OPEN FORUM 6:45 P

The meeting of the Committee of the Whole was held on Monday, June 16, 2014 in Council Chambers, 395 Mulock Drive, Newmarket.

 

Members Present:

Mayor Van Bynen

Regional Councillor Taylor 

Councillor Vegh

Councillor Kerwin

Councillor Twinney (1:30 to 3:55 p.m.) (7:00 to 9:43 p.m.)

Councillor Hempen

Councillor Sponga

Councillor Di Muccio

Councillor Emanuel

 

 

Staff Present:

R. N. Shelton, Chief Administrative Officer

R. Prentice, Commissioner of Development & Infrastructure Services

I. McDougall, Commissioner of Community Services

A. Moore, Commissioner of Corporate Services

E. Armchuck, Director of Legal Services/Municipal Solicitor

R. Nethery, Director of Planning and Building Services

M. Mayes, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer

C. Service, Director of Recreation and Culture

R. Prudhomme, Director of Engineering Services

K. Reynar, Associate Solicitor

J. Unger, Assistant Director of Planning 

C. Kallio, Economic Development Officer  

A. Brouwer, Director of Legislative Services/Town Clerk

L. Lyons, Deputy Clerk

J. Patel, Project Support Business Analyst

C. Finnerty, Council/Committee Coordinator

L. Moor, Council/Committee Coordinator

 

Mayor Van Bynen in the Chair.

 

The meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

 

 

Councillor Sponga requested that Mr. Bob Kwapis be afforded a deputation opportunity with respect to Items 16 and 17 of the agenda being Development and Infrastructure Services Report – Engineering Services 2014-32 regarding Town-Wide Traffic Mitigation Strategy and Development and Infrastructure Services Report – Engineering Services 2014-37 regarding Queen/Parkview – All Way Stop Review Update.  He also forwarded e-mail correspondence from Ms. Nancy Fish dated June 16, 2014 related to Item 16 of the agenda dealing with the Town-Wide Traffic Mitigation Strategy.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Kerwin

 

Seconded by: Councillor Emanuel

 

 

THAT the items listed on the agenda as addendum items and the request for deputation status by Mr. Bob Kwapis be included.

 

 

   Carried

 

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

 

 

Regional Councillor Taylor declared a conflict in Item 37 being Development and Infrastructure Services Report – Planning and Building Services 2014-28 regarding the Municipal Register of Non-Designated Heritage Properties as he is the owner of a building on the register.  He advised he would not take part in the discussion or voting on this matter.

 

Presentations & Recognitions

 

1.

Mr. Mike Walters, General Manager, Watershed Management, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority addressed the Committee with a PowerPoint presentation regarding Rainscaping Program.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Sponga

 

Seconded by: Councillor Emanuel

 

 

THAT the PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Mike Walters, General Manager, Watershed Management, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority regarding the Rainscaping Program be received.

 

Carried

 

 

 

Deputations

 

2.

Ms Helena Grdadolnik, Workshop Architecture Inc. addressed the Committee regarding the Public Art Plan and Policy.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Kerwin

 

Seconded by: Councillor Sponga

 

 

THAT the PowerPoint presentation by Ms Helena Grdadolnik, Workshop Architecture Inc. regarding the Public Art Plan and Policy be received; and the guiding principles of the Policy include artwork adjudication deemed generally acceptable by the community.

 

Carried

 

3.

Community Services – Recreation and Culture and Development and Infrastructure Services – Planning Joint Report 2014-17 dated May 30, 2014 regarding the Public Art Plan and Policy.

 

An additional recommendation was added as follows:

 

 ‘x) AND THAT any pieces of art are deemed to be acceptable to all members of the community.’ 

