Town of Newmarket

Minutes

Council

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, March 02, 2020
Time:	7:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers Municipal Offices 395 Mulock Drive Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7

Members Present:

• Mayor Taylor
• Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
• Councillor Simon
• Councillor Woodhouse
• Councillor Twinney
• Councillor Morrison
• Councillor Kwapis
• Councillor Broome
• Councillor Bisanz

Staff Present:

• J. Sharma, Chief Administrative Officer
• E. Armchuk, Commissioner of Corporate Services
• L. Lyons, Director of Legislative Services/Town Clerk
• J. Unger, Acting Commissioner of Development & Infrastructure Services
• C. Service, Acting Commissioner of Community Services
• F. Scott, Manager of Regulatory Services
• J. Grossi, Legislative Coordinator

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Taylor in the Chair.

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1.

Open Forum

No one in attendance came forward to address Council during Open Forum.

2.

Public Notices (if required)

None.

3.

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

The Clerk advised of the following additions to the agenda:

• Item 6.3: Deputation by Frank Doyle regarding the Amended Mobile Business License By-law
• Item 9.2: Correspondence from CAA regarding the Amended Mobile Business License By-law

• Moved by: Councillor Broome
  Seconded by: Councillor Morrison
  1. That the additions to the agenda be approved. 

  In Favour (9)

  Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz

  Carried (9 to 0)

4.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

None.

5.

Presentations & Recognitions

None.

6.

Deputations

6.1

Simon Wood Foundation

Heather Goodman provided a deputation regarding the Simon Wood Foundation and the services provided. She invited Council to the fundraiser at Old Town Hall on October 24, 2020 and asked Council to waive the rental fee for the facility.

• Moved by: Councillor Kwapis
  Seconded by: Councillor Bisanz
  1. That the deputation provided by Heather Goodman regarding the Simon Wood Foundation be received. 

  In Favour (9)

  Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz

  Carried (9 to 0)

6.2

Amended Mobile Business Licence By-law

Sebastian Fuchs provided a deputation regarding the Amended Mobile Business Licence By-law and expressed concerns regarding the consultation process and the capped fees. 

• Moved by: Councillor Twinney
  Seconded by: Councillor Simon
  1. That the deputation provided by Sebastian Fuchs regarding the Amended Mobile Business Licence By-law be received. 

  In Favour (9)

  Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz

  Carried (9 to 0)

6.3

Amended Mobile Business Licence By-law

Frank Doyle provided a deputation regarding the current regulations in Canada related to the tow truck industry and the capped fees in the draft Amended Mobile Business Licence By-law. 

• Moved by: Councillor Woodhouse
  Seconded by: Councillor Broome
  1. That the deputation provided by Frank Doyle regarding the Amended Mobile Business Licence By-law be received. 
  Carried

7.

Approval of Minutes

7.1

Council Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2020

• Moved by: Councillor Bisanz
  Seconded by: Councillor Kwapis
  1. That the Council Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2020 be approved.

  In Favour (9)

  Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz

  Carried (9 to 0)

8.

Reports by Regional Representatives

Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh advised that Regional Council passed the following two motions at their Council Meeting on February 27, 2020:

• Mandated Review of Regional Council Composition
  • That Council add one member representing the City of Vaughan, with no further adjustments to be made to the composition of Council at this time.
  • That Council start the triple majority process as quickly as possible.
  • That the Regional Clerk circulate this report to the Clerks of the nine local municipalities.

     

• Council Composition – Further Information Relating to Regional Chair Position
  • That consideration of the following motion moved by Mayor Taylor, seconded by Regional Councillor Li, be deferred to the Council meeting on October 29, 2020.
  • That the Regional Chair be directly elected by an at large election.

Mayor Taylor advised that fulsome discussions regarding the above motions would occur when the Regional Council motions were placed on a Town of Newmarket Committee of the Whole Agenda.

9.

Reports of Committees and Staff

9.1

Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2020

• Moved by: Councillor Woodhouse
  Seconded by: Councillor Morrison
  1. That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2020 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted with the exception of sub-item 9.1.8. See following sub-items 9.1.8 for motions and recorded votes.

  In Favour (9)

  Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz

  Carried (9 to 0)

9.1.1

Presentation - Amended Mobile Business Licence By-law

9.1.2

Presentation - Procedure By-law Review for 2018-2022 Term of Council

9.1.3

Deputation - Amended Mobile Business Licence By-law

9.1.4

Deputation - Amended Mobile Business Licence By-law

9.1.5

Deputation - Amended Mobile Business Licence By-law

9.1.6

Deputation - Atkins Drive and Quick Street All-way Stop Request

• 1. That the deputation regarding the Atkins Drive and Quick Street All-way Stop Request by Pankaj Singh be received.

