The Newmarket Record

Special Committee of the Whole

August 10, 2015

Who was there

Present (4): Christina Bisanz, John Taylor, Jane Twinney, Tom Vegh

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 Broome-Plumleyin Item 8 of the Special Committee of the Whole Agenda of August 10, 2015 (Item 8 of the Special Committee of the Whole Minutes of August 10, 2015) as she is a volunteer for Habitat for Humanity and would not take part in the discussion or voting of the foregoing matter

What was decided (9 motions)

8 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.

THAT the PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Val Shuttleworth, Chief Planner, Planning and Economic Development, Long Range Planning, Regional Municipality of York regarding the Regional Draft Growth Scenarios and Land Budget Presentation be received.
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
THAT the following items be adopted on consent: 2. Correspondence dated July 11, 2015 from Ms. Ana Nair, Founder/President ABSG requesting that October 16, 2015 be recognized as Blue Shirt Day - Stop Bullying Day in the Town of Newmarket. a) THAT the correspondence dated July 11, 2015 from Ms. Ana Nair requesting that October 16, 2015 be recognized as Blue Shirt Day - Stop Bullying Day in the Town of Newmarket be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim Friday, October 16, 2015 as 'Blue Shirt Day - Stop Bullying Day' in the Town of Newmarket; ii) AND THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and on the Town's website www.newmarket.ca 3. Correspondence dated July 23, 2015 from Mr. Creag Munroe, Marketing Coordinator, Prostate Cancer Canada requesting proclamation of September, 2015 as Prostate Awareness Month. a) THAT the correspondence dated July 23, 2015 from Mr. Creag Munroe, Marketing Coordinator, Prostate Cancer Canada be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the Town of Newmarket proclaim September, 2015 as 'Prostate Awareness Month'; ii) AND THAT the proclamation be advertised in the Town Page advertisement and on the Town's website www.newmarket.ca 4. Correspondence dated June 18, 2015 from Minister Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Energy regarding local energy planning update. a) THAT the correspondence dated June 18, 2015 from Minister Bob Chiarelli, Minister of Energy re
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Referred
and Regional Councillor Taylor a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services - Planning and Building Services - Planning Report 2015-32 dated August 6, 2015 regarding a request to defer development fees and charges be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the request from Habitat for Humanity for a deferral agreement for development fees be denied; ii) AND THAT the request from Habitat for Humanity for Building Permit fees to be waived be denied; iii) AND THAT the development of a single detached dwelling at 302 Andrew Street by Habitat for Humanity be exempt from Development Charges; iv) AND THAT Mr. Richard Solomon, Regional Vice-President, Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Office, York Region Office, 449 Eagle Street, Newmarket, ON L3Y 1K7 be notified of this action.
Moved by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
and Regional Councillor Taylor a) THAT Joint Community Services - Recreation and Culture and Corporate Services - Financial Services Report 2015-24 dated August 6, 2015 regarding 2016 User Fees and Charges - Recreation and Culture be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the attached Schedules "A(1)" to "A (20)" marked as the Town of Newmarket Recreation and Culture Services Fees and Charges Schedules, be approved and adopted by By-law at Council's September 14, 2015 meeting to accommodate notice requirements; ii) AND THAT the fee adjustments come into full force and effect as of January 1, 2016.
Moved by Councillor Kerwin
Carried
and Regional Councillor Taylor a) THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report – Public Works Services 2015-43 dated July 31, 2015 regarding Snow Storage Alternative Update be received and the following recommendations be adopted: i) THAT the Town request the Regional Municipality of York to advance the timing of a permanent snow storage site located on Harry Walker Parkway for the 2015/2016 winter season; ii) AND THAT staff report back on various potential alternate sites, solutions and costs no later than September 30, 2015.
Moved by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
THAT the Special Committee of the Whole resolve into a Closed Session for the purpose of discussing advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications for that purpose; as per Section 239 (2) (f) of the Municipal Act, 2001 – Corporate Services (Legal Services) (Closed Session) Report 2015-04 – Outdoor Public Artwork.
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
THAT the deputations related to Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2015-16 - Parking and storage of recreational vehicles in residential zones be received.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Hempen
Carried
THAT Development and Infrastructure Services Report - Planning and Building Services 2015-16 and related Council extract - Parking and storage of recreational vehicles in residential zones be received.
Moved by Councillor Twinney, seconded by Councillor Hempen
Carried
THAT the meeting adjourn. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:39 p.m.
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Twinney
Carried

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