Town of Newmarket

Minutes

Committee of the Whole

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Date:
Time:
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Council Chambers
Municipal Offices
395 Mulock Drive
Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7
Members Present:
  • Mayor Taylor
  • Councillor Simon
  • Councillor Woodhouse
  • Councillor Twinney
  • Councillor Morrison
  • Councillor Kwapis
  • Councillor Broome (10:04 AM - 2:54 PM)
  • Councillor Bisanz
Members Absent:
  • Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
Staff Present:
  • J. Sharma, Chief Administrative Officer (10:04 AM - 1:06 PM)
  • E. Armchuk, Commissioner of Corporate Services
  • P. Noehammer, Commissioner of Development & Infrastructure Services
  • I. McDougall, Commissioner of Community Services, Acting Chief Administrative Officer (1:06 PM - 8:29 PM)
  • L. Lyons, Director of Legislative Services/Town Clerk
  • K. Saini, Deputy Town Clerk
  • R. Prudhomme, Director of Engineering Services
  • J. Unger, Acting Director of Planning & Building Services
  • A. Cammaert, Senior Planner, Policy
  • T. Horton, Planner
  • E. Bryan, Business Development Specialist
  • A. Walkom, Legislative Coordinator

For consideration by Council on June 18, 2018.


The Clerk advised of the following additions to the agenda:

  • Item 3.1: Recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day (June 21, 2019) and Land Acknowledgement
  • Item 3.2: Presentation - Protection of Trees on Private Property
  • Item 4.3: Deputation by Ahmad El-Farram - Traffic Signage on Wayne Drive
  • Item 4.5: Deputation by Catherine Wellesley - Protection of Trees on Private Property
  • Item 4.6: Deputation by Edie Andrews - Protection of Trees on Private Property
  • Item 4.7: Deputation by John McGovern - Site-Specific Employment Land Conversion Requests - Protection of Trees on Private Property
  • Item 5.10: Audit and Accountability Fund – Submission of Expression of Interest to the Province
  • Item 12.1: Presentation related to the Public Hearing Matter: Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment (Stickwood Walker Farm)

The Clerk advised of the following corrections to the agenda:

  • Item 5.8: 2019 Development Charges Review staff report was withdrawn and deferred to the August 26, 2019 Committee of the Whole meeting followed be a Special Council meeting that same day to adopt new Development Charge by-laws.

 

  • Moved by:Councillor Broome
    Seconded by:Councillor Simon
    1. That the additions and corrections to the agenda be approved; and,
    2. That the Committee of the Whole suspend the Procedure By-law to permit more than five deputations.

    Carried by Two Thirds Majority
  • Councillor Morrison declared a conflict related to Item 5.9 Site-Specific Employment Land Conversion Requests, specifically related to the 20 properties within the Mulock Station Area Secondary Plan. He advised that he operates as an independent practitioner within a Health Care Clinic that has a location located within the area.
  • Councillor Woodhouse declared a conflict in relation to sub-item 11.2 - Appointments to the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee. He advised that one of the recommended applicants was a client and that he would take no part in the discussion of the matter.

Mayor Taylor recognized the lives and careers of former Member of Newmarket Town Council Henry Vanden Bergh and former Member of Provincial Parliament Julia Munro who represented York-Simcoe. Council observed a moment of silence in memory of Henry Vanden Bergh and Julia Munro.

Mayor Taylor advised that June 21st is National Indigenous Peoples Day, and as such, he acknowledged the land that Newmarket is on and thanked the first people of the Williams Treaties First Nations and other indigenous peoples for sharing the land with us. He also acknowledged the Chippewas of Georgina Island as the closest Indigenous community.

Note: This item was dealt with under sub-item 5.2. Please see sub-item 5.2 for motion.

Ted Horton, Planner provided a presentation which outlined the Town's existing policies and by-laws related to trees, the value of trees to Town's residents and the consultation and public input conducted so far. He the provided an outline of the next steps related to the development and implementation of a tree protection by-law.

Note: This item was dealt with under sub-item 3.4. Please see sub-item 3.4 for motion.

Paul Ferguson, President of Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd. provided a presentation which outlined the 2018 financial year and the strategic framework until 2022. 