 

Moved by:      Councillor Emanuel

 

Seconded by: Councillor Vegh

 

 

a)  THAT Joint Community Services - Recreation and Culture, Development and Infrastructure Services Planning Report 2014-17 dated May 30, 2014 regarding a Public Art Plan and Policy for the Town of Newmarket be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the Town of Newmarket Public Art Plan and Policy be approved;

 

ii) AND THAT the vision, objectives and guiding principles for the Public Art Program be approved as outlined in the Public Art Plan and Policy;

 

iii) AND THAT the definition of public art including the criteria, inclusions and exclusions be approved as outlined in the Public Art Policy;

 

iv) AND THAT the public art site selection criteria and the 14 priority sites for public art be approved;

 

 

v) AND THAT the roles of Council and staff be approved as outlined in the Public Art Plan and Policy;

 

vi) AND That the acquisition process as outlined in the Public Art Policy which includes adjudication from a qualified Art Selection Committee be approved;

 

vii) AND THAT the donation process as outlined in the Public Art Policy which includes adjudication from a qualified Art Selection Committee be approved;

 

viii) AND THAT the maintenance and conservation process for Newmarket's Civic Public Art Inventory be approved as stated in the Public Art Policy;

 

ix) AND THAT the de-accessioning and disposal process for Newmarket's Civic Public Art Inventory as outlined in the Public Art Policy be approved;

 

x) AND THAT any pieces of art are deemed to be acceptable to all members of the community. 

 

4.

The deputation by Mr. Attila Vinczer was withdrawn.

 

5.

Mr. Bob Kwapis addressed the Committee with respect to Development and Infrastructure Services Report – Engineering Services 2014-32 dated June 16, 2014 regarding Town-Wide Traffic Mitigation Strategy and advised of his support of the recommendations contained therein. 

 

Moved by:      Councillor Sponga

 

Seconded by: Councillor Vegh

 

 

THAT the deputation by Mr. Bob Kwapis regarding his support of the recommendations contained within Development and Infrastructure Services Report – Engineering Services 2014-32 dated June 16, 2014 regarding Town-Wide Traffic Mitigation Strategy and the e-mail correspondence by Ms. Nancy Fish dated June 16, 2014 be received. 

 

 Carried

 

6.

Mr. Bob Kwapis addressed the Committee with respect to Development and Infrastructure Services Report – Engineering Services 2014-37 dated June 16, 2014 regarding Queen/Parkview – All Way Stop Review Update and advised of his support of the recommendations contained therein.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved by:      Councillor Sponga

 

Seconded by: Councillor Kerwin

 

 

THAT the deputation by Mr. Bob Kwapis regarding his support of the recommendations contained within Development and Infrastructure Services Report – Engineering Services 2014-37 dated June 16, 2014 regarding Queen/Parkview – All Way Stop Review Update be received. 

 

  Carried

 

7.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Service 2014-32 dated June 16, 2014 regarding Town-Wide Traffic Mitigation Strategy.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Sponga

 

Seconded by: Councillor Kerwin

 

 

THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2014-32 dated June 16, 2014 regarding Town-Wide Traffic Mitigation Strategy be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT Town Council support the concept of a Traffic Mitigation Strategy;

 

ii) AND THAT Town Council adopt in principle the contents of the Traffic Calming Policy as noted in the report, subject to Corporate Policy Review;

 

iii) AND THAT a public consultation process be conducted prior to presenting the final draft of the Traffic Calming Policy to Council for review and approval;

 

iv) AND THAT all other related approved Policies and By-laws, such as the Parking and Transportation Management Policies, be amended to reflect the approved Traffic Calming Policy;

 

v) AND THAT temporary speed humps not be installed on Millard Avenue;

 

vi) AND THAT, since traffic safety is the top priority identified by Newmarket residents in previous Community Satisfaction Surveys, and since requests by the community requiring action by the Town to address traffic safety concerns have increased significantly and will continue to increase into the future, additional resources to support traffic safety programs be considered in the 2015 budget process. 

