OPEN FORUM 6:45 P

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

 

 

Additional items to this Agenda are shown as (Addendum #).

 

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

 

Presentations & Recognitions

 

Deputations

 

1.

Mr. Gary Worters to address the Committee regarding restructuring of Council to provide for 4 full time Councillors.

p. 1

 

Consent Items

 

2.

Correspondence dated January 30, 2014 from Ms. Tracey Nesbitt, Manager, Ontario Association of Social Workers, Central Ontario Branch requesting proclamation of March 3 to 9, 2014 as 'Social Work Week' in the Town of Newmarket.

 

Recommendations:

 

THAT the correspondence dated January 30, 2014 from Ms. Tracey Nesbitt, Manager, Ontario Association of Social Workers, Central Ontario Branch be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

a) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim March 3 to 9, 2014 as 'Social Work Week' 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

p. 2

 

3.

Correspondence dated January 22, 2014 from Ms. Karen Beaulieu, Fundraising Coordinator, Canadian Cancer Society requesting an exemption from the Noise By-law for the 2014 Relay for Life event scheduled for June 20, 2014 from 7:00 p.m. to June 21, 2014 at 7:00 a.m.

 

 

 

Recommendations:

 

a) THAT the correspondence dated January 22, 2014 from Ms. Karen Beaulieu, Fundraising Coordinator, Canadian Cancer Society, Holland River Unit, requesting an exemption from the Noise By-law for the 2014 Relay for Life event at Pickering College from June 20, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. to June 21, 2014 at 7:00 a.m. be received and approved subject to notification being provided to area residents;

 

b) AND THAT Ms. Beaulieu be notified in this regard.

p. 3

 

4.

Proclamation of International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination - March 21, 2014.

 

Recommendations:

 

THAT March 21, 2014 be proclaimed "International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination" in the Town of Newmarket;

 

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

p. 4

 

5.

Correspondence dated February 5, 2014 from Mr. Steve Board, Board of Director, Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating requesting that March 11, 2014 be proclaimed 'World Plumbing Day' in the Town of Newmarket.

 

Recommendations:

 

THAT the correspondence dated February 5, 2014 requesting proclamation of 'World Plumbing Day' in the Town of Newmarket be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

a) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim March 11, 2014 as 'World Plumbing Day';

 

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

p. 5

 

6.

Correspondence dated February 8, 2014 from Mr. Michael Dukart, Tournament Chair, 48th Annual Newmarket House League Hockey Tournament requesting that March 12 to March 15, 2014 be proclaimed 'House League Hockey Week' in the Town of Newmarket.

 

 

Recommendations:

 

THAT the correspondence dated February 8, 2014 from Mr. Michael Dukart, Tournament Chair, 48th Annual Newmarket House League Hockey Tournament be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

a) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim March 12 to 15, 2014 as 'House League Hockey Week';

 

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

p. 6

 

7.

Central York Fire Services Joint Council Committee Minutes and (Closed Session) Minutes of December 3, 2013.  (Closed Session Minutes circulated under separate cover)

 

Recommendation:

 

THAT the Central York Fire Services Joint Council Committee Minutes of December 3, 2013 be received.

p. 7

 

8.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Public Works Services 2014-09 dated February 12, 2014 regarding Garbage and Recycling Services Level Update.

 

The Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services and the Director of Public Works Services recommend:

 

THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Public Works Services - PWS 2014-09 dated February 12, 2014 regarding Garbage and Recycling Service Level Update be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

a) THAT staff continue to work with the Contractor (GFL) and the other municipal partners in good faith to resolve all issues and improve the Level of Services for curbside collection;

 

b) AND THAT staff proceed with Liquidated Damages under the Contract for Non-Performance for late collections in December 2013 and January 2014 and any other future applicable instances.

p. 10

 

 

 

 

9.

Corporate Services (Legal Services) Report 2014-03 dated January 21, 2014 regarding Delegation By-law - 2013 Report Summarizing Delegated Matters to Staff.

 

The Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Director of Legal Services/Municipal Solicitor recommend:

 

THAT Corporate Services (Legal Services) Report 2014-03 dated January 21, 2014 regarding Delegation By-law 2007-114 and a summary of the matters delegated to staff from October 1, 2012 to September 30, 2013 be received.

p. 17

 

10.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2014-05 dated February 11, 2014 regarding Secondary Plan and Corridor Streetscape Study Budgets.

 

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

 

THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services Report 2014-05 dated February 11, 2014 regarding the Secondary Plan and Corridor Streetscape Study Budgets be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

a) THAT Finance transfer $100,000 from the 2013 Community Improvement Plan for Urban Centres and Brownfield Developments Budget to a new budget for the Corridor Streetscape Master Plan;

 

b) AND THAT Finance transfer $50,000 from the 2013 Community Improvement Plan for Urban Centres and Brownfield Developments Budget into the existing Secondary Plan Study Budget.

p. 26

 

11.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2014-06 dated February 13, 2014 regarding Application for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision.

