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The meeting of the Committee of the Whole was held on Monday, March 17, 2014 in Council Chambers, 395 Mulock Drive, Newmarket.

 

Members Present:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Absent:

Mayor Van Bynen

Regional Councillor Taylor

Councillor Di Muccio

Councillor Emanuel

Councillor Hempen

Councillor Sponga

Councillor Twinney

 

Councillor Kerwin

Councillor Vegh 

 

Staff Present:

 

R.N. Shelton, Chief Administrative Officer

R. Prudhomme, Acting Commissioner of Development & Infrastructure Services

A. Moore, Commissioner of Corporate Services

I. McDougall, Commissioner of Community Services

C. Kalimootoo, Director of Public Works Services

R. Nethery, Director of Planning and Building Services

M. Mayes, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer

A. Brouwer, Director of Legislative Services/Town Clerk

L. Moor, Council/Committee Coordinator

J. Patel, Project Support Business Analyst

 

Mayor Van Bynen in the Chair.

 

The meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m.

 

 

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

 

 

 

Moved by:  Regional Councillor Taylor

 

 

Seconded by:  Councillor  Emanuel

 

 

 

THAT the Additions and Corrections to the Agenda noted in the addendum be adopted.

 

 

 

Carried

 

 

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

 

 

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Consent Items

 

 

Moved by:      Regional Councillor Taylor

Seconded by: Councillor Twinney

 

THAT the following items be adopted on consent:

 

1.

Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes of February 20, 2014.

 

THAT the Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes of February 20, 2014 be received.

 

2.

Correspondence dated February 12, 2014 from Ms. Karen Beaulieu, Fundraising Co-ordinator, Canadian Cancer Society - Holland River Community Office requesting that April, 2014 be proclaimed 'Daffodil Month' in the Town of Newmarket.

 

THAT the correspondence from Ms. Karen Beaulieu, Canadian Cancer Society regarding the proclamation of April, 2014 as 'Daffodil Month' be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

a) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim April, 2014 as 'Daffodil Month';

 

b) AND THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and on the Town website www.newmarket.ca

 

3.

Correspondence received February 24, 2014 from Ms. Kathy Crowhurst, Lupus Foundation of Ontario requesting that May 10, 2014 be proclaimed 'World Lupus Day' and the month of October, 2014 be proclaimed 'Lupus Awareness Month' in the Town of Newmarket.

 

a) THAT the correspondence from Ms. Kathy Crowhurst, Lupus Foundation of Ontario be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

b) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim May 10, 2014 as 'World Lupus Day' and October, 2014 as 'Lupus Awareness Month';

 

c) AND THAT the proclamations be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and on the Town's website www.newmarket.ca

 

4.

Correspondence received February 24, 2014 from Mr. S.C. Campbell, President, Probus Centre-Canada Inc. requesting that March, 2014 be proclaimed "Probus Month" in the Town of Newmarket.

 

THAT the correspondence received February 24, 2014 from Mr. S.C. Campbell, President, Probus Centre-Canada be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

a) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim March, 2014 as 'Probus Month' in the Town of Newmarket;

 

b) AND THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and on the Town's website www.newmarket.ca

 

5.

Correspondence dated February 2014 from Ms. Ashley Martin, Program Manager, Girls Inc. requesting proclamation of April 28 to May 2, 2014 as 'Girls Rights Week' in the Town of Newmarket.

 

THAT the correspondence dated February 2014 from Ms. Ashley Martin, Program Manager, Girls Inc. be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

a) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim April 28 to May 2, 2014 as 'Girls Rights Week';

 

b) AND THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and on the Town's website www.newmarket.ca

 

6.

Newmarket Public Library Board Minutes of January 15, 2014.

 

THAT the Newmarket Public Library Board Minutes of January 15, 2014 be received.

 

7.

Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes of January 8, 2014.

 

THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes of January 8, 2014 be received.

 

8.

Inclusivity Advisory Committee Minutes of January 22, 2014.

 

THAT the Inclusivity Advisory Committee Minutes of January 22, 2014 be received.

 

 

9.

Item 1 of the Inclusivity Advisory Committee Minutes of January 22, 2014.  

 

THAT due to the consistent struggles of the Inclusivity Advisory Committee in attaining quorum requirements that the Inclusivity Advisory Committee cease holding regular meetings for the remainder of the term and should a meeting be required that it be at the call of the Chair.

