Mayor Van Bynen declared a pecuniary interest in
Item 1 with respect to the Integrity Commissioner’s Report as he is a named
individual within the report. He advised he would take no part in the
discussion or voting of the foregoing matter and vacated the Chair.
Regional Councillor Taylor assumed the Chair.
Moved by: Councillor Kerwin
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Seconded by: Councillor Twinney
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a) THAT the Procedural By-law be waived to accommodate additional
time requested for the deputations.
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Carried
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Deputations:
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1.
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Jack Blommesteyn addressed the Committee with a PowerPoint
presentation in opposition to the Integrity Commissioner’s Report.
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Moved by: Councillor Twinney
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Seconded by: Councillor Kerwin
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a) THAT the deputation and PowerPoint presentation by Jack
Blommesteyn in opposition to the Integrity Commissioner’s Report be
received.
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2.
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Alexander Blommesteyn and Nicholas Blommesteyn addressed the
Committee with a PowerPoint presentation in opposition to the Integrity
Commissioner’s Report.
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Moved by: Councillor Sponga
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Seconded by: Councillor Emanuel
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a) THAT the deputations and PowerPoint presentations by Alexander
and Nicholas Blommesteyn in opposition to the Integrity Commissioner’s
Report be received.
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Carried
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3.
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John Blommesteyn addressed the Committee in opposition to the
Integrity Commissioner’s Report.
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Moved by: Councillor Sponga
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Seconded by: Councillor Emanuel
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a) THAT the deputation by John Blommesteyn in opposition to the
Integrity Commissioner’s Report be received.
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Presentations
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Moved
by: Councillor Emanuel
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Seconded
by: Councillor Sponga
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a)
THAT the presentation by Ms. Suzanne Craig, Integrity Commissioner with
respect to the report findings of a breach of Code of Conduct be received.
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Carried
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Moved
by: Councillor Sponga
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Seconded
by: Councillor Hempen
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a) THAT the report of the
Integrity Commissioner dated December 3, 2013 be received and the following
recommendations be adopted:
i) THAT Council support the report
findings;
ii)
AND THAT penalties provided for in the report be waived should the
Respondent provide a written apology to the Mayor on or before December 13,
2013;
iii)
AND THAT the Integrity Commissioner remain seized of this matter and
reserve the option to vary her recommendation on or before December 16,
2013;
iv)
AND THAT staff bring back options to the December 16, 2013 Council meeting
of details associated with the feasibility of an incremental means of
suspending remuneration.
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Carried
Recommendation v) was voted on separately.
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Moved
by: Councillor Sponga
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Seconded
by: Councillor Hempen
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v)
THAT Council suspends the remuneration paid to the Respondent for a period
of thirty days.
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Regional Councillor Taylor vacated the Chair.
Mayor Van Bynen assumed the Chair.
The Committee of the Whole recessed at 3:05 p.m.
The Committee of the Whole reconvened at 3:21 p.m.
with Councillor Vegh absent.
5.
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The Director of Legislative
Services addressed the Committee and introduced the Supervisor of By-law
Enforcement and the By-law Enforcement/Property Standards Officer who
provided a PowerPoint presentation with respect to the Comprehensive Review
of the Sign By-law.
Moved by: Councillor Twinney
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Seconded by: Councillor Kerwin
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a) THAT the PowerPoint presentation by the Supervisor of By-law
Enforcement and the By-law Enforcement/Property Standards Officer with
respect to the Comprehensive Review of the Sign By-law be received.
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Carried
Mr. Roy Dzucko on behalf of CBS Outdoor addressed the Committee
in support of the comprehensive review of the sign by-law through a
deputation.
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Mr. Sid Catalano on behalf of Pattison Signs addressed the
Committee in support of the comprehensive review of the sign by-law
through a deputation.
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Moved by: Councillor Emanuel
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Seconded by: Councillor Sponga
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b) THAT the deputations by Mr. Roy Dzucko of CBS Outdoor and Mr.
Sid Catalano of Pattison Signs with respect to the Comprehensive Review
of the Sign By-law be received.
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Carried
Corporate Services - Legislative Services Report 2013-47 dated
November 12, 2013 regarding "Comprehensive Review of Sign
By-law".
Discussion ensued and points of clarification regarding certain
details contained within the draft by-law will be addressed by staff.
