Town of Newmarket
Agenda
Council

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, March 24, 2025

Time:

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

Location:

Streamed live from the Municipal Offices

395 Mulock Drive

Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7

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1.

Notice

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

Public Input

Individuals who wish to submit input to Council in relation to an item on this agenda have the following options available.

1. Email your correspondence to by end of day on March 23, 2025. Written correspondence received by this date will form part of the public record; or,
2. You are strongly encouraged to pre-register if you would like to make a deputation at the meeting. For more information regarding the options available, email your request and contact information to .

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.

Minutes

7.1

Council Workshop (South of Davis Area Study) Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2025

• 1. That the Council Workshop (South of Davis Area Study) Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2025 be approved. 

7.2

Council Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2025

• 1. That the Council Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2025 be approved. 

8.

Reports by Regional Representatives

9.

Consent Items and Recommendations from Committees 

9.1

Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of March 17, 2025

• 1. That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of March 17, 2025 be received and that the recommendations noted within be adopted. 

9.1.1

Public Hearing Matter - Zoning By-law Amendment – Lytham Green (Marianneville Developments Limited)

• 1. That the presentation provided by Richard Zelinka, Zelinka Priamo Limited regarding Zoning By-law Amendment - Lytham Green (Marianneville Developments Limited) be received. 

9.1.1.1

Correspondence - Yuvraj Bhardwaj - Zoning By-law Amendment Lytham Green (Marianneville Developments Limited)

• 1. That the correspondence provided by Yuvraj Bhardwaj regarding Zoning By-law Amendment Lytham Green (Marianneville Developments Limited) be received; and,
  2. That Town staff be directed to correspond with the correspondent in relation to their questions.

9.1.2

Presentation - Achieving Excellence: A Water Story

• 1. That the presentation provided by Rob Gillis, Manager, Water/Wastewater regarding Achieving Excellence: A Water Story be received.

9.1.3

Deputation - Norooz - Persian New Year

• 1. That the deputation provided by Dela Fotoohi, Seniors Iranian Multicultural Association (SIMA) regarding Norooz - Persian New Year be received.

9.1.4

2024 Annual Drinking Water System Reports & Annual Management Review

• 1. That the report entitled Annual Water Quality and Performance Report (2024), Drinking Water System Summary Report (2024), and DWQMS Annual Management Review Report dated 17 March 2025 be received, including the following attached reports:
     1. Section 11 – 2024 Drinking Water System Annual Water Quality & Performance Report (Attachment 1); and,
     2. Schedule 22 – 2024 Drinking Water System Summary Report (Attachment 2); and,
     3. DWQMS Element 20 – 2024 Annual Management Review Report (Attachment 3); and,
  2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.1.5

Preliminary 2024 Fourth Quarter Summary

• 1. That the report entitled 2024 Preliminary Fourth Quarter Financial Summary dated March 17, 2025 be received; and,
  2. That the 2024 tax-supported operating surplus allocation be approved as outlined in the report; and,
  3. That changes to the 2025 capital spending authority and the corresponding funding be approved as outlined in the report; and,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.1.6

Journey's End Circle Parking Review

• 1. That the report entitled Journey’s End Circle Parking Review dated March 17, 2025 be received; and,
  2. That the Parking Amendments proposed in Appendix 1 be adopted; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.1.7

Fitness Centres Update

• 1. That the report entitled Fitness Centres Update dated March 17, 2025 be received; and,
  2. That conversion of the contract Fitness Programmer position to a permanent full time Fitness Programmer position be approved; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.1.8

U.S. Tariffs Implications on Procurement and Business Supports

• 1. That the report entitled U.S. Tariffs Implications on Procurement and Business Supports dated March 17th, 2025, be received; and,
  2. That staff be directed to modify Procurement By-Law 2014-27 and current procurement practices to prioritize Canadian goods and services by maximizing allowable threshold limits as permitted within the applicable trade treaties and amending any other provisions of the Procurement By-Law as required to reflect the increased thresholds and Councils direction; and,
  3. That Community and Economic Innovation work closely with community partners (e.g. Chamber of Commerce, York Region, etc.) and the business community to ensure education and support programs related to tariffs and their implications are in place and actively promoted through the Business Assistance Concierge program and Choose Local campaigns; and,
  4. That staff continue to monitor any changes to the tariffs and / or direction from the Federal or Provincial government, and report to Council as necessary; and,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.1.9

Central York Fire Services Joint Council Committee meeting minutes of December 3, 2024

• 1. That the Central York Fire Services Joint Council Committee meeting minutes of December 3, 2024 be received.

9.1.10

Newmarket Public Library Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2025

• 1. That the Newmarket Public Library Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2025 be received. 

9.1.11

Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee meeting minutes of January 21, 2025

• 1. That the meeting minutes of the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee of January 21, 2025 be received.

9.1.12

Elman W. Campbell Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2025

• 1. That the Elman W. Campbell Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2025 be received.

9.1.13

Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2025

• 1. That the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2025 be received.

10.

By-laws

2025-58 Journey's End Parking By-law Amendment

2025-59 A By-law to Dedicate Certain Land as a Public Highway (Ringwell Drive located East of Harry Walker Parkway in the Town of Newmarket - Ward 3)

2025-60 A By-law to amend Procurement By-law 2014-27 which defines the Procurement Policies for the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket

• 1. That By-laws 2025-58 to 2025-60 be enacted.

11.

Notices of Motions

12.

Motions Where Notice has Already been Provided

13.

New Business

14.

Closed Session

14.1

Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Meeting Minutes of March 17, 2025

14.1.1

Land Acquisition Matter

A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board as per Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001. 

14.2

Non-Competitive Acquisition – Equipment

Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose as per Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001. 

14.3

U.S. Tariffs Implications on Procurement and Business Supports

Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose as per Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001. 

15.

Confirmatory By-law

2025-61 A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the March 24, 2025 Council meeting.

• 1. That By-law 2025-61 be enacted.

16.

Adjournment