 

10.

Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of February 10, 2014.

 

THAT the Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of February 10, 2014 be received.

 

11.

Item 1 of the Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of February 10, 2014 being an Application for Telecommunications Tower - 17665 Leslie Street - Ward 3.

 

1) THAT the Application for a Telecommunications Tower to permit a 30 metre monopole tower to be erected on the subject lands be deferred to a future Site Plan Review Committee meeting in order that the applicant explore relocating the proposed tower towards the rear of the property or to the industrial area and the applicant shall provide Site Plan Review Committee with the details of the circulation range and how many people were notified;

 

2) AND THAT Duane Lovelace, Associate, Municipal Consultation Site Acquisition of Altus Group, 33 Yonge Street, Suite 500, Toronto, ON M5E 1G4 be notified of this decision;

 

3) AND THAT York Region Condominium Plan #781 of 17665 Leslie Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 3E3 be notified of this decision.

 

12.

Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of March 3, 2014.

 

THAT the Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of March 3, 2014 be received.

 

13.

Item 1 of Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of March 3, 2014.

 

a) THAT the Application for Site Plan Approval to permit an 8 storey Administrative Centre Annex Building with a gross floor area of 37,628.6 square metres together with 2 levels of underground parking and a pedestrian bridge of 137.76 square metres connecting the proposed annex building to main administrative building at 17250 Yonge Street on the subject lands be referred to a Public Information Centre (PIC) subject to the following:

 

i) THAT staff provide a memorandum to Site Plan Review Committee advising of the notification process for the Public Information Centre (PIC);

ii) THAT following the Public Information Centre the application be brought back to Site Plan Review Committee for further consideration;

 

b) AND THAT Michael Del Buono, Project Manager, Capital Delivery, Property Services Branch, The Regional Municipality of York, 17250 Yonge Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 6Z1 be notified of this decision;

 

c) AND THAT Lauren Capilongo of Malone Given Parsons Ltd., 140 Renfrew Drive, Suite 201, Markham, ON L3R 6B3 be notified of this decision.

 

14.

Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2014-11 dated March 4, 2014 regarding Tax Write-Offs.

 

THAT Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2014-11 dated March 4, 2014 regarding Tax Write-Offs pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001 be received and the following recommendation be adopted:

 

THAT the tax adjustments outlined in Appendix 1 for application for the cancellation or refund of taxes pursuant to Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001 be approved.

 

15.

Corporate Services Report - Finance 2014-12 dated March 3, 2014 regarding Statement of Remuneration and Expenses - 2013 Payments to Elected and Appointed Officials.

 

THAT Corporate Services Report - Finance 2014-12 and the attached Statement of Remuneration and Expenses - 2013 Payments to Elected and Appointed Officials dated March 3, 2014 be received.

 

16.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2014-13 dated March 6, 2014 regarding Application for Draft Plan of Condominium - 804 Shadrach Drive.

 

THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2014-13 dated March 6, 2014 regarding Application for Draft Plan of Condominium be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

a) THAT approval be given to Draft Plan of Condominium 19CDMN-2013003 subject to the Schedule of Conditions attached and forming part of Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2014-13;

 

b) AND THAT Daniels LR Corporation, (c/o Remo Agostino), 20 Queen Street West Suite 3400, Toronto, ON M5H 3R3 be notified of this action.

 

17.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2014-20 dated February 26, 2014 regarding Main Street - On Street Accessible Parking Spaces.

 

THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - ES 2014-20 dated February 26, 2014 regarding Main Street - On Street Accessible Parking Spaces be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

1) THAT accessible parking spaces on Main Street be approved at the following on-street locations:

 

a) 127 Main Street

b) 99 Main Street

c) 71 Main Street

d) 35 Main Street

e) 48 Main Street

f)  22 Main Street

 

2) AND THAT the property owners fronting onto Main Street from Millard Avenue to Davis Drive be notified;

 

3) AND THAT the necessary By-law be prepared and submitted to Council for its approval.

 

18.

Street Naming Committee Minutes of November 15, 2013.

 

THAT the Street Naming Committee Minutes of November 15, 2013 be received.

 

19.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Public Works Services 2014-15 dated February 28, 2014 regarding the 2013 Newmarket Water Distribution System Annual Water Quality Summary Report.  

