Township of Uxbridge public meetings in 2024

Council Meeting

The Council will discuss several municipal reports, including a new pool grant application and a corporate website platform. The meeting includes delegations regarding a disc golf course at Quaker Commons Park and spay/neuter initiatives. Council is also considering several by-laws related to taxes, fees, and borrowing.

• By-law 2024-106 to authorize borrowing $5,000,000.00 for 2025 expenditures
• By-law 2024-103 for 2025 interim tax levies
• By-law 2024-105 to establish fees and charges for township property and services
• Proposal from Optimist Club for an 18-hole disc golf course at Quaker Commons Park
• Report RC-14/24 regarding a new pool and grant application

Council awarded the East Gwillimbury Townline Bridges tender to MIANCO Group Inc for $5,209,507 plus HST, approved contract administration and testing costs, and passed a by-law to expropriate lands at 43, 45, and 47 Brock Street. Council also approved interim tax levy, borrowing, and fee by-laws, and directed staff to apply for a grant for a new pool.

• Awarded Tender U24/17 to MIANCO Group Inc for $5,209,507 plus HST for East Gwillimbury Townline Bridges
• Approved contract administration costs to LEA Consulting for $734,654 plus HST
• Approved third-party testing for $40,000 plus HST
• Approved By-law 2024-107 to expropriate lands at 43, 45, and 47 Brock Street
• Approved By-law 2024-103 for interim tax levies for 2025
• Approved By-law 2024-106 to borrow $5,000,000 for 2025 current expenditures
• Approved By-law 2024-105 to establish fees and charges, repealing 2023-011
• Directed staff to apply for Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund (CSRIF) for a new pool

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee of the Township of Uxbridge will meet to approve minutes, discuss the 2025-2030 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, and review a presentation on the Animal Shelter Drawings.

• Approval of October 29, 2024 minutes
• Presentation on Animal Shelter Drawings
• Discussion on 2025-2030 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan
• Review of Brock St and Toronto St pedestrian timings
• Discussion on 2025 meeting dates

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee is discussing financial bylaws for 2025, including interim tax levies and temporary borrowing. The body is also reviewing proposed fee schedules for 2025 and 2026 across multiple municipal departments.

• Proposed 2025 and 2026 Fees and Charges for Administration, Animal Control, Development Services, Fire, Library, Public Works, and Treasury
• By-law to provide for 2025 Interim Tax Levies
• Request for a Temporary Borrowing By-law for 2025
• Proposed designation of the Udora United Church at 14800 Regional Road 1
• Grant application for Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP) at 54 Main Street S.

The Uxbridge General Purpose and Administration Committee approved a 2025 temporary borrowing by-law for up to $5 million, advanced the 2025/2026 Fees and Charges by-law, and authorized a downtown grant for 54 Main Street South. The committee also initiated heritage designation for the Udora United Church at 14800 Regional Road 1, approved the 2025 meeting schedule, and appointed Lindsay Golden to the Uxbridge BIA Board.

• Approved 2025 interim tax levy by-law
• Authorized temporary borrowing up to $5,000,000 for 2025
• Directed staff to prepare the 2025/2026 Fees and Charges By-law effective January 1, 2025
• Directed staff to proceed with heritage designation for Udora United Church at 14800 Regional Road 1
• Referred Concession Road 3 Safety Audit report to staff for a comprehensive 2025 traffic calming report
• Approved Downtown CIP Redevelopment/Rehabilitation Grant application for 54 Main Street South
• Approved the 2025 Council and Committee meeting schedule
• Appointed Lindsay Golden to the Uxbridge BIA Board for the 2022/2026 term

Public Planning Meeting

The Planning Committee will review Township File No. Zoning By‑Law Amendment 2024‑08 for the King Street Parkette. The proposal seeks to change the site's zoning from Recreational (RE) to Residential First Density (R1) to permit residential uses. The committee will accept public comments and written submissions on the amendment. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as call to order, disclosures of pecuniary interest, and other business.

• Zoning By‑Law Amendment 2024‑08 (King Street Parkette) – rezoning RE to R1
• Public participation – oral or written submissions accepted
• Attachments: submissions from Hanno Rein and Kennedy Self regarding the amendment
• Standard procedural items: call to order, disclosure of pecuniary interest, chairman’s remarks
• Other business – unspecified items

The Planning Committee held a statutory public meeting for Zoning By-law Amendment 2024-08, which proposes to rezone the King Street Parkette from Recreational (RE) to Residential First Density (R1) to permit residential uses. No decision was made at this meeting; staff will report back with a recommendation before the zoning by-law is adopted. Numerous residents spoke in opposition, citing loss of green space, environmental concerns, and community impact.

• Received correspondence items a-f for information and referred to staff (Carried)
• No decision on ZBA 2024-08; staff to report back with recommendation
• Additional 14 days allowed for written comments to Township Clerk

Special Council Meeting

The Council is meeting to discuss the 2025-2026 Operating Budget and Capital Investment Plan. The meeting also includes a report on financial disclosure requirements under Ontario Regulation 284/09.

• 2025-2026 Operating Budget and Capital Investment Plan (Report TR-27/24)
• Financial Disclosure Requirement – Ontario Regulation 284-09 (Report TR-25/24)
• Confirming by-law 2024-102

The Township of Uxbridge special council meeting consisted primarily of receiving information reports regarding financial disclosure requirements and the 2025/2026 operating budget and capital investment plan. Council also passed the confirming by-law before adjourning.

• Received Report TR-26/24 regarding financial disclosure requirements under Ontario Regulation 284/09 (Carried)
• Received Report TR-27/24 regarding the 2025/2026 Operating Budget and Capital Investment Plan (Carried)
• Passed By-law No. 2024-102 to confirm the proceedings of the special meeting (Carried)

Finance Committee Budget Meeting

The Finance Committee will hold a budget review meeting, examining the township's overall finances. Items include a presentation on public works, township property, and parks and trails, as well as any unfinished business. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Public Works, Township Property and Parks and Trails (presentation attached)
• Budget Review Presentation – November 28, 2024
• Unfinished Business

The Finance Committee reviewed the 2025 budget, with operating expenditures of $22.9 million and capital expenditures of $12.2 million, funded partly by property taxes. Mayor Barton reported a 4.40% total tax levy increase for residents, with the Uxbridge portion at 1.51%. The committee approved $9,000 for the Arena LED light project and referred traffic calming measures (speed boards, automatic speed enforcement, community safety zones) to staff for consideration. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Arena LED light project at $9,000 from tax levy
• Referred traffic calming measures (speed boards, automatic speed enforcement, community safety zones) to staff
• Did not support moving speed signs every two weeks; staff to consider alternative plan

Finance Committee Budget Meeting

The Finance Committee will consider budget review presentations for General Government, Development Services and Fire; Library, Recreation, Culture & Tourism, Health & Safety, Arena and Facilities; and BIA and other financial items. The meeting also includes standard items such as call to order, disclosure of pecuniary interest, delegations, unfinished business, and adjournment.

• Presentation – Budget Review Meeting – General Government, Development Services and Fire
• Presentation – Budget Review Meeting – Library, Recreation, Culture & Tourism, Health & Safety, Arena and Facilities
• Presentation – Budget Review Meeting – BIA and other financial items

The Finance Committee held a budget meeting to review the 2025/2026 draft budget, with staff emphasizing minimal increases and new revenue sources. No formal budget approval or major decisions were made; the only motion directed staff to review the agreement with Friends of the Foster and report back to Council. The meeting was procedural, focusing on departmental presentations and discussions.

• Directed staff to review agreement with Friends of the Foster and report back with financials (carried)

Council Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge Council will meet to approve agreements for a new animal shelter architect, office space at the Uxbridge Arena, and amendments to the traffic by-law. The meeting also includes presentations on the 2024 Slabtown Fest and the 2024 audit plan.

• Authorization for architect services for the new Animal Shelter
• Lease agreement with Precious Minds for office space at Uxbridge Arena
• Amendment to traffic by-law regarding fire routes
• Planning fees agreement with 123 Hwy 47 Inc.
• Agreement with Horsemen's Association for use of Elgin Park

The Township of Uxbridge Council supported in principle a request from Slabtown Cider Co. to host an anniversary event and declared North House's proposed Food Truck Festival a municipally significant event. Council also supported the Township of King's resolution on redistributing provincial taxes for infrastructure funding, referred a report on Bird Friendly Certification to staff, and passed several bylaws including agreements for Elgin Park and the Uxbridge Arena.

• Supported in principle Slabtown Cider Co. event on August 22-24, 2025
• Received 2024 Audit Service Plan from Deloitte LLP for information and released it to the public
• Declared North House's Food Truck Festival on July 12, 2025 a Municipally Significant Event
• Referred Bird Friendly Certification presentation to staff for a report
• Supported Township of King's resolution on redistribution of Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST
• Endorsed committee minutes from Public Planning Committee and General Purpose and Administration Committee
• Passed By-law Nos. 2024-096 to 2024-100 regarding property agreements, leases, planning fees, and traffic
• Passed Confirming By-law No. 2024-101

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will review financial operating results for September 2024. The body will also consider requests for event hosting at Elgin Park and a designation for a show at the Uxbridge Music Hall.

