Town of Newmarket

Minutes

Council

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, January 21, 2019
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:

• E. Armchuk, Acting Chief Administrative Officer
• L. Lyons, Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services
• C. Service, Director of Recreation & Culture (Acting Commissioner, Community Services)
• R. Prudhomme, Director of Engineering Services (Acting Commissioner, Development & Infrastructure Services)
• K. Saini, Acting Director of Legislative Services/Town Clerk
• A. Walkom, Legislative Coordinator
• 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

None. 

3.

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

The Acting Chief Administrative Officer advised that there were no additions and corrections, and there was no longer a requirement for a Closed Session.

4.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest.

5.

Presentations & Recognitions

None. 

6.

Deputations

None. 

7.

Approval of Minutes

7.1

Council Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2018

• Moved by: Councillor Woodhouse
  Seconded by: Councillor Bisanz
  1. That the Council Meeting Minutes of December 17, 2018 be approved.

   

  In Favour (9)

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

  Carried (9 to 0)

7.2

Special Council Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2019

• Moved by: Councillor Morrison
  Seconded by: Councillor Broome
  1. That the Special Council meeting minutes of January 15, 2019 be approved.

   

  In Favour (9)

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

  Carried (9 to 0)

8.

Reports by Regional Representatives

(1) Deputy Mayor and Regional Councillor Vegh advised that the Ontario Government has announced a Regional review which includes Newmarket as a lower tier municipality within York Region.

(2) Mayor Taylor advised that York Regional Council is currently reviewing a draft Strategic Plan for the next four years.

(3) Mayor Taylor advised that a report regarding electric buses for use in Newmarket was passed at York Regional Council.

(4) Mayor Taylor advised that a memorandum was provided at York Regional Council regarding the Mulock GO Station. It stated that work for all new GO Stations has been paused as Metrolinx reviews the feasibility of all of their projects. 

9.

Reports of Committees and Staff

9.1

Council Workshop Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2019

• Moved by: Councillor Simon
  Seconded by: Councillor Twinney
  1. That the Council Workshop meeting minutes of January 14, 2019 be received.

   

  In Favour (9)

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

  Carried (9 to 0)

9.2

Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of January 14, 2019

• Moved by: Councillor Broome
  Seconded by: Councillor Woodhouse
  1. That sub-item 9.2.1, 9.2.2, 9.2.4, 9.2.5, and 9.2.7 to 9.2.11 be approved. See following sub-items 9.2.3, 9.2.6 and 9.2.12 for motions.

   

  In Favour (9)

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

  Carried (9 to 0)

9.2.1

Presentation - 2019 Preliminary Draft Budget

• 1. That the presentation be received.

9.2.2

Deputation - Residents of Knapton Drive - Woodland Hills

• 1. That the deputation be received and referred to staff.

9.2.3

Deputation - Update - Inn from the Cold

• Moved by: Councillor Woodhouse
  Seconded by: Councillor Kwapis
  1. That the deputation be received. 

   

  In Favour (9)

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

  Carried (9 to 0)

9.2.4

Deputation - Traffic Signage on Wayne Drive

• 1. That the deputation be received and referred to staff.

9.2.5

Potential Redevelopment – 693 & 713 Davis Drive and 35 Patterson Street (Hollingsworth Arena Site)

• 1. That Report 2019-1 dated January 14, 2019 entitled “Potential Redevelopment - 693 & 713 Davis Drive and 35 Patterson Street (Hollingsworth Arena Site)” be received.

9.2.6

Interim Control Bylaw – Established Residential Neighbourhoods

• Moved by: Councillor Twinney
  Seconded by: Councillor Kwapis
  1. That the report entitled Interim Control Bylaw – Established Residential Neighbourhoods be received; and,
  2. That staff be directed to prepare an Interim Control By-law substantially in accordance with Option One identified in this report and the attached draft Option One By-law.