 

THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Public Works Services 2014-15 dated February 28, 2014 regarding the 2013 Newmarket Water Distribution System Annual Water Quality Summary Report be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

a) THAT the 2013 Newmarket Water Distribution System Annual Water Quality Summary Report for the period January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013 be received for information;

 

b) AND THAT the information in the attached report be available for public viewing on the Town's website, at the Customer Service counter at 395 Mulock Drive and the Operations Centre at 1275 Maple Hill Court.

20.

Association of Municipalities of Ontario Recent Developments in Joint and Several Liability.

 

1) THAT Council support the actions of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, Mr. Randy Pettapiece, MPP, Perth-Wellington and other Ontario municipalities proposing to limit Joint and Several liability for municipalities currently under consideration by the Government of Ontario;

 

2) AND THAT the Mayor write a letter to the Premier, the  Attorney General and the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing supporting the "combined model" reform of Joint and Several liability affecting Ontario municipalities; 

 

3) AND THAT the correspondence received from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (March 4, 2014 and February 7, 2014), the municipalities of Georgina, Markham and York Region be received.

 

21.

THAT Site Plan Review Committee, Council workshops and other public meetings scheduled in the Council Chamber where there is a quorum of Council required, be web streamed at the earliest opportunity.

 

22.

Deputation rescheduled to Council meeting of March 24, 2014 - Mr. Ken Sisler regarding the Proclamation of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

 

  23.

Deputation rescheduled to Committee of the Whole meeting of April 7, 2014 by Mr. John Dowson regarding the Very Useful Theatre Company.

 

  24.

 

Correspondence items a) to e) related to Development and Infrastructure Services – Planning Report 2014-11 dated March 17, 2014 regarding Official Plan Amendment # 10 – Town of Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan and Associated Amendment to Official Plan – a) Letter dated February 24, 2014 from Mr. Michael Melling, Davies Howe Partners, LLP;  b) Letter dated February 24, 2014 from Mr. Robert Horst, General Manager, Upper Canada Mall, c) Letter from Daniel Berholz, Green & Rose Developments Inc., d) Letter dated February 24, 2014 from Mr. Richard Zelinka, Principal Planner, Zelinka Priamo Ltd., e) Letter dated March 10, 2014 from Mr. Chad B. John-Baptise, Senior Project Manager, MMM Group.

 

24.

List of Outstanding Matters.

 

THAT the list of Outstanding Matters be received.

 

 

Carried

 

 

Deputations

 

25.

Ms. Kim McKinnon, on behalf of the Concerned Citizens for Accessibility and Mobility and the Community Legal Clinic of York Region and Councillor John Abel, Town of Aurora addressed the Committee regarding Mobility Plus Appeal Panel.

 

 

Moved by: Councillor Di Muccio

 

Seconded by: Councillor Twinney

 

 

THAT the deputations by Ms. Kim McKinnon, on behalf of the Concerned Citizens for Accessibility and Mobility and the Community Legal Clinic of York Region and Councillor  John Abel, Town of Aurora regarding Mobility Plus Appeal Panel be received.

 

Carried

 

 26.

Item 1 of the Accessibility Advisory Committee Minutes of February 20, 2014 regarding Mobility Plus Appeal Panel.

 

Committee discussed the Accessibility Advisory Committee’s recommendations and an alternate motion was presented.

 

Moved by: Regional Councillor Taylor

Seconded by: Councillor Twinney

 

1) THAT Council of the Town of Newmarket recommends to the Regional Municipality of York that it maintain the current structure of the Mobility Plus Eligibility Appeal Panel until a more comprehensive review is conducted;

 

2) AND THAT the review includes the concept of a Mobility Plus Advisory Committee.  

 

Carried

 

Presentations & Recognitions

 

27.

Mr. Neno Kovacevic from IBI Group addressed the Committee with a PowerPoint presentation regarding the proposed Davis Drive Streetscape improvements.  (Related to Item 36)

 

 

 

 

 

Moved by:      Councillor Twinney

 

Seconded by: Regional Councillor Taylor

 

 

THAT the PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Neno Kovacevic from IBI Group regarding the proposed Davis Drive Streetscape improvements be received.

 

 

Carried

 

The Committee of the Whole consented to bring Development and Infrastructure Services Report – Engineering Services 2014-16 dated March 17, 2014 forward at this time.

 

28.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2014-16 dated March 17, 2014 regarding VIVA Streetscape Improvements.

