Town of Newmarket

Minutes

Council

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, October 21, 2019
Time:	7:00 P.m. - 9:00 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 Morrison
• Councillor Kwapis
• Councillor Broome
• Councillor Bisanz

Members Absent:

• Councillor Twinney

Staff Present:

• J. Sharma, Chief Administrative Officer
• E. Armchuk, Commissioner of Corporate Services
• P. Noehammer, Commissioner of Development & Infrastructure Services
• L. Lyons, Director of Legislative Services/Town Clerk
• A. Walkom, Legislative Coordinator

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Taylor in the Chair.

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1.

Open Forum

No one in attendance came forward to address Council during Open Forum.

2.

Public Notices

None.

3.

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

None.

4.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

None.

5.

Presentations & Recognitions

None.

6.

Deputations

None.

7.

Approval of Minutes

7.1

Council Meeting Minutes of September 30, 2019

• Moved by: Councillor Bisanz
  Seconded by: Councillor Woodhouse
  1. That the Council Meeting Minutes of September 30, 2019 be approved.

  In Favour (8)

  Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz

  Carried (8 to 0)

8.

Reports by Regional Representatives

Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh advised of public input opportunities related to growth planning for York Region.

Mayor Taylor advised of a recent report outlining incentives for office buildings and purpose-built rental buildings which include development charge deferrals. 

9.

Reports of Committees and Staff

9.1

Council Workshop Meeting Minutes of September 30, 2019

• Moved by: Councillor Broome
  Seconded by: Councillor Morrison
  1. That the Council Workshop Meeting Minutes of September 30, 2019 be approved.

  In Favour (8)

  Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz

  Carried (8 to 0)

9.2

Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2019

• Moved by: Councillor Broome
  Seconded by: Councillor Kwapis
  1. That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of October 15, 2019 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted.

  In Favour (8)

  Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz

  Carried (8 to 0)

9.2.1

Presentation - Multi-year Accessibility Plan Update

• 1. That the presentation provided by Steve Foglia regarding the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan Update be received. 

9.2.2

Presentation - 2020 Budget Process Update

Note: See sub-item 9.2.7 below.

9.2.3

Deputation - Hugs4Hope

• 1. That the deputation provided by Nancy Bodi regarding Hugs4Hope be received. 

9.2.4

Deputation - Helena Court Parking Amendment

• 1. That the deputation provided by Muhammad Kamran Kayani regarding Helena Court Parking Amendment be received. 

9.2.5

Deputation - William Booth Avenue and Knapton Drive All-Way Stop

• 1. That the deputation provided by Matthew Reilly regarding William Booth Avenue and Knapton Drive All-Way Stop be received.

9.2.6

Multi-year Accessibility Plan Update

• 1. That the report entitled 2019-2023 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan and Annual Status Update for 2019 dated October 15, 2019 be received; and,
  2. That the 2019-2023 Multi-Year Accessibility Plan be approved; and,
  3. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.2.7

2020 Budget Process Update

• 1. That the presentation provided by the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer regarding the 2020 Budget Process Update be received; and,
  2. That the report entitled 2020 Budget Process Update dated October 15, 2019 be received; and,
  3. That subject to any further direction, staff be authorized to move forward to finalize the Preliminary Draft 2020 Tax-supported, Rate-supported Operating and Capital Budgets; and,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.2.8

Mulock Station Area Secondary Plan Request for Public Meeting

• 1. That the report entitled Mulock Station Area Secondary Plan Request for Public Meeting dated October 15, 2019 be received; and,
  2. That the Mulock Station Area Secondary Plan be referred to a Public Meeting; and,
  3. That following the public meeting, comments from the public, Committee, and those received through agency and departmental circulation of the application, be addressed by staff in a comprehensive report to the Committee of the Whole; and,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.2.9

665-695 Stonehaven Avenue - Zoning By-law Amendment Application

• 1. That the report entitled Zoning By-law Amendment Application – 665-695 Stonehaven Avenue, dated October 15, 2019 be received;
  2. That the application be referred to a public meeting;
  3. That following the public meeting, issues identified in this report, together with comments from the public, Committee, and those received through the agency and departmental circulation of the application, be addressed by staff in a comprehensive report to the Committee of the Whole, if required;
  4. That Lucila Sandoval of Groundswell Urban Planners, 95 Mural Street, Suite 402, Richmond Hill, L4B 3G2 be notified of this action;
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.2.10

Six-Month Servicing Allocation Review

• 1. That the report entitled Six-Month Servicing Allocation Review for 2019 dated October 15, 2019 be received; and,
  2. That 153 person units of additional servicing allocation be granted to the Rose Corporation to service the additional units in Phase 1 and Phase 2 of their development located at 175 Deerfield Road; and,
  3. That the following people be notified of this action: Andrew Webster, The Rose Corporation, 156 Duncan Mill Road, Suite 12, Toronto, Ontario M3B 3N2; and,
  4. That the Town’s resulting remaining servicing capacity (the Town Reserve) of 2,644 persons of allocation (of which 20 persons of allocation is to be held in a Severance Reserve) be maintained; and,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.2.11

