Town of Newmarket

Minutes

Committee of the Whole

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, November 04, 2019
Time:	12:30 P.m. - 3:30 P.m.
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
• L. Lyons, Director of Legislative Services/Town Clerk
• J. Unger, Acting Director of Planning & Building Services
• F. Scott, Manager of Regulatory Services
• J. Grossi, Legislative Coordinator

​For consideration by Council on November 11, 2019.
The meeting was called to order at 12:30 PM.
Mayor Taylor in the Chair.
Deputy Mayor and Regional Councillor Vegh in the Chair for the discussion of Item 9.1: Motion - Indigenous Land Recognition Plaque.

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1.

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

The Clerk advised of the following additions to the revised agenda:

• Item 4.1: Deputation by David Kempton regarding Prioritizing Cycling Infrastructure on Mulock Drive 
• Item 5.4: Request for Demolition Permit - 1075 Gorham Street Staff Report was distributed with the addendum
• Item 5.14: Petition regarding Traffic Calming Measures/Speed Mitigation at William Roe Boulevard and Dixon Boulevard was distributed with the addendum

• Moved by: Councillor Kwapis
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
  1. That the additions to the agenda be approved.
  
  Carried

2.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

• Councillor Kwapis declared a conflict related to Item 5.1 Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for 178 Parkview Crescent. He advised that he resides on the Parkview Crescent.
• Councillor Morrison declared a conflict related to Item 5.1 Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for 178 Parkview Crescent. He advised that his parents reside on Parkview Crescent. 

3.

Presentations & Recognitions

None.

4.

Deputations

4.1

Prioritizing Cycling Infrastructure on Mulock Drive

David Kempton provided a deputation regarding the multi use paths (MUPs) outlined in the Prioritizing Cycling Infrastructure on Mulock Drive report and the need for east/west cycling pathways in Newmarket.

• Moved by: Councillor Morrison
  Seconded by: Councillor Kwapis
  1. That the deputation provided by David Kempton regarding Prioritizing Cycling Infrastructure on Mulock Drive be received. 
  
  Carried

5.

Consent Items

• Moved by: Councillor Broome
  Seconded by: Councillor Woodhouse
  1. That sub-items 5.4, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10, 5.11, 5.12, and 5.13 be adopted on consent. See following sub-items 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7 and 5.14 for motions
  
  Carried

5.1

Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for 178 Parkview Crescent 

• Moved by: Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
  Seconded by: Councillor Woodhouse
  1. That the report entitled Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for 178 Parkview Crescent dated November 4th, 2019 be received; and,
  2. That Council approve the requested site-specific exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for 178 Parkview Crescent and adopt the attached exemption by-law.
  
  Carried

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

  
  

5.2

Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for 844 Magnolia Avenue

• Moved by: Councillor Twinney
  Seconded by: Councillor Simon
  1. That the report entitled Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for 844 Magnolia Avenue dated November 4th, 2019 be received; and,
  2. That Council approve the requested site-specific exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for 844 Magnolia Avenue and adopt the attached exemption by-law.
  
  Carried

5.3

Application for Zoning By-Law Amendment 247 and 251 Kathryn Crescent 

• Moved by: Councillor Kwapis
  Seconded by: Councillor Woodhouse
  1. That the report entitled Application for Zoning By-Law Amendment 247 and 251 Kathryn Crescent dated May 21, 2019 be received; and,
  2. That application for Zoning By-Law amendment, as submitted by Kariminejad Nobari, for lands on the north side of Kathryn Crescent, be denied; and,
  3. That Reza Hayati, Sunrise Constrade Corp., 7368 Yonge Street, Unit 210, Thornhill, L4J 8H9 be notified of this action.
  
