Town of Newmarket
Agenda

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, January 18, 2021
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.

Public Notice

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 by end of day on Sunday, January 17, 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 .

2.

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

Note: Additional items are marked by an asterisk*.

3.

Conflict of Interest Declarations

4.

Public Hearing Matter

How to get involved with planning applications (items 4.1)

Newmarket Council will not be making any final decisions at this meeting in relation to item 4.1, all written and verbal comments will be given to Planning staff to consider in a future report. A report will then be provided to Council at a future Committee of the Whole or Council Meeting.

Residents are encouraged to get involved in the public planning process by submitting written comments or participating in a live deputation through video conferencing during the meeting. To learn more about how to get involved, please email  and include your contact information (name and phone number).

4.1

Official Plan Amendment - 16250, 16356 & 16450 Yonge Street

Note: Rohan Sovig, Planner, Malone Given Parsons will be in attendance to provide a presentation on this matter. The Notice of Statutory Public Meeting has been attached for information purposes only.

4.1.1

Remote Deputation - Rod Speers

4.1.2

Remote Deputation - David Ross

4.1.3

Remote Deputation - Jason Allan

4.1.4

Remote Deputation - Melanie Issett

4.1.5

Remote Deputation - Debbie Gordon

4.1.6

Remote Deputation - Debbe Crandall

4.1.7

Remote Deputation - Bruce Wells

4.1.8

Remote Deputation - David Labey

4.1.9

Remote Deputation - Jon Brown

4.1.10

Correspondence - Li Xiaofeng and Zhou Ping

4.1.11

Correspondence - Kimberley Cocquyt

4.1.12

Correspondence - Rod and Janell Speers

4.1.13

Correspondence - Stefan and Lynn Hashinsky

4.1.14

Correspondence - Sally and Joe Freitas

4.1.15

Correspondence - Franco Colucci

4.1.16

Correspondence - Julia Galt

4.1.17

Correspondence - Nicole Blom

4.1.18

Correspondence - Keyvan Golestan

4.1.19

Correspondence - Valeriya Botova

4.1.20

Correspondence - John Morrison

4.1.21

Correspondence - Claire Barrey-Junop

4.1.22

Correspondence - Ron Clifford

4.1.23

Correspondence - Suzanne Lachner

4.1.24

Correspondence - Ashley Arkeveld

4.1.25

Correspondence - Leslie Allan

4.1.26

Correspondence - Anne West

4.1.27

Correspondence - Mary-Anne Draffin

4.1.28

Correspondence - Wendy Bowden

4.1.29

Correspondence - Adrienne Belanger

4.1.30

Correspondence - Steve Maio

4.1.31

Correspondence - Valerie Laengert

4.1.32

Correspondence - Joanne Rinella

4.1.33

Correspondence - Adam Smith

4.1.34

Correspondence - James Hellard

4.1.35

Correspondence - Janine Graham

4.1.36

Correspondence - Brenda Russell

4.1.37

Correspondence - Karen Sampson

4.1.38

Correspondence - John Lennox

4.1.39

Correspondence - Janet McMillan

4.1.40

Correspondence - Carmela and Michael Pugliese

4.1.41

Correspondence - Angela West

4.1.42

Correspondence - Russ and Jennie Coles

4.1.43

Correspondence - Dave Kempton and Peggy Stevens

4.1.44

Correspondence - Steve Platt

4.1.45

Correspondence - Emily Collins

4.1.46

Correspondence - Kathy Bresnahan

4.1.47

Correspondence - Tammy La Rue

4.1.48

Correspondence - Alana Natis

4.1.49

Correspondence - Walt Klywak

