Committee of the Whole

THAT the addendum items be included on the agenda.

THAT the deputation by Mr. Naccarato regarding construction timing associated with the proposed Rita's Avenue/Yonge Street Walkway be received and

THAT the deputation by Ms. Lauren Capilongo, Malone Given Parsons Ltd. regarding the scheduling associated with a statutory public meeting and site plan review process with respect to an Application for Official Plan and Zoning By-law Amendment for the properties known as 429/445 Harry Walker Parkway South be received.

THAT the deputation and photograph slide show by Mr. Glenn Wilson and Ms. Anne Martin, Chair and Co-Chair of Main Street District Business Improvement Area Board of Management regarding 'BIA Year in Review' be received.

THAT the PowerPoint Presentation by the Director of Legislative Services/Town Clerk regarding Joint Office of the CAO and Corporate Services - Legislative Services Report 2016-02 dated January 28, 2016 with respect to Appointment of Municipal Ombudsman be received.

a) THAT Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2016-02 dated January 28, 2016 regarding 'Appointment of Municipal Ombudsman' be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT Council appoint ADR Chambers, Inc. as municipal ombudsman for the Town of Newmarket and applicable local boards and Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Limited for the period of March 1, 2016 through December 31, 2020; ii) AND THAT a by-law be brought forward to Council appointing ADR Chambers, Inc. as municipal ombudsman for the Town of Newmarket and applicable local boards and Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Limited for the period of March 1, 2016 through December 31, 2020 in accordance with Section 223.13 (1) of the Municipal Act, 2001; iii) AND THAT the Mayor and Clerk be authorized to execute an agreement with ADR Chambers Incorporated to provide Ombudsman Services on a fee for service basis for the period March 1, 2016 to December 31, 2021; iv) AND THAT staff provide an information update report after a 6 month period once the agreement has been executed; v) AND THAT the Clerk provide Ms. Barbara Finlay, Acting Provincial Ombudsman and Mr. Paul Ferguson, President, Newmarket-Tay Power Distribution Limited the York Region municipalities with a copy of Council's resolution on this matter for their information.

THAT the PowerPoint Presentation by the Deputy Clerk regarding Corporate Services Report - Legislative Services 2016-05 dated February 11, 2016 with respect to the Code of Conduct for Members of Council be received.

THAT the deputation by Mr. John Heckbert regarding the Code of Conduct be received.

a) THAT the correspondence dated February 2, 2016 from Mr. Stephen M.A. Huycke, Town Clerk, Town of Aurora regarding Council Resolution of January 26, 2016 - Motion - Ontario Municipal Board Jurisdiction be received.

& Regional Councillor Taylor THAT staff report back on the feasibility and suitable location for the installation of a community welcome entrance sign at the intersection of Longford Drive and Davis Drive; AND THAT staff also provide a suitable design for the welcome sign. The cost of the sign will be covered by private fundraising.

THAT the meeting adjourn.