Town of Newmarket

Minutes

Council - Electronic

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, February 13, 2023

Time:

1:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.

Location:

Streamed live from the Municipal Offices

395 Mulock Drive

Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7

Members Present:

• Mayor Taylor
• Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
• Councillor Simon
• Councillor Woodhouse
• Councillor Twinney
• Councillor Morrison
• Councillor Kwapis
• Councillor Broome
• Councillor Bisanz

Staff Present:

• I. McDougall, Chief Administrative Officer
• E. Armchuk, Commissioner of Corporate Services
• P. Noehammer, Commissioner of Development & Infrastructure Services
• J. Payne, Commissioner, Community Services
• L. Lyons, Director of Legislative Services/Town Clerk
• K. Saini, Deputy Town Clerk
• K. Huguenin, Legislative Coordinator
• S. Granat, Legislative Coordinator

Guests:

• Erika Kerwin

The Meeting was called to order at 1:04 PM. 

Mayor Taylor in the Chair.

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1.

Notice

Mayor Taylor acknowledged that the Town of Newmarket is located on the traditional territories of the Wendat, Haudeno-saunee, and the Anishinaabe peoples and the treaty land of the Williams Treaties First Nations and other Indigenous peoples whose presence here continues to this day. He thanked them for sharing this land with us. Mayor Taylor also acknowledged the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation as our close neighbours and friends, and that we work to ensure a cooperative and respectful relationship.

Mayor Taylor advised that the Municipal Offices have reopened to the public and that this meeting was streamed live at Newmarket.ca/meetings. Residents who would like to provide comment on an item on this agenda were encouraged to provide their feedback in writing through email to Legislative Services at [email protected] or by providing a deputation electronically or in-person. He advised residents that their comments would form part of the public record.

2.

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

None.

3.

Conflict of Interest Declarations

None.

4.

Public Hearing Matter(s)

None.

5.

Presentations & Recognitions

5.1

Tribute to former Councillor Kerwin

The Mayor, Members of Council, staff, and Erika Kerwin provided a tribute in memory of former Councillor Dave Kerwin 1939 - 2023.

5.2

Taking Care of Your Drinking Water

Mark Agnoletto, Director Public Works Services provided an introduction. Brigitte Roth, Principal Consultant Acclaims Environmental Inc. presented on the Safe Drinking Water Act, Statutory Standard of Care, shared responsibility, duties, the Town's Quality Management System statement, effective treatment, distribution, infrastructure planning, monitoring and reporting, annual reports, risks, managing water quality, emergency management, and key challenges. 

Members of Council queried staff regarding notice of water advisories, pressure districts, flushing, water colour, risks, and operating agreements with neighbouring municipalities. 

• Moved by: Councillor Woodhouse
  Seconded by: Councillor Twinney
  1. That the presentation provided by Brigitte Roth, Principle Consultant Acclaims Environmental Inc. regarding Taking Care of Your Drinking Water be received.
  Carried

6.

Deputations

None.

7.

Minutes

7.1

Council Meeting Minutes of January 23, 2023

• Moved by: Councillor Morrison
  Seconded by: Councillor Broome
  1. That the Council Meeting minutes of January 23, 2023 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted. 
  Carried

8.

Reports by Regional Representatives

Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh provided an update on York Region's budget deliberations. Mayor Taylor advised that there is a proposal at York Region Council for a social housing levy. 

9.

Consent Items and Recommendations from Committees 

9.1

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of January 23, 2023 (Planning Legislative Changes)

• Moved by: Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
  Seconded by: Councillor Woodhouse
  1. That the Special Committee of the Whole (Planning Legislative Changes) meeting minutes of January 23, 2023 be received. 
  Carried

9.2

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of January 30, 2023 (Budget Overview)

• Moved by: Councillor Morrison
  Seconded by: Councillor Simon
  1. That the Special Committee of the Whole Meeting (Budget Overview) Minutes of January 30, 2023 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted.
  Carried

