Town of Newmarket
Agenda
Council - Electronic

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, August 31, 2020
Time:	1:00 P.m. - 5:00 P.m.
Location:	Streamed live from the Municipal Offices 395 Mulock Drive Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7

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1.

Public Notices

At this time, the Municipal Offices remain closed to the public. This meeting will be streamed live at newmarket.ca/meetings.

Public Input

Individuals who wish to submit input to Council in relation to an item on this agenda have the following options available.

• Email your correspondence to [e-mail] by end of day on Sunday, August 30, 2020. Written correspondence received by this date will form part of the public record; or,
• Make a live remote deputation by joining the virtual meeting using the Town's videoconferencing software and verbally provide your comments over video or telephone. To select this option, you are strongly encouraged to pre-register by emailing your request and contact information to [e-mail].

2.

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

Note: Additional items are marked by an asterisk*.

3.

Conflict of Interest Declarations

4.

Public Hearing Matter(s)

How to get involved with planning applications (items 4.1 & 4.2)

Newmarket Council will not be making any final decisions at this meeting in relation to items 4.1 and 4.2, all written and verbal comments will be given to Planning staff to consider in a future report. A report will then be provided to Council at a future Committee of the Whole or Council Meeting.

Residents are encouraged to get involved in the public planning process by submitting written comments or participating in a live deputation through video conferencing during the meeting. To learn more about how to get involved, please email [e-mail] and include your contact information (name and phone number).

4.1

849 Gorham Street - Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment

Note: This Item was deferred from the Council - Electronic meeting of July 27, 2020. John Buckley and Aaron Gillard of LARKIN+ Land Use Planners will be in attendance to provide a presentation on this matter.
The Notice of Statutory Public Meeting has been attached for information purposes only.

4.1.1

Remote Deputation - Katherine Whewell 

4.1.2

Correspondence - Patrick Monks

4.1.3

Correspondence - Stephen King

4.1.4

Correspondence - Janet Caverly

4.1.5

Correspondence - Gerald Fox

4.1.6

Correspondence - Donna and Steve MacDonald

4.1.7

Correspondence - Colleen Harack

4.1.8

Correspondence - Doug Selwood

4.1.9

Correspondence - Helen Thorne

4.1.10

Correspondence - Cindy Bomers

4.1.11

Correspondence - Lionel Franklin

4.1.12

Petition submitted by Ted Bomers

4.1.13

Correspondence - Ted Bomers

4.1.14

Correspondence - Rifang Zou & Jingjing Sun

4.2

Established Neighbourhoods Compatibility Study - Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments 

Note: Blair Scorgie, SvN will be in attendance to provide a presentation on this matter.
The Notice of Statutory Public Meeting has been attached for information purposes only.

5.

Presentations & Recognitions

6.

Deputations

6.1

Remote Deputation regarding Update on the Mulock Station Area Secondary Plan

Note: Brad Rogers, Groundswell Urban Planners Inc. will be in attendance to provide a deputation on this matter, on behalf of Marcel Algeieri, President of Newmarket Volvo. This item is related to Item 9.2.10.

• 1. That the remote deputation provided by Brad Rogers, Groundswell Urban Planners Inc. on behalf of Marcel Algeieri, President of Newmarket Volvo, regarding the Update to the Mulock Secondary Plan be received. 

7.

Minutes

7.1

Council - Electronic Meeting Minutes of July 27, 2020

• 1. That the Council - Electronic Meeting Minutes of July 27, 2020 be approved.

8.

Reports by Regional Representatives

9.

Consent Items and Recommendations from Committees 

9.1

Council Workshop - Electronic Meeting Minutes of August 25, 2020

Note: This meeting included a presentation entitled Towards Racial Equity: Understanding Anti-Black Racism in Canada.

• 1. That the Council Workshop - Electronic Meeting Minutes of August 25, 2020 be received.

9.2

Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting Minutes of August 24, 2020

• 1. That the Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting Minutes of August 24, 2020 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted.

9.2.1

Presentation - York Region’s Transportation Services Department - Yonge Street Project

• 1. That the presentation provided by Jamal Ahmed, Project Manager, Capital Planning and Delivery, Transportation Services of York Region regarding the Yonge Street Project be received. 

9.2.2

Presentation - Lake Simcoe Regional Conservation Authority - 2020 Budget Companion

• 1. That the presentation provided by Mike Walters, Chief Administrative Officer, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) regarding the LSRCA 2020 Budget Companion be received. 

9.2.3

Presentation - Downtown Parking Review

Note: See sub-item 9.2.6 below.

9.2.4

Remote Deputation regarding Businesses Accepting Cash in Newmarket

• 1. That the remote deputation provided by Lynn Rae regarding businesses accepting cash in Newmarket be received. 

9.2.5

Remote Deputation regarding International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Definition on Antisemitism

Note: See sub-item 9.2.11 below.

