Township of Uxbridge public meetings in 2023
11 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Council Meeting
Council approved in principle Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for Wooden Sticks Golf Inc. to allow a hotel. The body also supported a Regional Official Plan Amendment for the same project. Other actions included approving previous meeting minutes and granting park and event permits.
- Approved in principle Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments for hotel use at 40 Elgin Park Drive
- Supported Regional Official Plan Amendment ROPA 2022-006 for hotel expansion at 40 Elgin Park Drive
- Approved use of Centennial Park for Living Nativity (Dec 9-11, 2023)
- Approved Yuk Yuks event at Zephyr Hall (Oct 14, 2023) and declared it a Municipality Significant Event
- Approved minutes from August 14 and August 29, 2023 meetings
- Received 2024 Budget Timetable for information; final approval tabled
Special Council Meeting
Council met in a special session to discuss a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land. The council approved the information contained in confidential report CL 23-23. No other substantive business was conducted.
- Approved confidential report CL 23-23 regarding land acquisition or disposition (Carried)
- Passed By-law No. 2023-096 to confirm the proceedings of the August 29, 2023 meeting (Carried)
Council Meeting
Council approved a bioswale planting project in Bonner Fields and the release of $40,000 in cash securities for two properties. Several requests for special event permits and a kennel by-law exemption were referred to staff for further reports.
- Approved support for Rotary Club of Uxbridge's Bioswale Planting Project in Bonner Fields
- Approved release of $25,000 cash security for 7200 Concession Road 3
- Approved release of $15,000 cash security for 3 Buzek Lane
- Referred special event permit request for light show at 211 Regional Road 39 to staff
- Referred special event permit request for drive-thru light shows at 1389 Brock Road to staff
- Referred request for Kennel By-law exemption at O'Neill Road property to staff
- Approved creation of a Bylaw to enter into an agreement with Central Counties Tourism
- Referred Train Station Roof funding investigation back to staff for September 11 meeting
Special Council Meeting
Council granted a road occupancy permit to close Railway Street between Albert Street and Spruce Street from August 26 to September 3, 2023. The approval requires a $5,000 retainer from the York-Durham Heritage Railway (YDHR) and the settlement of outstanding accounts.
- Approved road occupancy permit to close Railway Street (August 26-September 3, 2023)
- Accepted $5,000 retainer from YDHR for event-related costs
- Required YDHR to bring outstanding account up to date within 30 days
- Required YDHR to provide a communication and parking plan by August 2nd
- Passed By-law No. 2023-087 to confirm meeting proceedings
Council Meeting
Council approved a proposal in principle for a commemorative sculpture to replace one lost in the May 2022 tornado. The project is referred to staff to resolve outstanding issues and ensure transparency. Additionally, Council requested a report on automated speed enforcement options by October.
- Approved in principle proposal for tornado commemorative sculpture
- Referred sculpture proposal to finance, public works, parks, and policy staff
- Approved minutes of June 19 and June 26, 2023 meetings
- Requested Public Works report on Automated Speed Enforcement options by end of October
- Referred request for accessible parking on Church Street to staff and Accessibility Advisory Committee
- Granted 2023 noise testing exemption to Uxbridge Clays at 5700 Concession 4
Public Planning Meeting
The Planning Committee discussed a Zoning By-law amendment (File No. ZBA 2023-04) to allow a secondary unit within an accessory building at 4520 Concession Road 6. No formal decision was recorded during the meeting. The Chair allowed an additional 14 days for written comments to be submitted to the Township Clerk.
Council Meeting
Council approved a process for restaurant owners to apply for 2023 temporary patio permits via an e-permitting platform with all application fees waived. The board also approved tax adjustments under the Municipal Act and provided recommendations for two land division applications to the Region of Durham.
- Approved free temporary patio applications for 2023 restaurant season
- Approved tax adjustments under Sections 357 & 358 of Municipal Act 2001
- Recommended approval of land division application for 210 Brock Street West (LD092/2021) with conditions
- Recommended approval of land division application LD033/2023 with conditions
- Referred request to review Prohibited Animal By-law 2013-168 regarding backyard ducks to staff
- Approved minutes from June 12, 2023 meeting
- Granted leave to introduce By-laws 2023-068 through 2023-071 and 2023-073 through 2023-077 for first and second reading
General Purpose and Administration Committee
The committee approved in principle a Halloween haunt event at Tribbling Farm and proclaimed a 'Music By The Bay Live' event as municipally significant. It also approved the 2022 consolidated financial statements, trust fund statements, and the 2022 Treasurer’s Statement for development charges.
- Approved in principle 'Feargrounds' Halloween haunt at Tribbling Farm
- Approved 2022 Consolidated Financial Statements
- Approved 2022 Trust Fund financial statements
- Approved 2022 Treasurer’s Statement for Development Charges
- Proclaimed 'Music By The Bay Live presents Sonny Landreth' a Municipally Significant Event
- Approved Diversity and Inclusion Sculpture
- Referred Lions Friendship Arch request to staff and Council for consultation
- Referred request to reside in existing dwelling at 750 Higgins Lane during construction to staff
Council Meeting
Council formally supported Bill 5, the Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act, to allow for the removal of elected officials who violate workplace harassment policies. The meeting also included the passage of several planning and service agreements and a zoning amendment.
- Endorsed Bill 5, Stopping Harassment and Abuse by Local Leaders Act (Carried)
- Approved Zoning By-law No. 2023-064 to remove holding symbol for Evendale Developments Ltd. (Carried)
- Approved Planning Fees Agreements for 4520 Concession Road 6 and 7200 Concession Road 3 (Carried)
- Approved tree planting contract with 1611974 Ontario Ltd. (Carried)
- Approved fire protection services agreement with Township of Scugog (Carried)
- Approved Development Agreement with Timberidge Carpentry Inc. for 59 Cemetery Road (Carried)
- Approved appointment of Township Officials and Board/Committee members for 2022-2026 term (Carried)
- Rescheduled August Council meeting from August 7 to August 14, 2023 (Carried)
Public Planning Meeting
The committee held a public meeting regarding a zoning by-law amendment for 7200 Concession Road 3 to allow a secondary unit in an accessory building. No final decision on the amendment was recorded; the committee received correspondence from a resident and allowed seven additional days for written comments.
- Received correspondence from Isidore Papadopoulos regarding ZBA 2023-03 for information (Carried)
General Purpose and Administration Committee
The committee approved an increase in residential development charges effective July 1, 2023. Other actions included appointing members to the environment and sustainability committee and endorsing the expansion of South Lake Community Futures boundaries.
- Increased residential development charges by 12.3% effective July 1, 2023
- Referred Uxbridge Horticultural Society's $500 annual grant request to the Golf Fund and 2024 budget
- Endorsed letter of support for expanded South Lake Community Futures boundaries
- Appointed Tom Fowle, Nicola Alston, Joanna Fast, Derek Connelly, Chris Cormack, Clinton Harper, and Christine McKenzie to the environment and sustainability committee
- Approved a Parks By-law extension for 1st Uxbridge Beaver Scouts to hold a campfire in Elgin Park on June 13, 2023
- Directed Golf Fund Committee to prepare a report by end of October on use of existing funds
- Approved confidential report CAO 08-23