Gianni Creta, President of Envi Network provided a presentation which outlined the 2018 financial year, which was the first year of operation for Envi.

  • Moved by:Councillor Kwapis
    Seconded by:Councillor Bisanz
    1. That the presentations by Paul Ferguson regarding the Newmarket Hydro Holdings 2018 Annual General Meeting and Gianni Creta regarding the ENVI 2018 Annual General Meeting be received.

    Carried

Danielle Koren, Executive Director of Routes Connecting Communities Inc. provided a deputation which outlined the work of the non-profit organization in providing transportation services throughout the region.

  • Moved by:Councillor Kwapis
    Seconded by:Councillor Woodhouse
    1. That the deputation by Danielle Koren regarding Routes Connecting Communities be received.

    Carried

John Day provided a deputation which outlined the ongoing issues with water drainage on his property.

  • Moved by:Councillor Kwapis
    Seconded by:Councillor Bisanz
    1. That the deputation by John Day regarding Property Water Damage be received.

    Carried

Ahmad El-Farram provided a deputation regarding the concerns of traffic signage on Wayne Drive in front of Glen Cedar Public School and provided an update related to his previous deputation in January 2019.

  • Moved by:Councillor Twinney
    Seconded by:Councillor Simon
    1. That the deputation regarding Traffic Signage on Wayne Drive be received and referred to staff.

    Carried

Chris Howie provided a deputation in support of the Protection of Trees on Private Property staff report. He advised of similar by-laws already in place in other communities and provided items he believed should be included in the proposed by-law.

  • Moved by:Councillor Kwapis
    Seconded by:Councillor Morrison
    1. That the deputation by Chris Howie regarding the Protection of Trees on Private Property be received.

    Carried

Catherine Wellesley provided a deputation in support of the Protection of Trees on Private Property staff report. She provided information on the value of trees both to the Town as a whole and to the individual property owners.

  • Moved by:Councillor Kwapis
    Seconded by:Councillor Woodhouse
    1. That the deputation by Catherine Wellesley regarding the Protection of Trees on Private Property be received.

    Carried

Edie Andrews provided a deputation regarding the property north of the Mulock Farm and south of the hydro corridor and advised that trees from the property were to be removed. She presented Council with a petition against the removal of the trees.

  • Moved by:Councillor Broome
    Seconded by:Councillor Morrison
    1. That the deputation by Edie Andrews regarding the Protection of Trees on Private Property be received.

    Carried

John McGovern, Vice President, Development, Rice Commercial Group Limited provided a deputation concerning the Site-Specific Employment Land Conversion Requests staff report. He requested Council support the Site-Specific Employment Area Conversion Request submitted to York Region regarding 1240 Twinney Drive & 1250 Davis Drive.

  • Moved by:Councillor Twinney
    Seconded by:Councillor Broome
    1. That the deputation by John McGovern regarding Site-Specific Employment Land Conversion Requests be received.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Twinney
    Seconded by:Councillor Morrison
    1. That sub-items 5.3, 5.4, 5.6, 5.10, 5.11, 5.12, 5.13, 5.15, 5.16, 5.17, 5.18 and 5.19 be adopted on consent. See following sub-items 5.1, 5.2, 5.5, 5.7, 5.9 and 5.14 for motions.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Kwapis
    Seconded by:Councillor Twinney