 

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

 

THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2014-06 dated February 13, 2014 regarding Application for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

 

a) THAT the Application for Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision, as submitted by Sundial Homes (Davis) Limited for lands being composed of Part of Lot 96, Concession 1, WYS be referred to a public meeting;

 

b) 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;

 

c) AND THAT Chris Matson, McConnell Ltd., 2430A Bloor Street West, Toronto, ON M6S 1P9 be notified of this action.

p. 29

 

12.

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

b) AND THAT the Cash In Lieu of Parking policy identified as Appendix A be implemented June 30, 2014;

 

c) AND THAT current Planning Act applications that may benefit from cash in lieu of parking, be grandfathered at the current cash in lieu of parking rate.

p. 34

 

13.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2014-08 dated January 13, 2014 regarding the Municipal Register of Non-Designated Heritage Properties.

 

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

 

THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2014-08 dated January 13, 2014 regarding the Municipal Register of Non-Designated Heritage Properties be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

 

a) THAT the Municipal Register of Non-Designated Heritage Properties dated January 13, 2014 be received by Council;

 

b) AND THAT owners of property on the Municipal Register of Non-Designated Heritage Properties be invited to a Public Information Centre on the Municipal Registry and non-designated properties of cultural heritage value;

 

c) AND THAT after the Public Information Centre, the Municipal Register of Non-Designated properties be brought forward to Council for approval.

p. 40

 

14.

Joint Development and Infrastructure Services and Community Services Report 2014-07 dated February 11, 2014 regarding Neighbourhood Community Gardens.

 

The Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services and the Commissioner of Community Services recommend:

 

THAT Joint Development and Infrastructure Services and Community Services Report 2014-07 dated February 11, 2014 regarding Neighbourhood Community Gardens be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

a) THAT Town of Newmarket staff seek public input regarding interest in establishing Neighbourhood Community Gardens in additional locations in the municipality;

 

b) AND THAT staff consult with the Newmarket Environmental Advisory Committee and report back to Council regarding the input received in time for the 2015 budget considerations.

p. 45

 

15.

Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2014-04 dated February 10, 2014 regarding a review of the decision of the Fence and Sign Variance Committee - 270 Doak Lane.  

 

The Commissioner of Corporate Services, the Director of Legislative Services and the Supervisor of By-law Enforcement recommend:

 

THAT Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2014-04 dated February 10, 2014 regarding a review of the decision of the Fence and Sign Variance Committee - 270 Doak Lane be received and the following recommendation be adopted:

 

a) THAT the decision of the Fence and Sign Variance Committee to approve the application for a variance from the Sign By-law (2009-79) at 270 Doak Lane be upheld.

p. 48

 

16.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2014-09 dated February 24, 2014 regarding Official Plan Amendment # 10 - Town of Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan and Associated Amendments to the Official Plan.  

 

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

 

THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2014-09 dated February 24, 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 be adopted:

 

a) THAT staff be directed to 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 the amendment be referred to a public meeting;

 

b) AND THAT Council provide staff with any direction regarding the Revised Draft Secondary Plan as it considers appropriate;

 

c) AND THAT following the public meeting, that the 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.

p. 54

 

17.

Correspondence dated February 11, 2014 from Mr. Nick Michael, Associate, R.G. Richards & Associates regarding the Draft Urban Centres Secondary Plan (Yonge-Kingston Centre).

p. 65

 

18.

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

 

The Chief Administrative Officer, the Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services, the Commissioner of Corporate Services, the Director of Public Works Services

and the Manager of Procurement Services recommend:

 

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:

a) THAT Council approve a five (5) year Single Source contract for the supply and delivery of Ice Resurfacers, as follows:

p. 67

 

19.

List of Outstanding Matters.

p. 70

 

Action Items

 

Correspondence & Petitions

 

Reports by Regional Representatives

 

Notices of Motion

 

Motions

 

20.

Councillor Di Muccio:  (See Item 27)

 

 

New Business

 

Closed Session (if required)

 

 

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

 

21.

Mr. Paul Ferguson, Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution to address the Committee regarding a proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board.

 

 

22.

Verbal Update Report by the Director of Legal Services/Municipal Solicitor regarding Marianneville Developments Limited (Glenway). (Litigation matter before the Ontario Municipal Board)

 

 

23.

Verbal Update Report by the Chief Administrative Officer regarding employee negotiations.

 

 

Public Hearing Matters

 

24.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2013-59 and related Council Extract - Application for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Condominium and Draft Plan of Subdivision - 292145 Ontario Limited.

p. 74

 

 

25.

Correspondence received February 11, 2014 from Ms. Shauna Marques and family regarding Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2013-59 - Application for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Condominium and Draft Plan of Subdivision - 292145 Ontario Limited.

p. 83

 

26.

Notice regarding Amendment to Zoning By-laws 1979-50, 1981-96 and 2010-40.  (Proposed Amendments to Zoning By-laws to recognize deficiencies as a result of expropriations)

p. 84

 

Addendum

 

27.

Councillor Di Muccio:

 

A motion concerning the outstanding monies owed by the Newmarket Soccer Club to the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket.