 

Carried

 

 

8.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2014-37 dated June 16, 2014 regarding Queen/Parkview - All Way Stop Review Update.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Sponga

 

Seconded by: Councillor Emanuel

 

 

THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2014-37 dated June 16, 2014 regarding Queen/Parkview (east leg) -  All Way Stop Review Update and Safety Audit Report and the Traffic Infiltration Study - Ward 5 (north half) be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT an edge line as described in the IBI Group report as being a required improvement be implemented in 2014;

 

ii) AND THAT vegetative trimming be undertaken to enhance sight lines in the recommended area in 2014;

 

iii) AND THAT, if vegetative trimming is not completely effective, turning restrictions be considered;

 

iv) AND THAT if needed, the larger dollar value enhancements be considered as part of the parks and trails program for enhancing Haskett Park;

 

v) AND THAT the road section continue to be monitored, and that an O-D study (license plate trace) be undertaken for Queen Street after the completion of the vivaNext construction on Davis Drive.

 

 Carried

 

Consent Items

 

9.

Correspondence dated April 15, 2014 from Ms. Sheila Nicholas, Chair, Teachers of English as a Second Language Association of Ontario requesting that October 12 to 18, 2014 be proclaimed 'English as a Second Language Week' in the Town of Newmarket.

 

a) THAT the correspondence dated April 15, 2014 from Ms. Sheila Nicholas be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim October 12 to 18, 2014 as 'English as a Second Language Week';

 

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

10.

Correspondence dated March 7, 2014 from Mr. James Nuttall, O.M.C., 1st Newmarket Commissioner, Scouts Canada requesting proclamation of 'October 17 and 18, 2014 as Scouts Apple Day'.

 

a) THAT the correspondence dated March 7, 2014 from Mr. James Nuttall, O.M.C., 1st Newmarket Commissioner, Scouts Canada be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim October 17 and 18, 2014 as 'Scouts Apple Day';

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

 

11.

Correspondence dated May 21, 2014 from Mr. Alain Beaudoin, President, L'AFRY requesting proclamation of September 25, 2014 as 'Franco-Ontarian Day' in the Town of Newmarket.

 

a) THAT the correspondence dated May 21, 2014 from Mr. Alain Beaudoin, President, L'AFRY be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim September 25, 2014 as 'Franco-Ontarian Day';

 

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

 

12.

Correspondence dated June 5, 2014 from Ms. Heather Howe, Communications Coordinator, York Region Children's Aid Society requesting that October, 2014 be proclaimed 'Child Abuse Prevention Month' in the Town of Newmarket.

 

a) THAT the correspondence dated June 5, 2014 from Ms. Heather Howe, Communications Coordinator, York Region Children's Aid Society be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim October, 2014 as 'Child Abuse Prevention Month';

 

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

 

13.

Newmarket Public Library Board Minutes of April 16, 2014.

 

a) THAT the Newmarket Public Library Board Minutes of April 16, 2014 be received.

14.

Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Minutes of April 15, 2014.

 

a) THAT the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Minutes of April 15, 2014 be received.

 

15.

Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Minutes of April 1 and May 6, 2014.

 

a) THAT the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Minutes of April 1 and May 6, 2014 be received.

 

16.

Item 9 b) of the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Minutes of April 1, 2014 - New Business.

 

The Operational Leadership Team recommends that the following recommendation of the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee be referred to Council's review of its boards and committees in the 2014-2018 term of Council:

 

a) Having consulted with the Planning Department, the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee recommends to Council that as the Heritage District is imminent and many of the applications to the subcommittee are within the district boundaries, that Council direct the membership of the NDDS be revised to include a member of the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee to begin in the 2014 term.

 

17.

Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of May 26, 2014.

 

a) THAT the Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of May 26, 2014 be received.

 

18.

Item 1 of the Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of May 26, 2014 - Request for Exemption from Site Plan Approval - 380 Bayview Parkway.

