Town of Newmarket
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Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7

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Members of the public may watch the live stream at newmarket.ca/meetings, or attend this meeting in person at the Council Chambers at 395 Mulock Drive.


Public Input


Individuals who wish to submit input to Council in relation to an item on this agenda have the following options available.

  1. Email your correspondence to clerks@newmarket.ca by end of day on Sunday, June 26, 2022. Written correspondence received by this date will form part of the public record; or,
  2. You are strongly encouraged to pre-register if you would like to make a deputation at the meeting. For more information regarding the options available, email your request and contact information to clerks@newmarket.ca.

Note: Additional items are marked by an asterisk*.

How to get involved with planning applications (item 4.1)


Newmarket Council will not be making any final decisions at this meeting in relation to item 4.1, all written and verbal comments will be given to Planning staff to consider in a future report. A report will then be provided to Council at a future Committee of the Whole or Council Meeting.


Residents are encouraged to get involved in the public planning process by submitting written comments or providing a deputation during the meeting. To learn more about how to get involved, please email clerks@newmarket.ca and include your contact information (name and phone number).

Note: David Waters from Weston Consulting will be in attendance to provide a presentation on this matter. 

    1. That the presentation provided by David Waters, Weston Consulting regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment -16756 & 16764 Bayview Avenue be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Marie Demkiw regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment -16756 & 16764 Bayview Avenue be received.
    1. That the Council - Electronic Meeting Minutes of June 6, 2022 be approved.
    1. That the Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2022 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted.
    1. That the deputation provided by Peter Frost regarding the Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment & Zoning By-law Amendment – Forest Green Homes 16860 & 16920 Leslie Street be received.
    1. That the deputation provided by Rosemarie Humphries, President, Humphries Planning Group Inc  regarding the Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment & Zoning By-law Amendment – Forest Green Homes 16860 & 16920 Leslie Street be received.
    1. That the presentation provided by Ysni Semsedini, President & CEO Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd. and Gianni Creta, President, Envi Networks Ltd. be received. 
    1. That the presentation provided by Kim Wheatley, an Anishinaabe Ojibway Grandmother from Shawanaga First Nation Reserve regarding Recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day, June 21, 2022 be received. 
  • Whereas the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket (the “Sole Shareholder”) is the sole shareholder of Newmarket Hydro Holdings Inc. (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
    Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd. (“NT Power”) and Envi Networks Ltd. (“Envi”); and 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:
      1. That the Corporation’s financial statements for the financial year ended December 31, 2021 together with the report of the Corporation’s auditors, Baker Tilly KDN LLP (“Baker Tilly”), Chartered Accountants, thereon dated May 13, 2022 be approved and adopted; and,
      2. That KPMG, 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; and,
      3. That Ian McDougall, 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; and,
      4. That Ian McDougall, so long as he is the sole director of the Corporation, shall represent the Corporation at meetings of shareholders of NT Power and Envi; and,
      5. 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, 2021, 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. That the Mayor, as the Sole Shareholder’s legal representative, direct Ian McDougall, the sole director and legal representative of the Corporation, to sign the following NT Power shareholder resolutions in lieu of an annual meeting:
      1. That the financial statements of NT Power for the financial year ended December 31, 2021 together with the report of NT Power’s auditors, Baker Tilly, thereon dated April 29, 2022 be approved and adopted; and,
      2. That KPMG, 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; and,
      3. That J. Taylor, T. Walker, D. Charleson, B. Gabel, C. Prattas, D. Priore, and D. Wattling are elected directors of NT Power to hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors are elected or appointed; and,
      4. 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, 2021, 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.
    3. That the Mayor, as the Sole Shareholder’s legal representative, direct Ian McDougall, the sole director and legal representative of the Corporation, to sign the following Envi shareholder resolutions in lieu of an annual meeting:
      1. That the financial statements of Envi for the financial year ended December 31, 2021 together with the report of Envi’s auditors, Baker Tilly, thereon dated April 12, 2022 be approved and adopted; and,
      2. That KPMG, Chartered Accountants, be appointed auditors of Envi 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; and,
      3. That I. Collins, J. Piercy, and B. Kwapis are elected directors of Envi to hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors are elected or appointed; and,
      4. That all acts, contracts, bylaws, proceedings, appointments elections and payments, enacted, made, done and taken by the directors and officers of Envi to December 31, 2021, 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 Envi, are approved, sanctioned and confirmed.
    1. That the Audit Committee recommends to Council that the Consolidated Financial Statements of The Corporation of Town of Newmarket for the year ended December 31, 2021 be approved; and, 
    2. That the Audit Committee recommends to Council that the Financial Statements of Town of Newmarket Main Street District BIA for the year ended December 31, 2021 be approved.
    1. That the Audit Committee recommends to Council that senior management and the appropriate staff ensure that the recommendation provided by the external auditor regarding the privileged access with respect to Information Technology controls be implemented within one year. 
    1. That the report entitled 2021 Financial Statements and Auditor’s Report dated June 20, 2022 be received; and,
    2. That the draft 2021 financial statements for the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket and the Town of Newmarket Main Street District BIA; the Financial Statement Discussion and Analysis prepared by staff; and the Report to the Audit Committee on the results of the December 31, 2021 financial statements audits from Deloitte LLP be received; and,
    3. That Council approve the 2021 financial statements for the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket and the Town of Newmarket Main Street District BIA as endorsed by the Audit Committee.
    1. That the report entitled 2022 Budget Reconciliation dated June 20, 2022, be received; and,
    2. That the report entitled 2022 Budget Reconciliation be approved; and,
    3. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled 2022 Reserve and Reserve Funds Budget Report dated June 20, 2022 be received; and,
    2. That the 2022 Reserve and Reserve Funds Budget as set out in the attachment be approved; and,
    3. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled “Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Rates” dated June 20, 2022 be received; and,
    2. That a portion of the government grants from Canada Community Building Fund and Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund be endorsed as funding sources to support stormwater capital requirements with a detailed analysis to Council when the updated 10 year plan is brought forward and,
    3. That conversion of the Data Analyst position from contract to full-time be approved; and,
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment & Zoning By-law Amendment – Forest Green Homes 16860 & 16920 Leslie Street, dated June 20, 2022 be received; and,
    2. That the Official Plan Amendment be adopted; and,
    3. That application for, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision, as submitted by Newmarket Cemetery Corporation/2394237 Ontario Inc.– (Forest Green Homes) for lands municipally known as 16860 & 16920 Leslie Street be approved; and,
    4. That the approval of Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-NP1312 is also subject to the schedule of conditions set out in Appendix “1” attached to and forming part of this report; and,
    5. That the approval for Draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-NP1312 shall only be issued upon the execution of a “No Pre-Sales Agreement” by the Owner of the said Draft Plan with the Town of Newmarket; and,
    6. That Humphries Planning Group Inc. and 2394237 Ontario Inc. be notified of this action; and,
    7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Peter Frost, President, HighGate Board of Directors regarding the Proposed Plan of Subdivision, Official Plan Amendment & Zoning By-law Amendment – Forest Green Homes 16860 & 16920 Leslie Street be received. 
    1. That the report entitled Queen Street Bridge (001) Load Restrictions dated June 20, 2022 be received; and,
    2. That Traffic By-law 2011-24, Schedule VI be amended to include a 10 tonne load limit on the Queen Street Bridge (001) over the railroad track, exempting emergency service and road maintenance vehicles; and,
    3. That Town Staff communicate the load restrictions to emergency services, school boards, Metrolinx, and other affected parties; and,
    4. That Town Staff erect signs at appropriate locations, including the approaches to the bridge, to alert drivers of the load restriction in advance; and,
    5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled non-competitive acquisition to Hach Sales and Service Canada for Hach branded equipment, supplies, parts and services for the Towns water testing program, dated June 20th 2022 be received; and,
    2. That a non-competitive contract with HACH Sales and Service Canada Limited for the acquisition of HACH branded instrumentation, chemistry equipment, supplies, parts, maintenance and repairs for a period of up to five (5) years in the approximate amount of up to $400,000.00 (approximately $80,000.00 annually) plus applicable taxes, be approved; and,
    3. That a blanket purchase order to Hach Sales and Service Canada Limited be generated in the approximate annual amount of $80,000.00, plus applicable taxes, for a five (5) year period, with confirmation of approved funding; and,
    4. That should Staff anticipate that the total anticipated value of the acquisition in the approximate amount of up to $400,000.00,plus applicable taxes, during the five (5) year period be surpassed, that the CAO be delegated authority to approve the blanket purchase order amendment up to 10% of the original amount, with confirmation from Finance as to approved funding; and,
    5. That staff continue to monitor and assess the Town’s needs and any market changes that would otherwise suggest a competitive procurement process would be advantageous to the Town; and,
    6. That the Director of Public Works be authorized to execute any agreements as necessary; and,
    7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the Audit Committee Meeting Minutes of February 1, 2022 be received.
    1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 17, 2022 be received.
    1. That the Newmarket Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Task Force Meeting Minutes of April 5, 2022 be received.
    1. That the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Meeting Minutes of May 4, 2022 be received. 
    1. That the Special Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting Minutes of June 21, 2022 be approved. 