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Moved by: Councillor Emanuel
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Seconded by: Councillor Sponga
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c)
THAT Corporate Services - Legislative Services Report 2013-47 dated
November 12, 2013 regarding "Comprehensive Review of Sign By-law"
be received and the following recommendations be adopted:
i)
THAT Council adopt the Final Draft Sign By-law attached as Appendix
"A";
ii)
AND THAT the following fees be included in the Fees and Charges By-law for
the 2014 Budget:
Service Provided
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Fee (Excludes HST)
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Ground Sign
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$400.00
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Fascia Sign
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$400.00
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Mural Sign
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$400.00
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Projecting Sign
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$400.00
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Construction Information Sign
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$400.00
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Hoarding Sign
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$400.00
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New Home Development Sign
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$100.00
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Portable / Mobile Sign
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$100.00
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Inflatable Sign
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$400.00
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Banner
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$100.00
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Election Sign Deposit
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$250.00
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Billboard Sign
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$1,500.00
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Billboard Sign Renewal
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$500.00
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Variance Fee – Staff Review
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$250.00
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Variance Fee – Committee
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$500.00
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Sign Removal
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$150.00
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Election Sign Removal (per sign)
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$25.00
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iii)
AND THAT Council repeal By-law 2009-79.
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Moved
by: Councillor Emanuel
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Seconded
by: Councillor Sponga
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THAT the PowerPoint presentation by the
Director of Legislative Services regarding the Voting Method Options, 2014
Municipal Election be received.
a) THAT
Corporate Services – Joint Legislative Services & Information
Technology Services Report 2013-43 dated November 29, 2013 regarding
“Voting Method Options, 2014 Municipal Election” be received and the
following recommendations be considered at the January 13, 2014 Committee
of the Whole meeting:
i)
THAT Council endorse Option 2, “Use of Internet Voting” as outlined in this
report for use in the 2014 municipal election;
ii)
AND THAT a by-law be brought forward for consideration by Council to
authorize the use of alternative voting equipment and an alternative voting
method in the 2014 municipal election accordance with Section 42 1 (a) and
(b) of the Municipal Elections Act, 1996;
iii)
AND THAT the public be invited to comment on Joint Legislative Services
& Information Technology Services Report 2013-43 in advance of the
January 13, 2014 Committee of the Whole meeting and subsequent Council
meeting where the report and authorizing by-law is considered.
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7.
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Corporate
Services Report – Legislative Services 2013-48 dated December 4, 2013
regarding the 2013-2017 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.
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Moved
by: Councillor Twinney
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Seconded
by: Councillor Emanuel
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THAT Corporate Services
Report - Legislative Services 2013-48 dated December 4, 2013 regarding the
2013-2017 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan be received and the following
recommendation be adopted:
a)
THAT Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2013-48 dated
December 4, 2013 regarding the Town of Newmarket 2013-2017 Multi-Year
Accessibility Plan be received and that Council approve the Town of
Newmarket 2013-2017 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.
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Moved
by: Councillor Emanuel
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Seconded
by: Councillor Sponga
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a) THAT the Correspondence dated October 24, 2013 from Mr. Bruce Macgregor,
Chief Administrative Officer, Regional Municipality of York regarding
Regional Council Representation and the Memorandum from Director of
Legislative Services/Town Clerk regarding current disposition of this
matter by York Region municipalities be received.
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Carried
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Moved
by: Councillor Emanuel
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Seconded
by: Councillor Sponga
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b)
THAT the Special Committee of the Whole resolve into a closed session for
the purpose of discussing litigation before the Ontario Municipal Board
(Marianneveille Developments Ltd. – Glenway) and a proposed or pending
acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.
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Carried
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The
Special Committee of the Whole resolved into Closed Session at 5:11 p.m.
The
Special Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Minutes are recorded under
separate cover.
Regional
Councillor Taylor left the meeting at 5:42 p.m.
Councillor
Emanuel left the meeting at 5:52 p.m.
The
Special Committee of the Whole resumed into Public Session at 5:55 p.m.
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Carried
Carried
Adjournment
12.
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Motion to adjourn Special Committee of the Whole on December 9,
2013 at 5:56 p.m.
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Moved by: Councillor Twinney
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Seconded by: Councillor Sponga
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a) THAT the meeting adjourn.
Carried
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