 

a) THAT the request for an exemption from Site Plan Approval for the proposed external emergency generator and replacement of the electrical substation and the installation of a proposed temporary modular unit at the Newmarket Pumping Station located on the subject lands be granted;

 

i) AND THAT James Steele, Manager of Engineering, The Regional Municipality of York, 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 be notified of this action;

 

ii) AND THAT Allan Hewitt, Manager of Business Support and Administration, Engineering Services of the Regional Municipality of York, 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 be notified of this decision.

 

19.

Office of the CAO - Corporate Communications and Corporate Policy Committee Joint Report 2014-02 dated June 16, 2014 regarding Revised Corporate Policy - Use of Corporate Logo COMM 2-01.  

 

a) THAT Corporate Communications and Corporate Policy Committee Joint Report 2014-02 dated June 16, 2014 regarding amended Corporate Policy - Use of Town Logo Policy be received and the following recommendation be adopted:

 

i) THAT Council approves the attached amended Use of Corporate Logo, Crest and Images Policy COMM 2-01.

 

20.

Community Services - Economic Development Corporate Services - Procurement Development and Infrastructure Services Engineering Services Joint Information Report 2014-16 dated June 4, 2014 regarding Town Entrance Signs.

 

a) THAT the Joint Community Services, Development and Infrastructure Services, Corporate Services Joint Report 2014-16 dated June 4, 2014 regarding Town Entrance Signs be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT a design/build request for proposals be issued for town entrance signs for the two locations within the report;

 

ii) AND THAT staff be authorized to award the contract with the selected proponent subject to available funds.

 

21.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - ES 2014-38 dated June 3, 2014 regarding the Final Acceptance and Assumption of Underground and Aboveground Works - Mattamy Toth was withdrawn.

 

22.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - ES 2014-39 dated June 3, 2014 regarding East Park Residential Subdivision - Request for Final Acceptance.

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - ES 2014-39 dated June 3, 2014 regarding the Final Acceptance be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the request for Final Acceptance of the East Park Residential Subdivision as shown on the attached map be finally accepted and assumed by the Town;

 

 

 

ii) AND THAT Mr. Ignazio Giardina of East Park Homes Ltd., and Mr. Robert DeAngelis, P. Eng., of Condeland Engineering Ltd. be notified of these recommendations.

 

23.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - ES 2014-40 dated June 3, 2014 regarding the Final Acceptance and Assumption of Underground and Aboveground Works for Summerhill Woods.

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - ES 2014-40 dated June 3, 2014 regarding the Final Acceptance and Assumption of Underground and Aboveground Works be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the request for Final Acceptance and Assumption of Underground and Aboveground Works of the Summerhill Woods Residential Subdivision, excluding the Stormwater Management Facility, as shown on the attached map be finally accepted and assumed by the Town;

 

ii) AND THAT Mr. Paul Minz of Criterion Development Corporation and Mr. John Kaczor, A.Sc,T., of MMM Group Limited be notified of these recommendations.

 

24.

Corporate Services - Legislative Services Report 2014-02 dated June 10, 2014 regarding "Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee".

 

a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2014-02 dated June 10, 2014 regarding "Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee" be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT Council adopt the terms of reference for the Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee (attached as Appendix "A");

 

ii) AND THAT Council appoint the individuals identified in Corporate Services - Legislative Services (Closed Session) Report 2014-03 as the roster from which the Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee is constituted if required;

 

iii) AND THAT the Clerk be delegated the authority to establish, in response to any compliance audit applications received, panels of three (3) persons from the Council-approved roster of individuals to serve as the Municipal Election Compliance Audit Committee.

 

 

 

 

 

25.

Community Services - Recreation and Culture Report 2014-19 dated June 12, 2014 regarding Newmarket Off Leash Dog Park Naming Rights.  

