OPEN FORUM 6:45 P

The meeting of the Committee of the Whole was held on Monday, June 15, 2015 in Council Chambers, 395 Mulock Drive, Newmarket.

 

Members Present:

Mayor Van Bynen

Regional Councillor Taylor 

Councillor Vegh

Councillor Kerwin

Councillor Twinney

Councillor Hempen

Councillor Sponga

Councillor Broome-Plumley

Councillor Bisanz

 

 

Staff Present:

R.N. Shelton, Chief Administrative Officer

A. Moore, Commissioner of Corporate Services

I. McDougall, Commissioner of Community Services

P. Noehammer, Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services

E. Armchuk, Director of Legal Services/Town Solicitor

A. Brouwer, Director of Legislative Services/Town Clerk

L. Lyons, Deputy Clerk

M. Mayes, Director of Financial Services/Treasurer

R. Nethery, Director of Planning and Building Services

R. Prudhomme, Director of Engineering Services

C. Service, Director of Recreation and Culture

J. Unger, Assistant Director of Planning

C. Finnerty, Council/Committee Coordinator

 

The meeting was called to order at 10:05 a.m.

 

Mayor Van Bynen in the Chair.

 

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

 

The Chief Administrative Officer advised of the addendum items, being a deputation by Mr. Marc Mantha regarding a pilot project in Ward 2 for backyard egg laying hens, Planning and Building Services Report 2015-27 regarding former York Catholic District School Board lands (Northwest Quadrant), Recreation and Culture Report 2015-23 regarding the 2015 Kanata Festival, Chief Administrative Officer Report 2015-06 regarding Key Initiatives and Actions in Support of Council's Strategic Priorities, Joint Report Corporate Services and Development and Infrastructure Services 2015-40 regarding the Regulation of Canada Post Community Mailbox Installations on Municipal Roadways, Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services - Planning Report 2015-29 regarding Street Name Change, Joint Report 2015-38 dated June 9, 2015 regarding Hollingsworth Arena, an extract from the Town of Richmond Hill Council Meeting held on June 9, 2015 regarding Proposed Fire Services Consolidation Endeavour, a deputation by Mr. John Heckbert regarding Item 28 of the agenda being Joint CAO and Commissioners Report 2015-38 and a deputation by Mr. Tiberi Yozef and Mr. Ian Hutchinson regarding water runoff and tree removal resulting from construction of a new development at 212 Davis Drive.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Hempen

 

Seconded by: Councillor Kerwin

 

 

THAT the items listed on the agenda as addendum items be included.  

 

Carried

 

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

 

Councillor Broome-Plumley declared a pecuniary interest with respect to items 10 and 11 of the agenda, being the Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of June 1, 2015 and Item 1 of the Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of June 1, 2015 regarding an Application for Amendment to Site Plan Approval – 18106 and 18110 Yonge Street – the Regional Municipality of York as the properties are adjacent to lands owned by her current employer. 

 

Presentations & Recognitions

 

1.

Mr. Paul Ferguson addressed the Committee regarding the 2014 Annual General Meeting Report and Financial Statements for Newmarket Tay Power/Newmarket Hydro Holdings.  Discussion ensued regarding increased costs in customer billing, future financial reporting and an explanation of unbilled revenues.  A Council Workshop will be held in the fall to provide an overview of changes being made to the financial reporting system.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Kerwin

 

Seconded by: Councillor Vegh

 

 

a) THAT the deputation by Mr. Paul Ferguson regarding the 2014 Annual General Meeting Report and Financial Statements for Newmarket Tay Power/Newmarket Hydro Holdings be received; and

 

b) THAT the Newmarket Hydro Holdings Inc. Report of the President dated June 2, 2015 regarding the financial statements of Newmarket Hydro Holdings Inc. (the “Corporation”), the written resolutions of Newmarket – Tay Power Distribution Ltd. (“NT Power”) and appointment of the sole director and auditors be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

WHEREAS the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket (the “Sole Shareholder”) is the sole shareholder of the Corporation;

