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

 

Deputations

 

Consent Items (Items # 1 to 21, 23, 24)

 

1.

Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2015-19 dated November 17, 2015 regarding 2016 Schedule of Meetings.

 

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

 

a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2015-19 dated November 17, 2015 regarding 2016 Schedule of Meetings be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the January through December 2016 meeting schedule (attached as Appendix A) be adopted;

 

ii) AND THAT the notice requirements for the January 11, 2016 Committee of the Whole meeting be amended to allow for the agenda distribution to occur on January 6, 2016.

p. 1

 

2.

Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2015-20 dated November 19, 2015 regarding the 2015 Status Update - 2013-2017 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.

 

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

 

a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2015-20 dated November 19, 2015 regarding the 2015 Status Update - 2013-2017 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan be received and the following recommendation be adopted:

i) THAT the 2015 Status Update - 2013-2017 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan, attached as Appendix 'A' be approved.

p. 15

 

3.

Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2015-21 dated November 19, 2015 regarding Lobbyist Registry for the Northern Six Waste Collection Contract (2017-2027).

 

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

 

a) THAT Corporate Services Commission Report - Legislative Services Report 2015-21 dated November 19, 2015 regarding 'Lobbyist Registry for the Northern Six Waste Collection Contract (2017-2027) be received and the following recommendations be adopted.

 

i) THAT Council adopt the lobbyist registry framework outlined as Option C in Appendix 'A' of this report for the Northern Six Waste Collection Contract (2017-2027);

 

ii) AND THAT deputations at public meetings from any director, officer, employee, agent or representative of a firm or agent of a firm (whether or not they receive payment) who have an interest in submitting a proposal for the Northern Six Waste Collection Contract (2017-2027) be scheduled after the conclusion of the blackout period;

 

iii) AND THAT the Clerk provide the municipalities of Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King and Whitchurch-Stouffville a copy of Council's extract and staff report.

p. 32

 

4.

Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2015-24 dated November 19, 2015 regarding Selection of Town Crier.

 

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

 

a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2015-24 dated November 19, 2015 regarding Selection of Town Crier be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT staff be directed to work with the Ontario Guild of Town Criers to hold a competition to select a Town Crier for Council appointment;

 

ii) AND THAT staff be directed to prepare a Volunteer Contract to be brought back with the recommended appointment.

p. 41

5.

Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2015-25 dated November 17, 2015 regarding Noise By-law Exemption (VivaNext Bus Rapid Transit Yonge Street).

 

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

 

a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2015-25 dated November 17, 2015 regarding VivaNext Bus Rapid Transit Yonge Street Project Request for Exemption from the Noise By-law be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the request from RapidLINK for a noise exemption to perform necessary works for the vivaNext Bus Rapid Transit Y3.2 project between the hours of 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. from December 7, 2015 until December 31, 2016 be approved; excluding the following:

 

December 25, 2015 (Christmas Day), December 26, 2015 (Boxing Day)

January 1, 2016 (New Year's Day)

December 25, 2016 (Christmas Day)

December 26, 2016 (Boxing Day)

 

ii) AND THAT this approval is subject to ongoing staff supervision and community impact assessment and revocation if community impact is deemed excessive by staff or Council.

p. 44

 

6.

Joint Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services and Engineering Services Report 2015-44 dated November 19, 2015 regarding Proposed Trail from Yonge Street to Rita's Avenue.  

 

The Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services, the Director of Planning and Building Services and the Director of Engineering Services recommend:

 

a) THAT Joint Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services and Engineering Services Report 2015-44 dated November 19, 2015 regarding a proposed trail from Yonge Street to Rita's Avenue be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT Council endorse Option 2 contained in this report as the preferred option for the proposed trail connection from Rita's Avenue to Yonge Street;

 

ii) AND THAT staff organize and hold a Public Information Centre;

 

 

iii) AND THAT the costs associated with the proposed land transfer are borne by the Town;

 

iv) AND THAT the trail connection from Rita's Avenue to Yonge Street be included in the 2016 Capital Budget with a provision of $630,000 to be funded from reserves;

 

v) AND THAT the 2015 Capital Budget for Rita's Avenue Trail Connection of $304,399 be cancelled.

p. 48

 

7.

Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services Report 2015-42 dated November 30, 2015 regarding Glenway Lessons Learned - Priorities and Objectives Action Plan.

 

The Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services and the Director of Planning and Building Services recommend:

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services Report 2015-42 dated November 30, 2015 regarding Glenway Lessons Learned - Priorities and Objectives Action Plan be received and the following recommendation be adopted:

 

i) THAT the items listed in Table 1 - Action Plan, form the basis for the future processing of development applications within the Town, as may be deemed appropriate and necessary on an application-by-application basis.

p. 57

 

8.

Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services Report 2015-43 dated November 19, 2015 regarding Application for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision - Lorne Park Gardens Inc.

 

The Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services and the Director of Planning and Building Services recommend:

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services/Planning and Building Services Report 2015-43 dated November 19, 2015 regarding Application for Official Plan Amendment, zoning by-law amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision be received and the following recommendations be adopted: 

 

i) THAT approval be given to Draft Plan of Subdivision 19TN-2014 001, subject to the schedule of conditions set out in Appendix “A” attached to and forming part of this Report;

 

 

 

ii) THAT the application for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for lands located at 955 and 995 Mulock Drive be approved and that staff be directed to prepare the necessary Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments including a Holding Provision, as necessary;

 

iii) AND THAT Mr. Ryan Guetter, Weston Consulting, 201 Millway Avenue, Suite 19 Vaughan, ON L4K 5K8 be notified of this action.

p. 88

 

9.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2015-63 dated November 30, 2015 regarding Woodspring Avenue - Bonshaw Avenue to Town Limit - Bicycle Lanes and On-Street Parking.

 

The Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services and the Director of Engineering Services recommend:

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2015-63 dated November 30, 2015 regarding Woodspring Avenue - Bonshaw Avenue to Town Limit - Bicycle Lanes and On-Street Parking be received and the following recommendation be adopted:

 

i) THAT the existing parking restrictions and lane configurations on Woodspring Avenue from Bonshaw Avenue to the Town Limit remain as they are.

p. 114

 

10.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2015-64 dated November 30, 2015 regarding Bristol Road - Main Street North to Ashworth Drive - Parking Review.

 

The Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services and the Director of Engineering Services recommend:

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2015-64 dated November 30, 2015 regarding Bristol Road - Main Street North to Ashworth Drive - Parking Review be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT Schedule X (No Parking) of the Parking By-law 1993-62, as amended, be further amended by adding the following:

 

Prohibited Parking Anytime on the north side of Bristol Road between Main Street North to the property limit between #565 and #569 Bristol Road;

 

AND THAT the necessary By-law be prepared and submitted to Council for their approval.

p. 119

 

11.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2015-67 dated November 30, 2015 regarding 'Traffic By-law 2011-24 Housekeeping Amendments' (Gorham Street and Carlson Drive).

 

The Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services and the Director of Engineering Services recommend: 

 

a) THAT THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report – ES 2015-67 dated November 30, 2015, regarding 'Traffic By-law 2011-24 Housekeeping Amendments' be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT Schedule VIII (Signalized Intersections) of Traffic By-law 2011-24, as amended, be further amended by adding the following:

 

9.               Gorham Street at Carlson Drive / Doak Lane;

 

ii) AND THAT Section 1 (Definitions) of Traffic By-law 2011-24, as amended, be further amended by adding the following:

 

1.32.1       “multi-use path” (MUP) is part of a highway not being part of the roadway that has been improved by paving or other means and designed with sufficient width for both pedestrian and bicycle use;

 

iii) AND THAT the necessary By-law be prepared and submitted to Council for its approval.

p. 122

 

12.

Community Services - Economic Development Report 2015-36 dated November 17, 2015 regarding Downtown Patios - Pilot Project.

 

The Commissioner of Community Services and the Economic Development Officer recommend:

 

a) THAT Community Services - Economic Development Report 2015-36 dated November 17, 2015 regarding the Downtown Patios Pilot Project be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT staff be directed to prepare the necessary changes to by-laws to enact a permanent downtown patio program;

 

ii) AND THAT the program be consistent with established requirements for design, closing hours, accessibility, noise and costs;

 

iii) AND THAT staff consider up to two additional applicants (maximum four) requiring on-street parking in 2016 subject to established criteria and in consultation with the BIA;

iv) AND THAT the Lower Main Street Business Improvement Association be notified of this decision.

p. 124

 

13.

Site Plan Review Committee Meeting Minutes of October 26, 2015.

 

The Site Plan Review Committee recommends:

 

a) THAT the Site Plan Review Committee Meeting Minutes of October 26, 2015 be received.

p. 132

 

14.

Item 1 of the Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of October 26, 2015 regarding an Application for Site Plan Approval - 17844 Leslie Street - Ward 3.

 

The Site Plan Review Committee recommends:

 

a) Application for Site Plan Approval to permit a new motor vehicle service station along with a 154m2 convenience store with a take-out food establishment and four island gas pumps covered by a canopy be approved in principle and referred to staff for processing, subject to the following:

 

i) THAT the preliminary review comments provided to the applicant be addressed to the satisfaction of Town staff; and;

 

ii) THAT the applicant be directed to work with staff and the neighbouring residents to address comments raised at the meeting by Committee members and residents regarding the right turn only on to Janette Street, lighting and the ability to turn lights off when the business is closed, the hedge row and trees being planted to ensure that there is a good buffering on the west side of property and the pruning of the Siberian Elms;

 

b) AND THAT Ms. Nicole Sampogna, Associate Planner of Evans Planning Inc., 8481 Keele Street Unit 12, Vaughan, ON L4K 1Z7 be notified of this decision.

p. 135

 

15.