   

  In Favour (9)

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

  Carried (9 to 0)

9.2.7

292/294 Court Street - Request to remove a structure from the Municipal Register of Non-Designated Heritage Properties

• 1. That Development and Infrastructure Services/Planning and Building Services Report dated January 14, 2019 regarding 292 and 294 Court Street and the owners request to demolish the structure listed on the Municipal Register of Non-Designated Heritage Properties be received and the following recommendation(s) be adopted:
  2. That Council permit the removal of 292 and 294 Court Street from the Municipal Register of Non-Designated Heritage Properties of Interest; and,
  3. That Deborah Alexander, 72 Herefordshire Crescent, East Gwillimbury, L9N 0B6 be notified of this action.

9.2.8

Community Flag Raising

• 1. That the report entitled Community Flag Raising dated January 14, 2019 be received; and,
  2. That Council adopt the amended Proclamation, Lighting and Community Flag Raising Request Policy, attached as Attachment A; and,
  3. That Council adopt the amended Municipal Flag Policy, attached as Attachment B; and,
  4. That the Town Clerk be delegated the authority to amend the Proclamation, Lighting and Community Flag Request Policy from time to time, as required; and,
  5. That Staff be directed to further review option 3 for the location of community flag raisings and report to Council in Q2 2019; and,
  6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.2.9

Preliminary Budget Report

• 1. That the Financial Services Report dated January 14, 2019 regarding the Preliminary Draft 2019 Operating and Capital Budgets be received and subject to any further direction, staff be authorized to provide the public with details of the Preliminary Draft 2019 Tax-supported, Rate-supported Operating and Capital Budgets; and,
  2. That staff be directed to provide further budget reduction options in advance of the Special Committee of the Whole meeting on February 4, 2019 regarding the 2019 operating budgets. These options to provide for at least an additional $300,000 in reductions to the 2019 tax levy requirement without directly affecting service levels or the infrastructure levy. Any potential risk is to be identified and assessed.

9.2.10

Correspondence - Canadian Cancer Society re: Tobacco Retail Licence Fees

• 1. That the Correspondence from the Canadian Cancer Society regarding Tobacco Retail Licence Fees be referred to the Regulatory Review Workshop.

9.2.11

Correspondence - Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition re: Bill 66

• 1. That the Correspondence from the Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition regarding Bill 66 be received for information.

9.2.12

Clothing Donation Bins

• Moved by: Councillor Kwapis
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
  1. That the report entitled Clothing Donation Bins dated January 9, 2019 be received; and,
  2. That the Clothing Donation Bins By-law 2016-33 be amended in accordance with Attachment A; and,
  3. 3. That the licensing of Clothing Donation Bins be referred to the Regulatory Review Workshop; and,
  4. 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 Twinney, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Simon, and Councillor Woodhouse

  Carried (9 to 0)

9.3

Committee of the Whole Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of January 14, 2019

• Moved by: Councillor Woodhouse
  Seconded by: Councillor Bisanz
  1. That the Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Minutes of January 14, 2019 be approved.

   

  In Favour (9)

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

  Carried (9 to 0)

9.3.1

Litigation or proposed litigation regarding including matters before an administrative tribunal, specifically, Proposed Settlement of LPAT matter PL180584 re Urban Centres Zoning By-law 2018-48, as per Section 239 (2) (e) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

• Moved by: Councillor Morrison
  Seconded by: Councillor Simon
  1. That Report PCI-19-01, dated January 14, 2019 entitled “Proposed Settlement of Local Planning Appeal Tribunal matter re: Urban Centres Zoning By-law” be received; and,
  2. That the recommendations in Closed Session Report PCI-19-01 dated January 14, 2019 be adopted.

   

  In Favour (9)

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

  Carried (9 to 0)

9.3.2

Property in Ward 5 - Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality, as per Section 239 (2) (e) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

• Moved by: Councillor Twinney
  Seconded by: Councillor Kwapis
  1. That Closed Session Report 2019-01 dated January 14, 2019 be received; and,
  2. That the recommendations in Closed Session Report 2019-01 dated January 14, 2019 be adopted.

