Town of Newmarket
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Committee of the Whole

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Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7

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Public Input


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

  1. Email your correspondence to [email protected] by end of day on April 8, 2026. Written correspondence received by this date will form part of the public record; or,
  2. You are strongly encouraged to pre-register if you would like to make a deputation at the meeting. For more information regarding the options available, email your request and contact information to [email protected].

Note: Additional items are marked by an asterisk*.

There are no public hearing matters.

    1. That the report entitled Servicing Allocation – 2026 Annual Review dated April 13, 2026, be received; and,
    2. That Council reinstate servicing allocation to the developments identified in Table 1; and,
    3. That Council allocate new servicing capacity to the developments identified in Table 2; and,
    4. That conditional servicing allocation be granted to the developments identified in Table 3; and,
    5. That servicing allocation be rescinded from the developments listed in Table 4; and,
    6. That the Small Development Reserve be increased to 150 persons; and,
    7. That the Town Clerk forward a copy of this report to York Region, including the Servicing Allocation Working Group; and,
    8. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled The Newmarket Community Safety Camera Program: Implementation, Outcomes, and Closure dated April 13, 2026 be received.
    1. That the report entitled Preliminary 2025 Fourth Quarter Financial Summary dated April 13, 2026 be received; and,
    2. That the 2025 tax-supported operating surplus allocation be approved as outlined in the report; and,
    3. That changes to the 2026 capital program, 2027 capital spending authority and the corresponding funding be approved as outlined in the report; and,
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled 2025 Status Update to the 2025-2029 Multi-year Accessibility Plan dated April 13, 2026 be received; and,
    2. That the 2025 Status Update be approved (Attachment 1); and,
    3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

Note: At its March 19, 2026 meeting, the Accessibility Advisory Committee endorsed the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.

    1. That the report entitled Savage Road and Nelson Circle All-Way Stop Review dated April 13, 2026 be received; and,
    2. That an All-Way Stop Control not be implemented at this intersection; and,
    3. That No Stopping signs be installed on both sides of Savage Road, within 9 metres south of the existing school crossing location; and,
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled York Region Municipal Insurance Pool Program dated April 13, 2026 be received; and,
    2. That Council authorize the staff to negotiate and enter into an Insurance Pool Program with York Region and lower tier York Region municipalities for a term of five years, with the option of two additional five year terms, on business terms and legal terms satisfactory to staff; and,
    3. That the Director of Financial Services/Town Treasurer be delegated the authority to sign the finalized Subscriber’s Agreement (Insurance Pool Program agreement); and,
    4. That Council appoint the Director of Financial Services/Town Treasurer to represent the Town of Newmarket on the Insurance Pool Advisory Board and further appoints the Deputy Treasurer as an alternate representative; and,
    5. That the Director of Financial Services/Town Treasurer and the Deputy Treasurer be delegated the authority to make decisions on behalf of the Town of Newmarket as required under the Subscriber’s Agreement (Insurance Pool Program agreement); and,
    6. That Council authorize:
      1. Staff to financially contribute, via the levies payable by the Town under the Insurance Pool Program, to the direct purchase service agreement to be entered into by York Region with Axxima Insurance Services, a division of 3303128 Canada Inc. and Axxima Inc. (collectively “Axxima”), for Insurance Pool Administrator services to establish and manage the pool for a two-year term; and,
      2. the Director of Financial Services/Town Treasurer and the Deputy Treasurer to have the delegated authority to approve any continuing financial contribution via the Town levies should the term of the Subscriber’s Agreement (Insurance Pool Program agreement) with Axxima be extended; and,
    7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled Development Charges Deferral Request – 17645 Yonge Street (Redwood) dated April 13, 2026 be received; and,
    2. That the Development Charges associated with the development at 17645 Yonge Street (Redwood) be deferred, as outlined in this report; and,
    3. That staff be directed to enter into a tri-party DC Deferral Agreement with the development landowner and the Region, as set out in this report; and,
    4. That the Chief Administrative Officer be authorized to execute the DC Deferral Agreement on behalf of the Town; and,
    5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting minutes of November 20, 2025 be received.
    1. That the Newmarket Public Library Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2026 be received. 
    1. That the Elman W. Campbell Museum Board Meeting Minutes of February 25, 2026 be received. 
    1. That the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management meeting minutes of March 4, 2026 be received.
    1. That the report entitled Carnival Licence Application for Joe Persechini Charity Midway dated April 13th, 2026, be received; and,
    2. That Council approve or deny the Carnival Licence for Joe Persechini Charity Midway; and,
    3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled Carnival Licence Application Royal International Circus dated April 13, 2026 be received; and,
    2. That Council approve or deny the Carnival Licence for Royal Internation Circus; and,
    3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

Note: Councillor Twinney provided a Notice of Motion at the March 30, 2026 Council meeting.

  • Whereas the Town of Newmarket is a diverse and inclusive community where residents of all faiths, cultures, and backgrounds should feel safe, respected and protected; and

    Whereas there has been a documented rise in antisemitic incidents including specific recent multiple attacks on synagogues in York Region, in addition to the spread of hate-motivated acts and inciting violence in the province of Ontario and Canada as a whole; and,

    Whereas deeply concerning hate-motivated incidents directed at the Jewish community and other vulnerable communities undermine public safety, community cohesion, and the fundamental values of tolerance and inclusion which the Town of Newmarket strives to embody; and,

    Whereas municipal governments rely on strong partnerships with federal, provincial, and regional law enforcement agencies to effectively prevent, investigate, and respond to hate-motivated incidents; and

    Whereas the Town of Newmarket is served by the York Regional Police, and benefits from coordination with the provincial and federal partner including the Ontario Provincial Police, Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and Canadian Security Intelligence Service; and,

    Whereas municipalities face increasing financial and operational pressures in responding to rising incidents of hate, including the need for enhanced policing coordination, prevention programs, and community safety initiatives; and,

    Therefore be it resolved:

    1. That the Town of Newmarket Council formally request the Government of Canada and the Province of Ontario to work in partnership with York Region and the Town of Newmarket to establish a combined Federal, Provincial, Regional, and Municipal law enforcement joint task force, composed of but not limited to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, Canadian Security Intelligence Service, Ontario Provincial Police, and York Regional Police, to coordinate intelligence, prevention, and enforcement efforts to combat and prevent antisemitic hate and violence, and to protect vulnerable communities; and,
    2. That Council request the Federal and Provincial Governments to provide dedicated and sustainable funding to support these coordinated enforcement and prevention efforts, and to provide financial assistance to municipalities and regional police services, including York Regional Police, to address the increased operational demands resulting from the rise in hate-motivated incidents; and,
    3. That Council request York Region Police force set up dates and times with the Town of Newmarket to provide education and increased communication to the Town at community events through their Mobile Command Bus in order to support an increased sense of public safety; and,
    4. That Council calls upon all municipalities in York Region to join the Town of Aurora and the Town of East Gwillimbury in support of this resolution; and,
    5. That Council direct that this resolution be forwarded to the Right Honorable Prime Minister of Canada, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, the Minister of Public Safety Canada, the Premier of Ontario, the Solicitor General of Ontario & The Attorney General of Ontario, the York Regional Police Services Board, the Local Members of Parliament and Members of Provincial Parliament representing the Town of Newmarket, and all municipalities within York Region.