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Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

 

 

Additional items to this Agenda are shown as (Added).

 

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

 

Presentations & Recognitions

 

1.

Mr. Daniele Zanotti, CEO, United Way of York Region to address the Committee regarding the 2013 campaign, highlights of United Way activities and celebration of a strong partnership with the Town of Newmarket.

p. 12

 

2.

Mr. Paul Ferguson, President - Newmarket Hydro Holdings Inc. to address the Committee regarding the 2012 Annual General Meeting.

p. 14

 

Deputations

 

 

 

3.

(ADDED) Mr. Dave Sovran of the Glenway Preservation Association to address the Committee regarding Marianneville Developments Ltd. (Glenway) (Related to Item 22)

 

 

Consent Items

 

4.

Correspondence from Radha Bhardwaj, Executive Director, AIDS Committee of York Region requesting proclamation of December 1, 2013 as "World AIDS Day" in the Town of Newmarket.

 

a) THAT the correspondence dated October 23, 2013 from Radha Bhardwaj, Executive Director, AIDS Committee of York Region be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim December 1, 2013 as "World AIDS Day";

 

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

p. 50

 

 

 

5.

Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Minutes of October 1, 2013.

 

The Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee recommends:

 

a) THAT the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Minutes of October 1, 2013 be received.

p. 52

 

6.

Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee Minutes of October 17, 2013.

 

The Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee recommends:

 

 a) THAT the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee Minutes of October 17, 2013 be received.

p. 58

 

7.

Item 1 of the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee Minutes of October 17, 2013 regarding Intelligent Community; Broadband Strategy.

 

The Operational Leadership Team recommends:

 

a) THAT the following recommendations be referred to staff for further review and to report back, as appropriate.

 

The Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee recommends to Council:

 

a) THAT the Town of Newmarket consider a number of options to at least begin the process to build a high speed connection service within Newmarket along with business plans and implementation cases;

 

b) AND THAT with the assistance of the Shared Digital Infrastructure organization that the Regional Municipality of York be requested to supply information on what the Town of Newmarket can expect in terms of support in moving forward with high speed connectivity services.

 

 

8.

Newmarket Public Library Board Minutes of September 18, 2013.

 

The Newmarket Public Library Board recommends:

 

a) THAT the Newmarket Public Library Board Minutes of September 18, 2013 be received.

p. 62

 

 

 

9.

a) Central York Fire Services - Joint Council Committee Minutes of October 1, 2013 and September 3, 2013 (including Closed Session Minutes).

 

The Central York Fire Services - Joint Council Committee recommends:

 

i) THAT Central York Fire Services - Joint Council Committee Minutes of October 1, 2013 and September 3, 2013 be received;

 

ii) AND THAT Central York Fire Services Joint Council Committee (Closed Session) Minutes of September 3, 2013 be received.

p. 66

 

10.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2013-50 dated October 17, 2013 regarding Foxtail Ridge - Parking Review. (Deferred from Committee of the Whole meeting of November 4, 2013)

 

The Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services and the Director of Engineering Services recommend:

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - ES 2013-50 dated October 17, 2013 regarding Foxtail Ridge - Parking Review be received and the following recommendation be adopted:

 

 i) THAT the parking restrictions remain as existing.

p. 78

 

11.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2013-51 dated November 1, 2013 regarding Request for Final Acceptance and Assumption - Oxford Homes Residential Subdivision, Phase 1A.

 

The Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services and the Director of Engineering Services recommend:

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2013-51 dated November 1, 2013 regarding Request for Final Acceptance and Assumption - Oxford Homes Residential Subdivision, Phase 1A be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the request for final acceptance and assumption of the Oxford Homes Residential Subdivision - Phase 1A as shown on the attached map be finally accepted and assumed by the Town;

 

ii) AND THAT the securities be released as recommended by our Checking Consultant;

 

 

iii) AND THAT Ms. Angela Meyer of Oxford Homes (711371 Ontario Corp.) and Mr. Angelo A. Maurizio, P. Eng., of Schaeffer & Associates Ltd. be notified of these recommendations.

p. 82

 

12.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2013-52 dated November 13, 2013 regarding Queen Street/Parkview Crescent (East Leg) - All Way Stop Review.

