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No
one in attendance came forward to address Council during Open Forum.
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The
meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.
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Mayor
Van Bynen in the Chair.
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1.
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Additions
& Corrections to the Agenda
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The
Chief Administrative Officer advised of the addendum items, being a
deputation request by Mr. Glenn Wilson regarding deferral of an appointment
to the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management
and Development and Infrastructure Services – Engineering Services Report
2016-31 dated June 27, 2016 regarding York Region Municipal Streetscape
Partnership Program – Streetscape Improvements at Bathurst Street/Davis
Drive.
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Moved
by: Councillor Twinney
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Seconded
by: Councillor Kerwin
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THAT
the addendum items be included in the agenda.
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In
Favour:
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Mayor
Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh,
Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor
Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz
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Opposed:
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(None)
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(9
in favour, 0 opposed)
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Carried
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Councillor
Sponga announced his resignation as Councillor, Ward 5
and thanked residents and Members of Council for their support over the
course of his tenure. He provided additional community related comments.
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Councillor
Sponga left at 7:03 p.m.
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Mayor
Van Bynen outlined some of Councillor Sponga’s key achievements and thanked
him for his commitment and dedication to the community during his tenure.
Members
of Council provided comments related to their association with Councillor
Sponga in appreciation for his work in the Town.
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Moved
by: Councillor Vegh
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Seconded
by: Councillor Twinney
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THAT
the presentation by Ms. Amanda Knegje, President, and Mr. Michael
Blackburn, Vice-President - Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and
Gays (PFLAG) Canada - York Region highlighting PFLAG and their work in the
community be received.
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In
Favour:
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Mayor
Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh,
Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor
Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz
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Opposed:
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(None)
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(8
in favour, 0 opposed)
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Carried
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5.
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The Fire Chief addressed
Council with a PowerPoint Presentation of the 2015 Annual Report and
provided background information related to Central York Fire Services
including an organizational chart, an overview of the activities and fire
protection services of CYFS, the Stay Fire Smart Campaign, vulnerable
occupancies, Fire Code and Ontario Building Code inspections, staff
training hours, emergency response data and types.
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Moved
by: Councillor Twinney
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Seconded
by: Councillor Hempen
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THAT
the presentation by the Fire Chief regarding the Central York Fire Services
2015 Annual Report be received.
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In
Favour:
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Mayor
Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh,
Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor
Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz
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Opposed:
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(None)
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(8
in favour, 0 opposed)
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Carried
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6.
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Mr. Ryan Michaels, Territory
Manager, Central Ontario, Canadian Diabetes Association addressed Council
regarding the Canadian Diabetes Association Clothesline Program, textile recycling programs, drop-off locations
in institutional areas, drop-off box servicing standards and scheduling,
liability insurance, current locations on school board property lots and
sustainability considerations.
Members
of Council queried Mr. Michaels with respect to the daily service schedule,
annual fees to schools for such service, duration of placement in schools
in other municipalities, contact information for service of the drop-off
box and a direct telephone contact for service.
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Moved
by: Councillor Twinney
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Seconded
by: Councillor Vegh
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THAT
the deputation by Mr. Ryan Michaels, Territory Manager, Central Ontario,
Canadian Diabetes Association regarding the Canadian Diabetes Association
Clothesline Program be received.
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In
Favour:
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Mayor
Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh,
Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor
Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz
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Opposed:
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(None)
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(8
in favour, 0 opposed)
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Carried
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Moved
by: Councillor Bisanz
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Seconded
by: Councillor Broome-Plumley
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a)
THAT Corporate Services Commission Report - Legislative Services 2016-13
dated June 8, 2016 regarding 'Housekeeping Amendments: Clothing Donation
Bin and Taxi By-law' be received and the following recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT Council adopt the recommended housekeeping amendments to the Clothing
Donation Bin By-law (2013-22), identified in red text and attached as
Appendix 'A'; to be amended to reflect that school board properties be
excluded from the institutional zones category as defined in the By-law;
and Taxi By-law (2013-28), identified in red text and attached as Appendix
'B';
ii)
AND THAT consolidated by-laws to regulate clothing donation bins and taxi
be brought forward to Council, as amended;
iii)
AND THAT applicable amendments to the Town's fees and charges by-law
regarding taxi licensing be brought forward to Council for the 2017 budget
year.
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In
Favour:
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Councillor
Bisanz
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Opposed:
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Mayor
Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh,
Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor
Broome-Plumley
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(1
in favour, 7 opposed)
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Motion Lost
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An
alternate motion was presented and discussion ensued.
