Town of Newmarket
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Committee of the Whole - Electronic

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395 Mulock Drive
Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7

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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.

  1. Email your correspondence to clerks@newmarket.ca by end of day on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Written correspondence received by this date will form part of the public record; or,
  2. 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 clerks@newmarket.ca.

Note: Additional items are marked by an asterisk*.

Note: The following individuals will be in attendance to provide a presentation on this matter: 

  • Tracy Walter, President & CEO of the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce
  • Jenn Brien, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Smart Commute Central York
  • Andrea Stephenson, Program Services, Smart Commute Central York
    1. That the presentation provided by Tracy Walter, President & CEO of the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce, Jenn Brien, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Smart Commute Central York, and Andrea Stephenson, Program Services, Smart Commute Central York regarding Smart Commute Central York 2020 Year in Review be received. 

Note: Charles Banfield, Vivian Ho-Tam, and Daniela Mazzaferro from York Region Small Business Enterprise Centre will be in attendance to provide a presentation on this matter. This item is related to item 6.1.

    1. That the presentation provided by Charles Banfield, Vivian Ho-Tam, and Daniela Mazzaferro from York Region Small Business Enterprise Centre entitled Create, Innovate and Grow Your Small Business in York Region be received.  

Note: Chris Kallio, Economic Development Officer will be in attendance to provide a presentation on this matter. This item is related to item 6.1.

    1. That the presentation provided by the Economic Development Officer regarding the 2021-2024 Economic Development Strategy be received. 
    1. That the report entitled Town of Newmarket 2021-2024 Economic Development Strategy dated April 12, 2021 be received; and,
    2. That Council endorse the 2021-2024 Economic Development Strategy to guide the activities of the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee (NEDAC) and to support Council’s strategic priorities and initiatives.
    1. That the report entitled Update on Electronic Meeting Participation and 2021 Schedule of Meetings dated April 12, 2021 be received; and,
    2. That the 2021 Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting Schedule updated with meeting start times from July to December be adopted; and,
    3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled 2020 Preliminary Q4 Operating and Capital Budget report dated April 12, 2021 be received; and,
    2. That changes to the 2021 capital spending authority and 2021 capital program be made as detailed in this report; and,
    3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled D’Arcy Street Parking Review dated April 12, 2021 be received; and,
    2. That the proposed amendments to the Parking Bylaw as outlined in Appendix B be approved; and,
    3. That the 2-year moratorium on new parking reviews be lifted for this section of D’Arcy Street to allow monitoring and adjustments if needed; and,
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled Helmer Avenue Parking Update dated April 12, 2021 be received; and,
    2. That no additional parking restrictions be implemented on Helmer Avenue; and,
    3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled Main Street On-street Parking Additions, dated April 12, 2021, be received; and,
    2. That the parking amendments noted in Appendix B be approved; and,
    3. That the necessary signage and pavement markings be implemented as soon as possible, weather permitting; and,
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled 460 Davis Drive – Modifications to Official Plan Amendment 25 and related Zoning By-law Amendment, dated April 12, 2021 be received; and,
    2. That Council endorse the proposed redesignation for 460 Davis Drive as shown in Attachment 1; and,
    3. That Staff be directed to request the Regional Municipality of York to approve the modified Urban Centres Secondary Plan Technical Amendment (OPA 25) for 460 Davis Drive as shown in Attachment 1; and,
    4. That upon the approval of OPA 25 by the Regional Municipality of York, Staff be directed to forward the Zoning By-law Amendment as shown in Attachment 2 to a regular Council meeting for approval; and,
    5. That the owner of 460 Davis Drive be notified; and,
    6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the Newmarket Public Library Board Meeting Minutes of February 17, 2021 be received. 
    1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of January 21, 2021 be received. 
  • Whereas Central York Fire Services provides fire and emergency services to the Town of Newmarket and the Town of Aurora; and,
    Whereas Central York Fire Services recently applied for an opportunity to receive a one time Fire Safety Grant in the amount of $39,000 from the Office of the Fire Marshal to assist with increased training opportunities and the establishment of a virtual fire inspection program; and,
    Whereas the Fire Safety Grant funding is based on population of the service area; and,
    Whereas Central York Fire Services has received notification from the Office of the Fire Marshal that the application for the Fire Safety Grant funding has been approved in principle; and,
    Whereas the Office of the Fire Marshal requires a resolution from Newmarket Council to support the formalization of the Fire Safety Grant by April 30, 2021; and,


    Now therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket:

    1. That Council approve the allocation of the Fire Safety Grant funding of $39,000 towards increased training opportunities and the establishment of a virtual fire inspection program as indicated in the application to the Office of the Fire Marshal.

Note: York Region has requested that a decision be provided by May 30, 2021.

  • The Strategic Leadership Team/Operational Leadership Team recommends:

    1. That the correspondence provided by York Region regarding Land Request to Support Acceleration of Affordable Housing be received: and
    2. That Council provide its decision to York Region.

Note: York Region has requested that a decision be provided by May 30, 2021.

  • The Strategic Leadership Team/Operational Leadership Team recommends:

    1. That the correspondence provided by York Region regarding Parkland Dedication Bylaw Request be received; and, 
    2. That Council provide its decision to York Region.
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