That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2019 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted with the exception of sub-items 9.2.3, 9.2.4, 9.2.9, and 9.2.11. See following sub-items 9.2.3, 9.2.4, 9.2.9, and 9.2.11 for motion and recorded vote.
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Morrison
That the report entitled Construction Vibration issues dated March 18, 2019 be received; and, That staff require vibration impact assessments as part of a complete application for development proposals; and, That Council endorse the proposed notice and complaint process identified in this report; and, That staff investigate options for existing sites where construction activity will cause significant vibrations; 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 Kwapis
2. That items 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7 of the draft Appointment Committee (Closed Session) Minutes of March 1, 2019 be received; and, 3. That the following individuals be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee: Jeffrey Fabian Steve Foglia Linda Jones Faye Longhurst Patricia Monteath Lawrence Raifman Richard Wilson; and, 4. That the following individuals be appointed to the Appeal Committee: Elechia Barry Sproule Andrew Cox Elizabeth Dykstra Kathleen Jackson Fred Stoneman; and, 5. That the following individuals be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment: Seyedmohsen Alavi Elizabeth Lew Peter Mertens Ken Smith Gino Vescio Michelle Starnes (alternate); and, 6. That the following individuals be appointed to the Elman W. Campbell Museum Board: Ron Atkins Michelle Clayton Wood Kathleen Jackson Ross Caister; and, 7. That the following individuals be appointed to the Property Standards Committee: James Georgeff Mitra Gopaul Rob Green Peter Jablonszky Keith Saunders; and, 8. That the applicants be notified of their appointments; and, 9. That staff be directed and authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Morrison
That the Memorandum regarding a Follow up to Staff report 2019-33 Proposed Regulations for Smoking By-law & Questions for Public Consultation be received.
Moved by Councillor Woodhouse, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
climate change is the biggest environmental threat to our planet and a major concern for all Canadians; and, Whereas at exactly 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2019, major cities around the world will turn off their lights and electrical power for one hour to raise awareness about climate change and to symbolize that, working together, the people of the world can make a difference in the fight against global warming; and, Whereas the event, called “Earth Hour”, began in Sydney, Australia in 2007 as 2.2 million people turned off their lights to take a stand against climate change; and, Whereas since then, it has become an annual, globally-observed event; and, Whereas participating in Earth Hour sends a powerful message to every citizen and business around the world that it’s possible to take action on climate change and that switching off our lights and electrical power is just one simple action we can take to help make a difference; and, Whereas in the last several years, Newmarket has continued to be a leader in this effort, with one of the highest rates of reduction in electricity consumption in the GTA; and, Therefore be it enacted by the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket as follows: That at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2019, the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket will join other cities around the world in literally “turning out the lights” by shutting off all non-essential lighting and power in all of its facilities, where feasible, and
Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Simon
That the Council resolve into Closed Session to discuss the following matters: Appointments to Accessibility Advisory Committee, Appeal Committee, Committee of Adjustment, Elman W. Campbell Museum Board and Property Standards Committee - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, as per Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Simon
Moved by Councillor Simon, seconded by Councillor Morrison
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 7:55 PM.
Moved by Councillor Woodhouse, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
1. That the Council Meeting Minutes of March 4, 2019 be approved. In Favour (9): Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz
Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
1. That the Council Workshop meeting Minutes of March 18, 2019 be received. In Favour (9): Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Woodhouse
Carried
1. That the Committee of the Whole Meeting Minutes of March 18, 2019 be received and the recommendations noted within be adopted with the exception of sub-items 9.2.3, 9.2.4, 9.2.9, and 9.2.11. See following sub-items 9.2.3, 9.2.4, 9.2.9, and 9.2.11 for motion and recorded vote. In Favour (9): Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Morrison
Carried
1. That the recommendations noted within sub-items 9.2.3 and 9.2.4 be adopted. In Favour (9): Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz
Moved by Councillor Woodhouse, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
1. That the report entitled Construction Vibration issues dated March 18, 2019 be received; and, 2. That staff require vibration impact assessments as part of a complete application for development proposals; and, 3. That Council endorse the proposed notice and complaint process identified in this report; and, 4. That staff investigate options for existing sites where construction activity will cause significant vibrations; and, 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. In Favour (9): Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz
Moved by Councillor Bisanz, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
2. That items 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7 of the draft Appointment Committee (Closed Session) Minutes of March 1, 2019 be received; and, 3. That the following individuals be appointed to the Accessibility Advisory Committee: • Jeffrey Fabian • Steve Foglia • Linda Jones • Faye Longhurst • Patricia Monteath • Lawrence Raifman • Richard Wilson; and, 4. That the following individuals be appointed to the Appeal Committee: • Elechia Barry Sproule • Andrew Cox • Elizabeth Dykstra • Kathleen Jackson • Fred Stoneman; and, 5. That the following individuals be appointed to the Committee of Adjustment: • Seyedmohsen Alavi • Elizabeth Lew • Peter Mertens • Ken Smith • Gino Vescio • Michelle Starnes (alternate); and, 6. That the following individuals be appointed to the Elman W. Campbell Museum Board: • Ron Atkins • Michelle Clayton Wood • Kathleen Jackson • Ross Caister; and, 7. That the following individuals be appointed to the Property Standards Committee: • James Georgeff • Mitra Gopaul • Rob Green • Peter Jablonszky • Keith Saunders; and, 8. That the applicants be notified of their appointments; and, 9. That staff be directed and authorized to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution. In Favour (9): Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Morrison
Carried
1. That the Memorandum regarding a Follow up to Staff report 2019-33 Proposed Regulations for Smoking By-law & Questions for Public Consultation be received. In Favour (9): Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz
Moved by Councillor Woodhouse, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
2. That By-laws 2019-16, 2019-17 and 2019-18 be enacted. In Favour (9): Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Morrison
Carried
Whereas climate change is the biggest environmental threat to our planet and a major concern for all Canadians; and, Whereas at exactly 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2019, major cities around the world will turn off their lights and electrical power for one hour to raise awareness about climate change and to symbolize that, working together, the people of the world can make a difference in the fight against global warming; and, Whereas the event, called “Earth Hour”, began in Sydney, Australia in 2007 as 2.2 million people turned off their lights to take a stand against climate change; and, Whereas since then, it has become an annual, globally-observed event; and, Whereas participating in Earth Hour sends a powerful message to every citizen and business around the world that it’s possible to take action on climate change and that switching off our lights and electrical power is just one simple action we can take to help make a difference; and, Whereas in the last several years, Newmarket has continued to be a leader in this effort, with one of the highest rates of reduction in electricity consumption in the GTA; and, Therefore be it enacted by the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket as follows: 1. That at 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2019, the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket will join other cities around the world in literally “turning out the lights” by shutting off all non-essential lighting and power in all of its facilities, where fea
Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Simon
Carried
1. That the Council resolve into Closed Session to discuss the following matters: a. Appointments to Accessibility Advisory Committee, Appeal Committee, Committee of Adjustment, Elman W. Campbell Museum Board and Property Standards Committee - Personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees, as per Section 239 (2) (b) of the Municipal Act, 2001. In Favour (9): Mayor Taylor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor Vegh, Councillor Simon, Councillor Woodhouse, Councillor Twinney, Councillor Morrison, Councillor Kwapis, Councillor Broome, and Councillor Bisanz
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Simon