Committee of the Whole - Electronic

That the presentation provided by the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer regarding the 2021 Preliminary Draft Budget be received.

That the deputation provided by Claire Malcolmson, Executive Director, Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition regarding Lake Simcoe: Threats and Opportunities 2020 be received.

2. That Newmarket Council restate its commitment to the protection and the health of Lake Simcoe and that the Town of Newmarket continue to ensure that adequate sediment erosion control efforts are in place for all new development and continue to support the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority Storm Water Guidelines and the Phosphorous Offset Program in collaboration with all member municipalities. And that the Town continue its leadership role and policies related to Low Impact Development which aid in the reduction of Phosphorus and impacts associated with Climate Change; and, 3. That the Town of Newmarket calls on the Province of Ontario to continue to enhance the Protection of Lake Simcoe and its Watershed through collaboration with all municipalities, First Nations, agencies and partners; and, 4. That copies of this resolution be provided to Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Official Opposition Leader Andrea Horvath, MPP John Fraser, MPP Mike Schreiner, MPP Mulroney, and MPP Jeff Yurek, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation.

That sub-items 6.6, 6.7 and 6.8 be adopted on consent. See following sub-items 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, and 6.5 for motions.

That the report entitled 2021 Preliminary Draft Operating and Capital Budgets dated October 5, 2020 be received; and, That subject to any further direction, staff be authorized to provide the public with details of the Preliminary Draft 2021 Tax-supported, Rate-supported Operating and Capital Budgets.

That the presentation provided by the Legislative Coordinator regarding Electronic Participation in Meetings and 2021 Council/Committee of the Whole Schedule be received; and, That the report entitled Electronic Participation in Meetings and 2021 Council/Committee of the Whole Schedule dated October 5, 2020 be received; and, That the proposed amendments to the Town of Newmarket’s Procedure By-law 2020-12 to permit electronic participation as outlined in Attachment 1 of this report be approved with an expiration date of December 31, 2021 ; and, That beginning in January 2021 or as determined by the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer, staff be directed to facilitate only Council and Committee of the Whole, Site Plan Review Committee meetings in a hybrid manner with in-person and remote Members of Council, Staff and the public; and, That staff be directed to amend the remainder of 2020 Council and Committee of the Whole meetings to commence at 1:00 PM and Site Plan Review Committee meetings to commence at 9:30 AM; and, That the 2021 Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting Schedule be adopted, noting the following for January to June 2021: That Council meetings continue to commence at 1:00 PM; and, That Site Plan Review Committee meetings be held in the morning on the same day as Council meetings and commence at 9:30 AM; and, That staff be directed to report to Council in April/May 2021 on a Policy for Electronic Participation in hybrid meetings, establishing start times f

That the report entitled Financial Update regarding COVID-19 to Council be received; and, That staff continue to implement the mitigating measures listed in this report to lessen the financial impact of the pandemic to the Town; and, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled Site Specific Exemption to Interim Control By-law 2019-04 for subject property 181 Beechwood Crescent dated September 14th, 2020 be received; and, That Council approve the requested site-specific exemption to Interim Control by-law 2019-04 for 181 Beechwood Crescent and adopt the attached exemption by-law; and, That the written correspondence provided by Laura and Andrew Cummings, and Janet Caverly and Steven Sugar be received.

That the Information Report entitled Vacant/Derelict Properties, dated September 11, 2020 be received; and, That Council direct staff to report back to Council with options for a Vacant Building Registry Program by Q1 2021.

That the Committee of the Whole resolve into Closed Session to discuss the following matters: Heritage Appeal Matter - Property in Ward 2 - 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. Local Planning Appeal 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.

That the meeting be adjourned at 3:51 PM.

1. That the presentation provided by the Legislative Coordinator regarding Electronic Participation in Meetings and 2021 Council/Committee of the Whole Schedule be received; and, 2. That the report entitled Electronic Participation in Meetings and 2021 Council/Committee of the Whole Schedule dated October 5, 2020 be received; and, 3. That the proposed amendments to the Town of Newmarket’s Procedure By-law 2020-12 to permit electronic participation as outlined in Attachment 1 of this report be approved with an expiration date of December 31, 2021; and, 4. That beginning in January 2021 or as determined by the Mayor and Chief Administrative Officer, staff be directed to facilitate only Council and Committee of the Whole, Site Plan Review Committee meetings in a hybrid manner with in-person and remote Members of Council, Staff and the public; and, 5. That staff be directed to amend the remainder of 2020 Council and Committee of the Whole meetings to commence at 1:00 PM and Site Plan Review Committee meetings to commence at 9:30 AM; and, 6. That the 2021 Council and Committee of the Whole Meeting Schedule be adopted, noting the following for January to June 2021: a. That Council meetings continue to commence at 1:00 PM; and, b. That Site Plan Review Committee meetings be held in the morning on the same day as Council meetings and commence at 9:30 AM; and, 7. That staff be directed to report to Council in April/May 2021 on a Policy for Electronic Participation in hybrid meetings,

1. That the Committee of the Whole resolve into Closed Session to discuss the following matters: a. Heritage Appeal Matter - Property in Ward 2 - 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. Local Planning Appeal 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.