Committee of the Whole

THAT the items listed on the agenda as addendum items be included.

THAT the presentation by Mr. Jim Gragtmans, Chair, Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee regarding the Gigabit Corridor Pilot Project be received.

THAT Community Services Report - Economic Development 2014-20 dated August 11, 2014 regarding the Implementation Strategy for Gigabit Corridor Pilot Project be received and the following recommendations be adopted: a) THAT Council receive the 'Initial Stakeholder Meeting and Economic Development Impact Statement' report prepared by Sandel and Associates (Attachment A); b) AND THAT staff be directed to issue a Request for Proposals (RFP) seeking interested Internet Services providers (ISP's) willing to provide specified service levels and cost structure; c) AND THAT staff provide a further report to Council with the RFP results, including alternate options if necessary, implementation recommendations and budget impact.

THAT Item 2 of the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee Minutes of July 21, 2014 regarding Gigabit Corridor Draft Report be received and the following recommendations be received: i) WHEREAS the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee reaffirms that broadband is a key economic driver; ii) AND WHEREAS the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee endorses the Sandel & Associates report in principle; iii) THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council implement a gigabit corridor pilot project in early 2015.

THAT the deputation by Ms. Melanie Bell and Mr. Paul Harrison regarding the Tom Taylor Crescent Proposed Walkway be received.

THAT the deputation by Mr. George Ivanoff regarding the Tom Taylor Crescent proposed Walkway be received.

THAT any construction plans and future work on the proposed walkway on Tom Taylor Crescent be immediately halted; AND THAT staff explore all options associated with alternate treatments for that area and report back to Committee of the Whole.

THAT the deputation by Ms. Phyllis Brady regarding a petition to have No Parking signs installed on Queen's Crescent be received.

THAT staff review parking issues and explore the possibility of permit parking on streets surrounding the hospital corridor.

THAT the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Minutes of June 3, 2014 be received.

THAT Item 6 of the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Minutes of June 3, 2014 – Designated Maintenance Property and Concerns be received and the following recommendation of the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee be

THAT the correspondence dated July 2, 2014 from Ms. Dora Boylen-Pabst, Vice-President, Philanthropy and Engagement, Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation be received.

THAT Joint Planning and Building Services, Financial Services, and Legislative Services Report 2014-38 dated August 14, 2014 regarding a Development Charges Exemption and a request to waive Building Permit and Sign Permit fees and refund planning application fees be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT staff be provided with confirmation that the Hospice qualifies for the new Development Charges exemptions by By-law 2014-42, once it is in full force and effect; ii) AND THAT Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation be refunded the requested fees to be funded from the Rate Stabilization Fund; iii) AND THAT staff be directed to undertake a review of the impacts of creating a policy to reduce fees for charitable foundations, community organizations, public agencies and other similar uses; iv) AND THAT Dora Boylen-Pabst, Vice President, Philanthropy and Engagement, Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation 102-581 Davis Drive Newmarket, L3Y 2P6 be notified of this action.

a) THAT Corporate Services Report – Legislative Services 2014-17 dated August 13, 2014 regarding Relief from the fees and charges related to signs on Davis Drive be received; i) AND THAT sign permit fees for businesses located on Davis Drive and Yonge Street and streets immediately abutting Davis Drive and Yonge Street impacted by the VivaNext rapid transit expansion project be waived and where applicable, refunded; ii) AND THAT a staff report be brought back outlining a recommended implementation procedure and other considerations.

THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report – ES2014-51 dated August 25, 2014 regarding Kingsmere Avenue/Ataire Road – All-way Stop Review be received and the following recommendations be adopted: a) THAT the matter of Kingsmere Avenue/Ataire Road – All-Way Stop Review be

THAT Joint Procurement Corporate Services - Financial Services and Development and Infrastructure Services - Public Works Services Report 2014-45 dated August 11, 2014 regarding RJT and Magna Solar Photovoltaic FIT Project Updates be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the RFP 2012-27 Solar Photovoltaic FIT contract be extended to include an estimated value of $1,493,321.00 for the Magna Centre (excluding bonding fees, maintenance, LDC connection fees and applicable taxes); ii) AND THAT the Director, Public Works Services and the Manager, Procurement Services be authorized to execute the contract and all agreements and documents necessary to give effect to the Magna Solar project on Council's behalf; iii) AND THAT staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to the foregoing recommendations; iv) AND THAT staff be directed to fund the Magna FIT project through implementation of an internal loan with an amortization period not to exceed ten (10) years, and that this loan be provided for in conjunction with the 2015 budget and align with the investment strategy; v) AND THAT staff be directed to include the revenue surplus as outlined in the Loan Repayment Schedule contained in the Budget Impact section of this report in the 2015 and subsequent years Operating Budgets.

THAT the Committee of the Whole resolve into a Closed Session for the purpose of discussing potential litigation, including a matter before the Ontario Municipal Board related to a Committee of Adjustment decision affecting the municipality and two matters related to proposed acquisitions of land by the municipality, both in Ward 5.

THAT the presentations, deputations and correspondence related to the Application for Zoning By-law Amendment - Green and Rose Developments Inc., 212 Davis Drive be received.

THAT the meeting adjourn.