Town of Newmarket
Agenda
Committee of the Whole

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Council Chambers
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395 Mulock Drive
Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7

Note: This item will be considered from 10:00 AM onward.

Ted Horton, Planner will be in attendance to address the Committee on this matter.

Note: This item will be considered from 12:30 PM onward.

Paul Ferguson, President, Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd. will be in attendance to address the Committee on this matter.

Note: This item will be considered from 12:30 PM onward.

Gianni Creta, President, Envi Network will be in attendance to address the Committee on this matter.

Note: Danielle Koren will be in attendance to provide a deputation on this matter.

Note: John Day will be in attendance to provide a deputation on this matter.

Note: Ahmad El-Farram will be in attendance to provide a deputation on this matter.

Note: Chris Howie will be in attendance to provide a deputation on this matter.

Note: Catherine Wellesley will be in attendance to provide a deputation on this matter.

Note: Edie Andrews will be in attendance to provide a deputation on this matter.

  • 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.
    1. That the report entitled Protection of Trees on Private Property dated June 17, 2019 be received; and,
    2. That staff be directed to take the proposed approach for internal and public consultation; and,
    3. 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,
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    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.

    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 Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  •  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.
    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.

Note: This item has been withdrawn.

    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)
      2. 20 properties within the Mulock Station Area Secondary Plan (Town of Newmarket); and,
    3. That Council not support the Site-Specific Employment Area Conversion Request submitted to York Region regarding the following property:
      1. 1240 Twinney Drive & 1250 Davis Drive (Rice Group); 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.
    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.
  • 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.
    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.
    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.

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

Note: Jason Unger, Acting Director, Planning will be in attendance to provide a presentation on this matter.

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