 

The Council of the Town of Newmarket provides the following directions to staff:

 

1) Due to not having been provided full rights as a member of the Newmarket Soccer Club Board of Directors nor permission to share the minutes of the Newmarket Soccer Club Inc. board meetings with members of Newmarket Council, no member of the Town of Newmarket staff shall represent the Town at meetings of the Newmarket Soccer Club Board of Directors henceforth; and that

 

2) All staff reports that have been provided to Council with respect to the Town of Newmarket lending public funds to the Newmarket Soccer Club shall be made available to any member of the public who requests a copy; and that

 

3) The total amount of money, which includes any development charges, user fees, and outstanding loans and mortgages, owed to the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket by the Newmarket Soccer Club is to be

published on the Town page in the Newmarket Era during the week ending March 29, 2014; and that

 

4) Staff has provided assurances to Council that monies owing for 2013 user fees as well as anticipation of the sale of the property known as "The Woodbine Lands" that substantial sums of monies are expected to be received by the end of May, 2014.  Therefore, the Town of Newmarket will keep the public informed by publishing the total amount of money owing by the Newmarket Soccer Club to the Town of Newmarket on the Town page in the Newmarket Era during the week ending June 14, 2014; and that 

 

 

5) A copy of the mortgage loan agreement between the Town of Newmarket and the Newmarket Soccer Club Inc shall be made available to any member of the public who requests a copy; and that

 

6) The Newmarket Soccer Club be provided written notice as soon as practicable that the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket is formally declining the option to extend the agreement after the three year term of the agreement is completed; and that

 

7) Upon the completion of the sale of the property known as "The Woodbine Lands", that the Town of Newmarket publish a notice in the Town page of the Newmarket Era making public the exact sum representing the Town's proceeds of said sale; and that

 

8) Staff formally express the concerns of the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket that 25% of the positions on the Newmarket Soccer Club Board of Directors appear to be vacant; and that

 

9) Staff is to provide Council with bi-monthly updates at the Committee of the Whole meetings on matters concerning the financial well being of the Newmarket Soccer Club, including but not limited to, actual numbers of youth registered with the Club, current number of vacancies on the Newmarket Soccer Club Board, and any instances of late payments from the club for user fees, loan payments or other money owed; and that

 

10) Staff is to provide Council with a formal explanation at the next Committee of the Whole meeting of the circumstances that resulted in the Newmarket Soccer Club circumventing established user fee payment policies in 2013 along with an explanation of how outstanding money is to be collected from the Club and describe to Council how established user fee payment policies will be enforced in 2014; and that

 

11) Staff request that the Board of the Newmarket Soccer Club present to Newmarket Council details of its approved business plans governing the club for the next 36 months.

p. 85

 

28.

Mr. Tom Pearson to address the Committee regarding an annual youth road hockey event. (Deputation)

p. 87

 

29.

Mr. Wasim Jarrah to address the Committee regarding Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2013-59 - Application for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment, Draft Plan of Condominium and Draft Plan of Subdivision - 292145 Ontario Limited.  (Related to Item 24 - Public Hearing Matter)

p. 89

 

30.

Ms. Marlene Hart to address the Committee regarding the proposed development - Silken Laumann Drive. (Related to Item 24)

p. 90

 

31.

Mr. David Copsey to address the Committee regarding the proposed extension of Silken Laumann Drive. (Related to Item 24)

p. 91

 

32.

Ms. Monica Ahrens to address the Committee regarding the proposed development on Silken Laumann Drive. (Related to Item 24)

p. 92

 

33.

Mr. Simon Prine to address the Committee regarding the preservation of nature from development. (Related to Item 24)

p. 93

 

34.

Mr. Bryan Milley to address the Committee regarding the Silken Laumann Drive extension. (Related to Item 24)

p. 94

 

35.

Mr. Shanto Ghosh to address the Committee regarding the proposed extension of Silken Laumann Drive. (Related to Item 24)

p. 95

 

36.

Ms. Shauna Marques to address the Committee regarding the impact on the environment and community if Silken Laumann Drive is extended and houses built on protected open space. (Related to Item 24)

p. 96

 

37.

Ms. Jane Conrad to address the Committee regarding protecting the wildlife and environment. (Related to Item 24)

p. 97

 

38.

Mr. Les Suter to address the Committee regarding the extension of Silken Laumann Drive. (Related to Item 24)

p. 98

 

39.

Ms. Val Nystrom to address the Committee regarding the proposed rezoning development on Silken Laumann Drive. (Related to Item 24)

p. 99

 

40.

Ms. Vivian Parmenter to address the Committee regarding the proposal of rezoning environmentally protected open space lands for development. (Related to Item 24)

p. 100

 

41.

Ms. Kim Cummings to address the Committee regarding the proposed development on Silken Laumann Drive. (Related to Item 24)

p. 101

 

42.

Mr. Andrew Beaton to address the Committee regarding the proposed Silken Laumann Drive expansion. (Related to Item 24)

p. 102

 

 

 

43.

(Addendum 2) Correspondence received February 21, 2014 from Mr. Raymond Nunn regarding Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2014-04 dated February 10, 2014 regarding 270 Doak Lane. (Related to Item 15)

p. 103

 

Adjournment