 

a) THAT Community Services - Recreation and Culture Report 2014-19 dated June 12, 2014 regarding naming rights for the planned Newmarket Off Leash Dog Park be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT staff be delegated authority to support the ongoing community led fundraising efforts in achieving their target of minimum target of $50,000 including any related contract development and fulfillment of potential naming/sponsorship agreement(s) specific to an Off Leash Dog Park;

 

ii) AND THAT Legal Services and Recreation and Culture complete final contracts for execution by the Mayor and Clerk with prospective naming rights holders.

 

26.

List of Outstanding Matters.

 

a) THAT the list of Outstanding Matters be received.

 

  Carried

 

27.

Item 2 of the Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of May 26, 2014 - Application for Site Plan Approval - 17150 Yonge Street.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Emanuel

 

Seconded by: Councillor Vegh

 

 

THAT Item 2 of the Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of May 26, 2014 - Application for Site Plan Approval - 17150 Yonge Street be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

a) THAT the Application for Site Plan Approval to permit an 8 storey Administrative Centre Annex Building with a gross floor area of 37,628.6 square metres together with 2 levels of underground parking and a pedestrian bridge of 137.76 square metres connecting the proposed annex building to the main administrative building at 17250 Yonge Street on the subject lands 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;

 

ii) AND THAT Michael Del Buono, Project Manager, Capital Delivery, Property Services Branch, The Regional Municipality of York,, 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 be notified of this decision;

iii) AND THAT Lauren Capilongo of Malone Given Parsons Ltd., 140 Renfrew Drive, Suite 201, Markham, ON L3R 6B3 be notified of this decision.

 

Carried

 

28.

Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2014-24 dated June 2, 2014 regarding the 2014 Budget Reconciliation.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Emanuel

 

Seconded by: Councillor Sponga

 

 

a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2014-24 dated June 2, 2014 regarding the 2014 Budget Reconciliation be adopted.

 

Carried

 

29.

Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2014-27 dated June 2, 2014 regarding the Municipal Funding Agreement for the transfer of Federal Gas Tax Funds.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Emanuel

 

Seconded by: Councillor Hempen

 

 

THAT Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2014-27 dated June 2, 2014 regarding the Municipal Funding Agreement for the transfer of Federal Gas Tax Funds.

 

a) THAT Corporate Services - Financial Services Report 2014-27 dated June 2, 2014 regarding the Municipal Funding Agreement for the Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Funds be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to enter in a new Municipal Funding Agreement for the Transfer of Federal Gas Tax Funds;

 

ii) AND THAT a by-law be enacted to confirm this.

 

Carried

 

The Committee recessed at 3:40 p.m.

 

The Committee reconvened at 3:55 p.m. with Councillor Twinney absent.

 

 

 

 

30.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Joint Planning and Building Services/Engineering Services 2014-23 dated June 16, 2014 regarding Greenbelt Cycling Route.

 

Moved by:      Regional Councillor Taylor

 

Seconded by: Councillor Sponga

 

 

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services - Joint Planning and Building Services/Engineering Services Report 2014-23 dated June 16, 2014 regarding the Greenbelt Cycling Route be received and the following recommendation be adopted:

 

i) THAT the Town of Newmarket endorses the proposed alignment of the Greenbelt Route within the Town's municipal boundaries, subject to the following:  The official, signed cycling route is to be the Nokiidaa/Tom Taylor Trail alignment at least until such time as Yonge Street between Savage Road and St. John's Sideroad (i.e. the alternate unsigned on-road route) is appropriately urbanized to better accommodate cyclists.

 

Carried

 

31.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2014-28 dated June 10, 2014 regarding the Municipal Register of Non-Designated Heritage Properties.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Sponga

 

Seconded by: Councillor Emanuel

 

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2014-28 dated June 10, 2014 regarding the Municipal Register of Non-Designated Heritage Properties be received and the following recommendation be adopted:

 

i) THAT Council endorses the inclusion of the properties of cultural heritage value or interest identified in Appendix "A" of this report (which have been reviewed by the Town's municipal heritage committee), on the Newmarket Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest.

