Town of Newmarket

Minutes

Committee of the Whole

Meeting #:
Date:
Time:
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Location:
Council Chambers
Municipal Offices
395 Mulock Drive
Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7
Members Present:
  • Mayor Taylor
  • Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
  • Councillor Simon
  • Councillor Woodhouse
  • Councillor Twinney
  • Councillor Morrison
  • Councillor Kwapis
  • Councillor Broome
  • Councillor Bisanz
Staff Present:
  • J. Sharma, Chief Administrative Officer
  • E. Armchuk, Commissioner of Corporate Services
  • P. Noehammer, Commissioner of Development & Infrastructure Services
  • I. McDougall, Commissioner of Community Services
  • K. Saini, Deputy Town Clerk
  • R. Prudhomme, Director of Engineering Services
  • C. Service, Director of Recreation & Culture
  • D. Schellenberg, Manager of Accounting & Finance
  • M. White, Planner
  • A. Walkom, Legislative Coordinator

For consideration by Council on April 15, 2019.
The meeting was called to order at 12:30 PM.
The Committee of the Whole recessed at 2:57 PM and reconvened at 3:11 PM.
Mayor Taylor in the Chair.

 


The Chief Administrative Officer advised of the following additions to the agenda:


Additions:

  • Item 3.1: Presentation regarding Hollingsworth Arena and Future Ice Allocation Considerations
  • Item 3.2: Presentation regarding Development Charges Information Session
  • Item 4.2: Deputation regarding the Active Transportation Implementation Plan
  • Item 4.2: Deputation regarding the Active Transportation Implementation Plan
  • Item 4.3: Deputation regarding Lorne Avenue Traffic Review
  • Item 4.4: Deputation regarding Old Main Street Tertiary Plan Final Report
  • Item 4.5: Deputation regarding Old Main Street Tertiary Plan Final Report
  • Item 4.6: Deputation regarding Old Main Street Tertiary Plan Final Report
  • Item 4.7: Deputation regarding Old Main Street Tertiary Plan Final Report
  • Item 4.8: Deputation regarding Old Main Street Tertiary Plan Final Report
  • Item 4.9: Deputation regarding Old Main Street Tertiary Plan Final Report
  • Item 5.10: Letter Regarding Regional Government Review
  • Moved by:Councillor Kwapis
    Seconded by:Councillor Bisanz
    1. That the additions to the agenda be approved. 

    Carried

The Commissioner, Community Services provided an introduction to the presentation. The Director, Recreation & Culture provided a presentation on the Hollingsworth Arena. The presentation included an overview of the current usage of the arena and the consultation with the user groups of the facility.

  • Moved by:Councillor Twinney
    Seconded by:Councillor Simon
    1. That the presentation regarding Hollingsworth Arena and Future Ice Allocation Considerations be received. 

    Carried

Nataliya Kelbas, Hemson Consulting Ltd. provided a presentation regarding the Development Charges study. The presentation included an overview of the study process, a development forecast, an overview of capital programs and the preliminary calculated rates.

  • Moved by:Councillor Broome
    Seconded by:Councillor Simon
    1. That the presentation regarding the Development Charges Information Session be received. 

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Bisanz
    Seconded by:Councillor Morrison
    1. That the Committee of the Whole permit more than five deputations.

    Carried

Gaetano Rossi provided a deputation regarding Old Bathurst Street road conditions.

  • Moved by:Councillor Broome
    Seconded by:Councillor Woodhouse
    1. That the deputation provided by Gaetano Rossi regarding Old Bathurst Street be received and referred to Staff. 

    Carried

David Kempton provided a deputation outlining current Town of Newmarket initiatives and commitments to tackling climate change, and the Active Transportation Implementation Plan.

  • Moved by:Councillor Kwapis
    Seconded by:Councillor Woodhouse
    1. That the deputation provided by David Kempton regarding the Active Transportation Implementation Plan be received. 

    Carried

Rex Taylor provided a deputation outlining concerns with the Lorne Avenue Traffic Review staff report, the average operating speed on the street and active transportation bicycle lanes.

  • Moved by:Councillor Kwapis
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
    1. That the deputation provided by Rex Taylor regarding the Lorne Avenue Traffic Review be received. 

    Carried

Robert Walters of Larkin + Land Use Planning Inc provided a deputation representing the property owners of 218, 226, 228, 231, 238 and 241 Old Main Street. He outlined the concerns with the tertiary plan policies not being included in the official plan amendment, the density of houses allowed on the street and the proposed zoning directions.

  • Moved by:Councillor Woodhouse
    Seconded by:Councillor Twinney
    1. That the deputation provided by Robert Walters regarding the Old Main Street Tertiary Plan Final report be received.

    Carried

Sonya Reiter provided a deputation outlining concerns with the proposed density for the street in the tertiary plan and the proposed plans for the private secondary roads.

  • Moved by:Councillor Broome
    Seconded by:Councillor Morrison
    1. That the deputation provided by Sonya Reiter regarding the Old Main Street Tertiary Plan Final Report be received. 

    Carried

Trudy Baker provided a deputation outlining her objections with the tertiary plan.

  • Moved by:Councillor Twinney
    Seconded by:Councillor Morrison

    1. That the deputation be permitted an additional five minutes.


    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Bisanz
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh

    2. That the deputation provided by Trudy Baker regarding the Old Main Street Tertiary Plan Final Report be received.


    Carried

Matt Evans provided a deputation regarding options for the natural heritage space designation in the future and other build forms. 

  • Moved by:Councillor Broome
    Seconded by:Councillor Morrison
    1. That the deputation provided by Matt Evans regarding the Old Main Street Tertiary Plan Final Report be received. 

