Town of Newmarket
Agenda
Committee of the Whole - Electronic

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, March 21, 2022
Time:	1:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.
Location:	Streamed live from the Municipal Offices 395 Mulock Drive Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7

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1.

Notice

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 [e-mail] by end of day on Wednesday, March 16, 2022. 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 [e-mail].

2.

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

Note: Additional items are marked by an asterisk*.

3.

Conflict of Interest Declarations

4.

Presentations & Recognitions

5.

Deputations

6.

Consent Items

6.1

2021 Preliminary Q4 Operating and Capital Budget

• 1. That the report entitled 2021 Preliminary Q4 Operating and Capital Budget dated March 21, 2022 be received; and,
  2. That transfers to reserves and reserve funds outside of the Treasurer’s delegated authority be made as detailed in this report; and,
  3. That changes to the 2022 and 2023 capital spending authority, 2022 capital program and the corresponding funding 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.

6.2

Mulock Property Implementation Budget Update

• 1. That the report entitled Mulock Property Implementation Budget Update be received; and,
  2. That a Capital Spending Authority of $2,800,000 be established for consulting, design services, and construction works to maintain the Mulock House State of Good Repair; and,
  3. That a Capital Spending Authority of $500,000 be established for consulting design services associated with the Mulock House Adaptive Re-Use; and,
  4. That a Capital Spending Authority in the amount of $200,000 be established for consulting design services associated with Hydro Corridor Parking; and,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

6.3

2021 Drinking Water Quality Management Standard (DWQMS) Communication Report

• 1. That the report entitled 2021 DWQMS Communication Report dated March 21, 2022 be received; and,
  2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

6.4

2021 Annual Water Quality Summary Report

• 1. That the report entitled 2021 Annual Water Quality Summary Report dated March 21, 2022 be received; and,
  2. That the Town of Newmarket 2021 Annual Water Quality Summary Report, and its associated attachments, referenced herein be posted online at www.newmarket.ca, and be made available by request at the customer service counter, 395 Mulock Drive, as well as at the Newmarket Operations Centre, 1275 Maple Hill Court; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

6.5

Request for Heritage Designation - 17250 Yonge Street (York Region Administrative Centre)

• 1. That the report entitled Request for Heritage Designation – 17250 Yonge Street (York Region Administrative Centre) dated March 21, 2022 be received; and,
  2. That the subject property known as 17250 Yonge Street be Designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
  4. That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, Staff be authorized to bring a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and,
  5. That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Land Tribunal; and,
  6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

6.6

Request for Heritage Designation - Newmarket Canal System

• 1. That the report entitled Request for Heritage Designation – Newmarket Canal System dated March 21, 2022 be received; and,
  2. That the subject property known as the Newmarket Canal System, which follows the Holland River from the Town boundary in the north to just north of the Davis Drive bridge in the south, be Designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
  4. That if there are no objections to the Notice of Intention to Designate, in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, Staff be authorized to bring a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and,
  5. That if there are any objections to the Notice of Intention to Designate, in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Land Tribunal; and,
  6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

6.7

Zoning By-law Amendment – 49, 55 & 59 Charles Street & 52 Prospect Street

• 1. That the report entitled Zoning By-law Amendment – 49, 55 & 59 Charles Street & 52 Prospect Street, dated February 28, 2022 be received; and,
  2. That the application for Zoning By-law Amendment, as submitted by Matera Developments be approved; and,
  3. That Council approve the recommendations for Development Charge deferral as outlined in this report; and,
  4. That Matera Developments and Armstrong Planning be notified of this action; and,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

6.8

Penn Avenue Traffic Calming Review

• 1. That the report entitled Penn Avenue Traffic Calming Review dated March 21, 2022 be received; and,
  2. That Category 1 Traffic Calming plans noted in the report be approved; and,
  3. That York Regional Police be contacted to request speed enforcement on Penn Avenue; and,
  4. That Town staff monitor the speeds on Penn Avenue to determine the success or additional mitigations required; and,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

6.9

INFO-2022-08: Traffic Calming Program Update - 2022

Note: This report was placed on the agenda at the request of Councillor Kwapis.

