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

 

1.

Ms. Michelle Albert, Canadian Public Works Association to present a First Time Entry Award plaque to Mayor Van Bynen and Members of Council in honour of the Town of Newmarket being the 2016 National Public Works Week winning municipality.

 

 

2.

Ms. Heather Colquhoun, Regional Manager, Municipal and Stakeholder Relations and Ms. Natasha Dawood, Account Manager, Municipal and Stakeholder Relations, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation to address the Committee with a PowerPoint Presentation regarding Service Level Agreement. (Related to Item 4)

p. 1

 

Deputations

 

3.

PowerPoint Presentation by Mr. Bob Forrest, Forrest Group regarding the Main Street Clock Inc. re-development application. (10 minutes) (To be heard at 7:00 p.m.) (Related to Item 26)

(PowerPoint presentation to be provided at meeting)

 

 

Consent Items (Items # 4 to 23, 27 to 29)

 

4.

Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2016-44 dated November 28, 2016 regarding a Service Level Agreement between MPAC and Ontario Municipalities.

 

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

 

a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2016-44 dated November 28, 2016 regarding a Service Level Agreement (SLA) between the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) and Ontario Municipalities be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

i) THAT the presentation from Ms. Heather Colquhoun, Regional Manager, and Ms. Natasha Dawood, Account Manager, both with MPAC's Municipal and Stakeholder Relations department be received;

 

i) AND THAT the Town of Newmarket continues to participate in the Phase 1 Soft Launch with staff providing feedback to MPAC on a regular basis regarding the SLA;

 

ii) AND THAT Council is presented with the final Service Level Agreement at the conclusion of the pilot project, along with periodic updates on the achievement of the expected service levels.

p. 11

 

5.

Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2016-46 dated November 6, 2016 regarding 2017 Water and Wastewater Rates.

 

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

 

a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2016-46 dated November 6, 2016 regarding 2017 Water and Wastewater Rates be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the attached Schedule 'A' being the Town of Newmarket Water and Wastewater Rates be approved and adopted by By-law;

 

ii) AND THAT the Water and Wastewater Rates adjustments come into full force and effect as of January 1, 2017;

 

iii) AND THAT full implementation of fixed tiered water and wastewater rates be phased in over four years starting in 2017.

p. 14

 

6.

Joint CAO, Commissioners and Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2016-49 dated November 14, 2016 regarding 2017 Fees and Charges - Overview.

 

The Chief Administrative Officer, the Commissioners of Development and Infrastructure Services, Community Services and Corporate Services and the Director of Financial Services recommend:

 

a) THAT Joint CAO, Commissioners and Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2016-49 dated November 14, 2016 regarding 2017 Fees and Charges - Overview be received for information purposes.

p. 19

 

 

7.

Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2016-50 dated November 14, 2016 regarding 2017 User Fees and Charges - General Fees and Charges.

 

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

 

a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2016-50 dated November 14, 2016 regarding 2017 User Fees and Charges - General Fees and Charges be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the attached Schedules 'A', 'B', 'C', 'D', 'E' and 'F' marked as the Town of Newmarket 2017 All Departments, Corporate Services - Finance & Procurement & IT, Legal Services, Public Works Services, Engineering Services and Legislative Services - General Fees and Charges Schedules respectively, be approved and adopted by by-law;

 

ii) AND THAT the fee adjustments come into full force and effect as of January 1, 2017.

p. 22

 

8.

Joint Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services and Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2016-51 dated November 14, 2016 regarding 2017 User Fees and Charges - Planning Act Fees.

 

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

 

a) THAT Joint Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services and Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2016-51 dated November 14, 2016 regarding 2017 User Fees and Charges - Planning Act Fees be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the attached Schedule 'A' being the Town of Newmarket 2017 Planning Application Fees Schedule, be approved and adopted by by-law;

 

ii) AND THAT the fee adjustments come into full force and effect as of January 1, 2017.

p. 43

 

9.

Joint Central York Fire Services and Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2016-52 dated November 14, 2016 regarding 2017 User Fees and Charges - Fire Services.

 

The Fire Chief, the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Director of Financial Services recommend:

 

a) THAT Joint Central York Fire Services and Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2016-52 dated November 14, 2016 regarding 2017 User Fees and Charges - Fire Services be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the attached Schedule 'A', being the Town of Newmarket 2017 Fire Services Fees Schedule, be approved and adopted by by-law;

 

ii) AND THAT the fee adjustments come into full force and effect January 1, 2017.

p. 52

 

10.

Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2016-53 dated November 17, 2016 regarding 2017 Interim Appropriations.

 

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

 

a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2016-53 dated November 17, 2016 regarding 2017 Interim Appropriations be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT Council provide pre-budget approval for the capital projects in the attached list (Appendix A);

 

ii) AND THAT staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these recommendations.

p. 57

 

11.

Joint Corporate Services/Development and Infrastructure Services - Financial Services Report 2016-40 dated October 20, 2016 regarding Implementation of a Stormwater Charge. (Deferred from the Special Committee of the Whole meeting held on October 31, 2016)

 

The Commissioners of Corporate Services and Development and Infrastructure Services and the Director of Financial Services recommend:

 

a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2016-40 dated October 25, 2016 regarding implementation of a Stormwater Charge be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT Council adopt the Stormwater Managmeent Services Charge By-law;

 

ii) AND THAT staff recommend the 2017 Stormwater Rates be included with the 2017 User Fees and Charges By-law;

 

iii) AND THAT Council authorizes staff to execute the communication strategy.

p. 63

 

12.

Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2016-55 dated November 16, 2016 regarding 2017 Stormwater Rates.

 

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

 

a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2016-55 dated November 16, 2016 regarding 2017 Stormwater Rates be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the attached Schedule 'A' being the Town of Newmarket Stormwater Rates be approved and adopted by By-law;

 

ii) AND THAT the Stormwater Rates implementation come into full force and effects of January 1, 2017.

p. 85

 

13.

Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2016-21 dated November 7, 2016 regarding the 2017 Schedule of Meetings.

 

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

 

a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2016-21 dated November 7, 2016 regarding '2017 Schedule of Meetings' be received and the following recommendation be adopted:

 

i) THAT Council adopt the 2017 Schedule of Meetings attached as Appendix 'A'.

p. 90

 

14.

Corporate Services Report - Legislative and Legal Services Joint Report 2016-22 dated November 9, 2016 regarding 'Accountability and Transparency Measures'.

 

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

 

a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Legislative and Legal Services Joint Report 2016-22 dated November 9, 2016 regarding 'Accountability and Transparency Measures' be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

 

 

i) THAT By-law 2016-07, a by-law to Appoint a Municipal Ombudsman (ADR Chambers Inc.) for the Town of Newmarket and relevant local boards be repealed, effective January 9, 2017 as provided for in the contract;

 

ii) AND THAT By-law 2007-132, a by-law to appoint a Closed Meeting Investigator (Local Advisory Services Inc.) be repealed effective March 13, 2017 as provided for in the contract;

 

iii) AND THAT the Regional Clerk, the President of Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd. and the Provincial Ombudsman be notified of these recommendations once adopted.

p. 108

 

15.

Corporate Services - Legislative Services Report 2016-23 dated November 14, 2016 regarding the 2016 Status Update - 2013-2017 Multi-year Accessibility Plan.

 

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

 

a) THAT Corporate Services - Legislative Services Report 2016-23 dated November 14, 2016 regarding the 2016 Status Update - 2013-2017 Multi-year Accessibility Plan be received and the following recommendation be adopted: 

 

i) THAT the 2016 Status Update - 2013-2017 Multi-year Accessibility Plan, attached as Appendix 'A' be approved.

p. 136

 

16.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2016-33 dated November 28, 2016 regarding Application for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision - 281 Main Street North.

 

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

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2016-33 dated November 28, 2016 regarding Application for 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 19T-12N04, subject to the schedule of conditions set out in Attachment 4 - Appendix 'A' attached to and forming part of this report;

 

 

 

ii) AND THAT Council amend Zoning By-law 2010-40 for lands located at 281 Main Street North substantially in accordance with the draft Zoning By-law Amendment attached as Attachment 5 to this report and that staff be directed to prepare the necessary Zoning By-law Amendments including a Holding Provision (H) prefix as necessary;

 

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

p. 152

 

17.

Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services Report 2016-45 dated November 28, 2016 regarding Application for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - 400 Park Avenue (King George School), 405/407 Botsford Street.

