John Taylor
Mayor · seen 2013-01-14 to 2026-06-15 · served 2010–2014, 2014–2018, 2018–2022, 2022–2026
144substantive motions movedof 571 meetings the minutes record them at
65procedural motions movedcounted separately, and never added to the above
76substantive motions secondedseconding is often a seat convention, not agreement
10meetings recorded absentof 571 they were on the record for
233–1recorded votes, for–againstrecorded votes are rare and a skewed sample
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In their own words, via the Town
John is currently the Mayor of the Town of Newmarket. He has represented Newmarket on both Town Council and York Region Council for 18 years, serving as Mayor for the past six years.
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How they voted, where it was recorded (234) — most recent 40 shown
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council March 2, 2020
For · 9–0 · CarriedThat the deputation provided by Heather Goodman regarding the Simon Wood Foundation be received.
Council March 2, 2020
For · 9–0 · CarriedThat the deputation provided by Sebastian Fuchs regarding the Amended Mobile Business Licence By-law be received.
Council March 2, 2020
For · 9–0 · CarriedThat the deputation provided by Frank Doyle regarding the Amended Mobile Business Licence By-law be received.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council March 2, 2020
For · 9–0 · CarriedThat the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of February 24, 2020 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted with the exception of sub-item 9.1.8.
Council March 2, 2020
For · 9–0 · CarriedThat the presentation regarding the Amended Mobile Business Licence By-law provided by the Manager of Regulatory Services be received;
For · 9–0 · Carried
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
For · 8–0 · CarriedThat the deputation provided by Lt. Col (Ret'd) Ferguson A. Mobbs be received; and, That Council direct Staff to draft a motion to be placed on the February 24, 2020 Committee of the Whole Meeting agenda.
Council February 10, 2020
For · 8–0 · CarriedThat the deputation provided by Frank Doyle regarding the Mobile Business Licence By-law be received.
Council February 10, 2020
For · 8–0 · CarriedThat the deputation provided by Ted Doucette regarding the Mobile Business Licence By-law be received.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
For · 8–0 · CarriedThat the Special Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of January 20, 2020 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council February 10, 2020
For · 8–0 · CarriedThat the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of February 3, 2020 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted with the exception of sub-item 9.3.1, 9.3.4 and 9.3.5.
Council February 10, 2020
For · 7–0 · CarriedThat the presentation regarding Short-Term Rentals provided by the Senior Planner - Community Planning and the Manager of Regulatory Services be received;
Council February 10, 2020
For · 7–1 · DeferredThat the report entitled Mobile Business Licence By-law dated February 3, 2020 be
Council February 10, 2020
For · 8–0 · CarriedThat the Committee of the Whole Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of February 3, 2020 be approved.
For · 8–0 · Carried
For · 7–1 · Deferred
Council February 10, 2020
For · 8–0 · CarriedThat the following individuals be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee: Felim James Greene Cindy Gorlewski
Council February 10, 2020
For · 8–0 · CarriedThat the Newmarket Hydro Holdings Inc. (the “Corporation”) Report of the President dated January 30, 2020 regarding the election of a director to the board of directors of Envi Networks Ltd.
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council January 20, 2020
For · 9–0 · CarriedThat the deputation provided by Ann Watson regarding Inn From the Cold be received.
Council January 20, 2020
For · 9–0 · CarriedThat the deputation provided by Brian North regarding the 2020 Run for Southlake be received.
Council January 20, 2020
For · 9–0 · CarriedThat he deputation provided by Gord McCallum regarding the Climate Emergency Declaration be received.
For · 9–0 · Carried
Council January 20, 2020
For · 9–0 · CarriedThat the Council Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of December 2, 2019 be approved.
Council January 20, 2020
For · 9–0 · CarriedThat the Joint NEDAC and Council Workshop Meeting Minutes of October 22, 2019 be received.
Council January 20, 2020
For · 9–0 · CarriedThat the Special Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of December 2, 2019 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted.
For · 9–0 · Carried
For · 9–0 · Carried
For · 8–0 · Carried
Council December 2, 2019
For · 8–0 · CarriedThat the presentations regarding Newmarket Celebrates the Arts - Grant Recipient Recognition and the Ontario Building Partnership Award be received.
Council December 2, 2019
For · 8–0 · Carried& Regional Councillor Vegh That the Council Meeting Minutes of November 11, 2019 be approved.
Council December 2, 2019
For · 8–0 · CarriedThat the Special Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of November 11, 2019 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted.
Council December 2, 2019
For · 8–0 · CarriedThat the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of November 25, 2019 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted with the exception of sub-item 9.2.2.
