Committee of the Whole - Electronic

That the presentation provided by the Waste Program Administrator regarding Single Use Plastics be received.

That the deputation provided by Rick Metcalfe regarding the Newmarket Lions Club 90th Anniversary be received.

That the deputation and correspondence provided by Tom Grimes regarding Online and Telephone Voting in the 2022 Municipal Election be received.

That sub-items 6.6, 6.7, 6.9, 6.10, 6.11, 6.12, 6.13 and 6.14 be adopted on consent. See following sub-items 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5 and 6.8 for motions.

That the report entitled Single-use Plastics, dated March 22, 2021 be received; and, That the Town of Newmarket continue to support federal and provincial commitments to develop policies and action plans to curb the use of single-use plastics (SUPs) in Canada; and, That plastic cutlery, plastic straws, stir sticks, black plastic, and single-serve milk and cream containers available for staff use within Town facilities be eliminated by July 1, 2021; and, That staff conduct a comprehensive review of current municipal practices at Town facilities to identify additional opportunities to further reduce, replace, or eliminate municipally supplied SUPs; and, That the same items identified to be eliminated at Town facilities also be eliminated for Town events by July 1, 2021; and, That staff identify additional opportunities to further reduce or eliminate the use of non-essential SUP products sold or distributed to the public by the Town and third-party vendors at Town events with exceptions for accessibility; and, That a public education program on reducing or eliminating SUPs be implemented; and, That Council direct staff to pursue the elimination of plastic water bottles in vending machines in Town facilities under the appropriate circumstances and timing ; and, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled Height and Density Bonusing Implementation Guidelines Update, dated March 22, 2021 be received; and, That the proposed revision to the Height and Density Bonusing Implementation Guidelines as discussed in this report be adopted; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled 2020 Annual Water Quality Summary Report dated 22 March 2021 be received; and, That the Town of Newmarket 2020 Annual Water Quality Summary Report, and its associated attachments, referenced herein be posted online at newmarket.ca, and be made available by request at the customer service counter, 395 Mulock Drive, as well as at the Newmarket Operations Centre, 1275 Maple Hill Court; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution

That the report entitled Online and Telephone Voting in the 2022 Municipal Election dated March 22, 2021 be received; and, That Council approve the use of online voting and the elimination of telephone voting for use in the 2022 Municipal Election and any by-elections for the 2022-2026 term of Council (Attachment 1); and, That Council approve paper ballot options and delegate authority to staff to decide the appropriate options for paper ballot voting ; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution; and, That the correspondence provided by Mike Murphy regarding Online and Telephone Voting in the 2022 Municipal Election be received.

That the report entitled Economic Development Financial Update and Future Strategic Direction dated March 22, 2021 be received; and, That the 2021 – 2024 Draft Economic Development Strategy reflect a balance between a continuance of pandemic related support programs and draft strategy directions developed pre-pandemic, with the amended strategy coming forward for approval in principle at the April Committee of the Whole; and That Staff pursue partnerships with York Region, the Chamber of Commerce and other community partners to support the most efficient and effective continuance of the new programs developed during the pandemic to support the local business community in their recovery efforts; and, That Staff utilize the funds earmarked in the 2021 budget process for business support to offset 2021 patio set up/take down logistics, waive patio fees, licensing fees, other related business support fees throughout the community as identified, support continuance of the Shop Local program, and provide non-retail businesses with consulting advisory services that identify senior government funding programs to support their business growth; and, That the CAO be authorized to approve the hiring of a paid placement from a recognized graduate level program or equivalent if determined necessary to support economic development efforts over the next 12 months, to be funded from the existing economic development reserve fund.

& Regional Councillor Vegh That the report entitled 2021 Six-Year Water & Wastewater Financial Plan dated March 22, 2021 be received; and, That Council adopt the proposed Six-Year Water & Wastewater Financial Plan; and, That the Six-Year Water & Wastewater Financial Plan will be updated to incorporate significant changes prior to the expiry date; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the Committee of the Whole resolve into Closed Session to discuss the following matters: Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Matter - Property in Ward 5 - Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board as per Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001. Proposed Disposition of Land - Property in Ward 6 - A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, as per Section 239 (2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001.

That the meeting be adjourned at 6:25 PM.

Councillor Vegh That the report entitled 2021 Six-Year Water & Wastewater Financial Plan dated March 22, 2021 be received; and, That Council adopt the proposed Six-Year Water & Wastewater Financial Plan; and, That the Six-Year Water & Wastewater Financial Plan will be updated to incorporate significant changes prior to the expiry date; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

1. That the Committee of the Whole resolve into Closed Session to discuss the following matters: a. Local Planning Appeal Tribunal Matter - Property in Ward 5 - Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board as per Section 239(2)(e) of the Municipal Act, 2001. b. Proposed Disposition of Land - Property in Ward 6 - A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board, as per Section 239 (2)(c) of the Municipal Act, 2001.