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 (10 motions)
9 carried, 1 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
That the presentation provided by Tracy Walter, President & CEO of the Newmarket Chamber of Commerce, Jenn Brien, Marketing & Communications Coordinator, Smart Commute Central York, and Andrea Stephenson, Program Services, Smart Commute Central York regarding Smart Commute Central York 2020 Year in Review be received.
Moved by Councillor Morrison, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
That the presentation provided by Charles Banfield, Vivian Ho-Tam, and Daniela Mazzaferro from York Region Small Business Enterprise Centre entitled Create, Innovate and Grow Your Small Business in York Region be received.
Moved by Councillor Woodhouse, seconded by Councillor Kwapis
Carried
That sub-items 6.2, 6.4, 6.6, 6.7, 6.8, 6.9, 6.10, and 6.11 be adopted on consent. See following sub-items 6.1, 6.3, and 6.5 for motions.
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Morrison
Carried
& Regional Councillor Vegh That the presentation provided by the Economic Development Officer regarding the 2021-2024 Economic Development Strategy be received; and, That the report entitled Town of Newmarket 2021-2024 Economic Development Strategy dated April 12, 2021 be received; and, That Council endorse the 2021-2024 Economic Development Strategy to guide the activities of the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee (NEDAC) and to support Council’s strategic priorities and initiatives.
Moved by Councillor Woodhouse
Carried
That the report entitled 2020 Preliminary Q4 Operating and Capital Budget report dated April 12, 2021 be received; and, That changes to the 2021 capital spending authority and 2021 capital program be made as detailed in this report; 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 Broome
Carried
That the Helmer Avenue Parking Update report be
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Woodhouse
Deferred
That the correspondence provided by York Region regarding Land Request to Support Acceleration of Affordable Housing be received: and That Council support, in principle, the acceleration of Affordable Housing in York Region either directly or through partnership, of 2 acres of land over the next 5 years for Housing York Inc. or a not-for profit or for profit site dedicated to support affordable housing.
Moved by Councillor Broome, seconded by Councillor Woodhouse
Carried
That the correspondence provided by York Region regarding Parkland Dedication Bylaw Request be received; and, That Council supports the acceleration of Affordable Housing in York Region; and, That staff be directed to prepare a draft amendment to the parkland dedication by-law to exempt Housing York Inc. from being required to pay parkland fees.
Moved by Councillor Kwapis, seconded by Councillor Morrison
Carried
That the meeting be adjourned at 3:03 PM.
Moved by Councillor Woodhouse, seconded by Councillor Broome
Carried
Councillor Vegh 1. That the presentation provided by the Economic Development Officer regarding the 2021-2024 Economic Development Strategy be received; and, 2. That the report entitled Town of Newmarket 2021-2024 Economic Development Strategy dated April 12, 2021 be received; and, 3. That Council endorse the 2021-2024 Economic Development Strategy to guide the activities of the Newmarket Economic Development Advisory Committee (NEDAC) and to support Council’s strategic priorities and initiatives.