Council December 2, 2019
For · 8–0 · CarriedThat the Committee of the Whole Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of November 25, 2019 be approved.
Council December 2, 2019
For · 7–0 · CarriedThat Closed Session Report 2019-09, dated November 25th, 2019 entitled “Labour Relations” be received; and, That the confidential direction provided to staff in Closed Session Report 2019-09 be approved.
Meetings the minutes record them as absent from (10)
Newmarket Public Library BoardFebruary 19, 2025
Council - ElectronicJanuary 22, 2024
Newmarket Public Library BoardApril 19, 2023
Committee of the WholeFebruary 27, 2017
Committee of the WholeMarch 23, 2015
Council WorkshopMarch 23, 2015
Council WorkshopFebruary 9, 2015
Council WorkshopDecember 10, 2014
Special Committee of the WholeApril 22, 2013
Substantive motions moved (showing the 40 most recent of 144)
That Councillor Kwapis be appointed Chair and Councillor Morrison Vice Chair.
Appointment Committee, March 7, 2023 · Carried
That the confidential direction to staff be approved.
Appointment Committee, November 3, 2021 · Carried
That the Appointment Committee recommend to Council that the Accessibility Advisory Committee Terms of Reference be amended to increase their membership by 1, for a total of 9 members.
Appointment Committee, October 6, 2020 · Carried
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.
Committee of the Whole, November 4, 2019 · Carried
& Regional Councillor Vegh That the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee (NEDAC) Terms of Reference be amended to increase their membership by one (1) to attract a candidate with experience in the new media and millennial marketing sector.
Appointment Committee, October 9, 2019 · Carried
Councillor Vegh 1. That the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee (NEDAC) Terms of Reference be amended to increase their membership by one (1) to attract a candidate with experience in the new media and millennial marketing sector.
Appointment Committee, October 9, 2019 · Carried
1. That Development and Infrastructure Services/Planning & Building Services Report 2017-39 dated October 16, 2017 regarding Newmarket GO Station – Draft Mobility Hub Station Area Plan be received and the following recommendations be adopted, as amended: a. That Council direct staff to submit Report 2017-39 to Metrolinx as the Town of Newmarket’s comments on the Newmarket GO Station- Draft Mobilit
Committee of the Whole, October 16, 2017 · Carried
1. That Corporate Services – Legislative Services Report 2017-19 dated October 16, 2017 entitled “Use of Corporate Resources During an Election Year Policy and Updates to the Election be
Committee of the Whole, October 16, 2017 · Deferred
An alternate motion was presented below, and is noted in bold font. 1. That Development and Infrastructure Services/Planning & Building Services Report 2017-29 dated September 25, 2017 regarding the Proposed Natural Heritage System for the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, Summary of Criteria and Methods, be received; and, 2. That Council endorse the Region’s submission to the province
Committee of the Whole, September 25, 2017 · Carried
1. That the deputation by Mr. Tim Greenwood and the proclamation request be received; and, 2. That the Town of Newmarket proclaim September 22, 2017 as "Recovery Day"; and, 3. That the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and on the Town's website. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Cou
Council, September 11, 2017 · Carried
1. That this item be considered as part of Item 6 of the Council Agenda (page 17 of the Council Minutes). Town of Newmarket | Council Minutes | September 11, 2017 | Page 14 of 22 In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: None (8 in favour, 0 opposed)
Council, September 11, 2017 · Carried
1. That Development and Infrastructure Services/Planning and Building Services Report 2017-28 dated August 28, 2017 regarding the Town of Newmarket's Height and Density Bonusing Implementation Guidelines be received and that the following recommendations be adopted, as amended: a. That Council adopt the Height and Density Bonusing Implementation Guidelines, dated August 2017, included as attachmen
Committee of the Whole, August 28, 2017 · Carried
THAT the PowerPoint Presentation by the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer regarding the 2016 Capital Budget be received; AND THAT staff bring back a report to the January 11, 2016 Special Committee of the Whole meeting: 1. outlining implementation of Option B (Slide 18 of PowerPoint Presentation) which entails: a) an additional 0.80% Asset Replacement Fund (ARF) allocation (infrastructure l
Special Committee of the Whole, December 14, 2015 · Carried
THAT the Proactive Assessment Management (PAM) PowerPoint Presentation and Corporate Services Information Report - Financial Services 2015-18 dated August 20, 2015 regarding Proactive Assessment Management be received.