• Review of Operating Results – Actual to Budget – September 2024
• Request to host 'Run for the Diamond' and exclusive use of Elgin Park on June 22, 2025
• Request to designate 'Throwback Country Live' at Uxbridge Music Hall as a Municipally Significant event
• Report PWO-26/19 regarding the Goodwood Shed
• Correspondence regarding Uxpool refurbishment

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose & Administration Committee will hear reports from several sub‑committees, including the Planning and Economic Development Committee’s review of the New Provincial Planning Statement for additional residential units. It will also consider a CAO report on recruiting film production to the township and a by‑law services third‑quarter statistical report. Additional items include a request to update veteran street names and implement uniform street signs with a poppy symbol.

• Review of New Provincial Planning Statement (Clarington PDS‑043‑24) on additional residential units
• CAO report on recruiting film production to the Township of Uxbridge (FilmProduction.pdf)
• By‑law Services Third Quarter Statistical Report (BL‑10‑24)
• Request to update veteran street name list and implement uniform street signs with poppy symbol (Veteran Street Names and Poppy Signs.pdf)

The committee supported a pilot to recruit film production to Uxbridge, including preparing a film package, improving website location info, creating a 'Film Locations Trail', funding up to 10 hours per week of staff time ($9,000) from operational surplus, and hiring a consultant as a Filming Location Agent on commission. It also received reports on by-law enforcement and updated the veteran street name list with a poppy symbol standard. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Supported film recruitment pilot with $9,000 staff funding (carried)
• Approved creating a 'Film Locations Trail' tourism experience (carried)
• Approved hiring a consultant as Filming Location Agent at 8% commission (carried)
• Received by-law 3rd quarter report (carried)
• Adopted updated veteran street name list and poppy symbol street sign standard (carried)
• Directed Public Works to investigate budget impact of replacing existing poppy signs (carried)
• Approved sending thank-you letters to veteran list creators (carried)
• Received Clarington correspondence on provincial planning statement (carried)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

The Accessibility Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on the Uxbridge Pool renovation, including a floor plan and rendered images from the Director of Community Services and the Aquatic Program Supervisor. The committee will also approve minutes from the August 27, 2024 meeting and consider follow‑up on an Accessibility Grant Program submission. Additional discussion items include accessible Halloween support, a possible invitation to explore Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park, and updates on facility accessibility design standards.

• Presentation on Uxbridge Pool Renovation – floor plan and rendered images (Amanda Ferraro, Colin Beyea)
• Accessibility Grant Program submission follow‑up (Kyle McFarlane, Golf Association of Ontario)
• Discussion of Accessible Halloween Support
• Invitation to explore Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park
• Facility Accessibility Design Standards – Clarington & Uxbridge

The Accessibility Advisory Committee received an update on the proposed Uxbridge pool renovation, including concept drawings and a budget of approximately $11.4 million. The committee discussed accessibility features such as a therapy pool ramp, accessible change rooms, and a universal washroom, and offered to provide letters of support for grant applications. No formal decisions were made on the pool project; the only formal motion was to approve the minutes of the previous meeting.

• Approved minutes of August 27, 2024 meeting (carried)
• Discussed pool renovation plans, including therapy pool and accessibility features (no vote)
• Noted Golf Ontario grant application was unsuccessful (no action)
• Agreed to follow up on auditory function at Brock St. and Toronto St. crosswalk (no vote)
• Identified issues with Countryside Preserve kiosk map and suggested improvements (no vote)
• Discussed updating Facility Accessibility Design Standards (no vote)
• Agreed to support accessible Halloween annually with BIA (no vote)
• Agreed to compile list for Public Works on working time/group time (no vote)

Council Meeting

The Uxbridge Council will review several reports, including a taxi by‑law amendment, tax adjustments under the Municipal Act, and a zoning amendment for 181 Ashworth Road. Delegations include a presentation from the Durham Regional Police Service Board and a fire‑invoice matter. The agenda also contains three Planning Fees Agreements, a Development Agreement with Good Life Developments, and a resolution on provincial updates to the Municipal Elections Act. The meeting will conclude with a confirming by‑law for the session.

• Resolution 2024-08 – AMCTO Provincial Updates to the Municipal Elections Act
• Taxi By‑law Number 2006‑227 – Proposed Amendment (BL‑09‑24)
• Zoning By‑law Amendment for 181 Ashworth Road (Report DS‑64‑24)
• Planning Fees Agreement with Oak Valley Health (2024‑091)
• Development Agreement with Good Life Developments Ltd. (2024‑093)

Council approved amendments to the taxi by-law to allow a third vehicle per license for an additional fee. A zoning amendment was approved for a second residential unit at 181 Ashworth Road. Council also passed a resolution calling for provincial updates to the Municipal Elections Act.

• Approved taxi by-law amendment to allow a third vehicle per license with a $300 processing fee and $50 annual renewal fee
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment for a second residential unit at 181 Ashworth Road
• Passed resolution 2024-08 calling for Province to update Municipal Elections Act by Summer 2025
• Approved tax adjustments under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act
• Authorized Planning Fees Agreements with Oak Valley Health and Robert Martella
• Authorized Development Agreement with Good Life Developments Ltd. for 290 Main Street North
• Denied request to reduce $535 fire services invoice; provided payment plan option instead

Special Council Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge Council is meeting to discuss and potentially adopt amendments to the Official Plan and Zoning By-law. These items specifically relate to the Downtown Revitalization Strategic Plan and Action Plan Implementation.

• By-law 2024-088: Amendment No. 73 to the Official Plan for Downtown Revitalization
• By-law 2024-089: Zoning By-law No. 81-19 amendment for Part Lots 30 and 31, Concessions 6 and 7

Council passed By-law 2024-088 adopting Amendment No. 73 to the Official Plan for the Downtown Revitalization Strategic Plan and Action Plan Implementation, and By-law 2024-089 amending Zoning By-law No. 81-19 for specific lands in Part Lots 30 and 31, Concessions 6 and 7. Both were introduced, read, and finally passed. A confirming by-law (2024-090) was also passed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 73 (Downtown Revitalization Strategic Plan) via By-law 2024-088
• Amended Zoning By-law No. 81-19 for Part Lots 30 and 31, Concessions 6 and 7 via By-law 2024-089
• Passed confirming by-law 2024-090 for meeting proceedings

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will review several land division applications and a sign by-law exemption. The meeting includes delegations regarding pool renovations, senior survey results, and a fire invoice. Members will also receive correspondence on local infrastructure and provincial health and election updates.

• Land Division Hearings for 15 Jonathan Street, 2320 Concession 4, and 3 Deerfoot Drive
• Sign By-law Exemption request for the Goodwood Community Centre Sign
• Proposed Zoning By-law amendment 2024-04 for Mason Homes Phase 2
• Request to install an LED sign on the Zephyr Hall
• Request to install bird diverters on hydro lines along Main Street adjacent to Elgin Pond

The General Purpose and Administration Committee approved three land division (consent) applications: LD 04/2024 at 15 Jonathan Street, LD 07/2024 at 2320 Concession 4, and LD 08/2024 at 3 Deerfoot Drive, each subject to a list of conditions. The committee also received delegations from the Age-Friendly Community Committee on senior survey results and the Uxbridge Swim Club on proposed UxPool renovations, directing staff to follow up on both. All other business was procedural, including receiving correspondence and going into a closed session with no reportable outcomes.

• Approved land division LD 04/2024 at 15 Jonathan Street with conditions
• Approved land division LD 07/2024 at 2320 Concession 4 with conditions; staff delegated to consider waiving conditions 2 and 6
• Approved land division LD 08/2024 at 3 Deerfoot Drive with conditions; staff delegated to consider waiving condition 3
• Received Age-Friendly Committee senior survey delegation; directed staff to investigate snow removal on Elgin Park paved paths
• Received Uxbridge Swim Club delegation on UxPool renovations; directed staff to gather more information from the club
• Referred Zephyr Lions Club LED sign request to CAO for a report
• Referred bird diverter request on Main Street hydro lines to Hydro One
• Referred Goodwood Community Centre sign by-law exemption to CAO for consideration

Public Planning Meeting

The Planning Committee will review Temporary Use By‑law Amendment 2024‑07 for 55 Anderson Boulevard, submitted by Guild Electric. The amendment seeks to permit outdoor storage on the property for a three‑year period starting October 7, 2024. Committee members may approve, reject, or request changes to the amendment after public comments.

• Temporary Use By‑law Amendment 2024‑07 – permits outdoor storage at 55 Anderson Blvd (Guild Electric) for three years (Oct 7 2024 – Oct 7 2027).

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose & Administration Committee will hear reports from the Finance and Emergency Services, Heritage, Parks, Environment, Public Works, Planning and Administration committees, as well as a presentation of fire fighters’ long‑term service awards. It will consider a report on changing the township website provider and construction of a new website. The meeting consists mainly of committee reports, updates and public comment items.

• Report CL-27-24 – Change of Website Provider/Construction of a New Website
• Report PWO‑14‑24 – Reach Street Sidewalk at the Venetian Development
• Report PWO‑13‑24 – Proposed Speed Board Policy
• Report RC‑13‑24 – Alcohol Sales at Uxbridge Pioneers Hockey Games
• Report DS‑57‑24 – Downtown Revitalization Strategic Plan and Official Plan/Zoning By‑law Amendments (OPA 73, ZBA 2024‑06)

The committee adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 73 and Zoning By-law Amendment 2024-06 to implement the Downtown Revitalization Strategic Plan. It also approved allowing alcohol sales at Uxbridge Pioneers hockey games, with sales ceasing before the third period. A $40,000 website replacement request was referred to the 2025/2026 budget discussions.

• Adopted Official Plan Amendment No. 73 and ZBA 2024-06 for downtown revitalization (carried)
• Approved alcohol sales at Uxbridge Pioneers hockey games, ceasing before third period (carried)
• Referred $40,000 website replacement request to 2025/2026 budget discussions (carried)
• Accepted cash allowance from developer in lieu of Reach Street sidewalk, directed to active transportation (carried)
• Referred proposed speed board policy to staff for further discussion (carried)
• Received library board report and Zephyr Library survey, directed staff to report back during budget (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge Council will review Report DS-56-24 and discuss several by-law items. Items include a zoning by-law amendment (2024-085) for Guild Electric’s temporary use at 55 Anderson Blvd, a contract by-law (2024-086) authorizing work with Ratcliff Excavating for the South Balsam Pond Retrofit, and a confirming by-law (2024-087) for the meeting proceedings. Standard agenda items such as minutes approval, reports, and public comment periods are also on the agenda.

• 2024-085 – Zoning by-law amendment for temporary use at 55 Anderson Blvd (Guild Electric)
• 2024-086 – Contract authorizing Ratcliff Excavating for South Balsam Pond Retrofit (U24-09)
• Report DS-56-24 by Haley Dickson on the zoning amendment
• 2024-087 – By-law confirming the proceedings of this special meeting
• Resolution items (unspecified) scheduled for discussion

Public Planning Meeting

The Planning Committee will consider Township File No. Zoning By‑law Amendment 2024‑05 (ZBA‑2024‑05) submitted by Dale Long. The amendment seeks to change the Zoning By‑law to allow a secondary unit within an accessory building on 181 Ashworth Rd, a property in the Prime Agricultural Area and zoned Rural (RU). The committee will hear public comments and discuss the purpose and effect of the proposed amendment.

• Zoning By‑law Amendment 2024‑05 – permit a secondary unit in an accessory building at 181 Ashworth Rd

The Planning Committee held a public meeting to consider Zoning By-law Amendment 2024-05, which would permit a secondary unit within an accessory building on a property zoned Rural (RU) in a Prime Agricultural Area. Applicant Dale Long seeks the amendment to allow a retirement residence for himself while his daughters remain in the primary residence. No decisions were made; the meeting was procedural, with a seven-day comment period opened. No public submissions were received.

• No decisions made; public meeting held for ZBA-2024-05
• Seven-day comment period opened for written submissions

Public Planning Meeting

The Planning Committee will review Zoning By-law Amendment 2024-04 submitted by Mason Homes (Uxbridge) Limited. The amendment seeks to rezone land currently in the Rural (RU) Zone to Residential Second Density Exception No. 35 (R2-35), Residential Multiple Density Exception No. 28 (RM-28) and Environmental Protection Exception No. 75 (EP-75) zones, with a Holding Provision pending water and sewer capacity confirmation by the Region of Durham. The property lies east of Centre Road, west of Main Street North and north of Mason Homes Park, and is also the subject of a concurrent Draft Plan of Subdivision (Regional File No. S-U-2024-01). Public comments will be accepted before the committee decides on the amendment.

• Rezoning from Rural (RU) Zone to R2-35, RM-28, and EP-75 zones
• Holding Provision restricting use until Durham Region confirms water and sewer capacity
• Location: east side of Centre Road, west side of Main Street North, north of Mason Homes Park
• Concurrent Draft Plan of Subdivision application with Region of Durham (Regional File No. S-U-2024-01)
• Public comment period and attached meeting notice and presentation documents

The Planning Committee held a public meeting to discuss a zoning by-law amendment and draft plan of subdivision for Mason Homes' Maple Bridge Phase 2, proposing 236 residential units (154 single-detached lots and 82 townhouse units) on 13.5 hectares. No decision was made; the committee heard presentations and public comments, and will accept further comments for 14 days. Correspondence regarding a related application was received and referred to the applicant and planner.

• Received correspondence from Debbie Shilling regarding ZBA 2024-05 and referred it to applicant and planner (carried)
• No decision on ZBA 2024-04; public meeting held, comments accepted for 14 days

Council Meeting

The Uxbridge Council will consider several by‑laws, including two Planning Fees agreements with Guild Electric, an advertising recycling receptacle agreement, and a lease with DC Hockey Concepts for space in the community centre arena. It will also vote on the appointment of Evan Hampson as a Municipal Law Enforcement Officer. Additional delegation items include requests to sell alcohol at the community centre and arena, to add a taxi owners licence, and to install temporary lights for a high‑school football game.

• 2024-079 – Planning Fees Agreement with Guild Electric (Site Plan)
• 2024-080 – Planning Fees Agreement with Guild Electric (Zoning)
• 2024-081 – Appointment of Evan Hampson as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer
• 2024-082 – Agreement with Creative Outdoor Advertising for recycling receptacles
• 2024-083 – One‑year lease with DC Hockey Concepts for space in the Uxbridge Community Centre arena

Council passed five by-laws (2024-079 to 2024-083), covering planning fee agreements with Guild Electric, appointment of a municipal law enforcement officer, an advertising receptacle agreement, and a one-year arena lease with DC Hockey Concept. Delegations from the Uxbridge Pioneers Hockey Club and Keswick Taxi were received and referred to staff for reports. Council also supported temporary lights for a high school football game on October 18, 2024.

• Approved By-law 2024-079 (Planning Fees Agreement with Guild Electric for 55 Anderson Blvd)
• Approved By-law 2024-080 (Planning Fees Agreement with Guild Electric for zoning temporary use)
• Approved By-law 2024-081 (Appointed Evan Hampson as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer)
• Approved By-law 2024-082 (Agreement with Creative Outdoor Advertising for recycling receptacles)
• Approved By-law 2024-083 (One-year lease with DC Hockey Concept at Uxbridge Community Centre Arena)
• Referred Uxbridge Pioneers Hockey Club alcohol sales request to staff for report
• Referred Keswick Taxi additional licence request to staff for report
• Supported temporary lights for USS football game on Oct 18, 2024 (6-9 p.m.)

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose & Administration Committee will review several reports and presentations, including the adoption of the Community Tourism Plan, the 2025 Community Service Rates by-law, and a cost‑sharing MOU for a Family Physician Recruitment Program. It will also consider updates on the South Balsam Pond retrofit and multiple land‑division applications. Public comments are scheduled throughout the meeting.

• Adoption of Community Tourism Plan (RC‑10/24)
• Community Service Rates for 2025 (RC‑11/24)
• Family Physician Recruitment Program – Cost Sharing MOU
• South Balsam Pond Retrofit award recommendation
• Land Division Applications: 12 Pine Street; 50 Third Avenue South; 6179 Concession 7; 15 Jonathan Street

The General Purpose and Administration Committee approved several land division applications, including those at 12 Pine Street, 50 Third Avenue South, and 6179 Concession Road 7, each subject to conditions. A land division application for 15 Jonathan Street was deferred pending a complete resubmission. The committee also awarded a $1,747,717.89 tender for the South Balsam Pond Retrofit to Ratcliff Excavating & Grading, and adopted the Community Tourism Plan. The Downtown Revitalization Strategic Plan implementation was tabled for further consideration.

• Approved land division LD 096/2022 at 12 Pine Street (carried)
• Deferred land division LD 03/2024 and LD 04/2024 at 15 Jonathan Street (carried)
• Approved land division LD 05/2024 at 50 Third Avenue South (carried)
• Approved land division LD 06/2024 at 6179 Concession Road 7 (carried)
• Awarded Tender U24-09 for South Balsam Pond Retrofit to Ratcliff Excavating & Grading for $1,747,717.89 (carried)
• Adopted the Community Tourism Plan (carried)
• Approved entering into MOU for Family Physician Recruitment Program (carried)
• Tabled Downtown Revitalization Strategic Plan implementation (tabled)

Public Planning Meeting

The Planning Committee is discussing Official Plan Amendment 73 and Zoning By-law Amendment 2024-06. These changes aim to implement the Downtown Revitalization Strategic Plan & Action Plan to create a pedestrian-focused downtown.

• Official Plan Amendment (OPA 73) and Zoning By-law Amendment (ZBA 2024-06)
• Proposed regulations for non-residential uses on ground floors of buildings on Toronto Street and Main Street
• Revised approach to building height and design
• New direction regarding a Town Square
• Policies for the maintenance and incorporation of heritage buildings into new development

The Planning Committee held a public meeting to discuss proposed Official Plan Amendment 73 and Zoning By-law Amendment 2024-06, aimed at implementing the Downtown Revitalization Strategic Plan. No decisions were made; the meeting was for public input, with a seven-day comment period following. Concerns raised included building heights, parking, affordable housing, and downtown vacancies.

• No formal decisions made; public meeting only
• Seven-day extension for written comments announced

Council Meeting

The council will consider two by‑law motions authorizing planning fees agreements with Popular Car Wash Uxbridge Inc. and Sremos Developments Inc. for properties on Main Street North and Victoria Street North. Additional agenda items include presentations from the environmental advisory committee, a request to host a musical event at the Uxbridge Music Hall, and a noise‑by‑law exemption request for a wedding. The meeting also covers routine correspondence, reports, and the confirmation of council proceedings.

• By‑law 2024-076 – Planning Fees Agreement with Popular Car Wash Uxbridge Inc. for land at 150 Main St. N., Uxbridge
• By‑law 2024-077 – Planning Fees Agreement with Sremos Developments Inc. for land at 14 Victoria St. North, Uxbridge
• Presentation of nominations for the Environmental Heroes Award 2024 and the Brook Never Sleeps event
• Request to host the musical event “All My Friends Are Cool” at the Uxbridge Music Hall (Sept 29–Oct 6, 2024) and adjust the fee schedule
• Noise by‑law exemption request for a wedding at 2379 Concession Road 3 on Sept 14, 2024

Council supported the resurrection of the Environmental Heroes Award and 'The Brook Never Sleeps' programs for 2024 and directed staff to investigate funding sources. Council also declared Matt Gunn's 'All My Friends Are Cool' music festival at the Uxbridge Music Hall a municipally significant event and referred fee structure concerns to the Music Hall Board. Several other requests were approved, including a road closure during the Santa Claus Parade and a noise by-law exemption for a wedding.

• Supported resurrection of Environmental Heroes Award and Brook Never Sleeps programs (carried)
• Declared 'All My Friends Are Cool' music festival a municipally significant event (carried)
• Referred Music Hall Improvement Fund fee structure concerns to Music Hall Board (carried)
• Approved Church Street closure during Santa Claus Parade for Disney Princess impersonators (carried)
• Declared 'The Last Waltz' by Music by the Bay a municipally significant event (carried)
• Granted noise by-law exemption for wedding at 2379 Concession Road 3 (carried)
• Approved By-laws 2024-076 and 2024-077 for Planning Fees Agreements (carried)
• Approved minutes of August 13, 2024 meeting (carried)

Council Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge Council is meeting to discuss financial reports, a proposed 2025 budget timetable, and several site alteration permits. The body will also consider zoning amendments and lease agreements for municipal properties.

• Zoning By-law Amendment for a second residential unit at 471 Wagg Road
• Lease Agreement with Oak Valley Health for a helipad at 355 Main Street North
• Proposed transfer of land north of Parratt Road Industrial Park to Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park
• Planning Fees Agreements with Mason Homes and Dale Long (181 Ashworth Road)
• Review of Centre Road Revised Corridor Study and Elgin Park Dr. speed limit/trail crossing

Council approved a zoning by-law amendment to permit a second residential unit in a single detached dwelling at 471 Wagg Road. Council also supported several community initiatives, including declaring a Zephyr event municipally significant and approving traffic safety measures on Centre Road and Elgin Park Drive. All decisions were carried unanimously.

• Approved zoning by-law amendment for second residential unit at 471 Wagg Road (carried)
• Declared Zephyr Community Association's Comedy and Dance Night a Municipally Significant Event (carried)
• Supported in principle beach volleyball area, baseball diamond restoration, and ice rink at Zephyr Park (carried)
• Approved traffic safety measures on Centre Road including crosswalk upgrades and radar speed boards (carried)
• Approved modified trail crossing and kept 40 km/h speed limit on Elgin Park Drive (carried)
• Approved purchase of lighting console and computer for Music Hall at $12,024.05 + HST (carried)
• Directed staff to negotiate transfer of surplus land to Uxbridge Urban Provincial Park for $2.00 (carried)
• Approved by-laws 2024-068 to 2024-075 (carried)

Special Council Meeting

The Uxbridge Township Council will review a proposal to amend Traffic By-law 2013-184 (BL-07-24) and the accompanying Traffic Amendment By-law 2024-66. A confirming by‑law (2024-067) will also be presented to validate the special meeting proceedings. The meeting includes routine items such as call to order, disclosures, minutes approval, and reports.

• BL-07-24 Proposal for Amendment to Traffic By-law (PDF attachment)
• 2024-66 Traffic Amendment By-law to amend By-law 2013-184 (PDF attachment)
• 2024-067 Confirming By‑law to confirm the special meeting proceedings (PDF attachment)
• Report BL-07/24 from Hilary Williams, Director of By‑Law and Animal Services
• Standard agenda items: call to order, disclosures, minutes approval, reports

Council received Report BL-07/24 and approved amendments to Traffic By-Law 2013-184, adding sections that authorize the Director of Public Works to install traffic control devices and allow police officers or the Director of By-Law Services to direct traffic or close roads in emergencies. By-law 2024-066 was passed to enact these changes, and the meeting concluded with a confirming by-law and an in-camera session with nothing to report.

• Received Report BL-07/24 on proposed traffic by-law amendments (carried)
• Amended Traffic By-Law 2013-184 to authorize Director of Public Works to install traffic control devices (carried)
• Added Section 2.7 allowing police or Director of By-Law Services to direct traffic or close roads in emergencies (carried)
• Added Section 2.8 affirming police authority under the Highway Traffic Act (carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-066 to amend Traffic By-Law 2013-184 (carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-067 to confirm proceedings of the special meeting (carried)
• Held in-camera session on litigation, rose with nothing to report (carried)

Council Meeting

The meeting includes reviewing correspondence regarding the Lafarge Pit Expansion and provincial planning updates. Council will consider a land exchange with the Lunn family and a zoning amendment for 67 Anderson Boulevard. Additionally, the agenda covers the appointment of a project manager for a new animal shelter.

• Zoning amendment to lift the 'H' symbol at 67 Anderson Boulevard
• Appointment of a Project Manager for Phase I of the New Animal Shelter
• Renewal of a five-year Can-Net Station Host Agreement with Cansel Survey Equipment Inc.
• Land exchange agreement between the Township and Brent and Kimberly Lunn
• Indexing of Township of Uxbridge Development Charges

Uxbridge Council approved a 1.5% increase to development charges on residential and non-residential properties effective July 1, 2024, and appointed M&M Construction Services Ltd. as project manager for the new animal shelter. Council also supported a temporary road and parking closure on Brock St. W for July 21, and passed three by-laws, including a zoning amendment at 67 Anderson Boulevard and a land purchase and sale agreement. All items carried; no delegations or resolutions were presented.

• Approved 1.5% increase to residential development charges effective July 1, 2024 (Carried)
• Approved 1.5% increase to non-residential development charges effective July 1, 2024 (Carried)
• Appointed M&M Construction Services Ltd. as Project Manager for the New Animal Shelter (Carried)
• Supported temporary closure of portions of Brock St. W on July 21 between 11am-2pm or parking 9am-2pm (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-062 amending Zoning By-law 81-19 at 67 Anderson Boulevard to lift Holding (H) symbol (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-063 authorizing renewal of Can-Net Station Host Agreement with Cansel Survey Equipment Inc. for five years (Carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-064 authorizing purchase and sale agreement with Brent and Kimberly Lunn for land exchange (Carried)
• Received correspondence items 8.1-8.11 for information (Carried)

Council Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge Council is meeting to consider several regulatory updates and financial reports. Key items include the adoption of a new Energy Conservation Demand Management Plan and amendments to the Municipal Servicing Allocation Policy. The agenda also includes discussions on regulating non-native wild animals and reviewing annual financial statements.

• Adoption of the 2024-2029 Energy Conservation Demand Management Plan
• Amendment to the Municipal Servicing Allocation Policy for the Uxbridge Urban Area
• Resolution regarding the restriction of non-native wild animals and zoo licensing
• Planning Fees Agreement with Lafarge Canada Inc. at 4900 Concession Road 4
• Proposal for a new Boulevard Maintenance By-law

Uxbridge Council approved the draft Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2023, and authorized staff to make the final audited statements public. Council also passed By-law 2024-059 authorizing an application for approval to expropriate certain lands, with Councillor Pickering declaring a conflict and refraining from discussion and voting. Several other reports and by-laws were approved, including the Energy Conservation Demand Management Plan and the Canada Community-Building Fund agreement. Council declined a request to reconsider a fire invoice and directed staff to set up a payment plan instead.

• Approved draft Consolidated Financial Statements for fiscal year ended December 31, 2023 (carried)
• Declined request to reconsider fire invoice for vehicle collision at Hwy. 47 and Brock Road; directed staff to establish payment plan (carried)
• Approved updated Uxbridge Historical Centre Emergency Plan for July 2, 2024 grant submission (carried)
• Adopted Energy Conservation Demand Management Plan and directed posting to website by July 1, 2024 (carried)
• Authorized Mayor and Clerk to execute Municipal Funding Agreement with AMO for Canada Community-Building Fund (carried)
• Adopted amendment to Servicing Allocation Policy to delete time limit reservation for Downtown servicing capacity (carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-059 authorizing application for approval to expropriate certain lands (carried; Councillor Pickering conflicted)
• Declared lands described as Part of Lot 27, Concession 7, Uxbridge surplus (carried)

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The committee will review the 2024 Asset Management Plan for Non-Core Assets and the 2023 OMAFRA Annual Report Card. The agenda also includes discussions on cemetery road reconstruction, waste bin sales, and a special event permit.

• 2024 Asset Management Plan for Non-Core Assets presentation
• Cemetery Road Reconstruction report
• Sale of Blue Boxes and Green Bins report
• Special Event Permit – Slabtown Cider Co. 5th Anniversary
• FCM Community Building Retrofit Program report

The Committee approved a construction contract for Cemetery Road and adopted the 2024 Asset Management Plan for Non-Core Assets. It also endorsed grant applications for community building retrofits and approved a special event permit for Slabtown Cider Co.

• Awarded Cemetery Road Reconstruction tender to Todd Brothers Contracting Ltd. for $1,380,811.50
• Adopted 2024 Asset Management Plan for Non-Core Assets
• Endorsed FCM Community Buildings Retrofit applications with up to $7,000 funding each for the Arena, Uxpool, and Library
• Approved Special Event Permit for Slabtown Cider Company for August 23-25, 2024
• Directed staff to transition blue box and green bin distribution to Durham 311 on June 17, 2025
• Supported recommendation in confidential Report CL-20/24 regarding land acquisition or disposition

Public Planning Meeting

The Planning Committee is reviewing applications for Official Plan Amendment 72 and Zoning By-law Amendment 2024-02. The proposal by Lafarge Canada Inc. seeks to extend an existing aggregate operation at 4900 Concession Road 4. This includes rezoning the property from Rural (RU) to Rural Resource Extraction (M3).

• Official Plan Amendment 72 (OPA 72)
• Zoning By-law Amendment No. 2024-02 (ZBA 2024-02)
• Rezoning of 4900 Concession Road 4 from Rural (RU) to Rural Resource Extraction (M3)
• Proposed extension of an existing aggregate operation by Lafarge Canada Inc.

Council Meeting

The Uxbridge Council will consider declaring King Street Parkette surplus and reviewing its proposed sale. The agenda also includes discussions on amending the Kennel By-Law and authorizing a 9-1-1 agreement with the Region of Durham.

• Declaring King Street Parkette surplus and discussing its proposed sale
• By-law 2024-050: Authorizing a Durham 9-1-1 Agreement
• Recommendations to amend the Kennel By-Law
• Special event permit request for Slabtown Cider Co. (August 23-25, 2024)
• By-law 2024-051: Planning Fees Agreement for 29 Maple Street

Council declared the King Street Parkette surplus and directed staff to advertise it, rezone it from Recreational Open Space to Residential (R1), skip water and sewer servicing, and first offer it to adjacent property owners before listing it. Council also supported in principle the Rotary Club's Mini-forest Project at the Fields of Uxbridge, referred to Parks staff, and referred Slabtown Cider's special event permit request to staff for a June 27 report. In camera, council approved direction to have the Township solicitor report back on steps to expropriate 43, 45 and 47 Brock Street West.

• Declared King Street Parkette surplus and directed public notice for two consecutive weeks
• Directed staff to rezone King Street Parkette from Recreational Open Space to Residential (R1)
• Directed staff not to service the King Street Parkette land with water and sewer
• Directed that adjacent property owners be contacted about purchasing the land before it is listed
• Supported in principle the Rotary Club of Uxbridge Mini-forest Project; referred to Parks staff
• Referred Slabtown Cider special event permit request to staff, report back June 27, 2024
• Approved tax adjustments under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001
• Directed solicitor to report back on steps to expropriate 43, 45 and 47 Brock Street West

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose & Administration Committee will receive a delegation on the Uxbridge Honour our Veterans Banner Program and a presentation on the Township's 50th anniversary celebrations. Reports include a Zephyr playground update, Music Hall inspection, a streetlight request, and correspondence on housing, energy, and planning matters. The committee will also hold a closed session on a proposed land acquisition or disposition.

• Delegation by Tish MacDonald re Uxbridge Honour our Veterans Banner Program
• Presentation on Township of Uxbridge's 50th Anniversary Celebrations
• Report PR-06/24 re Zephyr Playground
• Report RC-05/24 re Music Hall Inspection Report and Chimneys
• Correspondence re proposal to increase Durham York Energy Centre throughput to 160,000 tonnes per year

The Committee approved $1,000 for the Honour our Veterans program and supported the expansion of the Rural Employment Area (UxVille). Decisions were also made regarding playground equipment at Zephyr and maintenance for the Uxbridge Music Hall.

• Approved $1,000 in funding for the Honour our Veterans program
• Supported expansion of Rural Employment Area (UxVille) and recommended Region of Durham reject Modification #58
• Approved survey for Zephyr community to choose swing options for 2024 installation
• Referred Music Hall re-roofing to 2025 Capital budget and authorized chimney removal process
• Denied request for streetlight installation using public funds
• Directed staff to investigate moving future meeting start times to 9:00 a.m.
• Forwarded Operation White Heart mental health initiative to CAO for monitoring

Public Planning Meeting

The Township of Uxbridge Planning Committee holds a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment (File ZBA 2024-03) to permit a secondary dwelling unit within an accessory building on a property at 471 Wagg Road, which is in the Oak Ridges Moraine Area and zoned Rural and Environmental Protection.

• Zoning by-law amendment for a secondary dwelling unit in an accessory building at 471 Wagg Road
• Property is in the Oak Ridges Moraine Area with dual Rural and Environmental Protection zoning
• Public participation is invited for oral or written submissions

The Planning Committee held a public meeting to discuss a zoning by-law amendment for 471 Wagg Road to allow a secondary dwelling unit in an accessory building. No decision was recorded during the meeting. The Chair allowed an additional seven days for written comments to be submitted to the Township Clerk.

Council Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Uxbridge Township Council. The agenda includes several delegations and correspondence items, but no major decisions are listed for a vote. The council will hear presentations on a servicing allocation request for 7370 Centre Road and a rezoning application for 290 Main Street North.

• Delegation: Mark Flowers, Davies Howe LLP, requests wastewater servicing allocation for 7370 Centre Road (Bridgebrook Corporation).
• Delegation: Mark Calicchia requests rezoning of 290 Main Street North for a new single-family dwelling and to keep existing home as accessory.
• Delegation: Patricia Cherrie requests exemption from Township Sign By-law to promote Leaskdale Loop.
• Correspondence: City of Oshawa comments on Bill 185 (Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024) and proposed Provincial Planning Statement.
• By-law 2024-048: Part-lot control exemption for Venetian Group lands on Reach Street (Blocks 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 11 on Plan 40M-2740).

Council granted in-principle support for a residential rezoning at 290 Main Street North and a sign by-law exemption for the Leaskdale Loop. The board also passed by-laws to appoint municipal law enforcement officers and designate specific lands as not subject to part-lot control.

• Approved in-principle rezoning of 290 Main Street North to keep existing home as accessory building
• Approved in-principle sign by-law exemption for Leaskdale Loop promotion
• Approved Part Lot Control Exemption for 231-249 Reach Street (Venetian Group)
• Passed By-law 2024-047 appointing Synergy Protection Group as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers
• Passed By-law 2024-048 designating lands on Plan 40M-2740 as not subject to Part-Lot Control
• Approved Terms of Reference for the Environment and Sustainability Committee
• Authorized new social media channels and partial parking lot closures for Downtown Uxbridge events
• Forwarded Bridgebrook Corporation's wastewater servicing request for 7370 Centre Road to staff

Council Meeting

Council will consider several by-laws, including zoning amendments for properties at 34 and 36 Brock Street West and 44 Anderson Boulevard, and a commercial lease with Sharpe Farm Supplies Ltd. A delegation will request financial support for the North Durham Chamber of Commerce.

• Zoning by-law amendment for 34 and 36 Brock Street West (John Rodych)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 44 Anderson Boulevard (2487638 Ontario Inc./UCEL)
• Planning fees agreement with Mark and Jette Schell for 471 Wagg Road
• Commercial lease with Sharpe Farm Supplies Ltd.
• Delegation from North Durham Chamber of Commerce requesting financial support

Uxbridge Council approved a zoning by-law amendment for 34 and 36 Brock Street West, with Councillor Pickering declaring a pecuniary interest and removing himself from that item. Council also passed by-laws for a commercial lease with Sharpe Farm Supplies Ltd., a zoning amendment at 44 Anderson Boulevard, a planning fees agreement at 471 Wagg Road, and two building official appointments. Council supported in principle the North Durham Chamber of Commerce's requests and referred a Zephyr Mini Mart sign request to staff for a report. Council declined to sell a closed road allowance adjacent to 498 Uxbridge-Pickering Townline and appointed and accepted resignations from several committees.

• Approved By-law 2024-041, zoning amendment for 34 and 36 Brock Street West (Carried; Pickering abstained due to pecuniary interest)
• Approved By-law 2024-027, commercial lease with Sharpe Farm Supplies Ltd. (Carried)
• Approved By-law 2024-042, zoning amendment for 44 Anderson Boulevard (Carried)
• Approved By-law 2024-043, planning fees agreement for 471 Wagg Road (Carried)
• Approved By-laws 2024-044 and 2024-045 appointing Jake Locke and Jacob Penney as Building Officials/Inspectors (Carried)
• Supported in principle North Durham Chamber of Commerce requests; staff to work with NDCC (Carried)
• Referred Zephyr Mini Mart sign request to staff for a report (Carried)
• Directed staff to advise no sale of closed road allowance adjacent to 498 Uxbridge-Pickering Townline (Carried)

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose & Administration Committee is meeting to discuss several items including a report on the Inclusive Community Grants Program, correspondence from the Region of Durham on climate change and GO Transit funding, and a resident's request to increase the speed limit on Elgin Park Drive. The agenda also includes a delegation from Oak Ridges Hospice of Durham regarding the 7th Annual Hike for Hospice, and an in-camera session for land and personnel matters.

• Report RC-04/24 on Inclusive Community Grants (ICG) Program
• Region of Durham's 2024 Annual Climate Change Progress Report
• Region of Durham's response to GO Transit Station Funding Act regulation proposal
• Request to increase speed limit on Elgin Park Drive to 50 km/h
• In-camera session on proposed land acquisition/disposition and personal matters

Special Council Meeting

This special council meeting focuses on adopting updated development charge by-laws for engineering and general services, based on a 2024 background study. The agenda also includes routine procedural items such as minutes approval, correspondence, and a confirming by-law.

• Report TR-10/24 from Deputy Treasurer Carly Somers on the 2024 Development Charges Background Study and By-law
• By-law 2024-038: Development Charges for Engineering Services
• By-law 2024-039: Development Charges for General Services
• By-law 2024-040: Confirming by-law to approve proceedings of the meeting

At a special meeting on May 6, 2024, Uxbridge Council received Report TR-10/24 on the 2024 Development Charges Background Study and approved the study dated March 7, 2024, along with its rate tables. Council also passed By-law Nos. 2024-038 (Engineering Services) and 2024-039 (General Services) respecting development charges, and confirmed the meeting proceedings through By-law No. 2024-040. All motions carried; no vote tallies were recorded. Councillor Todd Snooks was absent.

• Approved the 2024 Development Charges Background Study dated March 7, 2024, and its rate tables (carried)
• Stated Council's intent that post-period benefit growth-related costs be paid by future development charges or similar charges (carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-038 respecting Development Charges (Engineering Services) (carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-039 respecting Development Charges (General Services) (carried)
• Passed By-law 2024-040 confirming the proceedings of the May 6, 2024 special meeting (carried)

Council Meeting

Council will consider a report requesting to issue Expression of Interest letters and a Request for Proposal for the Uxbridge Train Station and Metrolinx lands, including rail yard lands and rail line. The meeting also includes several by-laws for adoption, including the 2024 tax levy, a BIA tax levy, and a new Music Hall operations manual. Delegations include an update on the Firefighters Memorial Project.

• Report CL-12/24 requesting to issue Expression of Interest letters and RFP for Uxbridge Train Station and Metrolinx lands
• By-law 2024-032 to levy taxes for 2024 on all property tax classes
• By-law 2024-033 to levy special charges for the Business Improvement Area for 2024
• By-law 2024-034 to adopt the Uxbridge Music Hall Operations Manual (Red Book)
• Request for exemption from noise by-law for a backyard wedding at 97 Pond Street on August 10, 2024

Council appointed a rotating schedule for the Deputy Mayor position through 2026 and assigned chairs and vice-chairs to various sub-committees. The board also approved several tax and drainage by-laws and authorized a search for a short line railway operator for the Uxbridge Train Station.

• Established rotating Deputy Mayor: Todd Snooks (May 1, 2024), Zed Pickering (March 1, 2025), Bruce Garrod (Jan 1, 2026)
• Appointed Chairs and Vice-Chairs for seven General Purpose and Administration sub-committees
• Approved $500 sponsorship for a 2024 Uxbridge Secondary School graduating class award
• Declared U2 Tribute Band 'Acrobat' performance on Oct 25, 2024, a Municipally Significant Event
• Approved noise by-law exemption for a wedding at 97 Pond Street on Aug 10, 2024
• Directed staff to prepare RFP for a short line railway operator for Uxbridge Train Station and Metrolinx lands
• Approved $400 payments (2024-2027) to various local churches from Joseph Gould and Charles Peare Estate Trusts
• Passed By-laws 2024-031 to 2024-036 covering drainage rates, 2024 property taxes, and BIA charges

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose & Administration Committee will consider reports recommending by-laws for the 2024 final tax levies and Business Improvement Area (BIA) rates. Other items include a 2023 annual report on the Golf Fund, a request to install Springtide community banners, revisions to the Music Hall operations manual, and a report confirming the new animal shelter site. The committee will also discuss correspondence on West Nile virus control, Conservation Authority amendments, and the Blue Box program transition.

• Report TR-07/24 recommending a by-law for 2024 final tax levies
• Report TR-08/24 recommending a by-law for 2024 Business Improvement Area (BIA) rates
• Report TR-06/24 presenting the Golf Fund 2023 annual report
• Report RC-02/24 regarding a Springtide request for banner installation
• Report CL-10/24 confirming the new animal shelter site and launching the planning phase

The Committee approved retroactive remuneration for Council members and subcommittee chairs effective November 15, 2022. It also authorized the hiring of a project manager for a new animal shelter and approved a rotating Deputy Mayor structure.

• Approved retroactive Council remuneration: $53,811 for Mayor, $34,765 for Councillors, and $400/month for Deputy Mayor
• Approved retroactive subcommittee chair fees ranging from $2,864 to $3,850
• Authorized hiring of a project manager/general contractor for new animal shelter planning
• Approved rotating Deputy Mayor appointments for Todd Snooks, Zed Pickering, and Bruce Garrod
• Approved 2024 Final Tax Levies and 2024 Business Improvement Area (BIA) Rates
• Permitted Uxbridge Springtide Music Festival to install 45 banners (May 10 – June 10, 2024)
• Approved creation of a Bylaw to update Music Hall Operations Manual (Red Book)
• Permitted Rogers Fido at 307 Toronto Street South to erect a second non-backlit wall sign

Council Meeting

Council will consider several by-laws, including a lease extension with Sharpe Farm Supplies, adoption of a Temporary Patio Policy, and a fee amendment for patios. Delegations will address rodenticide poisoning of owls, a lease amendment for pickleball at the Lawn Bowling Club, a fundraising concert, and a proposed zoning by-law amendment. The agenda also includes numerous correspondence items on conservation authority changes, regional budget by-laws, and public comments on the zoning amendment and a pit site plan.

• By-law 2024-027: Lease extension with Sharpe Farm Supplies
• By-law 2024-028: Adoption of Temporary Patio Policy
• By-law 2024-029: Fee amendment for patio policy
• Delegation re: Zoning By-law Amendment Application ZBA 2021-09 (Henry Eng)
• Delegation re: Request to amend lease for grass pickleball at Uxbridge Lawn Bowling Club

Council approved a new Temporary Patio Policy and amended the by-law regarding fees for Township property use. Several requests from delegations were referred to staff for further reports or feedback.

• Approved By-law No. 2024-028 adopting the Temporary Patio Policy
• Approved By-law No. 2024-029 amending fees for information, services, and use of Township property
• Declared Uxbridge Performing Company fundraising concert on April 27, 2024, a Municipally Significant Event
• Referred request for grass Pickleball at Lawn Bowling Club to staff for a report
• Referred delegation on Great Horned Owl protection to staff and various committees for feedback
• Referred By-law No. 2024-027 regarding a lease extension with Sharpe Farm Supplies to staff
• Referred car washing fundraiser request in municipal parking lot to staff for logistics
• Endorsed Public Planning Committee minutes from March 18, 2024

Council Meeting

Council approved extensions for the Dagmar Ski Resort site plan and reduced its fill operation fees. The board also authorized a grant application for downtown revitalization and supported the Lucy Maud Montgomery Society in principle.

