Town of Newmarket

Minutes

Council - Electronic

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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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 (1:15 PM - 3:00 PM)
  • Councillor Bisanz
Staff Present:
  • I. McDougall, Chief Administrative Officer
  • E. Armchuk, Commissioner of Corporate Services
  • P. Noehammer, Commissioner of Development & Infrastructure Services
  • L. Lyons, Director of Legislative Services/Town Clerk
  • J. Grossi, Acting Deputy Clerk

The meeting was called to order at 1:00 PM.

Mayor Taylor in the Chair.


1.

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 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 clerks@newmarket.ca or by joining the meeting electronically through video or telephone. He advised residents that their comments would form part of the public record.

Jennifer Adams, Vice President of Philanthropy provided a deputation outlining the services provided by both Margaret Bahen Hospice and Doane House Hospice, community engagement opportunities, and annual events. She provided additional information regarding the Hike for Hospice event from May 22, 2022 to May 29, 2022, and the Tee Off for Hospice event on August 23, 2022. 

  • Moved by:Councillor Woodhouse
    Seconded by:Councillor Bisanz
    1. That the deputation provided by Jennifer Adams regarding the Margaret Bahen Hospice and Doane House Hospice be received. 
    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Morrison
    Seconded by:Councillor Kwapis
    1. That the Special Council - Electronic Meeting Minutes of February 1, 2022 be approved.
    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Twinney
    Seconded by:Councillor Woodhouse
    1. That the Council - Electronic Meeting Minutes of February 7, 2022 be approved.
    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Broome
    Seconded by:Councillor Simon
    1. That the Special Council - Electronic Meeting Minutes of February 14, 2022 be approved.
    Carried

Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh provided an overview of the draft 2022 Development Charges Bylaw and Background Study presented to Regional Council at their Committee of the Whole meeting on March 3, 2022. Mayor Taylor further advised that York Region was currently undergoing a Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) and that both the 2022 Development Charges Bylaw and Background Study, and the 2022 Transportation Master Plan would compliment the MCR.

  • Moved by:Councillor Broome
    Seconded by:Councillor Kwapis
    1. That the Council Workshop - Electronic Meeting Minutes of February 14, 2022 be received.
    Carried
  • Moved by:Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
    Seconded by:Councillor Woodhouse
    1. That the Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting Minutes of February 28, 2022 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted.
    Carried
    1. That the presentation provided by Nataliya Kelbas, Project Manager and Craig Binning, Project Director of Hemson Consulting regarding the 2022 Development Charge Study & Community Benefit Charges Strategy be received. 
    1. That the presentation provided by Krissy Young, Committee Member, Nature’s Emporium Run for Southlake regarding the 2022 Nature’s Emporium Run for Southlake be received. 

Note: This item was dealt with under sub-item 9.2.4. See item 9.2.4 for motion.

    1. That the deputation provided by Claudia Cozza, Vice President, Newmarket Charitable Gaming Association regarding the Application for a Class C Bingo Hall be received; and,
    2. That the deputation provided by Piers Simpkin, Market Brewing Company regarding the Application for a Class C Bingo Hall be received. 
    1. That the report entitled ONE Investment dated February 28, 2022 be received; and,
    2. That ONE Investment portfolios be added to the municipality’s investment policy as an allowable investment option, as the securities held in the ONE Portfolios consist exclusively of highly-rated, diversified investment instruments that are guaranteed to be eligible investments as defined in O.Reg. 438/97 (as amended) under the Municipal Act; and,
    3. That the attached draft by-law be enacted; and,
    4. That Council endorse the investment goals set out in this report; and,
    5. That the Treasurer be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these recommendations. 
    1. That the report entitled Election Sign By-law dated February 28, 2022 be received; and,
    2. That Council approve the draft Election Sign By-law; and,
    3. That Council repeal Election Sign By-law 2017-74, as amended; and,
    4. That Council amend AMPS By-law 2019-62 and Fees and Charges By-law 2019-52; and,
    5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled 2021 Annual Accessibility Status Update to the 2019-2023 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan dated February 28, 2022 be received; and,
    2. That the 2021 Accessibility Status Update be approved; and,
    3. 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 November 23, 2021 be received. 
    1. That the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Meeting Minutes of December 1, 2021 be received. 
    1. That the Newmarket Public Library Board Meeting Minutes of December 15, 2021 be received. 
    1. That the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2022 be received.
    1. That the report entitled Application for a Class C Bingo Hall dated February 28, 2022 be received; and,
    2. That Council approves the Market Brewing Company’s application with the condition of two (2) bingos in a seven (7) day period; and,
    3. That this decision be forwarded to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) for final consideration; and,
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  • Whereas Municipalities across this province collectively spend millions of dollars of taxpayer money and municipal resources developing Official Plans that meet current Provincial planning policy; and,

