Town of Newmarket
Agenda
Committee of the Whole

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, May 04, 2026

Time:

1:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.

Location:

Streamed live from the Municipal Offices

395 Mulock Drive

Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7

1.
Notice

This meeting will be streamed live at newmarket.ca/meetings.

Public Input

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2.
Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

Note: Additional items are marked by an asterisk*.

3.
Conflict of Interest Declarations

4.
Public Hearing Matter(s)

There are no public hearing matters.

5.
Presentations & Recognitions

6.
Deputations

7.
Consent Items

7.1
Planning Administrative Streamlining

1.Planning Administrative Streamlining Report.pdf

2.Attachment 1 - Proposed Amendment to Delegation By-law.pdf

3.Attachment 2 - Proposed Amendment to Fees By-law.pdf

4.Attachment 3 - Planning Application Administrative Reactivation and Closure Policy.pdf

1. That the report entitled Planning Administrative Streamlining dated May 4, 2026, be received; and,
2. That Council approve proposed amendments to the Planning Act Processing Fees By-law 2025-93; and,
3. That Council approve proposed amendments to the Delegation By-law 2016-17; and, and,
4. That Council approve the proposed policy governing the administrative closure and reactivation of planning applications; and,
5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

7.2
Demolition of Building Addressed 95 Main Street South

1.Demolition Request of building addressed 95 Main Street South.pdf

2.Attachment 1 - 1985 Survey of the Property.pdf

3.Attachment 2 - 2006-95 Heritage By-law 93 Main Street - Cassidy-Luesby Building.pdf

1. That the report entitled Demolition Request of building addressed 95 Main Street South dated May 4, 2026 be received; and,
2. That Staff be authorized and directed to issue a demolition permit for the building addressed 95 Main Street South; and,
3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

7.2.1
Item 7.1 Heritage Permit - 95 Main Street South - Draft Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2026

1.HNAC - Resolution - 95 Main Street South.pdf

1. That item 7.1 - Heritage Permit 95 Main Street South from the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Draft Meeting Minutes be received.

7.3
Artificial Turf Sports Field at Huron Heights Secondary School

1.Artificial Turf Fields - For Agenda - Final - SG.pdf

1. That the report entitled Artificial Turf Sports Field at Huron Heights Secondary School, dated May 4, 2026, be received; and,
2. That Staff be authorized to explore opportunities for the development of an artificial turf sports field at Huron Heights Secondary School; and,
3. That Staff seek alternative funding sources, such as infrastructure grants, Warriors Football Booster Club, sponsorship and partnerships, to address capital costs; and,
4. That Staff explore a joint use agreement to access/program the field for community use with the York Region District School Board; and
5. That Staff report back to Council regarding the development of an artificial turf sports field at Huron Heights Secondary School as part of the budget process or as necessary; and
6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

7.4
Follow-Up: Rushbrook and Seneca Court All-Way Stop Review

1.Follow‑Up_Rushbrook Drive and Seneca Court All‑Way Stop Review.pdf

2.Appendix 1. Proposed All-way Stop Control Policy Amendments.pdf

3.Appendix 2. Proposed Traffic By-law Amendments.pdf

1. That the report entitled Follow‑Up: Rushbrook Drive and Seneca Court All‑Way Stop Review dated be received; and,
2. That All-way Stop Control Policy Amendments proposed in Appendix 1 be adopted; and,
3. That subject to approval of All-Way Stop Control Policy Amendments, Traffic By-law Amendments proposed in Appendix 2 be adopted; and,
4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

7.5
Resolution from the Town of Georgina - Water Soldier

1.Water Soldier Resolution No. C-2026-0059 March 4 2026.pdf

2.PPT, Item 8.1, Water Soldier, February 25, 2026.pdf

Note: The Strategic Leadership Team and Operational Leadership Team recommends:
1. That the resolution from the Town of Georgina regarding Water Soldier be received and referred to Staff.
WHEREAS the invasive aquatic plant Water Soldier (Stratiotes aloides), a species prohibited under Ontario's Invasive Species Act, has been confirmed in Lake Simcoe; and,

WHEREAS the Lake Simcoe Water Soldier Working Group was formed in 2025 to support water soldier surveillance, monitoring and response in Lake Simcoe, and explore options to reduce its impacts; and,