2022-41 A By-law to amend By-law Number 2010-40, as amended by By-law 2014-51, being a Zoning By-law to Remove a Holding Provision. (North side of Davis Drive West, West of Yonge Street - Sundial Homes).
2022-42 A By-law to exempt the condominium on Bethpage Crescent from Sections 51 & 51.1 of the Planning Act (Marianneville Glenway).
2022-43 A By-law to Amend Zoning By-law 2010-40, being a zoning by-law with respect to Forest Green Homes located at 16860 & 16920 Leslie Street.
2022-44 A By-law to Appoint Fire Prevention Officers for the Central York Fire Services.

    1. That By-laws 2022-41, 2022-42, 2022-43, 2022-44 be enacted.

14.1
Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes June 20, 2022
 

14.1.1
Newmarket Hydro Holdings Inc 2021 Annual General meeting - Newmarket-Tay Power and ENVI Financial Statements
 

A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization, as per Section 239 (2)(i) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

14.1.2
Direction on a negotiated agreement
 

Note: Item 14.1.2 was referred from the Committee of the Whole Electronic (Closed Session) Meeting June 20, 2022 to the Council Electronic (Closed Session) Meeting June 27, 2022.

Involves a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiation carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board as per Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

14.1.3
Newmarket Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Task Force Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of April 5, 2022
 

14.2
Special Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes June 21, 2022
 

14.2.1
Property in Ward 5 
 

Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose as per Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiation carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board as per Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

2022-45 A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the June 27, 2022 Council - Electronic meeting.

    1. That By-law 2022-45 be enacted.
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