Town of Newmarket

Minutes

Council - Electronic

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, January 18, 2021
Time:	1:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.
Location:	Streamed live from the 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
• P. Noehammer, Commissioner of Development & Infrastructure Services
• I. McDougall, Commissioner of Community Services
• L. Lyons, Director of Legislative Services/Town Clerk
• K. Saini, Deputy Town Clerk
• M. Mayes, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer
• J. Unger, Director of Planning & Building Services
• A. Walkom, Legislative Coordinator
• J. Grossi, Legislative Coordinator

The meeting was called to order at 1:00 PM.
Mayor Taylor in the Chair.
Council recessed at 3:10 PM and reconvened at 3:22 PM.

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1.

Public Notice

Mayor Taylor acknowledged that the Town of Newmarket is located on the traditional territories of the Wendat, Haudeno-saunee, and the Anishinaabe peoples and the treaty land of the Williams Treaties First Nations and other Indigenous peoples whose presence here continues to this day. He thanked them for sharing this land with us. Mayor Taylor also acknowledged the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our close neighbours and friends, and that we work to ensure a cooperative and respectful relationship.

Mayor Taylor advised that the Municipal Offices were closed to the public and that this meeting was streamed live at Newmarket.ca/meetings. Residents who would like to provide comment on an item on this agenda were encouraged to provide their feedback in writing through email to Legislative Services at [email protected] or by joining the meeting electronically through video or telephone. He advised residents that their comments would form part of the public record.

2.

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

The Clerk advised of the following additions to the agenda:

• Deputations and Correspondence regarding Item 4.1: Official Plan Amendment - 16250, 16356 & 16450 Yonge Street
  • Item 4.1.6. Remote Deputation - Debbe Crandall
  • Item 4.1.7. Remote Deputation - Bruce Wells
  • Item 4.1.8. Remote Deputation - David Labey
  • Item 4.1.9: Remote Deputation - Jon Brown
  • Item 4.1.10. Remote Deputation - Mark Ecclestone
  • Items 4.1.34 to 4.1.116. Additional Correspondence
• Correspondence regarding Emergency Measures By-law 2021-01
  • Item 9.2.1. Correspondence - Alana Hollander
• New Business
  • Item 13.1. Resolution Regarding Honorary Duck of Newmarket

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

3.

Conflict of Interest Declarations

None.

4.

Public Hearing Matter

The Clerk welcomed the public to the Virtual Public Planning and Council meeting. She advised that the Planning Act requires the Town to hold at least one public meeting on any proposed Zoning By-law Amendment, Official Plan Amendment or Draft Plan of Subdivision or Condominium.

The Clerk advised that the purpose of the public meeting is to hear from anyone who has an interest in the following application:

• 16250, 16356 & 16450 Yonge Street. This application proposes to amend the Official Plan to re-designate the lands to Emerging Residential and Environmental Protection Area – Oak Ridges Moraine. The lands are currently designated as Environmental Protection Area – Oak Ridges Moraine and Stable Residential.

The Clerk encouraged anyone who was interested in providing verbal feedback to Council regarding the application to join the meeting electronically by emailing [email protected].

The Clerk advised that if anyone wished to be notified of any subsequent meetings regarding this matter, they may email [email protected].

The Clerk noted that in accordance with the Planning Act, the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal may dismiss an appeal to the Tribunal, without holding a hearing, if the appellant failed to make either oral submissions at the public meeting or provide written submissions to Council prior to adoption of the application.

The Clerk thanked residents for their participation and interest in the meeting.

4.1

Official Plan Amendment - 16250, 16356 & 16450 Yonge Street

Don Given of Malone Given Parsons provided a presentation regarding the application for an Official Plan amendment to re-designate the lands at 16250, 16356 & 16450 Yonge Street to Emerging Residential and Environmental Protection Area – Oak Ridges Moraine. The presentation included an overview of the development concept, the history of the designation of the lands as Oak Ridges Moraine, and the proposed process to redesignate the lands and proceed with development.

The Director of Planning and Building Services provided Council with the next steps regarding the application process and advised that Staff would bring a report back to a future Committee of the Whole meeting.

