Committee of the Whole - Electronic

That the additions to the agenda be approved.

That the presentation provided by Kaitlin McKay, Senior Planner - Development and Adrian Cammaert, Manager, Planning and Building Services regarding the Town Initiated Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law Amendment - 230 Davis Drive be received.

That items 7.4 to 7.8 be adopted on consent. See items 7.1 to 7.3 for motion.

That the Correspondence - Michele Surdo regarding Zoning By-law Amendment 231 Old Main Street, Pentacore Development be received.

That the report entitled Newmarket Contribution to Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database dated February 3, 2025 be received; and, That the woodlot parcel in the northwest quadrant (north of Environmental Park) be approved for review and analysis as part of the Municipal Protected Areas Project (MPAP) for eligibility determination and inclusion to the Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database (CPCAD); and, That the Commissioner of Community Services be authorized to execute any agreements or documents that are necessary to give effect to this resolution including, without limitation, any agreement or documents related approvals and registration of said lands in CPCAD; and, That Staff be directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution; and, That staff report back to Council on the outcome and findings of the project.

That the report entitled Non-Competitive Acquisition to Farley Manufacturing Inc. for Pickleball Bubble Supply, Delivery and Installation dated February 3, 2025 be received; and, That a non-competitive contract with Farley Manufacturing Inc. for the supply, delivery and installation of a bubble for the Pickleball Facility in the approximate amount of up to $2,000,000.00 plus applicable taxes be approved; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; and, Whereas the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; and, Whereas the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; and, Whereas the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; and, Whereas redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; and, Whereas a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved: That Newmarket Town Council formally requests the Provincial Government to consider redistributing a portion of the Land Transfer Tax col

That the Committee of the Whole resolve into Closed Session to discuss the following matter: Contract Negotiations - a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations

That the meeting be adjourned at 2:48 PM.

1. That the deputation provided by David Myers regarding Zoning By- law Amendment - 231 Old Main Street, Pentacore Development.

1. That the deputation provided by John Hall regarding Zoning By-law Amendment - 231 Old Main Street, Pentacore Development.

1. That the deputation provided by Gordan Van Spall regarding Zoning By-law Amendment - 231 Old Main Street, Pentacore Development be received.

1. That the deputation provided by Sonya Reiter regarding Zoning By- law Amendment - 231 Old Main Street, Pentacore Development be received.

1. That the deputation provided by Craig Bates regarding item 7.3 - Non-competitive acquisition to Farley Manufacturing Inc. for Pickleball Bubble, Supply, Delivery and Installation be received.

1. That the report entitled Zoning By-law Amendment – 231 Old Main Street, Pentacore Development dated February 3, 2025 be received; and, 2. That the application for Zoning By-law Amendment, be approved subject to a two (2) storey limit throughout and an 8.5 metre limit on the structure fronting Old Main Street; and, 3. That staff be directed to bring forward the By-law, including the necessary Holding provisions, to Council for approval; and, 4. That David McKay from MHBC Planning, be notified of this action; and, 5. That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

Whereas municipalities face growing infrastructure needs, including roads, bridges, public transit, water systems, and other critical services, which are essential to community well-being and economic development; and, Whereas the current sources of municipal revenue, including property taxes and user fees, are insufficient to meet these increasing demands for infrastructure investment; and, Whereas the Province of Ontario currently collects the Land Transfer Tax (LTT) on property transactions in municipalities across the province, generating significant revenue that is not directly shared with municipalities; and, Whereas the Federal Government collects the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on property transactions, a portion of which could be directed to municipalities to address local infrastructure needs; and, Whereas redistributing a portion of the Provincial Land Transfer Tax and GST to municipalities would provide a predictable and sustainable source of funding for local infrastructure projects without creating a new tax burden on residents or homebuyers; and, Whereas a redistribution of a portion of the existing Land Transfer Tax and GST would allow municipalities to better plan and invest in long-term infrastructure initiatives, supporting local economic growth and improving the quality of life for residents Now Therefore Be It Hereby Resolved: 1. That Newmarket Town Council formally requests the Provincial Government to consider redistributing a portion of the Land Trans

1. That the Committee of the Whole resolve into Closed Session to discuss the following matter: a. Contract Negotiations - a position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiations