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.

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

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

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