Town of Newmarket
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395 Mulock Drive
Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7

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 Sunday, June 20, 2021. 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*.

How to get involved with planning applications (item 4.1)

Newmarket Council will not be making any final decisions at this meeting in relation to item 4.1, 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 clerks@newmarket.ca and include your contact information (name and phone number).

Note: Oz Kemal, MHBC Planning, Urban Design & Landscape Architecture will be in attendance to provide a presentation on this matter.

Note: Hamid Electriciteh will be in attendance to provide a deputation on this matter. This item is related to item 9.4.18.

Note: Amanda Stassen will be in attendance to provide a deputation on this matter. 

Note: Tanya Mok, Friends of Chinatown will be in attendance to provide a deputation on this matter. 

Note: Dongmei Li will be in attendance to provide a deputation on this matter. 

Note: Jenny Liang will be in attendance to provide a deputation on this matter. 

Note: Anna Lippman will be in attendance to provide a deputation on this matter. 

Note: Sandra Ka Hon Chu, HIV Legal Network will be in attendance to provide a deputation on this matter. 

Note: Casandra Diamond, BridgeNorth Women's Mentorship & Advocacy Service will be in attendance to provide a deputation on this matter. 

Note: Ivy Chan will be in attendance to provide a deputation on this matter. 

Note: Elene Lam, Executive Director, Butterfly will be in attendance to provide a deputation on this matter. 

    1. That the Council - Electronic Meeting Minutes of May 31, 2021 be approved.

Note: This meeting dealt with the Mulock Park Budget.

    1. That the Special Council - Electronic Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2021 be approved.
    1. That the Audit Committee recommends to Council that the Consolidated Financial Statements of The Corporation of Town of Newmarket for the year ended December 31, 2020 be approved, as amended; and,
    2. That the Audit Committee recommends to Council that the Financial Statements of Town of Newmarket Main Street District BIA for the year ended December 31, 2020 be approved.
    1. That the report entitled 2020 Financial Statements and Auditor’s Report dated June 21, 2021 be received; and,
    2. That the draft 2020 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, 2020 financial statements audits from Deloitte LLP be received; and,
    3. That Council approve the 2020 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.

Note: This meeting dealt with Advisory Board, Committee and Task Force Updates.