9.2.1

2023 Preliminary Draft Budget

• 1. That the report entitled 2023 Preliminary Draft Budget dated January 30, 2023 be received; and,
  2. That Council approve the capital spending authority for “Trails & Multi-Use Path” in the amount of $1,920,000 in advance of the 2023 Budget approval; and,
  3. That Council approve the deferral of 2023 capital spending authority for capital project “Recreation Playbook Implementation” for the RJT Outdoor Skating Rink to 2024; and,
  4. That subject to any further direction, Staff be authorized to provide Council and the public with details of the Preliminary Draft 2023 Capital and Rate-Supported Operating Budgets on February 13, 2023 and Tax-Supported Operating Budget on March 20, 2023; and,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.3

Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of January 30, 2023

• Moved by: Councillor Kwapis
  Seconded by: Councillor Twinney
  1. That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of January 30, 2023 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted. 
  Carried

9.3.1

Krista Court Parking Review

• 1. That the report titled Krista Court Parking Review dated January 30, 2023 be received; and,
  2. That the parking restriction noted in Appendix A be adopted; and,
  3. That No Parking signs be installed in the cul-de-sac; and,
  4. That the 2-year moratorium on parking reviews for Krista Court, as noted in the Parking Policy, be lifted; and,
  5. That the School Boards be sent copy of this report for their consideration and action; and,
  6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.3.2

Adaptive Re-use of the Former Operations Centre, 623-625 Timothy Street

• 1. That the report entitled Adaptive Re-Use of the Former Operations Centre, 623-625 Timothy Street dated January 30, 2023 be received; and,
  2. That Council approve the issuance of a Request for Proposal that includes:
     1. Phase One that results in a detailed redevelopment concept plan of the Old Operation Centre site that meets economic and community development goals of the Town and is based on an extensive community engagement process; and,
     2. Subject to Council’s authorization, Phase Two for the completion of a comprehensive business plan that includes capital costs to redevelop the site in accordance with the concept plan, sources of financing, and an Operations and Management plan that ensures long term economic sustainability; and,
  3. That subject to a supportable redevelopment concept and business plan, staff be directed to work with the successful proponent to redevelop and operationalize the site via a lease agreement.

9.3.3

Central York Fire Services Joint Council Committee Meeting Minutes of September 6, 2022

• 1. That the Central York Fire Services Joint Council Committee Minutes of September 6, 2022 be received. 

9.3.4

Audit Committee Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2022

• 1. That the Audit Committee Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2022 be received. 

9.3.5

Introduction to Automated (Speed) Enforcement Program

• 1. That the report entitled Introduction to the Automated (Speed) Enforcement Program, dated January 30, 2023, be received; and,
  2. That Council direct staff to proceed with Option 2, as set out in this Report; and,
  3. That Should Council direct staff to proceed with Option 2, that staff be authorized to submit the required applications, negotiate, enter into, and execute new agreement(s) with His Majesty the King in Right of Ontario, as represented by the Minister of Transportation (the “MTO”), for the access and use of license plate registration information to support the establishment of an automated speed enforcement program in Newmarket on terms and conditions generally set out in this report; and,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these recommendations.

10.

By-laws

• Moved by: Councillor Kwapis
  Seconded by: Councillor Bisanz
  1. That by-laws 2023-09, and 2023-10 be enacted.
  Carried

11.

Notices of Motions

None.

12.

Motions Where Notice has Already been Provided

None.

13.

New Business

13.1

Councillor Bisanz - Lake Simcoe Fund

• Moved by: Councillor Bisanz
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
  Carried

14.

Closed Session (if required)

Council did not resolve into Closed Session.

14.1

Special Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes  (Closed Session) of January 23, 2023 (Planning Legislative Changes)

• Moved by: Councillor Woodhouse
  Seconded by: Councillor Bisanz
  1. That the Special Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) meeting (Planning Legislative Changes) minutes of January 23, 2023 be approved. 
  Carried

15.

Confirmatory By-law

• Moved by: Councillor Morrison
  Seconded by: Councillor Twinney
  1. That By-law 2022-11 be enacted.
  Carried

16.

Adjournment

• Moved by: Councillor Bisanz
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
  1. That the meeting be adjourned at 3:07 PM
  Carried