Town of Newmarket
Agenda
Council - Electronic

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, June 29, 2020
Time:	1:00 P.m. - 6:00 P.m.
Location:	Streamed live from the Municipal Offices 395 Mulock Drive Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7

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1.

Public Notice

At this time, the Municipal Offices remain closed to the public. This meeting will be streamed live at newmarket.ca/meetings.

Individuals who wish to address Council in relation to an item on this agenda may notify [e-mail] by end of day Sunday, June 28, 2020, and:

1. Provide comments in writing. These comments will be read aloud by the Mayor during the live meeting, considered with the related item, and will form part of the public record; or,
2. Join the live meeting using the Town's videoconferencing software and verbally provide your comments over video or telephone. 

2.

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

Note: Additional items are marked by an asterisk*.

3.

Conflict of Interest Declarations

4.

Public Hearing Matter

How to get involved with planning applications (items 4.1 & 4.2)

Newmarket Council will not be making any final decisions at this meeting in relation to items 4.1 and 4.2, all written and verbal comments will be given to Planning staff to consider in a future report. A report will then be provided to Council at a future Committee of the Whole or Council Meeting.

Residents are encouraged to get involved in the public planning process by submitting written comments or participating in a live deputation through video conferencing during the meeting. To learn more about how to get involved, please email  and include your contact information (name and phone number).

4.1

Application for Zoning By-law Amendment - 49, 55, 59 Charles Street and 52 Prospect Street

Note: Drew MacMartin, MacMartin Group Ltd. and Vince Petrozza, Matera Developments will be in attendance to provide a presentation on this matter.
The Notice of Statutory Public Meeting has been attached for information purposes only.

4.1.1

Correspondence - Murray MacDonald

4.1.2

Correspondence - Gerald Fox

4.1.3

Correspondence - Venus Rebollado

4.1.4

Correspondence - Bruce & Maureen Carmichael

4.2

Application for Zoning By-law Amendment - 292-294 Court Street

Note: Deborah Alexander, Alexander Planning Inc. will be in attendance to provide a presentation on this matter.
The Notice of Statutory Public Meeting has been attached for information purposes only.

4.2.1

Remote Deputation - Tami Heider

5.

Presentations & Recognitions

6.

Deputations

6.1

Remote Deputation regarding Animal Control & Pet Store Licensing - Liz White

• 1. That the remote deputation from Liz White regarding Animal Control & Pet Store Licensing be received.

6.2

Written Deputation regarding Animal Control & Pet Store Licensing - Keith Burgess

• 1. That the written deputation regarding Animal Control & Pet Store Licensing provided by Keith Burgess be received.

6.3

Remote Deputation regarding Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for 164 Beechwood Crescent - Shawna Ciccarelli

• 1. That the remote deputation regarding Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for 164 Beechwood Crescent by Shawna Ciccarelli be received.

6.4

Written Deputation regarding Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for 164 Beechwood Crescent - Beric Farmer

• 1. Tha the written deputation regarding Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for 164 Beechwood Crescent provided by Beric Farmer be received.

6.5

Written Deputation regarding Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for 164 Beechwood Crescent - Suzanne & Jon Saunders

• 1. That the written deputation regarding Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for 164 Beechwood Crescent provided by Suzanne & Jon Saunders be received.

6.6

Written Deputation regarding Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for 164 Beechwood Crescent - Deb Scott

• 1. That the written deputation regarding Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for 164 Beechwood Crescent provided by Deb Scott be received.

6.7

Written Deputation regarding Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for 164 Beechwood Crescent - Glen & Christine Parnell

• 1. That the written deputation regarding Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for 164 Beechwood Crescent provided by Glen & Christine Parnell be received.

6.8

Remote Deputation regarding Bicycle Lane 2020 Updates – Traffic and Parking Bylaw Amendments - Stephen Harper

• 1. That the remote deputation from Stephen Harper regarding Bicycle Lane 2020 Updates – Traffic and Parking Bylaw Amendments be received.