9.1.7

Deputation - Atkins Drive and Quick Street All-way Stop Request

• 1. That the deputation regarding the Atkins Drive and Quick Street All-way Stop Request by Tuula Rinella be received.

9.1.8

Amended Mobile Business Licence By-law

• Moved by: Councillor Woodhouse
  Seconded by: Councillor Twinney
  1. That the presentation regarding the Amended Mobile Business Licence By-law provided by the Manager of Regulatory Services be received; and,
  2. That the deputations regarding the Amended Mobile Business Licence provided by Frank Doyle, Frank Zoghi, and Sebastian Fuchs be received; and,
  3. That the reports entitled Mobile Business Licence By-law dated February 3, 2020 (deferred) and Amended Mobile Business Licence By-law dated February 24, 2020 be received; and,
  4. That Council direct staff to waive Taxicab Company fees for a duration of 3 years (2020 – 2023 fees inclusive) for previously licensed companies only; and,
  5. That Council approve a 12-month contract position for a new Municipal Law Enforcement Officer position subject to approval of the Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services; and,
  6. That Council approve a 12-month contract for conversion of part-time hours into full-time hours for the existing permanent Legislative Services Associate position subject to approval of the Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services; and,
  7. That Council approve the draft amended Mobile Business Licence By-law 2020-07, with option #3 for a tow truck company licensing fee structure and the addition of Schedule B for criminal conviction thresholds; and,
  8. That Council repeal Taxi By-law 2016-44, Refreshment Vehicles By-law 2016-52, and Driving School Instructors By-law 2017-32, as amended; and,
  9. That Council amend the AMPS By-law 2019-62 and Fees and Charges By-law 2019-52; and,
  10. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

  In Favour (9)

  Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz

  Carried (9 to 0)

9.1.9

Procedure By-law Review for 2018-2022 Term of Council

• 1. That the presentation regarding the Procedure By-law Review for 2018-2022 Term of Council provided by the Deputy Town Clerk be received; and,
  2. That the report entitled Procedure By-law Review for 2018-2022 Term of Council dated February 24, 2020 be received; and,
  3. That Council amend the 2020 meeting schedule effective March 3, 2020 to schedule all regular Committee of the Whole meetings to begin at 1:00 PM; and,
  4. That staff be directed to place an amended draft Procedure By-law on the agenda for the March 2, 2020 meeting of Council, reflecting the changes identified by the Committee of the Whole; and,
  5. That Council repeal By-laws 2015-50, 2016-43, 2017-75, as amended, and replace with the Procedure By-law, as amended by Committee of the Whole; and,
  6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.1.10

Zoning By-law Amendment Application – 665-695 Stonehaven Avenue

• 1. That the report entitled Zoning By-law Amendment Application – 665-695 Stonehaven Avenue, dated February 24, 2020 be received; and,
  2. That the application for Zoning By-law amendment for lands municipally known as 665-695 Stonehaven Avenue be approved and staff be directed present a By-law to Council for approval generally in accordance with Attachment 1; and,
  3. That Lucila Sandoval of Groundswell Urban Planners, 95 Mural Street, Suite 402, Richmond Hill, L4B 3G2 be notified of this action; and,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.1.11

Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment Glenway Blocks 164 & 165

• 1. That the report entitled Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment Glenway Blocks 164 & 165 dated February 24, 2020 be received; and,
  2. That the application for Official Plan & Zoning By-Law amendment, as submitted by Marianneville Developments Limited for Blocks 164 and 165 of the Estates of Glenway Community subdivision, be approved, and that staff be directed to prepare the necessary Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, including the necessary Holding provisions; and,
  3. That staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the recommendations in this report; and,
  4. That Kerigan Kelly, of Groundswell Urban Planners Inc., 95 Mural Street, Suite 402, Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 3G2, be notified of this action.
  5. That the Correspondence from Jon Brock regarding Item 5.4: Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment Glenway Blocks 164 & 165 be received.

