Town of Newmarket
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Council - Electronic

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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 [email protected] by end of day on Sunday, May 30, 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 [email protected].

Note: Additional items are marked by an asterisk*.

    1. That the additions to the agenda be approved.

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 [email protected] and include your contact information (name and phone number).

Note: Carleigh Oude-Reimerink, Armstrong Planning will be in attendance to provide a presentation on this matter. 

    1. That the presentation provided by Carleigh Oude-Reimerink, Armstrong Planning regarding Zoning By-law Amendment - 43 Lundy's Lane, 592 Watson Avenue, 40, 36 and 32 Bolton Avenue be received; and,
    2. That sub-items 4.1.1, 4.1.2, 4.1.3, 4.1.4, 4.1.5, 4.1.6, 4.1.7, 4.1.9, 4.1.10, 4.1.11, 4.1.12 and 4.1.13 being remote deputations provided by Frances Darwin, Yen Tu, Dylan Ferguson, Marie Martin, Alexandra Silva, Anita and Michael Nakou, Suzanne Darwin, William Church, Patsy Hawke, Jocelyn Castonguay, Christine Theodorou, and Lauren Merklinger be received; and,
    3. That sub-items 4.1.14, 4.1.15, 4.1.16, 4.1.17, 4.1.18, 4.1.19, 4.1.20, 4.1.21, 4.1.22, 4.1.23, and 4.1.24 being correspondence provided by Lael Taylor, Kimberly Schell, David Gaw, Pat and Vanessa Giorno, Sylvia and Kirby Brock, Cynthia Flood, Gary and Donna Dyer, Maria Luczka, Jeff Scobie, Marcia Sinclair, Wendy Emmerson, Jana Vale, and Paul Loria, Marie Mitilinellis and Mehmet Baltacouglu, Residents of Bolton Avenue, Watson Avenue, and Lundy's Lane, and Madelyn McCallan and Dan Chiesa be received.
    1. That the Council - Electronic Meeting Minutes of May 10, 2021 be approved.

Note: This meeting dealt with Asset Management - Phase 1.

    1. That the Council Workshop - Electronic Meeting Minutes of May 17, 2021 be received.
    1. That the correspondence provided by Paul Jolie regarding the Mulock Multi Use Path Feasibility Study be received. 
    1. That the Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting Minutes of May 25, 2021 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted.
    1. That the presentation provided by Jerisha Grant-Hall regarding Newmarket's Anti-Black Racism Task Force Interim Report Presentation be received.
    1. That the presentation provided by Paul Bottomley, Manager of Policy, Research and Forecasting, York Region regarding the Proposed 2051 Forecast and Land Needs Assessment be received.  
    1. That the presentation provided by David McLaughlin and Cristina Valente, WSP regarding the Mulock Multi Use Path Feasibility Study be received. 
    1. That the report entitled Newmarket Anti-Black Racism Task Force Interim Report dated May 25, 2021 be received; and,
    2. That the Newmarket Anti-Black Racism Task Force Interim Report to Council included as Attachment 2 be received; and,
    3. That staff be directed to provide Council with an information report regarding the provisional recommendations within sixty days; and,
    4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled Property Tax Rates and By-law for 2021 dated May 25, 2021 be received; and,
    2. That the property tax rates for 2021, as applied to the assessment roll returned in 2020 for 2021 taxation, be set for Town purposes as follows:
      1. Residential 0.315394%
      2. Multi-Residential 0.315394%
      3. Commercial 0.420136%
      4. Industrial 0.518255%
      5. Pipeline 0.289847%
      6. Farm 0.078848%; and,
    3. That the applicable Tax Rate By-law, attached as Appendix ‘A” be forwarded to Council for approval; and,
    4. That the Treasurer be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the report entitled Yonge Street North - York Region Municipal Streetscape Partnership Program dated May 25, 2021 be received; and,
    2. That Staff be authorized to submit an application under York Region’s Municipal Streetscape Partnership Program for a 50/50 cost-sharing of the construction costs for streetscape improvements on Yonge Street from Davis Drive to the northern Town boundary; and,
    3. The Town agree to pay for its portion of the 50% cost-share ($2,360,710.23), to be spread through the 2022 (10%), 2023 (65%), and 2024 (25%) budget years, with all funds to be paid through Development Charges; and,
    4. That the Town agree to pay for construction costs (estimated at $303,329.72) that are outside of the 50% cost-share agreement and the 1.76% non-refundable tax for all works, all to be paid through Development Charges; and,
    5. That the Town agree to pay York Region its standard Site Inspection (6%) and Contract Administration (6%) fees for joint projects; and,
    6. That Staff be directed to enter into a Maintenance Agreement with York Region for the Yonge Street North streetscape enhancements, from Davis Drive to the northern Town boundary; and,
    7. That once the streetscape improvements are complete, they be maintained by the Town in the estimated amount of $67,000 per year (2021 dollars); and,
    8. That the foregoing be included in future Operating and Capital Budgets; and,
    9. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
    1. That the Central York Fire Services – Joint Council Committee Meeting Minutes of March 2, 2021 be received.
    1. That the Newmarket Public Library Board Meeting Minutes of March 17, 2021 be received.
    1. That the Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management Meeting Minutes of March 3, 2021 be received. 
  • Whereas York Region has now vaccinated over 70% of the adult population; and,

    Whereas the COVID cases are soon to reach under 100 per 100,000; and,

    Whereas our small businesses who have not been able to be open and operate are suffering greatly;

    Now therefore Newmarket Council requests:

    1. That the Provincial Government reopen personal services, one on one shopping and restaurants outdoor patios as soon as possible; and,
    2. That this motion be circulated to all York Region municipalities and Members of Provincial Parliament.

2021-27 A By-Law To Provide For The Levy And Collection Of The Sums Required By The Corporation Of The Town Of Newmarket For 2021 And To Provide For The Mailing Of Notices Requisitioning The Payment Of Taxes For 2021.

    1. That By-law 2021-27 be enacted.

14.1
Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of May 25, 2021

 
    1. That the Committee of the Whole - Electronic Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of May 25, 2021 be approved.

14.1.1
Central York Fire Services – Joint Council Committee Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of March 2, 2021

 
    1. That the Central York Fire Services – Joint Council Committee Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of March 2, 2021 be received.

14.1.2
Advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose as per Section 239(2)(f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 (Property in Ward 2)

 
    1. That Closed Session Report CL-2021-06 dated May 25, 2021 be received.

2021-28 A By-law to Confirm the Proceedings of the May 31, 2021 Council - Electronic meeting.

    1. That By-law 2021-28 be enacted.
    1. That the meeting be adjourned at 3:03 PM.
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