The Newmarket Record

Committee of the Whole

February 6, 2017

Who was there

Present (6): Christina Bisanz, Kelly Broome, Bob Kwapis, John Taylor, Jane Twinney, 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 addendum items be included in the agenda.
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
THAT the following items be adopted on consent: 1. Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2017-02 dated January 26, 2017 regarding Mosaik Subdivision Parking. a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2017-02 dated January 26, 2017 regarding Mosaik Subdivision Parking be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT Schedule X (No Parking) of the Parking By-law 1993-62, as amended, be further amended by adding the following: No Parking anytime on the south/east side of McGregor Farm Trail between Davis Drive West and Sykes Road; No Parking anytime on the west side of McGregor Farm Trail between Davis Drive West southerly to a point 35 metres; No Parking anytime on the east side of Sweetwater Crescent (east arm) between McGregor Farm Trail and the north limit of # 621 Sweetwater Crescent; No Parking anytime on the west side of Sweetwater Crescent between McGregor Farm Trail to the north limit of # 633 Sweetwater Crescent; No Parking anytime on the south side of Sweetwater Crescent from the commencement of the side yard of # 606 Sweetwater Crescent to the commencement of the side yard of # 634 Sweetwater Crescent; No Parking anytime on the east side of Yarfield Crescent (east arm) between McGregor Farm Trail to the north limit of # 725 Yarfield Crescent; No Parking anytime on the west side of Yarfield Crescent (west arm) between McGregor Farm Trail northerly to a point 100 metres; Town of Newmar
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
a) THAT the deputation by Ms. Lisa Pena-Sabanel regarding Development and Infrastructure Services Report – Engineering Services 2017-05 regarding Woodspring Avenue – Bonshaw Avenue to Town Limit Bicycle Lanes and On-Street Parking be received.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Engineering Services 2017- 04 dated January 9, 2017 regarding Thoms Crescent – Parking Restrictions be received and the following recommendation be adopted: i) THAT the existing parking restrictions on Thoms Crescent remain as they are.
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report – Planning and Building Services 2017-01 dated January 26, 2017 regarding Urban Centres Parking Standards Zoning By-law Amendment be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT Council adopt By-law # 2017-05 as contained in Attachment 1. An alternate motion was presented and discussion ensued. Town of Newmarket I Committee of the Whole Minutes – Monday, February 6, 2017 6 of Moved by: Deputy Mayor and Regional Councillor Taylor Seconded by: Councillor Twinney a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report – Planning and Building Services 2017-01 dated January 26, 2017 regarding Urban Centres Parking Standards Zoning By-law Amendment be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT Council enact By-law 2017-05 with the following amendments contained within: A minimum parking requirement for two bedroom units of 1.0 per unit plus 0.15 visitor spaces, and a maximum of 1.20 per unit plus 0.15 visitor spaces; AND a minimum parking requirement for 3+ bedroom units of 1.20 per unit plus 0.15 visitor spaces, and a maximum of 1.40 per unit plus 0.15 visitor spaces; AND the minimum and maximum parking rate reductions provided for ‘financially assisted dwelling units’ be reduced to 30%; ii) AND THAT staff re-examine the maximum parking standards in three years from the date of by-law enactment.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
a) THAT Corporate Services Report – (Legal Services) 2017-02 dated January 17, 2017 regarding the Appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board by the Owners of 253 Denise Circle (‘The Lands’) from a Decision of the Committee of Adjustment to deny an application for Minor Variance be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT staff be directed to advise the Ontario Municipal Board that Council supports the Committee of Adjustment’s decision to deny any application for a Minor Variance in connection with the lands; ii) AND THAT the Town will not be appearing as Party at the OMB hearing in this matter. Town of Newmarket I Committee of the Whole Minutes – Monday, February 6, 2017 7 of
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
THAT Council direct staff to review options, best practices and by-laws that are used by towns and cities to prevent and/or manage unsightly vacant storefronts in areas of special interest such as Main Street. This report to be brought back to Council within 120 days.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
a) THAT Joint CAO/Commissioners and Corporate Services – Financial Services Report 2017-06 dated February 2, 2017 regarding the Approval of the 2017 Operating and Capital Budgets be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the proposed 2017 Operating Budget with expenditures of $121,523,919 be approved, which is comprised of the following components: a. $61,406,177 for the Town portion; b. $30,000 for the Newmarket Downtown Business Development Area (BIA) c. $3,974,018 for the Library portion; d. $16,179,191 for Central York Fire Services (Newmarket’s share) e. $35,726,263 for the Water Rate Groups which include an additional $287,842 for asset replacement funding; f. $2,535,415 for the Building Permit Rate Group; g. The creation of a Stormwater Management Rate Group with a budget of $1,672,855; ii) AND THAT the proposed 2017 Capital Budget with expenditure of $32,500,242 be approved; iii) AND THAT $25,000 from reserves be allocated to the Emerald Ash Borer eradication program; iv) AND THAT the Town Wide Flower Program continue to be
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
THAT Committee of the Whole enter into a Closed Session for the purpose of discussing Potential acquisition of land by the municipality as per Section 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001 (Ward 6) and Litigation or Potential litigation as per Section 239 (2) (e) of the Municipal Act, 2001 and/or advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege as per Section 239 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
THAT Mr. Brad Rogers, Groundswell Urban Planners be provided an additional 5 minutes.
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
THAT Mr. Jessen be provided an additional five minutes.
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried
THAT the presentation and deputations with respect to Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2016-45 dated November 28, 2016 and related Council Extract, Public Meeting Notice regarding Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment - 400 Park Avenue (King George School), 405/407 Botsford Street be received.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried
THAT the meeting adjourn.
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried

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