Item 2 of the Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of October 26, 2015 regarding an Application for Amendment to Site Plan Approval - 16635 Yonge Street - Ward 6.

 

The Site Plan Review Committee recommends:

 

a) Application for Amendment to Site Plan Approval to permit a new freestanding drug store building having a gross floor area of 1,615.60m2 be approved in principle and referred to staff for processing, subject to the following:

 

i) THAT the preliminary review comments provided to the applicant be addressed to the satisfaction of Town staff; and;

ii) THAT the applicant be directed to work with staff to address concerns regarding pedestrian visibility at the Savage Road entrance;

 

b) AND THAT Mr. Mauro Cristini, Project Planner of Metrus Properties, 30 Floral Parkway Concord, ON L4K 4R1 be notified of this decision.

p. 137

 

16.

New Business Item of the Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of October 26, 2015.

 

The Site Plan Review Committee recommends:

 

a) THAT staff report back to SPRC outlining enhancements to the agenda materials with a view to providing members with a more user friendly agenda package.

p. 139

 

17.

Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Minutes of July 7, September 8 and October 6, 2015.

 

The Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee recommends:

 

a) THAT the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Minutes of July 7, September 8 and October 6, 2015 be received.

p. 140

 

18.

Item 2 of the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Minutes of October 6, 2015 regarding award nomination.

 

The Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee recommends to Council:

 

a) THAT Ross Caister be recommended for nomination for the Ontario Historical Socieity's Carnochan Award.

p. 157

 

19.

Item 7 of the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Minutes of October 6, 2015 regarding workplan and membership.

 

The Operational Leadership Team recommends:

 

THAT the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee recommendation b) related to Committee membership be referred to the Appointment Committee.

 

The Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee recommends to Council:

 

a) THAT the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee workplan be approved and forwarded to Council;

 

 

b) AND THAT Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee membership be amended from seven (7) to twelve (12) Newmarket residents in order to carry out the Committee responsibilities as prescribed in the Ontario Heritage Act and the Committee's workplan and recommended by the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee at the November 4, 2015 meeting.

p. 158

 

20.

Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes of September 17, 2015.

 

The Accessibility Advisory Committee recommends:

 

a) THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes of September 17, 2015 be received.

p. 159

 

21.

List of Outstanding Matters.

 

Recommendation:

 

a) THAT the list of Outstanding Matters be received.

p. 163

 

Action Items

 

22.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2015-66 dated November 30, 2015 regarding Professional Engineering Consultant Checking and Inspection Services.  

 

The Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services and the Director of Engineering Services recommend:

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2015-66 dated November 30, 2015 regarding Professional Engineering Consultant Checking and Inspection Services be received and that Council endorse Option 1 as outlined in this report and that staff be directed to: 

 

i) Continue with the Town's current best practice by extending the Professional Consulting Services Agreement with R.J. Burnside and Associates Limited (RJB) at a 'preferred client discounted rate' (discounted rates that are annually adjusted as per industry standards) for a period of three years, plus two one-year renewal options.

p. 170

 

Reports by Regional Representatives

 

Notices of Motion

 

Motions

New Business

 

Closed Session (if required)

 

Public Hearing Matters

 

Addendum (Additions and Corrections)

 

1a.

Updated 2016 Schedule of Meetings. (Related to Item 1) (Note:  Variance to Council meeting date of June 6, 2016 - moved to Tuesday, June 7, 2016 to accommodate FCM conference travel)

p. 179

 

21a.

Updated Outstanding Matters List.  (Related to Item 21)

p. 180

 

23.

Community Services - Recreation and Culture Report 2015-37 dated November 21, 2015 regarding Magna Centre Lease Spaces and Potential Fitness Centre.  

 

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

 

a) THAT Community Services - Recreation and Culture Report 2015-37 dated November 21, 2015 regarding Magna Centre Leases and Potential Fitness Centre be received and the following recommendation be adopted:

 

i) THAT the Town of Newmarket convert the existing restaurant space into an equipment based, membership oriented fitness facility within the capital costs identified.

p. 187

 

24.

Mr. John Blommesteyn to address the Committee regarding Item 15 of the agenda being Item 2 of the Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of October 26, 2015 regarding an Application for Amendment to Site Plan Approval - 16635 Yonge Street - Ward 6.

p. 192

 

Adjournment