Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (19 motions)
14 carried, 5 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
1. That the additions to the September 25, 2017 Committee of the Whole agenda be approved.
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
1. That the deputation by Mr. Andrew Parker and Ms. Andrea Gordon regarding the “We Own It” Campaign be received.
Moved by Councillor Vegh, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
Town of Newmarket | Committee of the Whole Minutes | September 25, 2017 | Page 2 of 13 1. That the report entitled “Diversity and Inclusivity Programs” be
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Broome
Deferred
That the following items (3 to 12) be adopted on consent: 3. Newmarket Parkland Dedication By-law 1. That Development and Infrastructure Services/Planning Report 2017-34 dated September 25, 2017 regarding the Town of Newmarket’s Parkland Dedication By-law be received and the following recommendation be adopted: a. That Council adopt the Parkland Dedication By-law, 2017-XX for the Town of Newmarket as contained in Attachment 1. 4. Correspondence from the Centre for the Prevention of Radicalization Leading to Violence (CPRLV) 1. That the correspondence from the Centre for the Prevention of Radicalization Leading to Violence (CPRLV) be
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Hempen
Referred
1. That Development and Infrastructure Services/Planning and Building Services Report 2017-32 dated September 25, 2017 regarding Application for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By-law amendment be received and the following recommendations be adopted: a. That the Application for Official Plan Amendment and Zoning By- law amendment as submitted by 17645 Yonge Street Developments Inc. for lands Municipally known as 17645 Yonge Street be
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Hempen
Referred
1. That Development and Infrastructure Services/Planning and Building Services Report 2017-33 dated September 25, 2017 regarding Application for extension to Draft Plan Approval be received and the following recommendations be adopted: a. That Council approve a ten year extension to the draft approval for Sundial Homes (Davis) Limited (19TN 2013-003) located in the Northwest Quadrant, north side of Davis Drive west of Yonge Street; and, b. That Chris Matson, Matson, McConnell Ltd., 2430A Bloor Street West, Toronto, Ontario M6S 1P9 be notified of this action.
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Bisanz
Carried
An alternate motion was presented below, and is noted in bold font. 1. That Development and Infrastructure Services/Planning & Building Services Report 2017-29 dated September 25, 2017 regarding the Proposed Natural Heritage System for the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, Summary of Criteria and Methods, be received; and, 2. That Council endorse the Region’s submission to the province in response to Environmental Registry Posting Numbers 013-0968 regarding Draft Provincial guidance on Natural Heritage Systems and Agricultural System mapping, including the following key comments: a. The Province is commended for their flexible approach to finalizing the agricultural system through the municipal comprehensive review process; b. Proposed natural Heritage mapping should remind draft until finalized through municipal comprehensive reviews; Town of Newmarket | Committee of the Whole Minutes | September 25, 2017 | Page 6 of 13 c. All existing settlement designations are accurately mapped and protected through municipal comprehensive reviews; d. Local municipalities should have the opportunity to complete environmental studies before the Natural Heritage mapping is finalized; and, 3. That this recommendation be forwarded to the Regional Municipality of York and the Province of Ontario; and, 4. That staff schedule a Council Workshop or Special Committee of the Whole to achieve a current Council position on issues related to Oak Ridges Moraine designations and Natural Heri
Moved by Deputy Mayor and Regional Councillor Taylor, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried
1. That Corporate Services – Legislative Services report 2017-15 dated September 25, 2017 entitled “Notice Policy and Community Engagement Policy” be received; and, 2. That the Notice Policy attached as Appendix A and the Community Engagement Policy attached as Appendix B be adopted; and, 3. That By-law 2002-168 be repealed.
Moved by Councillor Twinney
Carried
Town of Newmarket | Committee of the Whole Minutes | September 25, 2017 | Page 7 of 13 1. That Development and Infrastructure Services Report – ES 2017-29 dated August 10, 2017, regarding “Town-wide Traffic Mitigation Strategy 2017” be received and the following recommendations be adopted: a. That Appendix A be received and
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Referred
An alternate motion was presented below, and is noted in bold font. 1. That the petition to re-start grass clipping disposal service in Newmarket be
Moved by Councillor Hempen, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Referred
1. That the Heritage Newmarket Advisory Committee Meeting Minutes of July 11, 2017 be received.
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Hempen
Carried
1. That item 1 of the outstanding matters list regarding “Welcome Entrance Sign” be removed.
Moved by Councillor Hempen, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
2. That the list of outstanding matters be received.
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
1. That Corporate Services – Legislative Services Report 2017-16 dated September 14, 2017 entitled “Vacant Buildings/Storefronts” be received; and, 2. That staff be directed to report back on Option 2, a Window Wrap program.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried
1. That staff review proposed modifications to the east-west bike lane and report back in the Spring of 2018.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Vegh
Carried
1. That staff be directed to schedule a meeting for the Mayor, Deputy Mayor & Regional Councillor, Councillor Hempen, Councillor Broome and the property owner to discuss the potential signage on Longford Drive; and, 2. That staff provide an alternative signage and seating area option that would be as cost effective as possible.
Moved by Councillor Hempen, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
That Committee of the Whole resolve into a Closed Session to discuss the following matter: (1) Advice that is subject to 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 related to Item 20 – Corporate Services (Legal Services) Closed Session Report 2017-17 regarding a property in Ward 7.
Moved by Councillor Twinney
Carried
Mr. Mark Zakalowski, Stratus provided an overview of the project including the team members, subject property, secondary plan height and density, zoning permission, proposed zoning by-law amendment, floodplain constraints, sustainability features, landscape plan, current commenting agencies, and the next steps. 1. That the presentation by Mark Zakalowski, Stratus Centre related to the Application for Zoning By-law Amendment (514 Davis Drive) be received; and, 2. That the correspondence related to the Application for Zoning By-law Amendment (514 Davis Drive) be received. Town of Newmarket | Committee of the Whole Minutes | September 25, 2017 | Page 12 of 13
Moved by Councillor Twinney
Carried
1. That the Committee of the Whole meeting adjourn at 7:17 PM.
Moved by Councillor Kerwin, seconded by Councillor Vegh