 

AND WHEREAS the Sole Shareholder by a Shareholder Declaration dated November 1, 2000 appointed the Mayor as its legal representative for the purpose of communicating any shareholder consent or approval required by either the terms of the Shareholder Declaration or the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (the “OBCA”);

 

AND WHEREAS the Corporation owns a majority of the common shares of NT Power;

 

AND WHEREAS pursuant to s.102(2) of the OBCA where a body corporate is the shareholder of a corporation the corporation shall recognize any individual properly authorized by the body corporate to represent it at meetings of shareholders of the corporation;

 

AND WHEREAS pursuant to s.104 of the OBCA a written resolution dealing with all the matters required to be dealt with at a shareholders meeting and signed by the shareholders entitled to vote at that meeting satisfies all requirements of the OBCA relating to that meeting of shareholders;

 

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket as follows:

 

1. THAT the Mayor, as the Sole Shareholder’s legal representative, is directed to sign the following Corporation Shareholder resolutions:

 

a. THAT the Corporation’s financial statements for the financial year ended December 31, 2014 together with the report of the Corporation’s auditors, Collins Barrow, thereon dated April 29, 2015 be approved and adopted.

 

b. THAT Collins Barrow, Chartered Accountants, be appointed auditors of        the Corporation to hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders at such remuneration as may be fixed by the sole director and the sole director is authorized to fix such remuneration.

 

c. THAT R.N. Shelton be appointed as the sole director of the Corporation to hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until his successor is elected or appointed.

 

d. THAT R.N. Shelton, so long as he is the sole director of the Corporation, shall represent the Corporation at meetings of shareholders of NT Power;

 

e.  AND THAT all acts, contracts, bylaws, proceedings, appointments

elections and payments, enacted, made, done and taken by the sole director and sole officer of the Corporation to December 31, 2014, as the same are set out or referred to in the resolutions of the sole director, or in the financial statements of the corporation, are approved, sanctioned and confirmed.

 

2. AND THAT the Mayor, as the Sole Shareholder’s legal representative, direct R.N. Shelton, the sole director and legal representative of the Corporation, to sign the following NT Power shareholder resolutions in lieu of an annual meeting:

 

a. THAT the financial statements of NT Power for the financial year ended

December 31, 2014 together with the report of NT Power’s auditors,

Collins Barrow, thereon dated April 29, 2015 be approved and adopted.

 

b. THAT Collins Barrow, Chartered Accountants, be appointed auditors of NT Power to hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders at such remuneration as may be fixed by the directors and the directors are authorized to fix such remuneration.

 

c. THAT T. Van Bynen, S. Warnock, P. Daniels, R. Betts, A. Ott, C. Prattas and P. Ferguson are elected directors of NT Power to hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors are elected or appointed.

 

d. AND THAT all acts, contracts, bylaws, proceedings, appointments elections and payments, enacted, made, done and taken by the directors and officers of NT Power to December 31, 2014, as the same are set out or referred to in the resolutions of the board of directors, the minutes of the meetings of the board of directors or in the financial statements of NT Power, are approved, sanctioned and confirmed.

 

Carried

 

2.

The Commissioner of Community Services provided an overview of the Recreation Playbook (Recreation Master Plan) process and introduced the Director of Recreation and Culture, who addressed the Committee with a PowerPoint presentation.  He provided background information on the project, which was internally led, summarized the public engagement process and themes and provided a high-level overview of the recommendations contained within the plan.  Discussion ensued regarding recreation opportunities for older adults and recommendations related to skateboard parks, splash pads and public fitness centre recommendations as well as engagement opportunities.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Vegh

 

Seconded by: Councillor Bisanz

 

 

THAT presentation by the Director of Recreation and Culture regarding the Recreation Playbook be received.

 

Carried

 

3.