    1. That the Council Workshop - Electronic Meeting Minutes of June 7, 2021 be received.
    1. That the Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting Minutes of June 14, 2021 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted.
    1. That the presentation provided by Kim Clark and Erin Cerenzia regarding the Engaged Inclusive Communities Summary Report be received. 
    1. That the Engaged, Inclusive Communities Phase 1: Report be received for information. 
    1. That the report entitled York Region Municipal Comprehensive Review – 2051 Forecast dated June 14, 2021 be received; and,
    2. That Council endorse the comments outlined in this report; and,
    3. That Staff be directed to forward this report to the Regional Municipality of York for its consideration as part of the Municipal Comprehensive Review; and,
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled Condominium Process Amendments dated June 14, 2021 be received; and,
    2. That Council pass a by-law approving the condominium exemption for Connecticut Lane on the lands legally described as Block 53 on 65M-4683, on the basis that the overall development has been approved through the subdivision approval process for the development of the lands as a residential development and that all of the subdivision and development conditions have been addressed through that process, including the registration of a Subdivision Agreement; and,
    3. That Shining Hill Estate Collections Inc. c/o Paul Bailey, 1500 Highway 7 West, Concord ON L4K 5Y4 be notified of this action; and,
    4. That Malone Given Parsons Ltd., c/o Lincoln Lo, 140 Renfrew Drive, Suite 201, Markham ON L3R 6B3 be notified of this action; and
    5. That Council and staff adopt a new process for applications requesting exemption from the condominium process as permitted by Section 9(3) of the Condominium Act as outlined in this report; and,
    6. That Council institute a fee of $4,104.10 +HST for processing an exemption request; and,
    7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled 200 Deerfield (Phase 3) Incentives for Affordable Housing and Rental Housing, dated June 14, 2021 be received; and,
    2. That Council approve the recommendations for development charge and fee deferral as outlined in this report; and,
    3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled 2021 Reserves and Reserve Funds Budget dated June 14, 2020 be received; and,
    2. That 2021 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 2021 Budget Reconciliation dated June 14, 2021 be received; and,
    2. That the adjustments to the Council approved 2021 budget 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 Alex Doner Drive Traffic Review – Sykes Road to Kirby Crescent dated June 14, 2021 be received; and,
    2. That Category 1 measures be approved for this section of Alex Doner Drive; and,
    3. That this report be sent to York Regional Police to provide enforcement as they deem necessary; and,
    4. That the traffic control review, such as all-way stops, be undertaken when traffic volumes have returned to a more normal level after the pandemic; and,
    5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled Stonehaven Avenue Traffic Review dated June 14, 2021 be received; and,
    2. That Category 1 measures be approved; and,
    3. That a painted median through the curved section of Stonehaven Avenue, west of Best Circle, approaching the commercial area at Bayview, be implemented; and,
    4. That this report be forwarded to York Region Police to provide traffic enforcement, as they deem necessary; and,
    5. That the traffic control review, for all-way stops or other stop control, be undertaken when traffic volumes have returned to a more normal level after the pandemic; and,
    6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled Commemorative Pride Bench dated June 14, 2021 be received; and,
    2. That the installation of a Pride Rainbow Bench, as attached in the report be approved; and,
    3. That Staff work with York Region Pride to finalize installation logistics at the Main Street location; and,
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled Stormwater Management Ponds dated June 14, 2021 be received; and,
    2. That Council directs Staff to continue to not permit individuals to use Stormwater Management Ponds for recreational purposes in the Town of Newmarket; and,
    3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2021 be received. 
    1. That the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of April 6, 2021 be received.
    1. That the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Meeting Minutes of April 7, 2021 be received. 
    1. That the Newmarket Public Library Board Meeting Minutes of April 21, 2021 be received.
    1. That Council direct staff to investigate the addition of stop signs at the intersection of Frederick Curran Lane and Art West Way, making it an all-way stop intersection, and to report back to Council at the earliest opportunity.
    1. That Council direct staff to mail a copy of the William Roe Boulevard and Dixon Boulevard Traffic Update information report to residents who had previously requested notice on this matter.
    1. That Council direct staff to undertake a policy review and policy recommendations related to street facing balconies and other residential private outdoor amenity areas in the Main Street Heritage Conservation District; and,
    2. That Council direct staff to defer making a decision on any current heritage applications involving balconies or residential private outdoor amenity areas for pubic occupation/use within this district until the completion of this study.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Joanna Ewart-James, Executive Director of Freedom United regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Meenakshi Mannoe, Pivot Legal Society regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Noa Mendelsohn Aviv, Canadian Civil Liberties Association regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by William Stassen regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Gladys Mok regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Irene Collard regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Lisa Klassen regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Renee Dumaresque, Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) Toronto regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Wendy Lee regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Carolina Jimenez regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Colin and Sarah Macdonald regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Michael McGahon regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Daniel McIntyre regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Natasha Tso regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Amie Sawulski regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Mikhaela Gray regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Aaron Beerman regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Genevieve Fuji Johnson regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Louise Marling regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Wendy Hayhoe regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Lisa Bickle regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Helen Hufnagel regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Debbie Pond regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Winnie Ng regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Pam Cope regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Kojo Damptey regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Ruth Dow regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by the Chinese Canadian Collective regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Asian Queer Alliance regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Asian Law Students of Osgoode 2021-2022 regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by McMaster Stands with Hong Kong regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Ontario Hong Kong Youth Action regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Marnie Hill, Council of Women Against Sex Trafficking in York Region regarding the Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments be received.

Note: This meeting dealt with Personal Wellness Establishments Regulations.

    1. That the Special Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting Minutes of June 16, 2021 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted.

Note: This item was dealt with under sub-item 9.6.18. Please see sub-item 9.6.18 for motion.

Note: This item was dealt with under sub-item 9.6.17. Please see sub-item 9.6.17 for motion.

Note: This item was dealt with under sub-item 9.6.17. Please see sub-item 9.6.17 for motion.

Note: This item was dealt with under sub-item 9.6.17. Please see sub-item 9.6.17 for motion.

Note: This item was dealt with under sub-item 9.6.17. Please see sub-item 9.6.17 for motion.

Note: This item was dealt with under sub-item 9.6.17. Please see sub-item 9.6.17 for motion.

Note: This item was dealt with under sub-item 9.6.17. Please see sub-item 9.6.17 for motion.

Note: This item was dealt with under sub-item 9.6.17. Please see sub-item 9.6.17 for motion.

Note: This item was dealt with under sub-item 9.6.17. Please see sub-item 9.6.17 for motion.

Note: This item was dealt with under sub-item 9.6.17. Please see sub-item 9.6.17 for motion.

Note: This item was dealt with under sub-item 9.6.17. Please see sub-item 9.6.17 for motion.

Note: This item was dealt with under sub-item 9.6.17. Please see sub-item 9.6.17 for motion.

Note: This item was dealt with under sub-item 9.6.17. Please see sub-item 9.6.17 for motion.

Note: This item was dealt with under sub-item 9.6.17. Please see sub-item 9.6.17 for motion.

Note: This item was dealt with under sub-item 9.6.17. Please see sub-item 9.6.17 for motion.

Note: This item was dealt with under sub-item 9.6.17. Please see sub-item 9.6.17 for motion.

    1. That sub-items 9.6.2, 9.6.3, 9.6.4, 9.6.5, 9.6.6, 9.6.7, 9.6.8, 9.6.9, 9.6.10, 9.6.11, 9.6.12, 9.6.13, 9.6.14, 9.6.15, 9.6.16, and 9.6.17 being remote deputations provided by Katie Gilligan, Robert Vallee, Marnie Hill, Tsz Chan, Elene Lam, Lisa Zhang, Jessie Tang, Ann De Shalit, Elena Shih, Alice Cavanagh, Dr. Vivian Tam, Poe Liberado, Ivy Chan, Molly Bannerman, Stephanie Watts, and Jenny Liang be received. 
    1. That the presentation provided by Flynn Scott, Manager of Regulatory Services regarding Personal Wellness Establishments be received; and,
    2. That the report entitled Licensing Regime for Personal Wellness Establishments dated June 16, 2021 be received; and,
    3. That staff be directed to proceed to a statutory public meeting in order to amend the Town’s Zoning By-laws to consider Personal Wellness Establishments; and,
    4. That Business By-law 2020-31 be amended to adopt the proposed Personal Wellness Establishment regulations, as amended to include language regarding residential use and restricting overnight accommodations in commercial storefronts; and,
    5. That the proposed Personal Wellness Establishment regulations within the Business By-law 2020-31 take effect at the same time that a future proposed amendment to the Zoning By-laws for Personal Wellness Establishments is deemed effective; and,
    6. That Schedule 7: Body-Rub Parlours of By-law 2002-151 be repealed; and,
    7. That the AMPS By-law 2019-62, Schedule A be amended as proposed in Attachment #2, as amended, and,
    8. That the Fees and Charges By-law 2020-09, Schedule F be amended as proposed in Attachment #3; and,
    9. That staff be directed and authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

2021-29 A By-law to amend By-law Number 2019-06 being a zoning by-law for the Urban Centres Secondary Plan area (Technical Amendment).
2021-31 A By-law to appoint Deputy Clerks for the Town of Newmarket. (Jaclyn Grossi, Flynn Scott, and Andrew Walkom).
2021-32 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.
2021-33 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).
2021-34 A By-law to amend By-law 2020-31 being a By-law to regulate and licence businesses in the Town of Newmarket.

    1. That By-laws 2021-29, 2021-31, 2021-32, 2021-33, and 2021-34 be enacted.

14.1
Special Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of June 16, 2021
 

14.1.1
Proposed Acquisition and Disposition of Land – Property in Ward 6
 

A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization, as per Section 239 (2)(i) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

14.1.2
Proposed Acquisition and Disposition of Land – Property in Ward 6
 

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.

14.2
Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, as per Section 239 (2)(b) of the Municipal Act, 2001
 

2021-35 A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the June 21, 2021 Council meeting.

    1. That By-law 2021-35 be enacted.
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