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

 

1.

WITHDRAWN - Mr. Gary Worters to address the Committee regarding fundraising for new dog park.

p. 1

 

2.

Ms. Debra Scott, Newmarket Chamber of Commerce to address the Committee regarding Council Strategic Priorities - Economic Development.

p. 2

 

3.

Mr. Jim Bruzzese, BMA Management Consulting Inc. to address the Committee with a PowerPoint presentation regarding Building Permit Fee Review. (Related to Item 11)

p. 3

 

Correspondence & Petitions

 

Consent Items (Items # 4 to 19, 25, 26)

 

4.

Correspondence dated September 3, 2015 from Ms. Jo-Anne St. Godard, Executive Director, Recycling Council of Ontario requesting proclamation of October 19 to 25, 2015 as 'Waste Reduction Week'.

 

Recommendations:

 

a) THAT the correspondence from Ms. Jo-Anne St. Godard, Executive Director, Recycling Council of Ontario be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim October 19 to 25, 2015 as 'Waste Reduction Week';

 

 

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

p. 22

 

5.

Correspondence dated September 9, 2015 from Chief Ian Laing, Central York Fire Services requesting proclamation of October 4 to 10, 2015 as 'Fire Prevention Week'.

 

Recommendations:

 

a) THAT the correspondence from Chief Ian Laing, Central York Fire Services be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim October 4 to 10, 2015 as 'Fire Prevention Week';

 

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

p. 25

 

6.

Correspondence dated September 9, 2015 from Ms. Laura Bradford, Senior Mediator/Parenting Coordinator, Summit Mediation requesting proclamation of November 23 to 27, 2015 as 'Family Dispute Resolution Week'.

 

Recommendations:

 

a) THAT the correspondence from Ms. Laura Bradford, Summit Mediation be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim November 23 to 27, 2015 as 'Family Dispute Resolution Week';

 

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

p. 26

 

7.

Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes of June 18, 2015.

 

The Accessibility Advisory Committee recommends:

 

a) THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes of June 18, 2015 be received.

p. 29

 

8.

Newmarket Downtown Development Sub-Committee Minutes of June 26, 2015.

 

The Newmarket Downtown Development Sub-Committee recommends:

 

a) THAT the Newmarket Downtown Development Sub-Committee Minutes of June 26, 2015 be received.

p. 34

 

9.

Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Minutes of July 21, 2015.

 

The Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Minutes of July 21, 2015 be received.

p. 38

 

10.

Correspondence received June 25, 2015 from Mr. Athol Hart regarding Town Crier representation.

 

Recommendation:

 

a) THAT the correspondence received June 25, 2015 from Mr. Athol Hart regarding Town Crier representation be received and referred to staff to organize a Town Crier competition at a future event.

p. 43

 

11.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2015-01 dated September 14, 2015 regarding Building Permit Fees Report and Building By-law.

 

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 2015-01 dated September 14, 2015 regarding Building Permit Fees Report and Building By-law be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT Committee direct staff to hold a public meeting in accordance with the Building Code Act and regulations for proposed changes to Building Permit fees collected under the Act;

 

ii) AND THAT notice be given to such persons as may be prescribed in the Building Code Act;

 

iii) AND THAT following the public meeting, the Building By-law and associated permit fee schedule be brought back to Council for adoption with an implementation date in January 2016;

 

iv) AND THAT the Building Permit Stabilization Reserve target range be established at 150% - 200% of the total operating expenditures which is consistent with industry practice;

v) AND THAT a DAAP Cost Recovery review as recommended by BMA Management Consulting Inc. be undertaken;

 

vi) AND THAT the cost of the DAAP Cost Recovery review be funded by the Building Permit Reserve.

p. 50

 

12.

Development and Infrastructure Services Commission Report 2015-53 dated September 8, 2015 regarding Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program.

 

The Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services recommends:

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Commission Report 2015-53 dated September 8, 2015 regarding the Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT Council endorse the proposed cycling infrastructure project as identified in the attached Schedule 'A' - Newmarket East-West Bikeway Map to enable staff to continue with an application for partial funding of the project through the Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program (OMCIP);

 

ii) AND THAT Council pre-approve the allocation of $325,000 from the development charges capital fund over the 2016 and 2017 budgets.

p. 72

 

13.

Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services - Planning Report 2015-38 dated September 17, 2015 regarding Public Meeting notification sign requirements.

 

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 2015-38 dated September 17, 2015 regarding changing the requirements for Public Meeting notification signs be received and the following recommendation be adopted:

 

i) THAT the requirements for Public Meeting notification signs be changed such that the wording is simpler and a map and/or drawing of the proposed development be included on the sign.

p. 77

 

14.

Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services - Planning Report 2015-39 dated September 17, 2015 regarding Parking and Storage of Recreational Vehicles in Residential Zones.

 

 

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 2015-39 dated September 17, 2015 regarding parking and storage of recreational vehicles in residential zones be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT Council authorize a Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the zoning provisions for the parking and storing of recreational vehicles on a driveway from 72 hours per month to 4 calendar days per month as outlined in the attached draft by-law;

 

ii) AND THAT staff bring forward the by-law to the next Council meeting;

 

iii) AND THAT Laurie Smith of 371 Burford Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 6P9 be notified by the Clerk of this action;

 

iv) AND THAT Laura and Mike Kyte of 367 Burford Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 6P9 be notified by the Clerk f this action.

p. 86

 

15.

Corporate Services - Legislative Services 2015-12 dated September 10, 2015 regarding Public Records Access Improvements.

 

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

 

a) THAT Corporate Services - Legislative Services Report 2015-12 dated September 10, 2015 regarding 'Public Records Access Improvements' be received and the following recommendation be adopted:

 

i) THAT the Routine Disclosure of Records Policy CORP.1-09 (attached as Appendix A) be approved.

p. 96

 

16.

Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2015-13 dated September 16, 2015 regarding vivaNext D1 Project (Noise By-law Exemption)

 

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

 

a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2015-13 dated September 16, 2015 regarding vivaNext D1 Project Request for Exemption from the Noise By-law be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the request from Kiewit EllisDon for a noise exemption to perform necessary works for the vivaNext D1 project between the hours of 10:00 p.m.to 7:00 a.m. from December 25, 2015 until December 25, 2016 be approved;

 

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. 116

 

17.

Joint Office of the CAO - Strategic Initiatives and Corporate Services Commission - Legislative Services Report 2015-10 dated September 3, 2015 regarding Corporate Policy Approval Authority Framework.

 

The Chief Administrative Officer, the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Director of Legislative Services recommend:

 

a) THAT Office of the CAO - Strategic Initiatives and Corporate Services Commission - Legislative Services Report 2015-10 dated September 3, 2015 regarding 'Corporate Policy Approval Framework' be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT Council adopt Corporate Policy CAO.1-06 'Corporate Policy Approval Authority Framework' attached as Appendix 'A';

 

ii) AND THAT the delegation by-law be updated to reflect these items of delegated authority.

p. 119

 

18.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2015-47 dated August 6, 2015 regarding Patti McCulloch Way - Parking Restrictions. (Deferred from the August 31, 2015 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 2015-47 dated August 6, 2015 regarding Patti McCulloch Way - Parking Restrictions be received and the following recommendation be adopted:

 

i) THAT no additional parking restrictions be implemented on Patti McCulloch Way.

p. 139

 

19.

List of Outstanding Matters.

 

Recommendation:

 

a) THAT the list of Outstanding Matters be received.

p. 141

 

Action Items

 

20.

Corporate Services Commission Report - Legislative Services 2015-11 dated September 3, 2015 regarding 'Housekeeping Matters: Regular Meeting Schedule, Procedure By-law and Municipal Flag Policy'.

 

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

 

a) THAT Corporate Services Commission Report - Legislative Services 2015-11 dated September 3, 2015 regarding the 'Housekeeping Matters:  Regular Meeting Schedule, Procedure By-law and Municipal Flag Policy' be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT Council determine whether regular Committee of the Whole and Council meetings will be scheduled on Tuesdays effective November, 2015;

 

ii) AND THAT Council adopt the recommended housekeeping amendments to the Procedure By-law (By-law 2013-46) outlined in Appendix A;

 

iii) AND THAT Council provide direction on the options related to deputations outlined in Appendix B;

 

iv) AND THAT Council adopt the recommended housekeeping amendments to the Municipal Flag Policy outlined in Appendix C in highlight.

p. 146

 

Reports by Regional Representatives

 

Motions

 

21.