4.1.50

Correspondence - Annalise Rickman and Sean Rickman

4.1.51

Correspondence - Kevin Collins

4.1.52

Correspondence - Diana Raaflaub

4.1.53

Correspondence - Carolyne Stoutt

4.1.54

Correspondence - Wendy Collins

4.1.55

Correspondence - Chris Fuerth

4.1.56

Correspondence - Scarlett van Berkel

4.1.57

Correspondence - Glenn Abuja

4.1.58

Correspondence - Shannon Josselyn

4.1.59

Correspondence - DawnHorstead

4.1.60

Correspondence - Kim Fraser

4.1.61

Correspondence - Heather Peart

4.1.62

Correspondence - Cheryl Roberts

4.1.63

Correspondence - Joanne Pilling

4.1.64

Correspondence - Frida Huang

4.1.65

Correspondence - Stuart Macpherson

4.1.66

Correspondence - Monika Deguara

4.1.67

Correspondence - Frank and Penny Brathwaite

4.1.68

Correspondence - LeeAnne Bloye

4.1.69

Correspondence - Karolyn Francis

4.1.70

Correspondence - Steven Gilbert

4.1.71

Correspondence - Sergey Skiba

4.1.72

Correspondence - Stephanie Todd

4.1.73

Correspondence - Patricia Kloosterman

4.1.74

Correspondence - Lisa Woltman

4.1.75

Correspondence - Glen Kennedy

4.1.76

Correspondence - Kathy Kumpula

4.1.77

Correspondence - Wendy Bennett

4.1.78

Correspondence - Brad Hammond

4.1.79

Correspondence - Gino G. Lavoie

4.1.80

Correspondence - Elaine Adam

4.1.81

Correspondence - Tim Fallows

4.1.82

Correspondence - Nancy E. Watt

4.1.83

Correspondence - Anthony Rospo

4.1.84

Correspondence - Chris Stilos

4.1.85

Correspondence - Anthony Schneider

4.1.86

Correspondence - Jim McCurdy

4.1.87

Correspondence - Serge Bondar

4.1.88

Correspondence - Andrew Summers

4.1.89

Correspondence - Allan Hazelton

4.1.90

Correspondence - Denise Argiriou

4.1.91

Correspondence - Michelle Fallows

4.1.92

Correspondence - Lorinda Palmer

4.1.93

Correspondence - Eleanor and Brent Hubbard

4.1.94

Correspondence - Elaine Goldsmith

4.1.95

Correspondence - Brandon Lau

4.1.96

Correspondence - Patricia Montgomery

4.1.97

Correspondence - Patrick Monks

4.1.98

Correspondence - Aviva Grosh

4.1.99

Correspondence - Angelo Valente

4.1.100

Correspondence - Chris Martin

4.1.101

Correspondence - Dalia Appolloni

4.1.102

Correspondence - David Ross and Bruce Wells

4.1.103

Correspondence - Donna Evans

4.1.104

Correspondence - The Knoop Family

4.1.105

Correspondence - Rima Santpur

4.1.106

Correspondence - Meredith Kerrigan

4.1.107

Correspondence - Nora de Graaff

4.1.108

Correspondence - George Martin

4.1.109

Correspondence - Edith Andrews

4.1.110

Correspondence - Angela Sciberras

4.1.111

Correspondence - Stan and Donna Colley

4.1.112

Correspondence - Sabine Mayer

4.1.113

Correspondence - Simon Schmidt

4.1.114

Correspondence - Melissa Rosato

4.1.115

Correspondence - Martha Acquaah

5.

Presentations & Recognitions

6.

Deputations

7.

Minutes

7.1

Council - Electronic Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2020

• 1. That the Council - Electronic Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2020 be approved. 

8.

Reports by Regional Representatives

9.

Consent Items and Recommendations from Committees 

9.1

Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting Minutes of January 11, 2021

• 1. That the Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting Minutes of January 11, 2021 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted.

9.1.1

Presentation - 2021 Financial Relief Program in Response to COVID-19

Note: See sub-item 9.1.2 below.