    That the Newmarket Hydro Holdings Inc. Report of the President dated June 4, 2019 regarding the financial statements of Newmarket Hydro Holdings Inc. (the “Corporation”), the written resolutions of Newmarket – Tay Power Distribution Ltd. (“NT Power”), the written resolutions of Envi Networks Ltd. (“Envi”) 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 Envi; 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:
      1. That the Corporation’s financial statements for the financial year ended December 31, 2018 together with the report of the Corporation’s auditors, Baker Tilly KDN LLP (“Baker Tilly”), Chartered Accountants, formerly Collins Barrow, thereon dated May 14, 2019 be approved and adopted; and,
      2. That Baker Tilly, 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; and,
      3. That Jag Sharma be appointed as the sole director of the Corporation to hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until his or her successor is elected or appointed; and,
      4. That Jag Sharma, so long as he or she is the sole director of the Corporation, shall represent the Corporation at meetings of the shareholders of NT Power and Envi; and,
      5. 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, 2018, 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; and,
    2. That the Mayor, as the Sole Shareholder’s legal representative, direct Jag Sharma, the sole director and legal representative of the Corporation, to sign the following NT Power shareholder resolutions in lieu of an annual meeting:
      1. That the financial statements of NT Power for the financial year ended December 31, 2018 together with the report of NT Power’s auditors, Baker Tilly, thereon dated April 30, 2019 be approved and adopted; and,
      2. That Baker Tilly, 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; and,
      3. That J. Taylor, T. Walker, B. Gabel, R. Betts, D. Charleson, 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; and,
      4. 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, 2018, 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; and,
    3. That the Mayor, as the Sole Shareholder’s legal representative, direct Jag Sharma, the sole director and legal representative of the Corporation, to sign the following Envi shareholder resolutions in lieu of an annual meeting; and,
      1. That the financial statements of Envi for the financial year ended December 31, 2018 together with the report of Envi’s auditors, Baker Tilly, thereon dated April 18, 2019 be approved and adopted; and,
      2. That Baker Tilly, Chartered Accountants, be appointed auditors of Envi 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; and,
      3. That I. Collins, J, Schatz, T. Van Bynen and B. Kwapis are elected directors of Envi to hold office until the next annual meeting of shareholders or until their successors are elected or appointed; and,
      4. That all acts, contracts, bylaws, proceedings, appointments elections and payments, enacted, made, done and taken by the directors and officers of Envi to December 31, 2018, 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 Envi, are approved, sanctioned and confirmed.

    Carried
  • An alternate motion was presented and is noted below in bold.

    Moved by:Councillor Kwapis
    Seconded by:Councillor Woodhouse
    1. That the report entitled Protection of Trees on Private Property dated June 17, 2019 be received; and,
    2. That the presentation regarding Protection of Trees on Private Property be received; and,
    3. That staff be directed to take the proposed approach for internal and public consultation; and,
    4. That following the internal and public consultation, issues identified in this report, together with comments from the public, and Committee, be addressed by staff in a comprehensive report to the Committee of the Whole with a draft by-law; and,
    5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

    Carried
    1. That the report entitled Asset Management Policy dated June 17, 2019 be received; and,
    2. That the Asset Management Policy (Appendix A) be approved; and,
    3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

    1. That the report entitled Application for Draft Plan of Condominium (19CDMN-2019-001) dated June 17, 2019 be received; and,
    2. That approval be given to draft plan of condominium 19CDMN-2019 001 subject to the Schedule of Conditions attached and forming part of this report; and,
    3. That Michael Vani, Weston Consulting, 201 Millway Ave. Suite 19, Vaughan, ON L4K be notified of this action.

  • An alternate motion was presented and is noted below in bold.

    Moved by:Councillor Bisanz
    Seconded by:Councillor Kwapis
    1. That the report entitled Implications of Bill 108 – More Homes More Choices Act dated June 17, 2019 be received; and,
    2. That the report entitled Implications of Bill 108 – More Homes More Choices Act dated June 17, 2019 be submitted to the province as feedback; and,
    3. That a copy of the report be sent to the Honourable Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and MPP Newmarket-Aurora, and to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) for their consideration; and,
    4. That Council call on the province to engage in significant and meaningful consultation with municipalities prior to the development of the regulations; and,
    5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

    Carried
  •  The Joint Council Committee recommends:

    1. That Fire Services Report 2019-04 Fire Learning Management System Software dated 2019-04-18 be received; and,
    2. That Council approve Central York Fire Service (CYFS) enter into a long-term, non-competitive agreement with the current web based Fire Learning Management System (FLMS) service provider, being Stillwater Consulting Limited, at a cost of approximately $153,000.00 over a ten (10) year time frame and renewable annually thereafter for support, maintenance and licence fees based on available approved budgets.