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Moved
by: Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor
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Seconded
by: Councillor Twinney
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a)
THAT Corporate Services Commission Report - Legislative Services 2016-13
dated June 8, 2016 regarding 'Housekeeping Amendments: Clothing Donation
Bin and Taxi By-law' be received and the following recommendations be
adopted:
i)
THAT Council adopt the recommended housekeeping amendments to the Clothing
Donation Bin By-law (2013-22), as amended to permit up to seven (7) pilot
areas for placement of clothing donation bins at school board properties
for a one year period, with a report to be provided at the end of the pilot
period evaluating the project, with a 24 hour response commitment from the
Canadian Diabetes Association;
ii)
AND THAT Council adopt the recommended housekeeping amendments to the Taxi
By-law (2013-28), identified in red text and attached as Appendix 'B';
iii)
AND THAT consolidated by-laws to regulate clothing donation bins and taxi
be brought forward to Council, as amended;
iv)
AND THAT applicable amendments to the Town's fees and charges by-law
regarding taxi licensing be brought forward to Council for the 2017 budget
year.
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In
Favour:
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Mayor
Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh,
Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor
Broome-Plumley
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Opposed:
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Councillor
Bisanz
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(7
in favour, 1 opposed)
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Carried
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Moved
by: Councillor Twinney
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Seconded
by: Councillor Broome-Plumley
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THAT
the deputation by Mr. Glenn Wilson, Chair, Main Street District Business
Improvement Area Board of Management requesting deferral of an appointment
to the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management
be received.
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In
Favour:
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Mayor
Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh,
Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor
Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz
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Opposed:
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(None)
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(8
in favour, 0 opposed)
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Moved
by: Councillor Kerwin
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Seconded
by: Councillor Vegh
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THAT
the Council Minutes of June 7, 2016 be approved.
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In
Favour:
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Mayor
Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor
Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Broome-Plumley,
Councillor Bisanz
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Opposed:
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(None)
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(8
in favour, 0 opposed)
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Carried
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a)
|
Deputy
Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor advised that the Region of York
Emergency Medical Services will be donating decommissioned ambulance
vehicles to the St. John Ambulance, York Region Branch.
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b)
|
Deputy
Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor provided information related to the
provincial growth figures statistics and advised that, at its last Council
meeting, Regional Council approved the Transportation Master Plan, Water
and Wastewater Master Plan and 10 Year Housing Plan. The documents are
available on the Region’s website at www.york.ca
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c)
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Mayor
Van Bynen advised that York Region Rapid Transit has launched a new phone
application, Tap Ride for the VivaNext bus routes, with a pilot project for
the summer of 2016 on Route 56 for weekends, evenings and holidays. For
further information, call 1-866-MOVE-YRT (1-866-668-3978)
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d)
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Deputy
Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor advised that Metrolinx recently
announced a proposed new GO Transit station on Mulock Drive.
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Moved
by: Councillor Vegh
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Seconded
by: Councillor Kerwin
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THAT
the Joint Council & Library Board Workshop Minutes of June 15, 2016 be
received.
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In
Favour:
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Mayor
Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh,
Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor
Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz
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Opposed:
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(None)
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|
(8
in favour, 0 opposed)
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Carried
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Moved
by: Councillor Vegh
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Seconded
by: Councillor Broome-Plumley
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THAT
the Joint Council & Library Board Workshop (Closed Session) Minutes of
June 15, 2016 be received.
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In
Favour:
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Mayor
Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh,
Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor
Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz
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Opposed:
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(None)
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|
(8
in favour, 0 opposed)
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Moved
by: Councillor Broome-Plumley
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Seconded
by: Councillor Twinney
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THAT
the Committee of the Whole Minutes of June 20, 2016 be received and the
following recommendations be adopted:
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13.
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THAT
the PowerPoint Presentation by Mr. Paul Ferguson, President, Newmarket-Tay
Power Distribution regarding the Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution 2015
Annual General Meeting be received.
AND
THAT the Newmarket Hydro Holdings Inc. Report of the President dated June
6, 2016 regarding the financial statements of Newmarket Hydro Holdings Inc.