 

  Carried

 

Regional Councillor Taylor took no part in the discussion or voting of the foregoing matter.

 

Action Items

 

  None.

 

Correspondence & Petitions

 

  None.

 

Reports by Regional Representatives

 

  None.

 

Notices of Motion

 

  None.

 

Motions

 

New Business

 

a)        Councillor Vegh requested a status update from the Director of Engineering Services regarding the traffic study associated with the feasibility of the installation of a three way stop sign at the intersection of Kingsmere Avenue and Ataire Road.  The Director of Engineering Services advised that the traffic study would be conducted in the fall of 2014.

 

b)        Councillor Vegh requested a status update about the assumption of the Nellie Little Crescent development as the area residents are seeking their deposits.  The Director of Planning and Building Services advised that he would investigate and report back.

 

c)         Councillor Sponga requested the Public Works Services department consider some solutions for an enhanced garbage collection schedule on Cedar Street due to the increase in eating establishments which have recently opened for business.  He also requested that the Economic Development Officer as well as the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management be included in finding a resolution. The Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services advised that he would examine the issue and also invite the Director of Public Works Services for input.

 

d)        Councillor Kerwin thanked the Director of Engineering Services for due diligence with the installation of traffic lights at Carlson Drive and Drew Doak Lane. 

 

e)        Councillor Kerwin advised that Town staff retrieved recycling containers and green bins from the area surrounding Bondi Avenue on Mother’s Day weekend and Green For Life has compensated the Town for that service.

 

 

f)          Mayor Van Bynen requested that staff investigate the damaged trail works just south of Green Lane. 

 

g)        Councillor Di Muccio requested details of the process regarding graffiti on utility boxes.  The Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services advised of the process.

 

Closed Session

 

  The Committee resolved into a Closed Session at 4:21 p.m.

 

  The Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Minutes are recorded under separate cover.

 

  The Committee resumed into a Public Session at 4:44 p.m.

 

   The Committee recessed at 4:45 p.m.

 

   The Committee reconvened at 7:00 p.m.

 

7:00 P.M. Committee of the Whole (Continued)

 

  The continuation of the Committee of the Whole meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m.

 

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

 

Moved by:      Councillor Emanuel

 

Seconded by: Councillor Vegh

 

 

THAT the items listed on the agenda as addendum items as related to the Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan (OPA # 10) and Active Transportation Network (OPA # 11) be approved.

 

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

 

Councillor Hempen declared a conflict in the plan boundary modifications contained within the PowerPoint presentation that may refer to the properties known as 20 Hill Street and 232 Penn Avenue, as he is the registered owner of both sites.  He advised he would not take part in the discussion related to those areas.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

32.

The Senior Planner, Policy provided a PowerPoint regarding Official Plan Amendment #10 - Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan and Official Plan Amendment #11 - Active Transportation Network and provided an overview of the modifications to the plan.  Discussion ensued regarding mobility hub studies, the Regional Shopping Centre study area and the transfer of population distribution.

 

33.

Mr. Brent Clarkson and Mr. Ryan Moore of MHBC Planning addressed the Committee regarding the Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan and advised that their concerns regarding 39 Davis Drive have been addressed in the modified plan.

 

34.

Ms. Angela Sciberras of Macaulay, Shiomi Howson Ltd. addressed the Committee regarding Schedule 5 – Street Network in the Urban Centres Secondary Plan and suggested that the proposed street network identified on Schedule 5 be included on Schedules 3, 4 and 6 for clarity purposes.

 

35.

Mr. Daniel Berholz, Green and Rose Developments Inc. addressed the Committee regarding concerns with the width of private road allowances in the Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan as the plan will require a 16 metre right-of-way through the property that cannot be accommodated on the proposed site plan for the rental development at 212 Davis Drive.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Sponga

 

Seconded by: Councillor Hempen

 


i) THAT the PowerPoint presentation by the Senior Planner, Policy be received;

ii) AND THAT the deputations by Mr. Brent Clarkson and Mr. Ryan Moore of MHBC Planning, Ms. Angela Sciberras of Macaulay, Shiomi Howson Ltd. and Mr. Daniel Berholz of Green and Rose Developments Inc. be received;


iii) AND THAT the correspondence listed on the agenda regarding Official Plan Amendment #10 - Town of Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan and Official Plan Amendment #11 - Active Transportation Network be received.