• Moved by: Councillor Broome
  Seconded by: Councillor Morrison
  1. That the presentation provided by Don Given, Malone Given Parsons regarding the Official Plan Amendment - 16250, 16356 & 16450 Yonge Street be received; and,
  2. That sub-items 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.1.5, 4.1.6, and 4.1.8 being remote deputations provided Rod Speers, David Ross, Jason Allan, Melanie Issett, Debbie Gordon, Debbe Crandall, and David Labey be received; and,
  3. That sub-items 4.1.11, 4.1.12, 4.1.13, 4.1.14, 4.1.15, 4.1.16, 4.1.17, 4.1.18, 4.1.19, 4.1.20, 4.1.21, 4.1.22, 4.1.23, 4.1.24, 4.1.25, 4.1.26, 4.1.27, 4.1.28, 4.1.29, 4.1.30, 4.1.31, 4.1.32, 4.1.33, 4.1.34, 4.1.35, 4.1.36, 4.1.37, 4.1.38, 4.1.39, 4.1.40, 4.1.41, 4.1.42, 4.1.43, 4.1.44, 4.1.45, 4.1.46, 4.1.47, 4.1.48, 4.1.49, 4.1.50, 4.1.51, 4.1.52, 4.1.53, 4.1.54, 4.1.55, 4.1.56, 4.1.57, 4.1.58, 4.1.59, 4.1.60, 4.1.61, 4.1.62, 4.1.63, 4.1.64, 4.1.65, 4.1.66, 4.1.67, 4.1.68, 4.1.69, 4.1.70, 4.1.71, 4.1.72, 4.1.73, 4.1.74, 4.1.75, 4.1.76, 4.1.77, 4.1.78, 4.1.79, 4.1.80, 4.1.81, 4.1.82, 4.1.83, 4.1.84, 4.1.85, 4.1.86, 4.1.87, 4.1.88, 4.1.89, 4.1.90, 4.1.91, 4.1.92, 4.1.93, 4.1.94, 4.1.95, 4.1.96, 4.1.97, 4.1.98, 4.1.99, 4.1.100, 4.1.101, 4.1.102, 4.1.103, 4.1.104, 4.1.105, 4.1.106, 4.1.107, 4.1.108, 4.1.109, 4.1.110, 4.1.111, 4.1.112, 4.1.113, 4.1.114, 4.1.115, and 4.1.116, being correspondence provided by Li Xiaofeng and Zhou Ping, Kimberley Cocquyt, Rod and Janell Speers, Stefan and Lynn Hashinsky, Sally and Joe Freitas, Franco Colucci, Julia Galt, Nicole Blom, Keyvan Golestan, Valeriya Botova, John Morrison, Claire Barrey-Junop, Ron Clifford, Suzanne Lachner, Ashley Arkeveld, Leslie Allan, Anne West, Mary-Anne Draffin, Wendy Bowden, Adrienne Belanger, Steve Maio, Valerie Laengert, Joanne Rinella, Adam Smith, James Hellard, Janine Graham, Brenda Russell, Karen Sampson, John Lennox, Janet McMillan, Carmela and Michael Pugliese, Angela West, Russ and Jennie Coles, Dave Kempton and Peggy Stevens, Steve Platt, Emily Collins, Kathy Bresnahan, Tammy La Rue, Alana Natis, Walt Klywak, Annalise Rickman and Sean Rickman, Kevin Collins, Diana Raaflaub, Carolyne Stoutt, Wendy Collins, Chris Fuerth, Scarlett van Berkel, Glenn Abuja, Shannon Josselyn, Dawn Horstead, Kim Fraser, Heather Peart, Cheryl Roberts, Joanne Pilling, Frida Huang, Stuart Macpherson, Monika Deguara, Frank and Penny Brathwaite, LeeAnne Bloye, Karolyn Francis, Steven Gilbert, Sergey Skiba, Stephanie Todd, Patricia Kloosterman, Lisa Woltman, Glen Kennedy, Kathy Kumpula, Wendy Bennett, Brad Hammond, Gino G. Lavoie, Elaine Adam, Tim Fallows, Nancy E. Watt, Anthony Rospo, Chris Stilos, Anthony Schneider, Jim McCurdy, Serge Bondar, Andrew Summers, Allan Hazelton, Denise Argiriou, Michelle Fallows, Lorinda Palmer, Eleanor and Brent Hubbard, Elaine Goldsmith, Brandon Lau, Patricia Montgomery, Patrick Monks, Aviva Grosh, Angelo Valente, Chris Martin, Dalia Appolloni, David Ross and Bruce Wells, Donna Evans, The Knoop Family, Rima Santpur, Meredith Kerrigan, Nora de Graaff, George Martin, Edith Andrews, Angela Sciberras, Stan and Donna Colley, Sabine Mayer, Simon Schmidt, Melissa Rosato, and Martha Acquaah be received.
  Carried

4.1.1

Remote Deputation - Rod Speers

Rod Speers provided a deputation which outlined his concerns with the change in designation of the lands including the potential threats to Oak Ridges Moraine and wetlands in the area.