(the “Corporation”), the written resolutions of Newmarket – Tay Power
Distribution Ltd. (“NT Power”) and appointment of the sole director and
auditors be received and the following recommendations be adopted:
WHEREAS
the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket (the “Sole Shareholder”) is the
sole shareholder of the Corporation;
AND
WHEREAS the Sole Shareholder by a Shareholder Declaration dated November 1,
2000 appointed the Mayor as its legal representative for the purpose of
communicating any shareholder consent or approval required by either the
terms of the Shareholder Declaration or the Business Corporations Act
(Ontario) (the “OBCA”);
AND
WHEREAS the Corporation owns a majority of the common shares of NT Power;
AND
WHEREAS pursuant to s.102(2) of the OBCA where a body corporate is the
shareholder of a corporation the corporation shall recognize any individual
properly authorized by the body corporate to represent it at meetings of
shareholders of the corporation;
AND
WHEREAS pursuant to s.104 of the OBCA a written resolution dealing with all
the matters required to be dealt with at a shareholders meeting and signed
by the shareholders entitled to vote at that meeting satisfies all
requirements of the OBCA relating to that meeting of shareholders;
NOW
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the
Town of Newmarket as follows:
1.
THAT the Mayor, as the Sole Shareholder’s legal representative, is directed
to sign the following Corporation Shareholder resolutions:
a.
THAT the Corporation’s financial statements for the financial year ended
December 31, 2015 together with the report of the Corporation’s auditors,
Collins Barrow, thereon dated May 18, 2016 be approved and adopted.
b.
THAT Collins Barrow, Chartered Accountants, be appointed auditors of the
Corporation to hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders at
such remuneration as may be fixed by the sole director and the sole
director is authorized to fix such remuneration.
c.
THAT R.N. Shelton be appointed as the sole director of the Corporation to
hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until his
successor is elected or appointed.
d.
THAT R.N. Shelton, so long as he is the sole director of the Corporation,
shall represent the Corporation at meetings of shareholders of NT Power;
e.
AND THAT all acts, contracts, bylaws, proceedings, appointments elections
and payments, enacted, made, done and taken by the sole director and sole
officer of the Corporation to December 31, 2015, as the same are set out or
referred to in the resolutions of the sole director, or in the financial
statements of the corporation, are approved, sanctioned and confirmed.
2.
AND THAT the Mayor, as the Sole Shareholder’s legal representative, direct
R.N. Shelton, the sole director and legal representative of the
Corporation, to sign the following NT Power shareholder resolutions in lieu
of an annual meeting:
a.
THAT the financial statements of NT Power for the financial year ended
December 31, 2015 together with the report of NT Power’s auditors, Collins
Barrow, thereon dated May 18, 2016 be approved and adopted.
b.
THAT Collins Barrow, Chartered Accountants, be appointed auditors of NT
Power to hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders at such
remuneration as may be fixed by the directors and the directors are
authorized to fix such remuneration.
c.
THAT T. Van Bynen, S. Warnock, P. Daniels, R. Betts, A. Ott, C. Prattas and
P. Ferguson are elected directors of NT Power to hold office until the next
annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors are elected or
appointed.
d.
AND THAT all acts, contracts, bylaws, proceedings, appointments, elections
and payments, enacted, made, done and taken by the directors and officers
of NT Power to December 31, 2015, as the same are set out or referred to in
the resolutions of the board of directors, the minutes of the meetings of
the board of directors or in the financial statements of NT Power, are
approved, sanctioned and confirmed.
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14.
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THAT
the PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Roy Huetl, Director-Operations,
Maintenance and Monitoring - Environmental Services, The Regional
Municipality of York, the Director of Public Works Services and the Manager
of Water and Wastewater regarding Water Quality be received.
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|
15.
|
Corporate
Services Report - Financial Services 2016-30 dated June 10, 2016 regarding
2016 Reserves and Reserve Funds Budget.
a)
THAT Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2016-30 dated June 10,
2016 regarding 2016 Reserves and Reserve Funds Budget be received and the
following recommendation be adopted:
i)
THAT the projected revenues for the 2016 Reserves and Reserve Funds Budget,
as set out in the attachment, be approved.
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16.
|
Newmarket
Public Library Board Minutes of April 20, 2016.
a)
THAT the Newmarket Public Library Board Minutes of April 20, 2016 be
received.
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|
17.
|
Central
York Fire Services - Joint Council Committee Minutes of May 10, 2016.
a)
THAT the Central York Fire Services - Joint Council Committee Minutes of
May 10, 2016 be received.
