Town of Newmarket

Minutes

Council - Electronic

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
-
Location:
Streamed live from the Municipal Offices
395 Mulock Drive
Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7
Members Present:
  • Mayor Taylor
  • Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
  • Councillor Simon
  • Councillor Woodhouse
  • Councillor Twinney
  • Councillor Morrison
  • Councillor Kwapis
  • Councillor Broome
  • Councillor Bisanz
Staff Present:
  • I. McDougall, Chief Administrative Officer
  • E. Armchuk, Commissioner of Corporate Services
  • P. Noehammer, Commissioner of Development & Infrastructure Services
  • J. Grossi, Acting Deputy Town Clerk
  • A. Walkom, Legislative Coordinator

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.

None.

  • Moved by:Councillor Broome
    Seconded by:Councillor Woodhouse
    1. That the Council - Electronic Meeting Minutes of December 13, 2021 be approved.
    Carried

Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh provided Council with an update regarding the Bradford Bypass proposal and advised that while Regional Council supports the bypass, a new environmental study is needed due to the previous study being conducted many years ago. He also provided an update on the Yonge North subway extension and advised that the route will be located underneath some residents' homes. Mayor Taylor provided Council with an update on the Region's Official Plan.

  • Moved by:Councillor Kwapis
    Seconded by:Councillor Morrison
    1. That the Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2022 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted.
    Carried
    1. That the presentation provided by the Director, Innovation & Strategic Initiatives regarding an Update to Council's Strategic Priority Dashboard be received. 
    1. That the presentation provided by Brian Titherington, Director, Transportation & Infrastructure Planning and Lauren Crawford, Manager, Transportation Long-Term Planning regarding the 2022 York Region Transportation Master Plan be received. 
    1. That the deputation provided by Adrian Bain, Executive Director of the Newmarket Food Pantry regarding the Newmarket Food Pantry Community Fridge be received. 
    1. That the Audit Committee Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2021 be received. 
    1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 16, 2021 be received. 
    1. That the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Annual General Meeting Minutes of November 19, 2020 and Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Meeting Minutes of November 3, 2021 be received. 
    1. That the Newmarket Public Library Meeting Minutes of November 17, 2021 be received. 

10.

None.

Members of Council thanked staff for their efforts clearing snow after a major snow event.

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

14.1
Council - Electronic Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of December 13, 2021
 

  • Moved by:Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
    Seconded by:Councillor Morrison
    1. That the Council - Electronic Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of December 13, 2021 be approved.
    Carried

14.2
Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of January 10, 2022
 

  • Moved by:Councillor Bisanz
    Seconded by:Councillor Twinney
    1. That the Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of January 10, 2022 be approved.
    Carried

14.2.1
Municipal Capital Facilities Agreement - Shining Hill
 

  • Moved by:Councillor Broome
    Seconded by:Councillor Woodhouse
    1. That the confidential direction to staff be approved.
    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Kwapis
    Seconded by:Councillor Simon
    1. That By-law 2022-01 be enacted.
    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Kwapis
    Seconded by:Councillor Morrison
    1. That the meeting be adjourned at 1:16 PM.
    Carried