Source Protection Plan and Region Assessment Report Amendments

• 1. That the Staff Report entitled Source Protection Plan and Region Assessment Report Amendments dated October 15, 2019, be received; and,
  2. That the proposed policy amendments, identified in this report, to the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Plan and Assessment Report, specifically to reflect the decommissioning of Newmarket Well 14 and the newly installed Aurora Well 7, be endorsed; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.2.12

Helena Court Parking Amendment

• 1. That the report entitled Helena Court Parking Amendment dated October 15, 2019 be received; and,
  2. That the proposed amendments in Appendix A be adopted; and,
  3. That the petition originator be informed of the Town Council decision; and,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.2.13

Wayne Drive Parking Amendment

• 1. That the report entitled Wayne Drive Parking Amendment dated October 15, 2019 be received; and,
  2. That the parking amendments noted in Appendix A be adopted; and,
  3. That the Glen Cedar Public School administration and York Region District School Board be notified of the Town Council decision; and,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.2.14

19th Sideroad Speed Limit Reduction

• 1. That the report entitled 19th Sideroad Speed Limit Reduction dated October 15, 2019 be received; and,
  2. That bylaw amendments noted in Appendix A be adopted; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.2.15

William Booth Avenue and Knapton Drive All-way Stop

• 1. That the report entitled William Booth Avenue and Knapton Drive All-way Stop Request, dated October 15, 2019, be received; and,
  2. That Staff relocate the all-way stop to William Booth Avenue and Knapton Drive, and monitor the area road network and report back to Council if changes need to be made; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.2.16

Item from draft Appointment Committee Meeting Minutes of October 9, 2019

• 1. That the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee (NEDAC) Terms of Reference be amended to increase their membership by one (1) to attract a candidate with experience in the new media and millennial marketing sector.

9.2.17

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of August 15, 2019

• 1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of August 15, 2019 be received.

9.2.18

Elman W. Campbell Museum Board of Management Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2019

• 1. That the Elman W. Campbell Museum Board of Management Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2019 be received.

9.2.19

Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Meeting Minutes of August 21, 2019

• 1. That the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Meeting Minutes of August 21, 2019 be received.

9.2.20

Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2019

• 1. That the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 26, 2019 be received.

9.2.21

Newmarket Public Library Board Meeting Minutes of June 19, 2019 & August 6, 2019

• 1. That the Newmarket Public Library Board Meeting Minutes of June 19, 2019 & August 6, 2019 be received.

9.2.22

Outstanding Matters List

• 1. That the list of outstanding matters be received.

9.2.23

Public Planning - 1095 Stellar Drive - Zoning By-law Amendment Application

• 1. That the presentation provided by Aleks Todorovski and Aaron Gillard from Larkin+ regarding the 1095 Stellar Drive - Zoning By-law Amendment Application be received.

10.

By-laws

• Moved by: Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
  Seconded by: Councillor Woodhouse
  1. That By-laws 2019-65, 2019-66, and 2019-67 be enacted.

  In Favour (8)

  Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz

  Carried (8 to 0)

11.

Notices of Motions

None.

12.

Motions

None.

13.

Announcements & Community Events

Councillor Bisanz thanked the staff and volunteers who had organized the Harvest Picnic event, which had seen a large turnout from the community.

Councillor Bisanz advised that the statutory public meeting regarding the Marianneville development on Davis Drive which had been scheduled for November 4, 2019 would be rescheduled to November 25, 2019.

Councillor Woodhouse advised that the Coats for Kids program is accepting donations of winter clothing through donation boxes throughout the Town.

Councillor Kwapis advised of the Hugs4Hope event to be held October 27, 2019 at the Trinity United Church.

Councillor Kwapis invited residents to the Pumpkin Parade which will be held at Riverwalk Commons on Friday, November 1, 2019 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM.

Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh advised that public input opportunities for the Mulock Property would be scheduled in the future.

Councillor Morrison invited residents to upcoming events at the Elman W. Campbell Museum, including Halloween Fun on October 26, 2019, and Breakfast Bring and Brag on November 2, 2019.

Councillor Morrison advised that Smart Commute Central York has a walking challenge open for the month of October in which residents can enter to win a $100 gift card.

Councillor Broome advised that Central York Fire Services held its Fire Prevention Week in October and that residents should ensure to check smoke detectors.

Councillor Broome advised she had attended Clearmeadow School regarding Student Vote 2019.

Councillor Simon reminded residents that winter parking restrictions begin November 1, 2019.

Councillor Simon advised that a Ward 1 meeting would be held November 12, 2019. She also advised that a Public Information Centre will be held regarding the Stickwood Walker property on November 19, 2019.

Mayor Taylor advised that the Federal Election was still ongoing and that residents had approximately 2 hours left to vote.

14.

New Business

None.

15.

Closed Session

15.1

Appointment to the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee (NEDAC)

Mayor Taylor advised that there was no requirement for a Closed Session.

• Moved by: Councillor Broome
  Seconded by: Councillor Morrison
  1. That Peter McKinnon be appointed to the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee.

  In Favour (8)

  Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz

  Carried (8 to 0)

16.

Confirmatory By-law

• Moved by: Councillor Simon
  Seconded by: Councillor Morrison
  1. That By-law 2019-68 be enacted.
  Carried

17.

Adjournment

• Moved by: Councillor Kwapis
  Seconded by: Councillor Woodhouse
  1. That the meeting be adjourned at 7:26 PM.
  Carried