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|
18.
|
Correspondence
dated May 18, 2016 from Mr. Alain Beaudoin, President of the Board of
Directors, L'AFRY (Association of York Region Francophones) requesting
proclamation of September 23, 2016 as 'Franco-Ontarian Day' in the Town of
Newmarket.
a)
THAT the correspondence from Mr. Alain Beaudoin be received and the
following recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim September 23, 2016 as 'Franco-Ontarian
Day';
ii)
AND THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and
on the Town's website www.newmarket.ca
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19.
|
Correspondence
dated June 13, 2016 from Ms. Judy Perry, President and Ms. Erin Cerenzia,
Vice-President, Newmarket Historical Society regarding archival space.
a)
THAT the correspondence from the Newmarket Historical Society dated June
13, 2016 regarding 'Old Fire Hall and Other Downtown Parking Opportunities'
be received and referred to staff for further consultation with the
Newmarket Historical Society and related stakeholders.
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20.
|
Audit
Committee Minutes of June 15, 2016.
a)
THAT the Audit Committee Minutes of June 15, 2016 be received.
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|
21.
|
Audit
Committee (Closed Session) Minutes of June 15, 2016.
a)
THAT the Audit Committee (Closed Session) Minutes of June 15, 2016 be
received.
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|
22.
|
Corporate
Services Report - Financial Services 2016-29 dated June 16, 2016 regarding
the 2015 Financial Statements and Auditors Report.
a)
THAT Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2016-29 dated June 16,
2016 regarding the 2015 Financial Statements and Auditor's Report be
received and the following recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT the Town of Newmarket's Draft 2015 Consolidated Financial Statements,
Trust Fund Financial Statements and Main Street District BIA Financial
Statements from BDO Canada LLP be received;
ii)
AND THAT Council approve the Town of Newmarket's Draft 2015 Consolidated
Financial Statements, Trust Fund Financial Statements and Main Street
District BIA Financial Statements as endorsed by the Audit Committee.
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23.
|
List
of Outstanding Matters.
a)
THAT the list of Outstanding Matters be received.
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|
24.
|
THAT
the PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Adrian Cammaert, Senior Planner - Policy
and Mr. Kevin Yaraskavitch, Financial Analyst regarding the Parkland
Dedication By-law and Report be received.
|
|
25.
|
Joint
Report Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building
Services, Corporate Services - Finance 2016-21 dated May 25, 2016 regarding
the Parkland Dedication By-law and Marketing the Corridors.
a)
THAT Development and Infrastructure Services/Planning and Building Services
Report 2016-21 dated May 25, 2016 regarding the Town of Newmarket's
Parkland Dedication By-law be received and the following recommendations be
adopted:
i)
THAT the draft Parkland Dedication By-law for the Town of Newmarket as
contained in Attachment 1 be received;
ii)
AND THAT staff be directed to post the draft by-law on the Town's website
for 30 days to receive public and stakeholder comments;
iii)
AND THAT staff report back to the August 29, 2016 Committee of the Whole
meeting with the final recommendation for a Parkland Dedication By-law for
Council's approval.
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|
26.
|
Report
of the Integrity Commissioner dated June 20, 2016 regarding Council Code of
Conduct complaints.
a)
THAT the Report of the Integrity Commissioner dated June 20, 2016 regarding
Council Code of Conduct complaints be received.
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|
27.
|
Development
and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services - Planning
Report 2016-24 dated June 6, 2016 regarding Urban Design Review Options.
a)
THAT Development and Infrastructure Services/Planning and Building Services
Report 2016-24 dated May 30, 2016 regarding Urban Design Review Options be
received and the following recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT staff be directed to include in the 2017 budget a provision for
contracting an urban design firm to prepare urban design standards to
implement the policies of the Urban Centres Secondary Plan and the Official
Plan;
ii)
AND THAT these urban design standards be applied by the selected consultant
in review of development applications subject to established criteria;
iii)
AND THAT the cost of the engaged consultant be recouped through appropriate
fees being collected from applicants upon the Fees and Charges by-law being
amended to reflect the same;
iv)
AND THAT staff be directed to review a structure and the necessary
resources for a professional urban design review panel at such time as
development activity warrants it.
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|
28.
|
Development
and Infrastructure Services Commissioner Report 2016-28 dated June 7, 2016
regarding Sewer and Water Line Warranty Program.
a)
THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Commissioner Report 2016-28
dated June 7, 2016 regarding Sewer and Water Line Warranty Program be
received and the following recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT through this report Council is aware of Service Line Warranties of
Canada (SLWC) as a provider of insurance for water and sewer lateral
service line protection to the home, as an alternative for residents to
policy endorsements which may be available through their own homeowner
insurance policies;
ii)
AND THAT staff further explore means by which residents are advised of
insurance programs for water and sewer lateral services lines not covered
by the Town.
