Fee Subsidy Service Agreement with the Region of Durham (Report RC-01/23)
• Grade Five Action Pass Program (Report RC-02/23)
• Canada Day Celebrations 2023 (Report PR-05/23)

The General Purpose and Administration Committee approved several infrastructure and community projects, including road paving and baseball diamond upgrades. The committee also supported a grant application for Bonner Fields and the return of the Grade Five Action Pass program.

• Awarded Planks Lane unit price Tender U23-01 to Wyndale Paving Co. Ltd. for $372,971.28 including HST
• Approved Anthony Furlano Construction Inc. for Goodwood Baseball Diamond at $171,831.50 plus HST
• Supported application for 2023-24 Inclusive Community Grant for Bonner Fields up to $60,000
• Approved resurrection of the Grade Five Action Pass program for Township students
• Supported proposal to host an in-person 2023 Canada Day event
• Endorsed Paul Pentikainen as the Kawartha-Haliburton municipal representative on the Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Committee

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will hear a delegation from Erin Bennett requesting 2023 event permits for two mountain bike races and two trail running races at Woodnewton (4849 Concession 6, Uxbridge). The committee will also consider reports on the 2023 Annual Repayment Limit for long-term debt and a security reduction for the Horner Court Subdivision. Several correspondence items are listed, including requests from the Uxbridge & District Lions Club and the 365 Group for a 5K Foam Fest event.

• Delegation from Erin Bennett re 2023 event permits for 2 mountain bike races and 2 trail running races at Woodnewton (4849 Concession 6, Uxbridge)
• Report TR-06/23 re 2023 Annual Repayment Limit (ARL) respecting Long-term Debt and Financial Obligations
• Report TR-08/23 re Horner Court Subdivision (Schickedanz) - Reduction of Security
• Correspondence from 365 Group re request for a Special Occasion Permit and Municipally Significant Event declaration for the 5K Foam Fest obstacle course
• Correspondence from Uxbridge & District Lions Club re 2023 Voluntary Road Toll and Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides

The General Purpose and Administration Committee approved several special event permits and designated two as Municipally Significant Events. The committee also authorized a reduction in a security letter of credit for the Horner Court Subdivision and appointed five individuals to various boards and committees.

• Approved request for four 2023 special event permits at 4849 Concession 6 (Woodnewton)
• Approved Uxperience fundraiser at Music Hall on April 29, 2023, as a Municipally Significant Event
• Approved reduction of letter of credit by $194,523 for Horner Court Subdivision
• Approved 2023 Lions Annual Voluntary Road Toll (May 26-27)
• Approved 2023 Lions Club Annual Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides (May 28)
• Approved 5K Foam Fest at Dagmar Ski Resort as a Municipally Significant Event
• Authorized solicitors to engage in discussions regarding OLT Case No. OLT-22-002958
• Appointed Kate Devine, Ian Giffin, Barbara Wride, Christine Cinnamon, Danielle Reid, and John Milne to various boards

Council Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge Council is meeting to hear delegations on affordable housing, a security deposit reduction for a property at 4520 Concession 6, and a request for a partial road closure for the Springtide Music Festival. Council will also consider several by-laws, including appointments, agreements for streetlighting and site plans, and a resolution amending the surplus declaration for the Old Fire Hall.

• Delegation from North House and Uxbridge Coalition Against Poverty on affordable housing statistics and new asks
• Request to reduce security deposit for conversion at 4520 Concession 6, Uxbridge
• Springtide Music Festival: partial road closure of Victoria Street, sign by-law exemption, and Municipally Significant Event declaration for June 10-11, 2023
• By-law 2023-037: Agreement with Montgomery Industrial Services for Testa Streetlighting (Tender U23-03)
• By-law 2023-040: Site Plan Development Agreement with Evendale Developments Ltd. for an apartment building

Council endorsed a motion supporting a high-speed train (TGV) project for the Quebec-Toronto corridor. The board also approved road closures and by-law exemptions for the Springtide Music Festival and designated two other events as Municipally Significant. Several administrative appointments and site plan agreements were introduced.