Community Services Report - Recreation and Culture 2015-22 dated June 1, 2015 regarding the Recreation Playbook.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Vegh

 

Seconded by: Councillor Broome-Plumley

 

 

a) THAT Community Services Report - Recreation and Culture 2015-22 dated June 1, 2015 regarding the Recreation Playbook be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT Council approve the Recreation Playbook, which will serve as a strategic guiding document for budget and business processes through the year 2025.

 

Carried

 

Deputations

 

4.

Mr. John Blommesteyn addressed the Committee with a PowerPoint presentation regarding Joint CAO/Corporate Services Information Report - Financial Services 2015-21 and requested evidence of an advertisement and personal legal expense as referenced in the March 30, 2015 Council motion that prompted the report into former Councillor Maddie Di Muccio’s expenses.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Vegh

 

Seconded by: Councillor Twinney

 

 

THAT the deputation by Mr. John Blommesteyn regarding Joint CAO/Corporate Services Information Report - Financial Services 2015-21 be received.

 

Carried

 

5.

Mr. Marc Mantha addressed the Committee regarding implementation of a pilot project in Ward 2 for backyard egg laying hens.  He spoke in support of the initiative and commented that there have been no significant odour, noise, predation or property issues associated with egg laying hens introduced in other urban areas.  He recommended three hens per home for the proposed pilot project. Discussion ensued regarding enforcement, required by-law amendments, predation and post-reproductive impacts. 

 

Moved by:      Councillor Kerwin

 

Seconded by: Councillor Twinney

 

 

THAT the deputation by Mr. Marc Mantha regarding a pilot project in Ward 2 for backyard egg laying hens be received

 

Carried

 

Moved by:      Councillor Vegh

 

Seconded by: Councillor Kerwin

 

 

THAT Council reconsider regulation of egg laying hens in this term of Council to allow for a pilot project in Ward 2.

 

Carried by 2/3 majority

 

Moved by:      Councillor Kerwin

 

Seconded by: Regional Councillor Taylor

 

 

THAT staff be directed to bring back a report on the implementation of a 12 month pilot project in Ward 2 for 5-20 homes for backyard egg laying hens.

 

Carried

 

6.

Mr. John Heckbert addressed the Committee regarding Joint Chief Administrative Officer, Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services, Commissioner of Community Services and Commissioner of Corporate Services Report 2015-38 and inquired whether it is the right time to dispose of a property along Davis Drive.  In addition, he spoke to business development and parkland space allocations contained within the Secondary Plan.  Discussion ensued regarding parkland allocations through each quadrant and the analysis that occurred to arrive at the specific allocations.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Kerwin

 

Seconded by: Councillor Twinney

 

 

THAT the deputation by Mr. John Heckbert regarding Joint Chief Administrative Officer, Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services, Commissioner of Community Services and Commissioner of Corporate Services Report 2015-38 be received.

 

Carried

 

7.

Mr. Ian Hutchinson and Mr. Tiberi Yozef addressed the Committee regarding flooding concerns related to the construction of a bioswale at 212 Davis Drive.  In addition, Mr. Yozef further advised that the construction would encroach onto his property, potentially impacting the mature trees in his backyard.  He has been requested by the developer to sign an agreement which identifies that the excavation work may damage trees and will include removal of 24 significant trees for a future road allowance through the rear of the property.    

 

Moved by:      Councillor Sponga

 

Seconded by: Councillor Hempen

 

 

THAT the deputation by Mr. Ian Hutchinson and Mr. Tiberi Yozef regarding the construction of a bioswale at 212 Davis Drive be received and referred to staff.  

 

Carried

 

Consent Items

 

Moved by:      Councillor Bisanz

 

Seconded by: Councillor Broome-Plumley

 

 

THAT the following items be adopted on consent:  

 

8.

Draft Excerpt - Central York Fire Services - Joint Council Committee Minutes of June 2, 2015.

 

9.

Corporate Services - Financial Services Report 2015-32 dated June 2, 2015 regarding 2015 Budget Reconciliation.

