Town of Newmarket

Minutes

Council Workshop

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, January 14, 2019
Time:	9:00 A.m. - 12:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers Municipal Offices 395 Mulock Drive Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7

Members Present:

• Mayor Taylor
• Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
• Councillor Simon
• Councillor Woodhouse
• Councillor Twinney
• Councillor Morrison
• Councillor Kwapis
• Councillor Broome
• Councillor Bisanz

Staff Present:

• E. Armchuk, Acting Chief Administrative Officer
• P. Noehammer, Commissioner of Development & Infrastructure
• I. McDougall, Commissioner of Community Services
• L. Lyons, Acting Commissioner of Corporate Services
• K. Saini, Acting Director of Legislative Services/Town Clerk
• R. Prudhomme, Director of Engineering Services
• A. Walkom, Legislative Coordinator
• J. Grossi, Legislative Coordinator

For consideration by Council on January 21, 2019.

The meeting was called to order at 9:06 AM.

The Council Workshop recessed at 10:12 AM and reconvened at 10:27 AM.

Mayor Taylor in the Chair.

 

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1.

Notice

Mayor Taylor advised that in accordance with the Town's Procedure By-law, no decisions are to be made but rather this meeting is an opportunity for Council to have informal discussion regarding various matters.

2.

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

None.

3.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

There were no declarations of pecuniary interest.

4.

Items

The Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure provided an introduction to the Low Impact Development presentations and the Director of Engineering Services.

4.1

Town Challenges & Initiatives for Climate Change Adaptation

The Director of Engineering Services provided a presentation to Council. The presentation included an overview of the risks around climate change, current Low Impact Development projects in Newmarket and future intentions.

Members of Council queried staff regarding the Town's past and future Low Impact Development projects.

 

4.2

Climate Change Liability for Municipalities in Ontario

The Director of Engineering Services provided an introduction to the presentation and Laura Zizzo of Zizzo Strategy.

Laura Zizzo of Zizzo Strategy provided a presentation to Council remotely through electronic meeting software. The presentation included an overview of climate change impacts, climate risks and opportunities, and national grants.

 

4.3

Low Impact Development/Stormwater 101

The Director of Engineering Services provided an introduction to the presentation and Jay Michels of Emmons & Olivier Resources (EOR).

Jay Michels of Emmons & Olivier Resources (EOR) provided a presentation to Council. The presentation included an overview of development impacts on the water cycle, stormwater management and Low Impact Development projects. 

Members of Council queried the presenter regarding Low Impact Development projects in Minnesota in relation to projects in Newmarket.

 

4.4

Town of Newmarket Partnerships with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

The Director of Engineering Services provided an introduction to the presentation and Mike Walters, CAO, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA).

Mike Walters, CAO, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) provided a presentation to Council. The presentation included an overview of stormwater management within the Lake Simcoe watershed, partnerships and accomplishments

Members of Council queried the presenter regarding current and past projects.

• Moved by: Councillor Bisanz
  Seconded by: Councillor Woodhouse
  1. That presentations listed as items 4.1 to 4.4 be received.
  
  Carried

5.

Adjournment

• Moved by: Councillor Woodhouse
  Seconded by: Councillor Kwapis
  1. That the meeting be adjourned at 12:09 PM.
  
  Carried