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|
29.
|
Joint
Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services
and Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2016-24 dated June 9,
2016 regarding a Request for Reduction of Development Charges - 415 Queen
Street.
a)
THAT Joint Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building
Services and Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2016-24 dated
June 9, 2016 regarding a Request for Reduction of Development Charges - 415
Queen Street be received and the following recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT the payment of Development Charges, or of any development-related
fees, not be waived;
ii)
AND THAT Council authorizes staff to negotiate with the proponent the
potential for a deferral/re-payment plan for all Town related fees for up
to a maximum of 10 years, including interest and secured to the
satisfaction of the Town’s Treasurer.
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30.
|
Deputy
Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor regarding 2017 tax target.
THAT
for the 2017 budget process Council set a tax levy increase target of no
more than 2.2% (Town portion) plus not greater than a 0.6% for the
infrastructure levy or an overall town increase of not greater than 2.8%.
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|
31.
|
Councillor
Bisanz regarding alternative methods of Committee of the Whole and Council
meetings.
THAT
staff be directed to explore various alternative methods of conducting
Committee of the Whole and Council meetings in order to respond to
community needs and ensure maximum public participation, by providing
greater access to Council's deliberations, and that a report be provided to
Council by the end of Q4.
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|
32.
|
Excerpt
from Appointment Committee (Closed Session) Minutes of May 16, 2016.
THAT
the Excerpt from the Appointment Committee (Closed Session) Minutes of May
16, 2016 be referred to the June 27, 2016 (Closed Session) meeting of
Council.
|
|
In
Favour:
|
Mayor
Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh,
Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor
Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz
|
|
Opposed:
|
(None)
|
|
(8
in favour, 0 opposed)
|
|
Carried
|
|
34.
|
Development
and Infrastructure Services Report – Engineering Services 2016-24 dated May
11, 2016 regarding Savage Road/Sandford Street Traffic Review.
|
|
Moved
by: Councillor Broome-Plumley
|
|
|
Seconded
by: Councillor Twinney
|
|
|
a)
THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services
2016-24 dated May 11, 2016 regarding Savage Road/Sandford Street Traffic
Review be received and the following recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT the households along Savage Road and Sandford Street from Mulock Drive
to Savage Road be informed of the following traffic calming measures, as
identified in the report:
1.
Focused Boulevard Signs
2.
Enhanced Speed Management Equipment
3.
Enhanced Intersection Design
5.
Road Diet
b)
AND THAT Item 4 - Active Transportation Plan (bicycle lanes) on Sandford
Street from Mulock Drive to Savage Road with a possible extension along
Savage Road to Paul Semple Park entrance be deferred in order to provide an
opportunity to work with residents to monitor and evaluate the traffic
calming measures.
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|
In
Favour:
|
Mayor
Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh,
Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Broome-Plumley,
Councillor Bisanz
|
|
Opposed:
|
Councillor
Hempen
|
|
(7
in favour, 1 opposed)
|
|
Carried
|
|
35.
|
Development
and Infrastructure Services – Public Works Services Report 2016-27 dated
June 6, 2016 regarding Sewer Lateral Clearing.
|
|
Moved
by: Councillor Twinney
|
|
|
Seconded
by: Councillor Bisanz
|
|
|
a)
THAT Development and Infrastructure Services – Public Works Services Report
2016-27 dated June 6, 2016 regarding Sewer Lateral Clearing be received and
the following recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT beginning January 1, 2017, the clearing of all sewer lateral blockages
on private properties fall under the responsibility of the owner/resident;
ii)
AND THAT owners/residents who experience a sewer backup and contact the
Town, are provided with a contact for a preselected local plumbing
contractor to clear the blockage;
iii)
AND THAT if the blockage is found and proven to be on municipal property by
the preselected local plumbing contractor, the owner would not incur any
costs and, to be certain, that any costs that may have been incurred be
reimbursed to the homeowner and where required Town staff clear the
blockage and conduct any remedial works.
|
|
In
Favour:
|
Mayor
Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh,
Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor
Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz
|
|
Opposed:
|
(None)
|
|
(8
in favour, 0 opposed)
|
|
Carried
|
|
Moved
by: Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor
|
|
|
Seconded
by: Councillor Twinney
|
|
|
THAT
the Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Minutes of June 20, 2016 be
approved.
|
|
In
Favour:
|
Mayor
Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh,
Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor
Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz
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Opposed:
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(None)
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|
(8
in favour, 0 opposed)
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Carried
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Moved
by: Councillor Vegh
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Seconded
by: Councillor Kerwin
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THAT
the advice of the Associate Solicitor be received.