6.9

Written Deputation regarding Bicycle Lane 2020 Updates – Traffic and Parking Bylaw Amendments - Brenda Russell

• 1. That the written deputation from Brenda Russell regarding Bicycle Lane 2020 Updates – Traffic and Parking Bylaw Amendments be received.

6.10

Written Deputation regarding Bicycle Lane 2020 Updates - Traffic and Parking By-law Amendments - David Kempton

• 1. That the written deputation regarding Bicycle Lane 2020 Updates - Traffic and Parking By-law Amendments provided by David Kempton be received.

6.11

Written Deputation regarding Bicycle Lane 2020 Updates - Traffic and Parking By-law Amendments - Paul Jolie

• 1. That the written deputation regarding Bicycle Lane 2020 Updates - Traffic and Parking By-law Amendments provided by Paul Jolie be received.

7.

Minutes

7.1

Council Meeting Minutes of March 2, 2020

• 1. That the Council Meeting Minutes of March 2, 2020 be approved. 

7.2

Special Council - Electronic Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2020

• 1. That the Special Council - Electronic Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2020 be approved.

8.

Reports by Regional Representatives

9.

Consent Items and Recommendations from Committees 

9.1

Special Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2020

• 1. That the Special Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2020 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted.

9.1.1

Deputations - Animal Control & Pet Store Licensing

• 1. That the deputations provided by Michèle Hamers, Susan Dankert, Keith Burgess, Rita Goverde, Rob Laidlaw, Lisa Ugolini and Mr and Mrs J. Clark regarding Animal Control & Pet Store Licensing be received.

9.1.2

Presentation - Animal Control & Pet Store Licensing 

• 1. That the presentation regarding Animal Control & Pet Store Licensing be received. 

9.1.3

Staff Report - Animal Control & Pet Store Licensing

• 1. That the report entitled Animal Control and Pet Store Licensing dated June 15, 2020 be received; and,
  2. That Council approve the draft Animal Control By-law with the following amendments:
     1. Animal protections are extended to animals other than cats and dogs; and,
     2. Schedule A: Prohibited Animals is replaced by a list of permitted animals; and,
  3. That Council direct staff to move forward with a phased approach to breeders and kennels, where zoning is amended to permit such businesses within specific zones;
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  5. That Council approve the draft Business Licence By-law as presented.

9.1.4

Presentation - Short Term Rental Licensing

• 1. That the presentation regarding Short Term Rental Licensing be received. 

9.1.5

Staff Report - Short Term Rental Licensing

• 1. That the report entitled Short Term Rental Licensing dated June 15, 2020 be received; and,
  2. That Council approve the draft Business Licence By-law; and,
  3. That Council direct staff to amend the proposed fee schedule as follows:
     1. Short Term Rentals – 1 Bedroom: $100.00
     2. Short Term Rentals – 2 Bedrooms: $200.00
     3. Short Term Rentals – 3 Bedrooms: $300.00
  4. That Council amend the AMPS By-law 2019-62 and Fees and Charges By-law 2019-52; and,
  5. That Council direct staff to bring forward a report regarding a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) on all short term rental properties in Q3/Q4 2021; and,
  6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.2

Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2020

• 1. That the Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting Minutes of June 22, 2020 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted.

9.2.1

Remote Deputation regarding Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for 164 Beechwood Crescent

• 1. That the remote deputation from Shawna Ciccarelli regarding the Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for 164 Beechwood Crescent be received.

