OPEN FORUM 6:45 P

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

 

 

Additional items to this Agenda are shown under the Addendum header.

 

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

 

Presentations & Recognitions

 

1.

Ms. Mary-Frances Turner, President, York Region Rapid Transit to address the Committee with a PowerPoint presentation regarding VivaNext Project Update and Commissioning.

 

 

2.

San Michael Developments and Mr. Harry Kohn of Kohn Partnership Architects Inc. to address the Committee regarding a potential development that includes the current Hollingsworth Arena site.

 

 

3.

The Director of Financial Services/Treasurer to provide a PowerPoint presentation regarding the 2016 Budget.

 

 

Deputations

 

Consent Items (Items # 4 to 13, 15,1a, 2a, 3a, 4a, 21, 22)

 

4.

Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2015-48 regarding the 2016 Preliminary Draft Budget. (Report to be distributed with addendum agenda on October 15, 2015)

 

 

5.

Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2015-44 dated October 19, 2015 regarding cancellation, reduction or refund of Property Taxes pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001.

 

The Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer recommend:

 

a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2015-44 dated October 19, 2015 regarding Property Tax Adjustments pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001 be received and the property tax adjustments outlined in Appendix 1 (attached) be approved.

p. 1

 

6.

Joint Office of the CAO - Strategic Initiatives and Corporate Services Commission - Legislative Services Report 2015-10 dated September 3, 2015 regarding Corporate Policy Approval Authority Framework. (Deferred from the September 28, 2015 Committee of the Whole meeting)

 

The Chief Administrative Officer, the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Director of Legislative Services recommend:

 

a) THAT Office of the CAO - Strategic Initiatives and Corporate Services Commission - Legislative Services Report 2015-10 dated September 3, 2015 regarding 'Corporate Policy Approval Framework' be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT Council adopt Corporate Policy CAO.1-06 'Corporate Policy Approval Authority Framework' attached as Appendix 'A';

 

ii) AND THAT the delegation by-law be updated to reflect these items of delegated authority.

p. 5

 

7.

Community Services - Recreation and Culture Report 2015-28 dated September 16, 2015 regarding Hollingsworth Arena Replacement Follow-Up.  (Deferred from the September 28, 2015 Committee of the Whole meeting)

 

The Commissioner of Community Services and the Director of Recreation and Culture recommend:

 

a) THAT Community Services - Recreation and Culture Report 2015-28 dated September 16, 2015 regarding Hollingsworth Arena Replacement Follow-Up be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

1. THAT staff work with Pickering College to:

 

i) Finalize an agreement subject to Council approval with respect to capital and operating costs regarding a replacement arena at Pickering College;

 

ii) Bring back a professionally prepared project estimate and recommended capital and operating agreement to Council for review within the next 45 days;

 

2. AND THAT in the event negotiations with Pickering College do not advance to the point of recommending an agreement that staff:

 

i) Commission a professionally prepared architects' project costing with respect to the construction of a third ice pad at the Ray Twinney Complex;

 

ii) Develop a capital and operating forecast regarding a new ice pad at the Ray Twinney Complex;

 

iii) Bring back 2i) and 2ii) to Council for review within the next 60 days;

 

3. AND THAT staff initiate a public process addressing a replacement arena and proposed disposition of land at Hollingsworth Arena.

p. 25

 

8.

Joint Chief Administrative Officer, Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services, Commissioner of Community Services and Commissioner of Corporate Services Report 2015-57 dated October 6, 2015 regarding Hollingsworth Arena Corridor Development and Community Benefit Opportunity.

