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 (16 motions)
14 carried, 2 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the items listed on the agenda as addendum items be included for consideration.
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
THAT the following items be adopted on consent: 1. Correspondence dated September 3, 2015 from Ms. Jo-Anne St. Godard, Executive Director, Recycling Council of Ontario requesting proclamation of October 19 to 25, 2015 as 'Waste Reduction Week'. Town of Newmarket I Committee of the Whole Minutes – Monday, September 28, 2015 2 of a) THAT the correspondence from Ms. Jo-Anne St. Godard, Executive Director, Recycling Council of Ontario be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim October 19 to 25, 2015 as 'Waste Reduction Week'; ii) AND THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and on the Town's website www.newmarket.ca 2. Correspondence dated September 9, 2015 from Chief Ian Laing, Central York Fire Services requesting proclamation of October 4 to 10, 2015 as 'Fire Prevention Week'. a) THAT the correspondence from Chief Ian Laing, Central York Fire Services be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim October 4 to 10, 2015 as 'Fire Prevention Week'; ii) AND THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and on the Town's website www.newmarket.ca 3. Correspondence dated September 9, 2015 from Ms. Laura Bradford, Senior Mediator/Parenting Coordinator, Summit Mediation requesting proclamation of November 23 to 27, 2015 as 'Family Dispute Resolution Week'. a) THAT the correspondence from Ms. Laura Bradford, Summit Mediation be received a
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
THAT the deputation by Ms. Debra Scott, Newmarket Chamber of Commerce regarding Council Strategic Priorities - Economic Development be received.
Moved by Councillor Broome-Plumley, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
THAT the deputations by Ms. Laurie Smith and Mr. Mike Hodge regarding a By-law with respect to Parking and Storage of Recreational Vehicles in Residential Zones be received; Town of Newmarket I Committee of the Whole Minutes – Monday, September 28, 2015 5 of AND THAT the correspondence Mr. David Nelson in objection to amendments to the by-law with respect to Parking and Storage of Recreational Vehicles in residential zones be received.
Moved by Councillor Hempen, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services Report 2015-39 dated September 17, 2015 regarding parking and storage of recreational vehicles in residential zones be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT Council authorize a Zoning By-law Amendment to amend the zoning provisions for the parking and storing of recreational vehicles on a driveway from 72 hours per month to 8 calendar days per month as outlined in the attached draft by-law; ii) AND THAT the By-law be amended to include an appropriate setback and remove reference to a maximum Recreational Vehicle size; iii) AND THAT staff bring forward the by-law to the next Council meeting; iv) AND THAT Laurie Smith of 371 Burford Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 6P9 be notified by the Clerk of this action; v) AND THAT Laura and Mike Kyte of 367 Burford Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 6P9 be notified by the Clerk of this action.
Moved by Councillor Sponga
Carried
a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Commission Report 2015-53 dated September 8, 2015 regarding the Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT Council endorse the proposed cycling infrastructure project as identified in the attached Schedule 'A' - Newmarket East-West Bikeway Map to enable staff to continue with an application for partial funding of the project through the Ontario Municipal Cycling Infrastructure Program (OMCIP); ii) AND THAT Council preapprove the allocation of $325,000 from the development charges capital fund over the 2016 and 2017 budgets.
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Hempen
Carried
THAT the deputation by Mr. Athol Hart regarding Town Crier Services be received.
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Hempen
Carried
a) THAT the correspondence received June 25, 2015 from Mr. Athol Hart regarding Town Crier representation be received: b) AND THAT staff work with the Ontario Guild of Town Criers to identify an appropriate process for Town Crier selection and report back within 30 days.
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2015- 47 dated August 6, 2015 regarding Patti McCulloch Way - Parking Restrictions be received and the following recommendation be adopted: Town of Newmarket I Committee of the Whole Minutes – Monday, September 28, 2015 9 of i) THAT Council implement no parking restrictions on the west side of Patti McCulloch Way from the property line between 88 Patti McCulloch Way and 90 Patti McCulloch Way northward to Woodspring Avenue; ii) AND THAT Schedule ‘X’ of By-law 1993-62 be amended accordingly.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
THAT Corporate Services Commission Report - Legislative Services 2015-11 dated September 3, 2015 regarding 'Housekeeping Matters: Regular Meeting Schedule, Procedure By-law and Municipal Flag Policy' be
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Deferred
THAT staff be directed to report back within 120 days on the potential of demolishing the Old Fire Hall at 140 Main Street South with the intent to repurpose it as a parking lot that would be in keeping with the downtown area and that the report include any other options for parking enhancements in the downtown core.
Moved by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
a) THAT Community Services - Recreation and Culture Report 2015-28 dated September 16, 2015 regarding Hollingsworth Arena Replacement Follow-Up be
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Deferred
a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report Public Works Services - PWS 2015-55 dated September 18, 2015 regarding Snow Storage Alternative Update be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT staff continue to work with the private land owners and York Region to finalize arrangements for snow storage for the 2015/2016 winter season; Town of Newmarket I Committee of the Whole Minutes – Monday, September 28, 2015 11 of ii) AND THAT staff include any estimated additional cost for alternative snow storage in the 2016 draft budget proposal, if required; iii) AND THAT staff be authorized to execute required agreements for temporary storage of snow for the 2015/2016 and subsequent winter seasons if required, as described.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
THAT staff be directed to report back within 60 days on options to reinstate on street parking on Woodspring Avenue that is complimentary to the existing bicycle lanes.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services Report 2015-35 and related Council Extract, Public Meeting Notice regarding a Proposed Official Plan, Zoning By-law Amendment and Proposed Draft Plan of Subdivision - 16920 and 16860 Leslie Street, PowerPoint presentation, deputations and all correspondence be received.
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
THAT the meeting adjourn.
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Bisanz