9.2.2

Property Tax Rates and By-law for 2020 

• 1. That the report entitled Property Tax Rates and By-law for 2020 dated June 22, 2020 be received; and,
  2. That the property tax rates for 2020 be applied to the assessment roll returned in 2019 for 2020 taxation be set for Town purposes as follows:
     Residential 0.309270%; Multi-Residential 0.309270%; Commercial 0.411979%; Industrial 0.508192%; Pipeline 0.284219%; Farm 0.077318%; and,
  3. That the applicable tax rate by-law attached as Appendix A be forwarded to Council for approval; and,
  4. That the Treasurer be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.2.3

Summer Camps 2020

• 1. That the report entitled Summer Camps 2020 dated June 10, 2020 be received; and,
  2. That the staff recommendation of not offering any in person summer day camp programming in 2020 be approved; and,
  3. That staff proceed with alternative programming including: promotion of virtual camps, exploration of small group short programs, and camper activity kits; and,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.2.4

INFO-2020-21: COVID-19 Re-openings Update

• 1. That Council direct staff to liaison with soccer and baseball organization to issue permits if requested and if advisable; and,
  2. That the Information Report entitled COVID-19 Re-openings Update, dated June 19, 2020 be received.

9.2.5

Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for 164 Beechwood Crescent

• 1. That the report entitled Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for subject property 164 Beechwood Crescent dated June 22nd, 2020 be received; and,
  2. That Council deny the requested site-specific exemption to Interim Control by-law 2019-04 for 164 Beechwood Crescent.

9.2.5.1

Deputations

• 1. That the written deputations provided by Colleen Hedican, Elaine Adam, Janet Caverly and Steven Sugar, Ron Owston and Anke Owston, Rob Anderson, Laura and Andrew Cummings, Beric Farmer, Jeff Kirke, Dan Bell, and Tammy Ward regarding the Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for 164 Beechwood Crescent, be received.

9.2.6

Interim Control By-law Extension

• 1. That the report entitled Interim Control By-law Extension dated June 22nd be received; and,
  2. That the By-law included as Attachment 2 be adopted; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.2.7

Bicycle Lane 2020 Updates – Traffic and Parking Bylaw Amendments

• 1. That the report entitled Bicycle Lane 2020 Updates – Traffic and Parking Bylaw Amendments dated June 22, 2020 be received; and,
  2. That the Traffic Bylaw amendments noted in Appendix A be approved; and,
  3. That the Parking Bylaw amendments noted in Appendix B be approved; and,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.2.7.1

Deputations

• 1. That the written deputations provided by Rick Warner & Martina Drover and Susan & Phil Shrewsbury-Gee regarding Bicycle Lane 2020 Updates – Traffic and Parking Bylaw Amendments, be received.

9.2.8

Mobile Signs

• 1. That the report entitled Mobile Signs dated June 22, 2020 be received; and,
  2. That Council directs staff to waive all fees associated to mobile signs for 2020 to financially support local business owners; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.2.9

Regional Council Decision - Transfer of Part III Prosecutions to the Regional Municipality of York

Note: Correspondence from York Region is attached for information purposes. Decision by the Town of Newmarket Council needed by June 30, 2020.

• Whereas the Province entered into a Memorandum of Understanding and a Local Side Agreement with The Regional Municipality of York and the nine local municipalities with an effective date of June 30, 1999, for the operation of the Provincial Offences Court, the prosecution of charges laid using the process under Parts I and II of the Provincial Offences Act, and the transfer of records, files, assets, revenue and financial arrangements; and,

  Whereas the Province intends to transfer the prosecution of charges laid using the Part III process under the Provincial Offences Act, along with all records, files and assets, through amending agreements to the Memorandum of Understanding and the Local Side Agreement,

  Now therefore be it resolved:

  1. That the Council of the Town of Newmarket hereby delegates authority to The Regional Municipality of York to execute amending agreements with the Province to amend the Memorandum of Understanding and the Local Side Agreement on behalf of the Town of Newmarket, subject to the review of the final agreements by and to the satisfaction of the Municipal Solicitor.

9.2.10

INFO-2020-20: Honeywell – 2019 Energy & Operational Savings Report

• 1. That the Information Report entitled Honeywell – 2019 Energy & Operational Savings Report, dated June 12, 2020, be received for information.

