Town of Newmarket

Minutes

Council

Meeting #:
Date:	Monday, September 30, 2019
Time:	7:00 P.m. - 9:00 P.m.
Location:	Council Chambers Municipal Offices 395 Mulock Drive Newmarket, ON L3Y 4X7

Members Present:

• Mayor Taylor
• Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
• Councillor Woodhouse
• Councillor Twinney
• Councillor Morrison
• Councillor Kwapis
• Councillor Broome
• Councillor Bisanz

Members Absent:

• Councillor Simon

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
• A. Walkom, Legislative Coordinator

The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.
Mayor Taylor in the Chair.

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1.

Open Forum

No one in attendance came forward to address Council during Open Forum.

2.

Public Notices (if required)

None.

3.

Additions & Corrections to the Agenda

The Clerk advised of the following addition to the agenda:

• Item 9.2: Item from the draft minutes of September 26, 2019 Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee (NEDAC) Meeting

• Moved by: Councillor Broome
  Seconded by: Councillor Morrison
  1. That the addition to the agenda be approved.

  In Favour (8)

  Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz

  Carried (8 to 0)

4.

Declarations of Pecuniary Interest

None.

5.

Presentations & Recognitions

None.

6.

Deputations

None.

7.

Approval of Minutes

7.1

Council Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2019

• Moved by: Councillor Kwapis
  Seconded by: Councillor Woodhouse
  1. That the Council Meeting Minutes of September 9, 2019 be approved.

  In Favour (8)

  Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz

  Carried (8 to 0)

7.2

Council Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of September 9, 2019

• Moved by: Councillor Kwapis
  Seconded by: Councillor Twinney
  1. That the Council Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of September 9, 2019 be approved.

  In Favour (8)

  Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz

  Carried (8 to 0)

8.

Reports by Regional Representatives

(1) Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh advised of recent work by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority in retrofitting stormwater management ponds. He also advised that the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority is carrying out tree plantings, with consideration to tree species that will be affected by climate change.

(2) Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh advised that the Multi-Year Accessibility Plan would soon be presented to Council and that a draft version is available for review on the York Region website.

(3) Mayor Taylor advised that Rick Farrell, General Manager of Housing York is retiring and recruitment for his replacement is ongoing.

9.

Reports of Committees and Staff

9.1

Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2019

• Moved by: Councillor Broome
  Seconded by: Councillor Twinney
  1. That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of September 23, 2019 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted.

  In Favour (8)

  Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz

  Carried (8 to 0)

9.1.1

Presentation - EA Danby Award - Solar-Powered Smart Bench Project

• 1. That the presentation provided by Todd Coles on behalf of AMCTO regarding the EA Danby Award be received. 

9.1.2

Presentation - Established Neighborhoods Compatibility Study Background Report

• 1. That the presentation provided by Blair Scorgie of SvN regarding the Established Neighbourhoods Comparability Study Background report be received. 

9.1.3

Presentation - Urban Forestry Management Plan

Note: See sub-item 9.1.10 below.

9.1.4

Presentation - Implementation of the Administrative Monetary Penalty System

Note: See sub-item 9.1.11 below.

9.1.5

Deputation - Commencement of Urban Centres Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments

• 1. That the deputation provided by Taylor Pratt-Dafoe of The Jones Consulting Group Ltd. regarding the Commencement of Urban Centres Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments be received. 

9.1.6

Deputation - Sign Variance for 1065 Davis Drive & 534 Davis Drive

• 1. That the deputation provided by Brandon Lincz regarding the Sign Variance for 1065 Davis Drive & 534 Davis Drive be received.

9.1.7

Deputation - Sign Variance for 1065 Davis Drive & 534 Davis Drive

• 1. That the deputation provided by Cheng Qian regarding the Sign Variance for 1065 Davis Drive & 534 Davis Drive be received.

9.1.8

Deputation - Sign Variance for 1065 Davis Drive & 534 Davis Drive

• 1. That the deputation provided by Glen Langford regarding the Sign Variance for 1065 Davis Drive & 534 Davis Drive be received.