4.1.2

Remote Deputation - David Ross

David Ross provided a deputation which outlined his concerns with the application including the sufficiency of the minimum vegetation protection zone, the environmental assessment conducted by the applicant and the potential effects on traffic from the development.

4.1.3

Remote Deputation - Jason Allan

Jason Allan provided a deputation which outlined his concerns with the proposed development including the development of protected land and the loss of green space in the area.

4.1.4

Remote Deputation - Melanie Issett

Melanie Issett provided a deputation which outlined her concerns of the effects of the proposed development on the ecosystem of the area.

4.1.5

Remote Deputation - Debbie Gordon

Debbie Gordon provided a remote deputation to Council on behalf of Greenbelt Alliance. The deputation included an overview of the importance of moraine features in Southern Ontario's ecology and water quality.

4.1.6

Remote Deputation - Debbe Crandall

Debbe Crandall provided a deputation which included a brief history of the protection of the Oak Ridges Moraine and an overview of the environmental issues associated with its development.

4.1.7

Remote Deputation - Bruce Wells

Bruce Wells withdrew his request to provide a remote deputation.

4.1.8

Remote Deputation - David Labey

David Labey provided a remote deputation which outlined his concerns that the proposed development could lead to further development in the Oak Ridges Moraine.

4.1.9

Remote Deputation - Jon Brown

Jon Brown was not in attendance to provide a remote deputation.

4.1.10

Remote Deputation - Mark Ecclestone

Mark Ecclestone was not in attendance to provide a remote deputation.

