OPEN FORUM 6:45 P

 

 

Declarations of Interest

 

Presentations

 

1.

Ms. Suzanne Craig, Integrity Commissioner, to address the Committee regarding report findings.

 

Report dated December 3, 2013.

p. 4

 

2.

The Director of Legislative Services to address the Committee with a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Comprehensive Review of the Sign By-law.  

 

Corporate Services - Legislative Services Report  2013-47 dated November 12, 2013 regarding "Comprehensive Review of Sign By-law".

 

The Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Director of Legislative Services recommend:

 

a) 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

Fee (Excludes HST)

Ground Sign            

$400.00

Fascia Sign

$400.00

Mural Sign

$400.00

Projecting Sign

$400.00

Construction Information Sign

$400.00

Hoarding Sign

$400.00

New Home Development Sign

$100.00

Portable / Mobile Sign

$100.00

Inflatable Sign

$400.00

Banner

$100.00

Election Sign Deposit

$250.00

Billboard Sign

$1,500.00

Billboard Sign Renewal

$500.00

Variance Fee – Staff Review

$250.00

Variance Fee – Committee

$500.00

Sign Removal

$150.00

Election Sign Removal (per sign)

$25.00

 

iii) AND THAT Council repeal By-law 2009-79.

p. 11

 

3.

The Director of Legislative Services to address the Committee with a PowerPoint presentation with respect to the 2014 Election.

 

Corporate Services - Joint Legislative Services & Information Technology Services Report 2013-43 dated November 29, 2013 regarding "Voting Method Options, 2014 Municipal Election".

 

The Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Director of Legislative Services and the Director of Information Technology recommend:

 

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.

p. 57

 

 

 

 

Items

 

4.

Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2013-48 dated December 4, 2013  regarding the 2013-2017 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan.

 

The Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Director of Legislative Services recommend:

 

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.

p. 84

 

Action Items

 

5.

Correspondence dated October 24, 2013 from Mr. Bruce Macgregor, Chief Administrative Officer, Regional Municipality of York regarding Regional Council Representation.

 

Memorandum from Director of Legislative Services/Town Clerk regarding current disposition of this matter by York Region municipalities.

 

Recommendation:

 

For the consideration of Committee.

p. 133

 

Closed Session

 

6.

Joint CAO and Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services Report 2013-56 dated November 11, 2013 regarding Strategic Property Acquisition.

 

(A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board)

 

 

7.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Commissioner 2013-60 dated November 19, 2013 regarding a proposed acquisition of land.

 

 

8.

Marianneville Developments Limited (Glenway) (Ward 7) (Litigation Matter before Ontario Municipal Board) (If required)

 

 

 

 

Addendum

 

9.

Deputation request – four separate 5 minute time slots for deputations regarding Item 1 - Integrity Commissioner's Report.

 

Mr. John Blommesteyn, Jack Blommesteyn, Alexander Blommesteyn, Nicolas Blommesteyn.

 

 

10.

Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes of December 5, 2013.

 

Recommendation:

 

a) THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes of December 5, 2013 be received.

p. 153

 

11.

Excerpt of the Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes of December 5, 2013 - Town of Newmarket 2013-2017 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan as referenced in Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2013-48 dated December 4, 2013.

 

The Accessibility Advisory Committee recommends to Council:

 

a) THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee endorses the draft 2013-2017 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan as presented, with the minor terminology modifications suggested and request that it be forwarded to Council for approval.

p. 155

 

12.

Appendix "C" to Corporate Services - Legislative Services Report 2013-47 dated November 12, 2013 with respect to "Comprehensive Review of Sign By-law" .

 

Item is related to Item 2, regarding the Comprehensive Review of Sign By-law.

p. 156

 

Adjournment