 

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 2016-45 dated November 28, 2016 regarding Application for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the Application for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment as submitted by Rose Park Avenue for lands municipally known as 400 Park Avenue, 405 and 407 Botsford Street be referred to a public meeting;

 

ii) AND THAT following the public meeting, issues identified in this report, together with comments of the public, Committee and those received through the agency and departmental circulation of the application, be addressed by staff in a comprehensive report to the Committee of the Whole, if required;

 

iii) AND THAT Ms. Lucila Sandoval, Groundswell Urban Planning, 30 West Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3K1 be notified of this action.

p. 170

 

18.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2016-54 dated November 28, 2016 regarding 'Public Consultation and Support Plan - Transportation Services Update'   

(Deferred from the November 7, 2016 Committee of the Whole meeting)

 

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

 

 

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2016-54 dated November 28, 2016 regarding 'Public Consultation and Support Plan - Transportation Services Update' be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the Public Consultation and Support Plan as outlined in Appendix A be adopted for use starting January 1, 2017;

 

ii) AND THAT the Public Consultation and Support Plan be reviewed both internally and by the public throughout 2017 for improvements for 2018, if necessary.

p. 180

 

19.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2016-50 dated November 11, 2016 regarding 'Alex Doner 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 Service 2016-50 dated November 11, 2016 regarding 'Alex Doner Drive Parking Review' be received and the following recommendation be adopted:

 

i) THAT the existing parking restrictions remain as they are.

p. 187

 

20.

Planning and Building Services Information Report 2016-44 dated November 2, 2016 regarding Ontario Municipal Board Review.

 

(Councillor Bisanz requested this item be placed on the agenda)

p. 190

 

21.

Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Minutes of October 18, 2016.

 

The Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management recommends:

 

a) THAT the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Minutes of October 18, 2016 be received.

p. 196

 

22.

Newmarket Public Library Board Minutes of October 19, 2016.

 

The Newmarket Public Library Board recommends:

 

a) THAT the Newmarket Public Library Board Minutes of October 19, 2016 be received.

p. 202

23.

Correspondence dated November 16, 2016 from Mr. Mark Koning, Communications and Administration Coordinator, AIDS Committee of York Region requesting that December 1, 2016 be proclaimed 'World Aids Day'.

(Please note that the proclamation will be advertised prior to formal adoption by Council due to the timing of the event)

 

Recommendations:

 

a) THAT the correspondence from Mr. Mark Koning, AIDS Committee of York Region be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim December 1, 2016 as 'World Aids Day';

 

ii) AND THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and on the Town's website www.newmarket.ca

p. 206

 

Action Items

 

Reports by Regional Representatives

 

Notices of Motion

 

Motions

 

Closed Session (if required)

 

 

The Closed Session Agenda and Reports will be circulated under separate cover (Goldenrod).

 

24.

Confidential Corporate Services - Legal Services Information Report 2016-13 dated November 18, 2016 regarding 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 with respect to Corporate Services Report - Legislative and Legal Services Joint Report 2016-22 dated November 9, 2016 - 'Accountability and Transparency Measures'   and Item 14 of Committee of the Whole agenda of November 28, 2016.

 

 

25.

A proposed or pending acquisition and disposition of land by the municipality as per Section 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001. (Ward 5) (if required)

 

 

New Business

 

7:00 p.m. - Continuation of Committee of the Whole

 

26.

The Senior Planner - Community Planning to provide a PowerPoint presentation overview of Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services Report 2016-25 dated November 28, 2016. (PowerPoint Presentation to be provided at meeting)

 

Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services Report 2016-25 dated November 28, 2016 regarding Application for Zoning By-law Amendment - 178, 180, 184, 188, 190 and 194 Main Street - Main Street Clock 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 2016-25 dated November 28, 2016 regarding Application for Zoning By-law Amendment be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the Application for Zoning By-law Amendment, as re-submitted by Main Street Clock Inc. for lands being located at the southwest corner of Main Street South and Park Avenue, municipally known as 178, 180, 184, 188, 190 and 194 Main Street be approved subject to the following recommendations:

 

ii) THAT the implementing by-law restrict the height of development fronting on Main Street to 5 storeys including step backs and restrict the height of development on Park Avenue to 7 storeys including step backs;

 

iii) AND THAT Mr. Chris Bobyk, The Forrest Group, 590 Alden Road, Suite 211, Markham, ON L3R 8M2 be notified of this action.

p. 208

 

Addendum (Additions and Corrections)

 

27.