9.1.9

Deputation - Sign Variance for 1065 Davis Drive & 534 Davis Drive

• 1. That the deputation provided by Doug Armour regarding the Sign Variance for 1065 Davis Drive & 534 Davis Drive be received.

9.1.10

Urban Forestry Management Plan

• 1. That the report entitled Urban Forestry Management Plan dated September 23, 2019 be received; and,
  2. That the presentation provided by the Supervisor of Forestry regarding the Urban Forestry Management Plan be received; and,
  3. That the Urban Forestry Management Plan be adopted; and,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution, subject to annual budget considerations.

9.1.11

Implementation of the Administrative Monetary Penalty System

• 1. That the report entitled, Implementation of the Administrative Monetary Penalty System dated September 23, 2019 be received; and,
  2. That the presentation provided by the Manager of Regulatory Services regarding the Implementation of the Administrative Monetary Penalty System be received; and,
  3. That Council repeals Parking By-law 1993-62 as amended; and,
  4. That Council adopts Parking By-law 2019-63 and Administrative Monetary Penalty System By-law 2019-62; and,
  5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.1.12

Commencement of Urban Centres Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments

• 1. That the report entitled Urban Centres Secondary Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments: Recommend to Public Meeting, dated September 23, 2019 be received; and,
  2. That the Secondary Plan Amendment and a Zoning By-law Amendment generally described in Report 2019-85 be referred to a combined public meeting as required by the Planning Act; and,
  3. That following the public meeting, issues identified in this Report, together with comments of the public, Committee, and those received through the agency and departmental circulation of the application, be addressed by staff in a comprehensive report to Committee of the Whole, if required; and,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.1.13

2020 Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting Schedule

• 1. That the report entitled 2020 Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting Schedule dated September 23, 2019 be received; and,
  2. That the 2020 Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting Schedule be adopted; and,
  3. That, unless otherwise required, Committee of the Whole meetings continue to commence at 12:30 PM; and,
  4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.1.14

Preliminary Staff Report - 1095 Stellar Drive

• 1. That the report entitled Zoning By-law Amendment 1095 Stellar Drive dated September 23, 2019 be received; and,
  2. That the application for Zoning By-Law amendment, as submitted by St. Philopateer and St. Demiana Coptic Orthodox Church for subject property 1095 Stellar Drive, be referred to a statutory public meeting; and,
  3. That following the public meeting, issues identified in this report, together with comments from the public, Committee, and those received through the agency and departmental circulation of the application, be addressed by staff in a comprehensive report to the Committee of the Whole, if required; and,
  4. That the applicant be notified of this action.

9.1.15

Provincial Policy Statement Review – Proposed Policies

• 1. That the report entitled Provincial Policy Statement Review – Proposed Policies dated September 23, 2019, be received; and,
  2. That the report entitled Provincial Policy Statement Review – Proposed Policies dated September 23, 2019, be submitted to the province as feedback no later than the October 21, 2019 commenting deadline; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.1.16

Town-Wide Mitigation Strategy - Traffic Calming Policy Public Consultation Report

• 1. That the information report entitled Town-Wide Mitigation Strategy - Traffic Calming Policy Public Consultation Report be received for information.
  2. That Staff report back to Council within 12 months regarding more information on pilot projects concerning various initiatives raised in this report.

9.1.17

Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2019

• 1. That the Accessibility Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 20, 2019 be received.

9.1.18

Appointment Committee Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2019

• 1. That the Appointment Committee Meeting Minutes of June 10, 2019 be received. 

9.1.19

Appointment Committee Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of June 10, 2019

• 1. That the Appointment Committee Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of June 10, 2019 be received.

9.1.20

Central York Fire Services – Joint Council Committee Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2019

• 1. That the Central York Fire Services – Joint Council Committee Meeting Minutes of May 15, 2019 be received. 

9.1.21

Central York Fire Services – Joint Council Committee Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of May 15, 2019

• 1. That the Central York Fire Services – Joint Council Committee Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of May 15, 2019 be received. 

9.1.22

Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2019

• 1. That the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of June 4, 2019 be received. 