• Approved extension of Dagmar Ski Resort Phase 3 requirements to Dec 31, 2027, and final completion to Dec 31, 2028
• Reduced Dagmar Ski Resort fill fee from $5.00 to $1.60 per cubic meter
• Approved application for 'My Main Street Community Activator Grant' up to $250,000 and allocated $50,000 from Downtown Revitalization budget
• Supported in principle requests for $1,500 and in-kind support for Lucy Maud Montgomery Society 150th anniversary events
• Directed staff to state Council has no interest in selling the Uxbridge Music Hall
• Approved tax adjustments under Section 358 of the Municipal Act
• Approved larvicide application in catch basins and stagnant water from May to September 2024
• Denied request to send letter of support to Province for increased Public Library funding (1-5)

Public Planning Meeting

The Planning Committee is holding a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment (ZBA 2021-09) for property at 10850 Concession Road 4. The applicant, Henry Eng, seeks to rezone part of the land from Rural (RU) to a Rural exception zone to permit a soil mixing operation. The property is partly in Prime Agricultural Areas and partly in Major Open Space Areas under the regional plan. Public comments and written submissions from Nancy Koens and Wayne Yandon are included in the agenda.

• Zoning By-law Amendment 2021-09 (ZBA 2021-09) for 10850 Concession Road 4
• Proposal to rezone Rural (RU) portion to a Rural exception zone for soil mixing
• Property located between Concession Road 4 and Concession Road 3, north of Ashworth Road
• Public submissions from Nancy Koens and Wayne Yandon regarding the application

Special Council Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Township of Uxbridge Council with a short agenda focused on appointing two new Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and repealing previous bylaws. The only substantive items are the appointments and a confirming bylaw for the meeting's proceedings.

• Appoint Arrman Dosanjh as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer and Provincial Offences Officer, repealing By-law 2023-032
• Appoint Emily Amos as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer and Provincial Offences Officer, repealing By-law 2023-033
• Confirming by-law (2024-028) to approve proceedings of the March 18, 2024 special meeting

The Township of Uxbridge Council passed three by-laws during a special meeting. Two by-laws appointed Arrman Dosanjh and Emily Amos as Municipal Law Enforcement Officers and Provincial Offences Officers, repealing previous appointments. A third by-law amended the schedule of fees for township information, services, and property use.

• Approved By-law 2024-026 appointing Arrman Dosanjh as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer and Provincial Offences Officer
• Approved By-law 2024-027 appointing Emily Amos as Municipal Law Enforcement Officer and Provincial Offences Officer
• Approved By-law 2024-028 amending fees for information, services, activities, and use of Township property
• Approved By-law 2024-029 confirming the proceedings of the special meeting

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will hear delegations requesting that the Uxbridge Scottish Festival at Elgin Park (July 27-28, 2024) be declared a municipally significant event, and that a third storage container be placed in Elgin Park for the Optimists Club's Fantasy of Lights. Reports to be discussed include plans for Canada Day 2024, a temporary patio policy, supplemental downtown conceptual renderings, a sign bylaw exemption for Springtide 2024, and a report on backyard chickens. The committee will also consider correspondence from other municipalities on topics including a climate change crisis declaration, highway infrastructure costs, social and economic prosperity, accessibility services, Ontario Works/ODSP rates, digital publications, and the 9-8-8 crisis hotline.

• Request to declare Uxbridge Scottish Festival (July 27-28, 2024 at Elgin Park) a municipally significant event
• Request from Uxbridge Optimists Club to place a 3rd storage container in Elgin Park for Fantasy of Lights
• Report PR-04/24 on Canada Day Celebrations 2024
• Report DS-17/24 on a Temporary Patio Policy
• Report BL-05/24 on Backyard Chickens

The committee adopted a new Temporary Patio Policy effective March 1, 2024, setting annual fees at $150 for new applications and $100 for renewals. It also denied permission for backyard chickens in urban and rural settlement areas and approved a Sign By-law exemption for the Springtide Music Festival. Additionally, the committee declared the Uxbridge Scottish Festival a Municipally Significant Event and supported the Canada Day celebration plan.

• Adopted Temporary Patio Policy with $150 new/$100 renewal fees
• Denied backyard chickens in urban and rural settlement areas
• Approved Sign By-law exemption for Springtide Music Festival 2024
• Declared Uxbridge Scottish Festival a Municipally Significant Event
• Supported Canada Day in-person event with fireworks in Elgin Park
• Supported in principle additional storage container for Fantasy of Lights
• Directed staff to post supplemental downtown renderings online
• Referred Tay Valley climate crisis declaration to Environment Committee

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee will hear delegations on the Uxbridge Hospital redevelopment temporary helipad, an environment committee update, and an Adopt-a-Park proposal. It will also consider reports on revising the Adopt-A-Road program, by-law and animal control annual reports, and correspondence on pit amendments, toll removal, and backyard chickens.

• Delegation from Oak Valley Health re Uxbridge Hospital Redevelopment Temporary Helipad
• Report PR-03/24 requesting revision of the Adopt-A-Road Program
• Correspondence re Sunrock Industries Hockley Pit site plan amendment for below-water extraction
• Correspondence re Wagg Road Harkow Pit amendment to import 2.6 million m³ of excess soils
• Report BL-02/24: By-law 2023 Year End Report and Report AC-01/24: Animal Control Annual Report 2023

The General Purpose & Administration Committee supported temporarily relocating the Uxbridge Hospital helipad to the Fields of Uxbridge until the new hospital is built, and directed staff to prepare resident communications. It also endorsed in principle the Environment and Sustainability Committee's updated Terms of Reference, approved adding an Adopt-A-Park option to the Adopt-A-Road program, and supported a 30-day extension to the Dagmar Ski Resort site plan fill operation. Several items were received for information or referred to staff and other bodies; the committee also met briefly in camera on a proposed or pending land acquisition or disposition.

• Supported temporary relocation of Uxbridge Hospital helipad to Fields of Uxbridge until new hospital construction is complete; staff directed to prepare resident communications (Carried)
• Supported in principle the Environment and Sustainability Committee's updated Terms of Reference; referred to Clerk's Department for review and final approval (Carried)
• Approved revised Adopt-A-Road program to add Adopt-A-Park (Carried)
• Supported appointment of Tavis Nimmo, Manager of Water Resources Monitoring and Protection, Region of Durham, as joint representative to the CTC Source Water Protection Committee (Carried)
• Directed Township to observe Earth Day on April 22, 2024 and Earth Hour on March 23 at 8:30 p.m.; staff to investigate year-round environmental participation (Carried)
• Supported 30-day extension to Dagmar Ski Resort Site Plan Agreement – Fill Operation (Carried)
• Received Sunrock Industries Hockley Pit site plan amendment correspondence; referred to staff for a report and arranged a meeting with Sunrock Uxbridge (Carried)
• Received Wagg Road Development Hardow Pit amendment correspondence; referred to staff for response, delegated authority to staff, and directed review of related fees (Carried)

Council Meeting

Council will hold public hearings and vote on several land division applications and a zoning by-law amendment. They will also consider delegations on agriculture, age-friendly initiatives, and a music festival, plus by-laws for development agreements and drainage works.

• Public hearing for land division at 640 Regional Road 21 (De Acetis)
• Public hearing for land division at 10899 Concession 4 (Veens)
• Zoning by-law amendment for 50 Third Avenue South (Furlan)
• By-law to authorize development agreement for 39 Cemetery Road (Luciano)
• By-law to raise funds for tile drainage works

Council approved two land division applications and a zoning by-law amendment for 50 Third Avenue South. A $26,200 tile drainage loan was approved conditional on provincial funding. The 2024 Springtide Music Festival was declared a municipally significant event.

• Approved land division LD 01/2024 for 640 Goodwood Road
• Approved land division LD 02/2024 for 10899 Concession 4
• Approved Zoning By-law Amendment ZBA 2023-13 for 50 Third Avenue South
• Approved $26,200 tile drainage loan for Concession 8 (conditional on funding)
• Declared 2024 Springtide Music Festival a Municipally Significant Event
• Appointed Ken Kalisch to the Uxbridge Town Trails Committee
• Passed By-law 2024-012 for backup EOC agreement with Town of Ajax
• Accepted resignations of Mattson Meere and Maria Marticorena from committees

Council Meeting

Council will hear delegations on a development charges background study, a heritage committee update, a veterans banner program funding request, and a Bird Friendly Town application. Key decisions include the 2024/2025 operating budget and capital plan, several zoning by-law amendments (including for a hotel at Wooden Sticks), and a planning fees agreement. The agenda also includes numerous items of correspondence from the Region of Durham and other municipalities.

• 2024/2025 Operating Budget and Capital Investment Plan (Report TR-01/24)
• Zoning by-law amendment for Wooden Sticks Major Recreation Use Expansion – Hotel (By-law 2024-014, 2024-015)
• Development Charges Background Study – Draft Rates (delegation from Hemson Consulting)
• By-law to designate 70 Franklin Street, Uxbridge as a municipal capital facility and exempt from taxes (By-law 2024-011)
• Rural Economic Development Grant for 'Marketing our Downtown' (Report DS-05/24)

Council approved the 2024/2025 Operating Budget and the 10 Year Capital Investment Plan. The board also authorized a $57,000 downtown marketing project and supported an application for 'Bird Friendly City' certification.