 

The Commissioner of Corporate Services and the Director of Financial Services recommend:

 

a) THAT Corporate Services - Financial Services Report 2015-32 dated June 2, 2015 regarding 2015 Budget Reconciliation be received and the budget reconciliation for expenses excluded from the 2015 budget be adopted as required by Ontario Regulation 284/09 passed under the Municipal Act, 2001.

 

10.

Community Services Report - Customer Services 2015-19 dated May 27, 2015 regarding Community Surveys.

 

The Commissioner of Community Services and the Manager of Customer Services recommend:

 

a) THAT Community Services - Customer Services Report 2015-19 dated May 27, 2015 regarding the frequency of Community Surveys be received and the following recommendation be adopted:

 

i) THAT staff be directed to include a proposal related to a Community Survey and the requested funds as part of the 2016 budget discussions, and future years, as appropriate.

 

11.

List of Outstanding Matters.

 

Recommendation:

 

THAT the List of Outstanding Matters be received.

 

Carried

 

Moved by:      Regional Councillor Taylor

 

Seconded by: Councillor Kerwin

 

 

THAT the following items be adopted by consent:

 

12.

Community Services - Recreation and Culture Report 2015-23 dated June 9, 2015 regarding the 2015 Kanata Festival.

 

The Commissioner of Community Services and the Director of Recreation and Culture recommend:

 

a) THAT Community Services – Recreation and Culture Report 2015-23 dated June 9, 2015 regarding the 2015 Kanata Festival be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT Council grants permission for the following:

 

a. Upper Canada Volunteer Regiment Organization (UCVRO) and Newmarket Scouts to camp overnight at Fairy Lake Park from Tuesday June 30th to Wednesday, July 1st, 2015

 

b. UCVRO to have an open campfire while camping overnight at Fairy Lake Park provided that approval is obtained from Central York Fire Services;

 

c. UCVRO be allowed to discharge their firearms and cannon during the Kanata Festival on Wednesday, July 1st, 2015

 

d. Fireworks be displayed on Wednesday, July 1st, 2015  at George Richardson Park, and

 

e. Central York Fire Services be present at Fairy Lake Park on Wednesday, July 1st, 2015 to help celebrate Canada Day

 

13.

Chief Administrative Officer Report 2015-06 dated June 8, 2015 regarding Key Initiatives and Actions in Support of Council's Strategic Priorities.  

 

The Chief Administrative Officer and the Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services recommend:

 

a) THAT Chief Administrative Officer Report 2015-06 dated June 8, 2015 regarding 'Key Initiatives and Actions in Support of Council's Strategic Priorities' be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT Council approve the preliminary Key Initiatives and Actions in Support of Council's Strategic Priorities as outlined in Appendix 'A';

 

ii) AND THAT staff provide a semi-annual information report to Council to inform the status of the Action Plan.

 

14.

Extract from the Town of Richmond Hill Council Meeting held on June 9, 2015 regarding Proposed Fire Services Consolidation Endeavour.

 

The Chief Administrative Officer recommends:

 

a) THAT the Central York Fire Services - Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services review for possible Consolidation be referred to staff for a report setting out a process for review.

 

Carried

 

15.

Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of June 1, 2015.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Vegh

 

Seconded by: Regional Councillor Taylor

 

 

a) THAT the Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of June 1, 2015 be received. 

 

Carried

 

Councillor Broome-Plumley took no part in the discussion or voting of the foregoing matter.

 

16.

Item 1 of Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of June 1, 2015 regarding Application for Amendment to Site Plan Approval - 18106 and 18110 Yonge Street - The Regional Municipality of York.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Vegh

 

Seconded by: Regional Councillor Taylor

 

 

a) Application for Amendment to Site Plan Approval to permit an addition having a gross floor area of 3,546 m2 to the existing bus storage facility and a new Emergency Medical Services facility having a gross floor area of 555 m2 together with a parking lot expansion on the subject lands be approved in principle and referred to staff for processing, subject to the following:

 

a. THAT the preliminary review comments provided to the applicant be addressed to the satisfaction of Town staff;

 

b. THAT the applicant be directed to provide mature landscaping in front of the proposed concrete acoustic fence; any proposed lighting be downward facing and that low impact development (LID) measures be incorporated into the site to the satisfaction of Town staff and the matter of boulevard maintenance be discussed with Town staff.

 

i) AND THAT Martin Silver, Manager, Capital Delivery, Property Services Branch of The Regional Municipality of York, 17250 Yonge Street, NEWMARKET, ON L3Y 6Z1 be notified of this decision;

 

ii) AND THAT Lauren Capilongo, Associate of Malone Given Parsons Ltd., 140 Renfrew Drive, Suite 201, MARKHAM, ON L3R 6B3 be notified of this decision.

 

Carried

 

Councillor Broome-Plumley took no part in the discussion or voting of the foregoing matter.

 

17.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2015-21 dated June 4, 2015 regarding Application for Zoning By-law Amendment - 17844 Leslie Street.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Twinney

 

Seconded by: Regional Councillor Taylor

 

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2015-21 dated June 4, 2015 regarding Application for Zoning By-law Amendment be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the application for Zoning By-law Amendment, as submitted by 2398804 Ontario Inc. for lands being located at the southwest corner of Janette Street and Leslie Street be approved and that staff be directed to prepare the necessary Zoning By-Law Amendment;

 

ii) AND THAT the amending By-law include a Holding Provision relating to the Environmental Condition of the site to the satisfaction of the Director of Engineering Services;

 

iii) AND THAT Mr. R. Ursini, Evans Planning Inc. 8481 Keele Street Unit 12, Vaughan, ON L4K 1Z7 be notified of this action.

 

Carried

 

18.

Community Services - Recreation and Culture Report 2015-21 dated May 26, 2015 regarding Sponsorship and Naming Rights Agreements.

 

 

An alternate motion was presented and discussion ensued.

 

Moved by:      Regional Councillor Taylor

 

Seconded by: Councillor Twinney

 

 

a) THAT Community Services - Recreation and Culture Report 2015-21 dated May 26, 2015 regarding Sponsorship and Naming Rights Agreements be received and the following recommendation be adopted:

 

i) THAT Council delegate authority to the Director of Recreation and Culture or designate to enter into negotiation and execution of Third Party Advertising Naming Rights Agreements under the conditions set forth within this report. 

 

Carried

 

19.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2015-33 dated May 12, 2015 regarding Silken Laumann Drive - Parking Restrictions.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Vegh

 

Seconded by: Councillor Broome-Plumley

 

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2015-33 dated May 12, 2015 regarding Silken Laumann Drive - Parking Restrictions be received and the following recommendation be adopted:

 

i) THAT the existing parking restrictions on Silken Laumann Drive remain as they are. 

 

Carried

 

20.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2015-36 dated June 15, 2015 regarding Ontario Street Drainage Update.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Sponga

 

Seconded by: Councillor Hempen

 

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2015-36 dated June 15, 2015 regarding Ontario Street Drainage Update be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT the Town continue to monitor flood risks as a result of climate change;

 

ii) AND THAT Town staff continue to work in tandem with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA) to provide technical information to assist the homeowners who are located in the floodplain and are concerned about flooding;

 

iii) AND THAT Town staff continue to work with the LSRCA to encourage owners of residential, commercial, institutional and industrial properties within the Western Creek catchment area to incorporate low impact development (LID) elements to treat rainwater at the source, thereby reducing future surface runoff into Western Creek;

 

iv) AND THAT Town staff prepare options for Council to consider in the 2016 budget exercise to strengthen its commitment to environmental sustainability and to address the effects of climate change, especially as it relates to flooding.

 

Carried

 

21.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2015-35 dated May 13, 2015 regarding School Crossing Location Review - Eagle Street West.