• Endorsed City of Montreal's motion for a high-speed train (TGV) project (Carried)
• Approved Springtide Music Festival road closures, sign/noise by-law exemptions, and Municipally Significant Event status (Carried)
• Declared 'Music by the Bay presents Harry Manx' a Municipally Significant Event (Carried)
• Referred request to reduce security deposit for 4520 Concession 6 to staff (Carried)
• Approved release of $30,000 letter of credit security for Jacko Holdings Ltd. (Carried)
• Recommended approval of Land Division Application LD 129/2022 for 10749 and 10729 Con Rd. 3 with conditions (Carried)
• Appointed Dave Barton and Gordon Shreeve to Environment and Sustainability Committee (Carried)
• Amended surplus property declaration for Old Fire Hall to include Part 11, 40R-29312 (Carried)

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss a range of items, including reports on a zoning by-law amendment and official plan amendment for Wooden Sticks Golf Inc., a regional official plan amendment for 10899 Concession Road 4, a telecommunications tower application at 11 Douglas Road, and alterations to a heritage property at 49 Brock Street West. The agenda also includes correspondence on topics such as housing pledges, insurance costs, environmental assessments, and a proposed Enbridge expansion. The meeting includes an in-camera session for personal matters.

• Proposed Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA 2022-06 and OPA 70 - Wooden Sticks Golf Inc.
• Report DS-11/23: Regional Official Plan Amendment for 10899 Concession Road 4
• Report DS-13/23: Telecommunications Tower Application at 11 Douglas Road
• Report DS-12/23: Alterations to Heritage Property at 49 Brock Street West (CIBC Bank)
• Correspondence on housing pledges (Clarington, Pickering, Ajax) and Enbridge Sandford expansion

The General Purpose and Administration Committee approved heritage property alterations at 49 Brock Street West and supported a Regional Official Plan Amendment for 10899 Concession Road 4. The committee also rejected a proposed telecommunications tower location at 11 Douglas Road.

• Approved heritage property alterations at 49 Brock Street West (CIBC Bank)
• Supported Regional Official Plan Amendment for 10899 Concession Road 4
• Denied proposed telecommunications tower location at 11 Douglas Road
• Appointed Ally Vogl to the Zephyr Hall Community Association (2022-2026)
• Directed staff to prepare a communication piece on Region of Durham Organics Management Plan
• Directed staff to bring back a Resolution regarding TGV high-speed train in Quebec-Toronto Corridor
• Referred municipal housing target correspondence from Clarington, Pickering, and Ajax to staff
• Referred school bus stop arm camera correspondence to staff to investigate AMPS program

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss a proposed zoning by-law amendment and official plan amendment for Wooden Sticks Golf Inc., a proposed plow truck and Mad Vac purchase through LAS, and year-end statistics for by-law and animal control services. The agenda also includes several committee of adjustment applications for property relief requests and correspondence on various provincial and municipal matters.

• Proposed ZBA 2022-06 and OPA 70 for Wooden Sticks Golf Inc. with public correspondence
• Report PWO-05/23: Proposed purchase of plow truck and Mad Vac through LAS buying group
• Committee of Adjustment applications: 41 King St W, 31 Ballinger Way, 2180 Concession Road 7, 190 Webb Road
• By-law Services 2022 fourth quarter and year-end statistics (Report BL-02/23)
• Animal Control 2022 fourth quarter and annual report (Report AC-01/23)

The General Purpose and Administration Committee authorized the purchase of a tandem cab, plow equipment, and a vacuum. The committee also provided conditional support for four planning variances and made two municipal appointments.

• Approved purchase of 2023 tandem cab and chassis, plow equipment, and 4-wheel vacuum via Local Authority Services
• Endorsed Deputy Mayor Cecil Ryall as the Kawartha-Haliburton representative on the Trent Conservation Coalition Source Protection Committee
• Approved conditional support for height variance for accessory building at 41 King Street West
• Approved conditional support for rear yard setback variance for raised deck at 31 Ballinger Way
• Approved conditional support for front yard setback variance for attached garage at 2180 Concession 7
• Approved conditional support for minimum lot area variance for single detached dwelling at 190 Webb Road
• Appointed Dave Dickie to the Canada Day Committee for the 2022-2026 Term
• Appointed Dale Feasby as Township Livestock Valuator for the 2022-2026 Term

Council Meeting

Council is meeting to consider several reports, including the 2023/2024 operating budget and capital investment plan, a proposed ice rental rate for a charity hockey tournament, and a security reduction for a condominium agreement. They will also review correspondence from the Region of Durham and other agencies, and vote on several by-laws, including demolition agreements and appointments.