  Carried

5.4

Request for Demolition Permit - 1075 Gorham Street

• 1. That the report entitled Request for Demolition Permit - 1075 Gorham Street dated November 4, 2019 be received; and,
  2. That the subject property known as 1075 Gorham Street be Designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized to publish and serve Council’s Notice of Intention to Designate as per the requirements of the Ontario Heritage Act; and,
  4. That if there are no objections to the designation in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, Staff be authorized to place a designation by-law before Council for adoption; and,
  5. That if there are any objections in accordance with the provisions of the Ontario Heritage Act, the Clerk be directed to refer the proposed designation to the Ontario Conservation Review Board; and,
  6. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  
  

5.5

Prioritizing Cycling Infrastructure on Mulock Drive

• Moved by: Councillor Simon
  Seconded by: Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
  1. That the report entitled Prioritizing Cycling Infrastructure on Mulock Drive dated November 4, 2019 be received; and,
  2. That the 5-year Active Transportation Implementation Plan now includes the Mulock MUP as a priority; and,
  3. That Staff proceed with a Feasibility Study and Design for the Mulock Drive multi-use path (MUP); and,
  4. That funding sources be sought from York Region, or from provincial and federal grant programs for the study, design and construction of the Mulock MUP; and,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  
  Carried

5.6

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Project – Notification of Ontario Power Generation (OPG) Grant Partnership

• Moved by: Councillor Kwapis
  Seconded by: Councillor Woodhouse
  1. That the report entitled Electric Vehicle Charging Station Project – Notification of OPG Grant Partnership Submission dated November 4, 2019 be received; and,
  2. That Council supports Newmarket’s inclusion in Ontario Power Generation’s (OPG) grant application to Natural Resources Canada’s Zero-Emissions Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP) to apply for funding to purchase and install electric vehicle charging stations in public parking locations owned by the Town; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  
  Carried

5.7

Parking Enforcement Initiative – Pay It Forward Program 

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

  Moved by: Councillor Bisanz
  Seconded by: Councillor Simon
  1. That the report entitled Parking Enforcement Initiative – Pay It Forward Program dated November 4, 2019 be received; and,
  2. That Council approve Staff initiating a Pay It Forward Pilot Program to be applied to the Town of Newmarket CARE Fund (Creating Accessible Recreation for Everyone) in lieu of monetary fines for parking enforcement at various times throughout the year; and,
  3. That Staff report back to Council within 18 months; and,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
  
  Carried

5.8

Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 3, 2019

• 1. That the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of September 3, 2019 be received. 
  
  

5.9

Appointment Committee Meeting Minutes of September 3, 2019

• 1. That the Appointment Committee Meeting Minutes of September 3, 2019 be received. 
  
  

5.10

Appointment Committee Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of September 3, 2019

• 1. That the Appointment Committee Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of September 3, 2019 be received.
  
  

5.11

Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2019

• 1. That the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2019 be received. 
  
  

5.12

Newmarket Public Library Board Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2019

• 1. That the Newmarket Public Library Board Meeting Minutes of September 18, 2019 be received.
  
  

5.13

Outstanding Matters List

• 1. That the list of outstanding matters be received.
  
  

5.14

Petition regarding Traffic Calming Measures/Speed Mitigation at William Roe Boulevard and Dixon Boulevard

• Moved by: Councillor Kwapis
  Seconded by: Councillor Bisanz
  1. That the petition regarding Traffic Calming Measures/Speed Mitigation at William Roe Boulevard and Dixon Boulevard be referred to Staff.
  
  Carried

6.

Action Items

None.

7.

Reports by Regional Representatives

None.

8.

Notices of Motions

None.

9.

Motions

9.1

Indigenous Land Recognition Plaque (Mayor Taylor)

• Moved by: Mayor Taylor
  Seconded by: Councillor Twinney
  1. That Council direct staff to work with Indigenous community members and organizations in Newmarket to create a land recognition statement to be permanently installed on the front of the Town Offices on National Indigenous Peoples Day 2020.
  
  Carried

10.

New Business

10.1

Multi-Use Pathways 

• Moved by: Councillor Simon
  Seconded by: Councillor Broome
  1. That Council direct Staff to report back in 2020 regarding the best practices and options for improving the signage and markings on the Tom Taylor Trail system.  
  
  Carried

11.

Closed Session

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

12.

Public Hearing Matter

None.

13.

Adjournment

• Moved by: Councillor Morrison
  Seconded by: Councillor Broome
  1. That the meeting be adjourned at 1:59 PM.
  
  Carried