 

The Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services and the Director of Engineering Services recommend:

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2013-52 dated November 13, 2013 regarding Queen Street/Parkview Crescent (East Leg) - All Way Stop Review be received and the following recommendation be adopted:

 

i) THAT the existing stop control at the Queen Street and Parkview Crescent (east leg) remain as existing due to not meeting the warrants outlined in the Transportation Management Policy as approved by Town Council, and also due to safety concerns noted in Community Services Report - ES 2013-52, based on the Ministry of Transportation requirements.

p. 86

 

13.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2013-53 dated October 25, 2013 regarding GO Railway Pedestrian Crossing Anti-Whistling, Mile 34.89.

 

The Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services and the Director of Engineering Services recommend:

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2013-53 dated October 25, 2013 regarding GO Railway Pedestrian Crossing Anti-Whistling, Mile 34.89be received and the following recommendation be adopted:

 

i) THAT the Town not proceed with a whistle ban proposal at the GO pedestrian crossing (mile 34.89) located at Deviation Road.

p. 92

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2013-54 dated October 28, 2013 regarding the Traffic By-law (By-law 2011-24) - Housekeeping Amendments.

 

The Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services and the Director of Engineering Services recommend:

 

a)THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report – ES2013-54 dated October 28, 2013 regarding Traffic By-law (By-law 2011-24) be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the definition of Personal Mobility Device be deleted, and the new definition be added;

 Personal mobility device is a compact motorized transportation device used to allow greater freedom of movement. Personal mobility devices include forms like motorized wheel chairs, motorized mobility scooters, and Segways.

 

ii) AND THAT the errors noted in Appendix A of this report be amended with the recommended wording;

 

iii) AND THAT Gorham Street at Harry Walker Parkway, 1 way eastbound on Gorham Street in Schedule III (Stops Signs) be deleted, and that Harry Walker Parkway at Gorham Street be added to Schedule VIII (Signaled Intersections);

 

iv) AND THAT Schedule IX be amended by removing ‘Lockwood Circle – North East’ and removing ‘Stonehaven Avenue & Kingsmere Avenue – South East’, and adding ‘Stonehaven Avenue & Kingsmere Avenue/Lockwood Circle – North East’;

 

v) AND THAT the additional stop sign location in Appendix B be added to Schedule III (Stop Signs);

 

vi) AND THAT the necessary Bylaws be prepared and submitted to Council for their approval.

p. 96

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2013-55 dated October 29, 2013 regarding School Crossing Locations Request - Maple Leaf Public School.

 

The Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services and the Director of Engineering Services recommend:

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2013-55 dated October 29, 2013 regarding School Crossing Locations Request - Maple Leaf Public School be received and the following recommendation be adopted:

 

i) THAT the Maple Leaf Public School administration be forwarded a copy of this report and Council extract and be encouraged to pursue school bus options with the parents on the east side of Main Street North.

p. 102

 

16.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2013-56 dated November 7, 2013 regarding a Request for Final Acceptance and Assumption of Aboveground Works - Landmark Estates Residential Subdivision, Phase 1 - Clearmeadow Boulevard between Yonge Street and Jordanray Boulevard/Rannie Road.

 

The Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services and the Director of Engineering Services recommend:

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2013-56 dated November 7, 2013 regarding a Request for Final Acceptance and Assumption of Aboveground Works - Landmark Estates Residential Subdivision, Phase 1, Clearmeadow Boulevard between Yonge Street and Jordanray Boulevard/Rannie Road be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the request for final acceptance and assumption of aboveground works on Clearmeadow Boulevard between Yonge Street and Jordanray Boulevard/Rannie Road within the Landmark Estates Residential Subdivision - Phase 1 as shown on the attached map be finally accepted and assumed by the Town;

 

ii) AND THAT Mr. Tony Orsi of Landmark Estates (1209104 Ontario Ltd.) and Mr. Andrew Ip, P.Eng., of Masongsong Associates Engineering Ltd. be notified of these recommendations.

p. 106

 

 

 

17.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2013-55 dated November 14, 2013 regarding Application for Zoning By-law Amendment - Main Street Clock Inc.

