Town of Newmarket
Agenda
Committee of the Whole

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395 Mulock Drive
Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7

Note: Additional items are marked by an asterisk*.

Note: Flynn Scott, Manager of Regulatory Services will be in attendance to provide a presentation on this matter. This presentation is related to Item 5.1.

Note: Kiran Saini, Deputy Town Clerk will be in attendance to provide a presentation on this matter. This presentation is related to Item 5.2.

Note: Frank Doyle will be in attendance to provide a deputation on this matter. This deputation is related to item 5.1.

Note: Frank Zoghi will be in attendance to provide a deputation on this matter. This deputation is related to item 5.1.

Note: Sebastian Fuchs will be in attendance to provide a deputation on this matter. This deputation is related to item 5.1.

Note: Pankaj Singh will be in attendance to provide a deputation on this matter. This deputation is related to item 5.5.

Note: The Mobile Business Licence staff report and associated by-laws were deferred at the February 10, 2020 Council meeting. This report and associated by-laws are linked for information.

    1. That the reports entitled Mobile Business Licence By-law dated February 3, 2020 (deferred) and Amended Mobile Business Licence By-law dated February 24, 2020 be received; and,
    2. That Council direct staff to waive Taxicab Company fees for a duration of 3 years (2020 – 2023 fees inclusive) for previously licensed companies only; and,
    3. That Council approve a 12-month contract position for a new Municipal Law Enforcement Officer position subject to approval of the Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services; and,
    4. That Council approve a 12-month contract for conversion of part-time hours into full-time hours for the existing permanent Legislative Services Associate position subject to approval of the Chief Administrative Officer and Commissioner of Corporate Services; and,
    5. That Council approve the draft amended Mobile Business Licence By-law 2020-07, with option #3 for a tow truck company licensing fee structure and the addition of Schedule B for criminal conviction thresholds; and,
    6. That Council repeal Taxi By-law 2016-44, Refreshment Vehicles By-law 2016-52, and Driving School Instructors By-law 2017-32, as amended; and,
    7. That Council amend the AMPS By-law 2019-62 and Fees and Charges By-law 2019-52; and,
    8. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled Procedure By-law Review for 2018-2022 Term of Council dated February 24, 2020 be received; and,
    2. That Council approve the revised 2020 meeting schedule effective March 3, 2020 for a one-year trial period, and:
      1. All regular Council meetings begin at 1:00 PM;
      2. All regular Committee of the Whole meetings begin at 1:00 PM;
      3. All regular Site Plan Review Committee meetings begin at 10:00 AM;
      4. All regular Council Public Planning meetings be scheduled at 7:00 PM; and,
    3. That staff be directed to report to Council in Q2 2021 on the feedback received following the one-year trial period of the new meeting schedule and daytime Council meetings; and,
    4. That Council repeal By-laws 2015-50, 2016-43, 2017-75, as amended, and replace with the attached Procedure By-law; and,
    5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled Zoning By-law Amendment Application – 665-695 Stonehaven Avenue, dated February 24, 2020 be received; and,
    2. That the application for Zoning By-law amendment for lands municipally known as 665-695 Stonehaven Avenue be approved and staff be directed present a By-law to Council for approval generally in accordance with Attachment 1; and,
    3. That Lucila Sandoval of Groundswell Urban Planners, 95 Mural Street, Suite 402, Richmond Hill, L4B 3G2 be notified of this action; and,
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled Official Plan and Zoning By-Law Amendment Glenway Blocks 164 & 165 dated February 24, 2020 be received; and,
    2. That the application for Official Plan & Zoning By-Law amendment, as submitted by Marianneville Developments Limited for Blocks 164 and 165 of the Estates of Glenway Community subdivision, be approved, and that staff be directed to prepare the necessary Official Plan and Zoning By-law amendments, including the necessary Holding provisions; and,
    3. That staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the recommendations in this report; and,
    4. That Kerigan Kelly, of Groundswell Urban Planners Inc., 95 Mural Street, Suite 402, Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 3G2, be notified of this action.
    1. That the report entitled Atkins Drive and Quick Street All-way Stop Request dated February 24, 2020 be received; and,
    2. That an All-Way Stop at the intersection of Atkins Drive and Quick Street not be implemented at this time; and,
    3. That the Town monitor the intersection as the community continues to build out; and,
    4. That school boards be notified of the school bus routing and be asked to implement improvements to student access to the school buses to reduce crossing of streets; and,
    5. That York Regional Police be notified of the speeding issues to plan increased enforcement; and,
    6. That the Town continue to apply Category 1 traffic calming measures to educate motorists to comply with the speed limits; and,
    7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled Dover Crescent and Burford Street All-way Stop Control Request dated February 24, 2020 be received; and,
    2. That the existing stop controls remain; and,
    3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled London Road and Harewood Boulevard All-Way Stop Control Request dated February 24, 2020 be received; and,
    2. That the existing stop controls remain; and,
    3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled “Non-Warranty Repairs and Regular Maintenance of CYFS Apparatus” dated February 24, 2020 be received; and,
    2. That a non-competitive acquisition be approved to a maximum of $125,000.00 in accordance with the Procurement By-Law; and,
    3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  • The Strategic Leadership Team/Operational Leadership Team recommend:

    1. That the correspondence from the City of Richmond Hill regarding Richmond Hill Resolution – Member Motion submitted by Regional and Local Councillor Perrelli regarding Regional Consolidation of Fire Services be received.
  • The Strategic Leadership Team/Operational Leadership Team recommend that the following motion be referred to the Appointment Committee:

    1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee recommend to Council that the Terms of Reference be amended to increase their membership by 2, for a total of 10 members. 
    1. That the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of December 3, 2019 be received.
    1. That the Outstanding Matters List be received.

Note: At the Council Meeting of February 10, 2020, Council directed staff to prepare a motion in support of the Never Forgotten National Memorial Foundation for consideration by Committee of the Whole.

  • Whereas the residents of Newmarket have a proud tradition of honouring those who made the supreme sacrifice on behalf of Canada in armed conflicts across the world; and,

    Whereas the Never Forgotten National Memorial Foundation has been established to develop commemorative programming, exhibits and monuments at a site on Cape Breton Island as a place of remembrance and thanks for those brave individuals who lost their lives so far from home; and,

    Whereas the Foundation is seeking the endorsement of businesses, agencies, government organizations, and individuals across Canada to bring life to this important national memorial;

    Now therefore be it resolved:

    1. That the Council of the Town of Newmarket supports efforts to develop the Never Forgotten National Memorial and so advises Mr. Tony Van Bynen, Member of Parliament, the Honourable Christine Elliott, Member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and all municipalities in Ontario.
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