Council Workshop, September 21, 2015 · Carried
a) THAT Joint Corporate Services Commission-Financial Services, Office of the Chief Administrative Officer – Corporate Communications Report - 2015-38 dated June 17, 2015, regarding the 2016 Budget Schedule and Community Engagement be received and the following recommendation be adopted: i) THAT the budget schedule be approved, as amended for the 2016 budget process.
Special Committee of the Whole, June 22, 2015 · Carried
a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Financial Services – 2015-37 dated June 22, 2015 regarding Aging in Place, Financial Policy Considerations be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the attached study, Aging in Place, Financial Policy Considerations for the Town of Newmarket be received; ii) AND THAT staff bring back a further report on options for implementation based u
Special Committee of the Whole, June 22, 2015 · Carried
a) THAT Corporate Services – Financial Services Report 2015-39 dated June 15, 2015 regarding the Capital Financing Sustainability Strategy Update be received.
Special Committee of the Whole, June 22, 2015 · Carried
THAT the deputation by Mr. Dan Desson, Fair Vote Canada/Fair Vote Ontario in support of allowing municipalities to use ranked ballots in elections be received. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Council, June 22, 2015 · Carried
a) THAT Joint Corporate Services and Development and Infrastructure Services 2015-40 dated June 11, 2015 regarding the Regulation of Canada Post Community Mailbox Installations on Municipal Roadways be received. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: Cou
Council, June 22, 2015 · Carried
THAT the recommendations of the Special Committee of the Whole meeting of June 22, 2015 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Council, June 22, 2015 · Carried
THAT staff provide an information report on options for a pedestrian connection from Hillview to Davis Drive in September. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Council, June 22, 2015 · Carried
a) THAT staff be directed to arrange an Honourary Citizen ceremony, the highest honour that the Town bestows, in August, in recognition of Mr. Alf Neely; b) AND THAT the recipient be advised that a street will be named in his honour. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broom
Council, June 22, 2015 · Carried
THAT the following items be adopted by consent: 12. Community Services - Recreation and Culture Report 2015-23 dated June 9, 2015 regarding the 2015 Kanata Festival. The Commissioner of Community Services and the Director of Recreation and Culture recommend: a) THAT Community Services – Recreation and Culture Report 2015-23 dated June 9, 2015 regarding the 2015 Kanata Festival be received and the
Committee of the Whole, June 15, 2015 · Referred
a) THAT Community Services - Recreation and Culture Report 2015-21 dated May 26, 2015 regarding Sponsorship and Naming Rights Agreements be received and the following recommendation be adopted: i) THAT Council delegate authority to the Director of Recreation and Culture or designate to enter into negotiation and execution of Third Party Advertising Naming Rights Agreements under the conditions set
Committee of the Whole, June 15, 2015 · Carried
a) THAT Chief Administrative Officer Report 2015-04 dated June 4, 2015 regarding CYFS – Fire Department Master Plan Update be received; b) AND THAT the 2015 Fire Department Master Plan Update be approved as a guiding document and that it be considered along with future operating and capital budgets as various Master Plan recommendations are considered for implementation.
Committee of the Whole, June 15, 2015 · Carried
THAT the Town of Newmarket Council endorse the Government of Ontario's proposal to provide municipalities with the option to implement ranked ballots in future municipal elections.
Committee of the Whole, June 15, 2015 · Carried
a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services/Planning & Building Services - Planning Report 2015-11 dated May 25, 2015 regarding the Newmarket Parkland Dedication By-law be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the Parkland Dedication By-law for the Town of Newmarket as contained in Attachment 1 be received; ii) AND THAT phasing be amended as follows: · Before January 1
Council, June 1, 2015 · Carried
a) THAT Joint Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services and Corporate Services - Financial Services Report 2015-13 dated May 4, 2015 regarding the Coordinated Provincial Plan Review, Proposed Bill 73 (Planning Act Amendments) and Development Charges System Review be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the comments and issues identified and
Council, June 1, 2015 · Carried
WHEREAS the Province of Ontario has introduced Bill 73, being proposed amendments to the Planning Act and the Development Charges Act; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Town of Newmarket on June 1, 2015 adopted the recommendations and endorsed the contents of Joint Development and Infrastructure/Planning and Building Services and Corporate Services/Financial Services Report 2015-13 dated May 4, 2015
Council, June 1, 2015 · Carried
a) THAT Chief Administrative Officer Report 2015-05 dated May 14, 2015 regarding 'Council's Strategic Priorities' be received and the following recommendation be adopted: i) THAT Council approve the suggested wording of its strategic priorities for the 2014-2018 term, as outlined in Column 'B' of Attachment 'A', with the following amendments to c) and k) specifically : c) Creating a strategy for v