4.1.11

Correspondence - Li Xiaofeng and Zhou Ping

4.1.12

Correspondence - Kimberley Cocquyt

4.1.13

Correspondence - Rod and Janell Speers

4.1.14

Correspondence - Stefan and Lynn Hashinsky

4.1.15

Correspondence - Sally and Joe Freitas

4.1.16

Correspondence - Franco Colucci

4.1.17

Correspondence - Julia Galt

4.1.18

Correspondence - Nicole Blom

4.1.19

Correspondence - Keyvan Golestan

4.1.20

Correspondence - Valeriya Botova

4.1.21

Correspondence - John Morrison

4.1.22

Correspondence - Claire Barrey-Junop

4.1.23

Correspondence - Ron Clifford

4.1.24

Correspondence - Suzanne Lachner

4.1.25

Correspondence - Ashley Arkeveld

4.1.26

Correspondence - Leslie Allan

4.1.27

Correspondence - Anne West

4.1.28

Correspondence - Mary-Anne Draffin

4.1.29

Correspondence - Wendy Bowden

4.1.30

Correspondence - Adrienne Belanger

4.1.31

Correspondence - Steve Maio

4.1.32

Correspondence - Valerie Laengert

4.1.33

Correspondence - Joanne Rinella

4.1.34

Correspondence - Adam Smith

4.1.35

Correspondence - James Hellard

4.1.36

Correspondence - Janine Graham

4.1.37

Correspondence - Brenda Russell

4.1.38

Correspondence - Karen Sampson

4.1.39

Correspondence - John Lennox

4.1.40

Correspondence - Janet McMillan

4.1.41

Correspondence - Carmela and Michael Pugliese

4.1.42

Correspondence - Angela West

4.1.43

Correspondence - Russ and Jennie Coles

4.1.44

Correspondence - Dave Kempton and Peggy Stevens

4.1.45

Correspondence - Steve Platt

4.1.46

Correspondence - Emily Collins

4.1.47

Correspondence - Kathy Bresnahan

4.1.48

Correspondence - Tammy La Rue

4.1.49

Correspondence - Alana Natis

4.1.50

Correspondence - Walt Klywak

4.1.51

Correspondence - Annalise Rickman and Sean Rickman

4.1.52

Correspondence - Kevin Collins

4.1.53

Correspondence - Diana Raaflaub

4.1.54

Correspondence - Carolyne Stoutt

4.1.55

Correspondence - Wendy Collins

4.1.56

Correspondence - Chris Fuerth

4.1.57

Correspondence - Scarlett van Berkel

4.1.58

Correspondence - Glenn Abuja

4.1.59

Correspondence - Shannon Josselyn

4.1.60

Correspondence - Dawn Horstead

4.1.61

Correspondence - Kim Fraser

4.1.62

Correspondence - Heather Peart

4.1.63

Correspondence - Cheryl Roberts

4.1.64

Correspondence - Joanne Pilling

4.1.65

Correspondence - Frida Huang

4.1.66

Correspondence - Stuart Macpherson

4.1.67

Correspondence - Monika Deguara

4.1.68

Correspondence - Frank and Penny Brathwaite

4.1.69

Correspondence - LeeAnne Bloye

4.1.70

Correspondence - Karolyn Francis

4.1.71

Correspondence - Steven Gilbert

4.1.72

Correspondence - Sergey Skiba

4.1.73

Correspondence - Stephanie Todd

4.1.74

Correspondence - Patricia Kloosterman

4.1.75

Correspondence - Lisa Woltman

4.1.76

Correspondence - Glen Kennedy

4.1.77

Correspondence - Kathy Kumpula

4.1.78

Correspondence - Wendy Bennett

4.1.79

Correspondence - Brad Hammond

4.1.80

Correspondence - Gino G. Lavoie

4.1.81

Correspondence - Elaine Adam

4.1.82

Correspondence - Tim Fallows

4.1.83

Correspondence - Nancy E. Watt

4.1.84

Correspondence - Anthony Rospo

4.1.85

Correspondence - Chris Stilos

4.1.86

Correspondence - Anthony Schneider

4.1.87

Correspondence - Jim McCurdy

4.1.88

Correspondence - Serge Bondar

4.1.89

Correspondence - Andrew Summers

4.1.90

Correspondence - Allan Hazelton

4.1.91

Correspondence - Denise Argiriou

4.1.92

Correspondence - Michelle Fallows

4.1.93

Correspondence - Lorinda Palmer

4.1.94

Correspondence - Eleanor and Brent Hubbard

4.1.95

Correspondence - Elaine Goldsmith

4.1.96

Correspondence - Brandon Lau

4.1.97

Correspondence - Patricia Montgomery

4.1.98

Correspondence - Patrick Monks

4.1.99

Correspondence - Aviva Grosh

4.1.100

Correspondence - Angelo Valente

4.1.101

Correspondence - Chris Martin

4.1.102

Correspondence - Dalia Appolloni

4.1.103

Correspondence - David Ross and Bruce Wells

4.1.104

Correspondence - Donna Evans

4.1.105

Correspondence - The Knoop Family

4.1.106

Correspondence - Rima Santpur

4.1.107

Correspondence - Meredith Kerrigan

4.1.108

Correspondence - Nora de Graaff

4.1.109

Correspondence - George Martin

4.1.110

Correspondence - Edith Andrews

4.1.111

Correspondence - Angela Sciberras

4.1.112

Correspondence - Stan and Donna Colley

4.1.113

Correspondence - Sabine Mayer

4.1.114

Correspondence - Simon Schmidt

4.1.115

Correspondence - Melissa Rosato

4.1.116

Correspondence - Martha Acquaah

5.

Presentations & Recognitions

None.

6.

Deputations

None.

7.

Minutes

7.1

Council - Electronic Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2020

• Moved by: Councillor Woodhouse
  Seconded by: Councillor Bisanz
  1. That the Council - Electronic Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2020 be approved. 
  Carried

8.

Reports by Regional Representatives

Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh provided an update on the latest meeting of York Region Council, including an update on COVID-19 measures in York Region and preparation for the vaccination campaign.

Mayor Taylor provided an update on COVID-19 measures including the early opening of the Vaughan Hospital for COVID-19 treatment as well as the issue of senior housing.

Councillor Woodhouse advised of a need for more parking at some of the York Region forest tracts and inquired how to raise this issue with the Region. Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh advised he would meet with Councillor Woodhouse to discuss the issue in more detail.

9.

Consent Items and Recommendations from Committees 

9.1

Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting Minutes of January 11, 2021

• Moved by: Councillor Simon
  Seconded by: Councillor Morrison
  1. That the Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting Minutes of January 11, 2021 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted with the exception of sub-items 9.1.1 and 9.1.2. See following sub-items 9.1.1 and 9.1.2 for motions.
  Carried

9.1.1

Presentation - 2021 Financial Relief Program in Response to COVID-19

Note: See sub-item 9.1.2 below.