 

 

An alternate motion was presented and discussion ensued.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Bisanz

 

Seconded by: Councillor Sponga

 

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2015-35 dated May 13, 2015 regarding School Crossing Location Review - Eagle Street West be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT Schedule IX (School Crossing Locations) of Traffic By-law 2011-42, as amended, be further amended by deleting: 

 

Eagle Street West at Crossland Gate/Peevers Crescent

 

ii) AND THAT the necessary By-laws be prepared and submitted to Council for approval;

 

iii) AND THAT the implementation of this decision be deferred until such time as contact is made with school bus companies and the school administration for Crossland Public School, St. Nicholas Catholic Elementary School, and Ecole elementaire catholique Saint-Jean in the Town of Aurora in order to find an alternative to avoid having children cross at the intersection;

 

iv) AND THAT the affected schools be forwarded a copy of the Council extract. 

 

Carried

 

22.

Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2015-34 dated May 20, 2015 regarding McCaffrey Road - Traffic Review.

 

 

An alternate motion was presented and discussion ensued.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Bisanz

 

Seconded by: Regional Councillor Taylor

 

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2015-34 dated May 20, 2015 regarding McCaffrey Road - Traffic Review be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT a report be prepared for an upcoming Committee of the Whole or Council meeting following a site visit by the Ward Councillor and Town Staff that includes alternate traffic mitigation measures including but not limited to chicanes, roundabouts, pedestrian islands, road watch program or crosswalk;

 

ii)  AND THAT this report address traffic impacts related to the new development on the Glenway lands, York Region Annex building and the Yonge Street VivaNext project.

 

Carried

 

The Committee of the Whole recessed at 12:10 p.m.

 

The Committee of the Whole reconvened at 1:03 p.m.

 

23.

Chief Administrative Officer Report 2015-04 dated June 4, 2015 regarding CYFS - Fire Department Master Plan Update.  

 

 

An alternate motion was presented and discussion ensued.

 

Moved by:      Regional Councillor Taylor

 

Seconded by: Councillor Kerwin

 

 

a) THAT Chief Administrative Officer Report 2015-04 dated June 4, 2015 regarding CYFS – Fire Department Master Plan Update be received;

 

b) AND THAT the 2015 Fire Department Master Plan Update be approved as a guiding document and that it be considered along with future operating and capital budgets as various Master Plan recommendations are considered for implementation.

 

Carried

 

24.

Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2015-10 dated May 28, 2015 regarding Master Fire Plan Information.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Hempen

 

Seconded by: Councillor Bisanz

 

 

a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Financial Services 2015-10 dated May 28, 2015 regarding Master Fire Plan Information be received for information purposes. 

 

Carried

 

25.

Joint Report Corporate Services and Development and Infrastructure Services 2015-40 dated June 11, 2015 regarding the Regulation of Canada Post Community Mailbox Installations on Municipal Roadways.

 

 

 

The Director of Legal Services/Town Solicitor provided a verbal update regarding the ruling of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice with respect to the City of Hamilton’s by-law regulating the placement of community mailboxes.

 

 

An alternate motion was presented and discussion ensued.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Sponga

 

Seconded by: Councillor Kerwin

 

 

a) THAT Joint Corporate Services and Development and Infrastructure Services 2015-40 dated June 11, 2015 regarding the Regulation of Canada Post Community Mailbox Installations on Municipal Roadways be received and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT staff be directed to monitor the ongoing Ontario Superior Court of Justice case in Hamilton and report back to Committee regarding the verdict and potential on Town operations and legislative role;

 

ii) AND THAT staff move forward with the preparation of a by-law to be brought forward to Council for approval;

 

iii) AND THAT staff be directed to investigate aligning the Town's by-laws with the City of Hamilton's By-law Number 15-091 which regulates the installation of equipment on roads with the goal of bringing a by-law for Council to consider in Q3 of 2015. 

 

Motion Lost

 

Moved by:      Councillor Kerwin

 

Seconded by: Councillor Twinney

 

 

a) THAT Joint Corporate Services and Development and Infrastructure Services 2015-40 dated June 11, 2015 regarding the Regulation of Canada Post Community Mailbox Installations on Municipal Roadways be received.