• 2023/2024 Operating Budget and Capital Investment Plan (Report TR-03/23)
• Proposed ice rental rate for Bonner Boys Charity Hockey Tournament (Report PR-03/23)
• Reduction of security for Montgomery Meadows Condominium Agreement at 231-249 Reach St (Report TR-02/23)
• By-law 2023-024: Demolition agreement with Kestin for 119 Mayfair Drive
• By-law 2023-025: Demolition agreement with Annarasa for 4520 Concession 6

Public Planning Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge Planning Committee is holding a public meeting to hear comments on an application by Wooden Sticks Golf Inc. to amend the Official Plan and Zoning By-law to permit a 5-storey, 79-room hotel at 40 Elgin Park Drive. The property is currently zoned Rural (RU) and Open Space (OS-11) and designated Oak Ridges Moraine – Countryside Area. Several written submissions from residents are listed for consideration.

• Application OPA 70 and ZBA 2022-06 by Wooden Sticks Golf Inc.
• Proposed 5-storey hotel with 79 guest rooms, lobby, office, and breakfast kitchen/restaurant at 40 Elgin Park Drive
• Property zoned Rural (RU) and Open Space (OS-11), designated Oak Ridges Moraine – Countryside Area
• Public submissions from Tom Fowle, Stuart Aldridge, Stephen MacMurray, Shelley Langer, Lynda Underwood, Gillian Hootan, and Wendell and Leanne Coughlan

Council Education Session (Closed to Public)

This is a Council Education Session for the Township of Uxbridge, ON, held on 2023-02-21. The meeting is closed to the public, and the agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed agenda items, decisions, or discussions.

Council Meeting

Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including a zoning amendment for the China Canada development at 309 Zephyr Rd., and to hear delegations on fee waivers, a fill retention request, and the farmers' market location. They will also approve minutes from previous meetings and receive correspondence from other municipalities on various provincial issues.

• By-law 2023-020: Zoning By-law amendment for China Canada lands (309 Zephyr Rd.)
• By-law 2023-017: Three-year lease with Stonemoor Daycare Centre Inc. at Uxbridge Community Centre Hall (Arena)
• By-law 2023-018: Development Agreement with 590954 Ontario Inc. for 269 Regional Road 8
• Delegation: Bonner Boys Community Club requests waived ice and hall rental fees for hockey tournament April 28-30, 2023
• Delegation: Stony Smith requests to retain fill at 800 Uxbridge/Pickering Townline

Council approved a Zoning By-law Amendment and implementing by-law for a residential development at 309 Zephyr Road. The meeting also authorized a $68,000 budget for a Downtown Revitalization project and approved several land and lease agreements.

• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment and implementing By-law No. 2023-020 for 309 Zephyr Road
• Approved $68,000 budget for Downtown Revitalization project (funded by RED program, Region of Durham, BIA, Downtown Revitalization Reserve, and Farmers market)
• Approved request for Ken Eyre to reside at 3940 Concession 4 during new home construction with $50,000 security deposit
• Approved request for 'Run for the Diamond' to use a portion of Elgin Park on June 25, 2023
• Referred Bonner Boys Service Club fee waiver request and Uxbridge Farmers' Market location request to staff for recommendation reports
• Directed staff to work with Stony Smith on a Site Alteration Agreement for fill at 800 Uxbridge/Pickering Townline
• Passed By-law No. 2023-017 for a three-year lease with Stonemoor Daycare Centre Inc. at the Community Centre Hall
• Approved appointments to Boards and Committees for the 2022-2026 Term of Council

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee is meeting to hear delegations and discuss reports. Delegations include requests for road closures and parking lot use for a Big Brothers Big Sisters bike event, use of Elgin Park for a goat workshop, traffic signal changes at Toronto and Brock Streets, and permission to keep an existing house as an accessory building at 4520 Concession 6. The committee will also review reports on a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision at 309 Zephyr Road, land division applications, a health and safety policy, and a request to extend permission for cowboy mounted shooting on private property.