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In
Favour:
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Deputy
Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin,
Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Broome-Plumley,
Councillor Bisanz
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Opposed:
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Mayor
Van Bynen
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|
(7
in favour, 1 opposed)
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Carried
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38.
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By-laws
2016-32, 2016-34 and 2016-35.
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Moved
by: Councillor Hempen
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|
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Seconded
by: Councillor Broome-Plumley
|
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THAT
By-laws 2016-32, 2016-34 and 2016-35 be enacted.
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|
In
Favour:
|
Mayor
Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh,
Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor
Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz
|
|
Opposed:
|
(None)
|
|
(8
in favour, 0 opposed)
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|
Carried
|
|
Moved
by: Councillor Hempen
|
|
|
Seconded
by: Councillor Broome-Plumley
|
|
|
THAT
By-law 2016-33, as amended, be enacted.
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|
In
Favour:
|
Mayor
Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh,
Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor
Broome-Plumley
|
|
Opposed:
|
Councillor
Bisanz
|
|
(7
in favour, 1 opposed)
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|
Carried
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a)
|
Councillor
Vegh invited residents to attend Discovery and Adventure Night on Tuesday June 28, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.
at Newmarket Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan Drive.
|
|
b)
|
Councillor
Vegh advised that the Ward 1 Community Drop-in will take place on Tuesday,
July 7, 2016 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the main floor at the Magna Centre,
800 Mulock Drive. There will be no community drop-in held in August or
September.
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|
c)
|
Councillor
Vegh advised that the Ward 1 Community Barbecue will take place on
Saturday, August 6, 2016 from noon to 2:00 p.m. at Ken Sturgeon Park. The
barbecue is the result of the War of the Wards Earth Hour competition.
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|
d)
|
Councillor
Vegh advised that the Ward 1 Annual Report will be distributed in the
upcoming weeks.
|
|
e)
|
Councillor
Kerwin advised that the Southlake Hospice project will commence this fall,
with an anticipated completion by the end of 2017.
|
|
f)
|
Councillor
Kerwin advised that he will be hosting a Ward 2 meeting on Thursday, July
9, 2016 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Newmarket Public Library, 438
Park Avenue.
|
|
g)
|
Councillor
Kerwin advised of barbecue lunches each Monday and Thursday at noon at the
Newmarket Seniors’ Meeting Place, 474 Davis Drive. He further advised that
the Seniors’ Meeting Place
will be closed for maintenance from July 1 to 10, 2016.
|
|
h)
|
Councillor
Twinney invited residents to attend the annual Around the World
Multicultural Event being held at the Riverwalk Commons, 200 Doug Duncan
Drive on Saturday, July 17, 2016 from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m.
|
|
i)
|
Councillor
Twinney advised that the Ward 3 meeting previously scheduled for September
7, 2016 will be rescheduled.
|
|
j)
|
Deputy
Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor advised that the Caribbean South
Asian Showcase will be held on July 9 and 10 at the Magna Centre, 800
Mulock Drive.
|
|
k)
|
Councillor
Hempen invited residents to Music in the Park, which takes place most
Sundays at Riverwalk Commons and most Thursdays at Fairy Lake Park from
7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Visit www.newmarket.ca for a complete schedule of locations, dates, times and
performers.
|
|
l)
|
Councillor
Hempen invited residents to learn more about the proposed pedestrian refuge
island, which is a link between Fairy Lake Park and Riverwalk Commons on
Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at the Community Centre & Lions Hall, 200 Doug
Duncan Drive. Preliminary concept drawings will be displayed. Questions
can be directed to Bill Gould at 905-953-5193 ext. 2512 or email [email protected]
|
|
m)
|
Councillor
Broome-Plumley invited residents to Family Bedtime Stories each Wednesday
from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the HollisWealth Story Pod, 200 Doug Duncan
Drive. For more information, call 905-953-5105.
|
|
n)
|
Councillor
Bisanz advised that the Ward 7 Community Barbecue will take place on
Saturday, July 9, 2016 from noon to 2:00 p.m. at Ray Twinney Recreation
Complex. The barbecue is the result of the War of the Wards Earth Hour
competition.
|
|
o)
|
Councillor
Bisanz invited residents to the Ward 7 Advisory Group Summer Gathering on
Tuesday, August 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Environmental Park on
Woodspring Avenue. The event is being conducted in conjunction with the
Kids Around Town event. For more information call 905-953-5323 or email at
[email protected]
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|
p)
|
Mayor
Van Bynen advised that the Kanata Summer Festival will take place on
Friday, July 1, 2016, beginning at 8:00 a.m. with a pancake breakfast.