Committee of the Whole, May 25, 2015 · Carried
a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report – ES2015-30 dated April 23, 2015 regarding Metrolinx/GO Transit Rail Corridor - Newmarket be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT Metrolinx and York Region be forwarded a copy of this report and Town Council extract; ii) AND THAT Metrolinx be requested to attend Committee of the Whole to provide a presentation regardi
Committee of the Whole, May 25, 2015 · Carried
a) THAT Community Services - Recreation and Culture Report 2015-12 dated May 12, 2015 regarding Newmarket Theatre Operations in the Town of Newmarket be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT Council endorse the Task Force Vision of: The Newmarket Theatre is a professional theatre dedicated to providing high quality entertainment. Community theatre will remain an important
Committee of the Whole, May 25, 2015 · Carried
a) THAT Joint Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services and Corporate Services - Financial Services Report 2015-13 dated May 4, 2015 regarding the Coordinated Provincial Plan Review, Proposed Bill 73 (Planning Act Amendments) and Development Charges System Review be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the comments and issues identified and
Committee of the Whole, May 25, 2015 · Carried
a) THAT Community Services Report 2015-18 dated May 19, 2015 regarding Update for Ultra-High Speed Corridor Pilot Project be approved noting staff's information provided with respect to some of the questions raised in the deputation; i) AND THAT staff be directed to proceed to the next step of negotiations with the preferred proponent; ii) AND THAT staff be directed to provide a further report to
Special Committee of the Whole, May 19, 2015 · Carried
THAT a cut-off application deadline date be established.
Committee of the Whole, May 4, 2015 · Carried
a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report – ES2015-25 dated March 27, 2015 regarding “York Region Municipal Streetscape Partnership Program – Gateway Feature at Bathurst Street/Davis Drive” be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the Engineering Services Department be authorized to continue the application under the Municipal Streetscape Partnership Program o
Council, April 20, 2015 · Carried
a) THAT Central York Fire Services - Joint Council Committee 2014 Fire Department Master Plan Update approval be
Council, April 20, 2015 · Referred
a) THAT Joint CAO/Commissioners and Financial Services Report 2015-22 dated April 7, 2015 regarding Approval of the 2015 Operating and Capital Budgets be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the proposed 2015 Operating Budget with expenditures of $112,926,115 be approved, which is comprised of the following components: a) $61,236,741 for the Town portion, which includes a
Council, April 20, 2015 · Deferred
a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2015-06 dated April 13, 2015 regarding the 2015 Annual Servicing Allocation Review be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT all previously distributed servicing capacity be re-instated; ii) AND THAT servicing capacity be allocated to the following development from the Town's current str
Committee of the Whole, April 13, 2015 · Carried
a) THAT Joint Development and Infrastructure Services/Planning and Building Services and Corporate Services/Financial Services Report 2015-08 dated April 13, 2015 regarding the Implementation Strategy for the Town of Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan be received and that the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the Implementation Strategy for the Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Pla
Committee of the Whole, April 13, 2015 · Carried
In the record
561meetings recorded presentthe minutes record presence, not a rate
9conflicts of interest declareda member saying they should not vote on a matter
Council - Electronic August 31, 2020
regarding sub-item 9.2.6: Downtown Parking Review, specifically related to a proposed agreement with St
Committee of the Whole - Electronic August 24, 2020
regarding Items 4.3 and 5.1: Downtown Parking Review, specifically related to a proposed agreement with St
Council March 4, 2019
on sub-item 9.3.7: Application for Draft Plan of Condominium (19CDMN-2018-004) 400 Park Avenue as his parents have purchased a condo unit
Committee of the Whole February 25, 2019
on sub-item 5.6: Application for Draft Plan of Condominium (19CDMN-2018-004) 400 Park Avenue as his parents have purchased a condo unit
Council June 18, 2018
in relation to item 10.4, being By-law 2017-38, as he owns a property in close proximity to 260 Eagle Street
Council June 23, 2014
in Item 31 of the Committee of the Whole Minutes of June 17, 2014 being Development and Infrastructure Services Report – Planning and Building Services 2014-28 regarding the Municipal Register…
Committee of the Whole June 16, 2014
in Item 37 being Development and Infrastructure Services Report – Planning and Building Services 2014-28 regarding the Municipal Register of Non-Designated Heritage Properties as he is the owner of…
Council December 2, 2013
in Item 1 of the Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Minutes of November 25, 2013 regarding Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd
Committee of the Whole November 25, 2013
in Item 32 of the Committee of the Whole agenda being the Newmarket –Tay Power Distribution Ltd
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