    Carried

Sandra Pettifer provided a deputation on behalf of Chris Baur regarding policy 8.3.1.v of the Old Main Street Tertiary Plan and proposed wording amendments.

  • Moved by:Councillor Broome
    Seconded by:Councillor Woodhouse
    1. That the deputation provided by Sandra Pettifer regarding the Old Main Street Tertiary Plan Final Report be received. 

    Carried

Lloyd McKee provided a deputation regarding the ground water management plan for Old Main Street and the proposed density for new development.

  • Moved by:Councillor Kwapis
    Seconded by:Councillor Morrison
    1. That the deputation provided by Lloyd McKee regarding the Old Main Street Tertiary Plan Final Report be received. 

    Carried

Everett Baker provided a deputation outlining required road improvements, proposed density and land use, and the requirement for affordable homes. 

  • Moved by:Councillor Broome
    Seconded by:Councillor Simon
    1. That the presentation provided by Everett Baker regarding the Old Main Street Tertiary Plan Final Report be received. 

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Woodhouse
    Seconded by:Councillor Kwapis
    1. That sub-item 5.8 be adopted on consent. See following sub-items 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.9, and 5.10 for motions.

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

    Moved by:Councillor Twinney
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
    1. That the report entitled Hollingsworth Arena and Future Ice Allocation Considerations, dated April 8, 2019, be received; and,
    2. That the Town of Newmarket decommission the Hollingsworth Arena after the 2019-2020 season, ending in April 2020; and,
    3. That the Town of Newmarket operate with six ice pads and report back annually on the status of ice allocations, and ability to accommodate users; and,
    4. That staff conduct programmatic changes as outlined in the report in order to accommodate user groups post closure of Hollingsworth Arena; and,
    5. That construction of a new outdoor ice pad coincide with the final season of Hollingsworth Arena if at all possible; and,
    6. That within six months staff bring back a report on any plans for public amenity use at this location; and,
    7. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Kwapis
    Seconded by:Councillor Bisanz
    1. That the Correspondence regarding the Hollingsworth Arena from the Newmarket Jets Speed Skating Club be received for information.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Kwapis
    Seconded by:Councillor Woodhouse
    1. That the Speed Management Program continue to be deployed on Lorne Avenue (from Millard Avenue to Eagle Street) in 2019; and,
    2. That this report, and the petition on which it was based, be considered in the design for the proposed 2020 reconstruction of Lorne Avenue; and,
    3. That, once Council has heard and resolved the matter, the Clerk send a copy of the Council Resolution to the originators of the petition; and,
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Woodhouse
    Seconded by:Councillor Kwapis
    1. That the report entitled Fence By-law and Division Fence By-law dated April 8, 2019 be received; and,
    2. That Council repeal the Fence By-law 2000-63 as amended and Appointment of Cost of Division Fence By-law 1992- 91; and,
    3. That Council adopt the proposed Fence By-law (Attachment A) and Cost of Division Fence By-law (Attachment B); and,
    4. That the Fees and Charges By-law be amended to include the Fence fees (Attachment D); and,
    5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

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

    Moved by:Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
    Seconded by:Councillor Woodhouse
    1. That the report entitled 2018 Preliminary Fourth Quarter Report – Operating, Investment and Capital Budget Summary be received; and,
    2. That the reserve transfers totaling $404,000 be approved; and,
    3. That the surplus for the library be transferred to a reserve for library capital needs: and,

    4. That staff be directed to create a policy for the creation of the library capital needs reserve; and,

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

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

    Moved by:Councillor Morrison
    Seconded by:Councillor Kwapis
    1. That the report entitled Old Main Street Tertiary Plan Final Report dated April 8, 2019 be received; and,
    2. That Official Plan Amendment No 22 (Old Main Street Tertiary Plan), generally as attached to this report, be adopted; and,
    3. That a Holding By-law be placed on the lands subject to the Tertiary Plan as described in this report; and,
    4. That Engineering Services be authorized to include a budget request, for the 2020 budget, to hire a consultant to complete the Engineering Master Plan as proposed in the Old Main Street Tertiary Plan, which will consider drainage, water table levels, stormwater management, and road design, among other things; and,
    5. That an implementing zoning by-law amendment based generally on the Draft Zoning By-law Directions for the Old Main Street Tertiary Plan be referred to a Public Meeting at a future date; and,
    6. That following the Public Meeting, issues identified, and comments heard from the public, Committee, and those received through agency and departmental circulation of the proposed zoning by-law be addressed by staff in a comprehensive report to the Committee of the Whole, if required; and,
    7. That Staff be directed to amend the draft Official Plan Amendment so that Section 8.3.1 v. reads "An Amendment to this Plan shall not be required for adjustments to these boundaries if the adjustments are deemed advisable by Council, in consultation with the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority”; and,
    8. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

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

    Moved by:Councillor Simon
    Seconded by:Councillor Kwapis
    1. That the Information Report entitled Active Transportation Implementation Plan, dated March 15, 2019, be received for information purposes; and,
    2. That staff be directed to prepare a report on prioritizing cycling infrastructure on Mulock Drive to enhance the work of the Secondary Plan that is underway and to better connect the community to the Mulock Farm Park.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Simon
    Seconded by:Councillor Morrison
    1. That the list of outstanding matters be received.

    Carried
  • Moved by:Councillor Bisanz
    Seconded by:Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
    1. That the letter by Mayor Taylor regarding Regional Government Review be received; and,
    2. That Council endorse the letter and authorize the Mayor to send the letter on Council’s behalf.

    Carried

None.

None.

None.

Mayor Taylor advised there was no requirement for a Closed Session.

  • Moved by:Councillor Morrison
    Seconded by:Councillor Simon
    1. That the meeting be adjourned at 4:27 PM.

    Carried
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