Town of Newmarket
Agenda
Committee of the Whole

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, March 17, 2025

Time:

1:00 P.m. - 7:00 P.m.

Location:

Streamed live from the Municipal Offices

395 Mulock Drive

Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7

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1.

Notice

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 March 12, 2025. Written correspondence received by this date will form part of the public record; or,
2. You are strongly encouraged to pre-register if you would like to make a deputation at the meeting. For more information regarding the options available, email 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(s)

How to get involved with planning applications (item 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 providing a deputation during the meeting. To learn more about how to get involved, please email [email protected] and include your contact information (name and phone number).

4.1

Zoning By-law Amendment – Lytham Green (Marianneville Developments Limited)

Note: Richard Zelinka, Zelinka Priamo Limited will provide a presentation on this matter.

• 1. That the presentation provided by Richard Zelinka, Zelinka Priamo Limited regarding Zoning By-law Amendment - Lytham Green (Marianneville Developments Limited) be received. 

4.1.1

Correspondence - Yuvraj Bhardwaj - Zoning By-law Amendment Lytham Green (Marianneville Developments Limited)

• 1. That the correspondence provided by Yuvraj Bhardwaj regarding Zoning By-law Amendment Lytham Green (Marianneville Developments Limited) be received.

5.

Presentations & Recognitions

5.1

Achieving Excellence: A Water Story

Note: Rob Gillis, Manger, Water/Wastewater will provide a presentation on this matter.

• 1. That the presentation provided by Rob Gillis, Manager, Water/Wastewater regarding Achieving Excellence: A Water Story be received.

6.

Deputations

6.1

Norooz - Persian New Year

Note: Dela Fotoohi, Seniors Iranian Multicultural Association (SIMA), will provide a deputation on this matter.

• 1. That the deputation provided by Dela Fotoohi, Seniors Iranian Multicultural Association (SIMA) regarding Norooz - Persian New Year be received.

7.

Consent Items

7.1

2024 Annual Drinking Water System Reports & Annual Management Review

• 1. That the report entitled Annual Water Quality and Performance Report (2024), Drinking Water System Summary Report (2024), and DWQMS Annual Management Review Report dated 17 March 2025 be received, including the following attached reports:
     1. Section 11 – 2024 Drinking Water System Annual Water Quality & Performance Report (Attachment 1); and,
     2. Schedule 22 – 2024 Drinking Water System Summary Report (Attachment 2); and,
     3. DWQMS Element 20 – 2024 Annual Management Review Report (Attachment 3); and,
  2. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

7.2

Preliminary 2024 Fourth Quarter Summary

• 1. That the report entitled 2024 Preliminary Fourth Quarter Financial Summary dated March 17, 2025 be received; and,
  2. That the 2024 tax-supported operating surplus allocation be approved as outlined in the report; and,
  3. That changes to the 2025 capital spending authority and the corresponding funding be approved as outlined in the report; and,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

7.3

Journey's End Circle Parking Review

• 1. That the report entitled Journey’s End Circle Parking Review dated March 17, 2025 be received; and,
  2. That the Parking Amendments proposed in Appendix 1 be adopted; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

7.4

Fitness Centres Update

• 1. That the report entitled Fitness Centres Update dated March 17, 2025 be received; and,
  2. That conversion of the contract Fitness Programmer position to a permanent full time Fitness Programmer position be approved; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

7.5

U.S. Tariffs Implications on Procurement and Business Supports

• 1. That the report entitled U.S. Tariffs Implications on Procurement and Business Supports dated March 17th, 2025, be received; and,
  2. That staff be directed to modify Procurement By-Law 2014-27 and current procurement practices to prioritize Canadian goods and services by maximizing allowable threshold limits as permitted within the applicable trade treaties and amending any other provisions of the Procurement By-Law as required to reflect the increased thresholds and Councils direction; and,
  3. That Community and Economic Innovation work closely with community partners (e.g. Chamber of Commerce, York Region, etc.) and the business community to ensure education and support programs related to tariffs and their implications are in place and actively promoted through the Business Assistance Concierge program and Choose Local campaigns; and,
  4. That staff continue to monitor any changes to the tariffs and / or direction from the Federal or Provincial government, and report to Council as necessary; and,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

7.6

Central York Fire Services Joint Council Committee meeting minutes of December 3, 2024

• 1. That the Central York Fire Services Joint Council Committee meeting minutes of December 3, 2024 be received.

7.7

Newmarket Public Library Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2025

• 1. That the Newmarket Public Library Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2025 be received. 

7.8

Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee meeting minutes of January 21, 2025

• 1. That the meeting minutes of the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee of January 21, 2025 be received.

7.9

Elman W. Campbell Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2025

• 1. That the Elman W. Campbell Meeting Minutes of January 22, 2025 be received.

7.10

Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2025

• 1. That the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Meeting Minutes of February 5, 2025 be received.

8.

Action Items

9.

Notices of Motion

10.

Motions Where Notice has Already been Provided

11.

New Business

12.

Closed Session

12.1

Land Acquisition Matter

A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board as per Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001. 

13.

Adjournment