Open Forum

Public Notices (if required)

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

Additional items to this Agenda are shown under the Addendum header.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

Presentations & Recognitions

1.

Mr. Mike Walters, Chief Administrative Officer, Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority to address Council regarding the Conservation Authority's Strategic Plan.

p. 1

Deputations

2.

Mr. Tom Vegh, Executive Director and Ms. Martha Berry, Volunteer Coordinator, Inn From the Cold to address Council regarding homelessness and the "Coldest Night of the Year" event on February 20, 2016.

p. 9

Approval of Minutes

3.

Council Minutes of January 18, 2016.

p. 10

Reports by Regional Representatives

Reports of Committees and Staff

4.

Council Workshop Record of January 25, 2016.

p. 34

5.

Committee of the Whole Minutes of February 1, 2016.

p. 37

6.

Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Minutes of February 1, 2016.

By-laws

2016-05

A By-law to amend  By-law 2010-40 being a Zoning By-law. (East side of Leslie Street south of Kingdale Road)

p. 47

Notices of Motions

Motions

8.

Councillor Bisanz:  THAT the Town of Newmarket express its support for Bill 42 and request the Province of Ontario to pass Bill 42 to enable the election of the Regional Chair by general voting beginning with the 2018 Municipal Election;

AND THAT this motion be sent to The Honourable Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario, The Honourable Ted McMeekin, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, Patrick Brown, Leader of the Opposition, Andrea Horwath, Leader of the NDP, All York Region MPP's and all York Region Municipalities.

p. 49

9.

Councillor Hempen:  THAT staff report back on the feasibility and suitable location for the installation of a community welcome entrance sign at the intersection of Longford Drive and Davis Drive;

AND THAT staff also provide a suitable design for the welcome sign.  The cost of the sign will be covered by private fundraising.

p. 51

Announcements & Community Events

New Business

Closed Session (if required)

Confirmatory By-law

2016-06

A By-law to confirm the proceedings of Council - February 8, 2016.

p. 52

Addendum (Additions and Corrections)

8a.

Deputation by Mr. John Blommesteyn regarding Electing Regional Chair. (Related to Item 8)

p. 53

9.

Item 9 - Motion by Councillor Hempen regarding Davis Drive/Longford Drive entrance sign will be considered at the Committee of the Whole meeting of February 22, 2016.

Adjournment