OPEN FORUM 6:45 P

The meeting of the Special Committee of the Whole was held on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 in Council Chambers, 395 Mulock Drive, Newmarket.

 

Members Present:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mayor Van Bynen

Regional Councillor Taylor

Councillor Vegh

Councillor Kerwin

Councillor Twinney

Councillor Hempen

Councillor Di Muccio

Councillor Emanuel (1:30 to 3:05, 3:21 to 3:34,

3:37 to 4:04 p.m.)

Absent:

Councillor Sponga

 

Staff Present:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guest:

R.N. Shelton, Chief Administrative Officer

A. Moore, Commissioner of Corporate Services  

R. Prentice, Commissioner of Development &

Infrastructure Services

I. McDougall, Commissioner of Community Services

E. Armchuk, Director of Legal Services

R. Nethery, Director of Planning and Building Services

A. Brouwer, Director of Legislative Services/Town Clerk

L. Moor, Council/Committee Coordinator

J. Patel, Project Support Business Analyst

 

M. Bull, Wood Bull, LLP

 

The meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m.

 

Mayor Van Bynen in the Chair.

 

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved by:      Regional Councillor Taylor 

 

Seconded by: Councillor Emanuel

 

 

THAT the deputation request by Mr. Dave Sovran on behalf of the Glenway Preservation Association regarding the Marianneville Developments (Glenway) matter be included on the agenda. 

 

Carried

 

Declarations of Interests

 

None.

 

Mayor Van Bynen advised that due to equipment technical difficulties, the meeting would     not be live web streamed or archived on the Town’s website.

 

Items

 

Mayor Van Bynen advised that Item 2 of the agenda with respect to Marianneville Developments Ltd. would be considered first to accommodate the request for deputation status by the Glenway Preservation Association.  Mayor Van Bynen further advised of a memorandum dated April 21, 2014 from Ms. Ruth Victor, Ruth Victor and Associates with an attachment (Amendment #12 to the Town of Newmarket Official Plan) was distributed electronically and hard copies distributed prior to the meeting.

 

1.

The Director of Legal Services/Municipal Solicitor provided those present with a verbal update regarding the Marianneville Developments (Glenway) matter before the Ontario Municipal Board.

 

 

2.

Deputation by Mr. Dave Sovran on behalf of the Glenway Preservation Association.

 

Mr. Sovran addressed the Committee expressing concerns related to the proposed settlement document of the Application for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval for Marianneville Developments Limited (Glenway).  He requested that a public meeting be scheduled to explain the settlement details to the residents.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Moved by:      Councillor Emanuel

Seconded by: Councillor Di Muccio

 

THAT the deputation by Mr. Dave Sovran on behalf of the Glenway Preservation Association expressing concerns related to the proposed settlement of the Application for Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision Approval for Marianneville Developments Limited (Glenway) be received.

 

Carried

 

Ms. Mary Bull, Solicitor, Wood Bull, LLP addressed the Committee with a verbal update of technical matters and compatibility plan issues that have been agreed upon by the relevant parties related to the proposed settlement.  She advised of timing associated with Phase 2 of the Ontario Municipal Board hearing with finality of the hearing on Friday, April 25, 2014.

 

Moved by:      Councillor Di Muccio

Seconded by: Councillor Emanuel

 

THAT Council direct staff to organize a public meeting after the Ontario Municipal Board releases its written decision and within this term of Council, on what has been learned about the Official Plan Amendment, Zoning By-law Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision for Marianneville Developments Limited (Glenway) process and the effects of future development as York Region prepares for growth.  

 

Carried

 

The Committee recessed at 3:05 p.m.

 

The Committee reconvened at 3:19 p.m.

 

Moved by:      Regional Councillor Taylor

Seconded by: Councillor Di Muccio

 

THAT the circulated memorandum from Ms. Ruth Victor, Ruth Victor and Associates and related attachment (Amendment # 12 to the Town of Newmarket Official Plan) be received.

 

Carried

 

Councillor Emanuel returned to the meeting at 3:21 p.m.

 

 

Mayor Van Bynen advised there was no requirement for a Closed Session relating to the Marianneville Developments Ltd. (Glenway) matter before the Ontario Municipal Board.

 

3.

The Chief Administrative Officer provided a verbal update regarding the York University satellite campus initiative.

 

Closed Session

 

Moved by:      Councillor Hempen

Seconded by: Councillor Twinney

 

THAT the Special Committee of the Whole resolve into a Closed Session for the purpose of discussing a proposed acquisition of land and security of property of the municipality regarding the proposed York University satellite campus initiative.  

 

Carried

 

Councillor Emanuel left the meeting at 3:34 p.m.

 

The Special Committee of the Whole resolved into a Closed Session at 3:35 p.m.

 

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

 

The Special Committee of the Whole resumed into public session at 4:03 p.m.

 

Adjournment

 

Moved by:      Councillor Hempen 

Seconded by: Councillor Twinney

 

THAT the meeting adjourn.  

 

Carried

 

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:04 p.m.

 

 

 

Tony Van Bynen, Mayor

 

Andrew Brouwer, Town Clerk

 

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