  • Moved by:Councillor Simon
    Seconded by:Councillor Bisanz
    1. That the report entitled Youth Engagement, Diversity and Inclusivity, and Consultation on the Environment dated June 17, 2019 be received; and,
    2. That staff be directed to continue the initiatives related to Youth Engagement and Diversity and Inclusivity that are outlined in this report; and,
    3. That staff be directed to plan a Climate Change Open House for Fall 2019 and a Spring 2020 e-Waste Collection event as part of a one-year pilot environmental consultation program and report back in 2020 with a review of this program; and,
    4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

    Carried

Note: This item was withdrawn and deferred to the August 26, 2019 Committee of the Whole meeting.

Mayor Taylor advised that recommendation 2b would be dealt with separately due to a conflict declared by Councillor Morrison.

  • An alternate motion was presented and is noted below in bold.

    Moved by:Councillor Twinney
    Seconded by:Councillor Simon
    1. That the report entitled Site-Specific Employment Area Conversion Requests dated June 17, 2019 be received; and,
    2. That Council support the Site-Specific Employment Area Conversion Requests submitted to York Region regarding the following properties:
      1. 520, 521, 550 & 630 Newpark Boulevard (Weston Consulting)
    3. That Council also support the Site-Specific Employment Area Conversion Request submitted to York Region regarding 1240 Twinney Drive & 1250 Davis Drive (Rice Group) subject to:
      1. the inclusion of a purpose-built rental development in the area identified as ‘Block A’ on Map 15 of Zoning By-law 2010-40; and,
      2. the owner executing an agreement with the Town including a commitment that any rental building remain rental for a minimum of 20 years; and,
      3. a percentage of the units being made available to Housing York; and,
    4. That the report entitled Site-Specific Employment Area Conversion Requests dated June 17, 2019 be submitted to York Region as input to the Municipal Comprehensive Review; and,
    5. That Attachment 2 to the report entitled Site-Specific Employment Area Conversion Requests dated June 17, 2019, be submitted to the province; and,
    6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Twinney
    Seconded by:Councillor Simon

    2. That Council support the Site-Specific Employment Area Conversion Requests submitted to York Region regarding the following properties:

    b. 20 properties within the Mulock Station Area Secondary Plan (Town of Newmarket).


    Carried

    Councillor Morrison took no part in the discussion or vote on the foregoing matter due to a declared conflict.


    1. That the report entitled “Audit and Accountability Fund – Submission of Expression of Interest to the Province” dated June 17, 2019 be received; and,
    2. That Council directs staff to submit an Expression of Interest to the Province for funding through the Audit and Accountability Fund by June 30, 2019; and,
    3. That Council supports the Provincial investment in municipalities to undertake expenditure reviews with the goal of finding service delivery efficiencies; and,
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

    1. That the Central York Fire Services Joint Council Committee Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2019 be received.

    1. That the Elman W. Campbell Museum Board of Management Meeting Minutes of April 18, 2019 be received.

    1. That the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of May 7, 2019 be received.

  • Moved by:Councillor Bisanz
    Seconded by:Councillor Kwapis

    The Strategic Leadership Team/Operational Leadership Team recommend that the following be referred to staff for review and implementation:

    1. That the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee recommend that the Council of the Town of Newmarket direct staff to investigate a new plaque, including associated costs to denote the location of the historic Trading Tree and provide the Town history associated with the Tree.

    Carried
    1. That the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Meeting Minutes of April 17, 2019 be received.

    1. That the Newmarket Downtown Development Committee Meeting Minutes of March 29, 2019 be received.

    1. That the Newmarket Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2018 be received.

    1. That the Newmarket Public Library Board Meeting Minutes of April 17, 2019 be received.

    1. That the list of outstanding matters be received.

None.

Mayor Taylor provided notice for a motion regarding a plaque at the Newmarket Town Offices related to Indigenous Land Recognition.

  • Moved by:Councillor Simon
    Seconded by:Councillor Kwapis
    1. That Council direct staff to bring back a report which outlines the roles and responsibilities of the Province, the Region and the Town in relation to recycling and diversion and provides the following:
      1. information on what work is currently being done to address the reduction and eventual elimination of single use plastics; and,
      2. clear options for Council to consider to ensure the town is taking steps within its jurisdiction to reduce and eventually eliminate single use plastics.

