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Committee of the Whole - Electronic

February 26, 2024

Who was there

Present (8): Christina Bisanz, Kelly Broome, Bob Kwapis, Trevor Morrison, Grace Simon, John Taylor, Jane Twinney, Victor Woodhouse

Absent (1): Tom Vegh

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 (13 motions)

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

That the additions to the agenda be approved.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
That the deputation and petition provided by Craig Bates regarding Pickleball Follow Up Report be received.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
That the deputation provided by George Comsa regarding Pickleball Follow Up Report be received.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
That the deputation provided by Susan Mathews regarding Pickleball Follow Up Report be received.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
That sub-items 7.2, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8 and 7.9 be adopted on consent. See the following sub-items for motion: 7.1, 7.3. 7.4 and 7.5.
Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
That the report entitled “Pickleball Follow Up Report” dated February 26, 2024 be received; and, That the designated full sized soccer field located in the southern section of George Richardson Park be approved as the site of a new pickleball facility; and, That this new pickleball facility be constructed to include a modest clubhouse and capacity for bubbling be approved; and, That Staff find a replacement full sized soccer field elsewhere in the community through a programming partnership with the school board(s) to maintain the current programmable inventory; and, That correspondences from Mark Collis and George Comsa regarding Pickleball Follow Up Report be received; 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 Bolton Avenue Parking Review dated February 26, 2024 be received; and, That no changes to the parking restrictions on the north end of Bolton Avenue be implemented at this time; and, That the north end of Bolton Avenue parking restrictions not be reconsidered for a two-year period, as per the Town’s policy; 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 Simon
Carried
That the report entitled Eden Court Parking Review dated February 26, 2024 be received; and, That no changes to the parking restrictions on Eden Court be endorsed at this time; and, That Eden Court parking restrictions shall not be reconsidered for 2 years; 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 Simon
Carried
That the report entitled Watson Avenue Parking Review, dated February 26, 2024, be received; and That the parking amendments noted in Appendix B be approved; and That a new “No Stopping at Anytime” sign be installed north of Watson Avenue, near Lundy’s Lane; 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 Simon
Carried
That Newmarket Council request York Region Council to approve the installation of a sidewalk as soon as possible on the east side of Bayview Avenue from the intersection of Brooker Ridge in Newmarket southwards to the signalized driveway serving the commercial development at St. John’s Sideroad and Bayview Avenue in Aurora.
Moved by Councillor Simon, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
That Staff be directed to conduct a traffic study on the west side of Crossland Gate from Alex Doner Drive to Davis Drive.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
That the Town of Newmarket request the Regional Municipality of York to bring information forward regarding traffic infiltration and mitigation regarding the Yonge Street project between Davis Drive and Green Lane; and, That York Region develop an implementation plan working with the Town of Newmarket throughout the project.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 2:19 PM.
Moved by Councillor Woodhouse, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried

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