Staff
Present:
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R.N. Shelton, Chief
Administrative Officer
R. Prentice, Commissioner
of Development & Infrastructure Services
A. Moore, Commissioner of
Corporate Services
I. McDougall, Commissioner
of Community Services
E. Armchuk, Director of
Legal Services/Municipal Solicitor
R. Nethery, Director of
Planning and Building Services
C. Service, Director of
Recreation and Culture
M. Mayes, Director of
Financial Services/Treasurer
D. Ruggle, Senior Planner –
Community Planning
L. Lyons, Deputy Clerk
A. Brouwer, Director of
Legislative Services/Town Clerk
K. Reynar, Assistant Solicitor
J. Unger, Assistant
Director of Planning
L. Moor, Council/Committee
Coordinator
S. Niezen, Records and
Projects Coordinator
C. Finnerty,
Council/Committee Coordinator
J. Patel, Project Support
Business Analyst
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Moved by: Councillor
Kerwin
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Seconded by: Councillor
Emanuel
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THAT the items listed on
the agenda as addendum items be included.
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Moved
by: Councillor Sponga
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Seconded
by: Councillor Kerwin
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THAT
the deputation by Mr. Paul Jolie regarding calculations associated with water
bills be received and referred to staff.
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Moved
by: Councillor Kerwin
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Seconded
by: Councillor Hempen
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THAT Mr. Dowson be allotted an additional five
minutes for his deputation.
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Carried
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Moved
by: Regional Councillor Taylor
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Seconded
by: Councillor Twinney
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THAT
the deputation by Mr. John Dowson regarding the financial details
associated with Newmarket Theatre and the Very Useful Theatre Company be
received and referred to staff for a comprehensive review along with a
comparison of how much sports facilities are subsidized;
AND
THAT such review include consultation with key stakeholders including members
of the theatre community to be reported back to Committee of the Whole
within a 60 day time frame.
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Moved
by: Councillor Emanuel
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Seconded
by: Councillor Hempen
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THAT
the PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Craig Binning and Mr. Jason Bevan of
Hemson Consulting regarding the Capital Financing Sustainability Strategy,
Part 2 be received.
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Moved
by: Councillor Emanuel
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Seconded
by: Councillor Hempen
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THAT
Joint CAO/Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2014-05 dated
March 24, 2014 regarding Capital Financing Sustainability Strategy, Hemson
Part 2 Report be received.
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Carried
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Moved
by: Councillor Emanuel
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Seconded
by: Councillor Vegh
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THAT
the following items be adopted on consent:
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8.
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Correspondence dated March
19, 2014 from Mr. John Cartwright, President, Labour Council, Toronto and
York Region requesting that April 28, 2014 be proclaimed as "Day of
Mourning for Workers Killed or Injured on the Job".
a)
THAT the correspondence dated March 19, 2014 from Mr. John Cartwright,
President, Labour Council, Toronto and York Region be received and the
following recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT April 28, 2014 be proclaimed as 'Day of Mourning for Workers Killed or
Injured on the Job' in the Town of Newmarket;
ii)
AND THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and
on the Town's website www.newmarket.ca
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13.
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Corporate Services Report -
Legislative Services 2014-09 dated March 24, 2014 regarding Carnival - D.A.
Campbell Amusement Ltd. - Upper Canada Mall.
a) THAT Corporate Services Report – Legislative
Services 2014-09 dated March 24, 2014 regarding Carnival - D.A. Campbell
Amusement Ltd. Upper Canada Mall be received and the application be
approved subject to the following terms:
i)
THAT the licence be issued for a period of seven consecutive days from May
6 to May 12, 2014 to permit the setting up and dismantling of amusement
devices;
ii)
AND THAT the actual operation of the carnival not exceed five consecutive
days within that permitted time period.
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14.
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List
of Outstanding Matters.
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THAT
the list of Outstanding Matters be received.
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Carried
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The
Committee recessed at 3:09 p.m.
The
Committee reconvened at 3:21 p.m.
The
Committee resolved into a Closed Session at 3:24 p.m.
The
Committee resumed into a Public Session at 5:01 p.m.
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15.
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Development and
Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2014-23 dated March 13,
2014 regarding Millard Avenue - Parking Review - Forest Glen Road to Lorne
Avenue – Update and Development
and Infrastructure Services Report – Engineering Services 2014-24 regarding
Millard Avenue – Parking Review – Haskett Park.
Moved
by Councillor Sponga
Seconded
by Regional Councillor Taylor
THAT
Development & Infrastructure Services Report – ES2014-23, dated March
13, 2014 regarding Millard Avenue – Parking Review – Forest Glen Road to
Lorne Avenue Update and Development and Infrastructure Services Report –
Engineering Services 2014-24 regarding Millard Avenue – Parking Review –
Haskett Park be deferred to the next scheduled Committee of the Whole
meeting.
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Carried
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Corporate Services Report -
Legislative Services 2014-06 dated March 6, 2014 regarding "Advance
Voting Opportunities and Language and Communication for the 2014 Municipal
Election".
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Moved
by Councillor Kerwin
Seconded
by Councillor Vegh
THAT
Corporate Services Report – Legislative Services 2014-06 dated March 6,
2014 regarding “Advance Voting Opportunities and Language and Communication
for the 2014 Municipal Election” be received and the following
recommendations be adopted:
a)
THAT a by-law be enacted to permit the following dates, times and locations
for Advance Voting in the Town of Newmarket for the 2014 municipal
election;
Date
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Time
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Locations
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Saturday,
October 11, 2014
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12:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. –
1:00 p.m.
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Ray Twinney
Recreation Complex
Magna Centre
Farmer’s
Market/ Community Centre
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Sunday,
October 12, 2014
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12:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.
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Ray Twinney
Recreation Complex
Magna Centre
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Saturday,
October 18, 2014
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12:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m. –
1:00 p.m.
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Ray Twinney
Recreation Complex
Magna Centre
Farmer’s
Market/Community Centre
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Sunday,
October 19, 2014
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12:00 p.m. –
4:00 p.m.
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Ray Twinney
Recreation Complex
Magna Centre
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Monday,
October 20, 2014
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4:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.
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Ray Twinney
Recreation Complex
Magna Centre
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Tuesday,
October 21, 2014
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4:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.
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Ray Twinney
Recreation Complex
Magna Centre
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Wednesday,
October 22, 2014
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4:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.
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Multi Unit
Residences (to be identified at the discretion of the Clerk)
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Thursday,
October 23, 2014
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4:00 p.m. –
8:00 p.m.
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Ray Twinney Recreation
Complex
Magna Centre
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b)
AND THAT a by-law be enacted to provide for reduced voting hours with
respect to a voting place that is only for the use of residents of the
institution or retirement home;
c)
AND THAT a by-law be enacted to include other languages in addition to
English and French in order to relay election related information to the
general public.
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Carried
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17.
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Chief
Administrative Officer Report - CAO 2014-06 dated March 27, 2014 regarding
an Update on Collaborative Municipal Initiatives of the Six Northern
Municipalities of York Region.
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Moved
by: Councillor Twinney
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Seconded
by: Regional Councillor Taylor
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THAT
Chief Administrative Officer Report 2014-06 dated March 27, 2014 regarding
Update on Collaborative Municipal Initiatives of the Six Northern
Municipalities of York Region be received for information purposes.
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Carried
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Moved
by Councillor Sponga
Seconded
by Councillor Emanuel
THAT
the following motions be deferred to the next scheduled Committee of the
Whole meeting.
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Reports by Regional
Representatives
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None.
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The Committee recessed at 5:05 p.m.
The Committee reconvened at 5:55 p.m.
The Committee resolved into a Closed Session at
5:56 p.m.
The Committee reconvened into a Public Session at
7:10 p.m.
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The Deputy Clerk welcomed members of the public to
the Committee of the Whole meeting. The Deputy Clerk advised that the
Planning Act requires the Town to hold at least one Public Meeting on any
proposed Town of Newmarket Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of
Subdivision Application.
The Deputy Clerk explained that the purpose of the
Public Meeting is to hear from anyone who has an interest in the
Applications for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for
the lands located on the north side of Davis Drive, east of Ford Wilson
Boulevard and west of Upper Canada Mall.
The Deputy Clerk advised that the Committee of the
Whole will not be making a decision regarding the proposed Application
tonight, but will refer all written and verbal comments to Planning Staff
to consider in a report that will be brought forward to a future Committee
of the Whole or Council meeting.
The Deputy Clerk requested that those in attendance
who wish to be notified of subsequent meetings, or are making a
presentation, to please complete a form with their name and address and
submit it to the Clerk’s staff.
The Deputy Clerk further advised that in accordance
with the Planning Act, the Ontario Municipal Board may dismiss an appeal
without holding a hearing, if the appellant failed to make either oral
submissions at the Public Meeting or provide written submissions to Council
prior to adoption.
The Deputy Clerk thanked the members of the public
for their participation and interest in the meeting.
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23.
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PowerPoint
Presentation by Mr. John Bousfield of Bousfield Inc. and Mr. Chris Matson
of Matson McConnell on behalf of Sundial Homes regarding Application for
Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision - Sundial Homes
(Davis) Limited.
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Members of Council queried Mr. Bousfield, Mr. Matson
and staff regarding the proposed school site, construction management
plans, access to parks, use of the storm water management plan lands as
part of the trail system and increased urban density.
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Mr.
Mathew Reilly, resident, addressed the Committee regarding the proposed
development. He identified the proposed school site as a benefit to the
community and requested that staff and Council communicate this to the
School Board.
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25.
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Mr.
Jeff Healey, resident, addressed the Committee regarding concerns about
traffic management and how the proposed design aligns with the Draft
Secondary Plan.
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26.
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Ms.
Dragana Vupic, resident, addressed the Committee regarding concerns about
safe access to parks and playgrounds within the proposed development and a
lack of sports fields nearby.
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Moved
by: Councillor Emanuel
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Seconded
by: Councillor Di Muccio
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THAT
the PowerPoint presentation by Mr. John Bousfield and Mr. Chris Matson and the
deputations by Mr. Reilly, Mr. Healey and Ms. Vupic regarding the
Application for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision –
Sundial Homes (Davis) Limited be received.
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The Director of Planning and Building Services
advised of the next steps associated with the planning process for the
application being a report back from staff to a future Committee of the
Whole meeting.
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