Town of Newmarket

Minutes

Council Workshop

Meeting #:
Date:	Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Time:	9:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers 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:

• E. Armchuk, Acting Chief Administrative Officer
• P. Noehammer, Commissioner of Development & Infrastructure Services
• I. McDougall, Commissioner of Community Services
• L. Lyons, Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services
• K. Saini, Acting Director of Legislative Services/Town Clerk
• M. White, Planner
• T. Horton, Planner
• A. Walkom, Legislative Coordinator
• P. Voorn, Associate Solicitor
• J. Grossi, Legislative Coordinator

For consideration by Council on December 17, 2018.

The meeting was called to order at 9:01 AM.

The Council Workshop recessed at 10:15 AM and reconvened at 10:26 AM.

The Council Workshop recessed at 11:52 AM and reconvened at 1:35 PM.

Mayor Taylor in the Chair.

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1.

Notice

Mayor Taylor advised that in accordance with the Town's Procedure By-law, no decisions are to be made but rather this meeting is an opportunity for Council to have informal discussion regarding various matters.

2.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest.

3.

Items

3.1

Newmarket-Tay Hydro Council Orientation Session

Paul Ferguson, President, Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd. provided an introduction to the members of the current Board as well as staff of Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution and Envi. He provided a presentation which outlined the current corporate structure of Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution, the vision for the utility in the future and its strategic framework going forward. 

• Moved by: Councillor Kwapis
  Seconded by: Councillor Woodhouse
  1. That the presentation regarding Newmarket-Tay Hydro be received.
  
  Carried

3.2

Community Energy Plan

The Commissioner, Development & Infrastructure Services provided an introduction to the presentation. The Planner provided a presentation to Council which included an overview of the history of Community Energy Plan, the business plan for renovation of homes in Newmarket and a timeline for the project going forward.

• Moved by: Councillor Woodhouse
  Seconded by: Councillor Broome
  1. That the presentation regarding the Community Energy Plan be received.
  
  Carried

3.3

1:30 PM - Bill 36 Cannabis Legislation

The Acting Chief Administrative Officer provided an introduction to the presentation. The Planner and the Associate Solicitor provided a presentation to Council on Bill 36, Cannabis Legislation. The presentation outlined an overview of the legal responsibilities, financial considerations and possible locations of retail stores. 

Members of Council queried staff regarding the survey provided to residents and financial considerations, and discussed opting-in versus opting-out of private retail cannabis stores in the Town.

• Moved by: Councillor Kwapis
  Seconded by: Councillor Morrison
  1. That the presentation regarding retail cannabis be received.
  
  Carried

4.

Adjournment

• Moved by: Councillor Woodhouse
  Seconded by: Councillor Simon
  1. That the meeting adjourn at 3:39 PM.
  
  Carried