The Newmarket Record

Committee of the Whole - Electronic

June 14, 2021

Who was there

Present (9): Christina Bisanz, Kelly Broome, Bob Kwapis, Trevor Morrison, Grace Simon, John Taylor, Jane Twinney, Tom Vegh, Victor Woodhouse

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 presentation provided by Kim Clark and Erin Cerenzia regarding the Engaged Inclusive Communities Summary Report be received.
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
That sub-items 6.1, 6.3, 6.5, 6.6, 6.11, 6.12, 6.13 and 6.14 be adopted on consent. See following sub-items 6.2, 6.4, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9 and 6.10 for motions.
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Woodhouse
Carried
That the report entitled York Region Municipal Comprehensive Review – 2051 Forecast dated June 14, 2021 be received; and, That Council endorse the comments outlined in this report; and, That Staff be directed to forward this report to the Regional Municipality of York for its consideration as part of the Municipal Comprehensive Review; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
That the report entitled 200 Deerfield (Phase 3) Incentives for Affordable Housing and Rental Housing, dated June 14, 2021 be received; and, That Council approve the recommendations for development charge and fee deferral as outlined in this report; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Morrison
Carried
That the report entitled Alex Doner Drive Traffic Review – Sykes Road to Kirby Crescent dated June 14, 2021 be received; and, That Category 1 measures be approved for this section of Alex Doner Drive; and, That this report be sent to York Regional Police to provide enforcement as they deem necessary; and, That the traffic control review, such as all-way stops, be undertaken when traffic volumes have returned to a more normal level after the pandemic; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
That the report entitled Stonehaven Avenue Traffic Review dated June 14, 2021 be received; and, That Category 1 measures be approved; and, That a painted median through the curved section of Stonehaven Avenue, west of Best Circle, approaching the commercial area at Bayview, be implemented; and, That this report be forwarded to York Region Police to provide traffic enforcement, as they deem necessary; and, That the traffic control review, for all-way stops or other stop control, be undertaken when traffic volumes have returned to a more normal level after the pandemic; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Simon, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
& Regional Councillor Vegh That the report entitled Commemorative Pride Bench dated June 14, 2021 be received; and, That the installation of a Pride Rainbow Bench, as attached in the report be approved; and, That Staff work with York Region Pride to finalize installation logistics at the Main Street location ; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
That the report entitled Stormwater Management Ponds dated June 14, 2021 be received; and, That Council directs Staff to continue to not permit individuals to use Stormwater Management Ponds for recreational purposes in the Town of Newmarket; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Woodhouse
Carried
That Council direct staff to investigate the addition of stop signs at the intersection of Frederick Curran Lane and Art West Way, making it an all-way stop intersection, and to report back to Council at the earliest opportunity.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
That Council direct staff to mail a copy of the William Roe Boulevard and Dixon Boulevard Traffic Update information report to residents who had previously requested notice on this matter.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
That Council direct staff to undertake a policy review and policy recommendations related to street facing balconies and other residential private outdoor amenity areas in the Main Street Heritage Conservation District; and, That Council direct staff to defer making a decision on any current heritage applications involving balconies or residential private outdoor amenity areas for pubic occupation/use within this district until the completion of this study.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 3:11 PM.
Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Simon
Carried
Councillor Vegh 1. That the report entitled Commemorative Pride Bench dated June 14, 2021 be received; and, 2. That the installation of a Pride Rainbow Bench, as attached in the report be approved; and, 3. That Staff work with York Region Pride to finalize installation logistics at the Main Street location; and, 4. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis
Carried

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