   

  In Favour (9)

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

  Carried (9 to 0)

9.4

Item 3 of the Appointment Committee Draft Minutes of January 17, 2019 regarding Appointments to the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management.

• Moved by: Councillor Kwapis
  Seconded by: Councillor Broome
  1. That Council appoint the following individuals to the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management:

  Rob Clark
  Allan Cockburn
  Thomas Hempen
  Debbie Hill
  Mark Iacovetta
  Jennifer McLachlan
  Omar Saer
  Ken Sparks

   

  In Favour (9)

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

  Carried (9 to 0)

10.

By-laws

2019-03 A By-law to amend By-law Number 2016-33 being a by-law to regulate and governing Clothing Donation Bins.

2019-04 An Interim Control By-law to control the development of single detached, semi detached, duplex, triplex, quadraplex and townhouse dwellings within defined areas of the Town of Newmarket for a period of one year.

• Moved by: Councillor Woodhouse
  Seconded by: Councillor Kwapis
  1. That By-laws 2019-03 and 2019-04 be enacted.

   

  In Favour (9)

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

  Carried (9 to 0)

11.

Notices of Motions

None.

12.

Motions

None.

13.

Announcements & Community Events

(1) Councillor Bisanz invited residents to the 5th Annual New Years gathering at Ray Twinney Recreation Complex on Sunday February 10, 2019 from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. This event includes free family skating from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM.

(2) Councillor Woodhouse invited residents to a spaghetti dinner and dessert live auction at Valley View Alliance Church on Saturday February 2, 2019, beginning at 5:30 PM.

(3) Councillor Kwapis invited residents to the Youthspeak Community Event on Wednesday February 20, 2019 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

(4) Councillor Kwapis invited residents to Cardinal Press Espresso Bar at 222 Main Street on the third Sunday of each month from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM for an open mic night.

(5) Deputy Mayor and Regional Councillor Vegh invited residents to the Writers Community of York Region's Youth Chapter at A Hui Hou Coffee House located at 208 Main Street on the third Saturday of each month from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. This event is for student writers in grades 7-12.

(6) Councillor Morrison invited residents to The Rolling Thunder Revue at the Newmarket Theatre on Friday February 8, 2019 at 8:00 PM.

(7) Councillor Broome invited residents to the unveiling of the concept for the Ward 6 Community Splash Pad located at Dr. Margaret Arkinstall Park on Tuesday January 22, 2019 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

(8) Councillor Twinney invited residents to the Ward 3 Community Skate and Winterfest on Saturday January 26, 2019 at Hollingsworth Arena from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM.  

(9) Councillor Twinney invited residents to a Public Information Centre for the Patterson Street Watermain Replacement on Wednesday January 30, 2019 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Town Office (395 Mulock Drive) in Cane Room A and B.

(10) Councillor Twinney invited residents to a developer-led meeting by Briarwood Homes on Tuesday February 5, 2019 from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM. 

(11) Councillor Simon invited residents to Ward 1 Winterfest on Sunday January 27, 2019 at Ken Sturgeon Park from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. 

(12) Mayor Taylor invited residents to a Public Information Centre for the Mulock GO Station Area Secondary Plan on Wednesday February 6, 2019 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Newmarket Community Centre and Lions Hall (200 Doug Duncan Drive) in Hall 1.

14.

New Business

None.

15.

Closed Session

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

16.

Confirmatory By-law

2019-05 A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the January 21, 2019 Council meeting

• Moved by: Councillor Simon
  Seconded by: Councillor Morrison
  1. That By-law 2019-05 be enacted.
  Carried

17.

Adjournment

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  Moved by: Councillor Woodhouse
  Seconded by: Councillor Kwapis
  1. ​That the meeting be adjourned at 8:02 PM.
  Carried