 

Carried

 

36.

Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services - Planning Report 2014-24 dated June 16, 2014 regarding Official Plan Amendment # 10 - Town of Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan and Associated Amendments to the Official Plan.

 

 

 

Discussion ensued and an alternate motion was presented.

 

 

Moved by:      Regional Councillor Taylor

Seconded by: Councillor Sponga

 

a) THAT the Plan be amended to include the following language in section 4.0 titled ‘Vision’ or another appropriate section:

 

i) “It is the policy of this plan that phasing of development shall be coordinated with the provision of human services, transit, roads, parks and recreation facilities, schools and infrastructure (for example water and wastewater).  As such, development in the Town of Newmarket shall proceed in a coordinated and phased approach in conjunction with the necessary infrastructure to support it.’

 

b) In order to further define and address the appropriate sequencing of development, staff be directed to report back prior to Regional approval of the Plan with an (binding) implementation strategy addressing population thresholds and the infrastructure necessary to support the identified population targets.  Infrastructure considerations might include but not be limited to the following: roads, parks, recreation facilities, schools and water and wastewater conveyance.

 

Carried

 

 Discussion ensued and an alternate motion was presented.

 

Moved by:      Regional Councillor Taylor

 

Seconded by: Councillor Vegh

 

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services/Planning and Building Services - Planning Report 2014-24 dated June 16, 2014 regarding Official Plan Amendment # 10 - the Town of Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan and Associated Amendments to the Official Plan be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) AND THAT bonusing for up to seven storeys from the low density provisions be removed;

 

ii)  AND THAT the proposed amendments be incorporated into the Plan for subsequent adoption by Council and forwarding to the Region of York for approval. 

 

Carried

 

 

 

 

37.

Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services Planning Report 2014-29 dated June 16, 2014 regarding Official Plan Amendment # 10 - Town of Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan and Associated Amendments to the Official Plan.

 

Committee discussed the recommendations and an alternate motion was presented.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Sponga

 

Seconded by: Councillor Kerwin

 

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services Planning Report 2014-29 dated June 16, 2014 regarding Official Plan Amendment # 10 - the Town of Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan and Associated Amendments to the Official Plan be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT Official Plan Amendment # 10 - the Town of Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan and Associated Amendments to the Official Plan be modified to include the refinements to the policies with the exception of #2 and #5 as identified in Attachment 1;

 

ii) AND THAT further direction from staff be provided with respect to refinements #2 and #5 as identified on Attachment 1 prior to adoption by Council and the forwarding of Official Plan Amendment # 10 to the Region of York for approval.

 

Carried

 

38.

Development and Infrastructure Services/Planning and Building Services - Planning Report 2014-25 dated June 16, 2014 regarding Official Plan Amendment # 11 - Active Transportation Network.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Emanuel

 

Seconded by: Councillor Kerwin

 

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services/Planning and Building Services - Planning Report 2014-25 dated June 16, 2014 regarding Official Plan Amendment # 11 - Active Transportation Network to the Town of Newmarket Official Plan be received and that the following recommendation be adopted:

 

i) THAT Official Plan Amendment # 11 - Active Transportation Network as contained in Attachment 1 be adopted by Council and forwarded to the Region of York for approval. 

 

Carried

 

 

 

Adjournment

 

Moved by:      Councillor Emanuel

 

Seconded by: Councillor Hempen

 

 

THAT the meeting adjourn.

 

Carried

 

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:43 p.m.

 

 

Tony Van Bynen, Mayor

 

Andrew Brouwer, Town Clerk