The Newmarket Record

Committee of the Whole

November 25, 2019

Who was there

Present (8): Christina Bisanz, Kelly Broome, Trevor Morrison, Grace Simon, John Taylor, Jane Twinney, Tom Vegh, Victor Woodhouse

Absent (1): Bob Kwapis

Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.

Declared interests

Councillor Woodhouserelated to Closed Session Item 11.1 Labour Relations - Central York Fire Services Collective Agreement

What was decided (20 motions)

20 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

That the additions to the agenda be approved.
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Morrison
Carried
& Regional Councillor Vegh That sub-items 5.8, 5.9, 5.12, 5.13, 5.14, 5.15, 5.16, 5.17, 5.18, 5.19, 5.20 and 5.21 be adopted on consent. See following sub-items 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.10, and 5.11 for motions.
Moved by Councillor Woodhouse
Carried
That the presentation regarding the Draft 2020 Budget provided by the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer be received; and , That the report entitled Draft 2020 Operating and Capital Budgets dated November 25, 2019 be received; and That the Draft 2020 Operating Budget with expenditures of $134,580,230 be approved, which is comprised of the following components: $65,249,417 for Town purposes $17,286,952 for Central York Fire Services (Newmarket’s share) $3,717,875 for the Newmarket Public Library $1,710,000 for the Mulock Farm levy $30,000 for the Newmarket Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA) $20,379,125 for the Water Rate Group $21,321,864 for the Wastewater Rate Group $2,141,135 for the Stormwater Rate Group $2,743,862 for the Building Permit Rate Group; and, That a Capital Spending Authority of $50,620,079 be established, being $37,810,575 for 2020 and $12,809,504 for 2021; and That the draft 2020 Operating and Capital Budgets be forwarded to the Council meeting of December 2, 2019 for final approval; and That Council authorize the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer to: Make any necessary adjustments within the total approved budget to reflect organizational changes and any other reallocation of costs. Accept and adjust the budget for new provincial and/or federal funding provided there is no tax levy impact; and, That Council approve a $20,000 request from Neighbourhood Network for sponsorship of a collaborative approach to diversity to be included as an op
Moved by Councillor Woodhouse, seconded by Councillor Morrison
Carried
That the report entitled Recreation & Culture – Rates & Fees, 2020 dated Nov 25, 2019 be received; and, That the Schedules “A(1) to A(16)” marked as the Town of Newmarket Recreation & Culture Services Fees and Charges Schedules be approved by Bylaw; and, That the Recommending A Strategy (RAS) surcharge that is currently applied as an additional charge to all facility permits and program registrations be amended as set forth in Schedules “A(1) to A(16); and, That the fee adjustments for 2020 come into full force and affect as of January 1, 2020, save and except for program fees where the program began prior to March 1st, 2020; and, That fee increases for above noted program take affect as of March 1st, 2020; 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 Twinney
Carried
That the report entitled 2020 Water and Wastewater Rates dated November 25, 2019 be received; and, That the attached Schedule “A” being the Town of Newmarket Water and Wastewater Rates be approved and adopted by by-law; and, That the Water and Wastewater Rates adjustments come into full force and effect as of January 1, 2020.
Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
& Regional Councillor Vegh That the report entitled 2020 Stormwater Rates dated November 25, 2019 be received; and, That the attached Schedule “A” being the Town of Newmarket 2020 Stormwater Rates be approved and adopted by by-law; and, That the 2020 Stormwater Rates come into full force and effect as of January 1, 2020.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
That the report entitled 2020 User Fees and Charges – Planning Act Fees dated November 25, 2019 be received; and, That the attached Schedule “A” being the Town of Newmarket 2020 Planning Application Fees Schedule be approved and adopted by by-law; and, That the fee adjustments come into full force and effect as of January 1, 2020.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
That the report entitled 2020 Building Permit Fees dated November 25, 2019 be received; and, That the attached Schedule “A” being the Town of Newmarket 2020 Building Permit Fee Schedule be approved and adopted by by-law; and, That the fee adjustments come into full force and effect as of January 20, 2020.
Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Simon
Carried
That the report entitled Bill 108 – Planning Review Process Changes dated November 25, 2019 be received; and, That Council endorse the recommended process changes; 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 Morrison
Carried