 

The Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services and the Director of Planning and Building Services recommend:

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2013-55 dated November 14, 2013 regarding Application for Zoning By-law Amendment - Main Street Clock Inc. be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the Application for Zoning By-law Amendment, as submitted by Main Street Clock Inc., for lands being located at the southwest corner of Main Street South and Park Avenue, municipally known as 178, 180, 184, 188, 190 and 194 Main Street be referred to a public meeting;

 

ii) AND 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;

 

iii) AND THAT Mr. Chris Bobyk, The Forrest Group, 590 Alden Road, Suite 211, Markham, ON LR 8N2 be notified of this action.

p. 110

 

18.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2013-58 dated November 14, 2013 regarding Heritage Designation - 27 Main Street North.

 

The Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services and the Director of Planning and Building Services recommend:

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2013-58 dated November 14, 2013 regarding Heritage Designation - 27 Main Street North be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT Council not proceed with the Heritage designation of the Murray House at 27 Main Street North;

 

ii) AND THAT Council withdraw the notice of intention to designate the property known as the Murray House at 27 Main Street North;

 

 

iii) AND THAT Bonseph (Tannery) Ltd., and 2213305 Ontario Inc., c/o Sterling Silver Development Corporation, Attention: Ken Kirsch, 53 The Links Road, Toronto, ON M2P 1T7 be advised of this decision;

 

iv) AND THAT Mr. Brian Feherty and Associates Ltd., 411 Queen Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 2G9 be advised of this decision.

p. 124

 

19.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2013-59 dated November 14, 2013 regarding Application for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Condominium and Draft Plan of Subdivision - 292145 Ontario Limited.

 

The Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services and the Director of Planning and Building Services recommend:

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2013-59 dated November 14, 2013 regarding Application for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Condominium and Draft Plan of Subdivision - 292145 Ontario Limited be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the Application for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Condominium and Draft Plan of Subdivision, as submitted by 292145 Ontario Limited for lands being composed of Part of Lot 89, Concession 1, E.Y.S. be referred to a public meeting;

 

ii) AND THAT following the public meeting, issues identified in this report, together with comments of 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; iii) AND THAT Mr. Gary Templeton, Templeton Planning Ltd., 71 Tyler Street, Aurora, ON L4G 2N1 be notified of this action.

p. 128

 

20.

List of Outstanding Matters.

 

Recommendation:

 

a) THAT the list of Outstanding Matters be received.

p. 136

 

 

 

 

 

21.

(ADDED) Joint CAO/Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2013-50 dated November 11, 2013 regarding the 2013 Audit.

 

The Chief Administrative Officer, the Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer recommend:

 

a) THAT Joint CAO/Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2013-50 dated November 11, 2013 regarding the 2013 Audit be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT BDO Canada be appointed as the Town's auditors for 2013;

 

ii) AND THAT the audit plan presented by BDO be received.

p. 208

 

22.

Note: The following report will be considered at 7:00 p.m. at the Newmarket Theatre.

 

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2013-47 dated October 15, 2013 regarding Application for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval - Marianneville Developments Ltd.(Glenway).

 

Recommendations:

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2013-47 dated October 15, 2013 regarding Application for Official Plan Amendment - D9NP1210, Zoning By-law Amendment - D14NP1210 and Draft Plan of Subdivision - D12NP1210 be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the applications for Official Plan Amendment - D9NP1210, Zoning By-law Amendment - D14NP1210 and Draft Plan of Subdivision - D12NP1210 submitted on April 20, 2012 be denied due to substantial unresolved technical issues regarding the proposed form of development as set out within this report.