• Big Brothers Big Sisters Mega Bike event request for May 12, 2023, including road closures and parking lot use
• Dairy Goat Showmanship Workshop request to use Elgin Park on May 20, 2023
• Traffic signal modifications at Toronto Street and Brock Street
• Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for 309 Zephyr Road (China Canada Jing Bei Xin Min International Co. Ltd.)
• Request to extend permission for Cowboy Mounted Shooting on private property for five years

The General Purpose and Administration Committee approved support for the Big Brothers, Big Sisters of North Durham Mega Bike event and a dairy goat workshop. The committee also authorized a demolition agreement for 4520 Concession 6 and granted a limited noise by-law exemption for mounted cowboy shooting.

• Approved support for Big Brothers, Big Sisters of North Durham Mega Bike event on May 13, 2023
• Approved use of Elgin Park for Dairy Goat Showmanship Workshop on May 20, 2023, at no charge
• Directed Township to enter Demolition Agreement and collect $50,000 Letter of Credit for 4520 Concession 6
• Recommended approval of land division applications LD 003/2023, LD 004/2023, and LD 005/2023 for 199 John Harvey Street
• Granted 3-year Noise By-law exemption for Lise Mahoney to practice Mounted Cowboy Shooting
• Approved $3,500 expenditure for e-coli and total coliform testing on Wagner Lake
• Supported request for Precious Minds to use Uxbridge Arena Community Room/Ice Pad at a discounted rate
• Approved signing of the 2023 Corporate Health and Safety Policy Statement

Finance Committee Budget Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge Finance Committee is holding a budget meeting to review and discuss the 2023 budget across all departments, including recreation, public works, fire, library, and development services. A delegation from the Uxbridge Firefighter Memorial Committee will present on a 150th Anniversary Memorial Statue and Unveiling Event. The committee will also consider a list of budget items not currently included in the 2023/2024 budget.

• Delegation from Uxbridge Firefighter Memorial Committee re 150th Anniversary Memorial Statue and Unveiling Event
• Review of 2023 budget items for consideration (2023/2024 Budget List)
• Budget discussions across departments: Recreation, Public Works, Fire, Library, Development Services, Clerk's, Cemeteries

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Township of Uxbridge Council with a short 30-minute agenda. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as call to order, disclosures, approvals, and reports, with no substantive decisions or discussions listed. The only specific item is a confirming by-law (2023-015) to approve the proceedings of the meeting itself.

• Confirming by-law 2023-015 to confirm proceedings of the February 2, 2023 Council meeting

Finance Committee Budget Meeting

The Finance Committee is holding a budget meeting to review and discuss the 2023 operating and capital budgets for various township departments, including recreation, public works, fire, library, and development services. The agenda lists departmental budget items with attachments for the Business Improvement Area, Development Services, and Financial Items, but no specific dollar amounts or decisions are detailed in the agenda text.

• Business Improvement Area operating budget review
• Development Services operating and capital budget reviews
• Financial items operating budget review
• Budget reviews for recreation, culture, tourism, arena, parks, public works, fire, library, clerk's, and cemeteries

The committee reviewed operating and capital reports for Development Services, the Business Improvement Area, and general financial items. No substantive budget decisions were made as the Chair recommended deferring items for consideration until the next meeting when all Council members can attend.

• Deferred discussion of Items for Consideration to February 2 meeting

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Township of Uxbridge Council. The agenda includes several by-laws for site plan agreements, a zoning amendment, a demolition agreement, and a new fees by-law, as well as a report on a retrofit program for the Uxpool and Library community buildings. The meeting also includes an in-camera item regarding a potential land acquisition or disposition.

