A meeting of the Newmarket Environmental Advisory Committee (Formal) was held on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 6:00 p

                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

 

 

A meeting of the Newmarket Environmental Advisory Committee was held on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. in the Cane Room at 395 Mulock Drive.

 

Present:           John Birchall

                        Philip Breault

                        Wes Guldemond

                        Jill King                       

                        Dayna Laxton (Meeting Chair)

                        Geoff Shore

                        Councillor Twinney

                                                                                                           

Absent:            Doug Jagger

                        Joanna Parsons

                        Stacey Tidman

 

Guest:             Pat Lusink, Program Manager, Smart Commute Central York

 

Staff:               D. Ruggle, Senior Planner – Community Planning  (6:33 to 8:00 pm)

                        C. Schritt, Traffic Technician

L. Moor, Council/Committee Coordinator     

                       

The meeting was called to order at 6:33 p.m. 

 

Dayna Laxton in the Chair.                                  

 

additions to the agenda

 

None.

 

declarations OF INTEREST

 

None.                                       

 

1.            NEWMARKET EAC MINUTES – JANUARY 8, 2014 – ITEM 1

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes of November 6, 2013.

 

 

 

 

Moved by Philip Breault

Seconded by Wes Guldemond

 

THAT the Environmental Advisory Committee Minutes of November 6, 2013 be approved.

 

CARRIED

 

2.            NEWMARKET EAC MINUTES – JANUARY 8, 2014 – ITEM 2

CORRESPONDENCE

 

Moved by Councillor Twinney

Seconded by Geoff Shore

 

THAT the correspondence items, previously distributed by e-mail, be received.

 

CARRIED

 

3.            NEWMARKET EAC MINUTES – JANUARY 8, 2014 – ITEM 3

SMART COMMUTE PRESENTATION

 

Ms. Pat Lusink, Program Manager, Smart Commute Central York addressed the Committee with a PowerPoint presentation regarding the Smart Commute program, initiatives and statistics of its success.  Ms. Lusink requested that the Environmental Advisory Committee recommend support for permanent funding on a go forward basis by the Town. Councillor Twinney advised that the 2014 budget deliberations included a line of item of $25,000 with the intention of keeping this in future budgets for the Smart Commute program.

 

Moved by Wes Guldemond

Seconded by Geoff Shore

 

THAT the PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Pat Lusink, Program Manager, Smart Commute Central York regarding the program, initiatives and statistics be received.

 

CARRIED

 

4.            NEWMARKET EAC MINUTES – JANUARY 8, 2014 – ITEM 4

DARK SKIES – GENERAL DISCUSSION 

 

The Senior Planner – Community Planning addressed the Committee regarding exterior lighting requirements contained within Planning documents. Discussion ensued regarding feasible terminology and potential mandated lighting/signage controls being incorporated into zoning, site plan and subdivision development documents.  The Committee members advised the Senior Planner – Community Planning that a broad definition of “dark skies” will be compiled in the next few weeks along with collaborative information and a subsequent recommendation would then be submitted to the Planning Department for review.

 

 

 

The Meeting Chair requested a roundtable introduction of members for the benefit of the newest member in attendance. 

 

5.            NEWMARKET EAC MINUTES – JANUARY 8, 2014 – ITEM 5

DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES REPORT – PLANNING AND BULDING SERVICES 2013-59 – APPLICATION FOR OFFICIAL PLAN AMENDMENT, ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENT, DRAFT PLAN OF CONDOMINIUM AND DRAFT PLAN OF SUBDIVISION – 292145 ONTARIO LIMITED

 

Discussion ensued regarding the details associated with the development applications for the property located on the west side of Silken Laumann Drive, east of Yonge Street, and south of Mulock Drive, Concession I, Part of Lot 89, in the Town of Newmarket.  The Senior Planner – Community Planning advised that the statutory public meeting for the application is tentatively scheduled for February 24, 2014 beginning at 7:00 p.m.  John Birchall suggested that comments be compiled and ready for final substantiation at the February 5, 2014 Environmental Advisory Committee meeting.

 

6.            NEWMARKET EAC MINUTES – JANUARY 8, 2014 – ITEM 6

RESIDENTIAL GARBAGE BAG REDUCTIONS

 

John Birchall provided a verbal report regarding the City of Markham’s refuse collection and their use of clear plastic bags.  Preliminary discussions ensued with respect to the feasibility of the reduction of refuse bag limits in the Town of Newmarket.  A suggestion was made to bring this matter back to the February 5, 2014 Environmental Advisory Committee meeting for further idea exchange.

 

7.            NEWMARKET EAC MINUTES  – JANUARY 8, 2014 – ITEM 7

POST COUNCIL REVIEW WORKSHOP UPDATE/PLAN

John Birchall provided a verbal update regarding the November 12, 2013 Council/NEAC Workshop.  He advised that although some progress was made at the workshop regarding NEAC initiatives/focus and resources, another workshop in February or March, 2014 will be scheduled to continue discussions.

 

8.            NEWMARKET EAC MINUTES – JANUARY 8, 2014 – ITEM 8

new business

 

a)         John Birchall provided a verbal update subsequent to Joanna Parsons recent e-mail explaining the challenges associated with re-printing of the trail maps.  He advised that the Town’s GIS department has completed updated mapping and the Committee could be in a position to re-print maps by February, 2014.  Discussion ensued regarding the feasibility of sponsorship opportunities to assist in the funding of re-prints.  John Birchall advised that he would contact the Supervisor of Marketing and Sponsorship for potential assistance in this regard.

 

b)         The Meeting Chair distributed copies of the 2012/2013 Community Report

 

c)         Geoff Shore advised of his interest in finding out what environmental incentives are being offered in the Mosaik Homes subdivision development at Bathurst Street and Davis Drive West.      

 

Moved by Councillor Twinney

Seconded by Geoff Shore

 

THAT the meeting adjourn.

 

CARRIED

 

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.

 

 

 

           

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Date                                                                                        Dayna Laxton, Meeting Chair

 

 

 

 

Next Meeting Date:     Wednesday, February 5, 2014 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Mulock Room.  Meeting Chair – Philip Breault           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                       

               

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