 

Carried

 

Closed Session

 

Moved by:      Regional Councillor Taylor

 

Seconded by: Councillor Kerwin

 

 

THAT the meeting convene into Closed Session under Sections 239 (2) (b) and (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001 for the purpose of discussing a proposed disposition and acquisition of land by the municipality and a personal matter about an identifiable individual.

 

Carried

 

The Committee resolved into Closed Session at 1:29 p.m.

 

The Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Minutes are recorded under separate cover.

 

The Committee of the Whole resumed into Public Session at 5:03 p.m.

 

26.

Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services Report 2015-27 dated June 4, 2015 regarding former York Catholic District School Board lands (Northwest Quadrant)

 

 

An alternate motion was presented and discussion ensued.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Hempen

 

Seconded by: Regional Councillor Taylor

 

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services Report 2015-27 dated June 4, 2015 regarding former York Catholic District School Board lands - north side of Woodspring Avenue (Northwest Quadrant) be received for information.

 

Carried

 

27.

Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services - Planning Report 2015-29 dated June 11, 2015 regarding Street Name Change.

 

 

An alternate motion was presented and discussion ensued.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Kerwin

 

Seconded by: Councillor Bisanz

 

 

a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services Report 2015-29 dated June 11, 2015 regarding changing the name of Cedar Street be received;

 

b) AND THAT the matter be deferred to the June 22, 2015 Council meeting.

 

Carried

 

28.

Joint Chief Administrative Officer, Commissioner of Development and Infrastructure Services, Commissioner of Community Services and Commissioner of Corporate Services Report 2015-38 dated June 9, 2015 regarding Hollingsworth Arena.   

 

Moved by:      Councillor Kerwin

 

Seconded by: Regional Councillor Taylor

 

 

a) THAT Joint Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioners of Development and Infrastructure Services, Community Services and Corporate Services Report 2015-38 dated June 9, 2015 regarding Hollingsworth Arena be received for information purposes and the following recommendations be adopted:

 

i) THAT staff report to Committee of the Whole in Closed Session on the results of negotiations with San Michael Homes Developments with respect to the potential development of the Hollingsworth Arena site at 35 Patterson Street in conjunction with the properties at 693 Davis Drive and 713 Davis Drive on the basis of a sale of the Town property;

 

ii) AND THAT the sale of the Hollingsworth Arena site be subject to satisfactory arrangements being made to maintain 7 (seven) municipally permitted ice surfaces for continuity of service for Town residents;

 

iii) AND THAT the sale of the Hollingsworth Arena site be subject to Council's declaration of the property as surplus to municipal needs and staff being directed to following the Town's land disposition process;

 

iv) AND THAT Mr. Sandro Sementilli and Pickering College be notified of this action.

 

Carried

 

Action Items

 

None.

 

Correspondence & Petitions

 

None.

 

Reports by Regional Representatives

 

None.

 

Notices of Motion

 

None.

 

Motions

 

a)

Regional Councillor Taylor regarding Ranked Ballots.

 

 

Moved by:      Regional Councillor Taylor

 

Seconded by: Councillor Sponga

 

 

THAT the Town of Newmarket Council endorse the Government of Ontario's proposal to provide municipalities with the option to implement ranked ballots in future municipal elections.

 

Carried

 

b)

Councillor Sponga regarding bioswale construction at 212 Davis Drive.

 

 

Moved by:      Councillor Sponga

 

Seconded by: Councillor Kerwin

 

 

THAT an Information Report be circulated to Council regarding issues related to the drainage swale and tree removal at the rear of 212 Davis Drive as raised by Mr. Ian Hutchinson and Mr. Tiberi Yozef during their deputation at the June 15, 2015 Committee of the Whole meeting.

 

Carried

 

 

 

 

 

New Business

 

None.

 

Public Hearing Matters

 

None.

 

Adjournment

 

Moved by:      Regional Councillor Taylor

 

Seconded by: Councillor Twinney

 

 

THAT the meeting adjourn.

 

Carried

 

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:14 p.m.

 

 

Tony Van Bynen, Mayor

 

Lisa Lyons, Deputy Clerk