Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
Declared interests
Councillor Kwapisrelated to items 5.3.1 & 5.3.2 - Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for 176 Parkview Crescent Staff Report and accompanying By-law
Councillor Morrisonrelated to items 5.3.1 & 5.3.2 - Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for 176 Parkview Crescent Staff Report and accompanying By-law
What was decided (18 motions)
16 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the additions to the agenda be approved.
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
That Council resolve into Closed Session to discuss the following matters: Newmarket-Tay Power and ENVI Financial Statements - A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization as per Section 239 (2) (i) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
That the Special Council - Electronic Meeting (Closed Session) Minutes of May 19, 2020 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Woodhouse, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket (the “Sole Shareholder”) is the sole shareholder of the Corporation; and, Whereas the Sole Shareholder by a Shareholder Declaration dated November 1, 2000 appointed the Mayor as its legal representative for the purpose of communicating any shareholder consent or approval required by either the terms of the Shareholder Declaration or the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (the “OBCA”); and, Whereas the Corporation owns a majority of the common shares of Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd. (“NT Power”) and Envi Networks Ltd. (“Envi”); and pursuant to s.102(2) of the OBCA where a body corporate is the shareholder of a corporation the corporation shall recognize any individual properly authorized by the body corporate to represent it at meetings of shareholders of the corporation; and, Whereas pursuant to s.104 of the OBCA a written resolution dealing with all the matters required to be dealt with at a shareholders meeting and signed by the shareholders entitled to vote at that meeting satisfies all requirements of the OBCA relating to that meeting of shareholders; Now therefore be it resolved by the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket as follows: That the Mayor, as the Sole Shareholder’s legal representative, is directed to sign the following Corporation Shareholder resolutions: That the Corporation’s financial statements for the financial year ended December 31, 2019 together with the report of the Corporatio
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Woodhouse
Referred
That the presentation by the Community Energy Plan Administrator and the Grant Coordinator, regarding the Community Efficiency Financing (CEF) Program be received; and, That the report entitled Community Efficiency Financing (CEF) Program dated June 8, 2020 be received; and, That the Newmarket Energy Efficiency Retrofit (NEER) Business Case, as presented during the September 30 th , 2019 workshop, be approved in principle; and, That the Resolution, included as Attachment 2 to this Report, be approved; and, That staff be directed to apply to the Community Efficiency Financing program issued by the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM); and, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Woodhouse
Carried
That the report entitled Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for subject property 176 Parkview Crescent dated June 8, 2020 be received; and, That Council approve the requested site-specific exemption to Interim Control by-law 2019-04 for 176 Parkview Crescent and adopt the attached exemption by-law; and, That By-law 2020-28 be enacted.
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
That the report entitled COVID-19 Recovery - Main Street Pedestrian Zones and Town-Wide Patio Expansion dated June 8, 2020 be received; and, That Council direct staff to put Town-wide plans in place to respond to future Provincial announcements with respect to restaurant and retail expanded openings through working in collaboration with the BIA, the Chamber of Commerce and local restaurant operators and retailers; and, That for 2020, Council direct staff to waive patio licensing fees for 2020; and, That for the 2020 patio season, Council delegates its authority to staff to amend the current Outdoor Serving Patio Program with respect to hours of operation, encroachment on Town lands, and any other relevant provisions to facilitate outdoor patios on a temporary basis; and, That infrastructure/material/set up/tear-down costs associated with the downtown pedestrian zones in 2020 that directly involve the use of Town property be funded by the Town through the operating budget and/or applicable reserves as required; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Morrison
Carried
That the written deputation from Leonard Martens regarding COVID-19 Recovery - Main Street Pedestrian Zones and Town-Wide Patio Expansion be received.
Moved by Councillor Simon, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
That Council approve the extension of Emergency Order No.1 regarding the restriction of parking on Main Street to 30 minutes until September 21, 2020.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
& Regional Councillor Vegh That Council approve up to an additional $25,000 to be allocated towards the Town of Newmarket run community meal program operating at the Municipal Offices; and, That Council direct the Director, Recreation & Culture to coordinate with the appropriate community partners to provide assistance; and, That the Treasurer be directed to provide funding from the appropriate sources for this program; and, That Council direct Staff to provide further information related to other gaps in meeting community needs and the potential role of the Town in addressing those.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
That the Information Report entitled Traffic Calming: 2019 and 2020 Flexible Bollard Programs, dated March 13, 2020, be received for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
That the Information Report entitled Discouraging the Unauthorized Demolition of Designated Heritage Buildings, dated May 14, 2020, be received for information purposes.
Moved by Councillor Woodhouse, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
That the Special Council - Electronic Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2020 be approved; and, That the Special Council - Electronic Meeting Minutes of May 25, 2020 be approved.
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Morrison
Carried
That By-law 2020-29 be enacted.
Moved by Councillor Woodhouse, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 4:46 PM.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
1. That Council resolve into Closed Session to discuss the following matters: a. Newmarket-Tay Power and ENVI Financial Statements - A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization as per Section 239 (2) (i) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
Whereas the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket (the “Sole Shareholder”) is the sole shareholder of the Corporation; and, Whereas the Sole Shareholder by a Shareholder Declaration dated November 1, 2000 appointed the Mayor as its legal representative for the purpose of communicating any shareholder consent or approval required by either the terms of the Shareholder Declaration or the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (the “OBCA”); and, Whereas the Corporation owns a majority of the common shares of Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Ltd. (“NT Power”) and Envi Networks Ltd. (“Envi”); and pursuant to s.102(2) of the OBCA where a body corporate is the shareholder of a corporation the corporation shall recognize any individual properly authorized by the body corporate to represent it at meetings of shareholders of the corporation; and, Whereas pursuant to s.104 of the OBCA a written resolution dealing with all the matters required to be dealt with at a shareholders meeting and signed by the shareholders entitled to vote at that meeting satisfies all requirements of the OBCA relating to that meeting of shareholders; Now therefore be it resolved by the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket as follows: 1. That the Mayor, as the Sole Shareholder’s legal representative, is directed to sign the following Corporation Shareholder resolutions: a. That the Corporation’s financial statements for the financial year ended December 31, 2019 together with the report of
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Woodhouse
Referred
That Council approve up to an additional $25,000 to be allocated towards the Town of Newmarket run community meal program operating at the Municipal Offices; and, 2. That Council direct the Director, Recreation & Culture to coordinate with the appropriate community partners to provide assistance; and, 3. That the Treasurer be directed to provide funding from the appropriate sources for this program; and, 4. That Council direct Staff to provide further information related to other gaps in meeting community needs and the potential role of the Town in addressing those.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh