The Newmarket Record

Council

April 20, 2015

Who was there

Present (4): Christina Bisanz, 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 (22 motions)

18 carried, 4 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the items listed on the agenda as addendum items be included. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
THAT the Council Minutes of March 30, 2015 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
THAT the Special Council Minutes of March 30, 2015 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
THAT the Special Council (Closed Session) Minutes of March 30, 2015 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
a) THAT the correspondence from Ms. Ashley Martin, Program Manager, Girls Incorporated of York Region be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim May 4 to 8, 2015 as 'Girls Rights Week'; ii) AND THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and on the Town's website www.newmarket.ca In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Hempen, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
THAT the Special Committee of the Whole Minutes of March 30, 2015 be approved and the following recommendations be adopted: 7. THAT staff provide a report within six months related to internet voting. 8. THAT the purchase of the property known as Clock Tower and restructuring of Council be removed as priority items for this term of Council. 9. THAT the Partners for Climate Protection Plan and related greenhouse gas strategies be
Moved by Regional Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Referred
THAT the Committee of the Whole Minutes of April 13, 2015 be approved and the following recommendations be adopted: 16. THAT the presentation by Mr. Glenn Lang, Project Manager - N6 Shared Services regarding an Overview of the N6 Shared Services Study be received. 17. THAT the presentation by Ms. Mary-Frances Turner, President, York Region Rapid Transit Corporation regarding vivaNext impacts be received. 18. THAT the deputation by Mr. John Heckbert regarding vivaNext - Davis Drive and Yonge Street Update be received. 19. THAT the deputation by Ms. Bessie Vlasis regarding Bully Free Community Alliance be received. 20. THAT the request for funding by Bully Free Community Alliance in the amount of $3,500.00 in order to attend the Global Youth Summit be
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Referred
a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report – ES2015-25 dated March 27, 2015 regarding “York Region Municipal Streetscape Partnership Program – Gateway Feature at Bathurst Street/Davis Drive” be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the Engineering Services Department be authorized to continue the application under the Municipal Streetscape Partnership Program offered by York Region for the Davis Drive key intersection streetscape improvements; ii) AND THAT staff be authorized to maintain the works being proposed under the Municipal Streetscape Partnership Program offered by York Region for the construction of the gateway entrance feature sign at the intersection of Bathurst Street and Davis Drive. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Regional Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
a) THAT Central York Fire Services - Joint Council Committee 2014 Fire Department Master Plan Update approval be
Moved by Regional Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Referred
a) THAT Joint Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services and Engineering Services 2015-12 dated April 2, 2015 regarding a Proposed Trail from Yonge Street to Rita's Avenue be received and the following recommendation be adopted: i) THAT Staff bring back a report with the intent of significantly reducing the impact that the trail will have on residents’ properties by lessening the size and right-of-way of the path, preserving existing trees, plantings, privacy fence and low impact lighting. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Broome-Plumley, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
a) THAT Joint CAO/Commissioners and Financial Services Report 2015-22 dated April 7, 2015 regarding Approval of the 2015 Operating and Capital Budgets be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the proposed 2015 Operating Budget with expenditures of $112,926,115 be approved, which is comprised of the following components: a) $61,236,741 for the Town portion, which includes an additional $505,402 for asset replacement funding; b) $30,000 for the Newmarket Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA); c) $3,750,714 for the Library portion; d) $15,116,508 for Central York Fire Services (Newmarket share), and that the budget for the role of Assistant Deputy Chief be approved and that hiring of an Assistant Deputy Chief be
Moved by Regional Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Deferred
THAT the Committee of the Whole (Closed Session) Minutes of April 13, 2015 be approved. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried
a) THAT the Appointment Committee Minutes of April 20, 2015 and the Appointment Committee (Closed Session) Minutes of April 20, 2015 be received; In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
a) THAT the individuals identified in the Appointment Committee (Closed Session) Minutes recommended for appointment to the following boards/committees be considered at the May 11, 2015 Council meeting in open session: Accessibility Advisory Committee, Appeal Committee, Committee of Adjustment, Heritage Newmarket, Newmarket Public Library Board, Property Standards Committee b) AND THAT the applicants be notified prior to the May 11, 2015 Council meeting. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
a) THAT returning appointees be limited to one term of appointment on the same committee (to expire 2018, or until the appointment of successors by the 2018 Council); b) AND THAT new appointees be limited to two consecutive terms of appointments on the same committee (to expire 2022, or until the appointment of successors by the 2022 Council) in accordance with the Committee Public Appointment Policy; c) AND THAT staff review the Committee Public Appointment Policy with respect to term limits and report back to the Appointment Committee mid-term. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
THAT By-laws 2015-14, 2015-15 and 2015-16 be enacted. 2015-14 A By-law to provide an exemption to By-law 2004-94, as amended, being a by-law to prohibit and regulate unusual noises or noises likely to disturb the inhabitants of the Town of Newmarket. (Deliveries during Pan Am Games) 2015-15 A By-law to amend By-law 1993-62, as amended, being a By-law to regulate parking within the Town of Newmarket. 2015-16 A By-law to regulate the temporary closure or occupancy of Highways under the jurisdiction of the municipality. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
THAT By-law 2015-17 be enacted. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Sponga, seconded by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
THAT the meeting adjourn. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Regional Councillor Taylor
Carried
THAT the items listed on the agenda as addendum items be included. Town of Newmarket I Council Minutes – Monday, April 20, 2015 11 of In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
a) THAT the correspondence from Ms. Ashley Martin, Program Manager, Girls Incorporated of York Region be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim May 4 to 8, 2015 as 'Girls Rights Week'; Town of Newmarket I Council Minutes – Monday, April 20, 2015 3 of ii) AND THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and on the Town's website www.newmarket.ca In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Hempen, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
a) THAT Joint Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services and Engineering Services 2015-12 dated April 2, 2015 regarding a Proposed Trail from Yonge Street to Rita's Avenue be received and the following recommendation be adopted: Town of Newmarket I Council Minutes – Monday, April 20, 2015 16 of i) THAT Staff bring back a report with the intent of significantly reducing the impact that the trail will have on residents’ properties by lessening the size and right-of-way of the path, preserving existing trees, plantings, privacy fence and low impact lighting. In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Broome-Plumley, seconded by Councillor Sponga
Carried
a) THAT the Appointment Committee Minutes of April 20, 2015 and the Appointment Committee (Closed Session) Minutes of April 20, 2015 be received; Town of Newmarket I Council Minutes – Monday, April 20, 2015 18 of In Favour: Mayor Van Bynen, Regional Councillor Taylor, Councillor Vegh, Councillor Kerwin, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Sponga, Councillor Broome-Plumley, Councillor Bisanz Opposed: (None) (9 in favour, 0 opposed)
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried

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