 

Committee discussed the recommendations contained within Development and Infrastructure Services Report – Engineering Services 2014-16 dated March 17, 2014 regarding VIVA Streetscape Improvements and an alternate motion was presented.  

 

Moved by:      Councillor Sponga

 

Seconded by: Councillor Emanuel

 

 

THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Commission - Engineering Services Report 2014-16 dated March 17, 2014 be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

1) THAT Council approve the conceptual design of the Yonge Street/Davis Drive, Main Street/Davis Drive and Eagle Street/Davis Drive intersection and that IBI be retained to complete the detailed design;

 

2) AND THAT the preferred front of sign wording for the Main Street/Davis Drive intersection arch on Main Street be “Historic Downtown Newmarket”;  

 

3) AND THAT staff be authorized to negotiate with Viva and to tender works as necessary and award the contract for the works, provided the prices are within budget;

 

4) AND THAT the language on the back face of the intersection arch be referred to the Communications Department for review and suggestions.

 

 

Carried

 

 

29.

Corporate Services Commission - Procurement Services Development and Infrastructure Services Commission - Facility Services Joint Report 2014-05 dated February 3, 2014 regarding Ice Resurfacing Machines.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Sponga

 

Seconded by: Councillor Di Muccio

 

 

THAT Corporate Services Commission - Procurement Services and Development and Infrastructure Services Commission - Facility Services Joint Report 2014-05 dated February 3, 2014 regarding Single Source contract for Ice Resurfacers be received and the following recommendation be adopted:

 

THAT the matter of replacement of Ice Resurfacing Machines be deferred to be reported back within a 90 day time frame to obtain information on the differences between Olympia and Zamboni models (comparable units) and compare use of these models with other area municipalities. 

 

Carried

 

30.

Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2014-03 dated March 3, 2014 regarding Investment Activities and Returns - Annual Report for 2013.

 

Discussion ensued regarding Appendix A contained within the report and the term associated with the indoor facility mortgage for the Newmarket Soccer Club.  A suggestion was made to amend the Appendix to reflect the 3 year term with an option to extend the loan for two additional terms of one-year at the Town’s discretion.

 

 

Moved by:      Regional Councillor Taylor

 

Seconded by: Councillor Emanuel

 

 

THAT Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2014-03 dated March 3, 2014 regarding Investment Activities and Returns - Annual Report for 2013, as corrected, be received for information purposes.

 

 

Carried

 

31.

Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2014-10 dated March 6, 2014 regarding the Projected 2013 Operating Results.

 

 

Moved by:      Councillor Emanuel

 

Seconded by: Councillor Sponga

 

 

 

 

THAT Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2014-10 dated March 6, 2014 regarding the Projected 2013 Operating Results be received and the following recommendation be adopted:

 

THAT the reserve and reserve fund transfers, totaling $900,000 listed below, be approved.

 

 

Carried

 

 

The Committee recessed at 3:31 p.m.

 

The Committee reconvened at 3:41 p.m.

 

Further feedback was received by way of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Marion Plaunt – Senior Planner, Policy and Mr. Jason Thorne of planningAlliance regarding Official Plan Amendment # 10 – the Town of Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan and Associated Amendments to the Official Plan.

 

 

 

Moved by:    Councillor Sponga

 

Seconded by: Councillor Hempen

 

 

THAT the PowerPoint presentation by the Senior Planner – Policy and Mr. Jason Thorne of planning Alliance regarding Official Plan Amendment # 10 – the Town of Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan and Associated Amendments to the Official Plan be received.

 

Carried

 

 

 

Moved by:  Councillor Emanuel

 

Seconded by: Councillor Hempen

 

 

THAT the Committee of the Whole resolve into a Closed Session for the purpose of discussing labour relations.  

 

Carried

 

 

The Committee resolved into Closed Session 4:40 p.m.

 

The Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Minutes are recorded under separate cover.

 

The Committee resumed into Public Session at 5:21 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

32.

Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services - Planning Report 2014-11 dated March 17, 2014 regarding Official Plan Amendment # 10 - the Town of Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan and Associated Amendments to the Official Plan.

 

Committee discussed the recommendations contained within Development and Infrastructure Services – Planning and Building Services – Planning Report 2014-11 dated March 17, 2014 regarding Official Plan Amendment # 10 – the Town of Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan and Associated Amendments to the Official Plan and an alternate motion was presented.  