    Whereas an Official Plan is developed through months of public consultation and in consideration of Provincial planning policy; and,

    Whereas our Official Plan is ultimately approved by the province and the Province has the ability at the time of approval to demand any policy changes it feels is necessary to reflect Provincial Planning Policy and goals; and,

    Whereas currently municipal planning decisions may be appealed to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT; formerly the Ontario Municipal Board or “OMB”), an unelected, appointed body that is not accountable to the residents of Newmarket; and,

    Whereas towns and cities across this Province are repeatedly forced to spend millions of dollars defending Official Plans that have already been approved by the province in expensive and time consuming OLT hearings; and,

    Whereas lengthy, costly OLT hearings act as a barrier and slow the process of development of housing options including affordable housing options; and, 

    Therefore Be It Resolved:

    1. That Newmarket requests the Government of Ontario to dissolve the OLT thereby eliminating one of the most significant sources of red tape and delaying the development of more housing options including affordable housing options in Ontario OR create an adjudication process to only hear cases that challenge a municipality on the basis that it is not adhering to the local Official Plan; and,
    2. That a copy of this motion be sent to the Honourable Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the Leader of the Opposition, the Leaders of the Liberal and Green Party, all MPPs in the Province of Ontario; and,
    3. That a copy of this motion be sent to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) and Ontario Small Urban Municipalities (OSUM) and all Ontario municipalities for their consideration.
  • Whereas the Town of Newmarket is a member of the Associations of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO); and,

    Whereas the Town of Newmarket supports the work of AMO and wishes to support it further by approving a resolution with respect to appointment for the term of 2022 to 2024; and,

    Whereas AMO is instrumental in assuring that the needs of the municipalities are considered by the Ontario Government; and,

    Whereas AMO plays a pivotal role in developing policy framework that has benefits communities throughout Ontario; and,

    Therefore be it resolved by the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket as follows:

    1. That the Town of Newmarket Council supports Councillor Bob Kwapis to continue as a candidate for election at the AMO elections and on the Ontario Board of Directors for the Ontario Small Urban Caucus (OSUM); and,
    2. That the Town of Newmarket will cover associated costs with an appointment to OSUM of up to $4,000 per year.
  • Moved by:Councillor Morrison
    Seconded by:Councillor Simon
    1. That By-laws 2022-16, 2022-17, 2022-18, 2022-19, 2022-20, and 2022-21 be enacted.
    Carried

Councillor Broome thanked the Newmarket faith communities, staff and Mayor Taylor for their hosting of the multi-faith prayer vigil for Ukraine on Sunday, March 6, 2022.

  • Moved by:Councillor Simon
    Seconded by:Councillor Broome
    1. That the Committee of the Whole resolve into Closed Session to discuss the following matters:
      1. Future Playground Opportunity - 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.
    Carried

    Council resolved into Closed Session at 1:37 PM.
    Council (Closed Session) Minutes are recorded under separate cover.
    Council resumed into Open Session at 2:58 PM


14.1
Special Council - Electronic (Closed Session) Meeting Minutes of February 1, 2022
 

  • Moved by:Councillor Kwapis
    Seconded by:Councillor Broome
    1. That the Special Council - Electronic (Closed Session) Meeting Minutes of February 1, 2022 be approved.
    Carried

14.2
Special Council - Electronic (Closed Session) Meeting Minutes of February 14, 2022
 

  • Moved by:Councillor Morrison
    Seconded by:Councillor Simon
    1. That the Special Council - Electronic (Closed Session) Meeting Minutes of February 14, 2022 be approved.
    Carried

14.3
Committee of the Whole - Electronic (Closed Session) Meeting Minutes of February 28, 2022
 

  • Moved by:Councillor Woodhouse
    Seconded by:Councillor Kwapis
    1. That the Committee of the Whole - Electronic (Closed Session) Meeting Minutes of February 28, 2022 be approved.
    Carried

14.3.1
Future Playground Opportunity
 

  • Moved by:Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
    Seconded by:Councillor Woodhouse
    1. That the confidential direction to staff be approved. 
    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Morrison
    Seconded by:Councillor Bisanz
    1. That By-law 2022-22 be enacted.
    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Woodhouse
    Seconded by:Councillor Kwapis
    1. That the meeting be adjourned at 3:00 PM.
    Carried