 

The Chief Administrative Officer and the Commissioners of Development and Infrastructure Services, Community Services and Corporate Services recommend:

 

a) THAT Joint Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioners of Development and Infrastructure Services, Community Services and Corporate Services Report 2015-57 dated October 6, 2015 regarding Hollingsworth Arena Corridor Development and Community Benefit Opportunity be received and the following recommendations be adopted: 

 

i) THAT Staff finalize negotiations with San Michael Homes Developments according to conditions set out by Council and execute a conditional Letter of Intent with the proponent to the satisfaction of Legal Services, with respect to the development of the Hollingsworth Arena site at 35 Patterson Street in conjunction with the properties at 693 Davis Drive and 713 Davis Drive on the basis of a sale of the Town property;

 

ii) AND THAT the sale of the Hollingsworth Arena site be subject to Council’s satisfaction with the financial terms presented in Closed Session Report 2015-54 on this meeting’s agenda;

 

iii) AND THAT the next steps associated with the replacement of Hollingsworth Arena be determined through consideration of Community Services – Recreation and Culture Report 2015-28;

 

iv) AND THAT the sale of the Hollingsworth Arena site be conditional on  Council’s declaration of the property as surplus to municipal needs and staff being directed to follow the Town’s land disposition process as summarized in this report;

 

v) AND THAT Mr. Sandro Sementilli of San Michael Homes Developments and Pickering College be notified of this action.

p. 30

 

9.

Newmarket Public Library Board Minutes of June 17, 2015 and July 15, 2015.

 

The Newmarket Public Library Board recommends:

 

a) THAT the Newmarket Public Library Board Minutes of June 17, 2015 and July 15, 2015 be received.

p. 46

 

10.

Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Minutes of June 9, 2015.

 

The Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee recommends:

 

a) THAT the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Minutes of June 9, 2015 be received.

 

 

11.

New Business Item b) of Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Minutes of June 9, 2015 regarding Community Mailbox Placement.

 

The Operational Leadership Team recommends:

 

a) THAT the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee recommendation related to consultation on community mailbox placement be referred to staff.

 

The Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee recommends to Council:

 

a) THAT Heritage Newmarket be circulated for consultation on community mailbox placement, in particular within the Heritage Conservation District and where placement is recommended outside of designated homes or homes displaying a heritage plaque.

p. 53

 

12.

New Business Item c) of the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Minutes of June 9, 2015.  

 

The Operational Leadership Team recommends:

 

a) THAT the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee recommendation related to delegation of authority be referred to staff.

 

The Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee recommends to Council:

 

a) THAT the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee be delegated the authority by Council to issue heritage permits under the Ontario Heritage Act.

p. 54

 

13.

List of Outstanding Matters.

 

Recommendation: 

 

a) THAT the list of Outstanding Matters List be received.

p. 55

 

Action Items

 

14.

Corporate Services Commission Report - Legislative Services 2015-11 dated September 3, 2015 regarding 'Housekeeping Matters: Regular Meeting Schedule, Procedure By-law and Municipal Flag Policy'. (Deferred from the September 28, 2015 Committee of the Whole meeting)

 

The Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Director of Legislative Services recommend:

 

a) THAT Corporate Services Commission Report - Legislative Services 2015-11 dated September 3, 2015 regarding the 'Housekeeping Matters:  Regular Meeting Schedule, Procedure By-law and Municipal Flag Policy' be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT Council determine whether regular Committee of the Whole and Council meetings will be scheduled on Tuesdays effective November, 2015;

 

ii) AND THAT Council adopt the recommended housekeeping amendments to the Procedure By-law (By-law 2013-46) outlined in Appendix A;

 

iii) AND THAT Council provide direction on the options related to deputations outlined in Appendix B;

 

iv) AND THAT Council adopt the recommended housekeeping amendments to the Municipal Flag Policy outlined in Appendix C in highlight.

p. 61

 

Correspondence & Petitions

 

Reports by Regional Representatives

 

Notices of Motion

 

Motions

 

15.