That the Committee of the Whole resolve into Closed Session to discuss the following matters: Labour Relations - Central York Fire Services Collective Agreement - Labour relations or employee negotiations as per Section 239 (2) (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001 Old Fire Hall - 140 Main Street - request for Proposals for Adaptive Re-use - A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board as per Section 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001. Stickwood Walker Farmhouse Renovation - A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization as per Section 239 (2) (i) of the Municipal Act, 2001. Proposed Settlement regarding Sabrina’s Restaurant Litigation - Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board as per Section 239 (2) (e) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by Councillor Simon, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
That the presentation regarding 665-695 Stonehaven Avenue provided by Brad Rogers be received.
Moved by Councillor Simon, seconded by Councillor Woodhouse
Carried
That the presenters be provided an additional 10 minutes to deliver their presentation.
Moved by Councillor Woodhouse, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
That the presentation regarding Glenway High Density Block 164 - 165 provided by Joanne Barnett, Richard Zelinka, and Peter Slama be received; and, That the deputations provided by Roland Garfit, Maged Youssef, Daniel Williams and Kai Deuitch regarding Glenway High Density Block 164 - 165 be received.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Simon
Carried
& Regional Councillor Vegh That the meeting be adjourned at 8:14 PM.
Moved by Councillor Woodhouse
Carried
Councillor Vegh 1. That sub-items 5.8, 5.9, 5.12, 5.13, 5.14, 5.15, 5.16, 5.17, 5.18, 5.19, 5.20 and 5.21 be adopted on consent. See following sub-items 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4, 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.10, and 5.11 for motions.
Moved by Councillor Woodhouse
Carried
1. That the presentation regarding the Draft 2020 Budget provided by the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer be received; and, 2. That the report entitled Draft 2020 Operating and Capital Budgets dated November 25, 2019 be received; and 3. That the Draft 2020 Operating Budget with expenditures of $134,580,230 be approved, which is comprised of the following components: 1. $65,249,417 for Town purposes 2. $17,286,952 for Central York Fire Services (Newmarket’s share) 3. $3,717,875 for the Newmarket Public Library 4. $1,710,000 for the Mulock Farm levy 5. $30,000 for the Newmarket Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA) 6. $20,379,125 for the Water Rate Group 7. $21,321,864 for the Wastewater Rate Group 8. $2,141,135 for the Stormwater Rate Group 9. $2,743,862 for the Building Permit Rate Group; and, 4. That a Capital Spending Authority of $50,620,079 be established, being $37,810,575 for 2020 and $12,809,504 for 2021; and 5. That the draft 2020 Operating and Capital Budgets be forwarded to the Council meeting of December 2, 2019 for final approval; and 6. That Council authorize the Director of Financial Services/Treasurer to: 1. Make any necessary adjustments within the total approved budget to reflect organizational changes and any other reallocation of costs. 2. Accept and adjust the budget for new provincial and/or federal funding provided there is no tax levy impact; and, 7. That Council approve a $20,000 request from Neighbourhood Network for sponsorship of a collab
Moved by Councillor Woodhouse, seconded by Councillor Morrison
Carried
Councillor Vegh 1. That the report entitled 2020 Stormwater Rates dated November 25, 2019 be received; and, 2. That the attached Schedule “A” being the Town of Newmarket 2020 Stormwater Rates be approved and adopted by by-law; and, 3. That the 2020 Stormwater Rates come into full force and effect as of January 1, 2020.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
1. That the Committee of the Whole resolve into Closed Session to discuss the following matters: a. Labour Relations - Central York Fire Services Collective Agreement - Labour relations or employee negotiations as per Section 239 (2) (d) of the Municipal Act, 2001 b. Old Fire Hall - 140 Main Street - request for Proposals for Adaptive Re- use - A proposed or pending acquisition or disposition of land by the municipality or local board as per Section 239 (2) (c) of the Municipal Act, 2001. c. Stickwood Walker Farmhouse Renovation - A trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization as per Section 239 (2) (i) of the Municipal Act, 2001. d. Proposed Settlement regarding Sabrina’s Restaurant Litigation - Litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board as per Section 239 (2) (e) of the MunicipalAct, 2001.
Moved by Councillor Simon, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried
1. That the presentation regrading Glenway High Density Block 164 - 165 provided by Joanne Barnett, Richard Zelinka, and Peter Slama be received; and, 2. That the deputations provided by Roland Garfit, Maged Youssef, Daniel Williams and Kai Deuitch regarding Glenway High Density Block 164 - 165 be received.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Simon
Carried
Councillor Vegh 1. That the meeting be adjourned at 8:14 PM.
Moved by Councillor Woodhouse
Carried

The town’s own record

Read the minutes this page was read from →

Where this page and that document disagree, the document is right and this record is wrong. Say so and it will be corrected.