Town of Newmarket
Agenda
Committee of the Whole

Meeting #:

Date:

Monday, January 13, 2025

Time:

1:00 P.m. - 2:00 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 January 8, 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)

5.

Presentations & Recognitions

6.

Deputations

6.1

Black History Month 2025

Note: Jerisha Grant-Hall, Founder and Chairperson Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association (NACCA) will provide a deputation on this matter.

• 1. That the deputation provided by Jerisha Grant-Hall, Founder and Chairperson, Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association (NACCA) regarding Black History Month 2025 be received.

6.2

Final Recommendation Report – Heritage Designation of 48 Properties

Note: Elaine Adam, Chair of Newmarket Heritage Advisory Committee will provide a deputation on this matter. This item relates to item 7.1 - Final Recommendation Report – Heritage Designation of 48 Properties

• 1. That the deputation provided by Elaine Adam regarding Final Recommendation Report – Heritage Designation of 48 Properties be received.

7.

Consent Items

7.1

Final Recommendation Report – Heritage Designation of 48 Properties

• 1. That the report entitled Final Recommendation Report – Heritage Designation of 48 Properties dated January 13, 2025 be received; and,
  2. That Town Council consider all objections to the Notice of Intention to Designate (NOID) received within the Notice of Objection Period; and,
  3. That the designation of 48 properties be approved; and,
  4. That staff prepare a draft designation By-law for each property meeting designation criteria; and,
  5. That all remaining non-designated heritage properties be removed from the municipal list of non-designated heritage properties; and,
  6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

7.2

Final Update for 2024 to the Outstanding Matters List

• 1. That the report entitled Final Update for 2024 to the Outstanding Matters List dated January 13, 2025 be received; and,
  2. That Council adopt the Outstanding Matters List (Attachment 1); and,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

7.3

Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Annual General Meeting minutes of November 29, 2023 and Meeting Minutes of November 6, 2024

• 1. That the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Annual General Meeting Meeting Minutes of November 29, 2023 and Meeting Minutes of November 6, 2024 be received. 

7.4

Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee meeting minutes of September 11, 2024

• 1. That the Dismantling Anti-Black Racism Advisory Committee meeting minutes of September 11, 2024 be received.

7.5

Central York Fire Services Joint Council Committee meeting minutes of October 1, 2024

• 1. That the Central York Fire Services Joint Council Committee meeting minutes be received.

7.6

Newmarket Library Board meeting minutes of October 16 and November 20, 2024

• 1. That the Newmarket Library Board meeting minutes of October 16 and November 20, 2024 be received.

7.7

Elman W. Campbell Museum Board Meeting Minutes of October 30, 2024

• 1. That the Elman W. Campbell Museum Board Meeting Minutes of October 30, 2024 be received. 

8.

Action Items

9.

Notices of Motion

9.1

Request the Redistribution of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to Municipalities for Sustainable Infrastructure Funding

Note: Councillor Simon will provide notice of this matter.

• Whereas municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; and,

  Whereas the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment;
  and,

  Whereas the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; and,

  Whereas the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; and,

  Whereas redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers;
  and,

  Whereas a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents

  Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved: 

  1. That Newmarket Town Council formally requests the Provincial Government to consider redistributing a portion of the Land Transfer Tax collected on property transactions to municipalities; and,
  2. That Newmarket Town Council calls on the Federal Government to allocate a percentage of the GST collected on property sales to municipalities; and,
  3. That this redistribution of the Land Transfer Tax and GST should be structured to provide predictable and sustainable funding to municipalities, allowing for better long-term planning and investment in infrastructure projects that benefit local communities, thus ensuring that local governments receive a fair share of the revenue to address critical infrastructure needs; and,
  4. That copies of this resolution be forwarded to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Premier Doug Ford, the Ontario Minister of Finance, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, local Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Provincial Parliament (MPPs); and,
  5. That copies of this resolution be forwarded to all 444 Municipalities in Ontario, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), and the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) for their endorsement and advocacy.

10.

Motions Where Notice has Already been Provided

10.1

Heritage Month Motion

Note: Mayor Taylor will present this matter to Committee of the Whole for consideration. On December 9, 2024 Mayor Taylor provided notice that this item would be discussed at this meeting.

• 1. That April be proclaimed Sikh Heritage Month in the Town of Newmarket; and,
  2. That May be proclaimed Jewish Heritage Month in the Town of Newmarket; and,
  3. That October be proclaimed Islamic Heritage Month in the Town of Newmarket; and,
  4. That November be proclaimed Hindu Heritage Month in the Town of Newmarket; and,
  5. That December be proclaimed Christian Heritage Month in the Town of Newmarket; and,
  6. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this motion.

10.1.1

Correspondence - Melanie Duckett-Wilson regarding Heritage Month Motion

Note: Revised correspondence attached.

• 1. That the Correspondence from Melanie Duckett-Wilson regarding Heritage Month Motion be received.

11.

New Business

12.

Closed Session (if required)

13.

Adjournment