The Newmarket Record

Special Council - Electronic

May 19, 2020

Who was there

Present (9): Christina Bisanz, Kelly Broome, Bob Kwapis, Trevor Morrison, Grace Simon, John Taylor, Jane Twinney, Tom Vegh, Victor Woodhouse

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

What was decided (17 motions)

17 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the addition to the agenda be approved.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
That the Written Deputation from Kathy (Toth) Kumpula, President, Newmarket Taxpayers Advocacy Group regarding the Financial Update be received.
Moved by Councillor Woodhouse, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
That the report entitled Revised Work Plan for 2020 and Q1 2020 Update to the Outstanding Matters List dated May 19, 2020 be received; and, That Council adopt the revised work plan and updated Outstanding Matters List, included as Attachment 1 to this report as amended ; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Simon, seconded by Councillor Morrison
Carried
& Regional Councillor Vegh That the report entitled Financial Update Staff Report to Council be received; and, That staff be directed to further investigate mitigating measures to lessen the financial impact of the pandemic on the Town, and to report back on the results; and, That changes to the 2020 capital program, and additions to the 2021 capital spending authority be made as detailed in this report; and, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
That the report entitled 2021 Budget Process and Target, dated May 19, 2020, be received; and, That the proposed budget schedule with a target budget adoption date of December 14, 2020 be approved; and, That endorsement be given to staff to proceed with preparation of the 2021 budgets employing the structure and targets as amended, with options for reductions around Asset Replacement Fund contributions and Consumer Price Index as decision points for Council and a tax levy increase target of 2.99% consisting of: 0.99% base rate; 1.00% COVID-19 related contingencies; 1.00% Asset Replacement Fund contributions; and, That the form and timing of budget submissions for all entities accountable to Council be subject to the process outlined in this report; and, That the proposed community engagement plan for the budget be adopted; and, That the Treasurer be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these recommendations.
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Woodhouse
Carried
That the report titled “Preferred Timing for Blue Box Transition to Full Producer Responsibility” dated May 19, 2020 be received; and, That as requested by the Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO), that Council confirm that the preferred date to transition to full producer responsibility for collection of Blue Box material is December 31, 2025, coinciding with the end of the current Northern Six (N6) waste collection contract; and, That the Town of Newmarket, in cooperation with the Northern Six (N6) municipalities, be willing to provide Blue Box collection services on behalf of producers, through future long-term collection contracts, subject to mutually agreeable financial and operational terms; and, That the resolution be forwarded to the Association of Municipalities of Ontario and to Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Christine Elliott, MPP for Newmarket-Aurora, and to the Regional Municipality of York Region.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Morrison
Carried
That the correspondence from York Region regarding Regional Fire Services be received for information ; and, That the report entitled Regional Fire Services Study dated May 19, 2020 be received; and, That the Town of Newmarket support participation in a Regional Fire study, if all nine York Region Municipalities endorse the undertaking of the study; and, That Council’s decision be forwarded to York Region; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
the Town of Newmarket is a member of the Associations of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO); and, Whereas the Town of Newmarket supports the work of AMO and wishes to support it further by approving a resolution with respect to appointment for the term of 2020 to 2022; and, Whereas AMO is instrumental in assuring that the needs of the municipalities are considered by the Ontario Government; and, Whereas AMO plays a pivotal role in developing policy framework that has benefits communities throughout Ontario; and, Therefore be it resolved by the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket as follows: That the Town of Newmarket Council supports Councillor Bob Kwapis to continue as a candidate for election at the AMO elections and on the Ontario Board of Directors for the Ontario Small Urban Caucus (OSUM) with previously approved terms.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
That the Special Council - Electronic Meeting Minutes of April 27, 2020 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Woodhouse
Carried
That Council resolve into Closed Session to discuss the following matters: 2020 Honorary Citizen Nomination - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees as per Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Simon
Carried
That the verbal discussion regarding the Honourary Citizen Nomination be received; and, That the confidential direction to staff be approved.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Woodhouse
Carried
That By-law 2020-26 be enacted.
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 4:30 PM.
Moved by Councillor Simon, seconded by Councillor Morrison
Carried
Councillor Vegh 1. That the report entitled Financial Update Staff Report to Council be received; and, 2. That staff be directed to further investigate mitigating measures to lessen the financial impact of the pandemic on the Town, and to report back on the results; and, 3. That changes to the 2020 capital program, and additions to the 2021 capital spending authority be made as detailed in this report; and, 4. That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
1. That the report entitled 2021 Budget Process and Target, dated May 19, 2020, be received; and, 2. That the proposed budget schedule with a target budget adoption date of December 14, 2020 be approved; and, 3. That endorsement be given to staff to proceed with preparation of the 2021 budgets employing the structure and targets as amended, with options for reductions around Asset Replacement Fund contributions and Consumer Price Index as decision points for Council and a tax levy increase target of 2.99% consisting of: a. 0.99% base rate; b. 1.00% COVID-19 related contingencies; c. 1.00% Asset Replacement Fund contributions; and, 4. That the form and timing of budget submissions for all entities accountable to Council be subject to the process outlined in this report; and, 5. That the proposed community engagement plan for the budget be adopted; and, 6. That the Treasurer be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to these recommendations.
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Woodhouse
Carried
Whereas the Town of Newmarket is a member of the Associations of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO); and, Whereas the Town of Newmarket supports the work of AMO and wishes to support it further by approving a resolution with respect to appointment for the term of 2020 to 2022; and, Whereas AMO is instrumental in assuring that the needs of the municipalities are considered by the Ontario Government; and, Whereas AMO plays a pivotal role in developing policy framework that has benefits communities throughout Ontario; and, Therefore be it resolved by the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket as follows: 1. That the Town of Newmarket Council supports Councillor Bob Kwapis to continue as a candidate for election at the AMO elections and on the Ontario Board of Directors for the Ontario Small Urban Caucus (OSUM) with previously approved terms.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
1. That Council resolve into Closed Session to discuss the following matters: a. 2020 Honorary Citizen Nomination - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees as per Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Simon
Carried

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