• Adopted 2024/2025 Operating Budget and 10 Year Capital Investment Plan
• Approved $57,000 budget for 'Marketing our Downtown' project
• Supported application to Nature Canada for 'Bird Friendly City' certification
• Declared YukYuks Comedy Night at Sandford Hall a Municipally Significant Event
• Passed By-law 2024-011 to exempt 70 Franklin Street from municipal and school taxes
• Passed By-law 2024-014 to adopt Official Plan Amendment No. 70 for Wooden Sticks Hotel expansion
• Passed By-law 2024-017 to adopt a Fee Reduction and Cost Recovery Policy
• Approved implementation of process option #2 for consent granting authority applications

Council Education Session (Open to Public)

This is an education session for Uxbridge Council, open to the public. The main agenda item is a presentation on how Council processes land division reports. No decisions are being made; the session is for informational purposes only.

• Presentation on processing of land division reports by Council

This was an information session where Council received a presentation regarding the processing of Land Division Reports. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

Public Planning Meeting

The Planning Committee is holding a public meeting to consider a zoning by-law amendment for 50 Third Avenue. The applicant, Coral Creek Homes, seeks to rezone the property from Residential First Density (R1) to Residential Second Density (R2) to permit a semi-detached dwelling. Public comments and a submission from Rick Hannah are on the agenda.

• Zoning By-law Amendment 2023-13 for 50 Third Avenue, Uxbridge
• Applicant: 1093560 Ontario Limited (Coral Creek Homes – Fabio Furlan)
• Proposed rezoning from Residential First Density (R1) to Residential Second Density (R2)
• Public participation period for oral or written submissions
• Written submission from Rick Hannah regarding the application

The Planning Committee held a public meeting regarding a request by 1093560 Ontario Limited to rezone a property from Residential First Density (R1) to Residential Second Density (R2). The proposal seeks to permit the construction of two semi-detached houses. No final decision on the rezoning was recorded; the Chair allowed an additional seven days for written submissions.

• Approved motion to receive correspondence items a, b, and c and forward them to the Planner and Applicant

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose and Administration Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several items, including a new Fee Reduction and Cost Recovery Policy, a staff recommendation regarding the Motor City Car Club at Elgin Park, and a report on historical and forecasted household growth in Uxbridge. The agenda also includes correspondence on various topics such as support for a firefighter tax credit, loss of infrastructure funding, and a road safety emergency declaration. The meeting will also recognize long-term service awards for township employees.

• Report PR-01/24: Fee Reduction and Cost Recovery Policy
• Report PR-02/24: Staff recommendations for Motor City Car Club at Elgin Park
• Report BG-02/24: Historical and Forecasted Household Growth in Uxbridge
• Correspondence: Support of Bill C-310 to amend Income Tax Act credit for firefighter services
• Correspondence: Request to purchase road allowance adjacent to 498 Uxbridge Pickering Townline

The General Purpose and Administration Committee supported a request to host four special events at Woodnewton in 2024 and approved a Fee Reduction and Cost Recovery Policy. It also supported staff recommendations for a Motor City Car Club car show at Elgin Park and directed staff to review event promotion timing. In closed session, the committee accepted a resignation from the Museum Advisory Committee, changed a member's status, and approved a confidential CAO recommendation.

• Supported four 2024 special events at Woodnewton (4849 Concession 6) and referred to staff for permits
• Approved Fee Reduction and Cost Recovery Policy (Report PR-01/24)
• Supported staff recommendations for Motor City Car Club car show at Elgin Park, last weekend of August 2024
• Directed staff to review event process and report on promotion timing before summer recess
• Received correspondence on Bill C-310 firefighter tax credit and forwarded to Fire Department staff
• Received correspondence on loss of infrastructure funding due to licence plate renewal fee elimination
• Received WSC Corporation notice for Permit to Take Water for Coppinwood Golf Club
• Accepted resignation of Malcolm Black from Museum Advisory Committee; changed Robin Coombs to non-voting member of Heritage Uxbridge; approved confidential CAO-02/24 recommendation

Finance Committee Budget Meeting

The Finance Committee is holding a budget meeting to review operating and capital budgets for several departments, including Fire, Business Improvement Area, Economic Development, Financial Activities, Health and Safety, Livestock Claims, and Township Property. The meeting is scheduled for January 18, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Uxbridge Council Chambers. No specific dollar amounts or decisions are listed in the agenda; it is primarily a review of attached budget documents.

• Fire department operating and capital budget review
• Business Improvement Area operating budget review
• Economic Development operating budget review
• Health and Safety operating budget review
• Livestock claims and other operating budget review

Special Council Meeting

This is a special council meeting with no substantive decisions or discussions listed on the agenda. The only attached item is a by-law to confirm the proceedings. One item is listed for in-camera discussion regarding litigation.

• In-camera session for litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality
• Confirming by-law for the special meeting proceedings

Finance Committee Budget Meeting

The Finance Committee is holding a budget meeting to review operating and capital budgets for the Library, Recreation, Culture & Tourism, Health & Safety, and Arena & Facilities departments. No decisions are recorded; the agenda consists of staff presentations and public comment periods for each department.

• Library operating and capital budget review
• Recreation, Culture & Tourism operating and capital budget review
• Health & Safety operating budget review
• Arena & Facilities operating and capital budget review

The Finance Committee directed staff to add $37,000 for lifetime shingles at the Train Station roof and $18,000 for the Seniors Community Grant to the 2024 budget. Staff were also directed to prepare a report on potential Train Station upgrades outside the budget process. No other capital items were approved for consideration in 2024 or 2025.

• Approved $37,000 for lifetime shingles at Train Station roof (Carried)
• Approved $18,000 for Seniors Community Grant in 2024 budget (Carried)
• Directed staff to prepare report on Train Station upgrades (Carried)
• Recommended staff meet to discuss 'Swim To Survive' busing options
• No capital items approved for consideration in 2024 or 2025

General Purpose and Administration Committee

The General Purpose & Administration Committee meets to receive updates from the Uxbridge Youth Centre and Durham Region Economic Development, and to consider reports on zoning amendments, a run event, and facility contracts. Several items are informational or procedural, including a review of 2023 departmental accomplishments.

• Delegation from Uxbridge Youth Centre on programs and statistics
• Annual update on Growing North Durham Rural Economic Development Plan from Invest Durham
• Zoning by-law amendment for a second dwelling at 119 Mayfair Drive (ZBA 2023-11)
• Official plan and zoning amendment for Wooden Sticks at 40 Elgin Park Drive (OPA 70/ZBA 2022-06)
• Request to host Run for the Diamond 10K-5K at Elgin Park on June 23, 2024

Finance Committee Budget Meeting

The Finance Committee is holding a budget meeting to review proposed 2024 operating and capital budgets for Public Works, Township Property, and Parks and Trails. The agenda includes presentations of budget documents and opportunities for public comments. No decisions are listed on the agenda; it is primarily a review and discussion session.

• Review of Public Works operating budget
• Review of Public Works capital budget
• Review of Township Property operating budget
• Review of Parks and Trails operating budget
• Review of Parks and Trails capital budget

Finance Committee Budget Meeting

The Finance Committee is holding a budget meeting to review operating and capital budgets for General Government and Development Services. The agenda includes public comment periods and attachments for each budget section. No specific dollar amounts or decisions are listed in the agenda text.

• Review of General Government operating budget
• Review of General Government capital budget
• Review of Development Services operating budget
• Review of Development Services capital budget

The Finance Committee reviewed 2024/2025 budget process updates and departmental operating and capital impacts. The committee referred the request for a new By-law Officer to the Items for Consideration list for further discussion.

• Referred request for a full-time By-law Officer to Items for Consideration (Carried)

Council Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Uxbridge Township Council. The council will consider several by-laws, including a planning fees agreement for 50 Third Avenue, a fall fair agreement with the Uxbridge-Scott Agricultural Society, and a lease for storage space on Metrolinx lands for a historic boxcar. They will also receive correspondence from the Region of Durham on growth trends, property taxes, and organics management.

• Report CL-01/24 on status of Uxbridge Train Station and Metrolinx Lands lease with YDHR
• By-law 2024-001: Planning Fees Agreement with 1093560 Ontario Limited for 50 Third Avenue
• By-law 2024-003: Agreement with Uxbridge-Scott Agricultural Society for use of Elgin Park for Uxbridge Fall Fair
• By-law 2024-005: Extension of Part-Lot Control for Evandale development at 216 and 226 Brock Street East
• Correspondence from Region of Durham on 2024 Interim Regional Property Tax Levy

Council decided to stop lease negotiations with the York Durham Heritage Railway for the train station and Metrolinx lands. The board also approved a new Storm Sewer Use By-law and several land and service agreements.

• Halted lease and sublease negotiations with York Durham Heritage Railway (YDHR)
• Approved month-to-month access for YDHR to remove assets until April 30, 2024
• Approved implementation of Storm Sewer Use By-law
• Approved noise exemption for Uxbridge Clays event on September 7, 2024
• Passed By-law 2024-001 for Planning Fees Agreement at 50 Third Avenue
• Passed By-law 2024-003 for Uxbridge Fall Fair use of Elgin Park
• Passed By-law 2024-004 for Hotspot parking application programme
• Passed By-law 2024-005 to remove Part-Lot Control for Evandale development