9.1.12

Atkins Drive and Quick Street All-way Stop Request

• 1. That the report entitled Atkins Drive and Quick Street All-way Stop Request dated February 24, 2020 be received; and,
  2. That an All-Way Stop at the intersection of Atkins Drive and Quick Street not be implemented at this time; and,
  3. That the Town monitor the intersection as the community continues to build out; and,
  4. That school boards be notified of the school bus routing and be asked to implement improvements to student access to the school buses to reduce crossing of streets; and,
  5. That York Regional Police be notified of the speeding issues and school bus stop arm violations to plan increased enforcement; and,
  6. That the Town continue to apply Category 1 traffic calming measures to educate motorists to comply with the speed limits and that Staff explore options for Category 2 traffic calming measures; and,
  7. That Staff provide Council with data regarding All-Way Stop warrants related to Bob Gapp Drive and Atkins Drive, including modelling the anticipated near-term growth; and,
  8. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.1.13

Dover Crescent and Burford Street All-way Stop Control Request

• 1. That the report entitled Dover Crescent and Burford Street All-way Stop Control Request dated February 24, 2020 be received; and,
  2. That the existing stop controls remain; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.1.14

London Road and Harewood Boulevard All-way Stop Control Request

• 1. That the report entitled London Road and Harewood Boulevard All-Way Stop Control Request dated February 24, 2020 be received; and,
  2. That the existing stop controls remain; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.1.15

Non-Warranty Repairs and Regular Maintenance of Central York Fire Services Apparatus

• 1. That the report entitled “Non-Warranty Repairs and Regular Maintenance of CYFS Apparatus” dated February 24, 2020 be received; and,
  2. That a non-competitive acquisition be approved to a maximum of $125,000.00 in accordance with the Procurement By-Law; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.1.16

City of Richmond Hill Resolution - Regional Consolidation of Fire Services

• 1. That the correspondence from the City of Richmond Hill regarding Richmond Hill Resolution – Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli regarding Regional Consolidation of Fire Services be received.

9.1.17

Item from draft Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2020

• 1. That Council refer the following motion to the Appointment Committee:
     1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee recommend to Council that the Terms of Reference be amended to increase their membership by 2, for a total of 10 members. 

9.1.18

Audit Committee Meeting Minutes of June 18, 2019 and October 7, 2019

• 1. That the Audit Committee Meeting Minutes of June 18, 2019 and October 7, 2019 be received.

9.1.19

Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December 3, 2019 

• 1. That the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December 3, 2019 be received.

9.1.20

Outstanding Matters List

• 1. That the Outstanding Matters List be received.

9.1.21

Motion - Support of Never Forgotten National Memorial Foundation

• Whereas the residents of Newmarket have a proud tradition of honouring those who made the supreme sacrifice on behalf of Canada in armed conflicts across the world; and,

  Whereas the Never Forgotten National Memorial Foundation has been established to develop commemorative programming, exhibits and monuments at a site on Cape Breton Island as a place of remembrance and thanks for those brave individuals who lost their lives so far from home; and,

  Whereas the Foundation is seeking the endorsement of businesses, agencies, government organizations, and individuals across Canada to bring life to this important national memorial;

  Now therefore be it resolved:

  1. That the Council of the Town of Newmarket supports efforts to develop the Never Forgotten National Memorial and so advises Mr. Tony Van Bynen, Member of Parliament, the Honourable Christine Elliott, Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario.

9.2

Correspondence regarding the Amended Mobile Business Licence By-law

• Moved by: Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
  Seconded by: Councillor Kwapis
  1. The the correspondence regarding the Amended Mobile Business Licence By-law be received. 

  In Favour (9)

  Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.

By-laws

• Moved by: Councillor Bisanz
  Seconded by: Councillor Broome
  1. That By-laws 2020-07, 2020-08, 2020-09, 2020-12 and 2020-13 be enacted.

  In Favour (9)

  Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz

  Carried (9 to 0)

11.

Notices of Motions

None.

12.

Motions

None.

13.

Announcements & Community Events

• Councillor Simon invited residents to the Ward One meeting at the Magna Centre on March 4, 2020 at 7:00 PM.
• Councillor Twinney invited residents to the Final Skate Event on March 28, 2020 at Hollingsworth Arena from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
• Councillor Broome invited residents to register for the Nature's Emporium Run/Walk for Southlake scheduled for April 26, 2020. 
• Councillor Morrison advised residents that the Elman W. Campbell Wee Fun Wednesdays run every week from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and the spring schedule is available online.
• Councillor Morrison invited residents to attend the Mark Break Fun events at the Elman W. Campbell Museum on March 17, 2020 to March 20, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM daily. 
• Councillor Kwapis reminded residents to exercise caution outside during the changing seasons and invited everyone to utilize the Town of Newmarket facilities over March Break.

14.

New Business

None.

15.

Closed Session

Mayor Taylor advised that there was no requirement for a Closed Session.

16.

Confirmatory By-law

• Moved by: Councillor Twinney
  Seconded by: Councillor Broome
  1. That By-law 2020-14 be enacted.
  Carried

17.

Adjournment

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  Moved by: Councillor Simon
  Seconded by: Councillor Kwapis
  1. That the meeting be adjourned at 7:57 PM.
  Carried