9.2.11

City of Markham Resolution - Single Use Plastic Reduction Strategy - Phase 1

• 1. That the Resolution from the City of Markham regarding the Single Use Plastic Reduction Strategy - Phase 1 be received for information and referred to Staff.

9.2.12

Central York Fire Services - Joint Council Committee Meeting Minutes of January 7, 2020

• 1. That the Central York Fire Services - Joint Council Committee Meeting Minutes of January 7, 2020 be recevied.

9.2.13

Elman W. Campbell Museum Board Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2020

• 1. That the Elman W. Campbell Museum Board Meeting Minutes of January 16, 2020 be received. 

9.2.14

Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of January 7, 2020

• 1. That the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of January 7, 2020 be received. 

9.2.15

Newmarket Public Library Board Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2019

• 1. That the Newmarket Public Library Board Meeting Minutes of December 18, 2019 be received.

9.2.16

Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2020

• 1. That the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Meeting Minutes of January 15, 2020 be received. 

10.

By-laws

2020-30 A By-law to regulate, licence, and control Animals in the Town of Newmarket.
2020-31 A By-law to regulate and licence businesses to operate in the Town of
Newmarket.
2020-32 A By-law to amend By-law 2019-62 being a By-law to implement an
Administrative Monetary Penalty System in the Town of Newmarket.
2020-33 A By-law to amend Fees and Charges By-law 2019-52 being a by-law to adopt fees and charges for services or activities provided by the Town of Newmarket. (Legislative Services - Licensing Charges).
2020-34 A By-law to Provide For The Levy And Collection Of The Sums Required By The Corporation Of The Town Of Newmarket For 2020 And To Provide For The Mailing Of Notices Requisitioning The Payment Of Taxes For 2020.
2020-35 A By-law Being an extension of Interim Control By-law 2019-4, as amended.
2020-36 A By-law to exempt certain lands from the part lot control provisions of the Planning Act - Sundial Homes (Davis) Limited – Blocks 83, 84 and 85, Plan 65M-4565, designated as Parts 1 to 38, Plan 65R-38952 (Tango Crescent).
2020-37 A By-law to amend By-law Number 2010-40, as amended by By-law Number 2020-13, being a restricted area (zoning) by-law. Garden Commercial (Newmarket) Inc. – 665 to 695 Stonehaven Avenue.
2020-38 A By-law to Amend Zoning By-law 2010-40, with respect to the lands located in the Glenway Community, south of Davis Drive, east of Mitchell Place, being Part of Block 155 in Plan 65M-2205 and shown as Blocks 164 and 165 in Plan 19TN 2012-001.
2020-39 A By-law to adopt Amendment Number 26 to the Town of Newmarket Official Plan, with respect to the lands located in the Glenway Community, south of Davis Drive, east of Mitchell Place, being Part of Block 155 in Plan 65M-2205 and shown as Blocks 164 and 165 in Plan 19TN 2012-001.
2020-40 A By-law to amend by-law 2011-24, as amended, to regulate traffic within the Town of Newmarket (Schedule XI – Bike Lanes).
2020-41 A By-law to amend by-law 2019-63, as amended, being a by-law to regulate parking within the Town of Newmarket (Schedule IV – No Parking).

• 1. That By-laws 2020-30, 2020-31, 2020-32, 2020-33, 2020-34, 2020-35, 2020-36, 2020-37, 2020-38, 2020-39, 2020-40, and 2020-41 be enacted.

11.

Notices of Motions

12.

Motions Where Notice has Already been Provided

13.

New Business

14.

Closed Session (if required)

14.1

Approval of Closed Session Minutes

14.1.1

Special Council - Electronic Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of June 8, 2020

15.

Confirmatory By-law

2020-42 A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the June 29, 2020 Council Meeting - Electronic.

• 1. That By-law 2020-42 be enacted.

16.

Adjournment