Full event details are available online at www.newmarket.ca/kanata or
by calling 905-895-5193.
|
|
q)
|
Mayor
Van Bynen advised that the Municipal Offices are closed on Friday, July 1,
2016 to observe Canada Day.
|
|
r)
|
Mayor
Van Bynen advised that he will be at “Mayor in the Square” at the Newmarket
Farmers’ Market at Newmarket Riverwalk Commons on Saturday, July 23, 2016
from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
|
|
s)
|
Mayor
Van Bynen advised that the next Council meeting is Monday, September 12,
2016 at 7:00 p.m.
|
|
a)
|
Councillor
Twinney advised of the presentation by San Michael Homes related to the
Hollingsworth Arena and queried staff regarding the timeline for further
discussion at Committee of the Whole related to the Hollingsworth Arena.
The Commissioner of Development & Infrastructure Services advised that
the matter would be brought forward to Committee of the Whole in September,
pending confirmation of the availability of Members of Council.
|
|
b)
|
Councillor
Bisanz advised that a site meeting with staff was held regarding the traffic
concerns at Rannie Road and McCaffrey Road and acknowledged that residents
are concerned over the delay that may occur if speed matters are not
addressed over the summer months.
|
|
Moved
by: Councillor Bisanz
|
|
|
Seconded
by: Councillor Broome-Plumley
|
|
|
THAT
Council request an enhanced presence by York Regional Police along McCaffrey
Road to enforce speed limits.
|
|
In
Favour:
|
Mayor
Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh,
Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor
Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz
|
|
Opposed:
|
(None)
|
|
(8
in favour, 0 opposed)
|
|
Carried
|
|
Moved
by: Councillor Bisanz
|
|
|
Seconded
by: Councillor Broome-Plumley
|
|
|
AND
THAT the temporary speed sign on McCaffrey Road remain in place over the
summer months.
|
|
In
Favour:
|
Mayor
Van Bynen, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz
|
|
Opposed:
|
Deputy
Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin,
Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen
|
|
(3
in favour, 5 opposed)
|
|
Lost
|
|
Moved
by: Councillor Hempen
|
|
|
Seconded
by: Councillor Kerwin
|
|
|
THAT
staff report back to Council at the next Committee of the Whole meeting
regarding purchase of five (5) pole mounted speed boards;
AND
THAT staff consult with each individual Ward Councillor to determine the
appropriate location for placement within each ward.
|
|
In
Favour:
|
Mayor
Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh,
Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor
Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz
|
|
Opposed:
|
(None)
|
|
(8
in favour, 0 opposed)
|
|
Carried
|
|
Moved
by: Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor
|
|
|
Seconded
by: Councillor Bisanz
|
|
|
THAT
staff be directed to pursue non-Newmarket owned speed boards for
installation at McCaffrey Road.
|
|
In
Favour:
|
Mayor
Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh,
Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor
Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz
|
|
Opposed:
|
(None)
|
|
(8
in favour, 0 opposed)
|
|
Carried
|
|
Moved
by: Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor
|
|
|
Seconded
by: Councillor Kerwin
|
|
|
THAT
a Council Workshop regarding active transportation be scheduled within the
next eight months.
|
|
In
Favour:
|
Mayor
Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh,
Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor
Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz
|
|
Opposed:
|
(None)
|
|
(8
in favour, 0 opposed)
|
|
Carried
|
|
c)
|
Deputy
Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor regarding the proposed Mulock GO
Station and fifteen minute service to Newmarket.
|
|
Moved
by: Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor
|
|
|
Seconded
by: Councillor Hempen
|
|
|
THAT
staff provide a report to Council by the end of the year which explores
options related to the future Mulock GO Station, including fifteen (15)
minute service on Mulock Drive, advancing the secondary plan policies
related to transit and relocating the GO Bus Station.
|
|
In
Favour:
|
Mayor
Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh,
Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor
Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz
|
|
Opposed:
|
(None)
|
|
(8
in favour, 0 opposed)
|
|
Carried
|
|
Moved
by: Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor
|
|
|
Seconded
by: Councillor Twinney
|
|
|
THAT
Council request that Metrolinx review and analyze the need for fifteen
minute service to Mulock Station.