WHEREAS monitoring efforts in 2025 found approximately 450 hectares of water soldier in Cook's Bay, the largest infestation reported in North America; and,

WHEREAS the impacts to Lake Simcoe are significant including decreasing native plant biodiversity, inhibiting recreational activities such as swimming, boating, angling, and hunting, impacting the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation access to drinking water and cultural practices, impacting local farmers irrigation, reducing safe access for waterfront properties, and impacting drinking water intakesfor Georgina residents; and,

WHEREAS the Town of Georgina's Corporate Strategic Plan, Climate Action Plan, and stormwater management initiatives commit the municipality to protecting Lake Simcoe, reducing environmental stressors, and working collaboratively to address emerging environmental risks; and,

WHEREAS the Clean Water Act, 2006, the Lake Simcoe Protection Act, and the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan guide the environmental protection of Lake Simcoe; and,

WHEREAS the Canadian Action Plan to Address the Threat of Aquatic Invasive Species recognizes that the urgency and magnitude of the threat suggest the need for new investment, and notes that the federal, provincial, and territorial governments bear overall the responsibility for putting this plan into action, in partnership with other stakeholders; and,

WHEREAS Ontario's Invasive species strategic plan (2012) states that early detection and containment of Water Soldier have been critically important in the Province's efforts to eradicate this species and that once established, they are extremely difficult and costly to control and eradicate; and,

WHEREAS the Town of Georgina and other watershed advocacy organizations have consistently called for strong municipal, provincial, and federal leadership, sustained funding, and coordinated action to protect Lake Simcoe from emerging environmental threats, including invasive species.

Therefore be it resolved:
1. That Council acknowledges the discovery of 450 hectares of water soldier in Lake Simcoe as a matter of significant concern to lake health, recreational use, and public safety, and requires timely and coordinated action; and,
2. That Council recognizes the need for immediate action to prevent the spread of water soldier, minimize increased pressures on shoreline residents and businesses over time, and maintain the viability of future management options; and,
3. That Council endorses the 2026 Integrated Management Plan Approach proposed by the Lake Simcoe Water Soldier Working Group, to 'draw a line' and initially address the smaller populations to reduce the spread beyond Cook's Bay; and,
4. That Council urges the Province of Ontario (such as Ministry of Natural Resources and/or Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks) and Government of Canada (such as Department of Fisheries and Oceans and/or Canada Water Agency) to provide immediate funding for the 2026 Integrated Management Plan Implementation, estimated at $750,000 to $1.5 million; and,
5. That Council supports the approach of using 2026 management results to inform long-term management strategies for larger southern populations in Cook's Bay; and,
6. That Council urges the Province of Ontario (such as Ministry of Natural Resources and/or Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks) and Government of Canada (such as the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and/or Canada Water Agency) to provide longer term funding to manage the current population of water soldier in Lake Simcoe, estimated at $5 million over five years (2026-2030); and,
7. That Council reaffirms its support of Town staff participating in the Lake Simcoe Water Soldier Working Group to support implementation and communication to residents; and,
8. That Council urges each municipality in the Lake Simcoe watershed to similarly designate staff representation on the Lake Simcoe Water Soldier Working Group; and,
9. That Council requests that every municipality in the Lake Simcoe watershed designate up to $10,000 through their 2027 budget toward a lead agency to advocate on behalf of the municipalities in the watershed; and,
10. That Council supports enhanced public education and prevention initiatives, including 'Clean, Drain, Dry' messaging and reporting tools, to reduce the risk of further spread of water soldier through recreational and shoreline activities; and,
11. That Council requests a bi-annual update from the Lake Simcoe Water Soldier Working Group on the status of water soldier monitoring and management in Lake Simcoe; and,
12. That Council requests that this motion be circulated to MP Jacob Mantle and MPP Caroline Mulroney's offices and requests a meeting with them to discuss the issue; and,
13. That Council requests that a joint delegation be requested through the Association of Municipalities of Ontario with the Minister of Natural Resources and the Minister of Environment, Conservation, and Parks to brief them on the issue, in partnership with other local governments around Lake Simcoe; and,
14. That Council requests that this motion be sent to municipalities and First Nations within the Lake Simcoe watershed; and,
15. That Following the delegations from the Invasive Species Centre to each municipality bordering Lake Simcoe, Council encourages each municipality to endorse a similar motion.