9.1.2

2021 Financial Relief Program in Response to COVID-19

• 1. That the presentation provided by the Supervisor of Property Tax and Assessment regarding the 2021 Financial Relief Program in Response to COVID-19 be received; and,
  2. That the report entitled 2021 Financial Relief Program in Response to COVID-19 dated January 11, 2021 be received; and,
  3. That Council approve the 2021 Financial Relief Program, which consists of:
     1. Waiving Penalty and Interest on Unpaid Property Taxes for Eligible Residential Property Owners until December 31, 2021;
     2. Increase Property Tax Assistance to the Elderly from $320 to $450;
     3. Increase Water and Waste Water Rebate from $354 to $420;
     4. Water Rebate of $1,000 for Eligible Small Businesses; and,
  4. That Council approve the 2021 Financial Relief Program to begin on February 1, 2021 until December 31, 2021; and,
  5. That Council approve one (1) temporary part-time staff to assist Financial Services Department in administering the Financial Relief Program in 2021; and,
  6. That Staff be directed to implement an application process for the water rebate program which includes an attestation of financial need or hardship; and,
  7. That Staff be directed to target the water rebate program to the first half of 2021; and,
  8. That Staff be directed to report back to Council if revisions to the program are required based on resident feedback, new Provincial initiatives or a substantial change in the state of pandemic; and,
  9. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.1.3

2020 Annual Accessibility Status Update to the 2019-2023 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

• 1. That the report entitled 2020 Annual Accessibility Status Update to the 2019-2023 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan dated January 11, 2021 be received; and,
  2. That the 2020 Accessibility Status Update be approved; and
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.1.4

INFO-2020-39: Regulatory Services Review During COVID-19

• 1. That the Information Report entitled Regulatory Services Review during COVID-19, dated December 23, 2020 be received.

9.1.5

Item 7.3 from September 1, 2020 Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes

• 1. That the following be referred to staff:
     1. That the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee recommend to Council that the location of the house at 1075 Gorham Street be taken into consideration as part of the Heritage designation.

9.1.6

Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 1, 2020

• 1. That the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 1, 2020 be received.

9.1.7

Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2020 and November 18, 2020, Special Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2020 and November 11, 2020, and the Annual General Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2019

• 1. That the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Meeting Minutes of October 21, 2020 and November 18, 2020, Special Meeting Minutes of November 4, 2020 and November 11, 2020, and the Annual General Meeting Minutes of November 5, 2019 be received. 

9.1.8

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2020

• 1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 17, 2020 be received. 

9.1.9

New Business - Damage to Lawns Due to Snow Removal

• 1. That Council direct staff to provide an information report regarding damage to lawns caused by snow removal.

9.2

Correspondence regarding Bylaw 2021-01 being A By-law to regulate activities deemed to have a potentially adverse impact on the health, safety, and wellbeing of the public during the COVID-19 Emergency.

9.2.1

Correspondence - Alana Hollander

10.

By-laws

2021-01 A By-law to regulate activities deemed to have a potentially adverse impact on the health, safety, and wellbeing of the public during the COVID-19 Emergency.
2021-02 A By-law to amend By-law 2019-62 being a By-law to implement an Administrative Monetary Penalty System in the Town of Newmarket (Emergency Measures By-law). 
2021-03 A By-law to exempt certain lands from the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act (1209104 Ontario Limited – Lots 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 31 and 32, Plan 65M-4523).

• 1. That By-laws 2021-01, 2021-02, and 2021-03 be enacted.

11.

Notices of Motions

12.

Motions Where Notice has Already been Provided

13.

New Business

13.1

Resolution Regarding Honorary Duck of Newmarket

• Whereas Eddie, the mandarin duck arrived at Fairy Lake after escaping from his rescue home;

  Whereas Eddie, the mandarin duck brought many smiles and feelings of joy to the residents of Newmarket especially during this pandemic;

  Whereas Eddie, the mandarin duck with his beautiful display of plumage brought photographers from all over the GTA;

  Whereas Eddie, the mandarin duck caught the attention of the Canada Press and was featured in major news outlets;

  Whereas Eddie, the mandarin duck is now safely back home;

  Now therefore be it resolved:

  1. That the Town of Newmarket formerly declares Eddie, honorary duck of Newmarket, Ontario.

14.

Closed Session (if required)

14.1

Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of January 11, 2021

• 1. That the Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of January 11, 2021 be approved.

15.

Confirmatory By-law

2021-04 A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the January 18, 2021 Council - Electronic meeting.

• 1. That By-law 2021-04 be enacted.

16.

Adjournment