9.2.6

Downtown Parking Review

• 1. That Council endorse option #1 (St. Paul’s).
  2. That the presentation provided by the Director of Innovation and Strategic Initiatives regarding Downtown Parking Review be received, and the report entitled Downtown Parking Review – Analysis of Joint BIA/Town Task Force Workshop dated August 24, 2020 be received; and,
  3. That Council endorse options #2 (Darcy St.), #3 (additional currently unmarked parking spots on Main Street), #7(sharing agreements) for immediate action, and that Council direct staff to advance #5(Cedar St.), #8 (449 Eagle- Habitat House), #9 (AOK) as part of the 2021 or 2022 budget process; and,
  4. That Council direct staff to issue a non-binding RFP for additional spaces behind Cachet and be presented as part of the 2021 or 2022 budget process; and,
  5. That Staff be directed to leave 30 minute parking on Main Street in place and provide regular enforcement of 30 minute parking maximum. Also that staff be directed to review the 30 minute parking on Main Street including feedback from the BIA to be brought back to Council in the first quarter of 2021 for consideration; and,
  6. That Council approve, in principle, staff developing strategies related to By-laws, loading zones, and special events for future Council consideration; and,
  7. That Council direct staff to present a report on parking wayfinding in the downtown area for Council consideration in Q2 2021; and,
  8. That Council direct staff to formally begin a process to evaluate the potential benefits and challenges related to moving the Tennis facilities in River walk Commons area to a new location and expand parking on site either through surface, underground, or co-development.

9.2.7

2020 Budget Reconciliation

• 1. That the report entitled 2020 Budget Reconciliation dated August 24, 2020 be received; and,
  2. That the 2020 Budget Reconciliation be approved; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.2.8

Amended Tax Rate By-law

• 1. That the report entitled Amended Tax Rate By-law dated August 24, 2020 be received; and,
  2. That the amended by-law be enacted; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to remit the referenced amount to the Regional Municipality of York.

9.2.9

Second Quarterly Update to the Outstanding Matters List for 2020

• 1. That the report entitled Second Quarterly Update to the Outstanding Matters List for 2020 dated August 24, 2020 be received; and,
  2. That Council adopt the updated Outstanding Matters List; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.2.10

Update on Mulock Station Area Secondary Plan

• 1. That the report entitled Update on the Mulock Station Area Secondary Plan dated August 24, 2020 be received; and,
  2. That the report entitled Update on the Mulock Station Area Secondary Plan be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of York as input to York Region’s Municipal Comprehensive Review, including but not limited to a request that York Region align the Mulock GO major transit station area boundary with the proposed Mulock Station Area Secondary Plan boundary, and the submission of the proposed density to assist York Region’s Land Needs Assessment; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.2.11

International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Definition on Antisemitism

• Whereas the Town of Newmarket has established diversity and inclusivity as a strategic priority for the Town at Council; and,

  Whereas, in February 2019, the Inclusion Charter for York Region was endorsed as a community initiative, bringing together businesses, community organizations, municipalities, police services, hospitals, school boards, conservation authorities and agencies who share a vision to foster a welcoming and inclusive community; and,

  Whereas, we have a shared responsibility to stop antisemitism in all its forms through education and public consciousness as antisemitic demonstrations continue to threaten communities and undermine democracy; and,

  Whereas, the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) is an intergovernmental organization founded in 1998 that consists of 34 countries, including Canada, each of whom recognizes that international coordination is needed to combat antisemitism; and,

  Whereas, six per cent of York Region residents identify themselves as Jewish, which is a higher representation than Canada and Ontario; and,

  Whereas, on February 27, 2020, Bill 168, the Combating Antisemitism Act which directly mentions IHRA, unanimously passed a second reading in the Ontario legislature with all-party support; and,

  Whereas, the Town of Newmarket is enriched by its active and engaged Jewish and Israeli residents.

  Therefore Be It Resolved by the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket as follows:

  1. That the Remote Deputation regarding International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) Definition on Antisemitism provided by Jason Grossman be received; and,
  2. That Council adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism as adopted at the IHRA plenary on May 26, 2016 as follows:
     “Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities”; and, 
  3. That all York Region municipalities as well as the Chair of the province of Ontario’s Standing Committee on Justice Policy be advised of this resolution.

9.2.12

Financial Update

• 1. That this report entitled Financial Update Staff Report to Council be received; and,
  2. That staff be directed to provide an update on the projected impact of the pandemic on the Town when more information becomes available; and,
  3. That changes to the 2020 capital program, and additions to the 2021 capital spending authority be made as detailed in this report; and,
  4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.2.12.1

Correspondence - Kathy (Toth) Kumpula, President, Newmarket Taxpayers Advocacy Group

• 1. That the Correspondence from Kathy (Toth) Kumpula, President, Newmarket Taxpayers Advocacy Group regarding the Financial Update be received.

9.2.13

Water Metering Data Solution

• 1. That the report entitled Metering Data Solution dated August 24, 2020 be received; and,
  2. That a non-competitive acquisition for a metering data solution from Savage Data Systems in the amount of $60,000.00 per year, for a term of two years, plus two additional optional, one year terms be approved; and,
  3. That the Director of Financial Services and Manager of Procurement be authorized to execute any agreements; and,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.2.14

Audit Committee Minutes of January 27, 2020

• 1. That the Audit Committee Minutes of January 27, 2020 be received.

10.

By-laws

2020-47 A By-law to amend By-law 2020-34 being a By-law to Provide For The Levy And Collection Of The Sums Required By The Corporation Of The Town Of Newmarket For 2020 And To Provide For The Mailing Of Notices Requisitioning The Payment Of Taxes For 2020.

• 1. That By-law 2020-47 be enacted.

11.

Notices of Motions

12.

Motions Where Notice has Already been Provided

13.

New Business

14.

Closed Session (if required)

14.1

Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of August 24, 2020

• 1. That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of August 24, 2020 be approved. 

15.

Confirmatory By-law

2020-48 A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the August 31, 2020 Council Meeting

• 1. That By-law 2020-48 be enacted.

16.

Adjournment