Councillor Kerwin - THAT staff be directed to report back within 120 days on the potential of demolishing the Old Fire Hall at 140 Main Street South with the intent to repurpose it as a parking lot that would be in keeping with the downtown area.

p. 171

 

Notices of Motion

 

New Business

 

 

 

 

Closed Session

 

 

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

 

22.

Corporate Services (Legal Services) (Closed Session) Report 2015-07 dated September 8, 2015 regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board as per Section 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001. (Ward 5 - Proposed land exchange between the Town of Newmarket and the Regional Municipality of York)

 

 

23.

Joint CAO/Commissioners of Community Services, Corporate Services and Development and Infrastructure Services (Closed Session) Report 2015-54 and related presentation regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board as per Section 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001. (Ward 3)

 

 

Public Hearing Matters

 

24.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services Report 2015-35 and related Council Extract, Public Meeting Notice regarding a Proposed Official Plan, Zoning By-law Amendment and Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision - 16920 and 16860 Leslie Street.

p. 172

 

Addendum (Additions and Corrections)

 

1a.

Item 1 Deputation by Mr. Gary Worters - WITHDRAWN

 

 

2a.

PowerPoint Presentation by Ms. Debra Scott, Newmarket Chamber of Commerce regarding Council Strategic Priorities - Economic Development. (Related to Item 2)

p. 183

 

3a.

Building Permit Fee Review Report - BMA Management Consulting Inc. (Related to Items 3 and 11)

p. 189

 

10a.

Mr. Athol Hart to address the Committee regarding Town Crier. (Related to Item 10)

p. 218

 

12a.

Mr. Paul Jolie to address the Committee regarding Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure (Related to Item 12)

p. 219

 

12b.

Ms. Laurie Smith to address the Committee regarding By-law with respect to Parking and Storage of Recreational Vehicles in Residential Zones. (Related to Item 14)

p. 220

12c.

Mr. Mike Hodge to address the Committee of the Whole regarding Parking and Storage of Recreational Vehicles in Residential Zones. (Related to Item 14)

p. 221

 

24a.

PowerPoint Presentation by Ms. Diane Humeniuk, Bogart Mill Development Committee regarding Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2015-35 regarding 16920 and 16860 Leslie Street. (Related to Item 24; 7:00 p.m. Public Meeting)

p. 222

 

25.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - PWS 2015-55 dated September 18, 2015 regarding Snow Storage Alternative Update.  

 

The Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services and the Director of Public Works Services recommend:

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report Public Works Services - PWS 2015-55 dated September 18, 2015 regarding Snow Storage Alternative Update be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT staff continue to work with the private land owners and York Region to finalize arrangements for snow storage for the 2015/2016 winter season;

 

ii) AND THAT staff include any estimated additional cost for alternative snow storage in the 2016 draft budget proposal, if required;

 

iii) AND THAT staff be authorized to execute required agreements for temporary storage of snow for the 2015/2016 and subsequent winter seasons if required, as described.

p. 268

 

26.

Community Services - Recreation and Culture Report 2015-28 dated September 16, 2015 regarding Hollingsworth Arena Replacement Follow-Up.

 

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

 

a) THAT Community Services - Recreation and Culture Report 2015-28 dated September 16, 2015 regarding Hollingsworth Arena Replacement Follow-Up be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

1. THAT staff work with Pickering College to:

 

i) Finalize an agreement subject to Council approval with respect to capital and operating costs regarding a replacement arena at Pickering College;

 

 

ii) Bring back a professionally prepared project estimate and recommended capital and operating agreement to Council for review within the next 45 days;

 

2. AND THAT in the event negotiations with Pickering College do not advance to the point of recommending an agreement that staff:

 

i) Commission a professionally prepared architects' project costing with respect to the construction of a third ice pad at the Ray Twinney Complex;

 

ii) Develop a capital and operating forecast regarding a new ice pad at the Ray Twinney Complex;

 

iii) Bring back 2i) and 2ii) to Council for review within the next 60 days;

 

3. AND THAT staff initiate a public process addressing a replacement arena and proposed disposition of land at Hollingsworth Arena.

p. 277

 

Adjournment