List of Outstanding Matters.

 

Recommendation:

 

a) THAT the list of Outstanding Matters be received.

p. 242

 

28.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2016-47 dated November 28, 2016 regarding Ontario Municipal Board Review - Analysis. (Related to Item 20)

 

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

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2016-47 dated November 28, 2016 regarding Ontario Municipal Board Review - Analysis be received and the following recommendation be adopted:

 

i) THAT Council direct staff to submit Report 2016-47 and Information Report 2016-44 to the Province of Ontario as the Town of Newmarket's comments on the Ontario Municipal Board Review.

p. 246

 

29.

ADR Chambers 2016 Annual Report.  (Related to Item 14)

 

Recommendation:

 

a) THAT the ADR Chambers 2016 Annual Report be received.

p. 251

 

30.

Ms. Colleen Forrest to address the Committee regarding Main Street Clock Inc. (Related to Items 3 and 26)

p. 261

 

31.

Mr. John Heckbert to address the Committee regarding Main Street Clock Inc. (Related to Item 26)

 

 

32.

Ms. Ann Campbell on behalf of Ms. Julie Cochrane to address the Committee regarding Main Street Clock Inc.  (Related to Item 26)

p. 262

 

33.

Mr. Gordon Prentice to address the Committee regarding Main Street Clock Inc. (Related to Item 26)

p. 263

 

34.

Mr. Glenn Wilson to address the Committee regarding Main Street Clock Inc. (Related to Item 26)

p. 264

 

35.

Ms. Jone Wright to address the Committee regarding Main Street Clock Inc. (Related to Item 26)

p. 265

 

36.

Mr. David Hunter to address the Committee regarding Main Street Clock Inc. (Related to Item 26)

p. 266

 

37.

Ms. Margaret Davis to address the Committee regarding Main Street Clock Inc. (Related to Item 26)

p. 267

 

38.

Mr. Gerald Fox to address the Committee regarding Main Street Clock Inc. (Related to Item 26)

p. 268

39.

Mr. Chris Howie to address the Committee regarding Main Street Clock Inc. (Related to Item 26)

p. 269

 

40.

Mr. Siegfried Wall to address the Committee regarding Main Street Clock Inc. (Related to Item 26)

p. 270

 

41.

Mr. Ted Heald to address the Committee regarding Main Street Clock Inc. (Related to Item 26)

p. 271

 

42.

Ms. Tracee Chambers, Mr. Ron Eibel and Mr. Darryl Wolk to address the Committee regarding Main Street Clock Inc. (Related to Item 26)

p. 272

 

43.

Mr. Bill Wolske to address the Committee regarding Main Street Clock Inc. (Related to Item 26)

p. 273

 

44.

Mr. Dave Peters, Newmarket Chamber of Commerce to address the Committee regarding Main Street Clock Inc. (Related to Item 26)

p. 274

 

45.

Ms. Elaine Adam to address the Committee regarding Main Street Clock Inc. (Related to Item 26)

p. 275

 

46.

Ms. Jude Lauzon to address the Committee regarding Main Street Clock Inc. (Related to Item 26)

p. 276

 

47.

Ms. Anne Martin to address the Committee regarding Main Street Clock Inc. (Related to Item 26)

p. 277

 

48.

Correspondence dated November 25, 2016 from Mr. Greg King regarding Main Street Clock Inc. (Related to Item 26)

p. 278

 

49.

Correspondence dated November 24, 2016 from Ms. Patricia Montgomery regarding Main Street Clock Inc. (Related to Item 26)

p. 279

 

50.

Correspondence dated November 24, 2016 from Mr. Ted Bomers regarding Main Street Clock Inc. (Related to Item 26)

p. 281

 

51.

Correspondence dated November 27, 2016 from Mr. George Smith regarding Main Street Clock Inc. (Related to Item 26)

p. 282

 

52.

Correspondence dated November 25, 2016 from Mr. Kenneth Hill, Hill Hunter, Losell, Law Firm regarding Main Street Clock Inc. (Related to Item 26)

p. 284

 

Adjournment

 

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