Town of Newmarket
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Committee of the Whole - Electronic

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Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7

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

Public Input

Individuals who wish to submit input to Council in relation to an item on this agenda have the following options available.

  1. Email your correspondence to clerks@newmarket.ca by end of day on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Written correspondence received by this date will form part of the public record; or,
  2. Make a live remote deputation by joining the virtual meeting using the Town's videoconferencing software and verbally provide your comments over video or telephone. To select this option, you are strongly encouraged to pre-register by emailing your request and contact information to clerks@newmarket.ca. 

Note: Additional items are marked by an asterisk*.

Note: Stephanie McNeil will be in attendance to provide a deputation on this matter. This deputation is related to item 6.4.

    1. That the Audit Committee recommends to Council that the Consolidated Financial Statements year ended December 31, 2019 be approved.
    2. That the Audit Committee recommends to Council that the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Financial Statements year ended December 31, 2019 be approved.
    1. That the report entitled 2019 Financial Statements and Auditor’s Report dated July 20, 2020 be received; and,
    2. That the draft 2019 financial statements for The Corporation of the Town of Newmarket and the Town of Newmarket Main Street District BIA; the Financial Statement Discussion and Analysis prepared by staff; and the Report to the Audit Committee on the results of the December 31, 2019 financial statements audits from Deloitte LLP be received; and,
    3. That Council approve the 2019 financial statements for The Corporation of the Town of Newmarket and the Town of Newmarket Main Street District BIA as endorsed by the Audit Committee.
    1. That the report entitled 2020 Reserves and Reserve Funds Budget dated July 20, 2020 be received; and,
    2. That 2020 Reserves and Reserve Funds Budget as set out in the attachment 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 Helmer Avenue Parking Review dated July 20, 2020 be received; and,
    2. That no additional parking restrictions be implemented on Helmer Avenue; and,
    3. That a copy of this report be forwarded to the residential community prior to the Committee of the Whole meeting so that residents may attend the meeting or present a deputation if they so wish; and,
    4. That the Eagle Terrace Long Term Care Facility’s administration be forwarded a copy of this report and ensuing Council extract, along with a request to remind all visitors who park on Helmer Avenue to treat the community with respect and to comply with the Town’s by-laws; and,
    5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled Timothy Street Parking Review dated July 20, 2020 be received; and,
    2. That the parking amendments in Appendix A be adopted; and,
    3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled Kingsmere Avenue Traffic and Parking Review dated July 20, 2020 be received; and,
    2. That this report and Council extracts be forwarded to the York Region Catholic School Board; and,
    3. That this report and Council extracts be forwarded to the York Regional Police; and,
    4. That staff undertake the appropriate Category 1 speed management programs on Kingsmere Avenue; and,
    5. That staff coordinate with the York Region Catholic School Board for on-site and off-site improvements; and,
    6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the Correspondence by David Elms regarding Kingsmere Avenue Traffic and Parking Review be received.
    1. That the report entitled 2020 Annual Servicing Allocation Review dated July 20, 2020 be received; and,
    2. That Council reinstate servicing allocation to the following developments as outlined in this staff report:
      1. Azure Homes (172-178 Old Main Street);
      2. Redwood (17645 Yonge Street); 
      3. Marianneville Glenway Block 120 (Bethpage Crescent, lands west of the Hydro corridor);
      4. Options Development (281 Main Street North);
      5. Shining Hill Phase 1 (16250 Yonge Street); and,
      6. Maple Lane Lands and Development (680 Gorham Street); and,
    3. That Council grant serving allocation to Marianneville Glenway East Phase 3 as outlined in this staff report; and,
    4. That Council rescind 98 persons of servicing allocation from Landmark Estates Phase 5 (Yonge Street and Clearmeadow Boulevard) for the reasons outlined in this staff report; and
    5. That the Town’s remaining servicing capacity (the Town Reserve) of 2094 persons of allocation, of which, 16 persons is to be held in the Severance Reserve, be maintained for future development; and,
    6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the Correspondence from Michele Freethy of Larkin Land Use Planners regarding the 2020 Annual Servicing Allocation Review be received.
    1. That the Correspondence from Frank Orsi of 1209104 Ontario Limited regarding the 2020 Annual Servicing Allocation Review be received.
    1. That the report entitled Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for subject property 318 Andrew Street dated July 20th, 2020 be received; and,
    2. That Council deny the requested site-specific exemption to Interim Control by-law 2019-04 for 318 Andrew Street.
    1. That the report entitled Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for subject property 737 Grace Street dated July 20th, 2020 be received; and,
    2. That Council approve the requested site-specific exemption to Interim Control by-law 2019-04 for 737 Grace Street and adopt the attached exemption by-law.
    1. That the report entitled Interim Control By-law Exemption Process - Expiration, dated July 20, 2020 be received; and,
    2. That in consideration of the Established Neighbourhood Study recommendations coming to a statutory public meeting on August 31, 2020 and through a staff report to Committee of the Whole on October 5, 2020, no further Interim Control By-law exemption applications be accepted after 4:30pm on August 24, 2020; and,
    3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  • Whereas the United Nations proclaimed 2015-2024 the Decade for People of African Descent, an important step in the international community recognizing that people of African descent represent a distinct group whose human rights must be promoted and protected; and,

    Whereas the Town of Newmarket is member of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO (CCUNESCO), and part of the coalition of inclusive municipalities that undertake initiatives to advance social inclusion, establish policies to eradicate racism and discrimination, and promote human rights and diversity; and,

    Whereas systemic barriers to full participation in our community continue to affect the lived experiences of Black Ontarians; and,

    Whereas the Town of Newmarket has endorsed the Inclusion Charter for York Region, and signed a commitment to creating, “…an inclusive environment …where everyone can participate freely in society and live with respect, dignity and freedom from discrimination”; and,

    Whereas the Town of Newmarket, is committed to building a more inclusive community by “promoting equity, accessibility, and inclusion through our thoughts and actions in support of our growing community”; and,

    Whereas the Town of Newmarket is committed to taking meaningful action to address anti-Black racism through the existing partnerships and avenues available to the Town; and,

    Whereas Council’s Strategic Priorities for 2018-2022 are guided by the principles of diversity and inclusion; and,

    Whereas on June 24, 2019, Council approved a Mayor’s Roundtable on Diversity and Inclusivity to continue and foster dialogue around diversity and inclusion strategies; and,

    Whereas in 2018, Town staff formed a Diversity and Inclusion Working Group which is comprised of staff from all departments and management levels within the organization; and,

    Now therefore be it resolved that:

    1. That staff be directed and authorized to create an Anti-Black Racism Task Force in accordance with the Committee Administration Policy, and the creation and approval of the Terms of Reference for this Task Force be delegated to the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer; and,
    2. That Terms of Reference for the Anti-Black Racism Task Force include optional provisions to support work and/or combine with other municipal task forces/ committees; and,
    3. That staff be directed to recruit up to ten citizen members to sit as members of the Anti-Black Racism Task Force, in accordance with the Committee Public Appointment Policy and Terms of Reference for this Task Force, and in consultation with the Newmarket African Caribbean Canadian Association; and,
    4. That up to three Newmarket Council Members be appointed to sit as members of this Task Force.