9.1.23

Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Meeting Minutes of July 10, 2019 & July 17, 2019

• 1. That the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Meeting Minutes of July 10, 2019 & July 17, 2019 be received. 

9.1.24

Sign Variance for 1065 Davis Drive & 534 Davis Drive

• 1. That the report entitled Sign Variance Applications for 1065 Davis Drive & 534 Davis Drive dated September 23, 2019 be received;
  2. That Council deny sign variance applications for 1065 Davis Drive and 534 Davis Drive; and,
  3. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

9.1.25

New Business - All-Way Stop at Dover Crescent and Burford Street

• 1. That the traffic issue related to an all-way stop at Dover Crescent and Burford Street be referred to Staff.

9.1.26

New Business - Derelict Properties

• 1. That Staff circulate an information report related to derelict properties, including information regarding demolition requirements and any impediments that may apply.

9.2

Item from the draft minutes of September 26, 2019 Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee (NEDAC) Meeting

• Moved by: Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh
  Seconded by: Councillor Kwapis
  1. That Council refer the following motion to the Appointment Committee:
     1. That the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee recommends to Council that their membership be increased by one (1) to attract a candidate with experience in the new media and millennial marketing sector.

  In Favour (8)

  Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz

  Carried (8 to 0)

10.

By-laws

• Moved by: Councillor Broome
  Seconded by: Councillor Morrison
  1. That By-laws 2019-59, 2019-60, 2019-61, 2019-62, and 2019-63 be enacted.

  In Favour (8)

  Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz

  Carried (8 to 0)

11.

Notices of Motions

None.

12.

Motions

None.

13.

Announcements & Community Events

Councillor Bisanz advised that an information session regarding the Southlake Regional Health Centre master plan is scheduled for October 7, 2019 at Old Town Hall. 

Councillor Bisanz congratulated Community Living Central York which is reopening its facility at 575 Penrose Street after renovations.

Councillor Woodhouse advised that a community barbecue would be held October 17, 2019 to raise awareness for Kevin's Place.

Councillor Woodhouse advised of a session to be held October 16, 2019 at the Newmarket Public Library to provide information about using the digital resources for research. He also advised of an information session to be held at the Library on October 8, 2019 regarding Alzheimer's disease.

Councillor Kwapis advised of the 11th Annual Art Walk and Studio Tour to be held October 5-6, 2019 in downtown Newmarket.

Councillor Morrison advised of upcoming events at the Elman W. Campbell Museum including Wee Fun Wednesdays held between 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and Halloween Fun to be held October 26, 2019.

Councillor Broome advised of an Open House regarding Inn from the Cold on October 9, 2019. She also advised of the Harvest Picnic to be held at the Mulock property on October 6, 2019.

Councillor Twinney wished residents a happy Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur.

Mayor Taylor advised of a significant fire which led to a roof collapse and injured a Central York Fire Service Captain. Mayor Taylor recognized the work of the Captain and the CYFS firefighters for their contributions to the community.

14.

New Business

14.1

Flower Plantings on Main Street

Councillor Kwapis advised that the flower plantings on Main Street were being removed and asked that staff consider delaying the removal of these flowers for two weeks in the future, due to a number of events which are held on Main Street at this time of year.

14.2

Trail Entrance onto Red Deer Street

Councillor Twinney advised that the entrance to the trail on Red Deer Street currently leads to the road without access to the opposite sidewalk. She advised that the curb directly across from the trail entrance could be cut to allow safe access to the sidewalk.

14.3

Sign regarding Development at Leslie Street and Gorham Street

Councillor Woodhouse inquired about a sign at Leslie Street and Gorham Street regarding a new development and if the sign was compliant with the Town's by-laws.

15.

Closed Session

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

16.

Confirmatory By-law

• Moved by: Councillor Bisanz
  Seconded by: Councillor Woodhouse
  1. That By-law 2019-64 be enacted.
  Carried

17.

Adjournment

• Moved by: Councillor Morrison
  Seconded by: Councillor Broome
  1. That the meeting be adjourned at 7:24 PM.
  Carried