• By-law 2023-006: Site Plan Amending Agreement with Lakeridge Resort Limited for 790 Chalk Lake Road
• By-law 2023-007: Site Plan Agreement with Hyson Properties for 37 Anderson Blvd.
• By-law 2023-008: Site Plan Agreement with Tower Valley Investments for 67 Anderson Blvd.
• By-law 2023-009: Zoning amendment to lift Holding Provision (H) for 30 Anderson Blvd. (Zano-Con Developments Ltd.)
• By-law 2023-011: New fees and charges by-law, repealing By-law 2019-026

Council appointed members to the Public Library Board and a regional land committee. They approved a grant application for the Uxpool and library, and made several recommendations to the Region of Durham regarding condominium and land division applications.

• Appointed Gerri Lynn O’Connor to the Region of Durham Land Division Committee (Carried)
• Appointed Dwight Clements, Agnes Croxford, Cathy Peters, David Phillips, Sheldon Wolfson, and Christine McKenzie to the Uxbridge Public Library Board (Carried)
• Endorsed CBR grant application for Uxpool and Library, with up to $13,000 from each respective reserve fund (Carried)
• Recommended approval to Region of Durham for Plan of Condominium at 62 Mill Street (Carried)
• Recommended deferral to Region of Durham for land division application at 39 Cemetery Road (Carried)
• Recommended denial to Region of Durham for land division applications at 10749 & 10729 Concession 3 (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2023-006 for Site Plan Amending Agreement at 790 Chalk Lake Road (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2023-013 for Development Agreement at 69 Campbell Drive (Carried)

Finance Committee Budget Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge Finance Committee is holding a budget meeting to review proposed 2023 operating and capital budgets across departments including recreation, culture, tourism, health and safety, parks, arena, library, and other services. The agenda lists departmental budget items with attached PDF documents, but no specific dollar amounts or decisions are included in the agenda text itself.

• Business Improvement Area budget review
• Recreation, Culture & Tourism operating and capital budgets
• Health & Safety operating budget
• Parks and Arena operating and capital budgets
• Library operating and capital budgets

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee is meeting to receive delegations from Deloitte on the 2022 audit plan and MP Jennifer O'Connell on housing programs, and to review reports on a pump track/skate park inspection, a building condition assessment, an AED request, and 2023 Community Improvement Plan priorities. Several correspondence items are also on the agenda, including appointments to regional committees.

• Delegation from Deloitte LLP on Audit Service Plan for year ending Dec 31, 2022
• Delegation from MP Jennifer O'Connell on Housing Programs and Resources
• Report PR-01/23 on Pump Track and Skate Park Inspection
• Report PWO-01/23 on Building Condition Assessment at 519 Durham Regional Road 8
• Report CAO-02/23 on Downtown Uxbridge Community Improvement Plan 2023 Priorities

Council Education Session (Open to Public)

This is a Council Education Session, open to the public, focused on a presentation by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on municipal council orientation. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being this orientation presentation.

• Presentation by Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing on Council Orientation
• First Nations Land Acknowledgement
• Disclosure of pecuniary interest
• Review of items not listed on agenda

Council attended an information session featuring a presentation from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The session covered the Ontario Municipal Councillor's Guide to Committee, including roles, accountability, and finances. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

Council Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge Council is meeting to consider several by-laws, including a $3,000,000 interim borrowing authorization, a planning fees agreement with Wooden Sticks Golf Club, and lease and site plan agreements with the York Durham Heritage Railway. The agenda also includes correspondence from provincial and regional bodies on topics like Greenbelt amendments, the More Homes Built Faster Act, and the 2023 interim regional property tax levy, as well as reports on a security reduction for a condominium agreement and a year-in-review. The meeting will also go in camera to discuss a proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition.

• By-law 2023-004: authorize borrowing $3,000,000 for 2023 current expenditures
• By-law 2023-001: planning fees agreement with Wooden Sticks Golf Club Inc. for land at 40 Elgin Park Drive
• By-law 2023-002 and 2023-003: lease extension and site plan agreement with York Durham Heritage Railway
• Report TR-01/23: reduction of security for Evendale Developments Ltd. condominium agreement, Block 6
• Correspondence on Greenbelt amendments, More Homes Built Faster Act, and 2023 interim regional property tax levy