 

ii) THAT the Without Prejudice Offer in the form as submitted on August 23, 2013 not be accepted.

 

iii) AND THAT Council direct staff and legal counsel to continue to work with the proponent, commenting agencies and the residents toward the resolution of issues in advance of the Ontario Municipal Board hearing scheduled for December 10, 2013 and an eight week Hearing commencing March 3, 2014 with a view of resolving such issues. Any changes to the issues will be reported to Council, parties and participants.

p. 142

Action Items

 

 

Correspondence & Petitions

 

23.

Correspondence dated October 19, 2013 from Mr. Jeff Brown, Glenway Community Group regarding the Glenway development application. (Related to Item 22)

p. 206

 

24.

(ADDED) Memorandum from Ms. Ruth Victor, Ruth Victor and Associates dated November 15, 2013 regarding Application for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval Marianneville Developments Limited (Glenway) - Responses. (Related to Item 22)

p. 221

 

25.

 

(ADDED) Memorandum from Director of Planning and Building Services dated November 22, 2013 regarding Development and Infrastructure/Planning and Building Services report 2013-55, Application for Zoning By-law Amendment 178, 180, 184, 188, 190 and 194 Main Street.  (Related to Item 17)

 

p.229

 

 

 

26.

(ADDED-2) Sub-Committee Report – Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee regarding Clock Tower Development Re-zoning Request. (Related to Item 17)

p.230

 

 

 

27.

(ADDED-2) Correspondence dated November 24, 2013 from Mr. Gord Tozer regarding Marianneville Developments Ltd. (Glenway). (Related to Item 22)

p.256

 

 

 

28.

(ADDED-2) Correspondence dated November 25, 2013 from Mr. and Mrs. B. Gard regarding Marianneville Developments Ltd. (Glenway). (Related to Item 22)

p.258

 

 

 

29.

(ADDED-2) Correspondence dated November 24, 2013 from Mr. Brian Greiner regarding Marianneville Developments Ltd. (Glenway). (Related to Item 22)

p.260

Reports by Regional Representatives

 

 

Notices of Motion

 

Motions

 

30.

Councillor Emanuel:

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services/Planning and Building Services Report 2013-47 dated October 15, 2013 regarding Application for Official Plan Amendment - D9NP1210; Zoning By-law Amendment - D14NP1210; and Draft Plan of Subdivision - D12NP1210 be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the applications for Official Plan Amendment - D9NP1210, Zoning By-law Amendment - D14NP1210 and Draft Plan of Subdivision - D12NP1210 submitted on April 20, 2012 be denied.

 

ii) THAT the Without Prejudice Offer in the form as submitted on August 23, 2013 not be accepted.

 

iii) AND THAT the Council direct staff to advise the Ontario Municipal Board that the Town will be seeking consideration for a two-staged hearing process that would first allow for discussion and ruling on the principle of development.

 

iv) AND THAT Council direct staff to engage outside legal/planning counsel who have Ontario Municipal Board expertise and experience in defending the principles of development. (Related to Item 22)

 

 

31.

(ADDED) Regional Councillor Taylor:

 

a) THAT staff bring back a report to Committee of the Whole within 120 days exploring a change to our procurement process to include recognition/points in our tendering process recognizing the environmental benefit of the bidders’ proximity to Newmarket.  The report should include any examples in Canada of municipalities currently engaged in recognizing the benefit of local procurement as well as an analysis of all relevant issues.

 

 

New Business

 

Closed Session

 

 

The Closed Session Agenda and Reports will be circulated under separate cover (Goldenrod).

 

32.

(ADDED) Newmarket - Tay Power Distribution Ltd. Report of the President dated November 1, 2013 regarding Director Search. (Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal employees or local board employees)

 

 

33.

(ADDED) Marianneville Developments Ltd. (Glenway) (Ward 7) (Litigation matters before administrative tribunals)

 

 

Public Hearing Matters

 

Adjournment

 

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