 

 

 

 

 

Moved by: Regional Councillor Taylor

 

 

Seconded by: Councillor Sponga

 

 

 

 

 

THAT Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services - Planning Report 2014-11 dated March 17, 2014 regarding Official Plan Amendment # 10 - the Town of Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan and Associated Amendments to the Official Plan be received and the following recommendations, as amended, be adopted:

 

1) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services Report 2014-09 dated February 24, 2014 be received;

 

2) AND THAT the following recommended changes as reflected in the Revised Draft Secondary Plan dated March 17, 2014 be included for further public consultation and consideration:

 

a) the Transitional Policies adjacent to residential neighbourhoods as recommended in this report;

 

b) the height, density and bonusing policies as presented as Option 2A subject to modifying the medium density designation from 7 storeys to 8 storeys; 

 

c) the Interim Development and Angular Plan policies as recommended;

 

3) AND THAT Queen Street from Prospect Street to Roxborough Road be excluded from the secondary plan process and be subject to the current Official Plan policies;

 

4) AND THAT the medium density designation on Davis Drive from west of Parkside Drive easterly including 212 Davis Drive be increased to medium/high density on the front portion of the lots and medium density on the rear portion of the lots;

 

5) AND THAT staff provide public notice for the review and comment on the Revised Draft of the Town of Newmarket Official Plan Amendment # 10 - the Town of Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan and Associated Amendments - and that Amendment # 10 be referred to a public meeting;

 

6) AND THAT following the public meeting, any additional comments from the public, and those received through agency and departmental circulation be addressed by staff in a comprehensive report to the Committee of the Whole for consideration in May, 2014.

 

Carried

 

 

 

 

33.

Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services - Planning

Report 2014-12 dated February 26, 2014 regarding Municipal Energy Plan Budget.   

 

 

Moved by: Regional Councillor Taylor

 

Seconded by: Councillor Hempen

 

 

THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2014-12 dated February 26, 2014 regarding the Municipal Energy Plan Budget be received and the following recommendation be adopted:

 

THAT Finance transfer $100,000 from the 2013 Community Improvement Plan for Urban Centres and Brownfield Developments Budget to a new budget for the Municipal Energy Plan.

 

 

 

Carried

 

 

34.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Joint Engineering Services/Public Works Services 2014-17 dated March 17, 2014 regarding the Davis Drive Field Verification Program.

 

Moved by: Councillor Sponga 

 

Seconded by: Regional Councillor Taylor

 

 

THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Commission - Joint Engineering Services and Public Works Services Report 2014-17 dated March 17, 2014 regarding Davis Drive Field Verification Program be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

1) THAT Council approve the Davis Drive Field Verification Program;

 

2) AND THAT Council approve the additional budget request of $650,000 and that a new line be added to the 2014 Capital Budget for this item;

 

3) AND THAT the additional budget be funded from the Asset Replacement Fund.

 

Carried

 

 

35.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2014-22 dated February 28, 2014 regarding Viva Yonge Street Design.  

 

Moved by: Councillor Emanuel 

Seconded by: Councillor Sponga

 

THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2014-22 dated February 28, 2014 regarding the provision for future pedestrian lighting on the Yonge Street VIVA Corridor from approximately Savage Road North to Davis Drive be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

1) THAT the Town of Newmarket request VIVA to include estimates for the design and construction of a conduit for future pedestrian lighting within the Yonge Street corridor in the pricing for the project as an optional item;

 

2) AND THAT subject to receiving acceptable prices, staff be authorized to approve the inclusion of these works in the contract;

 

3) AND THAT VIVA be notified of this action.

 

Carried

 

 

36.

Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2014-06 dated March 6, 2014 regarding Advance Voting Opportunities and Language and Communication for the 2014 Municipal Election.   

 

Moved by: Councillor Emanuel 

Seconded by: Councillor Sponga 

 

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 deferred to the next Committee of the Whole meeting for staff to investigate the potential for a “Voting Week”, with consistent time of day voting periods at set locations.  

 

 

Carried

 

 

 

 

Action Item

 

37.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2014-14 dated March 6, 2014 regarding renaming of Slingerland Circle.

 

Committee discussed the recommendations contained within Development and Infrastructure Services Report – Planning and Building Services 2014-14 dated March 6, 2014 regarding renaming of Slingerland Circle and an alternate motion was presented.