    Carried

Councillor Simon advised that she had received three petitions from Ward 1 residents related to traffic issues.

  • Moved by:Councillor Simon
    Seconded by:Councillor Twinney
    1. That the petitions regarding traffic issues in Ward 1 be received and referred to staff.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Broome
    Seconded by:Councillor Morrison
    1. That the Committee of the Whole resolve into Closed Session to discuss the following matters:
      1. Land Exchange of Town Land and a Property in Ward 5 - A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board as per Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001
      2. Appointments to Audit Committee and Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees as per Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001

    Carried

    The Committee of the Whole resolved into Closed Session at 2:31 PM.

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

    The Committee of the Whole resumed into Open Session at 2:54 PM.

    Councillor Woodhouse took no part in the discussion or vote on the matter related to the appointments to the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee due to a declared conflict. He left Council Chambers during discussion of the item.


11.1
Land Exchange of Town Land and a Property in Ward 5
 

A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board as per Section 239(2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001

11.2
Appointments to Audit Committee and Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee
 

Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees as per Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001

The Deputy Clerk welcomed the public to the Committee of the Whole meeting. She advised that the Planning Act requires the Town to hold at least one public meeting on any proposed Official Plan Amendment or Zoning By-law Amendment.

The Deputy Clerk advised that the purpose of the public meeting is to hear from anyone who has an interest in the Official Plan and Zoning Amendment for the Stickwood Walker Farm located on 900 Mulock Drive.

The purpose and effect of this amendment is to allow a day nursery and accessory community uses in addition to the exiting permitted uses on the lands.

She further advised that the Committee of the Whole would not make a decision regarding the proposed applications at the public meeting, but will refer all written and verbal comments to Planning Staff to consider and return with a report to a future Committee of the Whole or Council meeting.

The Deputy Clerk advised that if anyone present wished to be notified of any subsequent meetings regarding these matters, they may complete the further request form.

The Deputy Clerk noted that in accordance with the Planning Act, the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal may dismiss an appeal to the Tribunal, without holding a hearing, if the appellant failed to make either oral submissions at the public meeting or provide written submissions to Council prior to adoption of the applications.

The Deputy Clerk thanked residents for their participation and interest in the meeting.

The Acting Director of Planning provided a presentation which included a history of the site and the existing farmhouse, an outline of the request for proposal process and the successful proponent's proposal. The presentation included an overview of Denison Child Care's proposal such as intended uses for the property and drawings of the proposed new buildings.

Nancy Mosey and Telly Papageorge of Denison Child Care provided additional information on the planned programming and the coordination with other non-profit organizations in the area.

  • Moved by:Councillor Simon
    Seconded by:Councillor Twinney

    1. That staff be directed to hold a Public Information Centre on the Stickwood Walker Farm building design and arrange a meeting between the Ward 1 Councillor and local concerned residents.


    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Twinney
    Seconded by:Councillor Morrison

    2. That the presentation and deputations regarding the Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment for 900 Mulock Drive / 605 Ferndale Ave - Stickwood Walker Farm be received.


    Carried

12.1.1

  • Jim Knight provided a deputation which raised his concerns regarding the recreational uses for the property, the proposed community uses at the site, and the site plans for the property.
  • James Greenholgh provided a deputation which shared his concerns related to traffic and parking, including potential safety issues. He also raised concern with potential use of the neighbouring playground by the daycare.
  • Naqi Ahsan provided a deputation which advised of Council of his concerns with the process of the application including the notices which had been sent to residents. 
  • Tanya Mirza provided a deputation which outlined her concerns with parking and traffic issues that could be caused by the presence of the daycare.
  • Stephen Hunt of 4 Architecture provided a deputation and advised that his firm has designed the new buildings proposed for the site. He advised that his firm is responsive to residents' concerns and is connected with the community.
  • Gavin Lawrence provided a deputation which outlined his concerns with the proposal including the potential accessory uses which are broadly defined.
  • John Van Dyke provided a deputation which raised his concerns with the trees on the property, the construction process and the potential parking issues with the property.
  • Moved by:Councillor Kwapis
    Seconded by:Councillor Woodhouse
    1. That the meeting be adjourned at 8:28 PM.

    Carried
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