9.1.2

2021 Financial Relief Program in Response to COVID-19

• Moved by: Councillor Kwapis
  Seconded by: Councillor Broome
  1. That the presentation provided by the Supervisor of Property Tax and Assessment regarding the 2021 Financial Relief Program in Response to COVID-19 be received; and,
  2. That the report entitled 2021 Financial Relief Program in Response to COVID-19 dated January 11, 2021 be received; and,
  3. That Council approve the 2021 Financial Relief Program, which consists of:
     1. Waiving Penalty and Interest on Unpaid Property Taxes for Eligible Residential Property Owners until December 31, 2021;
     2. Increase Property Tax Assistance to the Elderly from $320 to $450;
     3. Increase Water and Waste Water Rebate from $354 to $420;
     4. Water Rebate of $1,000 for Eligible Small Businesses; and,
  4. That Council approve the 2021 Financial Relief Program to begin on February 1, 2021 until December 31, 2021; and,
  5. That Council approve one (1) temporary part-time staff to assist Financial Services Department in administering the Financial Relief Program in 2021; and,
  6. That Staff be directed to implement an application process for the water rebate program which includes an attestation of financial need or hardship; and,
  7. That Staff be directed to target the water rebate program to the first half of 2021; and,
  8. That Staff be directed to report back to Council if revisions to the program are required based on resident feedback, new Provincial initiatives or a substantial change in the state of pandemic; and,
  9. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  Carried

9.1.3

2020 Annual Accessibility Status Update to the 2019-2023 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

• 1. That the report entitled 2020 Annual Accessibility Status Update to the 2019-2023 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan dated January 11, 2021 be received; and,
  2. That the 2020 Accessibility Status Update be approved; and
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.1.4

INFO-2020-39: Regulatory Services Review During COVID-19

• 1. That the Information Report entitled Regulatory Services Review during COVID-19, dated December 23, 2020 be received.

9.1.5

Item 7.3 from September 1, 2020 Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes

• 1. That the following be referred to staff:
     1. That the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee recommend to Council that the location of the house at 1075 Gorham Street be taken into consideration as part of the Heritage designation.

9.1.6

Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 1, 2020

• 1. That the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 1, 2020 be received.

9.1.7

Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2020 and November 18, 2020, Special Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2020 and November 11, 2020, and the Annual General Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2019

• 1. That the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2020 and November 18, 2020, Special Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2020 and November 11, 2020, and the Annual General Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2019 be received. 

9.1.8

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2020

• 1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2020 be received. 

9.1.9

New Business - Damage to Lawns Due to Snow Removal

• 1. That Council direct staff to provide an information report regarding damage to lawns caused by snow removal.

9.2

Correspondence regarding Bylaw 2021-01 being A By-law to regulate activities deemed to have a potentially adverse impact on the health, safety, and wellbeing of the public during the COVID-19 Emergency.

9.2.1

Correspondence - Alana Hollander

• Moved by: Councillor Kwapis
  Seconded by: Councillor Woodhouse
  1. That the correspondence regarding Bylaw 2021-01 being A By-law to regulate activities deemed to have a potentially adverse impact on the health, safety, and wellbeing of the public during the COVID-19 Emergency provided by Alana Hollander be received.
  Carried

10.

By-laws

• Moved by: Councillor Twinney
  Seconded by: Councillor Simon
  1. That By-laws 2021-01, 2021-02, and 2021-03 be enacted.
  Carried

11.

Notices of Motions

None.

12.

Motions Where Notice has Already been Provided

None.

13.

New Business

13.1

Resolution Regarding Honorary Duck of Newmarket

• Moved by: Councillor Twinney
  Seconded by: Councillor Broome

  Whereas Eddie, the mandarin duck arrived at Fairy Lake after escaping from his rescue home;

  Whereas Eddie, the mandarin duck brought many smiles and feelings of joy to the residents of Newmarket especially during this pandemic;

  Whereas Eddie, the mandarin duck with his beautiful display of plumage brought photographers from all over the GTA;

  Whereas Eddie, the mandarin duck caught the attention of the Canada Press and was featured in major news outlets;

  Whereas Eddie, the mandarin duck is now safely back home;

  Now therefore be it resolved:

  1. That the Town of Newmarket formerly declares Eddie, honorary duck of Newmarket, Ontario.
  Carried

14.

Closed Session

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

14.1

Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of January 11, 2021

• Moved by: Councillor Kwapis
  Seconded by: Councillor Morrison
  1. That the Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of January 11, 2021 be approved.
  Carried

14.1.1

Update from ENVI

• Moved by: Councillor Woodhouse
  Seconded by: Councillor Simon
  1. That the confidential direction to staff be approved.
  Carried

15.

Confirmatory By-law

• Moved by: Councillor Bisanz
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
  1. That By-law 2021-04 be enacted.
  Carried

16.

Adjournment

• Moved by: Councillor Twinney
  Seconded by: Councillor Woodhouse
  1. That the meeting be adjourned at 3:50 PM.
  Carried