Memorandum dated October 8, 2015 from the Director of Planning and Building Services regarding Feed-In Tariff (FIT) Program and Resolution:

 

WHEREAS capitalized terms not defined herein have the meanings ascribed to them in the FIT Contract, Version 3.1;

 

AND WHEREAS the Province's FIT Program encourages the construction and operation of rooftop solar PV generation projects (the “Projects”);

 

AND WHEREAS one or more Projects may be subject to FIT Contracts and may be constructed and operated in the Town of Newmarket (“Local Municipality”);

 

AND WHEREAS in accordance with the FIT Rules, Version 3.0, the Council of the Local Municipality ("Council") had previously indicated, by a resolution, its support for Projects in the Local Municipality (the "Prior Resolution");

 

AND WHEREAS Council now indicates, by a resolution dated no earlier than June 10, 2015, Council's continued support for the construction and operation of the Projects anywhere in the Local Municipality (the "New Resolution");

 

AND WHEREAS, pursuant to the FIT Contract, where a New Resolution is received in respect of the Projects in the Local Municipality, Suppliers will be recognized as fulfilling the requirements under Section 2.4(d)(vii) of the FIT Contract, which may result in Suppliers being offered Notice to Proceed in accordance with the terms of their respective FIT Contract(s);

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

 

Council of the Town of Newmarket supports the construction and operation of the Projects anywhere in the Town of Newmarket.

 

This resolution's sole purpose is to enable Suppliers to achieve Notice to Proceed under their FIT Contracts and may not be used for the purpose of any other form of municipal approval in relation to a FIT Contract or Project or for any other purpose.

 

This resolution shall expire twelve (12) months after its adoption by Council.

p. 86

 

16.

Motion - Regional Councillor & Deputy Mayor Taylor

 

In keeping with recommendations in the Recreation Playbook, staff be directed to investigate the potential for an outdoor arena in the Town of Newmarket.  The analysis should examine options for the rink, including amenities, costs, location criteria and potential funding sources.  The report is to be brought back to Committee of the Whole within 120 days.

p. 88

 

New Business

 

Closed Session (if required)

 

 

The Closed Session Agenda and Reports will be circulated under separate cover (Goldenrod).

 

17.

Joint CAO/Commissioners of Community Services, Corporate Services and Development and Infrastructure Services (Closed Session) Report 2015-54 regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board as per Section 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001.  (Ward 3) (Deferred from the September 28, 2015 Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) meeting.

 

 

18.

Human Resources Report 2015-14 dated October 7, 2015 regarding Labour Relations as per Section 239 (2) (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

 

 

19.

Corporate Services (Legal Services) (Closed Session) Report 2015-08 dated October 8, 2015 regarding a proposed or pending disposition of land by the municipality or local board. (Ward 2)

 

 

Public Hearing Matter - 7:00 p.m.

 

20.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services Report 2015-37 and related Council Extract, Public Meeting Notice regarding a Proposed Technical Amendment to the Town's comprehensive Zoning By-law.

p. 89

 

Addendum (Additions and Corrections)

 

1a.

PowerPoint Presentation by Ms. Mary-Frances Turner, President, York Region Transit regarding the VivaNext Project Update.  (To be distributed when available)

 

 

2a.

Video Link  - San Michael Developments

 

http://www.newmarket.ca/TownGovernment/Documents/October20-San-Michael.m4v

 

 

3a.

PowerPoint Presentation by the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer regarding the 2016 Draft Budget. (To be distributed when available)

 

 

 

4a.

Joint CAO, Commissioners and Financial Services Report 2015-48 dated October 15, 2015 regarding Preliminary Draft Budgets for 2016.

 

The Chief Administrative Officer, the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Director of Financial Services recommend:

 

a) THAT Joint CAO, Commissioners and Financial Services Report 2015-48 dated October 15, 2015 regarding Preliminary Draft Budgets for 2016 be received for information purposes.

p. 95

 

21.

Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Minutes of June 9, 2015. (Not distributed with agenda on October 8, 2015)

 

The Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee recommends: 

 

a) THAT the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Minutes of June 9, 2015 be received.

p. 102

 

22.

Corporate Services Report - Finance, Legal and Legislative Services Report 2015-17 dated October 15, 2015 regarding Municipal Legislation Review.

 

The Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Directors of Financial Services, Legal Services and Legislative Services recommend:

 

a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Finance, Legal and Legislative Services 2015-17 dated October 15, 2015 regarding Municipal Legislation Review be received and forwarded to the Province of Ontario as the Town of Newmarket's comments with respect to the municipal legislation review. (Municipal Act and Municipal Conflict of Interest Act)

p. 111

 

Adjournment