|
|
In
Favour:
|
Mayor
Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh,
Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Broome-Plumley,
Councillor Bisanz
|
|
Opposed:
|
(None)
|
|
(8
in favour, 0 opposed)
|
|
Carried
|
|
d)
|
Deputy
Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor regarding the Ward 5 Councillor
Vacancy.
|
|
Moved
by: Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor
|
|
|
Seconded
by: Councillor Twinney
|
|
|
THAT
Council direct staff to schedule a Special Council and Committee of the
Whole meeting in July to declare the Ward 5 seat vacant and provide options
for filling the vacancy.
|
|
In
Favour:
|
Mayor
Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh,
Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor
Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz
|
|
Opposed:
|
(None)
|
|
(8
in favour, 0 opposed)
|
|
Carried
|
|
Moved
by: Councillor Bisanz
|
|
|
Seconded
by: Councillor Kerwin
|
|
|
a)
THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - ES2016-31 dated June
27, 2016 regarding "York Region Municipal Streetscape Partnership
Program - Streetscape Improvements at Bathurst Street/Davis Drive" be
received and the following recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT the Engineering Services Department be authorized to submit an
application under the Municipal Streetscape Partnership Program offered by
York Region for the construction of the streetscape improvements in front
of the gateway entrance feature sign at the intersection of Bathurst Street
and Davis Drive;
ii)
AND THAT, once the streetscape improvements are complete, they be
maintained by the Town at its sole cost.
|
|
In
Favour:
|
Mayor
Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh,
Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor
Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz
|
|
Opposed:
|
(None)
|
|
(8
in favour, 0 opposed)
|
|
Carried
|
|
41.
|
Personal
matters about identifiable individuals per Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal
Act, 2001 - Excerpt from Appointment Committee (Closed Session) Minutes of
May 16, 2016 - Item 2 - Recommending Appointment of representatives to the
Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management.
|
|
Moved
by: Councillor Hempen
|
|
|
Seconded
by: Councillor Broome-Plumley
|
|
|
THAT
Council resolve into a Closed Session for the purpose of discussing
personal matters about identifiable individuals per Section 239 (2) (b) of
the Municipal Act, 2001 - Excerpt from Appointment Committee (Closed
Session) Minutes of May 16, 2016 - Item 2 - Recommending Appointment of
representatives to the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board
of Management.
|
|
In
Favour:
|
Mayor
Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh,
Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor
Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz
|
|
Opposed:
|
(None)
|
|
(8
in favour, 0 opposed)
|
|
Carried
|
|
Council
resolved into Closed Session at 9:51 p.m.
|
|
The
Council (Closed Session) Minutes are recorded under separate cover.
|
|
Council
resumed into Public Session at 10:03 p.m.
|
|
Moved
by: Councillor Vegh
|
|
|
Seconded
by: Councillor Twinney
|
|
|
THAT
the decisions of the Closed Session be ratified.
|
|
In
Favour:
|
Mayor
Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor
Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Broome-Plumley,
Councillor Bisanz
|
|
Opposed:
|
(None)
|
|
(8
in favour, 0 opposed)
|
|
Moved
by: Councillor Kerwin
|
|
|
Seconded
by: Councillor Bisanz
|
|
|
a)
THAT Mr. Peter Mertens be appointed by Council to the Main Street District
Business Improvement Area Board of Management;
b)
AND THAT Council waive Section 2 i) of the Committee Public Appointment
Policy to permit the appointment of Mr. Mertens to the Main Street District
Business Improvement Area Board of Management because of his previous
experience and past work to promote and enhance Main Street;
c)
AND THAT the incumbent Ward 5 Councillor be approached for appointment to
the BIA Board of Management.
|
|
In
Favour:
|
Mayor
Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh,
Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor
Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz
|
|
Opposed:
|
(None)
|
|
(8
in favour, 0 opposed)
|
|
Carried
|
|
Moved
by: Councillor Kerwin
|
|
|
Seconded
by: Councillor Twinney
|
|
|
THAT
By-law 2016-36 be enacted.
|
|
In
Favour:
|
Mayor
Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh,
Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor
Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz
|
|
Opposed:
|
(None)
|
|
(8
in favour, 0 opposed)
|
|
Carried
|
|
Moved
by: Councillor Twinney
|
|
|
Seconded
by: Councillor Kerwin
|
|
|
THAT
the meeting adjourn.
|
|
In
Favour:
|
Mayor
Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh,
Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor
Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz
|
|
Opposed:
|
(None)
|
|
(8
in favour, 0 opposed)
|
|
Carried
|
|
There
being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:03 p.m.
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tony
Van Bynen, Mayor
|
|
Andrew
Brouwer, Town Clerk
|
|