• The Strategic Leadership Team/Operational Leadership Team recommend:

  1. That the Information Report entitled Traffic Calming Program Update - 2022 dated ​March 9, 2022 be received.

7.

Action Items

8.

Notices of Motion

9.

Motions Where Notice has Already been Provided

9.1

Councillor Bisanz - Lake Simcoe Restoration Fund

• Whereas Lake Simcoe is one of Ontario’s largest watersheds, home to First Nations since time immemorial, and situated in the growing communities of Simcoe County, York Region, Durham Region, and the cities of Barrie and Orillia; and,
  Whereas the watershed faces threats due to eutrophication, largely from phosphorus runoff and other contaminants into the lake and its tributaries; and,
  Whereas the lake is a significant source of drinking water, as well as being integral for local recreation, tourism, agriculture and other key economic drivers; and,
  Whereas the previous federal government funded a “Lake Simcoe Clean-Up Fund” of $65 million over 10 years between 2007-2017, but that fund has not been renewed; and,
  Whereas during the 2019 federal election, the Hon. Chrystia Freeland committed $40 million over 5 years towards Lake Simcoe; and,
  Whereas during the 2021 federal election, the Liberal Party of Canada committed to “Implement a strengthened Freshwater Action Plan, including an historic investment of $1 billion over 10 years. This plan will provide essential funding to protect and restore large lakes and river systems, starting with the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River System, Lake Simcoe…”; and,
  Whereas the Conservative Party of Canada also committed to re-funding the Lake Simcoe Clean-Up Fund in the 2019 and 2021 general elections with an investment of $30 million over five years; and, 
  Whereas, further to the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change’s mandate letter dated December 16th, 2021, which directs the Minister to “…establish a Canada Water Agency and implement a strengthened Freshwater Action Plan, including a historic investment to provide funding to protect and restore large lakes and river systems, starting with the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River System, Lake Simcoe…”
  Therefore be it resolved that the Council of the Town of Newmarket:

  1. Supports federal funding for a Lake Simcoe Restoration Fund that represents a significant percentage of the overall Freshwater Action Plan Fund, with funding in excess of previous commitments, beginning in the 2022 budget; and,
  2. Asks that such funding be used to undertake:
     1. Shoreline mitigation and restoration, including in the tributaries of the Holland River, Maskinonge River, Black River, Pefferlaw River and the Holland Marsh; and,
     2. The assistance of the federal government to achieve up to or more than 40 percent of watershed high quality tree cover; and,
     3. Projects to ameliorate contaminated sites in the watershed; and,
     4. Upgrades to help retrofit municipal infrastructure such as wastewater and stormwater facilities; and,
     5. Purchasing and conservation of more forests and wetlands under the auspices of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA); and,
  3. That a copy of this resolution, along with a letter from the Mayor, be sent to the federal Minister of Finance; the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change; the President of the Treasury Board; the Members of Parliament for York—Simcoe, Newmarket—Aurora, Barrie—Springwater—Oro-Medonte, Barrie—Innisfil, Simcoe North, Haliburton—Kawartha Lakes—Brock, and Durham; and to all Lake Simcoe-region municipalities and the LSRCA, with a request for their endorsement.

10.

New Business

11.

Closed Session

11.1

Appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) regarding 43 Lundy's Lane, 592 Watson Avenue, and 40, 36 and 32 Bolton Avenue (Ward 3)

Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board as per Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

11.2

Appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) regarding 55 Eagle St. East (Ward 5)

Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board as per Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

11.3

Future Playground Opportunity

A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiation carried on or to be carried on by or on behalf of the municipality or local board as per Section 239(2)(k) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

12.

Adjournment