Committee of the Whole - Electronic

That Committee of the Whole suspend the rules of order regarding notice to allow for the consideration of Closed Session item 11.3; and, That the addition to the agenda be approved.

That the report entitled Mulock Property Implementation Budget Update be received; and, That a Capital Spending Authority of $2,800,000 be established for consulting, design services, and construction works to maintain the Mulock House State of Good Repair; and, That a Capital Spending Authority of $500,000 be established for consulting design services associated with the Mulock House Adaptive Re-Use; and, That a Capital Spending Authority in the amount of $200,000 be established for consulting design services associated with Hydro Corridor Parking; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled 2021 Annual Water Quality Summary Report dated March 21, 2022 be received; and, That the Town of Newmarket 2021 Annual Water Quality Summary Report, and its associated attachments, referenced herein be posted online at www.newmarket.ca, and be made available by request at the customer service counter, 395 Mulock Drive, as well as at the Newmarket Operations Centre, 1275 Maple Hill Court; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled Zoning By-law Amendment – 49, 55 & 59 Charles Street & 52 Prospect Street, dated February 28, 2022 be received; and, That the application for Zoning By-law Amendment, as submitted by Matera Developments be approved; and, That Council approve the recommendations for Development Charge deferral as outlined in this report; and, That Matera Developments and Armstrong Planning be notified of this action; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution.

That the report entitled Penn Avenue Traffic Calming Review dated March 21, 2022 be received; and, That Category 1 Traffic Calming plans noted in the report be approved; and, That York Regional Police be contacted to request speed enforcement on Penn Avenue; and, That Town staff monitor the speeds on Penn Avenue to determine the success or additional mitigations required; and, That Staff be authorized and directed to do all things necessary to give effect to this resolution; and, That staff be directed to report back regarding options for an all-way stop at the Penn Avenue and Vincent Street, Hillsview Drive and Denne Boulevard intersections.

That the Information Report entitled Traffic Calming Program Update - 2022 dated ​March 9, 2022 be received.

& Regional Councillor Vegh Whereas Lake Simcoe is one of Ontario’s largest watersheds, home to First Nations since time immemorial, and situated in the growing communities of Simcoe County, York Region, Durham Region, and the cities of Barrie and Orillia; and, Whereas the watershed faces threats due to eutrophication, largely from phosphorus runoff and other contaminants into the lake and its tributaries; and, Whereas the lake is a significant source of drinking water, as well as being integral for local recreation, tourism, agriculture and other key economic drivers; and, Whereas the previous federal government funded a “Lake Simcoe Clean-Up Fund” of $65 million over 10 years between 2007-2017, but that fund has not been renewed; and, Whereas during the 2019 federal election, the Hon. Chrystia Freeland committed $40 million over 5 years towards Lake Simcoe; and, Whereas during the 2021 federal election, the Liberal Party of Canada committed to “Implement a strengthened Freshwater Action Plan, including an historic investment of $1 billion over 10 years. This plan will provide essential funding to protect and restore large lakes and river systems, starting with the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River System, Lake Simcoe…”; and, Whereas the Conservative Party of Canada also committed to re-funding the Lake Simcoe Clean-Up Fund in the 2019 and 2021 general elections with an investment of $30 million over five years; and, Whereas, further to the Minister of the Environment and Climat

That staff be directed to review the Tree Preservation, Protection, Replacement and Enhancement Policy and report back to Council regarding options for developers removing trees without approval from the Town of Newmarket.

That the Committee of the Whole resolve into Closed Session to discuss the following matters: Appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) regarding 43 Lundy's Lane, 592 Watson Avenue, and 40, 36 and 32 Bolton Avenue (Ward 3) - 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. Appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) regarding 55 Eagle St. East (Ward 5) - 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. Future Playground Opportunity - A position, plan, procedure, criteria or instruction to be applied to any negotiation

That the meeting be adjourned at 4:12 PM.

Councillor Vegh Whereas Lake Simcoe is one of Ontario’s largest watersheds, home to First Nations since time immemorial, and situated in the growing communities of Simcoe County, York Region, Durham Region, and the cities of Barrie and Orillia; and, Whereas the watershed faces threats due to eutrophication, largely from phosphorus runoff and other contaminants into the lake and its tributaries; and, Whereas the lake is a significant source of drinking water, as well as being integral for local recreation, tourism, agriculture and other key economic drivers; and, Whereas the previous federal government funded a “Lake Simcoe Clean- Up Fund” of $65 million over 10 years between 2007-2017, but that fund has not been renewed; and, Whereas during the 2019 federal election, the Hon. Chrystia Freeland committed $40 million over 5 years towards Lake Simcoe; and, Whereas during the 2021 federal election, the Liberal Party of Canada committed to “Implement a strengthened Freshwater Action Plan, including an historic investment of $1 billion over 10 years. This plan will provide essential funding to protect and restore large lakes and river systems, starting with the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River System, Lake Simcoe…”; and, Whereas the Conservative Party of Canada also committed to re-funding the Lake Simcoe Clean-Up Fund in the 2019 and 2021 general elections with an investment of $30 million over five years; and, Whereas, further to the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change’s