 

Moved by: Councillor Emanuel 

 

Seconded by: Councillor Sponga 

 

 

THAT Development and Infrastructure Services/Planning and Building Services Report 2014-14 dated March 6, 2014 regarding renaming Slingerland Circle be received and the following recommendations, as amended, be adopted:

 

1) THAT staff proceed with the procedure outlined in Development and Infrastructure Services/Planning and Building Services Report 2014-14 to rename Slingerland Circle to Jack Giles Circle;

 

2) AND THAT compensation for the renaming address changes be approved for the 50 affected homeowners receiving $50 and established home based businesses receiving $150;

 

3) AND THAT should residents incur additional expenses related to the renaming address change costs that staff be authorized to approve expenditures up to $150 per household or $250 per home based business with proof of expense;

 

4) AND THAT all 50 residents be notified in writing of the name change and when the street name change will take effect;

 

5) AND THAT Council adopt the new procedure for renaming an existing street name outlined in this report;

 

6) AND THAT the new procedure for renaming an existing street name be added to the Street Naming Policy and Procedures;

 

7) AND THAT York Region Condominium 825, c/o Cheval Developments & Property Management Group, 372 Hollandview Trail, Suite 103, Aurora, ON L4G 0A5 be notified of this decision;

 

 

 

8) AND THAT Council requests the Board of Directors of York Region Condominium 825 to allow Public Works Services staff to enter on the property to change the two street signs.

 

 

Carried

 

Reports by Regional Representatives

 

 

None.

 

Notices of Motion

 

 

a) Councillor Emanuel provided notice that he would be bringing forward a motion to the next scheduled Committee of the Whole meeting regarding Bill 69 – Prompt Payments Act.

 

 

 

b) Councillor Emanuel provided notice that he would be bringing forward a motion to the next scheduled Committee of the Whole meeting regarding standards for notification signage for Official Plan and Zoning Amendments.

 

 

c) Councillor Sponga provided notice that he would be bringing forward a motion to the next scheduled Committee of the Whole meeting regarding a traffic mitigation pilot project involving removable speed humps. 

 

New Business

 

38.

Mayor Van Bynen advised of a New Business item related to electronic recorded votes.

 

 

Moved by: Regional Councillor Taylor

 

Seconded by: Councillor Sponga

 

 

THAT in accordance with Section 57 c) (ii) of the Procedure By-law, that a recorded vote be taken on all motions of Council by means of an electronic device commencing March 24, 2014.

 

 

Carried

 

 

 

 

 

 

Closed Session

 

 

Moved by:      Councillor Emanuel

 

Seconded by: Councillor Sponga

 

 

THAT the Committee of the Whole resolve into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing proposed disposition of land, proposed acquisition of land, the security of property by the municipality and advice subject to solicitor/client privilege, employee negotiations.

 

 

Carried

 

 

The Committee resolved into Closed Session at 6:52 p.m.

 

The Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Minutes are recorded under separate cover.

 

The Committee resumed into Public Session at 8:30 p.m.

 

39.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2014-07 dated February 13, 2014 regarding Cash-in-Lieu of Parking.

 

Moved by: Councillor Emanuel 

 

Seconded by: Councillor Sponga 

 

 

THAT Development and Infrastructure Services/Planning and Building Services Report 2014-07 dated February 13, 2014 regarding cash in lieu of parking be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

1) THAT cash in lieu of parking be set in accordance with Appendix A forming part of this report;

 

2) AND THAT the Cash in Lieu of Parking policy identified as Appendix A be implemented immediately upon Council approval;

 

3) AND THAT current Planning Act applications that may benefit from cash in lieu of parking remain subject to the cash in lieu of parking rates prior to the implementation of the Cash In Lieu of Parking Policy as long as:

 

 

 

 

 

 

i) such applicants execute either a site plan agreement or a cash in lieu of parking agreement with the Town by March 2, 2017; and

 

ii) such applicants have not been or are not currently in litigation with the Town related to the subject application.

 

Carried

 

Public Hearing Matters

 

 

None

 

Adjournment

 

Moved by:  Regional Councillor Taylor

 

Seconded by: Councillor Sponga

 

 

THAT the meeting adjourn.

 

Carried

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

 

 

Tony Van Bynen, Mayor

 

Andrew Brouwer, Town Clerk