Committee of the Whole - Electronic

That the addition and correction to the agenda be approved.

That the presentation provided by the Senior Planner - Policy regarding the Draft York Region Official Plan be received.

That the deputation provided by Dave Kempton and Peggy Stevens, Drawdown Newmarket-Aurora regarding the Recommendation Report – Shining Hill Official Plan Amendment be received.

That sub-items 6.1, 6.9, 6.10, 6.11, and 6.12 be adopted on consent. See following sub-items 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, and 6.8 for motions.

York Region has averaged a 50 percent intensification rate since 2016; and, Whereas Newmarket's current intensification rate is approximately 85 percent; and, Whereas a recent report by Hemson Consulting Ltd. for the City of Ottawa found that sprawl costs the municipality more than $460 per capita and intensifications can save the municipality more than $600 per capita, illustrating that sprawl is not sustainable; and, Whereas a 60 percent intensification rate to 2051 in York Region would direct the majority of the Region’s growth to Centres and Corridors and Major Transit Station Areas which is well supported by Regional and Provincial infrastructure; and, Whereas a 60 percent intensification rate to 2051 in York Region would result in the protection of the majority of the "whitebelt" for continued agricultural use; and, Whereas the following groups do not support the Region of York's proposed phased 50 – 55% intensification rate (50% until 2041, 55% from 2041 to 2051) and seek at a minimum a 60 percent rate of intensification: Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition Concerned Citizens of King Township York Region Federation of Agriculture; and, Whereas the Town of Newmarket has declared a climate emergency; and, Therefore be it resolved, That the Council of the Town of Newmarket calls on York Region to target a minimum 55%-60% intensification rate when it revises its Official Plan in 2022.

That the report entitled Draft York Region Official Plan dated January 31, 2022 be received; and, That this report be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of York as Council’s comments on the draft York Region Official Plan; and, That the Council resolution regarding the Town of Newmarket's intensification rate be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of York and all lower tier municipalities; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled Recommendation Report – Shining Hill OPA dated November 15, 2021 be received; and, That Council adopt Official Plan Amendment Number 32, substantially in accordance with Appendix 2 of this report; and, That the land use change request submitted by Shining Hill Estates Collection Inc., for the lands shown on Appendix 1, currently designated as Rural in the Region’s Official Plan, be supported in principle subject to the completion of York Region’s Municipal Comprehensive Review; and, That staff be directed to bring back a further official plan amendment by-law for the lands shown on Appendix 1, currently designated as Rural in the Region’s Official Plan, for Council’s consideration after the Region’s new Official Plan is in force and effect, if it changes the lands on Appendix 1 from Rural to Urban; and, That Karen Whitney, Director, Community Planning and Development Services, York Region, be notified of this action; and, That Paul Bailey of Shining Hill Estates Collection Inc. be notified of this action; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled Art West Avenue and Frederick Curran Lane Intersection All-Way Stop Request dated January 31, 2022 be

That the deputation provided by Sandy Sheridan regarding the Church Street Parking Review - Park Avenue to Botsford Street be received; and, That the report entitled Church Street Parking Review Park Avenue to Botsford Street dated January 31, 2022 be received; and, That parking amendments noted in Appendix B be approved; and, That the standard 2-year moratorium of additional parking reviews be lifted; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the correspondence provided by Rick and Sandy Brown regarding the Church Street Parking Review Park Avenue to Botsford Street be received.

That the report entitled Municipal Capital Facilities and Municipal Agreement – Shining Hill dated January 31, 2022 be received; and, That the Mayor and the Chief Administrative Officer be directed to execute the Municipal Capital Facilities and Municipal Benefits Agreement between the Developer (as defined in the Background Section of this report) and the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket (the “Agreement”) on the substantial terms outlined in this report; and, That, in the event that Council directs the Town to execute the Agreement with the Developer, staff be directed to post a fully executed copy of the Agreement on the Town’s website; and, That Staff be directed to report back on a by-law to establish a Green Environmental Fund for the purposes identified in this report and for broader environmental purposes as identified by Council from time to time; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution, including without limitation, registration by the Senior Solicitor or her designate of all land registry documents to give effect to the terms and intent of the Agreement; and, That Council endorse the plan to protect the conveyed land in perpetuity; and, That Council direct staff to report back on options regarding the protection of the conveyed land.

That the report entitled Asset Management Plan – Core Assets dated January 31, 2022 be received; and, That the Corporate Asset Management Plan – Core Assets be endorsed by Council subject to the annual budget review; and, That staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the meeting be adjourned at 3:27 PM.

Whereas York Region has averaged a 50 percent intensification rate since 2016; and, Whereas Newmarket's current intensification rate is approximately 85 percent; and, Whereas a recent report by Hemson Consulting Ltd. for the City of Ottawa found that sprawl costs the municipality more than $460 per capita and intensifications can save the municipality more than $600 per capita, illustrating that sprawl is not sustainable; and, Whereas a 60 percent intensification rate to 2051 in York Region would direct the majority of the Region’s growth to Centres and Corridors and Major Transit Station Areas which is well supported by Regional and Provincial infrastructure; and, Whereas a 60 percent intensification rate to 2051 in York Region would result in the protection of the majority of the "whitebelt" for continued agricultural use; and, Whereas the following groups do not support the Region of York's proposed phased 50 – 55% intensification rate (50% until 2041, 55% from 2041 to 2051) and seek at a minimum a 60 percent rate of intensification:  Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust  Rescue Lake Simcoe Coalition  Concerned Citizens of King Township  York Region Federation of Agriculture; and, Whereas the Town of Newmarket has declared a climate emergency; and, Therefore be it resolved, 1. That the Council of the Town of Newmarket calls on York Region to target a minimum 55%-60% intensification rate when it revises its Official Plan in 2022.